SMARTROT
✦ Set 2 · Full Character Universe
Zuzu Boomcloud
A tiny storm cloud kid with sneakers. Thunder means a feeling needs a name.
Episodes2
Teachesanger signal, slow down impulse
CrewNori Nightlight, Professor Pancake, Turbo Turtlebug
Catchphrase“Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel.”
Their episodes.
Tap one to open it in the episode lab, with the full script and visual prompt.
More episodes.
5 new episodes starring Zuzu Boomcloud, plus 5 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.
naming anger at the right volumeLibrary-Size ThunderZuzu's block tower falls in the library and his thunder booms, so Tansy helps him find a library-size way to say he is mad.With Zuzu Boomcloud, Tansy Tambourine · tap for the script
- 0-6s Quiet library corner. Zuzu's block tower tips over. His cloud flashes.
Zuzu Boomcloud: My tower! BOOOOM! / Tansy Tambourine: Shh, library time. - 6-16s Tansy holds her jingles still and whispers.
Tansy Tambourine: Thunder is a signal. Can it be a library-size signal? - 16-25s Zuzu shrinks his cloud and whispers. A teeny thunder puff pops out.
Zuzu Boomcloud: I feel mad. Tiny thunder: boop. / Tansy Tambourine: Perfect size! - 25-30s They rebuild the tower. Each block gets a tiny boop like a drumbeat. The librarian gives a silent thumbs-up.
Zuzu Boomcloud: Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel. Boop!
“Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel.”
repairing after an angry mistakeThe Drippy WaterfallZuzu's angry rain drips on Cranklin's drawing, and Zuzu owns it and helps turn the drips into something new.With Zuzu Boomcloud, Cranklin Crayon · tap for the script
- 0-6s Art table. Zuzu grumbles; his cloud sprinkles right onto Cranklin's picture.
Cranklin Crayon: My picture is drippy! / Zuzu Boomcloud: My angry rain did that. - 6-16s Zuzu's cloud stops raining. He looks right at Cranklin.
Zuzu Boomcloud: Sorry. I did it. I will fix it. How? - 16-25s Cranklin studies the drips, then scribbles rocks around them. Zuzu holds the paper flat.
Cranklin Crayon: Drips could be a waterfall! / Zuzu Boomcloud: I'll hold it. - 25-30s The finished picture: a grand waterfall. Zuzu adds one tiny, careful drizzle for mist.
Cranklin Crayon: Best waterfall ever. / Zuzu Boomcloud: Thunder is a signal. Splash is a waterfall!
“Sorry. I did it. I will fix it.”
pausing to name frustrationSteady Little CloudZuzu keeps wobbling in a balance pose and starts to storm, until Master Glow shows him to pause and name the feeling.With Zuzu Boomcloud, Master Glow · tap for the script
- 0-6s Practice mat. Zuzu stands on one sneaker, wobbles, plops down. Rumble.
Zuzu Boomcloud: I keep wobbling! Grr! BOOM! / Master Glow: Pause, little cloud. - 6-16s Master Glow kneels, calm, and points to Zuzu's flickering cloud.
Master Glow: Thunder is telling you something. Name it. - 16-25s Zuzu breathes. His cloud softens. He tries again, slower.
Zuzu Boomcloud: I'm frustrated. Okay. Try again, slow. / Master Glow: Steady. - 25-30s Zuzu balances. His cloud puffs into the shape of a belt. Master Glow nods.
Zuzu Boomcloud: Balanced! Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel!
“Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel.”
losing without a put-downThe Drum-OffZuzu loses a drum-off to Bongo and almost says something mean, but names his mad feeling instead.With Zuzu Boomcloud, Bongo Bean · tap for the script
- 0-6s Music room. Bongo finishes a big drum roll. Zuzu's cloud darkens.
Bongo Bean: I win the drum-off! / Zuzu Boomcloud: BOOM! Your drum is... grrr. - 6-16s Zuzu clamps his mouth shut and taps his cloud.
Zuzu Boomcloud: Wait. Thunder means name it. I'm mad I lost. - 16-25s Bongo nods, totally fine with that.
Bongo Bean: Rematch or team song? / Zuzu Boomcloud: Team song! - 25-30s They jam together: bongo bong, thunder boom. It sounds amazing.
Zuzu Boomcloud: Thunder is a signal... and a bass drum! Boom!
“Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel.”
saying what bothers you without blowing upClang LaterNoise's clanging bugs Zuzu while he builds, and Zuzu names it calmly so they can pick a clang time.With Zuzu Boomcloud, Noise · tap for the script
- 0-6s Zuzu stacks cups into a tower. Noise bangs pots nearby. Zuzu's cloud rumbles.
Noise: CLANG! BANG! / Zuzu Boomcloud: Grr... my thunder is rumbling! - 6-16s Zuzu breathes and speaks plainly.
Zuzu Boomcloud: Thunder means a feeling. I'm annoyed. The clangs bug my building. - 16-25s Noise freezes mid-clang and thinks.
Noise: Oh! I can clang later. When? / Zuzu Boomcloud: When the tower's done! - 25-30s Last cup on top. Noise gives the grand finale clang; Zuzu adds a boom. The tower stays standing.
Zuzu Boomcloud: Done! Now! / Noise: CLANG! Grand finale! / Zuzu Boomcloud: Boom!
“Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel.”
Guest appearances
naming angerDrizzle, Not ThunderWind knocks over Zuzu's tower, and Nori helps Zuzu name the anger before it storms.With Nori Nightlight, Zuzu Boomcloud · tap for the script
- 0-6s A gust knocks down Zuzu's block tower. Zuzu rumbles, darker and darker.
Zuzu: RUMBLE! My tower! RUMBLE RUMBLE! - 6-16s Nori glows soft and warm beside Zuzu.
Nori: That thunder is a signal. What is the feeling called? - 16-25s Zuzu takes a breath and says it out loud.
Zuzu: I am mad. Really mad. I worked hard on it. - 25-30s The thunder shrinks to a light drizzle that waters a little flower. The flower pops open. Zuzu laughs and starts rebuilding.
Nori: Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel.
“Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel.”
naming frustrationThunder TowerZuzu's tower falls and he thunders, so Frizzle helps him breathe and name the feeling before rebuilding.With Frizzle Feathers, Zuzu Boomcloud · tap for the script
- 0-6s Zuzu's block tower tumbles; he rumbles BOOM and Frizzle's feathers flutter away.
Zuzu: BOOM! My tower fell! Grrr-rumble! - 6-16s Frizzle sits beside him and breathes slowly; Zuzu copies.
Frizzle: Your thunder is talking. What feeling is it? - 16-25s Zuzu's cloud shrinks to a little puff.
Zuzu: I feel frustrated. I worked so hard. Can we build again? - 25-30s They rebuild, wider at the bottom; Frizzle sticks one fallen feather on top as a flag.
Zuzu: Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel! Frizzle: And a feather flag!
“Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel.”
sorting what can be controlledRain Day FeelingsGilly's family picnic is canceled by rain, and Kento and Zuzu help her choose her part.With Gilly Garlic, Kento Keywind, Zuzu Boomcloud · tap for the script
- 0-6s Rain pours on the window; Gilly's lobes droop.
Gilly: Our family picnic is canceled! I'm grumpy. - 6-16s Zuzu rumbles in sympathy.
Zuzu: My thunder gets grumpy too. Thunder is a signal. - 16-25s Kento turns his key thoughtfully.
Kento: Choose your part! Can't fix rain, but can make an indoor picnic. - 25-30s They spread a blanket on the floor; Zuzu makes a tiny rain cloud over a houseplant, watering it perfectly.
Kento: Choose your part! Gilly: Indoor picnic, best picnic!
“Choose your part!”
naming disappointmentTwo Clouds, No BubblesThe bubble machine runs out, Zuzu rumbles and Maddy swells, until they both name disappointed.With Maddy Moonball, Zuzu Boomcloud · tap for the script
- 0-6s The bubble machine sputters. No more bubbles. Zuzu rumbles. Maddy puffs up.
Zuzu: Rumble rumble! Maddy: Mmmph! Zuzu: No more bubbles at all! - 6-16s They both float up and bump into each other like two balloons.
Maddy: I think we are disappointed. - 16-25s Zuzu's thunder softens. A small rain sprinkle makes a puddle below.
Zuzu: Disappointed. Okay. It is okay to be disappointed. - 25-30s They land in the puddle with a splash and stomp happily.
Maddy: Name it, tame it, game it! Zuzu: Splash! Best puddle ever!
“Name it, tame it, game it!”
noticing anger without judging itThunder ScoreZuzu wants to give his thunder a bad score, and Abby helps him just notice it.With Abby Abacus, Zuzu Boomcloud · tap for the script
- 0-6s Zuzu rumbles after a block tower falls.
Zuzu: Rumble! Bad cloud! Zero points! - 6-16s Abby slides one bead.
Abby: No scores. One bead: angry. Noticed. Zuzu: Noticed? - 16-25s Zuzu's rumble softens.
Zuzu: Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel. It says I am frustrated. - 25-30s Zuzu rebuilds. Abby adds a bead for proud. The tower stands.
Abby: Notice, do not grade! Zuzu: Yay!
“Notice, do not grade!”
noticing frustration before actingTower RumbleTumble's tower falls and he wants to kick the blocks, but he pauses with Zuzu first.With Tumble Thimble, Zuzu Boomcloud · tap for the script
- 0-6s Block corner. Tumble's tower crashes. He stomps, about to kick a block.
Tumble Thimble: Grrr! My tower! I want to kick it! - 6-16s Zuzu rumbles softly beside him.
Zuzu Boomcloud: Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel. / Tumble Thimble: Pause the paws. Big breath. - 16-25s They breathe together. Tumble picks up one block.
Tumble Thimble: I will build it shorter this time. / Zuzu Boomcloud: Good plan. - 25-30s Short tower stands. Zuzu rumbles happily and a tiny cloud puff sits on top like a cap.
Zuzu Boomcloud: Rumble yay! / Tumble Thimble: Cloud hat! Pause the paws!
“Pause the paws!”
The crew.
Every SmartRot character. Swipe to meet the rest.
