RippedOffMattress 314 February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 I almost feel like crying right now. The fact that things like THIS are being so controversial is absolutely horrific. Especially that if this keeps going on, or if other useless controversies spring up like these with Hasbro ACUALLY responding to those butthurt people. This may be the end of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 890 February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 I almost feel like crying right now. The fact that things like THIS are being so controversial is absolutely horrific. Especially that if this keeps going on, or if other useless controversies spring up like these with Hasbro ACUALLY responding to those butthurt people. This may be the end of us. Now don't despair, for Hasbro will listen to the fandom at large. So therefore if enough of us speak out against this Derpy will remain herself. I think I understand this now, as Moosefullaeggs said: Eeeyup, but the show did nothing about it; because they're senseable people. The reason things are happening is because Hasbro listen to it's fandom, therefore when people complain they will be louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
averagetoaster 8 February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 In my opinion, I don't see how mentally challenged people could be offended by Derpy or her name. The word retard means to slow, or slow, not stupid. ANYONE can derp, not only people with mental disabilities. I showed the Derpy scene to a friend of mine in school who has a mental disability, and told her about Derpy's name. She didn't find it offensive at all, even after I told her about the controversy and what "derp" really means. In fact, she loved it and wanted to start watching the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 890 February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 In my opinion, I don't see how mentally challenged people could be offended by Derpy or her name. The word retard means to slow, or slow, not stupid. ANYONE can derp, not only people with mental disabilities. True, but it's meaning has been bastardised to mean stupid and mentally disabled. I really wish such things would stop happening to words. I showed the Derpy scene to a friend of mine in school who has a mental disability, and told her about Derpy's name. She didn't find it offensive at all, even after I told her about the controversy and what "derp" really means. In fact, she loved it and wanted to start watching the show. Here's the ultimate proof that Derpy isn't offensive at all. Thanks for bringing that up. It's really quite sad that the people who such stereotypes "offend" are the ones who enjoy them the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine 16,330 February 4, 2012 Share February 4, 2012 Source: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WhyFandomCantHaveNiceThings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic 336 February 4, 2012 Share February 4, 2012 The fact that this is controversial is just blasphemous. Derpy wouldn't even exist if the fans hadn't noticed that animation error. So then Studio B decides to treat the fans and give Derpy- A FAN MADE CHARACTER- a speaking role AND THE FAN GIVEN NAME, and people bitch about it. Think about it. Studio B didn't have to do that. THEY CHOSE TO. They chose to cater to their loyal fans, giving a background pony a speaking role and, again, the fan given name. Derpy IS OUR CREATION. The people complaining about her aren't loyal fans, by the sounds of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerpyShyPinkieSparkle 3 February 4, 2012 Share February 4, 2012 Ugh, why does being clumsy and having silly looking eyes ALWAYS end up being seen as making fun of the mentally handicapped?! Derpy is probably one of the most loved characters now, and they're deciding to take her away (or at least change her name and not give her anymore speaking roles) just because ONE OR TWO people have a stick up their butt, and shout "OFFENSIVE" at every little thing they see. Even if Derpy WAS handicapped, the show teaches us that everypony deserves to be treated equally, and that everypony is special and has a gift. This makes me so angry I could scream! "Ahhhh" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToridAkbolto 170 February 4, 2012 Share February 4, 2012 What about Billy from grim adventures of billy and mandy? Or any of the eds from ed edd and eddy? There is no reason to remove derpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippedOffMattress 314 February 5, 2012 Share February 5, 2012 What about Billy from grim adventures of billy and mandy? Or any of the eds from ed edd and eddy? There is no reason to remove derpy. Simple really, girls aren't allowed to be "retarded". God I hate this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToridAkbolto 170 February 5, 2012 Share February 5, 2012 Simple really, girls aren't allowed to be "retarded". God I hate this! Hold on, wasn't there a retarded purple powerpuff girl if I remember correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrOphthalmos 497 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 Hope I am not beating a dead pony so to speak by bringing back this thread but... if Derpy is safe and Hasbro has seen the light, WHY is The Last Roundup still not back on iTunes?? This really bothers me. Frankly, I think anyone against Derpy is "ableist" because they are essentially arguing that mentally handicapped people should never be portrayed in shows (not that I think Derpy is handicapped anyway, but let's go with it for argument's sake). When you are "different" in some way, you LIKE seeing a character on a show that is like you because you feel acknowledged - particularly if that character is LOVED. I bet people against Derpy are not the least bit challenged themselves but rather like to think they know what's best for challenged people and so get on their moral high pony so that they can feed their self-righteousness and sense of superiority. Ugh! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eenohay 318 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 Hope I am not beating a dead pony so to speak by bringing back this thread but... if Derpy is safe and Hasbro has seen the light, WHY is The Last Roundup still not back on iTunes?? This really bothers me. Frankly, I think anyone against Derpy is "ableist" because they are essentially arguing that mentally handicapped people should never be portrayed in shows (not that I think Derpy is handicapped anyway, but let's go with it for argument's sake). When you are "different" in some way, you LIKE seeing a character on a show that is like you because you feel acknowledged - particularly if that character is LOVED. I bet people against Derpy are not the least bit challenged themselves but rather like to think they know what's best for challenged people and so get on their moral high pony so that they can feed their self-righteousness and sense of superiority. Ugh! That one is a pretty good argument, actually, better than others I've heard here. I though that this thing was over and Hasbro had said that everything was okay and the removal of the episode was an accident. I didn't know it wasnt back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin'HotRarity 182 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 (edited) no there is a condition in real life when your eyes are permanently mis-calibrated. I knew someone who had it. Also, it happens when you get punched in the face, which is usually traumatic. I still think despite this it should be allowed to exist on the show. Edited February 17, 2012 by glitterlicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrOphthalmos 497 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 no there is a condition in real life when your eyes are permanently mis-calibrated. I knew someone who had it. Also, it happens when you get punched in the face, which is usually traumatic. I still think despite this it should be allowed to exist on the show. Well, if you want to get technical, Derpy might have a few different conditions. Given that she is often seen with a hypertropia/esotropia combination, one might argue she has thyroid eye disease. As an adult, that would be the common reason to have that sort of strabismus. Another possibility would be congenital esotropia - this is a large angle deviation that oftentimes comes with DVDs (dissociated vertical deviations) where an eye will just drift up on occasion. Since Derpy has no signs of proptosis and the deviation seems to vary, I am more inclined to go with DVDs. Then again, the variability may also point to myasthenia gravis. It would be most informative to know Derpy's best corrected visual acuity and to know if Derpy suffers from any diplopia (double vision) during the deviation. As for trauma, this could happen with an orbital floor fracture if there is muscle entrapment but I doubt this would be Derpy's case - such a large deviation from trauma would likely show signs of enophthalmos or sinking in of the eye.Of course, without being able to directly examine Derpy myself, this is all conjecture but anypony with such a deviation should definitely be seen by an eye doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack 565 February 25, 2012 Author Share February 25, 2012 (edited) Well, I hope all you politically correct pussies out there are happy now. THEY RUINED DERPY. http://youtu.be/X2CRjPO73Dg Bad voice, no name drop, AND underped eyes. What the fuck, people? Edited February 25, 2012 by Mister Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracer_Pencilblight 11 February 25, 2012 Share February 25, 2012 But why, I can't understand why! She was just fine... Who thinks the cutest pony ever is offensive, Her voice is now the most generic girl voice ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2CRjPO73Dg&feature=player_embedded They even un-derped her EYES!!!! Seriously Hasbro, WTF pardon my rage, I just don't understand I guess... EDIT:it has come to my attention this has been mentioned in the "derpy Offensiveness" Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tupin86 195 February 25, 2012 Share February 25, 2012 Her voice isn't that bad, and at least she's still clumsy. Her eyes did derp slightly... Maybe it's just an iTunes thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion RD92 8,655 February 25, 2012 Share February 25, 2012 I actually prefer this voice, although I don't like how they edited it so RD doesn't say her name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iforgotmybrain 3,767 February 25, 2012 Share February 25, 2012 I like her voice better, But her eyes damn it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Hell 123 February 25, 2012 Share February 25, 2012 I actually like this voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallow 1,134 February 25, 2012 Share February 25, 2012 Well that sucks .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luurilka 325 February 25, 2012 Share February 25, 2012 All hope in humanity has been lost... *sob* *while screaming* WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT ITUNES?!?!?!?!?!?!?ONE?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop 2,276 February 25, 2012 Share February 25, 2012 Voice and animation aside, I must say that the principle of changing the episode irks me. It's such a shame to see that complaints have compelled Hasbro to change parts of the show, just to satisfy those petty-minded few who go out of their way to misinterpret aspects of MLP and label them as offensive. This video goes to show that the Brony community has a substantial influence over the series, which of course, is a wonderful thing. But when it comes to the point where Hasbro has to change the show just to satisfy our demographic? Disappointing to say the least. Those who attempt to stigmatise and protest against MLP need to be reminded that this is not a show for Bronies, but one for children. Some people truly need to wake up be thankful, rather than aiming to find fault at Hasbro's expense. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Bloom 2,916 February 25, 2012 Share February 25, 2012 (edited) This isn't Hasbro's fault. In fact, Hasbro had nothing to do with it. Tabitha St. Germain, the voice of Derpy, has stated, "I didn't know Derpy was female. (No one said 'she'. I never saw a drawing.) I started this character with a neigbor's son in mind. Kid grew a foot in a year, and was constantly sleeping and clutzy, and he spoke at the speed of a tree. Far from mocking him, I found it very dear." Also, about the eyes. Derpy doesn't always have derped eyes. Oh wait, I didn't watch the video first. (derp ) I don't understand this either. There was nothing wrong with her old voice. Edited February 25, 2012 by Duchess Apple Bloom III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToridAkbolto 170 February 25, 2012 Share February 25, 2012 I just find it horrible how they unnamed Derpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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