For most people, Friday's just a day before the weekend. But after this Friday, this wiki never be the same.
What is the Work?[]
Friday is a stoner hood comedy film made by New Line Cinema. It centers around Craig Jones, an unmotivated 20-something year old man, as he hangs out with his pothead best friend Smokey while dealing the everyday issues in their South Central neighborhood.
Who is the Candidate?[]
- Craig Jones is the main protagonist of the Friday franchise. He was portrayed by Ice Cube.
- Smokey (real name Clarence) is one of the two deuteragonists (alongside Day-Day) of the Friday franchise. He was portrayed by Chris Tucker.
- Daymond Jones also known as Day Day Jones is one of the deuteragonists (alongside Smokey) of the Friday franchise. He is portrayed by Mike Epps.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?[]
Craig[]
Basic Traits[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Craig has saved his cousin Day-Day and Roach from the Joker Brothers after the two were taken hostage.
- Courageous/Reckless: When necessary, Craig is willing to face any obstacles without hesitation.
- Energetic: While not as manic as Smokey and Day-Day, Craig has moments of getting riled up.
- Stubborn: Craig often refuses to get a job as his father Willie asks him to.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: Throughout the films, Craig wants to hook up with a woman he shows interest in.
- Hard-Working: Unlike Day-Day, Craig takes his job as a security guard seriously and keeps a level head to make money to pay rent for their apartment.
- Optimistic: Despite the many setbacks he endures, Craig continues to look on the bright side.
- Determined: Regardless of the obstacles stacked against him, Craig refuses to back out from a fight.
- Confident: Craig has high faith in himself and his ability to win over the ladies.
- Resilient: Craig manages to defeat Deebo despite being nearly killed by the latter in a street fight.
- Youthful: While he is one of the most sensible characters in the series, Craig enjoys partying, smoking weed and hooking up with women like any other young man.
Bonus Traits[]
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Craig is very loyal to his best friend Smokey to the point where he refuses to let him die in the hands of Big Worm.
- Possesses Plot Armor: In the first film, Craig survives a drive-by shooting by Big Worm's minions and manages to defeat Deebo despite being nearly killed by the latter.
- Short-Tempered: Though rather laid-back, Craig has moments of losing his patience, especially with Smokey and Day-Day's antics and the stupidity of his neighbors.
- Has a Mentor: Craig's father teaches him how to solve issues and overcome his enemies by using his fists rather than guns.
- Mischievous: Craig has moments of teasing his family and friends.
- Rebellious: Craig often disobeys his father's demands to get employed.
- Is a Blood Knight: Craig shows a fair amount of pleasure in fighting his enemies, especially Deebo.
- Is a Mascot with Attitude: Craig is a laid-back and smart-alecky slacker who enjoys smoking marijuana and hooking up with women.
- Street-Smart: Craig is highly capable of thinking of plans on the fly.
Smokey[]
Basic Traits[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Smokey has assisted Craig in gaining $200 to pay back his debt to Big Worm.
- Courageous/Reckless: While somewhat cowardly, Smokey would risk his life to protect his friends, such as shooting at Big Worm's minions to protect Craig.
- Energetic: Smokey is incredibly manic and loud to the point of being hyperactive.
- Stubborn: Smokey often tries to have his way despite Craig consistently reasoning with him to do something.
- For example, Smokey refuses to sell marijuana to Hector when Craig suggest him to do so to make enough money to pay off of his debt.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: After Big Worm threatens to kill him and Craig for not having $200 to give him, Smokey makes it his mission to pay off his debt by 10 p.m.
- Unintelligent: Though rather savvy when necessary, Smokey is impulsive, short-sighted and generally lacks common sense.
- Optimistic:Smokey maintains an overall upbeat attitude, even when he is in a detrimental situation.
- Confident/Cocky: Smokey has a boastful approach to situations to the point of underestimating the threats people like Big Worm pose to him and his friends.
- Youthful: Smokey is a fun-loving, loudmouthed and immature stoner who enjoys smoking marijuana and hooking up with women.
Bonus Traits[]
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Smokey values his friendship with Craig, going as far as to shoot at Big Worm's minions to protect him during a drive-by.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Alongside Craig, Smokey survives the drive-by in the neighborhood.
- Short-Tempered: While typically a happy-go-lucky guy, Smokey has moments of being irritated by some of his neighbors.
- Mischievous: Smokey has a tendency of making fun of others.
- Rebellious: Smokey rarely does what his mother Joann expects him to do.
- Is a Mascot with Attitude: Smokey is a rebellious, mischievous, laid-back and goofy stoner with a larger-than-life personality.
- Street-Smart: Smokey is highly capable of thinking on the fly.
Day-Day[]
Basic Traits[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Day-Day has helped Craig take down the Robber Santa Claus, who has been stealing Christmas gifts all over the neighborhood.
- Energetic: Day-Day is excitable and hammy to the point of being overdramatic.
- Stubborn: Day-Day rarely listens to Craig despite it often being wise to do so, given how sensible Craig is.
- Unintelligent: Day-Day is incredibly impulsive and rarely thinks through the ramifications of his actions.
- Optimistic: Day-Day usually has a cheerful disposition.
- Confident/Cocky: Day-Day often overestimates himself as a ladies' man when in reality, he often runs away from women like Baby D and has a hard time dealing with his ex-girlfriend D'Wana.
- Youthful: Day-Day is fun-loving and more immature than his cousin Craig.
Bonus Traits[]
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Day-Day views Roach as his best friend to the point of refusing to leave him behind when they were captured by the Joker Brothers.
- Short-Tempered: While he is usually a happy-go-lucky person, Day-Day has moments of losing his cool.
- Mischievous: Day-Day has a habit of poking fun at others.
- Is a Mascot with Attitude: Day-Day is a chill, fun-loving man who enjoys chasing women, smoking marijuana and making wisecracks.
- Street-Smart: Though not to the same extent as Craig, Day-Day can think on his feet when it is necessary.
Verdict?[]
Yes. As Willie Jones says, "You win some. You lose some. But you live. You live to fight another day." The lesson is especially apparent in Craig's journey, as he starts off in a passive and uncertain place but rises to the occasion by facing challenges (like Deebo) and standing up for himself and others, much like how Shonen heroes often overcome their personal flaws or fears. He shows that inner strength and courage can make an ordinary individual extraordinary.
As for Smokey and Day-Day, while they may not come off as traditional Shonen heroes at first glance, they show how loyal they are when the chips are down.
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