Re: double threads

I'd save your breath if I were you. I've kicked up a fuss of my own about the same issue before, but it went nowhere in the end.

Well, I wouldn't have qualms of "migrating" to the other thread if everyone else would too.

edited 23rd Sep '11 5:03:48 AM by KuroFox

Nah, I like the thread here. Mainly because I would never step in Western Animation for anything else.

• Coy Sweatershy
• Even as a filly, she sat weirdly on benches
• Don't blink
• Celestia doesn't appreciate being woken up in the middle of the night by loud music
• ☢ CAUTION! ☢

edited 23rd Sep '11 6:34:54 AM by KylerThatch

Screw Attack did a Rainbow Dash vs. Starscream death battle.

It's awesome.

Saw earlier today, was about to post it.

I can second that awesomeness statement.

I know! Rainbow Dash beat the CRAP out of Starscream!

edited 23rd Sep '11 7:47:34 AM by deathpigeon

Don't spoil it for others.

Better?

I don't have fans Smilingcloud, I have people that may just barely acknowledge I might be around.

The possibility of locking this thread and just keeping the WA one was discussed months and months ago, but it didn't happen because some people just like having this thread here too.

I like having two threads.

For example, right now there's a fanwanky discussion about Pinkie's origins going on at the other one. To avoid it, I can use this one.

edited 23rd Sep '11 1:34:29 PM by Kerrah

Plus the spoilers and stuff get more heavily discussed in the other thread. So those of us still looking ofr a pony fix without wanting to hear every minutia of the latest clip dissected have this happy refuge.

Bizarro Mane-6.
Bizarro Celestia/Bizarro Backstory

I love Commonplace (reverse!Rarity). Need moar commie ponies!

edited 23rd Sep '11 2:40:22 PM by Kerrah

I'm a little disappointed we didn't hear more of Pinkie's angry!voice in Return of Harmony.

Also, someone finally made this Forrest Gump reference. (I guess that's what he meant by "apple company".)

edited 23rd Sep '11 3:06:30 PM by EgregiousEric

''"Screw Attack did a Rainbow Dash vs. Starscream death battle.

It's awesome. "''

That may be the most mind blowingly awesome thing that I have ever seen in my life.

I didn't find it that awesome.

So I was thinking about making a PMV Purgatory: David Bowie Edition, where all the bits are David Bowie songs (or something related to David Bowie in some way). Ideas include:

Magic Dance set to the labyrinth scenes in Ro H (cause, y'know, it was made for the movie Labyrinth)

Fame set to Fluttershy avoiding the paparazzi people and/or Rarity in the Young Flyers competition

Diamond Dogs set to...well, duh

Rebel Rebel set to Rainbow Dash...I dunno, doing stuff

Some selection of characters from Fi M set to to this scene (where either Dashie or Big Mac is David Bowie, and either Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy is the interviewer):

I was also thinking about using Space Oddity and Changes, though I'm not sure how to use them

edited 23rd Sep '11 4:59:40 PM by JackOfAllTrades

Vinyl Vs. Discord.

My dad just found out about the brony phenomenon, and I'm having trouble explaining to him why it's so popular. He doesn't believe in a legitimate Periphery Demographic for the show, and thinks only 3 year old girls (and some boys) should watch it.

Can somebody explain why this show is so great, in a detailed way without resorting to saying "It's awesome", in a way my dad can understand? I really need to clear this misconception to my dad, huge thanks to whoever can help.

- The central cast is diverse and has something for everyone, and most of the characters are versatile enough to serve different roles in different episodes without losing their unique feel. Having talented voice actresses (Tara Strong has been in the industry since 1986, for example) certainly helps.
- The design is incredibly expressive and the animation very smooth, considering the budget for the thing.
- The show never talks down to its audience, and delivers the lessons it wants to teach with dignity, rather than half-assing them or forcing them down the viewers' throats.
- Most of the humour in the show is derived from the characters, instead of slackstick, over-the-top wackiness or shout-outs. It uses the latter three when they fit, instead of as the default option.
- The music is above-average for a kids' show, and the score is composed specifically for each episode, instead having stock BGM.
- The fandom is really fun to be a part of, and there's tons of fanfics, comics, videos and memes to obsess over even after you've watched every episode.

edited 23rd Sep '11 5:50:17 PM by Kerrah

Bingo. My dad still was a little confused, but decided to give it a chance and watch an episode.

Okay, so I'm mostly caught up. I only made it to episode 19, but since the new episode is tomorrow (I think) I'm just going to go back for the rest of season 1 later. All in all, I really like the show. Fluttershy is my favorite pony right now. I really wish I could reach into the screen and hug her. D: I like all of the "mane characters", though.

I'll be off to watch the beginning of season 2. :)

Twilight Sparkle will release Pinkie Pie by acting like her. By singing her own rendition of

"he's an evil enchanter, and an evil dancer, and if you look into his eyes he'll put you in trances. and he put cruelty in your heart to pull us apart."

oh and incidentally I never realized Rarity was saying "she stole your stocks." I thought you were saying "she stole your soul"

edited 23rd Sep '11 6:42:13 PM by RandomChaos

FUCK YEAH◊

edited 23rd Sep '11 6:45:57 PM by JackOfAllTrades