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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

BigDannyC Since: Dec, 2013
#40451: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:43:44 AM

What episode is season four on now?

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#40452: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:44:03 AM

[up][up]Some of them do.

[up]Last week's episode was number 10.

edited 20th Jan '14 4:44:47 AM by edvedd

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BigDannyC Since: Dec, 2013
#40453: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:45:19 AM

So eleven next week...yeah, I could catch up!

kegisak Element of Class Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
Element of Class
#40454: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:46:13 AM

The thing is, I can actually see a decent case being made for why it's a bad thing, or at least not ideal. Too much self-awareness like that and it can pull you out to the experience of the show itself. If the show addressed the audience too much, it can damage the suspension of disbelief a bit. Though of course every person is different there.

It could also be argued that it damages the show to those without context. Like, the Derpy Moment was treated as kind of big by the show itself - there was practically a fanfare when she entered the room, and yet she left the episode without a single line. It's possible, though I obviously can't say for sure, that without context of who she was that scene would feel... kind of odd. Not terrible, since in-episode her arrival was kinda day-saving.

[up][up]Man, we're that far along already? Where does the time go.

edited 20th Jan '14 4:46:43 AM by kegisak

Birthright: an original web novel about Dragons, the Burdens of Leadership, and Mangoes.
DeathCloud Since: Apr, 2009
#40455: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:46:35 AM

I was checking Character page and started wondering - how many of them have toy version?

darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#40456: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:46:36 AM

With plenty of reactions, don't forget those.

SunsetShimmer Superior Princess from Canterlot High Since: Jan, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Superior Princess
#40457: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:48:32 AM

Hmph. Humans and their complaining. Thankfully, I'm way above that. And others would have recognized it if not for shortsighted Celestia and her talentless replacement purplefish standing in my way...

The sparkle is gone, see me shimmer on~
AceOfScarabs I am now a shiny stone~ from Singapore Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
I am now a shiny stone~
#40458: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:48:45 AM

Shep0821 4koma time

It might have been terrifying for everypony involved if Instructor Takamachi was the one who taught Twi

edited 20th Jan '14 4:51:33 AM by AceOfScarabs

The three finest things in life are to splat your enemies, drive them from their turf, and hear their lamentations as their rank falls!
DeathCloud Since: Apr, 2009
#40459: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:52:25 AM

Sockpupptes are still around?

I need ask Wind Whistler question when she will be present.

http://ask-princess-mole-stia.tumblr.com/ Also this blog is hilarious.

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#40460: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:53:05 AM

@kegi: It is a reasonable concern, but they haven't gone off that cliff yet. Apple-licious is funny even without the meme. And Derpy, as long as she's a background thing, can just be a fun easter egg for kids to catch.

As long as someone can make a good case for why a particular reference ruins something or directly affects the storytelling, that's fine by me.

edited 20th Jan '14 4:53:16 AM by edvedd

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kegisak Element of Class Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
Element of Class
#40461: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:54:40 AM

Yeah, I agree entirely. It just bothers me that there is a legitimate concern, even if I don't agree with it, that nobody ever bothers to bring up when that subjects crops up.

Birthright: an original web novel about Dragons, the Burdens of Leadership, and Mangoes.
SunsetShimmer Superior Princess from Canterlot High Since: Jan, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Superior Princess
#40462: Jan 20th 2014 at 4:57:36 AM

[up][up][up] Is that... Celestia... as a mole?

The sparkle is gone, see me shimmer on~
storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
More like giant cherries
#40463: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:02:43 AM

Post of the Day #627

Aren't we all allergic to fire? But yeah, hopefully some more guys can join us another time.

The Skype chat is now the pony thread lake-side holiday house.

Blind Final Fantasy 6 Let's Play
DeathCloud Since: Apr, 2009
#40464: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:07:47 AM

[up]Skype chat is now the pony thread beach resort.

darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#40465: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:10:44 AM

@Cloud. What do you want to ask?

And as regards to our muffin goddess, many kids know who Derpy is and love her quite a good deal.

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
DeathCloud Since: Apr, 2009
#40467: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:12:48 AM

[up][up]How would she deal with Parasprites

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
More like giant cherries
#40468: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:17:57 AM

So, the fandom loved Derpy's appearance in the last episode. What I find strange is that they love this, yet there was a fair amount of complaints of pandering (Which is for some reason inherently bad) on the episode before that due to the reference to the Twi-licious meme, which was started by Tara Strong anyway! I genuinely don't understand why that had complaints, yet I saw none for Derpy's appearance, which was arguably more pandery!

Because Derpy was better integrated into the episode? I think even if you're not familiar with the memes, it would make perfect sense, while the Applelicious thing still felt a bit jarring and out of place.

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darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#40469: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:18:02 AM

On more than a few convention videos, the kids waiting in line have tended to ask about Derpy and if she's OK. Don't remember which, but a girl once asked if Derpy could come say hi more often? Because she seemed so shy and she'd at least be her friend. Which was freaking adorable.

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
More like giant cherries
#40471: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:26:26 AM

I'm surprised they noticed.

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SunsetShimmer Superior Princess from Canterlot High Since: Jan, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Superior Princess
#40472: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:27:28 AM

On more than a few convention videos, the kids waiting in line have tended to ask about Derpy and if she's OK. Don't remember which, but a girl once asked if Derpy could come say hi more often? Because she seemed so shy and she'd at least be her friend. Which was freaking adorable.

Umm... *for no reason whatsoever puts sunglasses on and looks away from everyone* Don't... mind me.

The sparkle is gone, see me shimmer on~
storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
More like giant cherries
#40473: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:28:16 AM

Well you were the villian, and not a very cool one either. W Hy would you expect love?

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kegisak Element of Class Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
Element of Class
#40474: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:30:33 AM

You know, it could probably be argued that everybody being hostile to LD was the reason she became so obnoxious on this thread. Maybe we could try not being terrible to the villain who actually showed signs of reform at the end of her movie?

Birthright: an original web novel about Dragons, the Burdens of Leadership, and Mangoes.
SunsetShimmer Superior Princess from Canterlot High Since: Jan, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Superior Princess
#40475: Jan 20th 2014 at 5:31:15 AM

What? I just wanted to try new sunglasses on. There is nothing wrong with my eyes. I absolutely do not find that in any way heartwarming. So don't... don't.

The sparkle is gone, see me shimmer on~

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