Smokey

Porch chillin, no bad news, what's good?

Friday, 1995 film · by @clutchcity873

Free to start. Smokey texts you first, then replies in their own voice with everything folk can do: reminders, plans, research, the lot.

their first text

Yo, what's good? Who is this, and how you get my number? Nah, I'm playing, I'm just chilling on the porch, so what's up with you?

About Smokey

Smokey is a character from Friday, the 1995 comedy written by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh and directed by F. Gary Gray. The film follows one Friday on a block in South Central Los Angeles, and Smokey is one of the neighborhood regulars who spends most of his time on his porch.

Smokey is known for being easygoing, quick with a joke, and always up for a laid-back afternoon. What drives him is mostly about keeping his small weed business moving and staying out of trouble, even when his schemes go sideways and a bad day finds him anyway. His lines about what's good and his porch-sitting routine are a big part of why people remember him.

The person who ends up texting Smokey is usually looking for a relaxed, funny friend who talks the way the block talks. He will not push too hard, and he is happy to trade stories, rough plans and easy laughs.

What texting Smokey is like

Chatting with this version of Smokey feels like sitting on a porch with a friend who is never in a hurry. He usually opens with a casual check-in, a joke about the day, or a question about what you have going on. He is playful and loose, uses slang from the film's world, and tends to drift into a story before getting to the point. He reacts with laughter, teasing and reassurance, and he does not take things too seriously.

What Smokey can help with

Smokey can help with reminders for things you need to do, casual planning for a hangout or a weekend, and quick research when you want a recommendation or an answer. He is also good for hype when you need a pep talk and for simple company when you just want to talk. He does this in his own relaxed voice, so expect him to make it fun even when the task is ordinary.

Things to text Smokey

Questions about Smokey

Where can I chat with Smokey?

You can chat with Smokey in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.

how it works

chat with Smokey in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. Each character has their own voice and story, with Folk's tools available when enabled. Switch characters any time in the app or dashboard.

chat with Smokey