Editing Kim Craig (section)

== Personality ==
Kim Craig’s character is filled with humorous quirks and notable traits. A recurring gag involves Kim’s elusive “best friend” Tina, who is frequently referenced yet never appears on the show. Tina is depicted as perpetually absent from Kim’s major life events due to various “problems.”

Kim’s struggles with her weight are also a point of comedic tension. Although she occasionally acknowledges these issues, she insists on viewing herself as “foxy and trim.” Kath’s attempts to steer Kim towards healthier choices often backfire, making Kim more defensive and stubborn. Both Kim and Kath humorously refer to themselves as “hornbags,” adding to the show’s playful tone.

A significant part of Kim’s humor stems from her rude, cutting remarks directed at her friend Sharon, especially during Sharon’s vulnerable moments. For example, when Sharon tearfully admits to feeling unloved, Kim coldly retorts, “I knew you would never get married... but the good news is I’m getting back with [[Brett Craig|Brett]].” Additionally, Kim is a devoted ''Big Brother Australia'' fan, often prioritizing TV over her responsibilities, which amplifies her couch potato tendencies over her role as a mother.

Kim’s self-image is a mix of confidence and insecurity. While she frequently describes herself as a “Yummy Mummy” and a “horn-bag,” suggesting high self-regard, she also experiences moments of self-doubt, particularly about her weight. This fluctuating self-perception contrasts with her mother Kath’s steady confidence in her own appearance, which she describes as “high maintenance.”

Like Kath, Kim is unemployed and struggles with both finding and maintaining a job. Her frequent firings from a call center reflect her lack of career direction and commitment. In the episode "The Moon," it’s revealed that Kim’s astrological sign is Scorpio, hinting at her fiery and intense personality traits.

Kim’s relationship with her family, especially with her husband Brett, is characterized by dysfunction and self-interest. She frequently criticizes her family members and shows little appreciation for their efforts, often blaming them for various mishaps. Despite attempting to establish her own household, Kim repeatedly ends up moving back with her mother, Kath, and Kath's husband, [[Kel Knight|Kel]]. This is partly due to poor decisions like lending money to her estranged father, Gary Poole, for failed ventures, which leads to the repossession of her and Brett's marital home.

Kim’s parenting style is notably self-centered. Although she enjoys the status of being a mother to [[Epponnee-Rae Craig|Epponnee Rae]], she often neglects her parental responsibilities, seeing her daughter more as an asset to bolster her own dreams. Kim hopes that Epponnee Rae will bring fame and fortune, pushing her into performances like ''Bubs Idol'' and trying to get her a role on ''Neighbours'', which ultimately fails due to Epponnee’s uncontrollable behavior. In contrast, Brett and Kath show genuine affection and care for Epponnee, with Brett involving her in his work (partly for sales) and Kath creating a nursery for her.

In a dream sequence episode set in the future, Kim imagines that she and Brett are divorced, with Brett remarried to Sharon and raising triplets together. In this vision, Epponnee (played by Kylie Minogue) marries and appears closer to Sharon than to Kim, underscoring Kim’s insecurities and strained relationships with those closest to her.