satyesu 0 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 One of the few problems I have with the s how. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Enchantress 586 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Nah, I'm not. Why are you disturbed by it? I think it's cool, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Nah, I don't find it anymore disturbing than Twilight's magic or the presence of magic in general in the show. It is not like Zecora shrinking heads or anything, if anything she is a toned down shaman/witch doctor way way toned down. But Zecora is still awesome anyway and I hope we see more of her in season 4. 2 Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 (edited) No, not at all. I don't know if that's even the intent because a lot of Voodoo imagery is derived from African tribal symbolism and she IS supposed to be from the pony equivalent of there. That's probably why it's there, it's stuff from her homeland and symbols that were important to her people. I don't know why it should be offensive in the first place. The religion isn't an inherently evil one. Edited November 25, 2013 by Shoboni 2 "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadOBabe 18,997 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 (edited) What exactly is the voodoo stuff you're referring too? Most of it just looks like miscellaneous traditional African items or totems (Voodoo DOES have African roots, if that's what you mean). I might be disturbed if I saw a voodoo doll, but only because that would be out of Zecora's personality. If you mean the potions and stuff like that, well the rest of the universe has magic amulets and spell books. Nothing different except that you drink a potion. Edited November 25, 2013 by ShadOBabe 6 Check out my artwork any time: http://shadobabe.deviantart.com/ "OMG; You are such a troll. XD" - PathfinderCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nature's Spell 526 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 (edited) I agree with ShadoBabe. What exactly are you talking about? The character of Zecora is herself a archetype of the mystical "medicine women" and I honestly enjoy her and wish she wasn't so one dimensional. Her VA seems like a fun and talented lady and would benefit from more material. Edited November 25, 2013 by Nature Spell 5 Princess Twilight Sparkle: Princess of Friendship Princess Luna: Princess of the Night My short stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadOBabe 18,997 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 (edited) I agree with ShadeofBabe. LOL!! ShadeofBabe? That's a new one!! X3 Edited November 25, 2013 by ShadOBabe 4 Check out my artwork any time: http://shadobabe.deviantart.com/ "OMG; You are such a troll. XD" - PathfinderCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nature's Spell 526 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 LOL!! ShadeofBabe? That's a new one!! X3 LOL!! ShadeofBabe? That's a new one!! X3 Sorry about that! Fixed the typo. Princess Twilight Sparkle: Princess of Friendship Princess Luna: Princess of the Night My short stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadOBabe 18,997 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Sorry about that! Fixed the typo. It's okay, I thought it was funny!! XD 1 Check out my artwork any time: http://shadobabe.deviantart.com/ "OMG; You are such a troll. XD" - PathfinderCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazitaco 596 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 (edited) Heck no, Zecora's stuff is awesome! If anything, its part of why i'm so drawn to her. (Zecora is best pony) The "voodoo" stuff is part of who she is. besides, its hardly voodoo. we've never seen her use her skills to harm anypony. I would love to see how she would defend herself, actually. Of course, if she had no other option but to fight, since she doesn't seem like she would want to fight. Zecora would probably kick ass in battle Edited November 25, 2013 by crazitaco 1 *Click the picture to join the Nega-Bronies!* "Every cloud has a silver lining" *except for the mushroom-shaped ones which have a lining of Caesium-127, Strontium-90 and other radioactive isotopes. My OC: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/krazie-taco-r3366 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Sapphire 11 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 I approach things with a clean mind, so no I am not at all disturbed by the magic portion or the vine plants, we just need to ignore such nonsense. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nature's Spell 526 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 I approach things with a clean mind, so no I am not at all disturbed by the magic portion or the vine plants, we just need to ignore such nonsense. Amen. There are some not very clean ponies on some other forums. I like to think I can take a joke, but some stuff goes too far. 1 Princess Twilight Sparkle: Princess of Friendship Princess Luna: Princess of the Night My short stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declen 118 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 (edited) Well, I'm not really into all this african mumbo-jumbo. But "woodoo staff" - those are such harsh words! Such accusations! Zecora has never risen any zombie-pony! Edited November 25, 2013 by Declen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarligPegasi 315 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 (edited) No not really, I mean I wish they gave her character some more depth and maybe a different background story and well rounded occupation, but she's basically an expected African stereotype. They didn't give her enough background, she has no family that they know of, her place of origin is 'a far away land', and all of the things in her cottage/hut are from various cultures and tribes. She's basically Equestria's version of Africa shoved into one being. So no, her voodoo 'stuff' isn't disturbing, it's what's expected. Edited November 25, 2013 by DarligPegasi Signature by @@Champion RD92, Examples of my Art Work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkflame 3,310 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 While I wish they would give her a little more dimension than the "Shaman" stereotype, to brush off her African cultural artifacts and potions as "voodoo stuff" is a bit much. 2 Sig by Thunderstorm Check out my Rarity fansite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammo 986 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 It's dangerously close to crossing the politically incorrect line. The line is crossed when she pulls out My Little Pony figurines with pins in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satyesu 0 November 25, 2013 Author Share November 25, 2013 I dunno. The obsessive-compulsive (literal) in me wonders if it's best for kids to even introduce the subject of voodoo, even without zombies or dolls, to kids. Even if such things aren't displayed directly, it's one more step into messing with that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 it's one more step into messing with that stuff. People said the same thing about Harry Potter yet I am not seeing an epidemic of witchcraft among children. I think if we talk down to kids like they are idiots than it just becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. But if we make it clear that it is just entertainment than most of them will understand that. 3 Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tian_Disharmony~ 48 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 It makes the show interesestisting. Another MLP Villain? http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/princess-draca-r4725 http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/prince-hades-ares-r4816 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 People said the same thing about Harry Potter yet I am not seeing an epidemic of witchcraft among children. I think if we talk down to kids like they are idiots than it just becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. But if we make it clear that it is just entertainment than most of them will understand that. Point of interest: That one becomes even more absurd once you realize JK Rowling is a fairly devout Christian. I dunno. The obsessive-compulsive (literal) in me wonders if it's best for kids to even introduce the subject of voodoo, even without zombies or dolls, to kids. Even if such things aren't displayed directly, it's one more step into messing with that stuff. I don't see where that's bad per say. That's like saying you shouldn't show Christian imagery lest someone be tempted to worship Satan. "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satyesu 0 November 25, 2013 Author Share November 25, 2013 Thanks, you last two. I get stupid obsessions sometimes. ^^; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluttermena 1,223 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 I dunno. The obsessive-compulsive (literal) in me wonders if it's best for kids to even introduce the subject of voodoo, even without zombies or dolls, to kids. Even if such things aren't displayed directly, it's one more step into messing with that stuff. I think I'm starting to get an idea of what kind of person you are. Firstly, the Voodoo you're talking about is mostly an invention of Hollywood intended as a generic "evil cult" archetype. Secondly, you sound suspiciously like those people who think Harry Potter teaches witchcraft and Satan worship. If that's the case, I suggest taking a big step back and rethinking the way you look at other religions. Thirdly, if you're inclined to open your mind, I also suggest that you take a close look at the following links, maybe you'll learn a thing or two: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_traditional_religions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afro-American_religion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satyesu 0 November 25, 2013 Author Share November 25, 2013 Oh, please don't take me to have a discriminatory or racist attitude here. As I said, I have OCD, and this has been an overriding thought for 2-3 days. I wasn't knowledgeable on this subject, and I tried to phrase my question such that I would be informed. I'm sorry if I offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNGRpony 658 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Oh wait was this an argument that vodoo stuff got in cause you could argue that's a religion and that's suppose to be kept out of the show?Kinda nit picking. it's a trifle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvTYhrZUgYY flight to the finish. i continue to improve, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satyesu 0 November 25, 2013 Author Share November 25, 2013 I don't understand the question, or if it's rhetorical. In any case, it's not necessarily an argument "I" would make; it wouldn't get out of my head until I talk/worked through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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