Slice0Pie 815 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 This has been confusing me for a while. Why are they a couple? I don't know how the Doctor Whooves thing sparked up, but how and why did Derpy and Doctor Whooves became a couple? I used to be a fan, but I realized that it just doesn't make any sense. How did they become a couple? Why? Like I said I don't know how Doctor Whooves became the ponified version of Doctor Who, but pairing Derpy and Doctor Whooves a couple? Like I said, it doesn't make sense. Derpy has to much of a bubbly personality, and doesn't really fit Doctor Whooves. No olfence to derpy she is amazing I guess Twilight and Doctor Whooves fit a little better, but all I am asking is: How did Derpy and Doctor Whooves became a couple, and why? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighting flash 207 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 I don't know, never really thought about it. Maybe people thought she would fit for Rose Tyler. IDK? 1 My Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/familyforce5guy97 My OC: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/lighting-flash-r3812 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameytheGeemer 147 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 I don't think that they are. For the very reason you said. 1 http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/chain-mail-r4581 (Chain Mail) http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/silent-blade-r5285 (Silent Blade) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalanceBrony 259 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 I think it's the similarity in their names. Derpy Hooves/ Dr Whooves 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Tumble 1,483 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 That honestly seems like something that someone just threw together and it caught for some strange reason. Neither character has had any canon development whatsoever, and they don't even make an obvious or clever pairing. 1 You'se a b*tch. - Riley Freeman Signature made by Kyoshi MLP Forums 2nd Most Random Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sn0wblind 78 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 That's a good question. I was wondering that myself. It's probably fan canon. I wouldn't know for sure as I took a huge hiatus between 2011 and 2013 1 "Needs a little moar DERP..." OCs: Titania , Dusk "When people get too chummy with me, I like to call them by the wrong name to let them know I don't really care about them." -Ron Swanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampharos 1,009 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 @, Doctor Whooves became the ponified Doctor Who because he has a slight resemblance to David Tennant's doctor and has an hourglass cutie mark. And the pairing probably came into part because they both have "Hooves/Whooves" as their second name. But the pairing isn't canon, so it doesn't really matter. 2 RWBY DISCUSSION THREAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slice0Pie 815 December 9, 2013 Author Share December 9, 2013 @, Doctor Whooves became the ponified Doctor Who because he has a slight resemblance to David Tennant's doctor and has an hourglass cutie mark. And the pairing probably came into part because they both have "Hooves/Whooves" as their second name. But the pairing isn't canon, so it doesn't really matter. I know it isn't canon but I still wonder how it became a fandom canon, in a way, thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 I never thought they would become a couple that fans could get behind. The pairing is basically fanon, not exactly canon yet. Must be because of their last names. 1 Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameytheGeemer 147 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 It's there for the exact same reason as Lyra/Bon-Bon shipping. It just is there because fans think that they look cute together. 1 http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/chain-mail-r4581 (Chain Mail) http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/silent-blade-r5285 (Silent Blade) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enemy Stand 446 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 I'm not entirely sure why this particular shipping started, but it was further supported by the two standing near each other on a bridge in "Hearts and Hooves Day", probably causing more people to begin to pair Derpy and the Doctor together. 1 Look upon my awesome signature, ye users, and despair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameytheGeemer 147 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 @, I didn't know that. Though that was probably for the same reason that Lyra and Bon-Bon are next to each other. So the shipping is for the same reason. I know I already said that, but that was before evidence proving me came along. 1 http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/chain-mail-r4581 (Chain Mail) http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/silent-blade-r5285 (Silent Blade) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enemy Stand 446 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 (edited) @, I didn't know that. Though that was probably for the same reason that Lyra and Bon-Bon are next to each other. So the shipping is for the same reason. I know I already said that, but that was before evidence proving me came along. Lyra and Bonbon is the same way, but they were together quite often, so it seemed more possible, not to mention the scene where it seemed as though they would kiss, but were interrupted by Derpy, I think. It was probably just a little nod to the fans. Anyway, you know how shipping goes, any evidence is enough for a lot of people Edited December 9, 2013 by Heisenberg Look upon my awesome signature, ye users, and despair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceestarz 5,764 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 Because some bronies enjoy shipping EVERYTHING. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fhaolan 4,483 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 Several things: 1) In the new series of Doctor Who, actually starting with the FOX TV Movie, no, I lie, it started with Tom Baker back in the Classic Series. The FOX TV Movie had the Doctor be romantically 'active' towards his companion of the piece, and that carried into the new series. However, speculation about the Doctor and his companions was a fixture ever since Tom as he was the first actor to play the Doctor who was considered young enough to get away with it. In fact Tom Baker and Lalla Ward (who played the second Romana) were married for a brief time during their stints on the show. Because of that, many fans of the series honestly think he *has* to be romantically linked to his companions in some way. 2) This background pony became 'Doctor Hooves' because he bears a passing resemblance to David Tennant, the actor portraying the Doctor at the time MLP:FiM started. Plus he has an hourglass cutie-mark, so the idea of the pony being a 'Time' Lord was too funny to resist. Like most fandom things, that's all it takes. 3) He's paired with another pony because the Doctor always has a companion, it's a necessary part of his characterization. Even when he is travelling without a companion, at least one other character in the story will be elevated to a companion-like status because the Doctor *needs* someone to be the audience avatar in asking 'but what does it mean?' 4) Other than Derpy, the most common companion is Twilight, with Trixie and Lyra being more recent additions to the list. Twilight is very tricky story-wise though as being one of the main characters of MLP:FiM, and most times the *central* character, that doesn't leave a lot of room for fanfic writers. It's hard to not violate canon with that. It's a lot easier to work with Derpy, as she is also a background character so you can take her places without having to worry about violating canon as much. 5) Also, her fan-created personality is very close to a previous companion to the Doctor, Jo Grant. So if you lift Jo Grant's characterization right out of the classic series, you pretty much have everything you need to see how she would interact with the Doctor. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 As many people have said Because of their last names Shipping Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeWg-TtBRMfqketa1ELyKGg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/menelik-david-kenneth-cannady 2nd SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thunder-dash-alternative/tracks Pony.fm: https://pony.fm/thunder-dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatwave 177 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 I'm sure it was cause someone was like: "Hey, lets try this random pairing!" *fandom spontaneously explodes* HEY, THAT ONE LOOKS COOL! ship it ship it ship it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNGRpony 658 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 simple there's a 3 part fan episode well here (I watched this before i watched the show and i hate dr who.. and I LOVED IT.) derpy ends up being dr who's assitent in the 3 parter. they have a quirky lovable chemistry. By the end derpy seems to have a crush on the dr. many people like this 3 parter i assume. I'm assuming shippers have seen this. if your shipper and have not, click the damn link. I wouldn't just watch an episode of the 2. i'd watch it's own God damn show. it's a fantastic series because dr hooves through the whole skit is so terrible amused by every thing. It just pulls you in. he's someone from the out side looking in. kinda like the audience if you had never seen mlp before. 1 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...
Vermillion 613 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 (edited) i dont think there relationship is canon Edited December 9, 2013 by Vermillion Satan is good, Satan is my pal i have nothing else to say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Airbourne 21,977 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 Because the Internet is stupid like that... I mean idk the people who made that series probably just went with it and decide them to be a good couple although I really enjoy the Dr. Whooves adventures spinoff they made it is awsome :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koelath 445 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 They aren't. A) Because Derpy is single. Because there is no such character as "Doctor whooves". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowGlitter 13 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 Because the fandom likes to make really odd elaborate backstories for background characters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesblorg39welsh 125 December 10, 2013 Share December 10, 2013 Yea the spinoff was really cool but onto the actual question maybe just because referencing dr who we find carefree loving characters and derpy hooves is a lovable character "If you feel the need to treat me like garbage, I'll feel the need to throw you into the back of a compressing garbage truck." "I'd rather "go to hell" for hugging a guy I like then makeout in heaven with a girl I don't." "If someone has the intention of changing who you are, or stopping you from doing what you like, bite out your tongue before they can change you" -willem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNGRpony 658 December 10, 2013 Share December 10, 2013 actually i thought the dr from that pony series with derpy was a bit of an ass. he had that sharp british personality that comes off as well "frank" And there was derpy being all lovable. it was good tv.. erm i mean good u tube lol 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...
Hibiscus Bloom 91 January 1, 2014 Share January 1, 2014 They've been seen together on the show. People think she resembles Rose? Since the 10th Doc is quite fun, I can imagine he'd be amused by Derpy and enjoy her company. Similar names, Whooves/Hooves. She's quite curious, and this is an important aspect of all companions. 1 Meet Hibiscus Bloom! Other OCs: Dice Venom, Wildscar, Cocoa Pod, Elixir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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