When I rewatched, "Ed Edd N Eddy’s Big Picture Show", I was blown away, not only with the quality
of the animation, but also with the emotions I felt in its final moments.
That’s right.
This movie, 10 years later, still gives me chills. Not because of nostalgia, but because
of the message behind it all.
In the first minute and a half you are treated with nothing, but pure, and utter silence
except the sounds and nature of the environment.
And why do they do this?
Because this is the final episode of Ed Edd n Eddy.
The last time you are ever going to see Peach Creek, the town this show takes place in.
And the movie just wants you to take that in.
When this is over, you will never see these houses… again.
You will never see this sprinkler animated, again.
You see this flower?
Do you appreciate it?
Well you better because it’s the last time you're ever gonna see it.
The whole peaceful vibe captures the feeling of yes, it’s just a setting, but it’s
a setting we’ve been looking at for 11 years or so.
Genius.
welp, what's one way to spoil the moment.
And here.
we. go….
The Eds cower in fear and run for their lives as they’re being chased by an angry mob
over a scam that went way too far.
Now check out these sequence of events, they then escape into a car, fly out of the house, completely annihilate
somebody’s private property, fly through a forest, run through a fence, bump every
object imaginable, soar through the air upside down, swerve all over the place,
grab a merry go round in a park and hang on for dear life as, they spin their
way to temporary victory.
And somehow, someway, their car stays intac-... uop, never mind.
The Eds begin to search for Eddy’s big brother which, the show has been hyping up for years
to be this ultimate badass that Eddy looks up to.
Meanwhile, all the other characters attempt to hunt them down before that happens.
This is when we truly get to see the Eds’ relationship tested.
Throughout their adventure, Eddy is constantly irritating Double D with practical jokes.
This is nothing new, he’s been doing this the entire series.
The only difference this time however is, considering the stakes are higher, Double D takes the
situation that he’s in very seriously, but never receives the recognition he deserves.
Instead, his so-called “friends” are constantly making jokes at his expense.
As the pranks become more emotional, we begin to see his patience slowly run out until we
get to a point where he’s finally had enough.
Edd: I've had enough!
I'm returning home.
Ed: But we can't go home, Double D!
Edd: I'd rather face my consequences, Ed, than wander aimlessly with a so-called friend!
Ed: Say it ain't so!
We then see a side of Eddy we don’t normally see as, one of the only 2 people to always
stay by his side, even after all the crap he’s put them through with his notorious
scams and immature behavior, was about to leave his life... forever.
Double D notices the emotion in his friend and returns.
Edd: Eddy?
Eddy: What? *crying sounds*
Edd: Your shirt. Eddy.
Eddy: My shirt?
Edd: Are those salt deposits from your lamentation?
Edd: Gotcha!
Ed: We are friends once more guys!
This scene perfectly captures that brotherlike connection so many of us can relate to.
Our relationship with our siblings or friends can be very complicated.
Typically, you can’t stand them or you may even annoy the hell out of them, but deep
down there’s nothing, but love and respect, even though it’s hard for us to express
or admit at times.
Sometimes all we really want is confirmation that our friends care about us the same way
we care about them.
In this situation, that’s all Double D ever wanted.
What makes this scene so memorable is that we can finally see just how much Eddy appreciates
his friend.
Beautiful.
Moments later the Eds finally reach their destination.
The nerves kick in for the whole crew as, Eddy’s brother is revealed at long last.
And what do we learn about him?
Eddy's Brother: Wanna crash at my place, don'tcha?
Eddy: That's why we came all the way–Uncle! Uncle!
Eddy's Brother: Say what?
Eddy: Uncle!
Eddy's Brother: Don't forget to wipe your feet.
Sarah: Dude, Eddy's brother is a real jerk.
We learn that Eddy’s brother is the ultimate antagonist of the series.
All the characters watch in shock as they are witnessing sibling abuse before their
very eyes.
Ed, heroically, pulls a nail out of a door Eddy was holding on to, and Eddy’s
brother receives exactly what he deserves.
Double D and Ed rush to check up on their friend, Eddy opens up, and the truth is revealed.
Eddy: I made it all up Double D.
Everything about my brother, was a lie.
I just made things up. So people would like me, think I was "cool".
But boy was I wrong. Scam, my brother, and this...
When am I gonna learn? Double D?
Eddy idolized his abuser for the attention and acceptance of others.
That’s all he ever wanted, this entire series…
To finally be appreciated, to finally WIN something, to finally impress his brother..
by using the same shameful tactics he was taught as a child.
Eddy’s backstory demonstrates people don’t necessarily behave the way they do because
that’s just “who they are”.
And sure, it doesn’t always justify their actions, but it does put things into perspective.
It’s easy to revert to hatred, or “seeking revenge” when somebody crosses our line,
because naturally, we believe that’s what they deserve, but in reality, all Eddy really
needed was for someone to appreciate him in a way he deserved to be his entire childhood.
Kevin: Grab him!
Ed: No! Take me!
Eddy: Ok! I'm sorry! Honest! I didn't mean to hurt you guys.
*cheering sounds*
Rolf: Let Rolf rub the pit of victory, Ed-boy!
Sarah: I'm so glad you're ok dude.
The same people who have been angrily chasing after Eddy this entire movie, are now at his
support when he needed it most.
The Eds celebrate in disbelief as, they are finally accepted.
And just like that, the show concludes.
If there was a message I could take away from this cartoon, it would be: To be kind to everyone.
Because, you never know the full story, as to why somebody is the way they are.
Regardless of all the crap somebody has done, maybe all that person really needs is a friend.