Shenanigans? Really? I think of two things when I think shenanigans: a Snidely Wiplash-esque character, or a less subtle name that midnight fun.

edited 22nd Jul '11 7:16:45 PM by kegisak

Okay, that's an extreme oversimplification of religious faith (which contrary to popular belief is not mutually exclusive with science), but literally the last thing I want right now is a religious arguement, so I'll let it slide.

Anyway, episodes I'd like in season 2:

• A CMC episode that focuses on characterization for the members of the group instead of "Cutie mark shenanigans"
• Another episode where Pinkie learns the lesson. She gets off too easy.
• Oddly enough, I wouldn't mind another Applejack episode either, even though she isn't really my favorite pony.

x7

I would like to see an episode were the mane cast visits Zecora's homeland.

She isn't your favorite because she hasn't had enough starring episodes. But its okay, once she has you'll realize the error of your ways.

I wouldn't mind seeing more about where griffons come from.

OMG I GOT FEATURED IN DRAWFRIEND

I'm number 25. I'M SO HAPPY

It's kind of odd how racism in pony society is consistently shown. Twilight calls Applejack "stubborn as a mule", and Rarity breaks down crying at being called a mule. And everyone in Ponyville was afraid to interact with a zebra.

This is consistent with the that Equestria is Houyhnhnmland.

@Teeth: I know, I know, that's why I said it was mean. One of my neighbors was a biblical scholar, for goodness sake. It was just a joke, I'm sorry.

I'd sort of like to see the girls sort of, paired off by race for an episode per group - just because I think the dynamic would be interesting, and we don't really see them interacting as small groups enough, I don't think.

Oh lord, I can imagine an episode dedicated to Rarity trying to give Twilight a makeover. Moral: It's nice to do a friend a favour, but sometimes they don't want it.

edited 22nd Jul '11 7:30:14 PM by kegisak

seconded regarding Pinkie Pie so much. At the moment she feels like a borderline Sue, or at least The Wesley

edited 22nd Jul '11 7:31:19 PM by gingerninja666

^^Didn't she already do that during the sleepover with Applejack?

^I wouldn't call Pinkie a Sue; she's just so spacey that she doesn't really get taught any lessons. And to be honest, most of the characters that do learn lessons learn things like 'stop being so accomodating' or 'don't try to do everything yourself', rather than lessons that address character flaws.

edited 22nd Jul '11 7:40:18 PM by RedSavant

...actually, when was the first time? Are you referring to Over A Barrel?

They also need some episodes focusing on character pairings they haven't really shown yet. Like Applejack and Fluttershy, or Rarity and Pinkie Pie, or Rainbow Dash and Trixie.

Yeah, but I mean like a full on, 'we are going to re-invent you and make you BEAUTIFUL!' sort of thing. Okay, so granted that seems a bit on the vapid side for Rarity, but something like that - constantly trying to 'help' Twilight, who'd really rather just be let alone.

Applejack and Fluttershy could work so well cuz it shows off AJ's caring Team Mom side, like in Dragonshy

I recall "Dragonshy" had some cute Rarity + Pinkie Pie moments. Maybe I'll re-watch that one.

Yeah, but let's be blunt here: the only thing the two of them have a hope of getting it on with would be a mattress with a hole in it...

Rarity has already made-over Twilight at least twice, the first episode and the sleepover.

I don't think it's so much a matter of being accommodating as - you're talking about Green Isn't Your Color, right? - speaking up for yourself. That's the lesson. Fluttershy's major flaw has always been that she's too timid to stand up for herself and tell people what she thinks and I don't think it even comes down to being "accommodating" or not except in an indirect sense. And Rarity in that episode was being largely disingenuous - the reason she didn't want to tell Fluttershy to stop wasn't out of any desire to be accommodating, but rather because she was aware of her petty jealousy and wanted to pretend she wasn't, so for her it was a lesson about honesty.

The point about Applejack's lesson is a point, though. Actually, in her other big episode, she had a real lesson to learn, but it was kind of a minor one next to... er... Rarity.

Wow, Rarity's actually kind of a bitch.

edited 22nd Jul '11 7:49:08 PM by TurnwaysFlip

A little late, but congrats, edvedd!

EDIT: Moved down below.

edited 22nd Jul '11 7:55:39 PM by RedSavant

Oh lord, I can imagine an episode dedicated to Rarity trying to give Twilight a makeover. Moral: It's nice to do a friend a favour, but sometimes they don't want it.

And when somepony needs a makeover, I've simply got to takeover, I know I know exactly what they need...

edited 22nd Jul '11 7:52:43 PM by storyyeller

Religious doesnt nessesarily mean uncientific.As a Christian I am super skeptic But let's not get into that. I promised myself I wouldn't debate religious stuff on the Internet ever again.

edited 22nd Jul '11 7:56:27 PM by FallenLegend

@Edvedd congrats!

@Turnways: I'd actually forgotten about "Green Isn't Your Color" - I was referring to "Suited For Success". Anyway, I think the point holds that usually the lessons the mane cast learn relate to a good trait being taken too far - like humility in "Boast Busters", or somesuch - rather than a bad trait. Aside from Pinkie, whose character is balanced on account of being the resident physics-breaking cuckoolander, every one of the main six seem like a pretty balanced mix of positive and negative traits, and even Pinkie has trouble listening and/or being focused.

Also: I will allow you a pass for now, but those are fighting words.

*blink*

Sorry, can you repeat that?

Don't forget that AJ was portrayed as a cheater on fall weather friends.

Only in response to RD, who was even more unreasonable, and definitely the one in the wrong out of those two