Bubbles (Trailer Park Boys)

Showcase did not initially agree to have Bubbles included in the series. Series creator Mike Clattenburg has stated his belief that if the network had not greenlit the character, the show would not have been a success. Co-star John Paul Tremblay stated that Smith "totally developed that character. He threw those glasses on one day, and we were like, 'Wow. This guy needs to be on the show.'" One of Bubbles' signtature characteristics are his glasses. Mike Smith recalled their origin: "My girlfriend at the time was in Texas visiting family and they went to an estate sale and she found these glasses. They were 50 cents, and she knew that I would think they were funny because they were so thick, so she bought them as a joke. There was a picture of the old lady who the glasses belonged to, too. She only had 50 cents on her, so she bought the glasses but not the picture. I would love to have that picture." ==Character biography==

Bubbles is the youngest primary character, Julian and Ricky's closest friend, and the series' breakout character. In the first season, like most of the characters in the show, Bubbles maintains a somewhat-reserved demeanour to look good on camera. As the series progresses, he reveals many sides to his personality. Bubbles' full name is never revealed, and he is simply referred to by hospitals, courts, and other officials as "Bubbles." A Haligonian, ==Reception and legacy==

American musician Axl Rose has been described as a big fan of the series and of Bubbles. Axl brought the character's actor, Mike Smith, on tour with him. In 2005, Mike Smith in character as Bubbles, along with Robb Wells and John Paul Tremblay as Ricky and Julian, threw out the first pitch at the home opener of the 2005 Toronto Blue Jays season at the Rogers Centre. He appeared on the Barenaked Ladies album Snacktime!. A Trailer Park Boys-themed restaurant was opened in Halifax, Nova Scotia called Bubbles Mansion. It was partly owned by Mike Smith and closed in 2010. ==Departure from Trailer Park Boys==

In November 2025, Smith was charged by the Halifax Regional Police with sexual assault relating to an incident that allegedly occurred in December 2017. As a result, a statement was released on the official Trailer Park Boys Facebook page confirming that Smith has left the show as a result of the controversy. ==See also==