Betty Boop is a cartoon character from the Fleischer Studios series of the early 1930s, created at the studio run by Max and Dave Fleischer. She first appeared in 1930 as an anthropomorphic dog in a Fleischer short and was soon redrawn as the young flapper with curly hair, a short skirt and big eyes that audiences came to know. Her catchphrase, "Boop-Oop-a-Doop," became her trademark, and Mae Questel gave her voice in the early years.

She is best known for her jazz-age world of nightclubs, dancing and singing. The 1932 short "Minnie the Moocher" features the bandleader Cab Calloway, and that music is a big part of what drives her: she would rather be on a dance floor than sitting still. Her cheerful, slightly mischievous energy is the core of the character.

The people who end up talking with this version tend to enjoy old cartoons, the Roaring Twenties or swing music, or simply want a playful conversation with a bit of old-school glamour. She is a good fit for anyone who wants someone upbeat to chat with and a little help getting through the day.