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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.

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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

Enlong Court Dragon from The Underground Facility Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
Court Dragon
#35401: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:04:16 PM

I just realized something that I didn't think about whe I watched the episode. I like how it shows hat the virues tied to the Elements of Harmony are still important points of our characers, even without the Elements around to enforce those points every dozen episodes or so.

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IkeAndMike Exists for some reason from Earth Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: Love is for the living, Sal
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#35402: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:06:44 PM

I really hope my interview on monday goes well. :/

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darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#35403: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:08:24 PM

Well yeah, they were the right ponies to bear them after all, makes sense they'd continue to have those traits after they no longer need them.

Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#35404: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:08:33 PM

I just realized something that I didn't think about whe I watched the episode. I like how it shows hat the virues tied to the Elements of Harmony are still important points of our characers, even without the Elements around to enforce those points every dozen episodes or so.

Yeah, it's almost like their defining charactetristics aren't just token and the writing on this show, is, you know, good. Crazy, I know :D

crimsonstorm15 shine on from A parallel universe Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
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#35405: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:11:55 PM

the Elements of Harmony are a lot like Green Lantern Rings: you need to have the personal qualities necessary to earn one before you get one.

edited 4th Jan '14 8:12:34 PM by crimsonstorm15

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Enlong Court Dragon from The Underground Facility Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
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#35406: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:13:09 PM

Or the Triforce. The Triforce of Courage doesn't bestow courage. It is given to one who already possesses it in spades.

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Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#35407: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:18:47 PM

Well come on, I already assumed, and this episode just made me even more certain, that the "keys' will each be gotten by each mane 6 coming to a deeper understanding or acceptance of their Element. Something to do with them having a revelation or epiphany about their virtue or themselves in some way related to the virtue like Twi had about Friendship that led to her ascendance.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#35408: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:19:35 PM

Yeah, I think a lot of people miss that. They got the elements because they already embodied those virtues.

Anyway, I really liked that they sort of addressed the down side of generosity, namely that it can easily be taken advantage of. The scene at the end where the rest of the group makes up with Rarity was also great. Too many shows seem to work off of the idea that everyone ought to be perfect all the time, so seeing them acknowledge that yes, sometimes stress gets to people and makes them act badly, but they're still good people was good. It's also nice that Rarity basically figured out the bulk of the issue herself. It shows that she's growing as a character rather than having someone else just tell her what's wrong. It showed them really learning from experience.

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Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#35409: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:29:31 PM

Actually, Rarity's always been the most self aware of the Mane 6. The one who most often sees her own failings and tries to fix them without some other pony needing to point them out.

Sisterhooves Social. She knew the issue, saw how bad she was treating Sweetie, and understood there was a problem all on her own. She simply didn't know how to solve the problem.

Sweet and Elite. Again from the start she knew it was wrong to igore how promises to he friends, and yet also that it was easy to see why she did. This was a once in a life chance to fulfill her dream. Her only real problem was lying to them about it, because she didn't want them to think less of her for doing so. When they would have, and did understand... more or less.

Also, I get Twi not pulling rank to get a cab, it's just the kind of thing she wouldn't do. But it would have been SO much easier for Rarity to get a special showing, just by mentioning, "Hey, one of the ponies you'll be performing it for is the new Princess."

edited 4th Jan '14 8:39:18 PM by Seraphem

Wryte Since: Jul, 2010
#35410: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:39:19 PM

Boy, I'm getting to this one late.

  • Twilight is fed up with you taking advantage of Spike, Rarity. Spike is her slave, dammit.
  • Twilight voice crack, get.
  • Wow, this show must be something if even AJ and RD are excited by its tickets.
  • Rainbow walking down the banister was a nice touch.
  • "It must be good, if Rainbow Dash is impressed!" GET OUT OF MY HEAD, AJ. O_O
  • Goddammit, I saw that joke coming a mile away, so why is Rarity immediately bursting into song after Rainbow's lampshade so hilarious?
  • Carrot dogs. Huh.
  • When did they get to Australia?
  • Wait, was that Fancy Pants as the boat captain? (Rewind.) Yes. Yes, it was. And Fleur right behind him.
  • Angry cat cutie mark. I really want to know the story behind that.
  • Man, I wish replacing a flat tire was that easy in real life.
  • Wait, Manehattan is more glamorous than Canterlot now?
  • Uh, couldn't Rainbow just fly her there? Or Twilight teleport her?
  • The dresses are covered. There has to be something wrong with them.
  • Calling it now, the assistant switches sides and comes to work for Rarity.
  • Whoa, now AJ is looking forward to a hair appointment? Who are you ponies, and what have you done with my real waifus?!
  • Today's lesson: all problems in life can be solved by stealing from hotel rooms. XD
  • 50 seconds of wet mane!Rarity, including a musical reprisal? Is it the fandom's birthday already?
  • "Yeah, you were pretty rotten." XD
  • "Wow, AJ, I know your thing is honesty..." XD XD
  • Rainbow, nopony says "a'ight" anymore.
  • Well, I was close. I wouldn't have minded seeing that pony come back to Ponyville as a supporting character working at Rarity's shop, though.

Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#35411: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:42:15 PM

As to Twi not Teleporting. Far as we've seen she can only teleport when she can either see her destination, or at least knows both where it is, and where she is. So since she'd never been to that building before, she couldn't teleport to it.

RD Flying, well she likely wouldn't be able to fly fast enough, while carrying the dresses, and keeping them from falling or getting ruined.

edited 4th Jan '14 8:43:14 PM by Seraphem

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#35412: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:42:40 PM

Coco: This episode's breakout character, apparently.

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#35413: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:44:05 PM

Is it me or am I the only one who thought of Mr Mackey from South Park every time she said: "Mmkay"?

I thought of the boss from Office Space.

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#35414: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:46:22 PM

The one who most often sees her own failings and tries to fix them without some other pony needing to point them out.

She also did it in Green Isn't Your Color and tried to do it in Return of Harmony.

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Wryte Since: Jul, 2010
#35415: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:46:41 PM

^^^ And why not? She's cute, she's nice, and it would be kind of neat for Rarity to have an actual assistant/protege.

edited 4th Jan '14 8:46:54 PM by Wryte

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Darling.
#35416: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:49:38 PM

She has Fluttershy eyes. That's a good 70% of the cute.

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JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#35417: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:50:38 PM

@Seraphem: I know, that's why Rarity is one of my favorite characters. It gives her an extra layer of depth in that she's the character who struggles most with her own flaws.

And I'd be all for Coco being Rarity's apprentice or whatever. It would be interesting to have a new character in the cast in that capacity.

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#35418: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:56:39 PM

Well she'd have to come to Ponyville to be an apprentice.

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Wryte Since: Jul, 2010
#35419: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:57:02 PM

Oh, also, my S2 DVD box came today, and I thought I'd share the interior cover art with you guys. I think my favorite part is either Lyra's photo-bomb pose in the center, or Vinyl "helping" Octavia play her cello on the right.

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#35420: Jan 4th 2014 at 9:01:45 PM

I see Derpy made it in, as did Screwball and Wild Fire.

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Crowfall Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#35421: Jan 4th 2014 at 9:03:44 PM

I'm also rather fond of the way the CMC have jacked Luna's accessories.

Oh, and the Flower trio looking freaked out by Chrysalis. Man, they packed a lot of details into that image.

edited 4th Jan '14 9:05:34 PM by Crowfall

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#35422: Jan 4th 2014 at 9:17:42 PM

That's a lot of detail in that cover art :D

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JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#35423: Jan 4th 2014 at 9:19:36 PM

You guys realize that's just the S2 cast poster shuffled around a bit, right? That picture has been around for years. tongue It is a great picture though. I love how Truffle Shuffle is wearing a fez and reading the paper.

[up]"Your next words will be 'Pinkie, that isn't funny!'"

And now I go to bed.

edited 4th Jan '14 9:22:44 PM by JapaneseTeeth

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JakesBrain Since: Jul, 2010
#35424: Jan 4th 2014 at 9:21:18 PM

My favorite detail has to be that Gustave, Joe, and Mulia are wearing the Pinkie's-insane-theories getups instead of their usual "chef" clothes.

God_of_Awesome Since: Jan, 2001
#35425: Jan 4th 2014 at 9:25:47 PM

So, I can't find the new episode in my usual haunts. Any links for me?

On another note, which episode featured Applejack the Cherry Farmer?


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