At 1:11 Snoozebutton is saying it isn't an afterlife but an infinite/eternal life. A p with a line over it is a medical abbreviation that means after, and then she combines the infinity symbol with an ankh which represents eternal life.
Thank you so much, I couldn’t work out what the first symbol was!! I knew it had to be something about the afterlife but I thought it must be from another language or religion, I didn’t think to look for medical symbols!
As much as I loved the monologues in Interface, I'm really starting to appreciate the decision to make this series more about conversations. It's such a perfect change to differentiate the two series' vibes.
Also the type of conversations. Not just the moody monologue style of Butthead like Interface had, which I still love, but also the very stark contrast of the young child who doesn't take anything serious and calls him boomer lol.
@@moreOddThanNess That's exactly what I was thinking of, the humor is way more at the front and it gives it a much more laid-back vibe. Lana is a great character to break up the pace, I hope she sticks around
I’m just loving how wonderfully abstract and well-designed this universe is, always looking forward to the next one. And then promptly snickering with Lana just chanting “boomer!” At smear. Never change.
There are no more barriers to cross. All I have in common with the uncontrollable and the insane, the vicious and the evil, all the mayhem I have caused and my utter indifference toward it I have now surpassed.
I had a dream I died once and it was so real, I had been untethered to time and space. I was so scared to not be attached to anything until I realized that without time and space I'm everywhere at all times and nowhere at all times, and each moment is still there in time. I felt myself let go and it was so beautiful but then I woke up lmao. Damn!
Excited to see where this goes. Its hard to say given how far in the distance that was, but that sure looked a lot like Henryk floating down on that parachute.
The philosophies of Smear and Lana reflect their age, it's so interesting to watch them interact because they're both right. "The journey is the purpose of the spirit, once you find out the destination you strive for doesn't exist" "Boooomer"
This episode was hilarious! Some worldbuilding too :) Smear's "acting calm"-face had me in stitches! And those final frames were more than interesting. This is a pleasure!
Umami I am back for the 9th time to rewatch this. I wanted to say that your animations give me such a unique feeling. I need to laugh and cry at the same time, and by the end I’m just left feeling choked up on such a weird way.
I watched all of Interface and to be honest, a lot of the overarching story went over my head, but it didn’t matter because each episode was so weird, artistic, and interesting that I didn’t need to understand more than the art. That might happen to me with this series too, but I think that’s one of the best things about it. I can sit back and enjoy the videos and how they make me feel; I can dedicate the time to try and understand the abstract of these series, I can sit and enjoy the video for all the work and dedication put into it. Like a lot of others, something about umami’s work brings out certain emotions or feelings that are hard to describe, but at the same time are so easily embodied by the trademark static/ fuzz/ and moving lines in most of their work! And it’s free. I can only think of two RU-vidrs I would pay to support once I’m able and umami is one of them.
Not gonna lie seeing Smear's usually stoic expression change into a scared one actually kind of scared me. Also I love the child's quips, she's like the Mischief of this series, but, a little more literal definition of the word.
Wonderful job, I loved this one even more than the last two. I have to say, smear grows on me more and more each episode - and I already loved him at the beginning! I also have to admit I was genuinely worried for Snoozebutton when she disappeared… how have you made me attached to a flower that only makes noises?? Anyway, great stuff once again, I’m looking forward to dissecting the meaning of it in my own time.
i feel like everything that was done in interface has set-up something far more expansive than i thought possible. now that we're in SAFE MODE, not only the plot has grown, but the art style has attained some kind of new dimension. it's so much more than just stylistic choice, but feels integral to the world and narrative. i don't know how long you've been planning this, but this beyond cool. incredibly clever.
I love how smear seems to genuinely care for snooze, treats her like she’s family. I don’t know many duplex galaxy brains or sentient telepathic potted plants myself but most folks I know tend to reserve that kind of affection for pets or loved ones. It reminds me of times I’d have riding along with past s/os, the way it was hard to take our eyes off each other. Someone else in the comments here said it best; find someone who looks at you the way snooze and smear do with each other.
Snooze Button (translated): Forsaken by pod, to live and die on the plate. Forgive me father, for my time has come, yet I am not ready for the path fate chose. Me against man, a mighty adversary. And I know, he, is not my foe. He is my brother, and we, we are your sons.
I walked out from my $15 breakfast that was just served to me….. to watch this in my car. I’d rather eat cold food than to wait ten minutes to see this. Definitely should have paid to see this sooner.
Is no one talking about Chimney Alfonzo's cabin at 2:32? This kind of makes me think that all of Umami's works might take place in the same "universe", the interface. Also the ping pong ball showing up is a reference to another Umami animation.
Oh my god, Safe Mode is becoming more and more creative, interesting and exciting with each episode! Great job, umami. It feels like you put your soul and heart in it. Can't wait to see the next one! P.s. I literally screamed then I noticed Mischief on the sun surface! So happy to see him again ;w;
Honestly I really dig your style mixed with a more seemingly light hearted affair. It has a really unique sense of contrast and is really fun. I already am gushing over Snooze Button's expressions and her cute voice.
Can I just say that this series is by far one of the most wonderful and captivating thing I've seen in a long time? It truly is one of the most beautiful thing to come out of this year
This is so good! The characters show so much emotion. Especially Snooze Button, she has the cutest face expressions ever. Also, could someone try to tell me what her first speech bubble meant? The second one probably meant "how long will it take?", but I don't understand the first one.
"Lana always with the qips". Can't blame her with a name like smear how can she not. Nice to see safe mode evolve and hope to evolve. May Canada go a different route on its legislation
I just love the music. So surreal and calming. Yep, nothing like just chilling out and relaxing, listening to- Smear:"Woeo *AAAAAaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaaaaaoo!* " .............some soothing tunes........
Without any barriers to cross... ...it has become one with the uncontrollable and the insane, the vicious and the evil... ...all the mayhem it causes and its utter indifference toward it. That ping pong truly ping-peaked.
Maybe I haven't seen many shows as of late, but you brings so much life and dimension to these characters, a palpable feeling of a world they live in, and aren't simply in it. The interactions between Smear, Lana and Snooze, the landmarks and scenery, every effect and action feels surreal- yet fitting for the bizarre world they're in. This is such a breath of fresh air to me, I feel so invested and entertained with each passing second. This deserves so much more than to be just a RU-vid series, I can't stop watching it!!
Interface is a tremendous series... but I feel Safe Mode is already even better. Just my perception after 3 episodes, but I love it even more than its predecessor.
@@abstractdaddy take as much time as you need, friend. You can't rush art. Everything I've seen from you has been excellent. I have no doubts. Very excited for episode 4.
I love Snooze Button so much, but _all_ of these new characters like Lana and Smear are so endearing and interesting, not to mention I love their abstract designs!
This new series so far really contrasts the interactions seen in interface and I enjoy the nods being made to it intended or not. Need more of this thanks Umami
Holy crap I was not expecting part 3 today! I just discovered umami this past week and I've been binging all the videos. Timing could not have been better!
Wow! Incredible job, I’m really loving how safe mode is going. Also do you have any update on the cerebral electricity vinyls? The pre order status hasn’t updated in a while.
They are finished! They are shipping them to me this week. The reason why they were taking so long is that first they forgot to put posters in them, then again they put the wrong posters in them. Once I receive them I'll be mailing them out non stop until it's done.
You reached high-quality standarts of animation. Every single line gets me. It amazes me how you're doing your work, brilliant, colorful, meaningful. I hope you've got all inspiration you need! Waiting for new updates, umami, as usual
If one dares to think that umami's works are mere fiction, wait until the truth reveals a magnificent degree of resemblance between us and such figures. Different realities that serve the same exact archetypes, we are them, and they are us. And there's Nothin' to Worry About.
Safe Mode/Inner Interface is just the U m a m i experience, with several references to older works. Such as Alfonzo's house and the eternal ping pong ball. (I wonder what else will we see)
Outstanding work worth watching. It's very cool the paint animations looks very vintage & old school also the background music is also old school love the retro stuff in this artwork 🎬📽️👍
Just watched all 3 episods first time and SAFE MODE so far feels eery similar to Interface but also different enough to feel very fresh and surprising. Really looking forward to where umami will take this and us with it.
awesome work as always! there's something about the style of safe mode that i've been enjoying more than interface. i think it's the more character-driven, direct conversations just clicking better with me.
