i saw some fans saying that eddie is a "knockoff" or "copy" of billy hargrove and i just... are you kidding me?? billy could never. they don't even have anything in common. billy is an obnoxious, arrogant, abusive, racist bully. eddie is a melodramatic, unhinged, chaotic, nerdy, hectic but ultimately kind-hearted, brave, understanding and good guy. he freaking plays electric guitar in the upside down. billy wishes he could be even half as awesome as eddie.