I'd say King of the Hill, but that would be cheating, but my appreciation for what it does started when it was having reruns on Adult Swim. It's a lot better than the partisan "shows" coming out to "own *intentionally blank* side". Smiling Friends is just a breath of fresh air right now when shows seem to be getting bleaker and more decisive.
Honestly, I consider Smiling Friends anything but edgy. Not that the show doesn’t have any edgy or dark jokes and moments, but when you compare the show to other outings like Big Mouth or Family Guy or even Harley Quinn, it’s fairly tame and subdued.
What makes Smiling Friends work for me is its balance: the silly and the serious, the absurd and the grounded, the happy and the depressing. I feel like all these components are thoughtfully balanced out to create something well rounded, a vibe that’s not blindly optimistic yet not nihilistic. It very much is a ‘the world sucks but there is still joy to be found’ situation that I find comforting. The cute cartoon characters and humor that’s just my kind of thing is just the cherry on top.
@@adriansanchez8300 thank you!! I spend a lot of time editing and writing for free so it means a lot ! This almost feels like a bot comment it’s so nice 😂😭
I honestly don't think Smiling Friends is a edgy show, more than anything because it may be kinda violent and dark sometimes, but it's a good harted show where characters make their attempt to make the world a happier place despite all the chaos and stuff they find on the way, as also its a show that easly can make the viewer have a smile by the jokes, violent scenes or the kinda wholesome but weird scenes, I can even think "child friendly" shows like Gumball or the original Ren and Stimpy show are way more edgier than all Smiling Friends chapters. I think the show couldn't work on other channels due to the standards of the shows they air, more than anything because it would look like a weird experiment by the channel, the only other way I could see the show being a hit is like a web series.
Tbh if it is. which I believe it is at times. that doesn’t make the show bad at all really. people will look at like a few clips and immediately base it off that rather than look at the whole thing
I know what you’re doing, but I’m not gonna stop you. 👌 I believe that Adult Swim is a break out from the repetitive, mediocre, depressing and stressful norm that society traps you in.
It's a breath of fresh air after rick and Morty. I enjoyed rick and morty at first but it quickly got very tiring with alot of it's increasing mean spiritness and all around cynicalism
Honestly, that was my issue as well, it had a real air of smug self importance that started to rub me the wrong way. Smiling Friends seemingly avoids that entirely, Zach and MIchael know their audience well
@@TheSutanian What kind of Smiling Friends video essayist dweeb do you take me for, someone who hasn’t watched an absurd amount of Zach Hadel content? 😂
@@MrBooone Cool! I’m a Cornwall girlie so I guess it’s actually only 40 minutes away by car if you speed like hell lmao. Great vid btw. you deserve way more subs, hope this blows up!
Yeah, it's honestly pretty safe edgy. And I mean that in the nicest sense of that. Not like Hazbin obviously, but it never goes too far with its edgy jokes. I watched it with my brother and sister and they were just completely dumbfounded by what they watched. They said it was "disturbing" so to some, it deffo is a bit edgy. But to most of us, it's pretty damn tame. Easily my fav show airing on tv right now
Thanks for the proof you watched my video! LOL That's from Too Many Cooks, and the cat is on the verge of death from what I remember, the infomercial goes to hell essentially with a killer
Sorry, MDE "fell short"? The only reason why someone would say that is if they don't personally ascribe to Sam hydes behaviour outside the show. MDE was amazing and a perfect fit for adult swim.
@@thirdtooth4069 Yeah, I meant to rewrite that segment but didn’t have time to fix it. It was an ok show that didn’t get a chance to really show how good it could be with a second season. But sam fucked that up being a dumbass, he’s still getting it crowd funded, but he nearly ruined his friendship with charls because of it. Dude sucks. The show was fine though, so yeah, I meant to say “the show was doomed by Sams stunts”
@@raptorskilltor4554 I assure you, if you tried to watch it with your mom she’d likely be confused lmao I love the show tho, and don’t find it edgy. But it does go weird places haha
That's kind of the point of my video, but I'd also argue it is pretty edgy. I've watched it with regular family members, and they thought it was "Disturbing", the thing is, every time it gets edgy, they step back a bit.
What's your fav adultswim show?
World Peace
@@smithyboats283 I don't know if I'd say it's my fav, but it's pretty good. Shame Sam is such a piece of shit
The Boondocks
@@theonlydiego1 fucking amazing show
I'd say King of the Hill, but that would be cheating, but my appreciation for what it does started when it was having reruns on Adult Swim. It's a lot better than the partisan "shows" coming out to "own *intentionally blank* side". Smiling Friends is just a breath of fresh air right now when shows seem to be getting bleaker and more decisive.
Turning on this channel at night always felt risky, even as an unsupervised teen.
lmao pretty much, holy shit
i always felt like i was getting away with something watching adult swim lmao
Honestly, I consider Smiling Friends anything but edgy. Not that the show doesn’t have any edgy or dark jokes and moments, but when you compare the show to other outings like Big Mouth or Family Guy or even Harley Quinn, it’s fairly tame and subdued.
What makes Smiling Friends work for me is its balance: the silly and the serious, the absurd and the grounded, the happy and the depressing. I feel like all these components are thoughtfully balanced out to create something well rounded, a vibe that’s not blindly optimistic yet not nihilistic. It very much is a ‘the world sucks but there is still joy to be found’ situation that I find comforting. The cute cartoon characters and humor that’s just my kind of thing is just the cherry on top.
i’m definitely telling gang abt this channel, keep this up man.
Thank you so much!!
I've read Diary of a Wimpy Kid fanfiction that's more edgy than Smiling Friends.
Based Wimpy Kid enjoyer
Fire vid! Came here from the community post! Just as pim said, keep it up and you’ll get into the algorithm soon!
Fingers crossed! Thanks so much for the comment and watch duder!
Really well made, thanks for this!
Thank you so much! Every one of my videos is a labor of love! Went through a lot recently in my life, so it helps to get my creative bone workin
No, Mr. Pickles is.
Yeah, Mr. Pickles is honestly the most visually painful thing to sit through
0:43 Miniklin's old intro 🙂
@@Flo_Resolution huh?
@@MrBooone one of my fav RUclipsrs, Miniklin, used the same track up until a few months ago
Wow, man great video! I loved your narrative throughout the video, got me hooked
@@adriansanchez8300 thank you!! I spend a lot of time editing and writing for free so it means a lot ! This almost feels like a bot comment it’s so nice 😂😭
jarvis get the spongebob rollercoaster video
I wish I understood this comment 😭
I honestly don't think Smiling Friends is a edgy show, more than anything because it may be kinda violent and dark sometimes, but it's a good harted show where characters make their attempt to make the world a happier place despite all the chaos and stuff they find on the way, as also its a show that easly can make the viewer have a smile by the jokes, violent scenes or the kinda wholesome but weird scenes, I can even think "child friendly" shows like Gumball or the original Ren and Stimpy show are way more edgier than all Smiling Friends chapters. I think the show couldn't work on other channels due to the standards of the shows they air, more than anything because it would look like a weird experiment by the channel, the only other way I could see the show being a hit is like a web series.
@@The_Real_Myzka exactly! Smiling friends has so much going on!
Tbh if it is. which I believe it is at times. that doesn’t make the show bad at all really. people will look at like a few clips and immediately base it off that rather than look at the whole thing
I know what you’re doing, but I’m not gonna stop you. 👌
I believe that Adult Swim is a break out from the repetitive, mediocre, depressing and stressful norm that society traps you in.
@@Zar_Zieg What I’m doing?
Pointing out what should be obvious to all, but are held back in many ways from accepting.
@@Zar_Zieg Huh?
Very good vibes in this video. Hoping to see broader adult swim videos, or whatever
Thanks dude, very vibes based video editor, so I'm thankful that comes across
60 views? Damn I must be early to this banger video
Yeah, I dunno lmao
It's a breath of fresh air after rick and Morty. I enjoyed rick and morty at first but it quickly got very tiring with alot of it's increasing mean spiritness and all around cynicalism
Honestly, that was my issue as well, it had a real air of smug self importance that started to rub me the wrong way. Smiling Friends seemingly avoids that entirely, Zach and MIchael know their audience well
>reads title
Have you listened to SleepyCabin?
@@TheSutanian What kind of Smiling Friends video essayist dweeb do you take me for, someone who hasn’t watched an absurd amount of Zach Hadel content? 😂
WWHOOOOOO MORE SMILING FRIENDS YTs
YEAHHHH BOI
I could see Comedy Central having it on
@@nightwolf883 I could too, but it’s also a bit of a hard sell for them due them being so hard coded in “traditional media”
Yeah, you're going places.
I'm going to the local dump
Smiling Friends is wholesome.
It is, but try and watch it with your mom and see how quickly she looks at you weird lmao
@@MrBooone i needed to clarify that it’s wholesome compared to other “adult” animated shows but you’re right it wouldn’t be her taste.
Woah no way you lived like 40 minutes away from me fwend! 🇨🇦
@@crisptomato9495 Montreal kid born and raised 😩
@@MrBooone Cool! I’m a Cornwall girlie so I guess it’s actually only 40 minutes away by car if you speed like hell lmao. Great vid btw. you deserve way more subs, hope this blows up!
@@crisptomato9495 Omg my mom and dad's FAV place to go for groceries back in the day 😂
Thanks, I hope so too! :)
My ideas for an episode is more edgy than smiling friends!
And that’s surprising!
Yeah, it's honestly pretty safe edgy. And I mean that in the nicest sense of that. Not like Hazbin obviously, but it never goes too far with its edgy jokes. I watched it with my brother and sister and they were just completely dumbfounded by what they watched. They said it was "disturbing" so to some, it deffo is a bit edgy. But to most of us, it's pretty damn tame. Easily my fav show airing on tv right now
Adult Swim started September 2001.
...no further comments... just wanted to highlight that.
Huh? I literally show that
5:40 wheres that cat reaching for smth from again? i remember seeing the video but cant remember the name, can you tell me
Thanks for the proof you watched my video! LOL That's from Too Many Cooks, and the cat is on the verge of death from what I remember, the infomercial goes to hell essentially with a killer
@@MrBooone oh yeahhhhhhh, also ur welcome for proof
@@pyroonbusinesschannel118 Thanks for commenting and watching, means the world, homie! Especially a cheeky lil like
@@MrBooone glad to help fellow pals! love yer smilling friends videos.
Sorry, MDE "fell short"? The only reason why someone would say that is if they don't personally ascribe to Sam hydes behaviour outside the show. MDE was amazing and a perfect fit for adult swim.
@@thirdtooth4069 Yeah, I meant to rewrite that segment but didn’t have time to fix it. It was an ok show that didn’t get a chance to really show how good it could be with a second season. But sam fucked that up being a dumbass, he’s still getting it crowd funded, but he nearly ruined his friendship with charls because of it. Dude sucks. The show was fine though, so yeah, I meant to say “the show was doomed by Sams stunts”
Sup dude ❤😂
@@haven-chanartz6418 it’s cool kid o’clock, all the cool kids arrive early 😎
@@MrBooone I'm 20 😂
@@haven-chanartz6418 I didn't mean that literally loool
@@MrBooone its fine lol XD Rock on brother keep making videos
No
@@raptorskilltor4554 I assure you, if you tried to watch it with your mom she’d likely be confused lmao
I love the show tho, and don’t find it edgy. But it does go weird places haha
@@MrBooone tbh I thought moral oral or squid Billy would be considered most edgy in my opinion
Dude Smiling Friends is nothing near edgy.
And your channel sucks.
That's kind of the point of my video, but I'd also argue it is pretty edgy. I've watched it with regular family members, and they thought it was "Disturbing", the thing is, every time it gets edgy, they step back a bit.
Then they don't know edgy if it slapped their faces@@MrBooone
why dont you want world peace?
@@nickbilske8140 I want season 2, Sam is just a dumbass