SMARTROT
✦ New cast · Round 1
Lumi Lantern
Unlit round accordion paper lantern, cream ribs, coral tassel feet and indigo mitten hands; no flame.
TeachesChecking whether advice is wanted
EpisodeThe Unasked Instructions
LengthAbout 30 seconds
Catchphrase“Offer, do not take over!”
The script.
Lumi sees a helper arranging paper shapes and starts pointing everywhere. Lumi lowers their hands and asks the helper before offering an idea. The helper chooses their own way; Lumi folds an imaginary suggestion ticket.
0–6s
I have six suggestions! Wait. Nobody ordered the suggestion parade.
Lumi sees a helper arranging paper shapes and starts pointing everywhere.
6–16sWould you like an idea, or are you trying your own way?
Lumi lowers their hands and asks the helper before offering an idea.
16–25sParade canceled. Ticket still perfectly good.
The helper chooses their own way; Lumi folds an imaginary suggestion ticket.
25–30sOffer, do not take over!
Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.
More episodes.
5 new episodes starring Lumi Lantern, plus 3 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.
asking what kind of help a friend wantsIdeas Or CompanyLumi starts giving painting tips Bristle never asked for, then checks whether Bristle wants ideas or just company.With Lumi Lantern, Bristle Brushby · tap for the script
- 0-6s Easel. Bristle paints a sky. Lumi leans in close, pointing.
Lumi Lantern: Ooh, your sky needs more blue, and... / Bristle Brushby: Hmm. - 6-16s Lumi notices Bristle's bristles stiffen, and steps back.
Lumi Lantern: Wait. Do you want ideas, or just company? / Bristle Brushby: Just company. - 16-25s Lumi sits quietly, cozy, not saying a word.
Lumi Lantern: Then I'll sit quietly. Like a lantern! / Bristle Brushby: Perfect. - 25-30s Bristle turns the easel. The painting is of Lumi, sitting quietly.
Bristle Brushby: Done! It's you! / Lumi Lantern: Offer, do not take over!
“Offer, do not take over!”
offering a tip and asking firstThe Wobbly CastleLumi spots a wobble in Pash's huge sandcastle, asks if Pash wants a tip, and gets a big yes.With Lumi Lantern, Pash Fruit · tap for the script
- 0-6s Beach. Pash piles sand sky-high. The top tilts.
Pash Fruit: Biggest sandcastle ever! / Lumi Lantern: I see a wobble. Want a tip? - 6-16s Pash bounces. Lumi points to the wet sand by the water.
Pash Fruit: Yes, yes, YES! / Lumi Lantern: Wet sand sticks better. - 16-25s Pash pats wet sand on. The tower stands straight. Pash hands Lumi a scoop.
Pash Fruit: Pat, pat, pat. Whoa, it stands! Your turn to pat! - 25-30s The castle stands tall. Pash plants a seashell flag on top.
Pash Fruit: Castle! / Lumi Lantern: Asked first, helped best! Offer, do not take over!
“Offer, do not take over!”
asking before helpingThe Side SpotLumi tries to lift Chaya to the front row of a puppet show, then stops to ask what actually works.With Lumi Lantern, Chaya Chair · tap for the script
- 0-6s Puppet show tent. Lumi reaches to scoop up Chaya.
Lumi Lantern: Puppet show! Chaya, I'll lift you up front! / Chaya Chair: Um... - 6-16s Lumi freezes, puts her mittens down, and asks.
Lumi Lantern: Wait. Want help? / Chaya Chair: A side spot works best. - 16-25s Lumi moves a cushion aside; Chaya scoots into the side spot herself.
Lumi Lantern: Side spot! / Chaya Chair: I see the whole stage! - 25-30s Lumi looks for a seat too. Chaya pats the floor cushion beside her. They watch, giggling at the puppets.
Chaya Chair: Best seat! / Lumi Lantern: Offer, do not take over!
“Offer, do not take over!”
saying what kind of support you wantGrumble FirstLumi's kite string tangles and Nori jumps in with ten fixes, so Lumi says she wants to grumble first.With Lumi Lantern, Nori Nightlight · tap for the script
- 0-6s Park. Lumi holds a knotted string ball. Nori glows, ready to help.
Lumi Lantern: My kite string tangled! / Nori Nightlight: Here's ten ways to untangle... - 6-16s Lumi holds up a mitten. Nori dims a bit, listening.
Lumi Lantern: Thanks, but I just want to grumble first. / Nori Nightlight: Oh! Grumble away. - 16-25s Lumi stomps a tiny grumble dance, then calms and asks.
Lumi Lantern: Grumble, grumble! Okay, one tip now. / Nori Nightlight: Loose end first. - 25-30s The string slides free. The kite swoops up and Nori glows proudly.
Lumi Lantern: Untangled! / Nori Nightlight: Offer, do not take over!
“Offer, do not take over!”
holding back advice until it is wantedMaybe LaterLumi wants to correct WHIT's form, but WHIT is figuring it out himself, so Lumi waits.With Lumi Lantern, WHIT · tap for the script
- 0-6s Dojo. WHIT practices a block, arm a bit off. Lumi raises a mitten.
Lumi Lantern: WHIT, your arm is... / WHIT: Hold on, I'm figuring it out. - 6-16s Lumi sits down on her tassel feet.
Lumi Lantern: Okay. Want a tip later, or no tips? / WHIT: Maybe later. - 16-25s WHIT adjusts, slower, and gets it right.
WHIT: Hmm. Lower. Steadier. Got it! Okay, now your tip? / Lumi Lantern: You found it already! - 25-30s Lumi gives a delighted silent clap. WHIT bows.
WHIT: Ha! / Lumi Lantern: Offer, do not take over!
“Offer, do not take over!”
Guest appearances
checking whether help is wantedOffer, Don't Take OverBristle wants to fix Kiki's painting, and Lumi helps him ask first.With Bristle Brushby, Kiki Kite, Lumi Lantern · tap for the script
- 0-6s Kiki paints a sky. Bristle reaches in.
Bristle: Let me fix that cloud for you! - 6-16s Lumi stops him gently.
Lumi: Offer, do not take over. Ask first. - 16-25s Bristle asks.
Bristle: Kiki, do you want help with your painting? Kiki: No thanks. I like it this way. - 25-30s Bristle nods. Kiki finishes her sky, full of tiny kites. Bristle loves it more than his own version.
Lumi: Offer, do not take over!
“Offer, do not take over!”
checking whether advice is wantedI Know How to Fix ItHarmie tries to tell Lumi how to fix her drawing, and Lumi reminds him to ask first.With Harmie Harpbox, Lumi Lantern · tap for the script
- 0-6s Lumi frowns at her drawing.
Lumi: Hmm. This tree looks wobbly. - 6-16s Harmie rushes in with ideas.
Harmie: Make it straighter! Add apples! Color it purple! - 16-25s Lumi holds up a hand.
Lumi: I didn't ask for help. Offer, do not take over! - 25-30s Harmie asks if she wants ideas; she says just one. He suggests a bird. Lumi adds a bird shaped like a harmonica.
Harmie: Offer, do not take over! Lumi: Harmonica bird!
“Offer, do not take over!”
offering company instead of adviceThe Big Advice PileLumi piles on advice after Socko's tower falls, then asks what he actually wants.With Socko Soft, Lumi Lantern · tap for the script
- 0-6s Socko's block tower topples. Lumi rushes over with a stack of ideas.
Lumi: Wider base! Glue! Tape! Bigger blocks! - 6-16s Each idea makes Socko droop lower until he is flat on the floor.
Socko: Too many ideas. Lumi: Stickers! Magnets! - 16-25s Lumi stops and sits.
Lumi: Do you want ideas or company? Socko: Company. Then maybe one idea. - 25-30s Later Socko asks for one idea. They build a tower shaped like a sock.
Lumi: Offer, do not take over! Socko: My kind of tower.
“Offer, do not take over!”
Round 1 crew.
The other characters from this round. Swipe to meet them.
