My Little Pony

CaptainPea · Post by **CaptainPea** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:44 pm

I come with a challenge for you all
Not really, but I've found that it's more fun to put everything in terms of a challenge.

I've seen two episodes of this show. The first was recommended way back at the beginning of the thread, featuring Applejack and Rainbow Dash in a competition over something I can't remember but that should probably give you enough of an idea. The second I saw on the telly a couple weeks ago while I had the colds, which had Apple Bloom running around town trying to get a cutie mark. Both left me with essentially the same feeling of apathy. I didn't have any large problems with them, but neither one enticed me to watch more.

So, now that there's two yearsworth of the show to choose from, I'm asking which episode you'd recommend to a "first-time" third-time viewer such as myself, obviously one that isn't listed above. I feel like I would like this show, but I have yet to see something that convinces me.

Zukio · Post by **Zukio** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:51 pm

The episodes I think you are talking about are Season 1 Ep 8: Look Before You Sleep, and Season 1 Ep 12: Call of the Cutie. I wasn't that interested in the show at first but I kept watching to see why all my friends liked it, and it was around episode 9 that got me into the series. I don't know if you'll like it but I recommend Season 1: Episode 9: Bridle Gossip. It's not my favorite but it did get me to actually like the show.

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:07 pm

Actually, the one with AJ and RD competing was Fall Weather Friends. Episode 13 of S1.

As for recommended episodes, my first thought is to suggest the season openers; both are good, but personally I think the S2 opening was more exciting (Discord's just an awesome villain). Aside from those, I'll agree with Zukio that Bridle Gossip (S1 E9) is a great episode. And debatably my favorite episode of the series: Party of One (S1 E25).

Penwrite · Post by **Penwrite** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:11 pm

Zukio wrote:The episodes I think you are talking about are Season 1 Ep 8: Look Before You Sleep, and Season 1 Ep 12: Call of the Cutie. I wasn't that interested in the show at first but I kept watching to see why all my friends liked it, and it was around episode 9 that got me into the series. I don't know if you'll like it but I recommend Season 1: Episode 9: Bridle Gossip. It's not my favorite but it did get me to actually like the show.

Um, Look Before You Sleep is the one where Twilight holds her first sleepover and AJ and Rarity can't get along. The one he's talking about is Running of the Leaves.

I suggest Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000, from season 2. Awesome song, bunch of good character moments, and doesn't really require knowledge of any other episodes to watch.

Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:18 pm

CaptainPea wrote:I feel like I would like this show, but I have yet to see something that convinces me.

see, that's when it's time to just decide to watch the episodes in order. If you actually like it, you'll find that you've watched every episode and love the show.

I'd just watch all the episodes until you decide if you like it.

Zukio · Post by **Zukio** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:21 pm

RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:
CaptainPea wrote:I feel like I would like this show, but I have yet to see something that convinces me.
see, that's when it's time to just decide to watch the episodes in order. If you actually like it, you'll find that you've watched every episode and love the show.

I'd just watch all the episodes until you decide if you like it.

I agree with Brent. You should watch them in order, you get a better appreciation of the show when you do.

Kyderra · Post by **Kyderra** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:09 am

I'm giving him about a week to let it sink in before he's converted.

Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:26 am

I agree with this estimation. My brother will come to the pony side if only he'd watch more episodes. he just doesn't find the time.

Post by **Sleet** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:53 am

Guys, guys, please, stop the "converting" and "pony side" talk. We're introducing a good show to people who would otherwise be reluctant. We're not initiating people into a cult. That kind of talk turns people off of My Little Pony.

Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:01 am

I don't seriously talk like that. It was in jest.

I do however use the phrase "welcome t o the herd" but I don't tell people to "join the herd"

angelusbr · Post by **angelusbr** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:51 pm

artwork time!
humanized anime ponies
http://chzbronies.files.wordpress.com/2 ... ac7ebe.jpg
there are more voice actors from dbz that I thought
http://chzbronies.files.wordpress.com/2 ... 0a301d.png
@Sleet: It's creepy but fun!
Seriously now, I know this sounds weird, but I've seen this more as an inside joke than actually trying to force people into enjoying the show. If someone watched it and disliked it then it's fine.

CaptainPea · Post by **CaptainPea** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:11 pm

Sleet wrote:Guys, guys, please, stop the "converting" and "pony side" talk.

Please do. To be honest, and I don't mean to direct this at anyone personally, the main reason I haven't put forth much effort to watching Friendship is Magic is that I don't like the image that a lot of the fans present.

I'm not trying to be insulting or anything. Love the show as much as you want; if you want to watch the show 24/7 or run a fansite or carry a pony with you all day, more power to you, whatever puts a spring in your step and a smile on your forehead. But don't reach that point where you tell other people that they should like it, because that just drives people away.

Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:17 pm

I don't tell people they should like it usually. I tell them they shouldn't hate it unless they first give it a shot, and if they don't like or dislike it at first, they should give it another shot until they've watched a good deal of the episodes and decide that watching more won't change their mind. for example, Copper watched 17 episodes before deciding that he neither liked nor disliked it. I'm fine with that, I don't need him to watch more. It likely won't change his mind.
If there are people who don't want to give it a chance, I say they should and leave it at that.
If there are people who actively dislike it without giving it a chance, then they need to watch it. but they don't have to like it.

Penwrite · Post by **Penwrite** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:31 pm

I think we should all just drop using terms like "convert" and stuff. It might be an inside joke to some of you people, but to others it just comes off as creepy and cultish.

CaptainPea, I sincerely apologize for whatever bad image of the fandom you've gotten.

Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:40 pm

as I said, I never use those terms if I'm actually trying to get someone to watch the show, especially not "convert".
I still say "welcome to the herd" because I think "the herd" is a fun quick way to refer to the fandom as a whole, but I only say it once when someone joins the fandom and never refer to or think of us as an actual herd.

mariomarc · Post by **mariomarc** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:46 pm

....

sooooo...

last 2 episodes of season 2 on saturday
gonna be a long wait after that

Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:36 pm

I may actually join a live-stream for this one. It's a big event.

Radio Blue Heart · Post by **Radio Blue Heart** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:48 pm

I just saw the latest episode. I don't have The Hub network, so I have to wait for it to be posted on youtube.

Do you think someone might try to make that combined desert at the end?

Reading whole "welcome to the herd" discussion, I usually say "Gooble Gobble! Gooble Gobble! One of us! One of us!"

Just kidding...

Penwrite · Post by **Penwrite** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:11 pm

mariomarc wrote:....

sooooo...

last 2 episodes of season 2 on saturday
gonna be a long wait after that

I thought we were skipping a Saturday, with the finale on the 21st?

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:18 pm

That was my understanding of it. This Saturday is an off-day; next Saturday will be the two-part finale.

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:23 am

Yep that's whats happening.

angelusbr · Post by **angelusbr** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:03 am

Now I'm sad...
http://chzbronies.files.wordpress.com/2 ... d9a851.png

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:19 pm

Well duh. No boys allowed.

Penwrite · Post by **Penwrite** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:09 pm

angelusbr wrote:Now I'm sad...
http://chzbronies.files.wordpress.com/2 ... d9a851.png

And now I'm sad! D:

angelusbr · Post by **angelusbr** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:42 pm

Sleet wrote:Well duh. No boys allowed.

Dounut Joe and the griffon chef aren't boys, then? *le gasp

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:54 pm

Of course not. They're CLEARLY ladies.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:36 pm

Sleet said no boys. Donut Joe and the fancy-speaking griffon are men.

angelusbr · Post by **angelusbr** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:13 pm

Sleet wrote:Of course not. They're CLEARLY ladies.

oh, you!

RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:Sleet said no boys. Donut Joe and the fancy-speaking griffon are men.

real men have class and Spike already has it.
But seriously, the little guy is barely invited to anything and even in wedding episode he seems to be WORKING there (bringing wedding rings and all.

BTW, talking about wedding rings, what do you think is the tradition of earth ponies and pegasi? Unicorns use wedding rings on the horns, but what about the other ponies? Just hoof bands?

Radio Blue Heart · Post by **Radio Blue Heart** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:28 pm

angelusbr wrote:
Sleet wrote:Of course not. They're CLEARLY ladies.
oh, you!
RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:Sleet said no boys. Donut Joe and the fancy-speaking griffon are men.
real men have class and Spike already has it.
But seriously, the little guy is barely invited to anything and even in wedding episode he seems to be WORKING there (bringing wedding rings and all.

BTW, talking about wedding rings, what do you think is the tradition of earth ponies and pegasi? Unicorns use wedding rings on the horns, but what about the other ponies? Just hoof bands?

Spike always gets put at the kiddy table! I think they rely on him to work because he has opposable thumbs.

That is a good question. I think hoof bands would be an option, or a regular ring worn on a necklace or as an earring.

mariomarc · Post by **mariomarc** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:48 pm

so magic.mov is up
it's exactly how you think it is
it is also over 6 mins long

TurtleCopter · Post by **TurtleCopter** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:34 pm

mariomarc wrote:so magic.mov is up
it's exactly how you think it is
it is also over 6 mins long

What is this "sleep" of which you speak of?

Surely it must be one of those new fangled concepts because I sure have never heard of it.

Crush
Kill
Destroy
Swag.

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:55 pm

I'm terrified.

Swag.

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:47 pm

Magic.MOV was ok, the only part I found truly funny was the Robot Rainbow Dash, however Spike was ok in it. Apple.MOV is still the best IMO

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:20 pm

I agree; Apple.MOV was definitely the best of the bushel.

mariomarc · Post by **mariomarc** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:35 pm

http://johnjoseco.deviantart.com/art/Cr ... -295549486
already has fanart

Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:00 am

hey look, a nice wedding photo

mariomarc · Post by **mariomarc** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:46 am

so i just watched My Little Pony Tales
the animation is actually pretty decent
the characters and voices did not irritate me like g1 and g3
it wasn't annoyingly saccharin like g3
it attempted to actually develop characters
it was... GOOD!

my god...

Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:54 am

apparently that had Richard Cox as a minor voice in it. He should do a voice in FiM.

mariomarc · Post by **mariomarc** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:12 am

according to imdb he was in 16 episodes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw-fm9SLURk
cell shaded ponies
> perfect for cg movie
> *cough cough DO THAT*

Penwrite · Post by **Penwrite** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:12 am

mariomarc wrote:so i just watched My Little Pony Tales
the animation is actually pretty decent
the characters and voices did not irritate me like g1 and g3
it wasn't annoyingly saccharin like g3
it attempted to actually develop characters
it was... GOOD!

my god...

Hey! I did that months ago! I even posted about it on here! I did it before it was cool!