DERPYGATE: An Insane Controversy

[@Saberspark]

I was there Gandalf...I was there 3000 years ago...

[@someone2447]

Once a brony, always a brony

[@Grievyboi]

@@Saberspark I did not expect to see you here wow

[@whisperinterstellar6888]

She will live on in our hearts!

[@k2a2l2]

i remember those days..

[@benjaminlannstrom8312]

Your comment is the reason i found this wonderfull nostalgia tripp! Thank you saber ❤ /)

[@Likiita]

I think the muffin shirt that says "I'm Special!" is somehow more offensive than "Derpy" ever could have been

[@Sailor_Mercury45]

The exact moment I saw that shirt I immediately recoiled like… how did they not think that was offensive, but everything else was?? 💀

[@josephross8753]

Ironically Special might as well be a slur, no body useses in that context unless for disabled kids especially mentally disability, genuinely can't hear "your so special" with out feeling a little patronized.

[@shadowgirl765]

Literally came to say this

[@aaronthecatten]

LITERALLY LMAO

[@Anreii]

@@josephross8753 yeah, like our highschool had a "special education" room (those words exactly) for those with learning disabilities. Everyone who went in there was severely belittled by half the kids and called a "spesh". People dreaded being caught in there even for a second cause of having a target painted on their back. I didn't have learning disabilities but wasn't very popular and had to see a teacher in there for a moment and yh :D

[@dantom1]

as someone with a lazy eye and who was a victim of the 2010's "random xd" humor, i loved derpy as a kid. It sounds kinda lame but i found it comforting how people didn't bully her for her eyes, and instead found her to be cute and interesting.

[@averysspookshowspectacular6205]

And that is how you know the representation is good!

[@TheJohnLytleShow]

I always thought of Derpy as a spokespony for people like her. So when people wanted her changed because of how she looked and sounded, it was they were also said that about people like Derpy. That's why I like Derpy, and will always call her by that name, she shows that you don't have to be perfect, you just have to be you.

[@unripetheberrby6283]

Me too!

[@SiollIzi]

I have glasses. And Derpy is my favourite background pony. She is kind sometimes silly but I like her.

[@Kane093-s2d]

I don't think it's lame, I think it's so cool!!! :-D

[@marianasobrenome3316]

I'm autistic and i used to love Derpy as a child, she made me feel good about all my autistic characteristics and symptoms

[@Gravel_TheCart]

Exactly. Its really sad when parents try and say that she's offensive character even though shes a well loved character by the fandom

[@ghostrasmussen8414]

Yess!! Same

[@meowskit]

THIS

[@r0zp3talz69]

CHAHUT MAENAD PFP

[@marianasobrenome3316]

@@r0zp3talz69 she's so me

[@lantearia]

As someone who *is* disabled, practically grew up in a hospital, and has a disabled sister, who has severe developmental delays, I loved Derpy. She may have been ditzy, but, she was accepted, she was loved, and she wasn't ashamed of who she was or how she was. We've often gotten mean looks, because many people, although they won't admit it, seem to have a instinctual disdain over those who are disabled, and it can *really* wear down on your own self-image and confidence. I've had many other things weigh on that as well. So, I grew an attachment to her from the beginning, though I didn't really use forums. I was crushed when I heard she was going to be changed because people thought she was "able-ist". People speaking for other people still happens, and they rarely know what they're talking about, and that's a prime, old school example.

[@shiny_girl_loves_dragons1022]

It's one thing I loved about the show. Even though it was intended for girls, the director tried made a great show for any audience

[@erismason3441]

She had a pretty important career too as a mailmare, which I appreciate.

[@Idiotic_B_Purcell]

@@lantearia The whole thing about the negative thoughts toward the disabled (especially mental) , I call *implicit bias.* In a lot of things regarding Societal Norms like how one dresses, what gender identity they have, their orientation, even if they don't obey Gender Norms (tomboys and flamboyant straight/aro/ace guys), are all victims of such. It's not really a thing with men or women or ethnicity (leastwise not anymore), but with everything else I mentioned it's in an ongoing war where some want full-on bias accepted, or none at all. Obvi I'm with the latter; My parents are with the former however, and my family's basically dysfunctional. It's a mess of a life, I tell ya

[@hunterv9259]

don't give them the excuse of it being "instinctual." they're not chimpanzees acting on blind instinct, they are capable of complex thought. they choose to be that way

[@Idiotic_B_Purcell]

@@hunterv9259 humans still have instincts left over from their evolutionary ancestors, much like how modern-day domestic dogs have with ancient wolves. And don't fight. None of us will reply to you anymore 'cause you clearly want trouble. Besides, animals today kill their respective individuals with defects and deformities. We always say "Survival of the fittest" , and it shows. Checkmate

[@AdamOwenBrowning]

I remember being 16 and genuinely being mad they erased her "disability" because it was an animation error. Removing it made it look like being a bit derpy was a BAD thing, and I was a derpy kid who loved derpy. "derp" needs to make a comeback

[@talullah1065]

I agree with your entire comment except for that last statement. That word needs to STAY in 2010-12 where it BELONGS

[@AdamOwenBrowning]

@@talullah1065 derp

[@celestialrodent]

@@talullah1065 derp

[@royal_doberman]

Derp derp derp 😊

[@papaelf420]

@@talullah1065 derp

[@Foxxyz_official]

"I love derpy she my second favriot pony next to twilit sporkle shes so cute i wish she was on the show more and im a boy" -RayMovieMan

[@DyslexicGamer]

I'm just wondering how he looked at his old comments exactly?

[@CardenDioxide]

@@DyslexicGamer It's a youtube feature

[@DyslexicGamer]

@@CardenDioxide Where? I've been on here since 2008

[@CardenDioxide]

@@DyslexicGamer Search it up

[@JoPo-nk8pr]

@@DyslexicGamer kzbin.infohistory

[@sp0okiradio08]

Ray has been scratching the words "derpy" and "muffins" on his walls sense the production of this video and has been praying to his derpy shrine ever sense

[@theresayang5434]

Wow

[@TheResidence.mp4]

Wow

[@uranian-Umbra]

we are not starting a wow chain

[@iatearoachtoday8864]

@@uranian-Umbrawow

[@TreeeLeeeaf]

Wow

[@OphidianOccultist]

who up derpin they hooves rn

[@Grievyboi]

MEEE

[@confetticatnip]

meeee >_

[@LilacMonarch]

when the hooves are derpy

[@JollyWally12349]

Monika PFP

[@Foxxyz_official]

Relatable

[@Tanukimelon21]

Derpy's eyes look exactly like exotropia, which I have and was consequently bullied for as a kid, seeing Derpy made me extremely happy as a kid and she became one of my favourite characters because her eyes looked like mine. I'm also disabled and felt represented by her, it's kinda ironic how parents were getting mad about her being offensive when actually disabled people found great comfort in her.

[@HumanNiffler]

So true

[@noodlelynoodle.]

That's how it always is, people get offended for others when the people they're getting offended for either don't care or actually love the thing

[@dinglydinglson]

low key, after this, i kinda wanna learn more Raymundo lore

[@Raymundo_2112]

The lore goes very deep I’ll say that much

[@JollyWally12349]

​@@Raymundo_2112 Raymundo lore Iceberg when?

[@Ethan-hw1hb]

​@@Raymundo_2112 yo what's next housegate wiisportsgate what about curious george 3 back to the jungle gate what is it!

[@Treppy_Gecky]

Same. Normally I wouldn't but bro intertwines his lore in videos making me want more

[@quinnhouk5369]

@@Raymundo_2112wait…there’s LORE?!

[@CrownedCryptid]

I so deeply appreciate all your videos like this! Everyone is always trying to push “be cringe, be free” and I think the way you always take your topics so seriously, with true heartfelt intent, is exactly what that phrase should mean. There’s definitely a generation of people here who probably don’t think back to times like this with nostalgia, since in the modern lens there is so much cynicism because of how many bad eggs there are on the internet from these types of communities. But the truth is, these were communities, and for younger people who were apart of it, we were fully immersed and enjoying it! Times like this on the internet were very important and very formative, and I hope people can continue to recognize that in the same way you do! 😊

[@lj2659]

Raymundo I love that you're not embarrassed to show you as a kid writing comments and wearing Derpy merch it's really wholesome :) I feel like most people are ashamed of them younger selves for having fun but you're not and that's great

[@PestilentAllosaurus]

I absolutely think it is FAR MORE ablelist and insulting to REMOVE a beloved character like this. It only says "We don't accept anybody who ISN'T _NORMAL._ That if you have any. Challenges in life, visual or invisible that you must be kept quiet, unseen, and away." How else can you see it?! Derpy wasn't ever intentionally made or used in a malicious or cruel manner.

[@testerwulf3357]

You’re so right! Trying to “fix” a character because they’re not normal is so offensive

[@reallyradrabbit]

we all go through our getting rid of all our mlp stuff and then regretting it huh 😭

[@akipancakc]

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONEEE

[@jr1zg7kt3g]

im so lucky my autism is so strong, never in my life, even when i thought i was the most badass guy, did i ever think of ridding myself of my ponies

[@scarecrow9501]

@@jr1zg7kt3gnot MLP related but the only reason a lot of my childhood drawings were saved was because.. I RARELY CLEANED MY CLOSET Legit it only got cleaned once a year at most. For some reason when I was young I could care less about my closet (still do to an extent even though I don’t live in that room anymore). I was able to save surprisingly a-lot of stuff from my childhood it was like piece of Prehistoric life that somehow survived into the modern age. I kept everything I could now there back in my other closet now lol.

[@wynz1ew0lf]

Happened to me, when I was little I had tens of mlp figurines but they prolly all got donated :( I still got all my old dinosaur figurines tho so its not too bad

[@matthewjh138]

I never did still got it all

[@RayMovieMan]

IM A KID BRONY AND DEPY IS THE BEST PONY AND MY FAVRIOT!!

[@whenandwhy789]

Lol

[@TheHouseAIwaysWins]

Is this your old account

[@phobophilia13]

next to twilit sporkle

[@sword_guy0U0]

that's cool! Derpy imo is rlly cool

[@LakeofCrystalclan]

Derpy is super cool!!!

[@robodude145]

"I worked for Derpy. She's a fraud."

[@LakeofCrystalclan]

Funny comment, based Fallout PFP

[@omega6749]

"I worked for Celestia. She's a fraud"

[@Princess_Celestia_]

​@@omega6749And I'm damn proud of it. Now get back to work, slacker

[@maxvasquez2529]

*flutter shy on the thumbnail red circle around her* "HE WAS ONLY 12!!!"

[@sainguyen-ht7ju]

“The derpy situation is crazy.

[@tataka20]

With that title I was expecting something disturbing but this was nostalgic and heartwarming. I remember being part of the SaveDerpy movement back in the day and contributing to it by drawing sad derpy fanart on Deviantart (sadly lost media!). Hope you make more vids like this.

[@freakthecentipede2743]

This video is SO cute. People fawning over rheir favorite character makes me so happy

[@user-cg6rq9uc7m]

7:16 Might be an unpopular opinion but I think changing the "derpy" shirt for "I'm special" is lowkey worse for the whole ableism debate lol

[@businesszeus6864]

straight up 😂

[@yourlastbraincell1]

bro even changed his pfp, respect

[@Treppy_Gecky]

I really love the throwback videos you include in this! Your brother asking Tara about Derpy is so cute I hope that's a positive memory he still cherishes 🥺

[@zombiesalmon4997]

God i miss this era of the internet so much. The only things you had to worry about was what your favourite rage comic face was or getting rickrolled.

[@studiogimli7645]

bring back ME GUSTA

[@plebisMaximus]

There was a lot of toxicity too, but it wasn't quite as vitriolic, I feel. It was easier to just log off and go back to normal life before the two got so heavily intertwined you can't have one without the other.

[@Cooe.]

This isn't true at all... The Internet was already ruined by the early 2010's. You delusional kid zoomers just don't know any better lol. 🤷

[@Sharkuterie327]

It blows my mind that little kids who were into MLP are now adults… I feel so old.

[@lostintoonami]

Raymundo makes me realize how much toxic masculinity ruined my dreams growing up. I was always so scared to say to my Mexican dad I want a pony toy. Thank you for making me wanna look back at my childhood and wanting to embrace the things I love

[@ThiccSteveYT]

bro is about to adopt a horse and name it derpy

[@Anomalyresearchlabs]

As a fellow filmmaker I am quite keen on rays videos. Even though we are worlds apart as I cover obscure medical technology I draw inspiration from him.

[@lionelkentler]

Respect +

[@jakenator187]

I'm at 19:44 in the video. It's not suprising that the derpy nyan nyan video had that ending considering its the same person that's behind Dr. Doe's chemistry quiz.

[@uranian-Umbra]

HELP WHY DID I IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZE THAT

[@RaineBans]

13 year olds getting embaressed by what they like is a very normal behavior. my "friends" thought they are too old to watch cartoons so for several years i didnt watch them. then when i turned on cartoon network i was filled with joy. very adult thing to ignore peer pressure and do what you like

[@Rizafan203]

The mention of the Derpy Hooves stuff at Hot Topic made me so happy since I bought some of the stuff there back in the day lol and still have some of it

[@ilsursayfutdinov4013]

Raymond is gonna pet a horse and named it derpy

[@lionelkentler]

genuinely true I think

[@MltDwn-nf9wp]

Theres something inherently comforting about your videos. I'm not sure how to explain it but just the way you structure videos is like listening to a friend info dumping. Bet of luck to finding your derpy figure!

[@kreedd5131]

I love how unapologetic this video is. Made me subscribe, really good work.

[@sealestial1801]

I enjoy seeing your genuine enjoyment of Something considered 'cringe' Its not Cringe to me its people expressing themselves genuinely, and I love seeing it! We need more of it ^^

[@JollyWally12349]

Bro is obsessed with Derpy.

[@ARandomGuy872]

Very odd

[@PinkSupreme2012]

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[@PinkSupreme2012]

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[@PinkSupreme2012]

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[@PinkSupreme2012]

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[@theyyluvvvmaddi]

I've been following this story since the beginning, ray has put a lot of effort into this

[@yamyam4050]

Grew up as a child loving her sm since my disabilities really affected my life and she felt like a comfort to me

[@xenocg]

YEAAHH WE LOVE TALKING ABOUT OUR COMFORT CHARACTERS IN THIS HOUSE!

[@SILLIEGOOBIE]

BFDI being included was like a jumpscare. A show I love and obsess over in a deep-dive video about character I love and obsessed over as a kid? Dang.

[@beezlebub3963]

i was around 8/9 when derpy gate happened. I cried along to the save derpy video where she pleaded for help lmao. afterwards I crudely hand drew 4 crying derpys and put “Save Derpy!” At the top. I put them in my neighbors mailboxes.😭 girl what did you think they were gonna do

[@Crowd_15]

ive never been more happy to have stayed to the end of a video

[@Shugunou]

As a disabled person, I think Derpy is fine. She's not intended to be disabled or to represent disabled people. She's just a derpy pony.

[@joshuapurdy7065]

32:36 most average NYC street interaction

[@Polarisarts11]

i remember i saw a brony in the wild one time. It was this manly old biker guy in a leather jacket with sunglasses and a long beard and he had a rainbow dash shirt on

[@TheBubbleEater]

mood

[@Charles_Stewart_Parnell]

this was peak the live chat went crazy VIVA LA DERPY VIVA LA POLYBIUS

[@getrenoed]

This video has been whiplash after whiplash of nostalgia. For some reason (Bronies' fame and association with... let's say "bad" behavior), and mainly adulthood and responsibilities, I've been keeping this brony era burred down in the depths of my mind and this video has brought so much joy to me. Almost matching the same joy I used to experience every time I heard the MLP intro melody when I was winding down after school. I used to have a plethora of MLP stuff including figurines, drawings, hoodies, shirts, bracelets, key chains, you name it. Nowadays I only have two DJPON3 figurines my sister gave me this past Christmas, which I reluctantly accepted mainly because its a bit rude to deny a gift and because also, she's not up to date with my interests (or perhaps she knows them more than I do). This video is truly a love letter to being yourself and loving every single facet of your personality, present and past. I think it is important to look back at your past self and fall in love again with things you forgot you liked. Now that I'm 30 and an adult in all senses of the word, it is important to reach out to my inner child and enjoy stuff just because I can. Even though I'm really trying I can't put into words how much this video has helped me to realize that it is actually ok to be yourself. It really is ok. Also that song at the end hit me like a truck, holy shit I did NOT remembered that but I'm glad I do now. It used to be my ringtone for a while:) Thank you. Please keep doing the amazing art you've been doing. Hi-5! :3 /)

[@Raymundo_2112]

Aw man this comment is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing and I’m really happy to hear this :))

[@noodle3650]

The inclusion of your old, admittedly cringe, childhood videos and photos makes this video INFINITELY better as a fellow former cringe child mlp fan

[@scatmanjohnfan22]

The nyan nyan song is actually from macross... its not a real ad, its a fictional ad from the anime. Sorry, as a fan of macross i sometimes i get pissed whenever the source isn't properly mentioned since nobody really talks about that franchise outside of japan

[@Itsprobablydee]

when i tell you i was listening to this blindly while working on a BFDI animation... only to get completely JUMPSCARED when he started talking about the BFDI drama... thanks Raymundo LOL

[@peppermint.444]

the song is actually so fire

[@CyMeryy]

I don't even know what to say other than this video is amazing. I used to be into MLP when I was younger, not as much as attending cons due to me thinking I'd be ridiculed, but Derpy was always a favorite. Watching this video genuinely inspires me to strive to make my own videos better. There is clearly so much love and passion put into this and it just makes everything so genuine. I hope you continue to make videos like this because this one just struck such a deep chord with me, one that I'd completely forgotten I'd had. Best of luck to you, and I'm wishing for your success!

[@2doot]

28:04 Unrelated but good lord, the drip is unmatched 😭😭

[@JohnXWoodcat]

Lowkey thought this was gonna be another Incredigate or Rock Reactiongate. Relieved that it wasn’t anything to that extent, but still a hella interesting video.

[@TheClockhead]

Hello Jon x Wodcat

[@ThunderDerpy]

This video is incredible! Derpy is awesome. I also love the song you made. This video makes me nostalgic in all the best ways. Keep up the great work!

[@Kyrikrliy]

21:52 Honestly, if it weren't for this controversy, I wouldn't even know who Derpy is.

[@Starfall014]

Same

[@Blazcier]

@@Starfall014get out shrimpo

[@WaltenPL]

19:01 This is very weird feeling to know that Alfa also made Stronger Than You undertale animation and some, uh, 18+ stuff with Dr Doe

[@BeepBoopDerpyHooves]

Let’s say it everypony! #SaveDerpy #SaveDerpy #SaveDerpy #SaveDerpy #SaveDerpy #SaveDerpy #SaveDerpy #SaveDerpy #SaveDerpy #SaveDerpy

[@nightkiller2.0_666]

#savederpy

[@Gamerdoge668]

#SaveDerpy

[@justaweeb3686]

#SaveDerpy

[@Löylynheittäjä]

#SaveDerpy

[@gk_C0RRUPT10N]

#savederpy

[@purpledproductions]

1:05 The Parry Gripp in the backround is so fitting, him and Kevin Macleod ran the 2000's and early 2010's music scene back then.

[@Moonless2112]

We Derpin with this one 🗣️🔥

[@meow_abril]

we gettin out of equestria with this oneeee 🤤🗣️‼️🔥

[@skootergirl22]

They have lgbtq rep yet not disability? I got a lazy eye, and i love durpy

[@reallyradrabbit]

scootaloo canonically has a disability

[@skootergirl22]

Im aware, but it wasn't mentioned ​@reallyradrabbit

[@LilacMonarch]

yeah it's pretty stupid, you can't have any disability representation without people calling it offensive

[@skootergirl22]

@LilacMonarch no one found anything offensive about scootaloo having lesbien aunties, and they shipped lyra and bon bon that became canon

[@almond3066]

​@@LilacMonarch reminds me when these same people attacked south park for having a episode where Timmy was a rockstar and everyone thought he was awesome, but because he was disabled it was offensive for some reason lmao It's especially funny because it's like, the least offensive episode of all of South park LOL

[@GoblinDave152]

23:45 "I was like...AAHHHH" Lol understandable reaction 😂

[@hihi-kv8kv]

Seeing grown adults sobbing over this made me cackle and also sob because that's so funny but also i'm so empathetic

[@GMBoyYT]

Another day, Another MLP video from good old Raymundo.

[@profikiller7303]

How is this guy younger than me by a year

[@Thefoop]

How is this guy older than me by a year (life is strange like that)

[@SlKEOLOGY]

no literally he was born in 04 and i’m an 02 baby 😭😭

[@dezgasting]

​@@SlKEOLOGY WHY AM I OLDER THAN HIM BY A YEAR

[@Nekoszowa]

I'm scared because ppl born in the 2000s are turning into adults already... I don't want to die...

[@retribusion]

He has a nice beard

[@bassasababa9861]

"I don't have autism" ahh collection.

[@benjaminstephens179]

Honestly I thought this was just going to delve into the weird depravities of the MLP fandom specifically dealing with Derpy, but this was relatively tame. Derpy still best gurl by the way.

[@Roperfield]

45 minutes in and I'm starting to have a slight suspicion regarding the possibility that he may like Derpy

[@ThatGuyMikey1]

Derpy has always been my favorite pony. Been waiting for this video to drop since you first mentioned making it. Foaming at the mouth rn. Thank you for this video, Ray.

[@themaidguy0988]

MLP had such a weird fanbase. I remember learning about the show from the edm community. I was really into happy hardcore and shuffling as a kid and randomly came around channels like Living Tombstone and the channels that made Bass Cannon and Cupcake Guns(or something like that. It's been ages). MLP was also the reason I got into dubstep, riddim, and other heavy edm genres. Crazy times

[@neotomic_]

This is probably my favourite video of yours so far! I love it when people are really passionate about a character they like, super fun watch :)

[@krutoy-chell]

It's amazing how millions of people, brands and companies started supporting derpygate to bring back the original version of the series. A story like this animated series will probably never happen again...

[@Poglavnit_Pferdefuhrer]

Probably because television itself is dying. If Hazbin appeared around the same time, though... May not be as professional or as "tight" but I feel that it hits a lot of the same beats, especially alastor

[@krutoy-chell]

​@@Poglavnit_Pferdefuhrer Maybe, but hazbin's target audience is not as wide as mlp.

[@Poglavnit_Pferdefuhrer]

Not as wide, but deffo as dedicated. It would probably have had cons and games and stuff just the same, not just fanart/ship wars. Also ye underestimate the appeal of vaguely mature topics to kids, it would have spread around Roblox and Minecraft, attracting low teens, may have aired on CW or USA, would probably overlap with the Once Upon A Time/Superwholock/Riverdale/Buffy type audience. There was definitely potential for mainstream growth back then. *And given pony nature to crossover with literally everything...*

[@krutoy-chell]

@@Poglavnit_Pferdefuhrer Okay, to be honest, I'm from Russia, I'm 15 years old and I've been watching helluva boss since 2022. Perhaps hazbin hotel will still repeat that popularity, but its release did not start very well, and Vivienne’s reputation is already a little damaged. Ever since the release of the pilot episode, the animated series has accumulated a lot of haters.

[@Poglavnit_Pferdefuhrer]

Viv is kinda screwing it for everyone else, yeah, but the ecosystem was more favourable back then. She probably would have had better support/advice. There's more cynicism among investors/studios now after Pet Shop + other reboots and the Disney adventure block mostly failed. You can get more overtly mature now, but at the cost of overall creative freedom (like making fan focused cameos/episodes) They do see/like the merch potential at least, so maybe Viv will get reigned in and improve by the next season.

[@blackcatobituaryVHS]

10:23 ngl, I remember crying to this when I was younger. Not just because I considered Derpy to be a favorite of mine, but I think looking back, I resonated with the video because a lot of the things she was saying like ‘they want me gone’ or ‘I just don’t know what went wrong.’ reminded me a lot of the things that I questioned myself as a kid, as I was always bullied for my physical appearance or even just quirks and eccentricities that were generally out of my control. (Context: my family believes that I may or may not be undiagnosed autistic, but since my mom hasn’t taken me to a therapist in like 10 years, we still don’t fully understand what’s going on with me.)

[@Valetravelgames]

I was once diagnosed with autism and my dad got so mad he stopped taking me to psycologists and therapists :(

[@tordland]

seeing a "deep dive"-esque video abt this topic from someone w so much love for this series and character is so fun!! def excited to see more stuff from ur channel. also insanely awesome fit

[@BerryCherryPudding]

Honestly loved seeing you being super honest and open about loving mlp as a kid and having sections about it. I'm a trans guy but I still have interests people associate with girls and even though I think it's stupid to gender a silly cartoon about horses and friendship I still feel kinda insecure about it. Seeing a guy like you being so open about what you loved as a kid and still embrace as an adult me feel much more secure. So like. Thanks man. However hearing you say "in 2018 when i was 13" made me age RAPIDLY and im only 24

[@budpalguy]

39:43 you trying to set her back up and the thunk of her falling back over was way funnier than it needed to be

[@tennojichuu7770]

THE REACTION VIDEOS TO THE DERPY VID KILLED ME😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@kylothewolff1098]

As someone who has a lazy eye, derpy is literally one of my favorites :(

[@CreativaArtly]

The nub of a horse tail is called the dock btw and yes it is flesh/muscle.

[@SlKEOLOGY]

i never watched mlp as a kid and mostly played with barbie and monster high dolls but hearing the lore and seeing your passion for derpy is so wholesome. the song also unironically goes hard

[@_dumbcookii750]

21:28 thanks for mentioning this part because I’m also part of OSC Community

[@pundertalefan4391]

Nice profile pic! :03

[@Soooodapack]

the teardrop elimination had me FREAKING OUT

[@POBBLEBONK0.0]

OMG SAME I WAS SO ??? SHOCKED WHEN THE DERPY LORE SOMEHOW TIED INTO THE OSC??? LIKE WHAT

[@TurkishOneFurkan]

Wasnt it one of the creaters in II?

[@NovaAzurite]

Same

[@ichigo.42ga3]

How tf was "Im special!!" less abelist than just calling her Derpy????????????

[@ichigo.42ga3]

hasbro tweakin

[@Raymundo_2112]

@@ichigo.42ga3 for real it feels so tone deaf

[@Retr0ReeF]

11:09 I can’t believe I almost broke down to a character I jad no knowledge of before this video

[@kuuraisu]

watched a few of your videos after the "slop commentary" video to see what video essays could be like with more substance and ive gotta admit i have to agree your videos are so much more interesting and information packed when compared to the slop commentary nothing burgers

[@eightmelodies8]

THE DERPY HOOVES SONG REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF AMYCANFLYY YOU CAPTURED THE 2000’S CRINGECORE SOUND SO WELLLL

[@kingrobotnik6950]

The beauty of derpy was, she wasnt a DEI character made to push The Message or sell you stuff. She is a peek into a world full of different characters each with their own unique personalities and experiences. She isnt some villian to be hated or a tool to solely to be used for a punch line. She is her own person. And through the support of the REAL fans who love the character and the show, the were able to essentialy help her express herself, flaws and strengths, and all. Something that we need to see more of in the real world. The karens who THINK theyre helping are the same people who would push crap like Dustborn or any number of those "unqiue" characters just to make the feel better about their hollow lives, earn brownie points, and try to sell a product. "Look at this disabled girl whose parapalegic and autistic. Give me money" The creators valued their fans and wanted to show them theyre listening and love the support. Not to make money. If anything, fans WANTED merch of her not only to show their support but to show their thoughts and love for those who Derpy might represent. The underdog who might be a bit different still means well and has a big heart. Attacking her and removing who she is not only stiffels creativity but weakens our hearts as a unit. Im happy Hasbro learned from all this and got better.

[@lilytu1588]

Why TF was this so wholesome, men so excited for this was adorable to see

[@2ndHandSmoker]

I was 13 when that derpy video came out and I didn't know what was going on

[@Ben-0]

I just saw your channel profile picture and banner got updated and now I see this.

[@luciellawliet]

Seeing Derpy and alfa995’s animations again in this video brought back so much nostalgia from when I was a kid. I’m pretty sure I obsessively watched that Nyan Nyan video of theirs as a child, lol. I never finished the series as I got older (not sure why, I think it was just dealing with awful life circumstances-I never finished a bunch of other series as well, particularly ones I was reading due to getting my books stolen) this really makes me want to rewatch and finally finish the series. You know you’ve made a good series when people of all ages can enjoy it. I miss it tbh

[@random_scenegirl]

derpy was my favorite character when i was younger ;-;

[@faaaailure]

Bro it's the first time I come across thie channel, but I think this guy is everything I aspire to be

[@goofy_goober139]

THE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OMG WITH OLD YT I MISS IT

[@alice20001]

It's awesome seeing some sincere passion in a video

[@algebralianism]

21:34 As a OSC member I was so excited when you mentioned this. But I would like to point out that is the Total Drama Island them song and not Battle For Dream Island one. Although there is a fananimation with the TDI theme used in it. Edit: I guess that is the fananimation. Teardrop is still in BFDI as a whole. What you are referring to is the BFDIA (Season 2) elimination. I understand you aren't as well versed into object shows and I understand that especially with how small the object show community is in the mainstream. Also Adam (the cousin of the Derpy Hooves channel) did not create BFDI, but was inspired to create his own object show called Inanimate Insanity. However, Adam is a part of the BFDI crew as he voices Nickel as of BFDIA and had other credits in the show.

[@TheTrueSkibidiMaster]

21:35 this is NOT the bfdi theme, this is the total drama island theme which is one of the inspirations for bfdi AND ALSO votes were determined by comments I'm pretty sure, not likes and dislikes

[@furuyawn]

from brat summer to derp autumn. hell fuckin yeah

[@the-state-of-a-haunted-doll]

as a huge derpy hooves fan in 2013, this totally warmed my heart! you are so swag

[@TorosAndMakis53]

Holy crap. Bro went full Derpy!!!

[@SunIsLost]

Literally! Look at his banner and PPF now.

[@whatif3271]

This is such a cute video, thank you for sharing this part of yourself with us. This might be the first video I've watched from you but it's really nice to see someone talk about their brony phase (ik you said you're not a brony) with excitement and not pure cringe, and still being excited about the same topic today. Brings back some nice memories for myself. Thanks again.

[@sav2823]

I remember finding a post talking about this and blaming "soccer moms" for ruining Derpy ages ago, I was probably...8? 9? Maybe 10? I was so confused. Especially on the "soccer moms" bit because I really didn't know what that meant 💀 I realize now it was 2010s term for Karens

[@Poglavnit_Pferdefuhrer]

All the way back to 1990s! One, *just one* led the whole campaign against Speedy Gonzalez being "racist" The general meaning was that a "soccer mom" needed something to occupy herself with while her kids were on the field, and inexplicably for a certain suburban demographic this turned out to be bizarre attempts at "safe from retribution moral activism, " often tv because they would leave it on to find the next thing to be offended over while writing letters for their current campaign. This started with nosy old biddies from the Catholic League complaining about shows that used vaguely Christian parables/morals in a show *without* overtly showing a crucifix or bible, since studios got antsy over that due to hippies in the previous decade complaining about that sort of representation