History Recap / MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS4E4DaringDont

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!!Tropes present in this episode:

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed[=/=]ShoutOut: A.K. Yearling is a clear nod to Creator/JKRowling of ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fame.

* MarySueClassic: If [[https://derpicdn.net/img/view/2013/11/23/479410.png this teaser image]] is as it appears, Rainbow gets herself written into the next Daring Do novel.

* [[spoiler:MarySueClassic: If [[https://derpicdn.net/img/view/2013/11/23/479410.png this teaser image]] is as it appears, Rainbow gets herself written into the next Daring Do novel.]]

* Jossed: Before the full synopsis was released, there was speculation from fans that Twilight Velvet (Twilight's mother) was the author of the series, based on a panel from an issue of the comic series, and a blind bag description which said which said that she "loves writing stories about adventures!". However, when the full synopsis was released, this theory was quickly thrown out. (This doesn't mean the comics aren't canon, though. A background detail was merely misinterpreted.)

* Jossed: Before the full synopsis was released, there was speculation from fans that Twilight Velvet (Twilight's mother) was the author of the series, based on a panel from an issue of the comic series, and a blind bag description which said which said that she "loves writing stories about adventures!". However, when the full synopsis was released, this theory was quickly thrown out.

* Jossed: Before the full synopsis was released, there was speculation from fans that twilight velvet (Twilight's mother) was the author of the series, based on a panel from an issue of the comic series, and a blind bag description which said which said that she "loves writing stories about adventures!". However, when the full synopsis was released, this theory was quickly thrown out.

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* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed[=/=]ShoutOut: A.K. Yearling is a clear nod to JKRowling of ''HarryPotter'' fame.

* CallBack: To Rainbow Dash's newfound love of books from "Read It and Weep".
** LargeHam Ahuizotl will be back (whether in fiction or not)
* ChekhovsGun: In issue #11 (published about two months prior to airing of this episode) of the [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW Friendship is Magic comic book series from IDW]], artist Andy Price puts [[PlayingWithATrope plaques and photos hanging on a background wall]] in one panel that imply [[AllThereInTheScript Twilight Velvet]], Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor's mother, is [[http://comments.deviantart.com/4/16353457/3266991953 either]] an author of one of the books [[https://twitter.com/AndyPriceArt/status/386224787217215488 or]] won an award named after Daring Do. Twilight Velvet's blind bag [[http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/File:W6TwilightVelvetCard.jpg collector cards]] and the Creator/{{Gameloft}} [[VideoGame/MyLittlePony game]] [[http://derpiboo.ru/images/299645 listing]] do note that she "loves writing stories about adventures"--a description which predates the comics. [[note]](the "loves writing stories" half of it was the first to surface, when images of blind bag wave 4's European version were leaked in late November 2011). [[/note]] - The above synopsis disproves the authorship theory but still leaves open if Twilight Velvet has a connection to the series.
* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed / ShoutOut: A.K. Yearling is a clear nod to JKRowling of ''HarryPotter'' fame.

The [[Creator/TheHub Hub Network]]'s [[http://press.discovery.com/media/ugc/press/My_Little_Pony_Episodic_Storyline_Ep404_12-07-13_FINAL.pdf synopsis]] of this episode: ''When Rainbow Dash discovers that the new A.K. Yearling book she has been eagerly anticipating is delayed, she recruits her reluctant pony friends to spring into action to ensure the book gets written. However, when the ponies arrive to help the famous author, they soon discover that A.K. Yearling has a secret that sends Rainbow Dash and her pony friends on an unexpected mission[.]''

[=Zap2it=]'s [[http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-daring-dont/EP013304160073 synopsis]] of this episode: ''Rainbow Dash and friends offer to help their favorite author finish her latest book.''

The Hub's [[http://news.everfree.net/2013/11/official-storyline-for-season-4-episode-4-revealed/ synopsis]] of this episode: ''When Rainbow Dash discovers that the new A.K. Yearling book she has been eagerly anticipating is delayed, she recruits her reluctant pony friends to spring into action to ensure the book gets written. However, when the ponies arrive to help the famous author, they soon discover that A.K. Yearling has a secret that sends Rainbow Dash and her pony friends on an unexpected mission.''

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed / ShoutOut: A.K. Yearling is a clear nod to JKRowlings of ''HarryPotter'' fame.

* ChekhovsGun: In issue #11 (published about two months prior to airing of this episode) of the [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW Friendship is Magic comic book series from IDW]], artist Andy Price puts [[PlayingWithATrope plaques and photos hanging on a background wall]] in one panel that imply [[AllThereInTheScript Twilight Velvet]], Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor's mother, is [[http://comments.deviantart.com/4/16353457/3266991953 either]] an author of one of the books [[https://twitter.com/AndyPriceArt/status/386224787217215488 or]] won an award named after Daring Do. Twilight Velvet's blind bag [[http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/File:W6TwilightVelvetCard.jpg collector cards]] and the Creator/{{Gameloft}} [[VideoGame/MyLittlePony game]] [[http://derpiboo.ru/images/299645 listing]] do note that she "loves writing stories about adventures"--a description which predates the comics. [[note]](the "loves writing stories" half of it was the first to surface, when images of blind bag wave 4's European version were leaked in late November 2011). The above synopsis disproves the authorship theory but still leaves open if Twilight Velvet has a connection to the series.[[/note]]

* ChekhovsGun: In issue #11 (published about two months prior to airing of this episode) of the [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW Friendship is Magic comic book series from IDW]], artist Andy Price puts [[PlayingWithATrope plaques and photos hanging on a background wall]] in one panel that imply [[AllThereInTheScript Twilight Velvet]], Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor's mother, is [[http://comments.deviantart.com/4/16353457/3266991953 either]] an author of one of the books [[https://twitter.com/AndyPriceArt/status/386224787217215488 or]] won an award named after Daring Do. Twilight Velvet's blind bag [[http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/File:W6TwilightVelvetCard.jpg collector cards]] and the Creator/{{Gameloft}} [[VideoGame/MyLittlePony game]] [[http://derpiboo.ru/images/299645 listing]] do note that she "loves writing stories about adventures"--a description which predates the comics. [[note]](the "loves writing stories" half of it was the first to surface, when images of blind bag wave 4's European version were leaked in late November 2011).[[/note]]

* ChekhovsGun: In issue #11 (published about two months prior to airing of this episode) of the [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW Friendship is Magic comic book series from IDW]], artist Andy Price puts [[PlayingWithATrope plaques and photos hanging on a background wall]] in one panel that imply [[AllThereInTheScript Twilight Velvet]], Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor's mother, is either an author of one of the books or won [[https://twitter.com/AndyPriceArt/status/386224787217215488 an award named after Daring Do]]. Twilight Velvet's blind bag [[http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/File:W6TwilightVelvetCard.jpg collector cards]] and the Creator/{{Gameloft}} [[VideoGame/MyLittlePony game]] [[http://derpiboo.ru/images/299645 listing]] do note that she "loves writing stories about adventures"--a description which predates the comics. [[note]](the "loves writing stories" half of it was the first to surface, when images of blind bag wave 4's European version were leaked in late November 2011).[[/note]]

* ChekhovsGun: In issue #11 (published about two months prior to airing of this episode) of the [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW Friendship is Magic comic book series from IDW]], artist Andy Price puts elements in a background panel that imply [[AllThereInTheScript Twilight Velvet]], Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor's mother, is either an author of one of the books or won [[https://twitter.com/AndyPriceArt/status/386224787217215488 an award named after Daring Do]]. Twilight Velvet's blind bag [[http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/File:W6TwilightVelvetCard.jpg collector cards]] and the Creator/{{Gameloft}} [[VideoGame/MyLittlePony game]] [[http://derpiboo.ru/images/299645 listing]] do note that she "loves writing stories about adventures"--a description which predates the comics. [[note]](the "loves writing stories" half of it was the first to surface, when images of blind bag wave 4's European version were leaked in late November 2011).[[/note]]

* ChekhovsGun: Based on title and that Rainbow Dash is the one leading the group to help write books, this is likely going to involve an author of at least one ''Daring Do'' book. In issue #11 (published about two months prior to airing of this episode) of the [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW Friendship is Magic comic book series from IDW]], the artist Andy Price puts elements in a background panel that imply [[AllThereInTheScript Twilight Velvet]], Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor's mother, is either an author of one or more books in said series or won [[https://twitter.com/AndyPriceArt/status/386224787217215488 an award named after Daring Do]]. Twilight Velvet's blind bag [[http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/File:W4_Twilight_Velvet_Card.jpg collector]] [[http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/File:W6TwilightVelvetCard.jpg cards]] and Creator/{{Gameloft}} ''VideoGame/MyLittlePony'' LicensedGame [[http://derpiboo.ru/images/299645 listing]] do note that she "loves writing stories about adventures"--a description which predates the comics (the "loves writing stories" half of it was the first to surface, when images of blind bag wave 4's European version were leaked in late November 2011).

[=Zap2it=]'s [[http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-daring-dont/EP013304160073?aid=zap2it synopsis]] of this episode: ''Rainbow Dash and friends offer to help their favorite author finish her latest book.''

* ChekhovsGun: Based on title and that Rainbow Dash is the one leading the group to help write books, this is likely going to involve the author of the Daring Do books. In issue #11 (published about two months prior to airing of this episode) of the [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW comic book series from IDW]], the artist Andy Price puts elements in a background panel that Twilight Velvet, Twilight and Shining's mother, is either the author of said series or won [[https://twitter.com/AndyPriceArt/status/386224787217215488 an award named after Daring Do]]. Her blind bag card does notes that she "loves to write about adventure".

* ChekhovsGun: Based on title, this is likely going to involve the author of the Daring Do books. In issue #11 (published about two months prior to airing of this episode) of the [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW comic book series from IDW]], the artist Andy Price puts elements in a background panel that Twilight Velvet, Twilight and Shining's mother, is either the author of said series or won [[https://twitter.com/AndyPriceArt/status/386224787217215488 an award named after Daring Do]]. Her blind bag card does notes that she "loves to write about adventure".

* ChekhovsGun: Based on title, this is likely going to involve the author of the Daring Do books. In issue #11 (published about two months prior to airing of this episode) of the [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW comic book series from IDW]], the artist Andy Price puts elements in a background panel that Twilight Velvet, Twilight and Shining's mother, is the author of said series; this is suggested by her blind bag card that notes that she "loves to write about adventure".

From [[http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-daring-dont/EP013304160073?aid=zap2it Zap2It]] [[spoiler:''Rainbow Dash and friends offer to help their favorite author finish her latest book.'']]

This episode is set to air on December 7, 2013.

* [[spoiler:ChekhovsGun: Based on title, this is likely going to involve the author of the Daring Do books. In issue #11 (published about two months prior to airing of this episode) of the [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW comic book series from IDW]], the artist Andy Price puts elements in a background panel that Twilight Velvet, Twilight + Shining's mother, is the author of said series; this is suggested by her blind bag card that notes that she "loves to write about adventure".]]

[[spoiler:''Rainbow Dash and friends offer to help their favorite author finish her latest book.'']]

This episode is set to air on December 7, 2013.