“On the surface, Smiling Friends is a chaotic, absurdist cartoon about two tiny employees helping people smile. But underneath the neon colors and screaming memes lies some of the most unexpectedly deep character writing on TV.”
, a man so depressed he contemplates suicide after losing his dog, or smiling friends characters
Glep is the show's wild card. He speaks almost entirely in a rapid-fire, gibberish language (often sounding like sped-up Simlish) that only other characters seem to understand. “On the surface, Smiling Friends is a chaotic,
Pim is small, pink, and rubbery. He has a distinct, jagged tuft of hair (which is removable, as seen in the pilot), large expressive eyes, and a mouth that often exposes his teeth even when closed. His design is intentionally "cute" but slightly off-putting, resembling a stress toy. Pim is small, pink, and rubbery
: The cynical "average joe" who serves as the audience surrogate. Charlie is laid-back and pessimistic, often reacting to the world's insanity with a weary shrug rather than Pim's wide-eyed shock. Supporting Cast and Professional Chaos