History Recap / MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS5E7MakeNewFriendsButKeepDiscord

* GreenEyedMonster: The idea behind Discord's behavior.

* {{Ahem}}: PlayedForLaughs, when Discord tries to get Fluttershy's attention at the Gala.

* MeaningfulName: Tree Hugger, who appears to be pretty much a hippie or at least one that spends a lot of time getting close to nature.

* ShoutOut: The tuxedo Discord wears to the Gala is the same bright orange one as Lloyd's from ''Film/DumbAndDumber''. The Smooze's top hat is the same blue as Harry's.

* ShoutOut: The tuxedo Discord wears to the Gala is the same bright orange on as Lloyd's from ''Film/DumbAndDumber''. The Smooze's top hat is the same blue as Harry's.

* ShoutOut: The tuxedo Discord wears to the Gala is the same as Lloyd's from ''Film/DumbAndDumber''.

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* UnexpectedCharacter: In the same vein as Tirek, ''no one'' expected the Smooze to show up, and the fandom collectively freaked out after its debut was announced.

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AT&T U-verse synopsis: ''With the Grand Galloping Gala about to be held, Discord learns that Fluttershy has decided to take a new friend to the soirée instead of him, and then he begins to over-exaggerate how much it does not bother him to the point of being suspicious."

AT&T U-verse synopsis: ''After finding out that Fluttershy is taking a new friend to the Grand Galloping Gala instead of him, Discord goes to extreme lengths to show that it doesn't bother him.''

* MythologyGag: Just like Tirek, Smooze is apparently based on the G1 character of the same name.

This episode will air on May 16, 2015 at 11:30 ET. Based on the production code in this video, this episode will feature a gala event at Canterlot, with Discord bringing the Smooze along. At this point, episode 98, ''Friendship Is Magic'' will surpass the [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers G1 Transformers]] show as the longest continuous running animated series based on a Hasbro property.

* HilarityEnsues: Or in this case, [[IncrediblyLamePun Hilarity En-]]''[[IncrediblyLamePun smooze]]''.

* OperationJealousy: A ([[ShipTease probably]]) platonic example: Discord seems to be bringing the Smooze along to pull this on Fluttershy.

* UnexpectedCharacter: In the same vein as Tirek. Was anyone seriously expecting ''The Smooze'' to show up!?

This episode will air on May 16, 2015 at 11:30 ET.

->Special Guest Star: Creator/JohnDeLancie as Discord
->Written by Natasha Levinger

* CanonForeigner: Just like Tirek, Smooze is apparently based on the G1 character of the same name.

This episode will air on May 19, 2015 at 11:30 ET.

* GreenEyedMonster: The idea behind Discord's behavior.

* GreenEyedMonster: Discord apparently might exhibit shades of this, as it seems like he might become jealous of Fluttershy making friends with Smooze and taking him to the gala instead of Discord.

* CallBack: The Grand Galloping Gala becomes a central plot point for the first time since [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS1E26TheBestNightEver the season one finale]].

* CallBack: Just like Tirek & Scorpan in the [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS4E26TwilightsKingdomPart2 season four finale]], Smooze is based on a G1 ''MLP'' character.
* ContinuityNod: The Grand Galloping Gala becomes a central plot point for the first time since [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS1E26TheBestNightEver the season one finale]].

This episode will air on May 19, 2015 at 11:30 ET.