Your thoughts on… Chops…

[War Incarnate]

Oh boy! Another thread I can comment on without getting a punch in the face!

I genuinely don't understand why so many people hate Chops. It may be because he's a Smug villager, and Smug villagers are known for being arrogant. I am not one who will do a themed island or town should I get ACNH or ACNL+Welcome amiibo, though, but even without this I think Chops looks like a nice enough guy.

Design-wise, I actually like it. His default clothes in New Horizions especially looks really cool with the "rich-guy actor" look he's going for, that being the Military Suit. (I don't know if that's what it's actually called). The moustache on him is basically one of the few instances where facial hair works well (others include Cousteau). Not as good as Agnes, Boris, or Kevin, but certainly an underrated villager.

 

[Blood Eclipse]

Coincidentally I had chops in my campsite yesterday. I don't like his design, so not a personal favorite.

 

[maple22]

If you like him, good for you. I like his eye color as well. Not everyone needs to have Raymond, Marshal and Audie on their island.

 

[Sudsofsplash]

Theres no such thing as an ugly villager! (Golly, have I heard so much hatred for Velma and Frita!)
Everything is down to personal preference but I really care more about the villagers personalities! Personally I can barely stand the smug types (I couldn't wait to get rid of Raymond when he was on my island!) but I can at least see why you'd like Chops! He's fun looking and personally I think his name is really funny lol

 

[Xara]

a disgusting man

 

[lambshu]

oh chops! he was in my NL town. i didnt particularly favor his design, but i thought he was funny.
i didnt understand trading or dreamies way back in 2014 so i just loved everyone i had ! including chops

 

[DaviddivaD]

Over the past few weeks I’ve been avidly searching for Chops (that’s actually how I found this forum and this community a couple of days ago!), I don’t TT so I usually spend 1 or 2 NMT daily to try and find him! The thing is, every time I see him mentioned on any platform, every comment is incredibly negative! It’s kind of baffling!! There is so much hate and apathy towards this one villager and I just don’t get it…. (I’ve also noticed that the pig species isn’t that popular, I used to have Rasher back in WW and I adored him)


Oh! And before someone says 1-2 NMT is not enough… you’re probably right! But I’ve had incredible luck when only spending that amount. I once found Marina on my first ticket and two ays ago, I found Sherb on my second try… it’s just not the luck I’m hoping for
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I guess I should let you know why I like him. The reason I like him comes down to character design. I mean just look at those golden lock and beautiful blue eyes!! In all seriousness, it’s because he reminds me of a character from Studio Ghibli and as an anime fan (no shame) I really want to have him on my island. I’ve heard people talk about how Chops is “arrogant” but that's the more reason why he truly resembles that character and I can’t be the only anime fan on here that thinks that!


So, I just wanted to know what your stance is on this specific villager and why you like him or don’t like him?

I have his Amiibo card if you want it! For free of course!

 

[EtchaSketch]

I'VE ALWAYS LOVED CHOPS he was such a sweetheart in NL

 

[Aftereight]

I voted yes as his house and design are somewhat unique and I definitely enjoyed seeing him in another player's island.

 

[Pixiebelle]

Chops is not someone who would be welcome on my island but you know what he is definitely unique so respect to the guy

 

[MarkySharky]

I found his manner to be annoying but his home was lovely!

 

[Mayor Miraland]

I'm pretty well documented in my love for Chops, he's such a character!

He fits so well on my island and he always has the best things to say (I've got four smugs and I still never get tired of them). I really don't think he's ugly at all, everything in his design all works together and gives him more personality, you can really imagine who he is by looking at his design.

a dapper boi

 

[Neorago]

Chops was my forced campsite move-in. I’d been hoping for Eugene or Lopez so I was a little disappointed. He was a bit of an eyesore at first and while I didn’t hate him (I can’t bring myself to hate any of my villagers) I wanted him to be the first one to go. But now, almost two months later... he feels like such an integral part of my town?? I know that he shares the same personality type as several other villagers but I feel like he’s unique. Chops is Chops! I give him gifts all the time and enjoy talking to him and I’ll actually be really sad when he eventually does leave; I’ve come to really enjoy having him in my town. That being said, if you’re still looking for Chops by the time he asks me to leave, I’d be happy to give him to you! That way I know he’ll be appreciated like he deserves!

 

[Velo]

I had Chops on NL and I have no complaints haha.

The funny thing is my boyfriend is a HUGE fan too!
He got Chops for his first campsite visitor and lost his **** haha. He was soooooo excited. I actually bought him his amiibo card too! So he's happy to have Chops on his island now (he had him for a long time on NL, longer than I did).

I have an "uncle" Chops - family friend, not like ~real~ family. So I just always think of him pfft.

 

[jefflomacy]

Like him or not, Chops is _always_ crafting the good stuff. Got Gold Armor and Golden Wall from him. The smugs always make the best things somehow haha.

 

[mowzies]

I have a few of those and I'm afraid to say who because they have a huge following... (hint: it's a new villager)

pft I was about to guess Raymond but I can see by your sig that you're trying to get him
nothing wrong with not liking popular villagers its just more annoying bc they're shoved in your face more often

 

[Envy]

I don't hate him. In fact, IMO, his design works very well. I don't necessarily think of him as someone I want in my towns, but he doesn't deserve the hate.

 

[Corrie]

Ugly to me lol

 

[SliceAndDice]

Hmmm, I gotta say that I'm not really a fan of the pig villagers. The only pigs I could stand in my town would be Gala and Hugh. Chops would fit a freak show kind of town pretty well, with villagers like Marcel, Pietro (which I Love), Raddle, Jambette etc.

 

[SheepMareep]

I hate chops.
He gives me nazi vibes like I wont even sugar coat it he just looks like an evil rich guy who looks down on anyone different than him djdjejjdidjndd.
I like the pig villagers and I like smug villagers but chops deserves to be in jail