>>98059568it's probably why it's successful, honestly. You have a short little fuck with a loud character design that balances out just about every other quiet character design in the show. Amethyst might be an exception to that rule, but given how she's covered with cold colors and her voice is husky, i think the theory still works. I basically think steven provides a sort of anchor in the show's overall design, all while giving fans a character they can channel any dissatisfaction into.
If steven was any less obnoxious, the fans would probably get tired of the moody design, granted that still wasn't enough to keep my slow burning resentment at bay. I fucking hate this stupid fucking show.