There are many amazing characters in the cartoon series Gravity Falls, one of them is Buddy "Bud" Gleeful is the father of Gideon Gleeful, who, despite his friendly nature, is a known con-man who supports questionable business, such as his son's fraudulent psychic act and his own shoddy car business. He's also a former member of the Blind Eye Society. A Gravity Falls cursor with Bud Gleeful.