I don’t like the show smiling friends or the people behind it. (hexbear.net)

submitted 4 months ago by liberaldeathsquads@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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Did anyone at adult swim or hbo listen to the podcasts these guys made before giving them unlimited money to make a tv show that looks absolutely shit? Seriously they were friends with shadman, how are you supposed to watch a show that’s message is “be kind” and “don’t be an asshole” when they made their careers off of being edgy. Some dipshit c suite exec who they’re probably related too took one look at them and thought “maybe we can get the Rick and Morty demographic and get chuds to riot in a McDonalds over chicken nuggets”. Also the mixed art style makes it the cartoon equivalent of Fortnite, no substance, no identity. A bland product that can be sold and commodified. I really fucking hate this show.

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[-] Storm@hexbear.net 15 points 4 months ago

Hey, I saw the avi of Shadman. Fucking yikes. Is there a place to know about his background and/or the creators of Smiling Friends?

Earlier this week, I talked to a friend about the lack of complex women on the show.

It's not much on its own, but I think it's interesting that the makers of an Adult Swim show couldn't get a woman on board. Then again, with the way these workplace cultures work, it's probably for the best.

Shit, now that I think about it, the show does a lot of punching down and inappropriate jokes. Making fun of addiction, mental illness, different body types, disabilities, etc.