Summary
- Amy Pond's so-called "problematic" actions on Doctor Who are actually highlighted positively and ironically in a viral Twitter thread.
- The tweets showcase appreciation for Amy's standout character and her impact on the show rather than genuine criticism.
- Despite being a divisive character initially, Amy Pond eventually became one of the most well-rounded and beloved companions in Doctor Who, with her journey alongside the Doctor considered one of the show's most heartening arcs.
A viral Twitter thread recently analyzed the most ironic crimes Amy Pond committed on Doctor Who. Amy Pond (Karen Gillian) was the first and primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the long-running British series. She was initially introduced to the Doctor after he crash-landed in her garden, only to return a dozen years later to take her away to see the stars. While Amy was the Eleventh Doctor’s companion from 2010 to 2012, reception for her was not always pleasing as she made several questionable decisions that made her a divisive character.
While the wait is still on for Doctor Who season 14, the Twitter user @autisticpond compiled a list of so-called problematic things about Amy, which has since gone viral. However, the tweets actually indicate positivity about the character with subtle irony and wordplay. Check them out below:
The Twitter thread starts the discussion by listing the problematic things Amy has done on the show, initially indicating any of her serious crimes.
The first item listed was "cannibalism," arguing that Amy "ate all your faves up." That is followed by a video edit highlighting several Amy scenes, which suggest the tweets are an appreciation post rather than actual criticism.
The subtle Amy admiration continues with "murder," explaining that the companion "killed every episode she was in." In other words, the tweet indicates that Amy has been a standout character in nearly all her episode appearances.
The next tweet is more straightforward about the character's quality of "broke bones," praising that she "broken her own back carrying series 6."
Amy is then noted as a "theft," considering she has "stolen" the "hearts" of her admirers who have grown fond of her during her Doctor Who run.
The Twitter user then stated "public order" as a so-called problematic thing about Amy. They later define the crime as "made everyone obsessed with her."
The final tweet bluntly says "breaking and entering" without any definition clarifying its meaning. Instead, the post includes two flattering images of Amy.
What Made Amy Pond Such A Divisive Character In Doctor Who
Amy was one of the more unique companions featured in Doctor Who. She was the first companion to have known the Doctor as a child and the first to be seen happily married. Even though she had a compatible chemistry with the Eleventh Doctor, public opinion about her was split for several reasons.
Considering Amy was a particularly animated character, she had a collection of personality traits that some viewers found frustrating or over-the-top. Furthermore, Amy’s decision to elope with the Eleventh Doctor on the night of her wedding to fan-favorite Rory Williams predictably did not go down well in viewership response. In Amy’s defense, a chance to go on various adventures with the Doctor and then travel in time and space in the TARDIS would have been hard to turn down. However, her puzzling decision to kiss the Eleventh Doctor later on the show didn’t do much to help her cause.
While Amy might have initially split opinions among Doctor Who viewers, she eventually grew to become one of the most well-rounded characters and arguably one of the Doctor’s best companions. As time passed, Karen’s portrayal of Amy got slightly toned down and became far more mature. This made her character more endearing in hindsight, and her journey with the Doctor remains possibly one of the most heartening arcs of the entire show.
Source: @autisticpond/Twitter
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