An Old Head 4,816 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 (edited) I am friends with an employee of DHX, and he recently revealed some very interesting information that I thought would befit some discussion amongst you guys. This is what he posted a few minutes ago to a Brony Facebook group: "Just to let every pony know that yesterday's episode was to do with the Western trading companies. The animation was created and produced to give people an idea on what happens at trading conventions (as I like to call them) and the pony in the wheelchair from Leap of Faith is an OC of one of Hasbros work colleagues who had a car accident in September and is now wheelchair bound. People have been commenting about why there is more disabled ponies in this season. Well it's mostly to do with Derpy or Ditzy. See if Hasbro are going to use Derpy, they have to create new characters with other problems so Derpy isn't the only pony with problems if that makes sense, it's like pointing out the weak link in the group. So with new characters taking some of the heat off Derpy Hasbro can sort out writing good scripts for season 5." So it looks like Season 5 is underway in production, and we get this interesting tidbit on Derpy. It looks like we're seeing ponies added that have disabilities so that Derpy's supposed disability is evened out. So... What do you guys think of it? Do you agree with it/disagree with it? What other disabilities do you think will be encompassed? Edited April 21, 2014 by Flipturn 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaleFenrir 281 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 (edited) Wait, didn't equestria daily report that Stellar Eclipse was the OC of a kid from the Make-a-Wish foundation? edit: and, you've now fixed your mistake. Alrighty then. Edited April 21, 2014 by Aged Rain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT-1138 3,183 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I very much agree with it. Not every person in life is perfect, and I hate when TV portrays life where everyone is the epitome of perfection. I commend Hasbro for doing this. 4 Love is a most potent magic My FiMFiction | My DA | My Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 (edited) What I think of this is, I'm glad that they are adding more ponies with disabilities to show that even with their disabilities, there is no weak link and that there is no perfection present. I agree with it. They might probably show hyperactivity disorders. Edited April 21, 2014 by Scootalove Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Bleck 19,383 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I liked him. Trade Ya never emphasized his disability; he was just a character who was there. 5 By @Emerald Heart.↑ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Old Head 4,816 April 21, 2014 Author Share April 21, 2014 (edited) Apologies, guys, I was given the wrong information for part of the OP. The OC of the Hasbro associate wasn't the wheelchair pony in Trade Ya, it was one of the wheelchair ponies from Leap Of Faith. I have amended the OP to reflect this. As a user above rightly said, the wheelchair pony in Trade Ya actually belonged to a child from the Make A Wish foundation. @, this concerns your question Edited April 21, 2014 by Flipturn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mywas 687 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I liked him. Trade Ya never emphasized his disability; he was just a character who was there.I agree. They didn't force his disability in our faces. They treated him as just another character. As how we should treat each other, with respect regardless of who we are. 2 Credits to Mint Drop for an awesome Sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastementSparkle 20,328 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 Well, that's cool. It's nice to see things like this in the show. It breathes a little bit of extra life into it. I don't think anyone could complain about it. At least, I hope not. Twilight is best pony. Why hello MLPForums! What have ya been up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavelColt 22,882 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I really liked the new OC from this week :3 The wheelchair for his back legs was cool, and I loved his color scheme, design and personality, even his voice. Come to think of it, there were lots of great OC and background characters in this episode. Pretty much every stall pony that we saw looked pretty neat, and was unique. I love the fact that he was voiced by a kid who suffers from similar physical issues too, it's all pretty neat if you ask me. Guy should show up more often. He had the best line of the episode! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henny Penny Benny 936 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I liked him. Trade Ya never emphasized his disability; he was just a character who was there. That's what I loved about it. Just, "Oh hey, that dude's in a wheelchair-like apparatus. And he's just goin' about life, doin' stuff. Neat." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Underhill 219 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 Hasbro is doing a good thing here, showing kids that a disability does not have to keep us from doing what we want. Signature by Jewel of Rarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReverseFaller 2,484 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I think it's actually really cool that they used that handicapped guy's OC. I get what the employee is saying. Adding more disabled ponies makes perfect sense. Credit for the signature goes to Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 This is really awesome, I am very pleased that they are considering this. This is very smart on their part because it will allow them to point to other examples before using Derpy. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
websterhamster 203 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 Wait, from what I read it almost sounds like they're going to try to give Derpy a more substantial role in Season 5... "You have the voice of the gods." ~SmittyWerbenjagermanjense The Evening Breeze - Every Sunday evening at 8pm Central on Bronydom RadioBrony Internet Directory: http://brony.co/dir KI6UAP - Licensed Amateur Radio Operator - Kilo India Six Ubiquitous Armored Ponies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zekromic 1,054 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I agree. They didn't force his disability in our faces. They treated him as just another character. As how we should treat each other, with respect regardless of who we are. yes, it really pisses me of when people make fun of them, OR make a huge deal of their disability. They made a good move with the guy, he was just there, making his role in the episode, treated and acting as anypony else 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anneal 2,197 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 Honestly, I want new characters in the next season because I honestly want these new characters to have a chance rather than let Derpy or some other supporting character stay in the spotlight too long – while I am not saying they shouldn't have one, Hasbro and DHX should try at the least do something different for a change. Disabilities should be played carefully. While it should be portrayed as a challenge, it shouldn't be a standing "trait" to the character. Otherwise, it's going to be an unmemorable one (unless you factor in cuteness...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dattebayo 2,850 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 Haven't seen it yet, but if it means moar Derpy, then they can add a pony who's just a taking head. ^Click for my Deviant Art^ You truly are the Rosa Parks of not understanding what r34 is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlitterFlutter 1,584 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I for one love the fact that they are adding different types of charterers on the show, it adds more variety. Credit to Kiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostPony750 959 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 This is like the best idea ever! o_O I absolutely loved the wheelchaired pony in the latest episode, I'm glad they are putting them! I hope to see more in the future, there is so much to explore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSupremeLeaderOfChaos 1,210 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 Not only is it great that they are putting ponies with disabilities to show that they are just as normal as us, it also adds a very cool dimension to the show in general. The land of Equestria may be brightly colored and filled with ponies, but that doesn't mean they don't have problems. It shows that Equestria isn't perfect, and while technically that's not good, it's really a great thing. Different than any other 'kid's show' that I know! 1 Signature made by- Kyoshi Make sense? Oh, what fun is there in making sense? -Discord I'm So Excited! I'M SO EXCITED! I'm so scared. -Rarity & Spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Star 141 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I was really surprised to see the wheelchair pony, but I liked it. He is so unique and ....... Sigh, I have a pony crush now. I like it, as long as they aren't just trying to fill the disabled quota, which would actually be more insulting. As long as the disabilities or differences are about making the character interesting and unique, not trying to have a disabled pony so they can say they have a disabled pony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DryGuy84 (Inactive) 927 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I like that they're putting more disabled ponies in the show, because they never point it out, and they're never treated differently. This, to me, speaks volumes about the characters in the show, and sets a good precedent for people of all ages to follow. "Oh look, there's our friend Rarity GOING DOWN IN FLAMES!!! ISN"T FRIENDSHIP MAGIC!!!?" -Tabitha St. Germain as Rarity "No matter how many times others tell you you're great, all the praise in the world means nothing if you don't feel it inside.......Sometimes to feel good about yourself, you gotta let go of the past. That way, when the time comes to let your greatness fly, you'll be able to light up the whole sky." -Cathy Weseluck as Spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazitaco 596 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 (edited) The thing that stuck out to me more was not actually the wheelchair, but the pony's color scheme. Black and purple hair.... I knew almost immediately that it was an OC, but i didn't know whose it was. That's neat that it was a kid's OC from the make-a-wish foundation! It also seems that a pony without working back legs wouldn't actually be as bad off as a human without working legs. People only have two legs, meaning if those are gone there's no other legs to power our mobility. Our arms aren't really built for pulling body weight in most cases. A pony can still use his/her front legs to walk and steer, and the wheels make it so that the back end is fully supported and the back legs follow the front legs with minimal drag. Anyway, I don't have any point to make with this. It's just an observation. Edited April 21, 2014 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...
Anneal 2,197 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 By the way, the actor of Stellar Eclipse (the handicapped pony in Trade Ya!), Sylvain, has "spine atrophy" or whatever you call it, which appears to be, in some way, similar to paralysis, which means the actor is handicapped himself. Kind of nice to see how handicapped ponies in Equestria are shown to be capable and treated equally like regular ponies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastel 7,630 April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I love it! It makes the show more realistic. It looks a little like South Park, in which there're a lot of disabled characters too. I don't know why, but thanks to this it makes the show more mature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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