tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639171132849514430.post7786354767622625940..comments2023-10-07T03:59:51.533-04:00Comments on Mostly From Sugar Packets: Series Review and 10 Terrific Episodes of...The Loud House (first half of Season 1)Ryan W. Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17234153394480804661noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639171132849514430.post-80167525507325968952017-12-19T00:01:19.858-05:002017-12-19T00:01:19.858-05:00Thanks so much for the kind words! This article wa...Thanks so much for the kind words! This article was written around the time the series first started and it's fun to watch it grow and change since then. The essence and heart is still there, but it's clear as the show has progressed that the writers have really become comfortable with these characters and have found ways to expand them beyond the simple hobbies or stereotypes from which unfamiliar viewers can easily tell the admittedly large but not too burdensome cast apart from first glance and giving characters other than Lincoln the spotlight. I highly recommend listening to the Loud House writers' episode of the official Nickelodeon Animation Podcast - not only is it a really insightful analysis into The Loud House and its writing process itself, it's really good advice for writing and creativity in general and goes a bit into that process as far as The Loud House was involved - as they put it there, instead of a show about one boy with 10 sisters, it became a show about a big family.<br /><br />As for this article - I'm still very proud of it and have to write some follow-ups someday, but I do regret giving so much focus on Chris Savino. In retrospect, no one knew, but also like most creators he was the "face" of the show which is why he was given the majority of face time in interviews regarding the show (and since it had just started there were very few sources I could use for my research). I always knew animation was and is a joint effort, though, which is why I intentionally credited the writers and storyboard artists for each segment. I plan to write an article regarding Savino, John Lasseter, and their part in the post-Weinstein revelations and changes in Hollywood as well as how it affects the animation industry in particular.<br /><br />As for the fan communities...it seems that the quality and popularity of a show is inverse to how its fan community behaves. Just look at Steven Universe, for example - a popular series praised for its storylines and representation, but also hotbed to a lot of complaints, trolls, and even worse online. (Or just look at the polarizing reactions The Last Jedi got and how people are expressing and/or dealing with them). There are a lot of unsavory people in the Loud House fandom, but there have been a lot of well-written articles and discussion on the show as well, especially in terms of its representation as it's progressed (there's one particular example that's very sweet and got a lot of positive reaction and well-written articles but it's sort of a spoiler so I won't go into detail here). On the other hand, I've met a lot of fantastic people who enjoy the show for what it is - and the way some act is why I try to be one of them.<br /><br />I read your article and I'm glad you enjoyed the show. Keep watching and maybe we'll be able to discuss it in more detail one of these days!<br /><br />RyanRyan W. Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234153394480804661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639171132849514430.post-39638727149600657472017-12-14T04:22:33.203-05:002017-12-14T04:22:33.203-05:00It's great to hear more about The Loud House! ...It's great to hear more about The Loud House! I've only watched the first episode so far, but I'm impressed with what I've seen. After reading your review I'm excited to watch more. It's interesting to discover all the online fan communities too - do you have any experience of these?<br /><br />I've written about the first episode on my blog: https://goo.gl/56iG5B<br /><br />Looking forward to watching more, and reading more from you!<br /><br />- Oddball ContentAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324227463477471547noreply@blogger.com