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Cadpig
Feb 12, 2009 17:16:50 GMT -5
Post by Cadpig the LPS/FIM Fan on Feb 12, 2009 17:16:50 GMT -5
Yeah, it's probably cartoon physics. A lot of things in cartoons either are very unexplainable or not realistic. You can't give cartoons to much thought because for some stuff like Cadpig being able to lift 2 pups probably three times her size it just can't be explained.
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Cadpig
Jun 18, 2009 2:06:27 GMT -5
Post by Trey_Vore on Jun 18, 2009 2:06:27 GMT -5
Lately I have been noticing a lot of hostile thoughts towards Lucky, supposedly being a glory hog and all, but this doesn't seem particularly justifiable. Spot strikes me as more of a glory hog, as Two-Tone once stated, and that Cadpig seems to be the one character everyone can agree on. This was taken from Belchic's review of "Shake, Rattle n' Woof/Cadpig Behind Bars": Regardless of that fact, this is still one of the strongest episodes in the series, as it shows a fine example of what Cadpig's character is really like. Cadpig is the favorite of most fans of this show, and this episode happens to have her as the central focus character. The entire series had plenty of episodes with either Lucky, Rolly or Spot as the central focus character, but it really lacked episodes for Cadpig. sparkydearly.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=reviewboard&action=display&thread=1543&page=4Having said that, I think there was probably a plausible reason why Cadpig seemed to have the least compared to the other three. As a character, Cadpig is a new age puppy that happens to enjoy spouting metaphysical metaphors to her friends. I would think this is one reason why: the 'metaphors' that Cadpig likes to use would be ultimately difficult to come up with, and if used too excessively, they would not have the same impact. It would start brilliant and funny, but later on it would dissolve into being nonsensical and lame. The second aspect is the wide array of emotions she expresses. Sometimes she is cheerfully happy, other times she is bitter and sarcastic, other times she is violently angry...you know. The writers probably figured that if overexposed, Cadpig would probably leave some viewers to think as a character, she is just grating, obnoxious and inconsisent. Just my thoughts.
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Cadpig
Jun 18, 2009 3:09:54 GMT -5
Post by Tic-Tac on Jun 18, 2009 3:09:54 GMT -5
Hostile? Towards Lucky?! ME?! I don't think that sounds like something Tac would do...
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Cadpig
Jun 18, 2009 4:22:41 GMT -5
Post by Two-Tone on Jun 18, 2009 4:22:41 GMT -5
I beg to differ
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Cadpig
Sept 13, 2009 0:43:18 GMT -5
Post by Belchic on Sept 13, 2009 0:43:18 GMT -5
I don't know if anybody really estimated, but I think I could list all the episodes where each pup is the central focus character.
Lucky Virtual Lucky Leisure Lawsuit Cone Head Love 'Em and Flea 'Em Citizen Canine Prima Doggy Lucky All-Star Cruella World Un-Lucky Two for the Show An Officer and a Gentledog Double Dog Dare Lucky to Be Alone Watch for Falling Idols Spots and Shots On the Lamb The Life You Save Shipwrecked
Episode Count: 18
Cadpig Prophet and Loss Cadpig Behind Bars Lobster Tale Mooove It On Over Howl Noon Animal House Party My Fair Moochie
Episode Count: 7
Rolly Chow About That? Gnaw or Never The Nose Knows Dog Food Day Afternoon Robo-Rolly Hail to the Chief Food For Thought Rolly's Egg-Celent Adventure K is for Kibble Bad to the Bone Swine Song Walk on the Wild Side Roll Out the Pork Barrel Dog's Best Friend
Episode Count: 14
Spot Full Metal Pullet The Artist Formerly Known as Spot My Fair Chicken Alive 'N Chicken Spot's Fairy God-Chicken Wild Chick Chase Invasion of the Doggie Snatchers The High Price of Fame The Good-Bye Chick
Episode Count: 9
I guess Trey_Vore's estimate was right. Lucky has had the most central focus episodes, followed by Rolly, and then Spot, leaving Cadpig with the least. Also, now that I look at it, Cadpig never had any full-length episodes where she was the central focus character. I don't understand why Cadpig, the most interesting of the four main pups, lacked episodes about her character, while the less interesting ones got a lot more.
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Cadpig
Sept 13, 2009 0:48:35 GMT -5
Post by RaceFanX on Sept 13, 2009 0:48:35 GMT -5
Nice list Belchic and nice estimate Trey
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Cadpig
Sept 13, 2009 3:07:06 GMT -5
Post by babclayman on Sept 13, 2009 3:07:06 GMT -5
I think the reason why Cadpig didn't get much episode was also explained by Trey.
She is ok when used in small doses however if she becomes over played and used alot; she begins to grow stale. Example is Ralph Wiggum From the Simpsons.
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Cadpig
Sept 13, 2009 3:13:59 GMT -5
Post by Trey_Vore on Sept 13, 2009 3:13:59 GMT -5
I think I have an explanation behind that.
Lucky is the most balanced of the four Main Pups, in the sense he's likable, funny and interesting. He doesn't bombard you with funny moments/quotes, and his moments have the largest amount of breathing room, so he deserved to have the highest number of episodes that centered on him.
Rolly is an okay central focus character. He's likable and funny but not very interesting, but he at least has enough sense to let you catch a break between funny moments. He deserved a fair number of episodes.
Spot is a poor focus character; she's funny but not likable or interesting. Spot has some pleasant qualities even if her episodes are clearly the worst but thankfully there aren't an overbearing number of them.
Cadpig, well...is like Lucky in the sense she is likable, funny and interesting. Her main problem is as a character...she's just too strong. The amount of clever dialogue and wild emotions that she gives is funny in little bits but it becomes too much for one to take at length. You can stand her in short burst episodes but she's too in-your-face to be seen as a focus character for a full half-hour.
I think even if they had Two-Tone, Jewel and Patch as prominent characters and upped the half-hour episode count from 65 to 130, Cadpig probably still would have had the least episodes.
The point I was trying to make is Cadpig is like chocolate, anger and sex. Surprisingly good for you, but needs to be taken in semi-moderation.
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Cadpig
Sept 13, 2009 4:57:39 GMT -5
Post by Cadpig the LPS/FIM Fan on Sept 13, 2009 4:57:39 GMT -5
That actually makes a lot of sense Trey. Cadpig has always been my favorite from the show so I always wondered why she never got the main focus for more episodes then she did.
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Cadpig
Oct 4, 2011 1:22:26 GMT -5
Post by Belchic on Oct 4, 2011 1:22:26 GMT -5
Hey, guys! I felt like bringing this topic up for discussion. It's because I thought of something to say about Cadpig.
In the Two-Tone topic, Luisa said that Lucky knows how to deal with Cadpig. She does have a good point, and she's absolutely right. It's no wonder why the two of them are really close as friends.
As many pups know, because of her personality, Cadpig is not very tollerable, at least not easily. If you take into account all the different stuff Lucky has done with Cadpig, especially when he used her for support to help him reach an out-of-reach area. I would guess it would take a lot of nerve and determination for Lucky to do that. But as I said, the two of them are both really close friends. Not to mention, Cadpig has shown a lot of signs throughout the series that she has a soft spot for Lucky.
That's some pretty neat observations there, don't you think? Just thought I'd say that. I'll keep this open for other opinions.
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Cadpig
Oct 13, 2013 10:49:35 GMT -5
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Post by Belchic on Oct 13, 2013 10:49:35 GMT -5
I think I might have figured out why Cadpig is so strong. It might be due to the fact that she does a lot of yoga, which she claims she does a lot in her spare time. Yoga is supposed to stretch out and build up the muscles, so that could be a possibility.
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Cadpig
Apr 8, 2016 9:38:28 GMT -5
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Post by Belchic on Apr 8, 2016 9:38:28 GMT -5
I had a thought recently:
For a long time, I've been wondering how when the main pups do totem poles how Cadpig is able to lift Lucky without consequence. Well, think about this: Cadpig is a cute female pup and is the smallest member of the team, so when the pups form totem poles, the most obvious and logical choice would be to always put Cadpig on top. Maybe it could be possible that the writers thought it would be more original to not have Cadpig on top. Think that makes sense?
Though I wonder what kind of a message the writers would be giving to kids by doing this. Any thoughts?
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Cadpig
Apr 8, 2016 20:45:17 GMT -5
Post by babclayman on Apr 8, 2016 20:45:17 GMT -5
That, and Lucky is more the leader of a team. So, he may think he needs to see what is up.
Though, they do lampshade it, in some Episodes. One case being in; “Home Is Where The Bark Is”, where a struggling Cadpig is like; “Shouldn’ have I been on top!?” Or, that time, where they hde in a Coat Rack in; “Dog Food Day Afternoon”.
Though, there have also been times, where Cadpig is on top too. Like; When they try the Chimney plan in; "Home Is Where The Bark Is", or; "Shipwrecked", You Know? ;3
Considering, you have multiple pieces, where a small Character lifts something heavy, Cadpig can too. In any case, she is pretty strong, considering she’s able to take on Mooch & El Diablo, Isn’ she?
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Cadpig
Apr 8, 2016 23:30:09 GMT -5
Post by Two-Tone on Apr 8, 2016 23:30:09 GMT -5
I found it funny and cute that Cadpig's inner puppy which is shown in the Dalmatian Vacation music video is a baby version of herself
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Cadpig
Apr 9, 2016 0:32:01 GMT -5
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Post by Belchic on Apr 9, 2016 0:32:01 GMT -5
Erm, babclayman? Cadpig wasn't on top in the chimney scene in "Home is Where the Bark Is". Lucky was. We even have a screenshot to prove it!
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