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Edited by Mrph1 on Aug 26th 2024 at 10:24:26 AM
@shota: If only we were always so understanding.
I think we're all missing the part where when Rarity asks Spike if he knows what its like to be completely obsessed with somepony, he just raises his eyebrow with a "Seriously?" look on his face.
Sometimes I forget how much I love Spike.
Also, Derpy spotted talking to some new pony who isn't Doctor Whooves. Warn the shippers!
You there! Check out my Youtube Channel! The power of Ponies compel you!- That accent Tabitha invented was genius. Do you know how HARD it is to put on a fake accent UNDER another fake accent!?! Bravo.
- "Oh song! I.... suppose we'll just listen to this song that came outta nowhereOOH IT'S NOT a song. .... maybe he just wanted to recite a poem. Okay we'l....... act like that never happened."
@Kegisak: I think it's another thing that focusing more on the festival would've helped because it would've given Rarity a deadline. It would have put pressure on her that "I need to get him to like me or else the festival will be a failure!" and that way you'd have a good character moment when she has her realization of "I'm not going to overhaul myself just to impress someone".
Also, This episode continues the trend of amazing faces.
@Shota: And to have it constantly fade in and out? Seriously, that was amazing.
Birthright: an original web novel about Dragons, the Burdens of Leadership, and Mangoes.Remember that Rarity has already reinvented herself in her youth to fit into the ideal of high society that appealed to her. The Rarity we know is already something of a construct, but one that suits her. I don't think it's out of character at all for her to misguidedly attempt to take on an unfamiliar guise to draw someone's attention.
The one moment where her behavior didn't ring true for me was her anxiety about approaching Trenderhoof in the first place. I think Rarity is far too social, self-assured and serious about romance for that to make sense.
I was NOT prepared for this to be a ROMANCE plot! I was just under the impression she wanted to IMPRESS someone, professionally! That was one of the other things I didn't like.
Really? I thought that was the funniest moment in the ep! Seeing her flustered is really funny.
edited 8th Feb '14 8:18:27 AM by Shota
Tabitha voicing Rarity trying to sound like AJ didn't disappoint.
I wonder how she was able to get through her recording session with a straight face?
@Born: Yeah, that was weird to me too. I mean, she didn't have any compunctions about talking to Blueblood, and he's royalty.
And yeah, Tabitha really knocked this one out of the park. I just wish more of the episode would have been that. As is, aside from that scene, AJ pretty much stole the show.
edited 8th Feb '14 8:18:59 AM by japaneseteeth
Reaction Image RepositoryThat's like saying Twilight can't be that into reading and enjoying time with her family, but she had over 17 episodes involving that. Plus, that's no reason you can't find a nice Earth pony on the side.
Dakota's blog An odd agent of justice@Shota: How you know she's doing it right: Rarity makes you want to wince and laugh simultaneously.
Visit my Tumblr! I may say things. The Bureau ProjectThe one moment where her behavior didn't ring true for me was her anxiety about approaching Trenderhoof in the first place. I think Rarity is far too social, self-assured and serious about romance for that to make sense.
Well, consider how things went last time Rarity tried to approach someone she liked but hadn't met...
Birthright: an original web novel about Dragons, the Burdens of Leadership, and Mangoes.

@JT: Well, we did see some of the planning stuff, but you're right in that it wasn't quite as accentuated.
But still, Rarity is the still the most likely to have a moment of clarity quickly.
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