The town itself? What characterization was even applied to the town that could be seen as OOC?

edited 7th Jul '12 11:34:51 AM by PerpetualLurker

For me, it was so OOC that it was funny.

Cliff of doom from nowhere, Construction area with modern crane and skyscraper, electric dam....

The town itself? What characterization was even applied to the town that could be seen as OOC?

Ponyville became the most dangerous place in Equestria, because the story demanded it.

Ponyville is quite dangerous. Due to monster attacks and what not, not construction accidents and what not.

How did this doublepost happen?

edited 7th Jul '12 11:42:48 AM by Badwolfwho

Hey! Mine name's in the URL!

I hadn't realized it since it's always in the theme song, but the Twinkling Balloon never did show up again after that crash, did it?

That's a story telling issue, not characterization. Of course that episode did have characterization issues, but that was with named characters. I do agree that it was the worst episode in the series, though, but if we're going to analyze the hell out of the flaws we should at least be correct about what exactly the flaws are.

As for the existence of things like cranes and dams, I don't remember anyone complaining about the existence of Manehattan.

edited 7th Jul '12 11:51:23 AM by PerpetualLurker

I've been getting a lot of them lately. There must be a doublepsot monster lurking here.

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Well I don't.

Personally I think Over A Barrel is the worst. That episode has the setting far more out of character IMO.

So, we got on the topic of Mare Do Well again?

Well all I have to say is that the scenario and conflict is actually somewhat interesting, but it was executed particularly well.

How so?

edited 7th Jul '12 11:52:50 AM by Mio

Poozers.

I don't see how the other Mane 5 were jerkish at all. I know that some think that it was, but no.

Also, who says that they never had an issue with RD's bragging before. They just decided that it was about time they did something about it as it was getting to the point of actually being dangerous!

The town was admittedly odd. I admit that it's the weakest episode of the season, but the series? No way.

EDIT: I agree that Over a Barrel is the real weakest episode of the series. Was Mare Do Well executed poorly? Yes. But it wasn't the disaster that people make it out to be and was actually really entertaining.

edited 7th Jul '12 11:54:26 AM by Sereg

@Bad How So?

I don't divide the episodes by season when comparing. No point, really.

edited 7th Jul '12 11:54:56 AM by PerpetualLurker

There is no wort episode. I will never call any episode worst even my least liked, unless it will deserve it in my eyes.

no series as well.

@Sereg When I say worst episode in the series, do remember that I have stated numerous times that I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Worst ≠ bad.

And where in the world is all of this Over a Barrel hate coming from? That episode makes my top 5.

edited 7th Jul '12 11:56:34 AM by PerpetualLurker

@Sereg: The issue I have with that assertion is that it wasn't until after they decided to do the MDW plot that RD was starting to have problems, and I really see no purpose in the disguise if all they wanted to do was to teach RD a lesson.

Also I thought Over A Barrel was ok.

edited 7th Jul '12 11:58:14 AM by Mio

@ Mio: Well we have ponies being able to pull trains which is never seen again and makes no sense. The battle is fought with pies which are never seen with this capability again. The whole episode pretty much runs on Loony Toons logic which is usually restricted to Pinkie.

Speaking of weak episodes, I suppose I should mention that I re-watched Cutie Mark Chronicles again. I don't really hate it anymore, but I still think that the writing was weak in some parts, and cheesy too {Moreso then what's usually in this series}. I don't think that it's a horrible episode anymore, I just think it could have been better.

edited 7th Jul '12 12:00:10 PM by marston

We never saw similar situation later (there was P Inkie trowing cakes in SOME but she is not fighter).

Why you sound like you not like E Ps being badass?

@Bad The train pulling is a hang up point for you? I like to think that engine was just damaged or otherwise too weak to get moving without assistance.

As for the pies... it's a cartoon. What did you expect them to fight with? Other than those two points, I fail to see anything remotely resembling "Loony Toons logic."