Ruby Gloom follows an irrepressibly upbeat goth girl who believes that “a frown is just a smile upside-down.” The Canadian series mixes dark comedy with lessons on optimism, friendship, and self-acceptance.
The 25 quotes below capture those themes while charting each character’s quirks and growth.
Well, look on the bright side, Misery, bad things happen to you when it doesn’t rain
Episode Details: (S01E01 “Gloomer Rumor”)
Speaker: Ruby Gloom
Context: Ruby reframes Misery’s gloom, defining the show’s core optimism.
I hate the rain, bad things happen to me when it rains
Episode Details: (S01E01 “Gloomer Rumor”)
Speaker: Misery Malkin
Context: Introduces Misery’s comic fatalism and ironic outlook.
Misery! It’s raining on your parade!
Episode Details: (S01E05 “Iris Springs Eternal”)
Speaker: Ruby Gloom
Context: Light tease shows Ruby’s caring friendship amid constant storms.
At least it’s not acid rain…
Episode Details: (S01E05 “Iris Springs Eternal”)
Speaker: Misery Malkin
Context: Misery finds a twisted silver lining, subverting expectations.
This is more fun than the day I almost lost four toes in the Gloomsville ice storm!
Episode Details: (S01E08 “Unsung Hero”)
Speaker: Misery Malkin
Context: Dark humour highlights her resilience in misfortune.
Misery! How did your hair get that way?
Episode Details: (S01E10 “Skull Boys Don’t Cry”)
Speaker: Ruby Gloom
Context: Everyday absurdity punctuates their friendship dynamics.
I was doing an up-do and it up and went. My hair should be declared a no-fly zone
Episode Details: (S01E10 “Skull Boys Don’t Cry”)
Speaker: Misery Malkin
Context: Self-deprecation turns disaster into comedy gold.
Children… cheerful, playful, children… Why? WHY?!
Episode Details: (S02E06 “I’ll Be Home for Misery”)
Speaker: Morose Malkin
Context: Morose’s dread contrasts sharply with Ruby’s hospitality.
For the first time, I’m speechless. Really, really speechless. I couldn’t say a word. Nothing comes to mind
Episode Details: (S02E04 “Gloomates”)
Speaker: Poe
Context: The verbose raven is silenced, underscoring a moment of awe.
Right! Bit of a sticky wicket this. Now, if we want Iris to play ball with Ruby, we need a stiff upper lip and a lot of elbow grease!
Episode Details: (S02E03 “Misery Loves Company”)
Speaker: Skull Boy
Context: His theatrical pep talk reveals identity-seeking tendencies.
Thank goodness I’m related to a long line of generals, or I wouldn’t have understood what I just said either
Episode Details: (S02E03 “Misery Loves Company”)
Speaker: Skull Boy
Context: Self-aware punchline shows comic insecurity.
I’m good!
Episode Details: (S01E01 “Gloomer Rumor”)
Speaker: Iris Rainbow
Context: Catchphrase after every mishap conveys fearless exuberance.
Scaredy seen dinosaurs? Here one day, gone next! Me not know why. Scaredy knows?
Episode Details: (S02E06 “I’ll Be Home for Misery”)
Speaker: Mayhem Malkin
Context: Childlike curiosity adds levity amid family chaos.
Hmm. I have an inkling… Ah! I mean, no! Scaredy not know! Not know at all!
Episode Details: (S02E06 “I’ll Be Home for Misery”)
Speaker: Scaredy Bat
Context: Nervous brilliance peeks through his perpetual anxiety.
The house. It’s… up
Episode Details: (S02E04 “Gloomates”)
Speaker: Frank
Context: Understated reaction to surreal adventure underscores laid-back humour.
I can’t believe it
Episode Details: (S02E04 “Gloomates”)
Speaker: Len
Context: Simple disbelief mirrors viewers’ astonishment.
Ruby, have to warn you—my cousins together are—
Episode Details: (S02E03 “Misery Loves Company”)
Speaker: Misery Malkin
Context: Protective side surfaces before inevitable chaos.
Restrained but delightful, I’m sure
Episode Details: (S02E03 “Misery Loves Company”)
Speaker: Ruby Gloom
Context: Ruby’s optimism overrides ominous warnings.
Welcome, family!
Episode Details: (S02E03 “Misery Loves Company”)
Speaker: Ruby Gloom
Context: Open-armed greeting embodies inclusive spirit.
You are not at all I expecting
Episode Details: (S02E03 “Misery Loves Company”)
Speaker: Scaredy Bat
Context: Polite honesty highlights his cultural humour.
One of these days I’m going to get a complex
Episode Details: (S02E03 “Misery Loves Company”)
Speaker: Tooth Fairy
Context: Satire of overworked magical beings.
At least everything worked out that day—ten toes at last count!
Episode Details: (S01E08 “Unsung Hero”)
Speaker: Misery Malkin
Context: Dark punchline underlines persistent survival.
Don’t worry. I wouldn’t be one of those obnoxious kids asking the same thing over and over and over! That’s not me!
Episode Details: (S02E12 “Last Train to Gloomsville Part 1”)
Speaker: Iris Rainbow
Context: Self-ironic admission of her hyperactivity.
Where were you on the night of… tonight?!
Episode Details: (S02E13 “Last Train to Gloomsville Part 2”)
Speaker: Len
Context: Mock interrogation showcases the twins’ theatrical flair.
Oooh! Is that the train I hear?! Is it? Is it? Is it the train?!
Episode Details: (S02E12 “Last Train to Gloomsville Part 1”)
Speaker: Iris Rainbow
Context: Childlike wonder epitomises her boundless energy.
