Rosa's own li'l Universe

[Daniel van Eijmeren]

DON ROSA, 31-03-2004:

> Now, correct yourself and make sure you mean to say that only in 
> the "Don Rosa Universe with Donald and his Nephews/relatives takes 
> place during 1950-53" (or thereabouts), or there are people you're 
> going to incense with rage. I base my reality on my personal 
> interpretation of Barks' works, but my reality is NOT intended to 
> be an exact duplicate of Barks' nor is it the reality that will be 
> seen in any other writer's Duckworks. (And I like it like that! 
> I have my own lil' Universe.)

I don't understand why you need Barks's ingredients and legency, to 
build your "own" li'l Universe. That's an impossible thing to do. It 
will never be your Universe, because many of your stories are based 
on the work of *someone else*. Barks, to be exactly.

And if you structurally re-use Barks's story elements to force them 
into your own stories, then I don't find it surprising that a lot of 
Barks fans feel hurt and are angry at you for "raping" Barks's Universe. 
(Note the quotation.)

I think that such criticism is something to expect. And why not?

You're known to throw a tantrum when a translator misinterprets some 
parts of your dialogue, or when a colourist doesn't follow your 
instructions when colouring this-or-that historical boat, uniform or 
building.

So, apparently, it is indeed possible to get very angry about ducks 
and "Universes", on a public mailing list. But as long as people are 
open for politely and patiently discussing their personal views, there 
is nothing wrong with that. In fact, I *welcome* such discussions.

--- Daniël

"Stop! You don't know what you're doing to yourself"
(Which Barks story?) :-)
Hint #1: These words are spoken by Donald.
Hint #2: Donald is talking to an animal.
Hint #3: Loss of hair.
Hint #4: Junior Woodchucks