Blink Industries and Chris (Simpsons artist) Launch “im glad i know that now thank you”—A Surrealist Antidote to Streaming’s “Race to the Bottom”
The world of internet surrealism has officially leaped from the webcomic page to the screen. Blink Industries—the visionary production house behind the cult sensation Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared—has partnered with viral sensation Chris (Simpsons artist) to debut a new digital-first animated series titled im glad i know that now thank you.
The series launched its first short, “kissing,” on YouTube this week, marking a major milestone for the artist known for his “deliberately off-kilter” illustrations and bizarrely profound social media presence.
A Match Made in Surrealist Heaven
For fans of high-concept, unsettling comedy, the collaboration between Blink Industries and Chris (Simpsons artist) is a natural evolution. Blink has carved out a niche as the premier destination for animation that balances the whimsical with the deeply disturbing.
Critics at Bubbleblabber.com have long been supporters of Blink’s unique output. In past coverage, the site has lauded the studio’s ability to create “visceral, tactile worlds,” specifically praising Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared for its 9.5/10 level of execution and its mastery of “sinister ulterior motives” disguised as children’s programming. im glad i know that now thank you appears to follow in those footsteps, offering a “demented and profound” look at everyday life through a fractured lens.
“kissing” and the Creative Team
Directed by Mike Greaney, the debut episode “kissing” features the voice of acclaimed British comedian Joe Lycett. The short serves as a satirical “how-to” guide, delivered with the artist’s signature visual style—characters with an impossible number of fingers, hauntingly wide eyes, and dialogue that feels like a glitch in the human experience.
As Chris (Simpsons artist) famously described the debut on social media: “this is the first film its called kissing and if you have never kissed before you should watch this and then you will know exactly how to do it xox.”
Digital-First and Artist-Driven
By choosing a digital-first release on YouTube, Blink Industries is leaning into the platform where Chris’s fanbase was built. This strategy allows the series to maintain its “indie” spirit while benefiting from the high production values Blink is known for.
What’s Next?
The series isn’t stopping at “kissing.” Two more episodes are slated for release in the coming weeks, promising to expand this strange new universe. To coincide with the launch, the Blink Shop has also released a line of “flammable art” merchandise, allowing fans to own a piece of the artist’s chaotic aesthetic.
For those looking for an antidote to predictable, formulaic content, im glad i know that now thank you offers a refreshing—if slightly terrifying—breath of fresh air. As Blink Industries continues to push the boundaries of what digital animation can achieve, it’s clear that the “spiritually restorative” weirdness of Chris (Simpsons artist) has found its perfect home.
