Smiling Critters Cartoon
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Smiling Critters Cartoon, otherwise known as Smiling Critters - Can't Sleep by fans, is the first revealed Smiling Critters episode, in which CatNap comes into DogDay's house and puts everyone to sleep on a stormy night.
The episode was revealed in the Chapter 3 Interactable ARG, after using the password "hypnagogia" on the Smiling_Critters folder.
Cast
Bobby BearHug
Bubba Bubbaphant
CatNap
CraftyCorn
DogDay
Hoppy Hopscotch
KickinChicken
PickyPiggy
Analysis
The Smiling Critters Cartoon begins with a lively intro scene featuring the Smiling Critters engaged in various activities like playing soccer on a rainbow, eating a burger, and painting. The critters gather on the Smiling Critters logo before the screen fades to black, transitioning to the cartoon's setting: DogDay's shack.
The scene unfolds on a stormy and windy night, depicted by the dark and unsettled atmosphere. The time on the clock depicts 10:06 PM, and all the Smiling Critters, except CatNap, are huddled together in the cabin, wrapped in blankets and looking worried. Bobby BearHug breaks the silence, expressing her fear of the howling wind. As if to emphasize the tension, a tree branch snaps off, causing CraftyCorn to cower in fear and seek refuge under her blanket. DogDay tries to uplift the mood by assuring everyone that everything will be okay, stating that "all winds blow away... eventually."
Just then, a knock on the door interrupts their conversation, and CatNap opens it. The critters' faces light up with relief as they all simultaneously call out CatNap's name. They desperately plead with CatNap to help them fall asleep. In response, CatNap exhales red gas from his mouth. The critters start laughing hysterically, making them show signs of insanity, addiction and mania. The critters' laughter turns eerie and distorted as the gas fills the cabin. Suddenly, the screen flickers with static, and the critters collapse onto the floor. Meanwhile, CatNap is left sitting alone on the couch, staring directly at the camera and surrounded by the sleeping Critters, all in abnormal positions. As this scene freezes, the credits roll, revealing the producers and the cast involved in the cartoon.
Transcript
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All: "S-M-I-L-E everyday!" KickinChicken: "When you are down and out," Bobby BearHug: "No need to frown and pout!" Bubba Bubbaphant: "The Smiling Critters' sure to show a" All:"S-M-I-L-E everyday!" wind howling, clock ticking Bobby BearHug: "The wind's really scary..." *tree branch snaps* CraftyCorn: *screams* "I can't sleep!" DogDay: "Hey, we'll be okay, guys! I promise! All winds blow away... eventually." *door knocking* *door creaks open, wind clears* All:"CatNap!" Bubba Bubbaphant: "Please, help us go to sleep, CatNap!" PickyPiggy: "We need it, CatNap!" KickinChicken: "Please help us!" Hoppy Hopscotch: "Sleep! Sleep! Sleep!" CatNap: *exhales gas* All except CatNap:*laughing hysterically, gradually getting louder and more distorted* All except CatNap:*loud distorted crash* *silence* |
In-lore Credits
Produced by Playtime Pictures, Television Animation Crew
Executive Producer - Timothy Townley
Supervising Producer - Carmen Adams
Associate Producer - Neal Sale
Director - Richard Stockton
Story Editors - Denise Wolfe, Susan Schoeber
Written By - Scott Tellman, Elizabeth Tellman
DogDay - Gary Wood
PickyPiggy - Hannah Coughlin
Bobby BearHug - Mary Reed
Trivia
- When the camera points towards the clock, it ticks to 10:06, presumably referencing Experiment 1006.
- or possibly even showing the in-universe progress between Experiment 1005 and 1006.
- The painting of a bone with the text, "This is not a bone" in DogDay's house, is a reference to the painting, 'This is not a pipe' by Rene Magritte[1]
- When the characters' names appear in the credits, DogDay's name is italicized.
- Some of the 2D animation was provided by Opossol.[2]
| VHS Tapes | |
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(Chapter 1) |
The Most Incredible Doll • Leith Pierre Closing • Grab Pack Training • Security Camera: Rich + Avery • Stella Greyber Interview • Final Log |
(Chapter 2) |
Mommy Long Legs Commercial • Elliot Ludwig Biography • Green Hand Tutorial • Musical Memory Tutorial • Security Camera: Rich • Wack-a-Wuggy Tutorial • Marcas Brickley Reprimanding • Statues Tutorial • Jimmy Roth Interview • PSA 'Big Spider' • Log 08502 |
| Playtime Co. Merch Tape • Playtime Co. Digital Collectible Tape • Poppy Playtime Youtooz Announcement | |
(Project: Playtime) |
Can you hear us? Can you see this? • Your gift has finally arrived. |
(Bigger Bodies) |
RESTRICTED disappearance 06-18-1992.mp4 • RESTRICTED relocation 08-08-1995.mp4 • RESTRICTED restoration.mp4 |
(ARGs) |
Rowan Stoll Recordings • Playtime Co. Employee Safety Rules • Red smoke test 048 • Safetyequipmenttest |
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