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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.

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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

Powah Since: Oct, 2013
#27651: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:04:15 PM

It might be a bit early to start speculating about the episode this saturday right?

PrincessGwenevere Ooh, sparkly! from Coat Mountain Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Ooh, sparkly!
#27652: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:05:30 PM

There's no such thing as "too early to speculate" when it comes to fandom. tongue

edited 11th Dec '13 4:05:39 PM by PrincessGwenevere

"I feel like I'm on a raft and surrounding me is an ocean of dumb."- Mr. Sark
Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#27653: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:07:04 PM

[up][up]That would technically involve spoilers so that would probably need to go in the spoiler thread.

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#27654: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:07:06 PM

Uh, can we move on to another subject? I'm with Gwen and JT, we've had these conversations many times before. No need to rehash.

Most of them, true, but I can't remember anyone ever saying that MLP is about punishing success and the mane 6 barely stick together. Of course, it's a pretty stupid arugment so I'm fine with moving on.

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Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#27655: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:07:10 PM

@Powah We'll talk about that when the time is right, Powah. Right now I....I can't believe I'm saying this want to have a word with Lightning Dust about something.

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#27656: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:07:44 PM

Which one is next? Power Ponies?

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Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#27658: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:09:39 PM

[up][up]Flight to the Finish, though with the most recent wave of spoilers I'm not surprised that you would think that's next.

[down]Eyup.

edited 11th Dec '13 4:11:59 PM by Mio

Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#27659: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:11:31 PM

[up] Something something Scootaloo? That one?

darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#27660: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:11:44 PM

Flight to the Finish, actually.

PrincessGwenevere Ooh, sparkly! from Coat Mountain Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Ooh, sparkly!
#27661: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:14:35 PM

And I'm gonna miss that one and Power Ponies because I'll be working Saturday morning. Stupid Christmas rush. They were the two I was looking forward to after the premier. :/

Well, I said I was available weekends, so that's on me. /shrug

edited 11th Dec '13 4:15:10 PM by PrincessGwenevere

"I feel like I'm on a raft and surrounding me is an ocean of dumb."- Mr. Sark
Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#27662: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:15:40 PM

[up] And I always miss saturday mornings and have to watch recordings because I have to watch recordings to get my episodes. No, MLP isn't illegal in Russia, I just don't want to watch a lackluster dub instead of the original voices since I happen to know English.

Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#27663: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:18:17 PM

For me I've only two episodes and caught Castle Mania but that'll depend on whether or not I'll be doing anything on the weekend and if I'm out or something I'll probably miss the episode and watch it on You Tube later.

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JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#27664: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:25:43 PM

Yeah, I've never heard of the "punishing success" thing either, and honestly, I think that extrapolating it to be the message of the show based on two episodes (out of over sixty) is overstating it. Especially since both of those cases rely on taking a certain interpretation of the episode.

As for Boast Busters, saying that the cast declares war on Trixie for that reason is misleading. They're explicitly annoyed by her boastfulness and lack of actual skill backing it up. And furthermore, they keep it to themselves until RD boos, at which point it's Trixie who actively challenges them. Out of the cast, RD is the only one who's actively antagonistic towards Trixie; the others are merely annoyed by her until she angers them by humiliating RD on stage.

The short version is that the show doesn't punish success at all. It punishes being a dick about it.

Anyway, I'm really curious about how "Flight to the Finish" is going to handle Scootaloo's disability. There's potential for controversy there; if she gains the ability to fly, it could come off of with Unfortunate Implications about it. Although on the flipside, I really hope that they keep treating her the same as they have been and don't turn her into the token disabled kid.

"Power Ponies" is probably the episode I'm most looking forward to, if only because the spoilers I've seen of the villain look amazing.

edited 11th Dec '13 4:28:57 PM by JapaneseTeeth

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darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#27665: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:32:19 PM

I'm hoping they treat her like usual and find a way for Scootaloo to cope and move on, if they decide to delve that deep. If she gains wings, I'm not going to be happy.

MorningStar1337 The Encounter that ended the Dogma from 🤔 Since: Nov, 2012
The Encounter that ended the Dogma
#27666: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:38:32 PM

[up] So I'm assuming that you've been unhappy with all her appearances since she already has wingstongue

Personally I think that Fly like a hummingbird thing would be a likely scenario.

IkeAndMike Exists for some reason from Earth Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: Love is for the living, Sal
Exists for some reason
#27667: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:39:10 PM

Yeah, I don't think she's gonna suddenly start flying. But then again I could be wrong.

Those of you who won't be able to watch it live (or via livestream) on Saturday, you aren't alone. I've NEVER been able to watch an episode live. And, due to my volunteer job at the museum, I doubt I ever will.

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JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#27668: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:39:40 PM

Yeah, I'm hoping they go the route of her realizing that she doesn't need to be able to fly. I'm also hoping that they'll surprise us all and give her a cutie mark, but that seems unlikely.

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storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#27669: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:45:15 PM

Speculation? I predict they'll manage to dodge the issue of Scootaloo's parents once again.

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Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#27670: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:47:38 PM

I think it should be noted that Scootaloo's lack of flight may not be a disability at all. There's is a good chance it is, but I would set up my expectations to solidly in that direction.

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#27671: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:50:28 PM

I predict she won't end up flying, but will win the torch bearer gig or whatever it is anyway. Possibly by the CMC putting on some sort of show together.

Blind Final Fantasy 6 Let's Play
JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#27672: Dec 11th 2013 at 4:58:59 PM

@Mio: True, but the writers did say there would be a disability episode this season.

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Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#27673: Dec 11th 2013 at 5:01:38 PM

Well, Meghan did say there would be an episode dealing with disability this season.

crimsonstorm15 shine on from A parallel universe Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#27675: Dec 11th 2013 at 5:16:51 PM

Apple Bloom is the obvious choice, but it would be interesting if they subverted it and made one of the others.

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