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#324376 Psi 001 Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:28:37 PM

It's About Time wasn't bad, but it did seem to drag a bit and not as many memorable.

The 'Twilight goes nuts over trivial worry' plot was already done perfectly with Lesson Zero.

Strong didn't sound quite as enthusiastic in this episode either, which kinda ruined the humor value of some of Twilight's neuroses. I get the feeling this would have been a whole lot funnier if she put the same tone of franticness as she did in some other episodes:

edited 1st Jan '13 6:32:04 PM by Psi001

#324377 Perpetual Lurker Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:30:30 PM

I wouldn't call an ominous message from your future self a minor worry, though.

#324378 Sydxelia Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:31:55 PM

this the picture you're talking about?

I think so.

Pronounced "Sid-zellia"

#324379 Wryte Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:31:59 PM

I dunno, Twi's madness descent in Zero is actually a little too painful for me to watch right around when she starts sporting a rape face while talking to the CMC. I much prefer Time's crazy Twilight antics.

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#324380 Psi 001 Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:33:23 PM

It's About Time didn't overdo it as much, but at the same time it's that to a flaw, and some of the gags seem to fall flat. As said, Strong as Twilight doesn't sound as hilariously neurotic and hammy as she did in Lesson Zero.

edited 1st Jan '13 6:47:29 PM by Psi001

#324381 Sydxelia Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:34:42 PM

right around when she starts sporting a rape face while talking to the CMC.

"HI GIRRRRRRRRLS!!!"

Pronounced "Sid-zellia"

#324382 Japanese Teeth Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:36:48 PM from Meinong's jungle

I honestly think that the two breakdowns are different enough. Lesson Zero was more about Twilight's neurotics getting the best of her and sending her into a spin over a minor issue, while It's About Time had a more justifiable freakout, and the entertainment value was more in seeing how her attempts to circumvent the disaster ended up causing some of the stuff.

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#324383 Kyler Thatch Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:38:14 PM

More like all of the stuff. Sometimes indirectly, but still.

I can't do this all on my own.

I'm no Superman.

#324384 Psi 001 Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:38:29 PM

True, but still the execution of It's About Time seemed to fall flat a bit, a lot of the jokes seemed like they should have been much funnier, but something didn't work out right. Lesson Zero went a bit over the top with it's Slasher Smile Twilight, but the execution was still very funny.

edited 1st Jan '13 6:39:51 PM by Psi001

#324385 Wryte Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:38:45 PM

It's the "hilariously" part I have to disagree with. For me, Twi's neurotic break in Zero isn't funny. I'm not sure what exactly I'd call it; mean-spirited, too close to home, creepy, etc., but whatever it is, it just makes me want to skip to the next episode.

^ Actually, I think that's it. I think the Slasher Smile is what pushes it over the line for me.

edited 1st Jan '13 6:41:48 PM by Wryte

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#324386 JM Qwilleran Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:39:09 PM

Premonitions. Premonitions. These visions you have... Careful you must be when sensing the future...

edited 1st Jan '13 6:40:05 PM by JMQwilleran

#324387 edvedd Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:41:22 PM from Over there. Maybe?

@Syd: What, no video?

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#324388 Kyler Thatch Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:41:38 PM

Yes, Master Yoda.

I can't do this all on my own.

I'm no Superman.

#324389 Psi 001 Tue, 1st Jan '13 6:42:46 PM

I admit it may be true that I need over the top crazy humor the more I rethink my opinions for many episodes, but for me Lesson Zero used Twilight's neuroses to better potential. It's About Time had some good ideas for gags, but they didn't quite work out as good as they could have.

edited 1st Jan '13 6:44:34 PM by Psi001