Twitter is raving about ‘DuckTales.’ Here’s what they’re saying
May 15, 2019
Life is like a hurricane, but Disney’s “DuckTales” has helped many Twitter users weather the storm.
Now they’re showing gratitude with the hashtag #WhyILoveDuckTales.
“DuckTales” began life as part of Michael Eisner’s bid to produce new Disney characters that would resonate with younger generations in the late ’80s, according to SyFy. The show launched in 1987 and ran for three years, ultimately spawning a video game, five spinoffs and a 2017 reboot.
The show stars Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Donald Duck as they go on adventures. The current incarnation features Ben Schwartz, David Tennant and Lin-Manuel Miranda in its cast, according to IMDB.
Fans took to Twitter on May 14 to say the newer show’s sense of humor, adventure and heart resonate with them. They also highlight the attention to characters, nostalgia and apparent effort put in by show’s creators.
#WHYILOVEDUCKTALES It bridges my nostalgia of old Ducktales & Disney love with newer even more compelling characters & stories that get me pumped & emotional. New characters I already love & falling for new ones. The energy & fun the crew give us is truly an inspiration pic.twitter.com/08DBdlHsnw
— merry elf-goblin (@clara_jfow) May 14, 2019
It does my heart good to see #WhyILoveDuckTales is trending. From 1987 to now, Ducktales has been one of my favorite cartoon series ever. The original taught me to dream and the new one reminds me of those dreams. Thanks @DuckTales for taking care of this show. pic.twitter.com/fsZekakrHg
— Eric Vera (@MrEricVera) May 14, 2019
#WhyILoveDucktales Every day, I go into work full of excitement because I am surrounded by people eager to make a show that pushes the limits of what can be done with Action, Comedy, and Heart. With the kinds of characters Ive always dreamed to work with. And for amazing people.
— Sam King (@SamanthaCKing) May 14, 2019
The reason #WhyILoveDuckTales is because there's a passionate team behind it, who cares not only for the source material, but it also being it's own thing, making the characters and the world their own, and building it in amazing ways. This show is the bar set for reboots imo. pic.twitter.com/hSmxeScX4s
— TRAFON (@RiseFallNick) May 14, 2019
#WhyILoveDuckTales I love that it is a show that feeds my nostalgia while also offering me something new and surprising. I love that my whole family enjoys sitting down together and watching it. pic.twitter.com/zwjH2wNLWf
— Infinirama (@infinirama616) May 14, 2019
#WhyILoveDuckTales The writing is fantastic, it's got a wonderful cast of characters, the animation is amazing, the music is incredible, it's emotional, it's endearing, it's absolutely wonderful and…
I quite like it! pic.twitter.com/8PG4ToSQ7P
— Nick 🖌 🌹 (@FaroneNr) May 14, 2019
#WhyILoveDuckTales Ducktales is such a heartwarming, wonderful bundle of joy I tune in every day. The cast, the animation, the stories they tell…! It’s all so fantastic, and anyone who hasn’t watched the show yet is missing out. pic.twitter.com/JSgo8FeSlY
— yuumi ✨ducktales spoilers (@wlwyuumi) May 13, 2019
#WhyILoveDuckTales I grew up with it. Not just the show, but also loved the video game. Now my 4 year old son has taken a liking. And why not? The new Duck Tales has interesting characters, fun adventurous plots, and a killer theme song (though not quite as good as the original) pic.twitter.com/gqd01iyqId
— Part of [Our] World (@poowpodcast) May 14, 2019
I don’t know why #WhyILoveDuckTales is trending but I’m not complaining. That show has great animation, writing, acting, boarding, humor, characters, designs, EVERYTHING. I love it so much. The random background gags might be my favorite? Don’t sleep on the new DuckTales y’all. pic.twitter.com/5qytCF2HS1
— Randall Trang (@RandallTrang) May 14, 2019
Cast and crew members — including showrunner Frank Angones and Schwartz — say they’ve enjoyed working on the show and interacting with their audience.
LRT #WhyILoveDuckTales Because we have incredible, excited fans who will just spontaneously decide to make this hashtag happen. I was working on a pretty big DuckTales script last night as the comments were coming in and that was just a very moving, special moment. Thank you.
— Frank Angones (@FrankAngones) May 14, 2019
#WhyILoveDuckTales I literally got paid to watch/study The Goofy Movie in order to choreograph the dancing while storyboarding this scene. pic.twitter.com/zIqoxE7cK7
— Brandon Warren (@WarrentyVoid) May 14, 2019
This combines many things I love in one 15 second video. Playing Dewey, Della Duck, an adventure road trip with heart and comedy and finally singing the song Stand Out from A Goofy Movie. #WhyILoveDucktales pic.twitter.com/Wpqz1yMzsw
— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) May 14, 2019
#WhyILoveDucktales it’s been the most creatively fulfilling work of a very fulfilling career. Among the many opportunities it’s given me, chief is the opportunity to work with some of the best people on some of the best stories. I love the characters, the stories and the crew.
— Tanner Johnson 💰🦆🎩 (@TannerTrue) May 14, 2019
#WhyILoveDuckTales I get to help tell adventurous, funny, beautiful stories and work with some of the absolutely best people in this industry who aim to make the best works and have made me fundamentally better just by knowing them.
— Matthew Humphreys (@americanninjax) May 14, 2019
#WhyILoveDuckTales Where do I even start? Working with a crew you love on a thing you love is literally all anyone can ask for out of a professional life. DuckTales has given me this. The show is incredible because the people who make it are incredible
— Matt Youngberg (@theironwrist) May 14, 2019
“DuckTales” airs on Disney Channel at 4 p.m. MDT and is currently in the midst of its second season, according to TV Guide.
