pearlsnose:

The fact that people are calling Pearl terrible again after this episode bothers me so much, and here’s why:

1) This episode was literally made to show you how Pearl has developed as a character. Steven even gave a mini speech about how great Pearl is. 

You’re wrong. If pearls are really like you say they are, then Pearl isn’t common at all. She trained herself to fight. She learned how to build things.And she works hard every day to be greater than she already is! That’s not common. That’s amazing! 

2) You’re looking at this character who has undergone so much character development since the first episode of this series, someone who has struggled with so many internal and external conflicts in this show and had a positive development as time has gone on, and saying she’s the worst. 

“She’s terrible. The worst. I wish she wasn’t part of the Crystal Gems.”

“She’s manipulative and mean. She’s literally the most awful character on the show.“

We’re looking at probably one of the most complex characters in the series here. We just learned that the servant Pearl theory was correct- not only that, but that Pearls are accessories. Pearl is supposed to be some object that higher class gems use as an accessory, be something that just follows orders, doesn’t have a mind of her own. But she taught herself to fight and be a mechanic and be her own gem. She’s not perfect, but she tries so hard. She makes mistakes, she’s done some things and made some choices that weren’t the best, but she’s learning. 

SURPRISE, people can grow and learn from their mistakes!

Her relationship with the other Gems has been improving… hell, her self-confidence/self-esteem has even started improving. She’s not just a Pearl. Yes, she is a Pearl, as she said in the newest episode, but she’s her own Pearl. She’s not letting others control her destiny, she’s not going to let herself be pushed around anymore. 

She’s amazing. She’s relatable. Her struggles are things that thousands of people can relate to- Pearl is so strong and she inspires me more than anyone in real life ever has. Don’t take those things away from her just because you want an easy target to bully on a kid’s show. (Especially one like Steven Universe, which has messages that teach you about acceptance and anti-bullying)

Don’t ask for complex characters if you aren’t going to appreciate them.