History YMMV / MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E4LunaEclipsed

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** One of the most popular fanfics over the season break was ''Fanfic/FalloutEquestria'', where the protagonist is named "Littlepip". This episode introduces a new character named Pipsqueak and Zecora at one point calls him "Little Pip". This isn't a ShoutOut due to AnimationLeadTime (and the writers aren't allowed to read fanfics anyways). The coincidence [[http://justmoth.deviantart.com/#/d4dlxj3 hasn't escaped some fans]], though.

** One of the most popular fanfics over the season break was ''Fanfic/FalloutEquestria'', where the protagonist is named "Littlepip". This episode introduces a new character named Pipsqueak and Zecora at one point calls him [[NamesTheSame "Little Pip"]]. This isn't a ShoutOut due to AnimationLeadTime (and the writers aren't allowed to read fanfics anyways). The coincidence [[http://justmoth.deviantart.com/#/d4dlxj3 hasn't escaped some fans]], though.

** Even though she was ''pretending'' to be scared, the fact that Pinkie was scared of Luna (especially "thinking" she'll eat her) is EXTREMELY funny considering [[{{Fanfic/Cupcakes}} a certain fanfic]].

* Adorkable: Luna's determination to try to get along with the ponies despite being out of touch with modern society just makes her all the cuter.

%% * UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: The citizens of Ponyville get this when they whine about Luna canceling Nightmare Night, with Pip being the exception since he sincerely thanks Luna for scaring them. They had spent the whole night running from Luna in fear when she was trying to understand the fun, making it seem like they were mocking her. She had every right, both as a princess and the offended pony, to cancel the festivities. Instead, they go NeverMyFault and say how excited they were to dress up. Can you say LackOfEmpathy?

* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: The citizens of Ponyville get this when they whine about Luna canceling Nightmare Night, with Pip being the exception since he sincerely thanks Luna for scaring them. They had spent the whole night running from Luna in fear when she was trying to understand the fun, making it seem like they were mocking her. She had every right, both as a princess and the offended pony, to cancel the festivities. Instead, they go NeverMyFault and say how excited they were to dress up. Can you say LackOfEmpathy?

** While ''not'' as big, a lot of people weren't happy with Luna's redesign, ''especially'' [[WebVideo/FamiliarFaces a certain reviewer]], since some felt Luna's old design (often called [[FanNickname S1 Luna]]) was more fitting compared to her LargeHam personality we know now. This has been somewhat tempered down thanks to Creator/LaurenFaust's explanation in the Trivia section.

** Luna's [[NoIndoorVoice portrayal]] [[NightmareFuelStationAttendant in this episode]] didn't sit too well with some fans.

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->'''Visit the actual tropes [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E4LunaEclipsed HERE]]'''

** One of the most popular fanfics over the season break was ''FalloutEquestria'', where the protagonist is named "Littlepip". This episode introduces a new character named Pipsqueak and Zecora at one point calls him [[NamesTheSame "Little Pip"]]. This isn't a ShoutOut due to AnimationLeadTime (and the writers aren't allowed to read fanfics anyways). The coincidence [[http://justmoth.deviantart.com/#/d4dlxj3 hasn't escaped some fans]], though.

* BaseBreaker:

* TheScrappy: '''PINKIE PIE.''' Not once, not twice, but ''three'' times she [[InnocentlyInsensitive inadvertently wrecked]] Luna's slowly trying earn the trust of Ponyville's citizens. Even though she later explained that she was acting all along, it didn't stop many of the older viewers to exclaim at the time "Pinkie, you're not helping the situation."

** Pinkie's reception in this episode is divided. Her pretending to be scared of Luna act is seen as either getting into the spirit of things, or just being plain mean.

** Pinkie's reception in this episode is divided. Her pretend to be scared of Luna act is seen as either getting into the spirit of things, or just being plain mean.

** Similarly, [[{{Progress}} one fanfic]] written early on in the series' run featured Luna having trouble adjusting to the modern age.
** There's also this line from ''{{Progress}}'', which ended up being surprisingly accurate to the canon Luna's personality, and came complete with DramaticThunder:

* AlternateAesopInterpretation:
** It's no use trying to change or get rid of a negative reputation - some people will keep spreading it, even though they know it's not true. Instead, you should play to everyone's expectations of you, let them define who you are (at least in public), and generally go along with the herd. You ''do'' want to be liked and accepted, don't you?
** Turn your weakness into a strength.

* StrawmanHasAPoint: We later find out that Pinkie Pie is pretending to be scared of Luna because "Sometimes it's just really fun to be scared!". How else would ponies celebrate Nightmare Night?

** Pinkie's reception in this episode is divided. Her [[spoiler: pretend to be scared of Luna act]] is seen as either getting into the spirit of things, or just being plain mean.

** Pipsqueak. Some fans think he's adorable, and others think he's a CreatorsPet in the making.

*** WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: Luna is a physical god, after all.

* MemeticMutation: Luna's "The fun has been doubled!" has taken a life of its own.

** [[PastSins Another]] has Zecora narrating the story of Nightmare Moon.

* {{Jerkass}}: Pinkie Pie. Not even her explanation that she was just acting could save her from becoming The Scrappy.

* TheScrappy: '''PINKIE PIE.''' Not once, not twice, but ''three'' times she [[InnocentlyInsensitive inadvertently wrecked]] Luna's slowly trying earn the trust of Ponyville's citizens. Even though she later explained that she was acting all along, it didn't stop many of the older viewers to exclaim at the time "Pinkie, SHUT THE '''FUCK''' UP!"