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A thread to discuss My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and the tie-in media.

All of the usual forum rules apply. In addition, please remember that the thread is discussing a kids' show, and it's primarily focused on the work itself, not the fanfic — in particular, we don't want to see lewdness creeping in.

     Original OP text 
I don't know WHAT the Hell happened (I blame shenanigans) but we're going to start from scratch. Post your feels for this awesome show again! Naow!

Edited by Mrph1 on Aug 26th 2024 at 10:24:26 AM

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
More like giant cherries
#207276: Oct 5th 2024 at 8:57:02 AM

Post of the Week #3627

The cruise episode is 90% amazing. The characterization is great, the interactions are hilarious, and Twilight gets some great dork moments. My favorite part of the episode - discounting the episode bribing me by finding an excuse to put Twilight in a stetson - is Twilight asking over the mic at bingo, "Can anypony tell me how my dad is doing?"

I've talked at length about the issue with Star Tracker and it's not relevant to this point of discussion so ignoring that and focusing on Iron Will, the biggest problem is that despite being the villain, he doesn't really do much wrong. The episode, particularly the resolution, wants his scheme to be shadier than it actually is.

For his part, Iron Will presented Twilight Velvet and Night Light with an offer of a free cabin on something that was explicitly called "Cruise of the Princesses". That was the end of his machinations. At the start of the episode, all he wanted was for Twilight and Cadance to be present.

Twilight then somehow manages to negotiate that into "Let my family enjoy the cruise and I'll be your personal work-horse," which Iron Will accepts because why wouldn't he? Twilight's basically offering herself into indentured servitude in return for her family being allowed to do the only thing Iron Will asked them to do in the first place: be present on the cruise.

Twilight's plight through the rest of the episode is heartbreaking, but cheapened by the fact that she did this to herself for no reason. All culminating in Iron Will getting a comeuppance that doesn't feel earned, followed by the most hilarious exit in the history of My Little Pony. That f*cking parachute....

The moral of the story's supposed to be about taking time to take care of yourself, basically the same moral as "A Health of Information", but I just came away with "Don't try to haggle if you don't know what you're doing."

Posted by Tobias Drake on 18th Dec 2017 10:22:13 AM - Post #181510 in the new thread

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Filip04 Since: Nov, 2023
#207277: Oct 5th 2024 at 12:42:43 PM

Hey guys, does the doctor from first Daring Do episode and doctor from Mage Meadowbrook debut episode qualify as Dr. Jerks? Since the first one forced Rainbow Dash out of hospital after she healed and second one said to Zecora and Fluttershy that they should deal with the Swamp Fever themselves before leaving them. What do you guys think?

Antiyonder (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#207278: Oct 5th 2024 at 1:43:34 PM

The Summer Sun Setback is up:

Filip04 Since: Nov, 2023
#207279: Oct 5th 2024 at 2:03:56 PM

[up] The thumbnail looks like Chrysalis has grudge over that fiery unicorn over some incident that happened in the past and now she wants to settle a score. Which sounds like a good idea for a fanfic.

Redmess Redmess from Netherlands Since: Feb, 2014
Redmess
#207280: Oct 5th 2024 at 4:40:57 PM

I mean, kicking people out of the hospital once they are better is their job, after all. And you should be very worried when they don't.

Hope shines brightest in the darkest times
Filip04 Since: Nov, 2023
#207281: Oct 5th 2024 at 4:46:15 PM

[up] But when I was in hospital as a child, the staff give me time to pack my things, compared to how Ponyville's hospital staff essentially kicked out Rainbow without considering that she will not fly back into her home, so I think they fit this trope.

Redmess Redmess from Netherlands Since: Feb, 2014
Redmess
#207282: Oct 5th 2024 at 5:10:26 PM

I dunno, I was once ushered out of a hospital after an operation still groggy from sleep and painkillers, just barely able to stand and go to the toilet, after half an hour or so of prodding by an impatient nurse.

Sounds pretty accurate to me, in other words. grin

Hope shines brightest in the darkest times
Rainbow Pomeranian Lover from Central Illinois (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded)
Pomeranian Lover
#207283: Oct 5th 2024 at 5:50:13 PM

In Rainbow Dash's case, from what I remember, she wanted to stay longer to finish reading the Daring Do book, not because she was worried about not being able to fly home. The hospital is not a library, so in that case she would have been taking up a bed that another injured or sick pony could have used, and the book probably also belonged to the hospital.

Edited by Rainbow on Oct 5th 2024 at 7:52:54 AM

theLibrarian Since: Jul, 2009
#207284: Oct 5th 2024 at 9:47:53 PM

Plus being able to finish the book somewhere in private where none of her friends could see her doing it was also a big point of her trying to stay longer.

Filip04 Since: Nov, 2023
#207285: Oct 6th 2024 at 6:24:23 AM

Guys, can you not stray away from the topic of discussion? I asked you if these two doctors qualify as Dr. Jerk trope and I didn't get my answer.

[up][up][up] BTW, are you a American? Because I think you getting rushed out of the hospital is related to how you Americans don't have a free healthcare compared to us Europeans[lol] (this joke is all around the Internet[lol]).

Edited by Filip04 on Oct 6th 2024 at 3:24:44 PM

GlitterCat Since: Mar, 2018 Relationship Status: The Skitty to my Wailord
#207286: Oct 6th 2024 at 6:35:42 AM

The Daring Do doctor was just doing his job. The swamp fever doctor didn't even try IIRC. He might qualify but it's a long time since I watched that episode so I don't know for sure. Also I don't usually add tropes or comment on what makes them relevant, I mainly just post in the forums.

Edit: Redmess clearly states he's from the Netherlands. So you're just dunking on Americans and their health care for no reason.

Edited by GlitterCat on Oct 6th 2024 at 6:36:45 AM

see my completed Tangled (Varian) fanfic collection! https://archiveofourown.org/works/24467056/chapters/59049532
Redmess Redmess from Netherlands Since: Feb, 2014
Redmess
#207287: Oct 6th 2024 at 6:45:40 AM

Yeah, I am from the Netherlands. It was just the one time, I'm not sure what was going on there. Certainly not something people around here would find acceptable.

Hope shines brightest in the darkest times
Filip04 Since: Nov, 2023
#207288: Oct 6th 2024 at 6:57:21 AM

This was just a joke. I need to remind myself that this site is not Youtube where people can post memes like that. Also, I didn't know that you are from Netherlands. Nice to know someone from Netherlands besides DeLadysigner.

[up][up] As for swamp fever doctor, I think he qualifies for being a Dr. Jerk since I clearly remember this episode and he indeed leaved Fluttershy and Zecora to deal with the problem themselves after examining and diagnosing the latter with Smap Fever. Even though it was terrifying, I'm glad that karma catched up to him at the end of the episode.

Edited by Filip04 on Oct 6th 2024 at 6:53:13 PM

Rainbow Pomeranian Lover from Central Illinois (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded)
Pomeranian Lover
#207289: Oct 6th 2024 at 9:46:35 AM

Yes, I think the swamp fever doctor does qualify, from what I remember. He could have at least tried to treat Zecora, unless he explained that he didn't know how to treat it and I forgot because it's been awhile.

I don't think the doctor in "Read It And Weep" counts. From what I remember, he was abrupt at worst but I don't remember him doing anything particularly bad to Rainbow Dash. I also just remembered that Ponyville has a hot air balloon service that she could have used to get home, similar to someone riding the bus or a taxi if they didn't have someone who could take them home from the hospital and they weren't well enough to drive yet. Or she could have stayed with one of her friends, too, but the point there was more that she wanted to finish the book in secret, not because she wasn't ready to leave yet in a medical sense.

Filip04 Since: Nov, 2023
#207290: Oct 6th 2024 at 10:02:18 AM

I just now rewatched "Read It And Weep" and I can say that I villainized that doctor. Sure his response to Pinkie's question if Rainbow gained spider powers after her crash may sounded rude and the nurses "evicted" Rainbow against her will, but he truly doesn't fit the Dr. Jerk trope. The swamp fever doctor however, does fit it.

Shoobedobah Anon Zilla from Guess Since: Apr, 2020 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
#207291: Oct 7th 2024 at 11:02:29 AM

So I started watching a bunch of old G4 toy commercials and... I don't know why, but these things just tickle my funny bone in a way I can't describe. They're not even that funny, but the voices for the characters are just to hilariously off and cheesy lmao.

Skip to 10:06 for the G4 stuff.

Afrovenator Since: May, 2021 Relationship Status: LET'S HAVE A ZILLION BABIES
#207292: Oct 7th 2024 at 12:08:22 PM

Doc Harris, the VA for Grogar, passed away.

"You see, I had to trap Sonic in the hell dimension cause he disrespected gamers."
Redmess Redmess from Netherlands Since: Feb, 2014
Redmess
#207293: Oct 7th 2024 at 12:14:35 PM

The cartoon ones from 1984 are just... AA Aaaa AA Ahhh!!! grin

Sweet Celestia those look terrifying.

I get that the toys aren't always cartoon accurate, but "baby Pinkie Pie" really takes the cake. And that one isn't even a pony!

Oh gods, some of those dolls barely have any hair on their heads... they look like they are going bald! grin

And then there's... https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2024_10_07_at_21_21_23_1490_the_evolution_of_my_little_pony_commercials_1984_2013_youtube.png

This is ew in so many ways... I hate it.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2024_10_07_at_21_23_05_1490_the_evolution_of_my_little_pony_commercials_1984_2013_youtube.png

Pinkie got the same treatment... Also, this lighting is awful. Whoever made that shot should be ashamed of themselves, because that is just amateurish.

I mean, really, I expected many things, but slutted up Equestria Girls dolls... really Hasbro? Really?

Edited by Redmess on Oct 7th 2024 at 9:26:09 PM

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Demetrios Lucky Seven from Des Plaines, Illinois (unfortunately) Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Antiyonder (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#207295: Oct 7th 2024 at 8:58:20 PM

While on Pluto TV Rainbow Roadtrip is slowly being added on YT:

DoctorWTF Since: Jul, 2020
#207296: Oct 8th 2024 at 5:34:42 PM

[up][up][up][up][up] When I first saw the R/C Scootaloo one, I wondered if there'd be a decent market for a new one based on G4 Scootaloo.

Demetrios Lucky Seven from Des Plaines, Illinois (unfortunately) Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Lucky Seven
#207297: Oct 9th 2024 at 8:50:57 PM

Oh yeah, I just remembered something. One of my favorite songs to play during the Halloween season. :) Here's what happens when you combine Disney (well their art style, anyway) and Hasbro. ;) cool

Come on! Let's bless them all until we get fershnickered!
KiraKiwi410 Since: Jun, 2024
#207298: Oct 9th 2024 at 9:54:57 PM

Happy 14 year anniversary to Friendship Is Magic. I remember coming onboard during season 4. It was certainly an experience.

Demetrios Lucky Seven from Des Plaines, Illinois (unfortunately) Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Lucky Seven
#207299: Oct 9th 2024 at 10:02:29 PM

Oh yeah, that's right. Happy Anniversary to one of the best shows to ever hit the airwaves. :)

Come on! Let's bless them all until we get fershnickered!
Rytex Your Friend on the Other Side from Here, There, Everywhere (Ancient one) Relationship Status: Married to the music
Your Friend on the Other Side
#207300: Oct 10th 2024 at 7:37:48 AM

My facebook status on this day in 2010, when I was a 17 year old senior in HS, was that since 10 is my favorite number, 10/10/10 was probably going to be a special day.

Hoo boy...

The powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.

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