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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

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#42551: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:10:15 PM

Wow. So many references.

I feel like I'll have to rewatch it in slow motion. And still probably won't get it.

OH FUCK IT'S A GRABOID

Looks more like a flower themed Sandworm to me.

Dr. Seuss reference!

What? The thinking tree?

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Sydxelia Are you into... Vinyl? from Cranberry World Since: Nov, 2010
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#42552: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:11:24 PM

@ Story: There was a commercial for a birdhouse you can attach to the outside of your window with a suction cup. The side facing the window is transparent.

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#42553: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:12:06 PM

It's like, every season, they come up with a new commercial that becomes memetic with Hub viewers.

Season 3 had Gak, and now we have this.

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#42554: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:12:30 PM

@story: understandable. he said nothing, did nothing, and left the scene with no fanfare about his presence. he was sort-of the anti-Derpy.

edited 25th Jan '14 12:16:41 PM by crimsonstorm15

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#42555: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:13:49 PM

What was that worm thing? What the fuck! Equastria! You scary!

Says the one who lives in Ponyville.

Cadance was so bored that she developed a thing for almost getting murdered by monsters?

That's what happens when you're not in Ponyville. Ponyville must be like the disaster capital of the world.

Way back in episode one, the pegasi pulling Twilight's chariot to Ponyville also ran in the air. I think Faust said that it was inspired by Santa Claus' reindeer, who are usually depicted running in the air as they pull the sleigh.

Maybe it makes things easier sort of like how swining your arms lets you walk faster.

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#42556: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:15:08 PM

Which means we need to have a battle between Derpy and Flash for background pony dominance.

@Purple: Hey, good to see you around again. Or have you been around and I'm just oblivious?

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#42557: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:18:09 PM

That's just as big a letdown as the ending of North! THAT WAS HEINOUS!!!

What, you couldn't tell the flu was fake from the beginning? I thought it was obvious, even before the evil laugh.

Well several scientists and magicians must have visited the CE for research. whose to say they didn't create those devices.

Maybe it's an icebreaker train since the CE is in the middle of the frozen wastes. Though that wouldn't explain why they took a normal train before.

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#42558: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:19:36 PM

Crowfall: I'm pretty sure we don't. Flash has too much hate going on to make the fight anything resembling fair.

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#42559: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:21:40 PM

I have no problem with Derpy delivering a sever beatdown.

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#42560: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:24:29 PM

Flash is still Twilight's (in)significant other.

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#42561: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:31:13 PM

@Purple: Hey, good to see you around again. Or have you been around and I'm just oblivious?

I wasn't around for most of December or January, I think.

[up]I feel sorry for Flash. Twilight didn't even acknowledge him.tongue

edited 25th Jan '14 12:31:20 PM by PurpleDalek

Sereg Since: Jun, 2010
#42562: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:31:32 PM

I prefer Flash to Derpy. There. I said it.

Also, I guess Cadance finds administration boring.

Still has a bit of wanderlust in her. Likes thrillseeking.

EDIT:A we even sure it's Flash though and not the pegasus uniform for the Crystal Empire, like how the Equestrian one is white with blue eyes and mane? (Obviously based on him though)

I kind of want to have a joke in my fanseries where Twilight talks to "Flash" only for him to confess that Flash is actually his superior officer.

edited 25th Jan '14 12:34:06 PM by Sereg

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#42563: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:32:19 PM

Oh right, forgot about that. I always forget that the Equestria side of EQG was set in the Crystal Empire rather than Canterlot. Even if it doesn't make much sense.

It was? How is that even supposed to work? Did Sunset Shimmer jsut go through the portal while it was in the middle of an artic wasteland?

If that ends up being her key to the box, I will laugh so loud.

No rainbow glow, so it can't be. I thought it was going to be at first too though.

Also, I'm not sure Derpy counts as a background character, since she has played an actual role in an episode now.

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#42565: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:35:26 PM

@Purple: Well, why would she? Pony Flash's only interactions with her was bumping into her at the end of the movie; I don't think they really even had a conversation. There's no reason for him to think of her of anything as "the new princess who also bumped into me once".

Regarding Discord's sickness, I don't think it's entirely unambiguous that he's faking it, though upon rewatching there's a lot of foreshadowing that he isn't, such as how he switches back and forth between showing no sign of sickness and extreme wheezing. On my first "laggy" watch, I interpreted it as him actually being sick, but drastically playing it up to annoy everyone, sort of like how a kid with a stuffy nose will act like they're on the verge of death to get more attention.

As far as the necklace being the key goes, I think it's possible, though unlikely. Despite the lack of glow, it might be because they'll likely save Twilight's key for the season finale. And it would make thematic sense for her to get her key from someone who was previously her greatest foe. It could also serve to develop Discord, as the necklace becoming the key could symbolize his development from being a troll to having a genuine friendship that isn't based on getting away with as much as he can.

edited 25th Jan '14 12:37:25 PM by JapaneseTeeth

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#42566: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:36:50 PM

You know a tatzlwurm is serious business when even Discord is like, "What the *BLEEP* is that?", and holding onto Twilight like a big baby. [lol]

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#42567: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:39:27 PM

Wasn't he a ruler of Equestria before Celestia and Luna rainbowed him?

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#42568: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:41:16 PM

@Syd: that made me wonder what other creatures in Equestria the big three (Celestia, Luna, Discord) don't know about.

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#42569: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:42:20 PM

Okay, much as I may dislike Flash, all the "don't believe her lies" stuff is getting really stupid. It's obvious that when Meghan said he wasn't showing up she meant in a plot related capacity. It isn't her responsibility to comb through every frame of the show before it's even finished to make sure nobody slips him in for a few seconds.

As funny as that friendship medal being her key would be, I don't think it's very likely. Although given that her element is magic, will she get her key from a display of friendship, or by magicing the crap out of something?

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#42570: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:49:41 PM

It's still a stretch to say Twilight thinks of Discord as a friend. She tolerates him. The only pony who's really his friend is Fluttershy.

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#42571: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:52:10 PM

And even then, Fluttershy isn't really his friend either. She just pretended to be one to manipulate him into getting attached to the whole "friendship" thing and fear losing it. The only one who wouldn't rather see him in stone again is Celestia, for whatever reason.

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#42572: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:56:00 PM

I wouldn't say that. Fluttershy has been friendly with him on both occasions we've seen him since he was reformed, and is apparently writing letters to him somewhat frequently.

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#42573: Jan 25th 2014 at 12:58:22 PM

BANANA SLAMMAAA!!!!

So, what's this episode's consensus?

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#42574: Jan 25th 2014 at 1:01:03 PM

Not to mention, Flutters stood up to the rest of the mane six to take Discord's side in the season premiere.

A we even sure it's Flash though and not the pegasus uniform for the Crystal Empire, like how the Equestrian one is white with blue eyes and mane? (Obviously based on him though)
In EQG, pony Flash looked distinct from the rest of the Crystal Empire's guards.

edited 25th Jan '14 1:01:50 PM by MetaFour

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#42575: Jan 25th 2014 at 1:02:17 PM

Having seen the Harry Potter scene, I think Discord was either Luscious or an OC.

So, what's this episode's consensus?

I think it was great but not the best.

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