Something just seems off about her face in that picture. Either her mouth or her ears for the most part.

The mouth.

Pony, 4E style

This is the best reason for anything ever.

FOR PONY!

I believe one Mister M. Bison could accurately express my feelings on that topic.

I had an idea for a fan fic earlier today, hmm...

Essentially, the royal accountant (someone *extremely* dull and apathetic, probably a gray pony with a balance sheet for a cutie mark) gets sent by Celestia to Ponyville for duel reasons:

A) Mayor Mare is retiring, and Twilight is busy studying/doing heroic stuff, so someone needs to handle the economic/logistical aspects of administration. B) The guy needs a friendship lesson.

To be honest, if I *did* write it, I'd be worried of 'mary sue!' and 'rip off!' etc. (particularly the last one, since I'd have to be *very* careful not to let it just become the pilot episode all over again...)

edited 21st May '11 2:36:36 PM by Eventua

"Rip off" is kind of self-deprecation. Twilight finding another pony in a similar situation to herself and helping them to overcome their awkwardness is perfectly valid plot.

Ben Stein as a pony? I'd read it... >.>

edited 21st May '11 6:34:37 PM by Rationalinsanity

The economics of Ponyville do seem a bit weird. Applejack is the only one who's ever even mentioned money (except for a short bit where she's visited by Rarity in the final).

Uh, not quite to the degree of Ben Stein, but uh, similar sort of idea...

@Adannor: That's a good point actually, hmm...

@storyyeller: Indeed, it's something that always struck me as *odd*. I mean, logic dictates that they do use money and they're shown do so in the show, but no one ever mentions it (except Applejack) despite the fact that Pinkie and Rarity both own businesses and Rainbow Dash has a job. You could argue Fluttershy just gets help from her animal friends, though, and that Twilight gets funds from Celestia.

Also, awesome vocal eurobeat tune: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn7uMwXYU9U&feature=related

Actually, Rarity has mentioned that she sells dresses. And its easy enough to gather from evidence that Pinkie Pie helps run the shop at Sugarcube Corner. I imagine Fluttershy either lives off the land or gets some sort of commission for her work with animals, same for Rainbow Dash and the weather, and Twilight probably gets a student allowance of some sort.

Nah, they give Twilight money so she doesn't use her magic to fuck their shit up.

Hmm... well, uh, if someone else wants to take that idea and roll with it, feel free. If not, I *might* do it. We'll see.

I might have and idea for something similar to it. I'd been sort of planning a series dedicated to 'pan-dimensional pragmatism', ie. exploring Equestria through human eyes and vice versa, so their economy might make an interesting discussion point...But I wouldn't use your idea. It is yours, after all.

So, extortion?

Damn right.

Sup me bronies. At first I was surprised and slightly horrified I liked this show, but now I'm positively glad. i cannot think of a better fandom, whether in attitude, music, or fan fiction, except MAYBE Doctor Who. Furthermore, this is the first piece of fiction to inspire me to write fan fics again after my disastrous Death Note fics that I deleted from the annals of time.

Speaking of said fan fic I wrote, it's Scootalove, and inspired by the Scootalove artwork and Lauren Faust's comment that RD wouldn't be a good sister. I would greatly appreciate it if I could get some feedback. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7010353/1/A_Good_Sister

Now enough shilling of my fic. @Rational Insanity I, personally, like that picture, not particularly cause of the artwork(it can use some work) but because of the story implications. It gets the writer in me going.

The tavern in Appleloosa served salt. So... it's apparently like alcohol to ponies? Or something?

So are donuts, if Best Night Ever is any indication.

Well, I know that there's something about salt that Horses, and ungulates like...I'm not sure exactly what it is, though, but the things love their salt licks. I think it's like candy, maybe?

So I think it's worth mentioning that the show is only a few re-directs away from being qualified for Trope Overdosed status. So hint-hint nudge-nudge and all that. I'm totally not a FIM fan and one of the bigger TropeOverdosed editors. No, not at all.

(Also, if there's any G1 diehards here, the main My Little Pony page could use some love as well.)

Gentleponies...BEHOLD! You can now add me to your list of bronies...or would I be considered a sisny? Nah, it doesn't have the same ring to it. Anywho, I am obsessed with this show. It's just so...perfect. I completely ADORE Fluttershy <3

I think girls are called "Fillies" in the fandom, until there's a more creative name for them.

Nah, she's a brony.

We're all bronies here.