CastletonSnob 3,074 July 1, 2015 Share July 1, 2015 I've heard a few people compare Spike to Scrappy-Doo. If you know about Scrappy-Doo, that's not a good thing, as Scrappy-Doo is pretty much universally disliked. What do you think? Is he as bad as Scrappy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,074 July 2, 2015 Author Share July 2, 2015 I mean Scrappy, as in an unpopular character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkie-Guy 563 July 2, 2015 Share July 2, 2015 I don't dislike Spike. I dislike how he's usually written in Spike episodes. He's had good moments; I think he's got potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Note 2,748 July 2, 2015 Share July 2, 2015 I do completely agree, he's not hated. It's just when the episode's focus on him, he tends to be written poorly. I feel that his potential as a character could be better utilised besides making him a millstone. 1 (coming soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manic 121 July 2, 2015 Share July 2, 2015 He's nowhere near Scrappy levels, even if he's not the most popular character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Qiviut 22,430 July 2, 2015 Share July 2, 2015 (edited) Nope. Spike has a personality, he's liked by corners of the fandom, and has stolen the spotlight as a secondary character; but his episodes are bogged down by really bad writing. Scrappy is two-dimensional, annoying, constantly repeating his mistakes, and thoroughly pointless. Edited July 2, 2015 by Dark Qiviut 2 "Talent is a pursued interest." — Bob Ross Pro-Brony articles: 1/2/3/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,074 July 2, 2015 Author Share July 2, 2015 But I can't imagine he's popular with fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey-Wikey 378 September 12, 2015 Share September 12, 2015 I've seen this Spike being compared to Scrappy-Doo thing a lot. How are they anything alike? Spike's role and appearances are/is pretty evened out. While Scrappy-Doo's role is forced as hell, and he appeared way too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt .45 259 September 12, 2015 Share September 12, 2015 Here's the thing most of you may be too young to remember. When Scrappy was added to Scooby Doo, he was a forced in character. He was added into later seasons as the show grew stale, (kinda like when they added celebrity guest stars)so after several seasons of us being used to the dynamic that Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby shared, they throw in the annoying little pup. That is the main reason for the Scrappy hate (that, and he was a bad character). Spike on the other hoof, has been a part of the My Little Pony franchise since before Friendship is Magic. So, no. Not comparable at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey-Wikey 378 September 12, 2015 Share September 12, 2015 But I can't imagine he's popular with fans. Some Bronies dislike him? True. Most Bronies dislike him? No. Plus, compared to characters like Prince Blueblood, or Snips and Sails, hate for Spike is pretty low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,851 September 12, 2015 Share September 12, 2015 But I can't imagine he's popular with fans. A lack of popularity does not equal Scrappy Doo. Even playing devil's advocate yoy have to understand that Spike rarely sits at the bottom of 'worst pony/character lists' whereas Scrappy does in his respective franchise ... by a mile. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddboy Olaf 10,628 September 12, 2015 Share September 12, 2015 The only real connection that I see is that both are unnecessary sidekicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyNamedEarl 1,332 September 13, 2015 Share September 13, 2015 No. Scrappy isn't nearly as annoying and useless. 1 Creator of MLP Ruined Vines and Recorder Sh*t Equestria's Biggest Hip-Hop Nerd Everyday is Leg Day! Follow me on Twitter: @EarlBrony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashen Pathfinder 16,161 September 14, 2015 Share September 14, 2015 Spike is likable, fairly deep, and has had plenty of moments to be proud of. "The Crystal Empire" especially comes to mind... Scrappy on the other is continually one of the most annoying cartoon characters in existence. I was never a Scooby Doo fan, but every time he was on I wanted to tell him "bad boy, sit." >:-( 1 Pathfinder I Sojourner I Corsair | Zu'hra I Autumn | Scarlet Willow | Gypsy | Silverthorn | Crystal Whisper | Radiant Historia | And many other OCs~ Matching signatures with mah Bestie MOONLIGHT <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,538 September 14, 2015 Share September 14, 2015 Rainbow Dash is more like scrappy. Lemme at em! Lemme at em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty121325 64 September 14, 2015 Share September 14, 2015 I strongly disagree. Spike is nothing like Scrappy-Doo. Scrappy-Doo was merely a character created to boost ratings. Too bad it backfired. Spike at least has a personality and character development; Scrappy has none of that. I cannot believe that someone would even compare the two. Scrappy is hated so much that there is a trope for this: The Scrappy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Lightning 784 September 14, 2015 Share September 14, 2015 A lack of popularity does not equal Scrappy Doo. Even playing devil's advocate yoy have to understand that Spike rarely sits at the bottom of 'worst pony/character lists' whereas Scrappy does in his respective franchise ... by a mile. I actually liked Scrappy! and how is "The Magician" guy not the character most panned in the New Adventures of Scooby Doo? He was HORRIBLE! But yes, Spike > Scrappy. You better believe I've got chill up my sleeve!My Hypno-Fluttershy Journal Click Here to chat with my friends and I on IRC! All nice ponies welcome! NEW! MLP FIM TableTop RPG game system! WIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_Case001 4,892 September 15, 2015 Share September 15, 2015 I don't dislike Spike. I dislike how he's usually written in Spike episodes. He's had good moments; I think he's got potential. I do completely agree, he's not hated. It's just when the episode's focus on him, he tends to be written poorly. I feel that his potential as a character could be better utilised besides making him a millstone. Yes yes. He's actually a great character that has just been handled poorly in quite a few spotlights. His best moments tend to be his cameo-type appearances in other episodes, and his one-liners. In the non-spotlights, I often feel like he's portrayed as quite mature. A couple of memorable examples for me were his appearances in Simple Ways, when he was offering some reassurance to Rarity, and his appearance in Tanks, when he was explaining to Rainbow that being a dragon doesn't make him an expert on toroises, and that Rainbow should defer to Fluttershy's judgement. In those scenes, I think, yes, now there's the Spike I like. And then they just destroy him in episodes like Princess Spike. Ugh. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeblossom 482 September 15, 2015 Share September 15, 2015 He's not like Scrappy. Spike has enough potential to be a good main character, but... And then they just destroy him in episodes like Princess Spike. Ugh. The downward spiral already began around season 4, but you're right about that Spike's role in the series was ultimately ruined by that episode. 2 Japan, where Yo-Kai Watch's second movie has more success than The Force Awakens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOneComrade 1,091 September 15, 2015 Share September 15, 2015 I like both of 'em Spike's got better characterization and potential though. It's just that the writers can't figure out how to use him for a whole episode. They're better with him in small portions href="/monthly_02_2014/post-8308-0-69609200-1393191794.png"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,538 September 16, 2015 Share September 16, 2015 I strongly disagree. Spike is nothing like Scrappy-Doo. Scrappy-Doo was merely a character created to boost ratings. Too bad it backfired. Spike at least has a personality and character development; Scrappy has none of that. I cannot believe that someone would even compare the two. Scrappy is hated so much that there is a trope for this: The Scrappy. I know there was a Star Wars character like that but I forgot the name so I went to google and wrote "star wars most hated...." and before I ended that sentence Jar Jar Binks appeared at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeblossom 482 September 16, 2015 Share September 16, 2015 I strongly disagree. Spike is nothing like Scrappy-Doo. Scrappy-Doo was merely a character created to boost ratings. Too bad it backfired. Spike at least has a personality and character development; Scrappy has none of that. I cannot believe that someone would even compare the two. Scrappy is hated so much that there is a trope for this: The Scrappy. And don't forget that Scrappy: was also in the first movie. Scooby and the crew where tired of his shenanigans and kicked him out. Later he came back as the hidden antagonist of the movie Japan, where Yo-Kai Watch's second movie has more success than The Force Awakens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Piranha 29,428 September 16, 2015 Share September 16, 2015 I mean Scrappy, as in an unpopular character.Nah, actual scrappies are Snip, Snails, Diamond Tiara, and Flashy I'm going to steal your waifus Sentry . Spikey Wikey has hardly scrappy elements, he just has a relatively low spotlight, and a bad track of episodes dedicated to him Sig by Discords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draxon 214 September 16, 2015 Share September 16, 2015 Spike is definitely not like Scrappy. If I remember correctly, Scrappy always pressed on with whatever he had on his mind without consideration for the people around him, whereas Spike eventually (or immediately) reflects on how his behavior will affect his friends. Spike is also way less annoying and hyperactive. 2 Thrackerzod is best pony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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