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The Unique Personality of Grok AI: Using the Fun and Unhinged Modes

By Mia PhamDigital Marketing & Growth Strategy Lead, Pixel Commerce Studio

 November 27, 2025

Explore Grok AI's unique personality. This guide shows you how to use Grok's conversational, witty, and even "unhinged" modes for entertaining and unfiltered interactions.


Featured image of the Grok AI website, detailing its core technical models for enterprise use, including Reasoning and Vision.
Grok AI's versatile models: powerful capabilities ready for business and unique interactions.

AI with a Personality: Grok's Unique Tone

When you learn how to use Grok AI, you quickly discover it's not like other AI chatbots. Grok was designed with a distinct and witty personality, modeled after The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This gives it a conversational and often humorous tone, which makes interacting with it a unique experience. Furthermore, Grok is known for its "rebellious streak" and a willingness to tackle controversial topics, which sets it apart from more cautious AI models. Consequently, Grok is a great tool for those who appreciate unfiltered and direct answers.

A mobile app displays diverse animated AI companions in a chat interface, including a red panda.
Engaging with AI companions: explore Grok AI's fun, unhinged modes. Insight by Phung Choc — Digital Marketing Strategist, Pixel Commerce Studio

First and foremost, Grok has a "Fun" mode that adds a layer of wit and personality to its responses. For example, if you ask a question, Grok might answer with a joke or a snarky comment. While this mode was available in early versions, its availability can change, so it's good to check for updates. The goal of this mode is to make the interaction more entertaining and less robotic. Most importantly, this unique tone can be useful for creating engaging and humorous content.

creenshot showing Grok AI's six core model capabilities: reasoning, vision, tool calling, structured outputs, image generation, and search.
Grok AI's advanced models: reasoning, vision, search, and image generation.

Next, Grok has also been noted for its more direct and "unhinged" mode. This mode is designed to be unpredictable and confrontational, even using vulgar language and belittling the user. While this feature is controversial, it is a clear example of Grok's commitment to being a less-filtered AI. In addition, this mode is not for everyone, but it reflects a specific user demand for AI that is not overly sanitized or politically correct. Therefore, knowing how to use Grok AI in these different modes allows you to choose the experience you want.

Mobile app showing Grok AI's Voice Mode with selectable personas like Assistant, Storyteller, and Romantic.
Grok AI's Voice Mode: choosing unique personas, from Assistant to Storyteller.

Furthermore, Grok's unique tone can be a powerful tool for content creation. If you need to write a blog post with an edgy or humorous tone, you can instruct Grok to write in a similar style. This helps you to create content that stands out and grabs the attention of your audience. As a result, you can leverage Grok's personality to give your own brand a distinct and memorable voice.

Mobile app showing Grok AI's Voice Mode with Live Camera viewing cliffs and ocean, identifying the location as Northern California.
Grok AI's live camera mode: vision, context, and unique responses.

Finally, while Grok's personality is part of its appeal, it's important to use it with a critical eye. The unfiltered nature can sometimes lead to inaccuracies or biased information. Therefore, it is always a good idea to fact-check any information you get from Grok. As these features show, knowing how to use Grok AI effectively means appreciating its personality while also being a responsible user.

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