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Day #4 of the MLP 30 Day Challenge!
Spoiler*drumroll* Day #4: Favorite background character!
No introduction required!
Derpy isn't just best background character. She's Best Pony. Bronydom's mascot. The mare that defined the love for background ponies and the show in general. Ever since eagle-eyed bronies caught a gray mare cross-eyed from an animation error, theories were born, including being a mother (biological or otherwise) to Dinky (my favorite fanon), being Dr. Whooves's assistant/marefriend, and a mailmare (the latter becoming canon and pivotal in several episodes). No matter where she goes or how she shows up, that innocent, happy-go-lucky pegasus brightens the mood wherever she goes. No matter the episode quality, Derpy's appearance are always a treat.
Slice of Life really brought the background ponies into the forefront, but Derpy really shone. From wanting to fix the wedding invitation mistake to working hard to get the wedding set up on time, she was Equestria's little helper. Of course, there's her warm compliment to Whooves's scarf and this gem:
She's been a firm top favorite for years, initially second and then third when Starlight solidified second place. A wonderful, memorable character.