On coming across Salad Fingers I was completely grossed out by the initial look of the cartoon series, yet as I watched more of the episodes I became completely engrossed in the cartoon. While others look at it as: disturbing, freaky, creepy, vile and disgusting, and wish it to be banned, those who believe it shows or expresses nothing at all. I find it extremely deep, haunting and meaningful. I find it extremely artistic and is a great image to what society might become in years to come. It's a perfect example of modern day pop art. Salad Fingers is a perfect example of the common person suffering from post-apocalyptic loneliness after all his surroundings have been destroyed by the war. What we see is Salad Fingers day to day life, acting out sheer surrealist and twisted story lines that succeed in making the viewer feel incredibly uncomfortable. We see him driven to insanity and we see the delirious mind-set in which he suffers to live through, and yet, we feel sorry for him, as we witness what alienation and loneliness can do to a person's mind, we observe his mind and his thoughts and feelings, and we see the symbolisation of the mind in it's darkest manner. I have never come across a Flash series quite like this, it really does open your mind to what the world is coming to, what we're doing to the Earth, and in time what we could do to ourselves if we succeed in perishing our world. People who appreciate art, and appreciate a profound storyline will enjoy Salad Fingers: contrary to the belief it's an absurd cartoon with little meaning.
15 Reviews
One of the most fascinating web series ever made
armlessamy13 September 2015
Warning: Spoilers
Is a sad thing that (Despite the existence of television shows as "The Simpsons", "Daria", "Spawn" and "The Maxx") many people still consider animation as "kiddy stuff". This kind of mentality annoys me a lot, and it only served to limit all the potential western animation ever had.
If it wasn't for this biased perception, the western animation industry would be just as big (if not bigger) and more varied than the anime industry from Japan. Sadly, thanks to many self proclaimed "moral guardians", soccer moms, bad imitators of Disney and Hanna Barbera, and people who thinks that kids are morons unable to handle anything more complex than stuff like Barney the Dinosaur or Pokemon, animation in this side of the world never had the chance to reach its full potential, despite some admirable efforts worth of recognition.
Fortunately, thanks to the advent of the Internet, now is possible to see and appreciate the works of many different independent animators which have on the web far more creative freedom they would have on regular television.
David Firth is one of those talented web animators, and Salad Fingers is probably his most iconic and fascinating creation, a creepy and surreal series of shorts about an strange characters who who inhabits a desolate world, having any sort of weird "adventures" in each chapter.
It might sound like a very simple concept, yet the incredibly haunting atmosphere, and the weird but somehow endearing main character are able to make "Salad Fingers"a unique, totally fascinating series, perfect for those viewers who enjoy the weird and unconventional material the Internet is able to offer.
Animations like this are a breath of fresh air in a time when it seems there is nothing new under the sun. In a time when both horror and animation seem stagnated due the biased perceptions the general public had towards both genres, I say thanks for creative and atypical creators like David Firth, who definitely deserve far more credit and recognition.
If it wasn't for this biased perception, the western animation industry would be just as big (if not bigger) and more varied than the anime industry from Japan. Sadly, thanks to many self proclaimed "moral guardians", soccer moms, bad imitators of Disney and Hanna Barbera, and people who thinks that kids are morons unable to handle anything more complex than stuff like Barney the Dinosaur or Pokemon, animation in this side of the world never had the chance to reach its full potential, despite some admirable efforts worth of recognition.
Fortunately, thanks to the advent of the Internet, now is possible to see and appreciate the works of many different independent animators which have on the web far more creative freedom they would have on regular television.
David Firth is one of those talented web animators, and Salad Fingers is probably his most iconic and fascinating creation, a creepy and surreal series of shorts about an strange characters who who inhabits a desolate world, having any sort of weird "adventures" in each chapter.
It might sound like a very simple concept, yet the incredibly haunting atmosphere, and the weird but somehow endearing main character are able to make "Salad Fingers"a unique, totally fascinating series, perfect for those viewers who enjoy the weird and unconventional material the Internet is able to offer.
Animations like this are a breath of fresh air in a time when it seems there is nothing new under the sun. In a time when both horror and animation seem stagnated due the biased perceptions the general public had towards both genres, I say thanks for creative and atypical creators like David Firth, who definitely deserve far more credit and recognition.
Spoons
Rectangular_businessman31 October 2015
Warning: Spoilers
Ah, Newgrounds. A website that used to be a big thing back then in the early 2000s, but which ended being overshadowed by the websites that appeared during the following years such as Youtube, and during the present time is often considered as the place where so many poorly made point-and-click horror games filled with cheesy jump scares can be easily found.
But such kind of generalization would be unfair. After all, some really good stuff originally debuted on Newgrounds...The work of some animators such as Harry Partridge and Max Gilardi had its humble beginnings on this website. And one those creators was David Firth, whose most iconic work is this web series, which showed that while flash animation was mostly used for silly shorts filled with references and shocking humor (Not that there is anything wrong with that) it also can be used in a darker, more haunting manner.
The eerie atmosphere and the creepy (yet strangely endearing) protagonist are the strong points of "Salad Fingers" making it an interesting watch on its 10 weird but fascinating episodes, getting progressively creepier in each chapter. Yes, it could be somewhat self-indulgent at moments, and yes, the bleak nature of the plot are definitely not something that could be easily enjoyed for every viewer, but personally, I liked this series. I liked its mood, animation style and characters, and I think is such a shame that there are not so much horror-themed animations as this one, since even to this day, most viewers still feel that cartoons should be always comedies. But fortunately, from time to time there is always some unique shows that dare to be different instead of imitating what everything else keeps doing. And I am more than thankful for that.
8/10.
But such kind of generalization would be unfair. After all, some really good stuff originally debuted on Newgrounds...The work of some animators such as Harry Partridge and Max Gilardi had its humble beginnings on this website. And one those creators was David Firth, whose most iconic work is this web series, which showed that while flash animation was mostly used for silly shorts filled with references and shocking humor (Not that there is anything wrong with that) it also can be used in a darker, more haunting manner.
The eerie atmosphere and the creepy (yet strangely endearing) protagonist are the strong points of "Salad Fingers" making it an interesting watch on its 10 weird but fascinating episodes, getting progressively creepier in each chapter. Yes, it could be somewhat self-indulgent at moments, and yes, the bleak nature of the plot are definitely not something that could be easily enjoyed for every viewer, but personally, I liked this series. I liked its mood, animation style and characters, and I think is such a shame that there are not so much horror-themed animations as this one, since even to this day, most viewers still feel that cartoons should be always comedies. But fortunately, from time to time there is always some unique shows that dare to be different instead of imitating what everything else keeps doing. And I am more than thankful for that.
8/10.
Amazing
dicomaerlinolar8 February 2019
Yeah, great show
ericstevenson31 January 2019
David Firth is one of the best cartoonists of all time! I will admit that I personally don't think this is his best work. I still love it! This series tells the story of Salad Fingers, a really weird guy living in an empty wasteland. There is implied to be a war of some kind. Maybe what we're seeing is the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse.
There's never an exact explanation as to exactly what is going on. Maybe the name implies that the character himself is made of lettuce? I mean, he's certainly green! It can get dark and surreal, but you should be used to it given the nature of Firth's cartoons. The animation and creativity often gets better every episode. With few characters, it still knows how to set up a good story. ***1/2
There's never an exact explanation as to exactly what is going on. Maybe the name implies that the character himself is made of lettuce? I mean, he's certainly green! It can get dark and surreal, but you should be used to it given the nature of Firth's cartoons. The animation and creativity often gets better every episode. With few characters, it still knows how to set up a good story. ***1/2
Post-war English story with freaky imagery and context
shalini-8457818 September 2019
Warning: Spoilers
It is really freaky to hear an absolutely normal post war English story and lines maybe from a mixture of old English movies or story books. But place these with the imagery of salad fingers. If you won't looking at tv and just listening to lines with no background sounds you would think it is an English movie. It's very interesting!
I resonate with this. A little too much
mangoslyf4 June 2022
Rather self explanatory here, this stuck with me. This wasteland type setting feels like an inside look into my own head. Always full, but always empty. The encounters Mr. Fingers here has feel so similar to my own interactions, in a few ways. I literally can't talk to people. I feel like I can't understand them, and I like to make up their responses in my own head. To compensate
The lack of plot is fun. Some later episodes do follow a plot, sure, but the early ones really don't. It's just Mr. Fingers enjoying life. And I really love that.
I don't have a favorite episode, but I always love coming back and watching it all.
I don't have a favorite episode, but I always love coming back and watching it all.
Alone with the Shadow
osakar18 December 2016
The reviewer at the bottom of this list had it right. Salad Fingers is great mood. But what does it actually show? The world it portrays is a world of ONLY the Shadow; The Shadow and isolation - nothing more. But this is a purge: it does not show the truth of the world: only Miyazaki does that. Spirited Away does it best.
A world of only shadow appeals only to those who blind themselves to light.
*** I still give this 7 for the mood and for nostalgic reasons. I like it when the red water comes out.
**** I refer to the Shadow as Jung described it; that hidden, darker aspect of the unconscious.
A world of only shadow appeals only to those who blind themselves to light.
*** I still give this 7 for the mood and for nostalgic reasons. I like it when the red water comes out.
**** I refer to the Shadow as Jung described it; that hidden, darker aspect of the unconscious.
I like rusty spoons
Lain66620 May 2020
Salad Fingers is about a green humanoid creature who gets up to some unusual Hijinks.
Salad Finger is an animated web series made by David Firth..
It takes place in an empty,spooky wasteland at an unknown time. The series is great and very spooky. The animation is great and makes this series more scary and lively.
The characters are all interesting and creepy. The design of them are gross and odd. The Voice acting is great and I love it.
I would recommend this to someone used to seeing gross stuff and interested in horror.
Salad Finger is an animated web series made by David Firth..
It takes place in an empty,spooky wasteland at an unknown time. The series is great and very spooky. The animation is great and makes this series more scary and lively.
The characters are all interesting and creepy. The design of them are gross and odd. The Voice acting is great and I love it.
I would recommend this to someone used to seeing gross stuff and interested in horror.
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CamdenGregware29 May 2019
amazing with a mysterious charm.
justinrichmond-5116812 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I love this series alot. It circles around a disfigured creature living in a waste land that is implied to receive sexual pleasure from rust and self-harm.
Some say the animation is bad, but that's the charm of the show.
It can get quite violent, scary, and dark, but i overall think its a masterpiece.
Some say the animation is bad, but that's the charm of the show.
It can get quite violent, scary, and dark, but i overall think its a masterpiece.
A little too strange
itwperiod3 December 2019
Warning: Spoilers
It's kinda cool, but the only episode I found "fascinating" is glass brother (which was actually pretty cool).
I'm not really sure what to think of it, because the animation is kinda cool, but I'm not really sure of what the point of watching the series is if nothing much happens.
One episode, saladfingers is eating another version of himself, but nothing comes of it. I guess the shock value is why people watch, but I found the shock value to wear off by episode 3.
Of course this series is great for reactions, because plenty of people like watching their favorite YouTubers being appalled by a green zombie doing "things" and making "sounds".
But if you're not a reaction channel trying to generate views, or bored, then don't watch this.
To be fair though, there is a good chance you will like this, because it's interesting, I just am not the type of person who watches this stuff a lot. Even though I watched every episode.
I'm not really sure what to think of it, because the animation is kinda cool, but I'm not really sure of what the point of watching the series is if nothing much happens.
One episode, saladfingers is eating another version of himself, but nothing comes of it. I guess the shock value is why people watch, but I found the shock value to wear off by episode 3.
Of course this series is great for reactions, because plenty of people like watching their favorite YouTubers being appalled by a green zombie doing "things" and making "sounds".
But if you're not a reaction channel trying to generate views, or bored, then don't watch this.
To be fair though, there is a good chance you will like this, because it's interesting, I just am not the type of person who watches this stuff a lot. Even though I watched every episode.
A mood, nothing more
Doctor_Phil4 December 2013
Another reviewer wrote, "it really does open your mind to what the world is coming to, what we're doing to the Earth, and in time what we could do to ourselves if we succeed in perishing our world. People who appreciate art, and appreciate a profound storyline will enjoy Salad Fingers: contrary to the belief it's an absurd cartoon with little meaning."
Art is a slippery concept. There are artistic elements here: the character quirks and gentle psychosis of salad fingers, the dream-like, minimalist animation. But mere creation of a mood does not, in my mind, rise to the level of art. I don't mean to condemn the attempt with my low rating. Experiments must be made. But this is a failed experiment, and because it lacks any structure, conventional narrative, or beauty, there's nothing left to like after that failure. There is no profound storyline. Salad Fingers does not speak to human experience, not even the experience of delusional psychotics. There is no reasonable, interesting, apparent interpretation of the events, no way to make sense of it. (And don't tell me that "not making sense is its sense!" Kafka did that right. This is not Kafka.) It's a bunch of random creepy stuff thrown together, made independently without any story or plan.
Art is a slippery concept. There are artistic elements here: the character quirks and gentle psychosis of salad fingers, the dream-like, minimalist animation. But mere creation of a mood does not, in my mind, rise to the level of art. I don't mean to condemn the attempt with my low rating. Experiments must be made. But this is a failed experiment, and because it lacks any structure, conventional narrative, or beauty, there's nothing left to like after that failure. There is no profound storyline. Salad Fingers does not speak to human experience, not even the experience of delusional psychotics. There is no reasonable, interesting, apparent interpretation of the events, no way to make sense of it. (And don't tell me that "not making sense is its sense!" Kafka did that right. This is not Kafka.) It's a bunch of random creepy stuff thrown together, made independently without any story or plan.
my absolute hero ;)
youngspartan11 December 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I love salad fingers with all my heart, he brings so much joy to my life. If you think this is too psychopathic, then you need to lighten up a bit, andrew hands. Your legs are made of cotton, and they're far too long. It is an emotional rollercoaster, taking you on a wild ride form the perspective of a beautiful and saintly being. I relate to Mr. Fingers with all of my inner soul and when he's happy, i'm happy :)
This is not too scary unless you're a dirty little minge splinter, connection to the characters is enough to rid you of your apprehensions. I recommend you show this to your children, as my mother did to me, and it has greatly deepened our connection. The art is beautiful, especially considering it is predominantly done by one absolute unit of a man. The real life flesh boy looks like a deformed penis ;) my friend's grandma has a make-a-wish set up to watch salad fingers beginning to end until it kicks in ;)
Kind of intriguing... for about two minutes
SusieSalmonLikeTheFish23 October 2014
Warning: Spoilers
The animation in the Salad Fingers cartoon isn't bad. The problem is, it's incredibly strange. I love weird things, I love The Addams Family, The Corpse Bride, Eating Raoul, etc. but Salad Fingers is weird to the point where not only is it not funny, it's just more annoying and dull than anything else.
The story of Salad Fingers appears to be that Salad Fingers was a normal guy, but after a nuclear bomb was dropped, he is the lone survivor and is getting sick - mentally and physically - from radiation. As he is the lone survivor in what looks to be post-war Britain, he has gone mad and begun inventing imaginary playmates for himself.
There is an interesting plot here, but one of the other reviews seems to think it was a cartoon made to raise awareness of the environment and pollution. Clearly it is just meant to be comedic and to appeal to those out there who love creepy things, not everything has a message behind it. Salad Fingers has little, if any, soundtrack. It has one, maybe two, voice actors. For an independent cartoon you can see that effort has obviously been put in, but there are some moments to recall that are not only strange, but perverse and disgusting, frankly pointless:
1) Salad Fingers picks up a rusty spoon and says aloud, "the feeling of rusty spoons against my salad fingers is almost orgasmic". What the hell?
2) Salad Fingers pokes himself with a dead nettle plant and says "the nettle makes the milk squirt from my teat." Uh, what the hell again?
3) Salad Fingers' "birthing scene" in the last couple episodes... ugh.
4) he appears to murder a small child and then dreams of being in a meat locker.
5) He pops a sowbug named Bordois open with his finger.
6) he stabs himself and says, "I like it when the red water pours out." Sometimes it's best just to listen and not see for yourself.
Honestly, avoid this cartoon, it's a waste of time to watch, is at times something only psychopaths would find humerus, it's just not worth it. Its current 8.3 out of 10 rating makes me very worried for society.
The story of Salad Fingers appears to be that Salad Fingers was a normal guy, but after a nuclear bomb was dropped, he is the lone survivor and is getting sick - mentally and physically - from radiation. As he is the lone survivor in what looks to be post-war Britain, he has gone mad and begun inventing imaginary playmates for himself.
There is an interesting plot here, but one of the other reviews seems to think it was a cartoon made to raise awareness of the environment and pollution. Clearly it is just meant to be comedic and to appeal to those out there who love creepy things, not everything has a message behind it. Salad Fingers has little, if any, soundtrack. It has one, maybe two, voice actors. For an independent cartoon you can see that effort has obviously been put in, but there are some moments to recall that are not only strange, but perverse and disgusting, frankly pointless:
1) Salad Fingers picks up a rusty spoon and says aloud, "the feeling of rusty spoons against my salad fingers is almost orgasmic". What the hell?
2) Salad Fingers pokes himself with a dead nettle plant and says "the nettle makes the milk squirt from my teat." Uh, what the hell again?
3) Salad Fingers' "birthing scene" in the last couple episodes... ugh.
4) he appears to murder a small child and then dreams of being in a meat locker.
5) He pops a sowbug named Bordois open with his finger.
6) he stabs himself and says, "I like it when the red water pours out." Sometimes it's best just to listen and not see for yourself.
Honestly, avoid this cartoon, it's a waste of time to watch, is at times something only psychopaths would find humerus, it's just not worth it. Its current 8.3 out of 10 rating makes me very worried for society.
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