Smiling Symphonies is an out-of-show promotional short for Smiling Friends. It first aired during a commercial break on March 1, 2025.
Plot[]
Mr. Boss, while sneaking about, says that he's hunting Smiling Friends. Charlie is talking with Pim about a doctor's visit he had, only to be interrupted by Mr. Boss poking him with a rifle. Mr. Boss shoots him, causing his nose to spin around.
The duo run away, with Charlie saying that it's Pim Season. Pim says it's Charlie Season and the two do a back and fourth pulling flyers off a tree. The short ends with the last flyer having the [Adult Swim] logo on it as the short irises out.
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Trivia[]
- This short contains several references to the Golden Age of Animation:
- The title is a reference to the Silly Symphony series produced by Walt Disney Animation. It’s also a reference to the Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies series by Warner Bros Animation.
- Mr. Boss is wearing a hat similar to that of Elmer Fudd. He quotes Elmer's iconic catchphrase "Be vewy vewy quiet, I'm hunting wabbits" verbatim.
- Pim and Charlie's designs resemble those seen in Famous Studios productions.
- When shot at, Charlie's nose spins in a similar way to Daffy Duck's bill whenever he gets shot.
- Pim and Charlie arguing over what hunting season it is is a direct reference to the 1951 Looney Tunes short Rabbit Fire.
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