Grouchy Smurf is one of the main characters of the Smurfs cartoon show, who has appeared on the show throughout its entire run.
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Character Name: Grouchy Smurf |
Character
He is usually considered a sourpuss since he rarely says anything except what he hates.
His catchphrase throughout the entire show is "I Hate [Insert whatever the last person said]". Most of the time, it's all he says throughout the whole show.
Role in the Village
Grouchy is rarely seen working, as all he does is stay in the background and say how much he hates whatever is going on.
How he usualy looks
During events where the Smurfs have to retrieve something, Grouchy does offer some help and he doesn't seem to get as scared as the others do.
Aren't Smurfs Supposed to be Happy?
While Grouchy was always just plain Grouchy from the start in the show, his attitude is explained in the comics.
In the comics about the "Purple Smurfs", Grouchy started out as being just an ordinary Smurf who was merely working until he was biten by the Purple Fly (In the show, it was Lazy who was bitten first).
Around the end, when everyone was back to normal, Papa Smurf took note that there was one Smurf who still had the bitter attitude and cruel face that a Purple Smurf has and concluded that this was a side affect for being a Purple Smurf for too long. This one Smurf became known as Grouchy.
Likes and Dislikes
Grouchy claims to hate pretty much everything, but there are some very few things he has shown to hold a liking to.
The things he actualy does like:
The things he has a dislike for:
- Gargamel
- Brainy Smurf
- "Ooh!"
- Giving up
- For anyone to know he likes Smurfette as well
- Picking directions
- Sad
- Changing diapers
- The Masked Pie Smurfer
- Harmony Smurf's music
- Chili beans
- Snoring
- The blue rose
- "Ga goo"
- Dressing up
- Angry Smurfs
Relationships
Due to being the angry outcast, Grouchy doesn't seem to have an actual "Best Smurf Friend". He does get along with the others, but he is always seen leaning against a wall or a tree. Grouchy does show respect for the other Smurfs, but he did admit that he hates Brainy.
Grouchy does like Smurfette, as shown in her debut episode when he drew a heart on a house around the end saying:
- "I-I-I love the Smurfette too- BUT, I HATE anyone to know about it!"
Grouchy also has a fondness for Baby. In several episodes, Grouchy is the one holding Baby Smurf and he doesn't seem to mind at all. In the episode where he learned how to swim, Grouchy was too scared to step into the water at first, but when Baby's life was in danger, he swam all the way to save him.
Grouchy has also shown that he has a hard time giving into several things.
Trivia
- He has had very few moments where he does smile, but Grouchy is still probably the most mean-looking Smurf in the village.
- Grouchy was one of the few adult Smurfs who weren't able to swim, but in the end, he ended up loving swimming.
- There is a day in the Smurf calendar where all the Smurfs must give each other hugs, and this happens to be Grouchy's most despised day.
- His character was voiced by Michael Bell.