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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Live Reactions & Discussion)

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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

darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#28626: Dec 14th 2013 at 10:30:59 AM

Technically, they can be different subspecies. In any case, ponies are treated as a separate species all their own in show.

marston Since: Sep, 2011
#28627: Dec 14th 2013 at 10:33:54 AM

So I watched the new episode. While I don't hold it to the same level of greatness as Sleepless In Ponyvile and Sisterhooves Social, I do think it's way better then all the other CMC episodes, and it was interesting to see how it handled Scoots disability.

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#28628: Dec 14th 2013 at 10:51:05 AM

So just saw the episode. Nothing really stood out, but it wasn't bad either.

Thoughts:

  • I'm rooting for you too, Snips and Snails

  • If the CCM can walk in circles around each other with their eyes closed, that's pretty impressive already

  • Also, they do know what horses are apparently.

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Sereg Since: Jun, 2010
#28629: Dec 14th 2013 at 11:16:41 AM

Liked the episode. Scootaloo should have earned her cutie mark though. Also, horses are known for having strong hearts? And Snowflake is afraid of butterflies? Okay.

Rainbow Pomeranian Lover from Central Illinois (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded)
Pomeranian Lover
#28630: Dec 14th 2013 at 11:26:49 AM

I just watched a Youtube version of it and liked it pretty much. I was very relieved that they didn't go for a "if you try hard enough you can magically stop being disabled!" thing, because I was a little scared they might do that. I know that it wasn't likely, but I had originally assumed that Pinkie wouldn't pester Cranky Doodle Donkey into being her friend, and was very disappointed and angry when she did just that. Instead, we got a better message that showed that even if she can't fly, Scootaloo still can have other talents, like using her wings to propel herself to go extremely fast, and she's also probably stronger than the average young pegasus her size, since she was able to pull the other two CMC along with her! I liked that it doesn't matter if she can't fly, and especially that Rainbow Dash was the one to tell her that, since Rainbow's talent is her own fast flying, so it probably means even more for a pony like her to say that rather than someone like Fluttershy who has often been a weak flyer herself.

I also liked that the CMC learned more about being assertive towards Diamond Tiara, and stood up to her in a very good way, being able to confront those two snobs in a very mature way, I think, especially the first time before Diamond Tiara unfortunately struck right at something Scootaloo is sensitive about. I'm especially impressed with Apple Bloom, she's come a long way from the filly who was so easily convinced that Granny Smith was embarrassing just because Diamond Tiara said so. They did better than I probably do even now, when I was in junior high/high school I always had the problem of getting angry and acting out in ways that meant that I got punished for reacting (and often felt like the bullies were getting off free even though they started it).

I sympathize with Roid Rage too. I used to be scared of butterflies and moths until not too long ago. I was mainly scared of looking at pictures of their scales, especially the startling eyespots, and even now I have to look at those kind of pictures slowly and know that's what the picture is going to be. Oddly enough, when the scales are zoomed in enough that you can't see the pattern they form, it doesn't scare me as much, and I'm not quite sure why. I also didn't like them to touch me (probably because they tickle) and was creeped out by the way they fly rather erratically, at least from a human's point of view. They're still not necessarily a favorite animal of mine, but I'm mostly over that fear, but I can certainly sympathize with Roid Rage being scared of them. That makes me want to build on that, maybe something where Fluttershy helps him deal with his butterfly phobia since she would know what it's like to be scared of things in general.

edited 14th Dec '13 11:37:09 AM by Rainbow

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#28631: Dec 14th 2013 at 11:31:51 AM

I'm guessing this is the episode with the animatic about Diamond Tiara teasing Scootaloo about not being able to fly.

Meta, his name is Snowflake.

I still always get confused when people call him that. I guess it's because Snowflake doesn't really have anything to do with him apart from coat color, so it's difficult to connect mentally. But whatever.

There was a moment where I completely thought she was about to get her cutie mark, but no, fake out.

I didn't think so. The timing just doesn't fit on a meta level.

So I'm the only one who didn't love the episode? Alright then.

Not the only one.

The role of Cheerilee will now be played by Sterling Archer.

Coincidently, I started watching Archer yesterday.

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Crowfall Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#28632: Dec 14th 2013 at 11:36:12 AM

Woah. Look at that Slowpony, jumping all up into those quoteblocks. I guess she couldn't get out of their way in time.

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#28633: Dec 14th 2013 at 11:42:42 AM

Woah. Look at that Slowpony, jumping all up into those quoteblocks. I guess she couldn't get out of their way in time.

Interesting. I never knew the markup worked that way.

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LDragon2 Since: Dec, 2011
#28634: Dec 14th 2013 at 11:46:21 AM

Not a bad episode imo. That said, I feel as though Scootaloo could have used a theme like this at the end:

wink

darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#28635: Dec 14th 2013 at 12:02:10 PM

I don't know why, but for whatever reason I kind of like Diamond and Spoony more so after the episode. Their constant bitchieness in the face of how sugary Equestria is and having no effect on the CMC anymore is just a little charming. That sort of dedication takes real effort. Also, I wish we could have seen their performance, it might have actually been pretty good for all we know.

Eagal Since: Apr, 2012
#28636: Dec 14th 2013 at 12:04:03 PM

In other news, I've just noticed something odd. Dr Cabaleron (how the hell do you spell that...) from Daring Don't. His cutie mark appears to be a stylized human skull (well, one made of gold but still). What's up with that.

Calnos The Jossed from Nowhere Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Jossed
#28637: Dec 14th 2013 at 12:17:20 PM

@Dark; You don't become a Prime Evil by going soft.

And Prime Evils are not blank flanks.

You there! Check out my Youtube Channel! The power of Ponies compel you!
darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#28638: Dec 14th 2013 at 12:27:36 PM

A what? Sorry, don't get the reference.

Calnos The Jossed from Nowhere Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Jossed
#28639: Dec 14th 2013 at 12:32:32 PM

I'm...not really referencing anything. I guess you could say I'm referencing Diablo, but I wasn't thinking it...ya know, DT is evil. She's prime ev...bah, you're ruining my joke!

You there! Check out my Youtube Channel! The power of Ponies compel you!
darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#28640: Dec 14th 2013 at 12:50:22 PM

Oh really, I thought she was prime rib.

Eagal Since: Apr, 2012
#28641: Dec 14th 2013 at 12:50:35 PM

[up][up]It wasn't a terribly good one, so no great loss. tongue

edited 14th Dec '13 12:50:49 PM by Eagal

Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#28642: Dec 14th 2013 at 12:51:09 PM

Zzzzzzzzzzz.....zzzzzz.....zzzz.....zzzz....

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#28643: Dec 14th 2013 at 12:58:16 PM

There's a bee in here, kill it!

Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#28644: Dec 14th 2013 at 1:00:56 PM

(I then snort in my sleep and then smack his lips)

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#28645: Dec 14th 2013 at 1:01:34 PM

I've felt pretty sleepy today myself. Perhaps getting up two hours early had something to do with it.

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MorningStar1337 The Encounter that ended the Dogma from 🤔 Since: Nov, 2012
The Encounter that ended the Dogma
#28646: Dec 14th 2013 at 1:11:49 PM

Okay. i found this video on Youtube day and I want to hear your thoughts.

spyro4 from verbal locations. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
#28647: Dec 14th 2013 at 1:19:00 PM

and then smack his lips

It is weird that when he said smack,the first thing i trough was the sound of a kiss?

ALL THAT YOU ARE IS A FACE IN A MIRROR,IL CLOSE MY EYES AND YOU'LL DISSAPEAR.
storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#28648: Dec 14th 2013 at 1:20:18 PM

Yes, it was obviously supposed to be hitting him in the face.

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marcen12 Sigh from Under The Floorboards (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Sigh
#28649: Dec 14th 2013 at 1:21:44 PM

I thought the new episode was ok. The best CMC episode but not by much. I smiled a lot but, what I didn't like was that they didn't realize that the bully was screwing them, even though they should be smart enough of realize what they're doing.

https://youtu.be/_1F5HhUvFbM?si=csgwerqELcG6615q
darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#28650: Dec 14th 2013 at 1:25:23 PM

Now Star, you know I love you, but I can't give you the ring until I've properly proposed! [lol]

@video. The Kimmy Sparkle videos are amusing.


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