You don't need to have been bullied to have low self-confidence.

Uh, in lieu of anything better, I'll just repost this◊ for the pagetopper in case anyone else wants to get in on it before the deadline.

edited 18th Jan '13 2:26:44 PM by Wryte

I can't think of any morals to hit home with me in particular, but there were probably some that were applicable.

By the way, is anyone interested in learning how to program in Java Bytecode?

True, but the entire point of the episode was that fluttershy fear came from being mocked as a kid. I can´t relate to that but I can relate to RD fear of not living to people expectations better (best part of the Mare-do-well episode)

Either way I like apologize a lot Fluttershy a lot better that traumatized Fluttershy so for me its a tie between Stare Master or Phoot Finish episode. I miss those days, the "were we arguing?" Fluttershy moments. I can´t recall a moment where she apologized on season 3.

I'm back.

Anyhow, AFR, while didn't have any glaring flaws, it was really dull. So Okay It's Average, I would say.

This episode makes me think that AJ shouldn't get an episode of her own anymore.

Well, I was bullied. I was also emotionally abused (physically too, actually, but that was far less common).

That said, I did identify with RD's fear in Sonic Rainboom, just less than I usually identify with Fluttershy.

I often sympathize with Fluttershy. I've a tendency to apologize for things that are not my fault and to suffer from both social anxiety and lower self-esteem than is typical. Since I can identify with some aspects of her character, that's also one reason I find myself irritated with 'Shy sometimes, because I've managed to overcome most of my self-doubt.

edited 18th Jan '13 2:41:48 PM by Drenius

I don't know why, but I rather enjoy watching Fluttershy suffer, especially when it comes to slapsticks.

Sorry to hear that.

I only had to deal with one bully in second grade and the issue was solved in a second when I told my parents. While I consider my high school years boring I never had problems with bullies. Even a kid that used to bother me in thrid grade became my best friend when we reached high school so I just can´t relate to that. Sorry I always look like an asshole for being unable to understand bully episodes. I was even on Babs side during her episode but maybe because how cute she looked the entire time. A stupid reason I guess.

Still I like Fluttershy better when her kindness gets in the way just like in Sonic Rainboom, I laughed so hard at her attemps to "cheer" RD. I´m talking when they reached Cloudsdale as she is making her even more nervous.

Same here.

But not here.

That said, I do have the problems with not living up to people's epectations as well. A lot of people thought that I was a genius for some reason. Which is ridiculous. I'm intelligent, but I'm nowhere near a genius. I've met people who are probably geniuses and their intellect can be intimidating. There's also trying to live up to my father. My first ponyfic is actually heavily inspired by my relationship with my father.

Oh, I can definitely relate to that, though there's also a bit of that in Lesson Zero.

I think most people can relate to the fear of not living up to the expectations of others.

@Alesiopdv: Thanks.

Now Fluttershy really makes a good woobie though.

Well I don't really identify with Fluttershy at all. Of course I've never been bullied either.

I suppose I identify with Fluttershy a bit, but more the loving animals thing, and maybe a bit of the shyness. However, I generally identify more with Twilight Sparkle.

Bullying? I was bullied a bit in school, I suppose, though not to anywhere near the degree that someone like me might normally be bullied. It was sort of weird, I think somehow I managed to get "accepted" in an odd way by the kids who would normally bully someone like me and they put out the word to leave me alone.

edited 18th Jan '13 3:06:33 PM by JMQwilleran

I've never seen much bullying in the first place. I guess I always just ignored everything.

A mate of mine gets a lot of flak. I usually end up sticking up for him.

In exchange, we get to take the piss out of each other.

I just noticed you're from Wales too.

You're from Wales?

North or South?

No. I said too because there were a bunch of other people from Wales here too. I'm from the US.

ginger was from Wales.

I found some more pics for ya, Steven.

http://madhotaru.deviantart.com/art/Classic-style-329958227

http://derkrazykraut.deviantart.com/art/crystals-326233922

http://zicygomar.deviantart.com/art/Spoilsports-289308088

Also, I realized something: With how many times Ginger has been mentioned {And how every now and then someone tells us about his opinons on the new Mlp Fim episodes}, long after he was banned, I'm starting to think that he's the closest thing this thread has to a Posthumous Character.

edited 18th Jan '13 3:58:21 PM by marston

Oh hell yeah.

Didn't the last one used to have Cadance unleashing holy storm of fiery lead with a minigun?

And here's another badass pic, this time with vampires {And not the wimpy sparkly kind either }.

http://yokokinawa.deviantart.com/art/God-Bless-you-331141560

edited 18th Jan '13 4:09:22 PM by marston

Cool! Though I was hoping it'd turn out to be the Count Orlok styled vampires.

edited 18th Jan '13 4:14:01 PM by Drenius