Probably the same suggestion he made about six times in a row before then. I don't remember exactly what it was because after the 2nd or 3rd time I just started ignoring him. Just go to the "search posts by troper" thing and you'll get a good idea.

EDIT: Now I remember, he kept trying to convince us that there should be a Complete Monster villain on the show. He got thumped for a combination of the fact that he was literally posting the same thing over and over, and the fact that it was never related to the conversation that was currently going on. The rest of us got sick of seeing him parroting it despite the fact that nobody else wanted to talk about it, and apparently somebody called a mod when he kept it up.

edited 24th Jul '11 8:02:27 PM by JapaneseTeeth

I must vehemently argue with the 'Octavia is mute' theory. Why?

This is why.

Much obliged. From what I'd read as a reaction to his last one, I think he might have implied that a beloved pony could even have been killed to heighten "drama". Which would be horrible, this is a show for little girls.

But posting the same thing over and over? He's definitely that guy I faced at DA.

Why Octavia though? what made people pick her out from a massive sea of background ponies?

Does he honestly believe everything he's saying? or is he a troll?

To be more specific, his idea was that they could do it like Steele in Balto - who tried to do unspeakable acts, but failed. He has further arguments. He sending them to me personally.

No, no! Bad Keg. Don't focus on the nuisance.

Anyways, about Octavia...I'm not sure about the mute theory. To be honest, I never really cared about her all that much.

Please, people, just let it be.

So, we saw a celebration for Fall, and Summer, and Winter cleanup...but there are four seasons. Whether you count the Wrap-up as Winter or Spring, it leaves one off.

I doubt he's a troll; most likely just a Single Issue Wonk who didn't know when to stop. He wasn't starting flame wars or anything. It wasn't even the content of what he was saying; we just got sick of him saying it over and over.

I don't really care too much for the "Octavia is mute" theory. It doesn't really have any basis anywhere, and I don't think it really makes the character any more interesting. I don't know, I just don't see it.

edited 24th Jul '11 8:12:33 PM by JapaneseTeeth

^ Rarity mentions a "Spring Has Sprung" party in episode 25.

How much artistic license are you taking with this sprite game?

I plan to use the sprites from Desktop Ponies.

The winter wrap-up would've been... what, the vernal equinox? Maybe?

Anyway, I imagine there's a winter solstice celebration now that Luna's back, so Spring can have the wrap-up.

I like the general theory that Octavia has some kind of secret, but that's only because of my own Fan Fiction ideas. I doubt she's mute, though it could explain why she's a musician- using it as a replacement for verbal communication, since it's impossible for ponies to use sign language.

edited 24th Jul '11 8:16:46 PM by randomguy123

or maybe she's just a pony who wanted to become a respectable cello player?

The mane cast don't even have backstories as elaborate as the ones people have made for these BG ponies XD

No, the vernal equinox would have been the middle of spring. Unless the transition of winter to spring doesn't happen the way I think it does. I wouldn't know—we don't have 4 seasons around here.

@ Gingerninja I'm not saying I'm right, I'm just saying it's possible :l

Also, on the spring celebration topic, I'm sure they'll get around to it at some point. Just give them time.

edited 24th Jul '11 8:29:34 PM by randomguy123

What's that? The vaginal equinox?

Lemme clean my glasses off,

Oh...vernal.

edited 24th Jul '11 8:29:35 PM by RichReeders

^ Why do you insist on doing that?

There is a "Octavia is mute" theory?

I'd actually prefer an episode or two IN winter, with all the ponies playing winterpony games, and one of them could have a red nose and buttons made out of coal...er, what?

This year's vernal equinox was March 20th, according to Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_(season)

I would argue that the Running of the Leaves doesn't necessarily have anything to do with astronomy, unlike the wrap-up or the solstice celebrations; it depends on whether the ponies keep the leaves up until the start of the winter, or have a period of deadwood in-between.

edited 24th Jul '11 8:32:37 PM by RedSavant

Really? I used to think the equinoxes and solstices occurred in the middle of their respective seasons.

You learn something new every day.

I always thought that the summer sun celebration was the only big astronomy themed event that the ponies pulled. All other season themed activities seemed to be more work related than an actual celebration. So would Luna have a holiday dedicated to herself like Celestia?

(wait do those two have birthdays that they also celebrate? So many candles needed if they do XD)

edited 24th Jul '11 8:41:06 PM by gingerninja666

^^Equinoxes do, generally. The winter equinox falls on December 21st, usually, and the summer equinox is generally around June 21st.

^She should have a moon celebration on the Winter Equinox.

You mean solstices, right? Winter and summer have solstices.

I could see that working, but what exactly do they celebrate at these festivels anyway? The sun and moon itself, or the princesses? (I would've thought a simple celebration on their respective birthdays would've sufficed, especially since the princesses seem rather humble about their position as rulers)

edited 24th Jul '11 8:48:39 PM by gingerninja666

In the distant land I come from, it's called 'humor'.

Say it with me: "Hu-mor". "Hu-mor".

This may be a new and frightening concept to you, so I'll give you some time to think and come to grips with it.

If you try to put more than a couple dozen candles on a cake, some of the candles will have burnt away by the time you get all of them lit. Why yes I do know from personal experience.