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My longest page this far. Lots of stuff happening, starting with the discussion on cartoon hands, then introducing 2 "new" major characters, and their connection with BonBon. Also, the outdoors backgrounds you see in here are, for the first time, all vectored by me, which is why it took so long to get this page done. :3 (Of course, the individual buildings as well as the veggie cart were based on screenshots from the show. So still, praises go the animator team where it looks awesome and scolding goes to me where it doesn't. :3)
I've dug into the Derpy - Ditzy "controversy", and finally I decided that I call her both. Some say that in Winter Wrap up there was a different pony who brought the birds back, while they sent Ditzy: my answer is, since Ditzy went into a completely wrong direction, and after they realized this they sent somepony else. They didn't frown much on poor Derpy after she got back empty hoofed, they are kinda used to incidents like this. She got depressed a bit, but her little family is always there to comfort her.
With this disease idea, I can explain why her eyes are normal on one occasion, and derped on another. And also can keep her goofy side that at least half the fandom loves.
Of course, she was bullied frequently when she was a filly (mainly by those pegasi who bullied Fluttershy too), "Derpy" was an insult till she started using it with pride (because she realized that if she doesn't take offense to it, it takes away the point the bullies are using it for).
Also, in this universe she adopted an abandoned filly and named her Dinky Doo. (Here Ditzy is a young adult, in human years she's in her early twenties. I'll most likely do an age distribution summary among the major characters or something, most of them are young adults, with Berry being the oldest.) Although there's no blood relation between them, they act like loving mother and daughter.
As for what's the relation between Derpy and Carrot Top... friendship? Or maybe more? I won't dig into this, I leave it to the readers to decide what goes better with their headcanon. :3
As always, MLP:FiM is owned by Hasbro and created by , I make no profit of this whatsoever, please don't sue me.
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Comments: 279
621Chopsuey [2013-02-05 21:12:32 +0000 UTC]
Great mega-comic, Trite! Glad to see and drop by (literally)
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Serene-Moonlight [2013-02-05 21:03:58 +0000 UTC]
Heh... as you predicted (though I'm sure you don't remember it), I do indeed like what you did with Ditzy/Derpy. ^^
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SnowyLilacs [2013-02-05 20:13:22 +0000 UTC]
Glad to see more development with the characters,and to see BonBon such a helpful and caring friend.
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Tearahk In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 20:06:37 +0000 UTC]
That is just too cute!
And how Bonbon helps Derpy out is just too awesome.
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IlukaAppledash In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 19:55:44 +0000 UTC]
Ah, love it!
Silly Bon Bon take the money
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sebadg In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 19:43:42 +0000 UTC]
I did not know carrot top was also called golden harvest, also great comic quite long no surprise the wait
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KestrelElk In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 19:03:43 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow, those backgrounds are great, loving the whole scene here actually, can't get enough of this comic.
I like the fact you went for the use as Ditzy being her real name and Derpy the nickname, that's how I see it too.
As for children, I follow the fanon that states Dinky is Ditzy's biological daughter who she had at a rather young age and Sparkler(Amethyst Star in the toys) is Derpy's adopted child, which helps to explain the whole Sisterhooves Social thing too ^_^
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TriteBristle In reply to KestrelElk [2013-02-05 19:42:04 +0000 UTC]
I have another explanation for the Sparkler thing (you'll see it in 2-3 chapters), who's about the same age as Derpy in this universe. Derpy would need to be at least middle-aged to have a daughter as old as Sparkler I think, and I imagined most of my characters as young adults.
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GhostWriterNext In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-05 21:23:25 +0000 UTC]
In the fandom isn't Sparkler Derpy's adopted daughter.
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TriteBristle In reply to GhostWriterNext [2013-02-05 23:50:44 +0000 UTC]
I represent another branch of derpiology. :3
Lets just say that you are thinking of Derpy Hooves, while this version is simply Derpy.
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GhostWriterNext In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-06 01:32:52 +0000 UTC]
Whats the name of this branch?
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TriteBristle In reply to GhostWriterNext [2013-02-06 10:55:28 +0000 UTC]
Dunno, but someone's most likely came up with something fitting.
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KestrelElk In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-05 20:46:31 +0000 UTC]
Ooh, looking forward to seeing this, I'm always open to different views on things, I love the Carrot Top and Ditzy pairing too... have you seen the stuff with Carrot Top and Dinky in the newest episode?
Like I said though I have Sparkler as the adopted daughter, she was adopted in her teens, after the birth of Dinky.
I'd always liked the idea of this and reading the fic: "The Life and Times of a winning pony" gave it some great structure.
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TriteBristle In reply to KestrelElk [2013-02-06 00:13:43 +0000 UTC]
Derpy and Carrot isn't necessarily a pairing in this comic, they can be simply friends too. I leave that to my readers. :3
"have you seen the stuff with Carrot Top and Dinky in the newest episode?"
I fear I missed that one, if the newest episode is still the sidekicks (and if this weeks episode wasn't leaked yet).
Still, in this universe they are about the same age (Amethyst Star alias Sparkler is a bit older in fact), which would make the adoption stuff quite weird. :3
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KestrelElk In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-06 02:37:19 +0000 UTC]
I've always seen them as friends/room mates
Yes the sidekicks one, (not sure if you meant you missed the ep or missed the part I mentioned so, possible spoiler ahead ><)
At the train Crystal Empire train station,
Carrot Top can be seen nuzzling Written Script,
They also have Dinky with them,
Fans have suggested this shows that with Ditzy's absence, Carrot Top being her friend had taken to looking after Dinky while her mother was away ^_^
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TriteBristle In reply to KestrelElk [2013-02-06 11:10:50 +0000 UTC]
Oh, that. I don't know who in their right mind would name a pony "Written Script", in my opinion it sounds out of line compared to all the other canon names.
But rest assured, I have a story mechanic in my sleeve with which I can explain mostly everything that occurs in the show overall. :3 It will be introduced in a few chapters.
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KestrelElk In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-06 15:39:15 +0000 UTC]
I agree it's a terrible name, so man other scroll puns could be used.
I trust you, every choice you've made thus far has been great, love seeing the story expand too, looking forward to it
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TriteBristle In reply to RaenBoow [2013-02-05 19:00:52 +0000 UTC]
Her grandchildren only ever knew her as a red pony, listening to stories about her being originally yellowish in disbelief.
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Naoki2534 In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 18:25:20 +0000 UTC]
Dood, srsly... I love the way you think, i mean... It's perfect!
I wouldn't had thought on something like that in ages, it seems so fitting even though i'm still bugged about the shot from sisterhooves that makes Dinky look like Amethyst Star's sister.
And the backgrounds sure are a tough job, but worth it in the end.
'Grats *TriteBristle
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TriteBristle In reply to Naoki2534 [2013-02-05 18:50:53 +0000 UTC]
"I'm still bugged about the shot from sisterhooves that makes Dinky look like Amethyst Star's sister."
I've got that covered too. :3
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Jtgop In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-18 13:09:40 +0000 UTC]
I actually liked that, it inspired a lot of good stories
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Naoki2534 In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-07 15:30:35 +0000 UTC]
Goodie~. I look forward to it!
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Yarrix In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 17:51:50 +0000 UTC]
*YAY* A new Page^^
And i Hope for a lot more
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ScottWolf In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 17:17:56 +0000 UTC]
Panel 5: Bonbon, that's the definition of disbelief. You're lucky Lyra's not that bright.
Also, YAY! You called her Ditzy Doo!
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TriteBristle In reply to ScottWolf [2013-02-05 19:03:53 +0000 UTC]
What matters here is, she doesn't downright deny the possibility of her being another being. She just withholds judgment till she has enough convincing evidence, which makes her a real skeptic (which, contrary to popular belief, doesn't equal a neighsayer).
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ScottWolf In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-05 22:03:25 +0000 UTC]
In other words, she doesn't believe Lyra. There's probably a hidden "yet" there, but the fact remains she is in doubt.
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TriteBristle In reply to ScottWolf [2013-02-06 00:04:52 +0000 UTC]
Doubt is good. One shouldn't be so "open minded" that their brains fall out...
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Yarrix In reply to ScottWolf [2013-02-05 17:49:27 +0000 UTC]
What will you say, when a Human is coming to you and tell you, he is a Pony?
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ScottWolf In reply to Yarrix [2013-02-05 22:04:56 +0000 UTC]
I'd say, "That's awesome." Not a shred of disbelief or skepticism in the comment at all. Who am I to say what someone is or isn't? I'm only concerned with what I am.
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TriteBristle In reply to ScottWolf [2013-02-06 00:32:28 +0000 UTC]
Lets put it this way, so you understand what we mean: What would you say if someone walks to you and tells you that you are a pony? :3
Will you believe from that point that you are a pony despite you really being a human?
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ScottWolf In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-06 00:36:52 +0000 UTC]
"You are a pony."
"... why wasn't I told sooner??"
In all honesty tho, that's not the situation tho. And it depends on your particular view whether gullibility's a virtue or not ^.=.^
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TriteBristle In reply to ScottWolf [2013-02-06 00:59:37 +0000 UTC]
Sure, if you don't value that the things you believe are true or not.
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ScottWolf In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-06 01:21:47 +0000 UTC]
I like to have a shifting reality. Probably why, if ever I was faced with a Discorded situation, I wouldn't change. Chaos is a good thing.
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TriteBristle In reply to ScottWolf [2013-02-06 11:14:35 +0000 UTC]
I think you read/watch too much sci-fi, which is of course not a bad thing in itself (as long as one can tell the difference between reality and fantasy). :3
And chaos is just a form of order, a trained mind can see the order where others can only see chaos.
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ScottWolf In reply to TriteBristle [2013-02-06 14:50:58 +0000 UTC]
Oh trust me, I know the difference.
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Ojamapony In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 17:11:50 +0000 UTC]
/)^_^(\ This made my day, and my week!
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09waterb In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 16:48:11 +0000 UTC]
I personaly prefer derpy with Dr Hooves but your choice! XD
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TriteBristle In reply to 09waterb [2013-02-05 18:52:43 +0000 UTC]
Too bad he's called Time Turner in this universe, and has nothing to do with time lords. :3
(sorry, I'm not a Dr. Who watcher!)
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ANDREU-T In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 16:21:35 +0000 UTC]
Yay! Derpy, Dinky and Carrot Top in Heartstrings
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The-Bloody-Bishop In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 16:01:48 +0000 UTC]
Hm, I wonder if Ditzy Doo/Derpy has some form of epilepsy? That's the first thing that comes to mind when body spasms that come without warning?
A little text heavy, but an otherwise fabulous page to an increasingly astounding chapter. I guess this series is just good at making their Third go-arounds amazing. ^_^
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TriteBristle In reply to The-Bloody-Bishop [2013-02-05 19:42:46 +0000 UTC]
I shall dub this disease as Derpylepsy.
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