The Rodney Appreciation Thread

[Chungus]

Of all the 300+ villagers to hate on, the one villager who isn't that bad gets a whole subreddit dedicated to how much people hate him (r/f***rodney). If there are any other Animal Crossing hate subreddits, let me know, but I am still shocked to see one about Rodney. Why? He's so cute with his big smile, rotund body, dumb face, and -- to top it all off -- his suave personality and great singing skills (having the music hobby).

Hamster villagers in general are among my favorites, but I get that not everyone likes them. In that case, I understand if a hamster hater similarly hates Rodney. But to hate him just to join a Reddit bandwagon? I don't get it. How could you hate this face?

I started this thread to gain insight as to why Rodney's attracted such a "fan club" and, in spite of all that, to appreciate his cuteness. Here are some photos of Rodney on my island! If I get any more good pictures, I'll update this thread for sure.

Look at how well Rodney gets along with my villagers! In this photo, he has brain freeze from biting too much off his popsicle.

And here are some photos of Rodney and me exploring Kame's museum together!

And look at how much Rodney respects Blathers! I can't help but respect Rodney for that, in turn!

Feel free to share your own pictures of Rodney. Spread the love!

 

[Hirisa]

No villager deserves hate - no, not even the one you’re thinking about right now, reader - but especially not Rodney. The freckles, the shleepy face, the squeezable form. So cute.

 

[Sweetley]

This thread is pure perfection.

I don't understand the sudden hate for Rodney neither, I remember reading somewhere that the creator for the subreddit said that it started off as a meme, but honestly it's not funny at all and even if it's just a "meme", it's not a good one. The people acting there as if Rodney is the creation of Satan who will ruin your island and such poop, like it's hard to tell if they are seriously with this or just joking, overall it's ridiculous IMO (same goes for people with their hate for... You know who.). But anyways, no villager deserve such hate, every single one is good on their own and has their fans.

Rodney was always my favorite hamster villager (next to Apple), for me he's an adorable little guy. He's currently living on my island, found him the other day while doing island hopping and I had to invite him. I'm glad to see that there are more Rodney fans out there, that guy deserve the love for sure!

 

[milraen]

I actually think Rodney’s pretty cute! It’s the gorillas that bug me...

 

[Millysaurusrexjr]

I APPRECIATE TF OUT OF RODNEY I've never had him but I think he is very cute

 

[JellyBeans]

the kind of thread this forum deserves!! he's an absolute ANGEL and the only dreamie I have <3 don't have many pics of him to hand but I do have this

he's wearing what are quite possibly two of the best things I've ever gifted him

 

[Lilyacre]

I love Rodney! I love all of the hamster villagers because they're so pudgy and small. I hope to have all of the hamsters on my island eventually - I only have Flurry at the moment

 

[Xara]

he has “” energy and it’s what he deserves - he’s a true king

 

[Rosch]

I like Rodney.

I can understand disliking a design, but to actually hate any villager just because makes me scratch my head and question why. Seriously, why?

 

[Chungus]

he's wearing what are quite possibly two of the best things I've ever gifted him

Ahhh, I love this!! Thanks for sharing! Your Rodney reminds me of my own Rodney; while he isn't half as cool or snazzy as yours with the shades and rocketship, Rodney is doing his best with his new audiobook. Though I wonder why his earbuds aren't plugged in...

 

[FRANS_PLAYER]

People are, of course, allowed to dislike villagers. Hate threads? That's just really stupid and unnecessary though. That being said, I love all the hamster villagers! Keep doing you, Rodney

 

[WaileaNoRei]

I like Rodney.

I can understand disliking a design, but to actually hate any villager just because makes me scratch my head and question why. Seriously, why?

Agree. We all have villagers we don’t like. I feel like if you really hate any of these characters that much, especially to the point that you want to devote a significant amount of your time dwelling on it...maybe it is time to re-evaluate some things.

 

[daffy]

People hating villagers so much hurt my heart a little. Rodney is a cutie and I love your photos!

 

[N a t]

the kind of thread this forum deserves!! he's an absolute ANGEL and the only dreamie I have <3 don't have many pics of him to hand but I do have this

he's wearing what are quite possibly two of the best things I've ever gifted him

I am not a fan of Rodney, BUT this picture is super cute and makes me appreciate him a little more. I also came here because I love Hazel who also suffers from a hate forum. (r/f***hazel) No villagers deserves a hate forum...

 

[fluttershy300]

I don’t think he’s that bad. His weird design is like a quirk. The weird looking designs work for some villagers and just doesn’t for other villagers imo. I have no problem with people disliking or hating villagers. I don’t even have a problem with people hitting their villagers. Even if they’re the ones I love. I do have a problem when people judge others for liking/loving a villager though. Dat ain’t cool at all.

 

[Jeremy]

I have him on my island because I feel bad for him and the hate he receives. I gave him the hot-dog costume, which he wears about half the time.

 

[Dunquixote]

I admit that I initially didn’t like him, but recently, while flipping through my amiibo cards and while seeing some screenshots people took at him, I’ve been starting to appreciate his design more and even think he is kinda cute. A lot of villagers have been growing on me tbh, and I was extremely picky about the designs of villagers that I like.

Keep on posting positive stuff about him. I really enjoy seeing appreciation threads like this .

People are entitled to have their own preferences and dislike villagers, but I agree it is a bit much to have a thread devoted to hating some villager; discussion though about dislikes are fine so it depends too on how it is expressed.

 

[Hobowire]

Rodney is awesome. I have to ping @Le Ham

I don't understand why people dislike him. I think he's one of the better one. His unique features makes him so huggable!

 

[Nunnafinga]

I was gonna put Rodney on my second island but I came across Graham on a non-magical mystery tour and The Grahamster won out since I don't have his Amiibo card but I do have Rodney's.I might move in The Teal Wonder at some point in the future.I still have my New Leaf Rodney and he's one of my favorite NL villagers.

 

[JellyBeans]

I was gonna put Rodney on my second island but I came across Graham on a non-magical mystery tour and The Grahamster won out since I don't have his Amiibo card but I do have Rodney's.I might move in The Teal Wonder at some point in the future.I still have my New Leaf Rodney and he's one of my favorite NL villagers.

the teal wonder is one of the best nicknames i've ever heard