Greedy Humpty Dumpty is a weird, golden fever dream

Is it worth your time?

If you like old-school, slightly unsettling cartoons from the 1930s, you'll probably get a kick out of Greedy Humpty Dumpty. It is short, weird, and moves at a pace that feels like it’s fueled by too much caffeine. If you prefer your animation to make logical sense or follow a coherent emotional arc, you are going to hate this.

It’s barely a story, really. Just a guy—well, an egg guy—sitting on a pile of gold. Then he wants more gold. Then he goes for the sun. It feels like someone had a dream after eating bad cheese and decided to draw it immediately.

The animation style reminded me a bit of the frantic energy in Robinson Crusoe Ltd., though maybe a little more unhinged. There’s a distinct lack of rules here.

Odd moments I couldn't ignore

• The way Humpty’s face just… shifts. It’s like his features are made of wet clay.
• The gold, gold everywhere. It’s almost aggressive how much glittery stuff they packed into these frames.
• The sound design is loud. Like, surprisingly loud for a short that feels like it should be quiet and weird.

There’s a moment where he’s reaching for the sun, and the perspective just goes completely haywire. It’s not smooth, it’s not "prestige" work, it’s just messy. Honestly, I liked that. It felt human, like the person drawing it was just as impatient as the character was.

It reminds me a little of the frantic, desperate energy in Red-Headed Woman. Everyone is chasing something they shouldn't be, and the consequences don't seem to matter much to the cartoon physics of the world.

I don't think this was meant to be a masterpiece. It feels like a snack. A weird, slightly metallic, golden snack. Don't go in looking for depth. Just watch the egg lose his mind. 🥚✨