Hahaha, no problem, it was a big change, almost as big as my nose. Embracing Buggy has helped me during these troubled times of questionable writing.
I miss him, too. I hope One Piece gets more satisfying again, and that people come back. I know a lot of others are thinking about leaving/taking breaks, and I can't blame them. All I can do is try to joke around while things are down.
That's an absolute mood. I think that's why Oda has brought back Buggy and other pre TS characters so much lately too, especially Buggy in this regard and so prominently too.
I really respect that anyway! Great mentality/attitude! I was always inspired by the likes of Robin Williams especially but also Jim Carrey and other funny actors/comedians, especially the Whose Line Is It Anyway USA cast too. The Clowns hiding their sadness and pain and sacrificing themselves, especially their prides/egos, reputations and such to cheer others up, to make them not feel sad, in pain, stressed, worried etc.
I've always really respected and admired that.
The "real Joyboys" if you will lol.
In my homeland, we even have a restaurant setup in tribute I believe to Charlie Chaplin too! I used to love it there!
That nose joke was great btw hahaha!