Jump to content
  • entries
    966
  • comments
    3,092
  • views
    292,981

Thoughts From A Fim Animator (On Derpy)


Angel Beat

473 views

It seems there has been alot of buzz about Derpy being "fixed". I saw the New version of Derpy in "The Last Round-Up" and I do admit it didn't settle well with me. I still enjoyed the original. I didn't like the reason why they had her change. It didn't seem at all offensive in my opinion. When I first saw the scene in the animatic' date=' I literally burst with joy. But I had a feeling that it might not settle with some fans and some people. Especially since people already have their own version of Derpy and people might get the wrong idea of her character.

 

Its not often that cartoons show fan content. Cause sometimes when you include Fan content, it usually can result to something negative (to fans or to others). And sometimes it also endangers the identity/essence of the show. Or if people like it, they will probably expect a lot more.To the point they might expect TOO much. So you could imagine my surprise when they decided to name Derpy and give her a voice.

 

Derpy has became more than just some fancy Easter egg in the show. She's became an Icon, a symbol to the fans of MLP:FIM. Though Derpy was created in a studio, her character was created by the fans. You can probably say that she represents all Bronies everywhere. Fans have enjoyed Derpy whenever they see her in the background until the point when she talked. The entire studio loves her as well. I was there in one of those Livestream chatrooms when people first heard her talk. It was quite entertaining how happy people were. So its no surprise to see people get really upset by this.

 

In a way, I understand why majority of fans are upset but blaming, pointing fingers and throwing hate around is not the way to do this. You're forgetting your own motto "Love and Tolerance". You bronies are one of inspiration and our greatest achievement. Don't sully your name by spreading Hate and intolerance. Remember, Tolerance is not the same as acceptance. If you are upset with something, display it in a more positive way. You'll get your message across much better than lashing it out with hate. Show some respect. Show some humility.

 

Oh I also want to address on a artist name Yamino. I've heard that she has been garnered a lot of hate by the Brony Community due to her not liking Derpy's portrayal. Let it be known, that she had NOTHING to do with the sudden change. She expressed an opinion on Derpy. That is all. She did not ask me to do this or anyone on the staff. I had to say this because the hate she's been receiving is unnecessary. So leave her be.

 

Also don't spam notes and messages to the people who work on the show. You're probably not going to get much out of it.

 

On the issue on Derpy whether she'll have the same Derp face expression and stuff. As an animator of the show, rest assured, she'll be fine. The show will still go on and I hope you will continue to support the show. Though Derpy is a great character, she is not essentially the reason why the show is awesome (though she is one of the Reasons). If Derpy never existed on that fateful scene in the first episode, would MLP be a bad show? Remember MLP is a great show because for what it is. I didn't know about Derpy until someone from the Studio pointed it out. I hope you'll still enjoy the show no matter what happens.

 

I hope this message will ease some of your minds. Thank you.[/quote']

 

Looks like Derpy will derp into the future~

8 Comments


Recommended Comments

Keep in mind there was little to no controversy about Derpy when she was an unnamed, non-speaking background pony. And she was just as lovable back then. I imagine they shouldn't have any problem continuing to include her in that capacity just as they always had before.

 

If people want to continue raise a stink about it in that case, they're gonna have to work a lot harder to convince people that a random recurring pony with misaligned eyes is offensive.

Link to comment

Um, what's with the Derpy controversy in the first place? I'm not a big fan of her voice and think her character is a little too destructive, but otherwise she doesn't seem bad.

Link to comment
Um, what's with the Derpy controversy in the first place? I'm not a big fan of her voice and think her character is a little too destructive, but otherwise she doesn't seem bad.

 

Supposedly, the word "derp(y)" is ableist against those who have mental disabilities (disregarding the fact that it was really just used to describe her eyes). People complained that this made the character offensive, and you probably know the rest.

Link to comment

>Or if people like it, they will probably expect a lot more.To the point they might expect TOO much.

>You're forgetting your own motto "Love and Tolerance".

>Tolerance is not the same as acceptance.

 

I am in love with this animator

Link to comment
Guest
Add a comment...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...