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In the first episode of season 2, main characters Pim and Charlie encounter their coworker Allen drenching a homeless person with dirty water from a hose. Pim identifies the homeless person to be Gwimbly, a video game mascot and developer who Pim identified to be an influence and someone who made up his childhood. When Pim offers Gwimbly his help, Gwimbly refuses and states that he is on his own, and is shown to do [[Cameo Arc|Cameos]] for fans. However, after consideration from Pim and Allen, Gwimbly acknowledges and allows them to try and help him. | In the first episode of season 2, main characters Pim and Charlie encounter their coworker Allen drenching a homeless person with dirty water from a hose. Pim identifies the homeless person to be Gwimbly, a video game mascot and developer who Pim identified to be an influence and someone who made up his childhood. When Pim offers Gwimbly his help, Gwimbly refuses and states that he is on his own, and is shown to do [[Cameo Arc|Cameos]] for fans. However, after consideration from Pim and Allen, Gwimbly acknowledges and allows them to try and help him. | ||
Many observers have noticed a familiar appearance with Gwimbly, specifically with the notable [https://daniellarson.wiki/index.php/Daniel_Larson%27s_health#Dental_Health two front teeth], and the elongated [https://daniellarson.wiki/index.php/Daniel_Larson%27s_Nose nose]. Most notably, viewers have tied connections between Gwimbly's narcissistic personality and [[Homeless Era|homelessness]], along with his refusal for help with aspects of Daniel's own life. Given the creators have referenced Chris Chan and other lolcows in the past, along with even nearly getting Chris Chan on the show, it seems that Daniel got the same treatment through a niche reference. | |||
Revision as of 11:33, 2 April 2024
Smiling Friends is a 2024 comedy TV show created by Zach Hadley and Michael Cusack and airs on Adult Swim. As of April 2024, it is currently in its second season. The show is notable for it's reference of lolcows within the show, such as Chris Chan, but also in recent times Daniel may have gotten the treatment.
The Reference
In the first episode of season 2, main characters Pim and Charlie encounter their coworker Allen drenching a homeless person with dirty water from a hose. Pim identifies the homeless person to be Gwimbly, a video game mascot and developer who Pim identified to be an influence and someone who made up his childhood. When Pim offers Gwimbly his help, Gwimbly refuses and states that he is on his own, and is shown to do Cameos for fans. However, after consideration from Pim and Allen, Gwimbly acknowledges and allows them to try and help him.
Many observers have noticed a familiar appearance with Gwimbly, specifically with the notable two front teeth, and the elongated nose. Most notably, viewers have tied connections between Gwimbly's narcissistic personality and homelessness, along with his refusal for help with aspects of Daniel's own life. Given the creators have referenced Chris Chan and other lolcows in the past, along with even nearly getting Chris Chan on the show, it seems that Daniel got the same treatment through a niche reference.