What is buddy jesus?

Buddy Jesus is a fictional character from the 1999 film "Dogma," written and directed by Kevin Smith. The character is portrayed as a friendly and approachable version of Jesus Christ, with a big smile and a thumbs up gesture. Buddy Jesus serves as a parody of the commercialization and trivialization of religious figures. The character sparked controversy among some religious groups for its irreverent portrayal of Jesus. Despite this, Buddy Jesus has become a popular cultural icon and meme in popular culture.