Derpy revisited · 6:42am Mar 3rd, 2012
Well, one of the writers has weighed in, which EqD posted in this link. I have to say, her response was completely classy and reasonable, and I agree with her 100%. I never thought Hasbro intended to make fun of anyone. However, the fact is that some people do use that term to ridicule, and I'd rather see erring on the side of caution in this instance. Granted, Ditzy isn't exactly the best name in that regard, either, but at least historically it carries more of a connotation as a somewhat endearing quality. Either way, her parents named her, and what does that say about their ambitions for her future? It was also a bit over-the-top to take the leap from occasional clumsiness to walking/flying disaster area. What are the prospects for anyone like that to have friends?
In any case, i didn't feel that strongly about it, and once Hasbro had made a decision, they shouldn't have backtracked. If her name's Derpy, and she has a low-ish voice, then so be it. But kudos to Amy Keating Rogers for her well-thought-out and heartfelt response.
While it's sad that Derpy's voice had to be changed and her name had to be cut, I find it sadder that this writer had to receive even a single email criticizing her for being offensive and intolerant. I wish you the best, Amy
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