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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

ScottPilgrim2013 Why aren't you laughing? from Arkham Asylum Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: Waiting for Prince Charming
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#60326: Mar 23rd 2014 at 6:38:30 PM

I think Jekyll has the same problem Frankenstein has.

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edited 23rd Mar '14 6:39:17 PM by ScottPilgrim2013

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#60327: Mar 23rd 2014 at 6:41:30 PM

The doctor or the monster? The monster was like eight feet tall in the book, just he was significantly smarter and less obviously monstrous, with his skin and eyes being the creepiest part if I recall correctly. I also don't mind the monster being called Frankenstien, Adam Frankenstein as opposed to Victor Frankenstein (who wasn't a doctor but a college student in the original book).

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#60328: Mar 23rd 2014 at 6:47:54 PM

@Scott: totally. usually, the Frankenstein monster is depicted as a dumb, incoherent brute. however, in the original book, not only is the monster fairly intelligent, but there's at least two chapters of his giving his backstory of what happened after he woke up (Victor was so freaked out that he tore out of the lab shortly after the monster started moving).

partially [nja]'d

edited 23rd Mar '14 6:48:40 PM by crimsonstorm15

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#60329: Mar 23rd 2014 at 6:52:04 PM

Well,I was referring to the fact the monster is Frankenstein,I think the appearance and personality of the monster is because of the original film adaptation is a bit more recognized,unfortunately.

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KylerThatch literary masochist Since: Jan, 2001
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#60330: Mar 23rd 2014 at 6:52:55 PM

OH MY GLOB THE SWEETIE BELLE EPISODE WAS THE BEST THING EVER

Exaggeration aside, I do think For Whom the Sweetie Belle Tolls is the strongest episode of the season so far.

I wonder if the episode was in any way inspired by A Christmas Carol. Luna was like the Ghost of Sweetie Belles Past, Present, and Future.

This "faculty lot" you speak of sounds like a place of great power...
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#60331: Mar 23rd 2014 at 6:55:52 PM

Holy tvtropes forum update Batman!

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#60332: Mar 23rd 2014 at 6:55:56 PM

Well the major theme of the book I think is that Cictor's more of a monster than he is, because he refuses to take responsibility for his creation.

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#60333: Mar 23rd 2014 at 6:58:25 PM

You know, The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde is one of those things that everyone knows the twist, but rarely anything else. Even the fact that it was a twist.

Which makes me wonder if taking the book, changing all the names and generally keeping the exact same plot while changing everything else would make the twist ending work.

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#60334: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:00:27 PM

And now the forums are normal.Weird.

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#60337: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:05:34 PM

@Irish Zombie: Our article on Jekyll & Hyde says Amicus Productions did exactly that. Their version was called I, Monster.

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#60339: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:11:04 PM

Our article on Jekyll & Hyde says Amicus Productions did exactly that. Their version was called I, Monster.

They stole my idea! Before I even had it! [lol]

Reminds me of one time where I wondered aloud that someone should make a game show where people try and guess the name of a song by listening to the first few seconds, only to immediately been told it's been done.

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#60340: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:15:25 PM

Dammit Star, you just gave me Blue flashbacks. Now I'm gonna be crying for the next five minutes.

Never heard of that, but I did just get done seeing Primer for the 3rd time. That sort of involves A Us.

Don't wallow in sadness for too long, Space Cowboy.

How about Ponyboy?

I think the appearance and personality of the monster is because of the original film adaptation is a bit more recognized

Much like Dracula actually. Gotta love that Adaptation Displacement.

It is weird when people talk about an adpatation when you've only seen the original. Like people discussing all the crazy stuff in hte C Loudy With A Chance Of Meatballs movie.,

Which makes me wonder if taking the book, changing all the names and generally keeping the exact same plot while changing everything else would make the twist ending work.

It's probably Public Domain. Knock yourself out.

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#60342: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:17:53 PM

Night guys.

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#60343: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:23:47 PM

In terms of Dracula, while most of these "use the movie version of Victorian novels" thing is lazy and removes depth from the character, I happen to think it's done the opposite with Dracula. The original Dracula was meant to have some kind of allure to him, but it was mostly magical. Prettying Dracula up makes the sexual metaphors more natural seeming and less Beauty Equals Goodness. However making sunlight turn vampires to dust was always a dumb idea and I greatly prefer the original novels "powerless in the sun" idea.

On the other hand I wish more adaptations used the original Frankenstein novel as inspiration. When the closest adaptation in years is otherwise a generic action movie you know how much it's strayed from it's source.

edited 23rd Mar '14 7:24:14 PM by RhymeBeat

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#60344: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:24:26 PM

@Story No just no. Don't ruin the reference.

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#60345: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:29:31 PM

Never heard of that, but I did just get done seeing Primer for the 3rd time.

It's the song that plays at the very end of Cowboy Bebop, after Spike dies.

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#60346: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:30:51 PM

ey, guys! I'm back for now. And I've finished 65 percent of the Sonic episode. So, how are you guys?

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#60347: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:34:12 PM

after ...

Don't know the context for that but I assume it's sad.

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#60348: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:35:36 PM

@Kyler: It's basically a Rarity episode shot mainly from Sweetie's perspective, and the good writing stays intact.

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#60349: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:38:16 PM

It's more of a SB episode than a Rarity episode. But it's really dual focus, much like Sisterhooves Social.

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#60350: Mar 23rd 2014 at 7:39:50 PM

@Kyler: I know, weren't those costumes the absolute best?!?


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