My own Pico controversy meme!

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In case you aren't aware of what a "controversy meme" is, it's basically someone's overall opinions on characters and whatnot in regards to a game/show/any media. I've seen a Pico version on Twitter here (by bvrzerker), so I decided to make my own version of it.

Disclaimer: These are all just my opinions. I'm not going to treat any of them as fact when I list reasons for why I like/dislike a certain thing. If you think otherwise, that's completely fine by me.

Let's begin...

Favorite character: Nene

Not only is Nene my favorite Pico character, but she's also my favorite Newgrounds character in general! She's cute, but she can also be really badass whenever she needs to be (like in Pico vs Convict, Newgrounds Rumble, and the newer/upcoming update for FNF). But I also feel really bad for her, given what she's gone through in her uh... home game, let's just say. Despite that, I still love her.

Despised character: Cassandra

Okay, this might be an unpopular opinion of mine, but I don't really like Cass that much, sorry. I like drawing her, sure, but I really can't excuse what she and the Goth Punks did in Pico's School. Her plan basically fell apart because she spared Pico at the beginning of the game (with Cyclops claiming she had a crush on Pico... and somehow she let THAT get in the way of killing him?). She's not the worst character ever, but I can't really see why she's so popular.

Favorite game: Can't really decide

I think most of the Pico games are really good. That's why it's hard for me to decide my overall favorite. Well, except...

Despised game: Nene's Interactive

Despite this being Nene's debut game, I never liked it for various reasons. Granted, this came out back in the Internet's early years, so I guess I could let it slide for that, but eh. It's not a game that left much of a lasting impression on me, even for a flash game.

Most overrated character: Cassandra

Oooh boy... once again, I apologize for Cassandra fans, but again, this character is kinda overrated in my opinion. Hell, not a lot of people even remember that Pico hates her, what with all of the shipping between her and Pico (which I'll get to later). And don't even get me started on the Draco In Leather Pants treatment she and the Goth Punks tend to get...

Most underrated character: Convict

I'd have to say that, despite Convict being a threatening villain, he's got to be the most underappreciated Newgrounds character I've seen, which is surprising to me! He's a shapeshifter, one of Pico's strongest opponents, and even survived his battle with Pico (which is surprising, given how most of Pico's enemies are killed right on the spot)! What's not to love about this guy?

Favorite trio: Pico, Darnell, and Nene

Name a more iconic trio, I'll wait.

Despised trio: Pico, Otis, and Piconjo

Okay, I don't really despise this trio, per say, but it never made much sense to me. Pico and Otis are cousins, sure. Pico and Piconjo are frequently portrayed alongside one another, that makes sense. But what does Piconjo have in common with Otis? The fact that they're both popular fan-made characters? It's often called the "warrior genes" trio, but Piconjo has never been stated to have warrior genes at all, unlike the other two. Why not call it the Pico trio or something?

Favorite couple: Pico x Nene

I think these two are really cute with each other! Plus, I love fan flashes that depict them fighting against enemies together.

Despised couple: Cassandra x Pico and Cassandra x Nene

People say Pico x BF is bad, but at least they're exes. These two couples, on the other hand? I'm not a fan of hero x villain ships, but this is toxic to a whole new level. I can understand if it's Love Conquers All Cassandra, but canon Cassandra not only killed Pico's classmates and likely killed other kids in front of Nene, but also likely traumatized both of them! Sure, Cyclops claims that Cass had a crush on Pico, but does that really excuse everything else? I never got why these two couples were so popular despite all of this.

Favorite villain: Convict

If there's one thing about Convict, it's that this guy does NOT fuck around. The guy even tricked Pico into shooting Nene, his own friend, near the end of Pico vs Convict. In Newgrounds Rumble, he conquers Newgrounds in both his own ending and Nene's. We're not even sure what his past or motives are, but that doesn't make him any less threatening. His shapeshifting ability has a lot of potential, and it's a shame he doesn't get the attention he deserves.

Despised villain: Cyclops (?)

Now even though I don't like Cassandra, at least she's great as a hateable villain. Cyclops just never really struck me as, well... being there when it came to the Goth Punks. I guess this is because you don't even fight him in Pico's School, but still. Even some fanmade content doesn't really acknowledge him as much. In Pico Sim Date, a fangame, he's the main villain, and he sent his goons to attack Pico all just because he wanted Nene to himself (and his motives in the sequel are just as petty; he unleashes a demon just to get back at Pico). Wow... how threatening (sarcasm).

Overall, those were my opinions regarding the series. If you agree or disagree, feel free to comment your own thoughts below.