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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

marston Since: Sep, 2011
#39701: Jan 18th 2014 at 10:49:28 AM

Hey Sunset Shimmer, two things:

1: It's Marston, not Martson, you big moron.

2: Yeah Twilight might look ridiculous, but she's still the one who became a princess and is also Celestia's favorite student. That's more then what can be said for you.tongue

edited 18th Jan '14 10:51:10 AM by marston

IrishZombie Since: Dec, 2009
#39702: Jan 18th 2014 at 10:51:12 AM

You wouldn't be able to zombify my own sister even if I asked you

I would point out that you know a zombie who could easily do that if you asked, but since "to zombify someone" can mean something different depending on what undead circles you hang out with, I won't.

Anyway, I finally managed to watch the episode, and I have a few observations.

  • So, why did RD feel the need to compete in a team event? She strikes me as the kind of person who would want to compete in a solo event, and even if they managed to qualify, I doubt RD can compensate for her team enough for them to actually win anything at the Games.
  • Is it just me, or were AJ, Rarity and Pinkie Pie a bit... one-note this episode? I mean, even if they aren't the focus, you don't have to have them doing the exact same thing the entire time.
  • I'm glad that Twilight recognized Rainbow wasn't making a choice, though I'd call it avoiding the choice rather than choosing not to choose.
  • Spitfire and Fleetfoot seemed a bit jerkish this episode. I could buy everything they did up until it was revealed they lied to Soarin in order to get RD on their team. That's just not cool.
  • I don't get why RD felt the need to hide what she was doing before the Wonderbolts actually offered to let her join the team. Up until that point, she thought she was just helping them practice while Soarin healed, which I'm sure her friends would understand.
  • I would trust Derpy to lead the Ponyville team to victory.
  • Bulk Biceps screams like a little girl.
  • And we have the Loyalty key. Now we still need Kindness, Laughter, Honesty and Magic.

WindWhistlertheLogical from Dream Valley Since: Jan, 2014
#39703: Jan 18th 2014 at 10:52:07 AM

That is of little concern for me, I and my companions have dealt with many beings near, or at the level of power this discord character may possess.

This is no time for frivolities.
Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#39704: Jan 18th 2014 at 10:52:13 AM

One small thing that happened in this episode was that Soarin got a new cutie mark.

Not sure how many people noticed. I guess they thought it wouldn't make sense for his mark to be the Wonderbolt's symbol.

DeathCloud Since: Apr, 2009
#39705: Jan 18th 2014 at 10:53:15 AM

Episode great.

But I'm here just to say hi to Wind Whistler sockpuppet.

(Whoever is behind it - great idea).

KylerThatch literary masochist Since: Jan, 2001
literary masochist
#39706: Jan 18th 2014 at 10:53:37 AM

At least they don't have dangerous all-powerful chaos embodiments just walking around unrestrained.
I think we call those "nukes".

This "faculty lot" you speak of sounds like a place of great power...
SunsetShimmer Superior Princess from Canterlot High Since: Jan, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Superior Princess
#39707: Jan 18th 2014 at 10:55:25 AM

@Marston Right. I'm her better in any way imaginable. Well, except at being a hoof-kissing doormat. That's where Twilight is leagues ahead of me.

The sparkle is gone, see me shimmer on~
nomuru2d Gamer-turning-maker from Port Saint Lucie, FL Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Longing for Dulcinea
Gamer-turning-maker
#39708: Jan 18th 2014 at 10:55:35 AM

[up][up][up][up]>implying the Wonderbolt insignia is the Cutie Mark for EVERY Wonderbolt

edited 18th Jan '14 10:55:43 AM by nomuru2d

Long live Cinematech. FC:0259-0435-4987
spyro4 from verbal locations. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
#39709: Jan 18th 2014 at 10:56:32 AM

Behold,princess lemon hearts.

ALL THAT YOU ARE IS A FACE IN A MIRROR,IL CLOSE MY EYES AND YOU'LL DISSAPEAR.
Calnos The Jossed from Nowhere Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Jossed
#39710: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:00:36 AM

Watched the episode, missed the stream. Well, slap me silly and call me cynical, Derpy really did come back... unnamed and silent!

I do like they gave an excuse for why other Ponyville ponies like Thunderlane weren't on the team, they're on the other Ponyville teams.

Griffons! Nice little background detail.

Ah, and so Fleetfoot has a different eye color & cutie mark than she does in the comic. Animation Lead Time vs Comic Book Lead Time at work, I suspect. She's...kinda a bitch.

I want you all to consider that Derpy, the pony who brought in that little flag the rainbow shined on and gave Dash the Rainbow Shimmer in her eye, may be responsible for putting Dash on the road to getting Rainbow Power. Though its not the key item, apparently, that appears to be the pin thing Spitfire gave.

So, Coco gives pool of thread, Spitfire gives Wonderbolts pin... Cheese Sandwich gives an accordion?

You there! Check out my Youtube Channel! The power of Ponies compel you!
marston Since: Sep, 2011
#39711: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:00:45 AM

You just keep telling yourself that, SS. Maybe it'll come true someday if you try hard enough, which knowing you, you probably won't.tongue

AkoSiKuya23 Since: Sep, 2009
#39712: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:03:54 AM

I thought the episode was good. I was a little concerned that, this being Friend-or-Idol Decision episode, the Jerkass Ball would be dropped in. While Spitefire and Fleetfoot did hold onto it, it didn't involve demeaning anyone. Rather it came from the fact that they immediately wanted to replace Soarin and not even check on him (as a couple of lines that made them look sleazy). Yeah, it was very dickish, enough to really warrant that What the Hell, Hero?, but they didn't fully cross the line for me.

edited 18th Jan '14 11:05:24 AM by AkoSiKuya23

WindWhistlertheLogical from Dream Valley Since: Jan, 2014
#39713: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:04:46 AM

@death Cloud Thank you for your kind words, though I am unaware of the context behind such a word as sock puppet. If I understand the meaning correctly, I was given to think sock puppets were articles of clothing placed over an appendage with a comical suggestion of a face.

This is no time for frivolities.
Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#39714: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:08:47 AM

And home, time to see if the eps are up on youtube yet.

Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#39715: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:09:20 AM

@Wind Whistler Who are you?

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
spyro4 from verbal locations. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
#39716: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:10:21 AM

Star,she is a g1 pony.

ALL THAT YOU ARE IS A FACE IN A MIRROR,IL CLOSE MY EYES AND YOU'LL DISSAPEAR.
SunsetShimmer Superior Princess from Canterlot High Since: Jan, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Superior Princess
#39717: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:11:30 AM

Well, your superior princess has things to do, so I'll be off.

The sparkle is gone, see me shimmer on~
Scolipendra THE LIMPITY LOPPITY LEAP! Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
THE LIMPITY LOPPITY LEAP!
#39718: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:12:57 AM

Probably off to be a slut. Or eat fried chicken.

Not That There's Anything Wrong with That

edited 18th Jan '14 11:13:40 AM by Scolipendra

Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#39719: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:13:01 AM

@Sunset Shimmer Seeya, wouldn't wanna be ya, ninny.

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#39720: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:13:21 AM

And the opening.

-Well, knew that would be his name. And so weird not hearing him just scream "yeah".

  • Why is the aerial team RD, Fluttershy and bulk? RD is obvious but, why the other two? What happened to ALL the other pegasi that could fly way better?
  • How did this pony qualify for the Wonderbolts Academy? He didn't seem to have these flying issues there.
  • Pinkie... calm the fuck down, even for you this is a tad annoying.
  • ...... yeah, they're screwed.

AkoSiKuya23 Since: Sep, 2009
#39721: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:16:05 AM

Alternate Character Interpretation: Thought it certainly did look like Spitfire was the Designated Villain, one way of looking at it was that she (and Fleetfoot) deliberately put themselves in that role to test Dash, in which case she (again!) passed with flying colors.

Okay, she did give Rainbow Dash that medallion at the end, but I think that's pushing it. I can see that argument working with Wonderbolts Academy, but not here.

edited 18th Jan '14 11:16:49 AM by AkoSiKuya23

Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#39722: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:16:34 AM

How did this pony qualify for the Wonderbolts Academy? He didn't seem to have these flying issues there.

I guess anypony can qualify, but they get kicked off after failing a test if not good enough. And I bet he already was kicked off.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#39723: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:18:13 AM

The stream hiccuped a bit for me while I was watching the episode, so I need somebody to clarify: did Spitfire and Fleetfoot explicitly lie about Soarin's injury, or was it more of a case that they didn't realize how serious it actually was? Because it may be plausible that they thought he was injured worse than he really was.

That and I think the jerkness was minimized slightly by the fact that Soarin' injured himself in an extremely stupid way, so they might be a partially justified by being frustrated at him for potentially damaging the team's overall performance by not paying attention.

As for why RD can't compete individually, given Equestria's focus on friendship and working together, it's possible that they designed the national events to be a demonstration of unity and to demonstrate teamwork.

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AkoSiKuya23 Since: Sep, 2009
#39724: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:20:32 AM

@Luminosity: I don't know. He seemed to fly just fine in Hurricane Flutteshy (slower than the rest, but enough to help maintain the hurricane) and it did seem like you need to qualify before going to Wonderbolt Academy since Rainbow Dash needed to get a letter first.

@Japanese Teeth: They didn't even check to see if he was okay, though. Heck, according to Soarin, they didn't check on him at all. At least that's what I remember.

edited 18th Jan '14 11:23:41 AM by AkoSiKuya23

NESgamer190 Since: Sep, 2012
#39725: Jan 18th 2014 at 11:22:26 AM

I'm back, after seeming to dodge spoilers for a while, and I pray you'll be all right, Ms. Shimmer... -goes to cover his mouth, hiding his face from the group-


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