Talk:Derpy/@comment-4617281-20120302191547/@comment-89234-20120303005157

Amy Keating Rogers, the writer of the episode, has that covered. However, in short, her voice -- which was the result of a miscommunication in the production process -- clumsy behavior, and mismatched eyes, topped off by the name "Derpy" (which, while popularly known as a term for eyes like hers, can also be a derogatory word for mental retardation) made her come off to some people as an offensive stereotype.