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Title: Here there be ponies
Post by: UncleBob on June 13, 2011, 01:43:24 AM
Okay - for those of you who lurk around on the internet, you've probably come across... something.
It's very odd.
My Little Pony.
Yes, the newest iteration of this cartoon, "Friendship is Magical" has taken parts of the internet by storm. Grown men refer to themselves as "Bronies".
So, for science, I took on a mission. I decided I was going to watch a few episodes. Was this really all it was cracked up to be?
... nine episodes in, I'm just not getting it. I mean, the show's not *bad* - but I don't see me getting groups of friends to watch it or anything. Not going to buy the DVDs and I don't believe I'm going to finish watching the first season (who knows...).
Am I completely missing something here?
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 13, 2011, 02:24:00 AM
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Post by: EasyCure on June 13, 2011, 02:33:03 AM
just lock the thread, he won..
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Post by: UncleBob on June 13, 2011, 08:40:48 AM
What I'm wondering... did BnM have those pictures ready to go? Because that's odd.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 13, 2011, 09:00:09 AM
BnM loves My Little Pony. And not in the "ironic" way you're talking about, he's genuinely a huge fan. He's all about Nintendo rumors and My Little Pony, his two passions in life.
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Post by: Oblivion on June 13, 2011, 10:17:04 AM
I just don't understand.
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 13, 2011, 11:34:23 AM
Google Search: "Friendship is Magical gifs" (http://www.google.com/search?q=Friendship+is+Magical+gifs&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1C1DVCP_enUS383US383&biw=1520&bih=805&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=ei32TZOkA4iisAPp-4G6Cw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ)
and 20 seconds later you end up with http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=34782.msg680628#msg680628 (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=34782.msg680628#msg680628)
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Post by: ShyGuy on June 13, 2011, 01:43:28 PM
Google Search: "Friendship is Magical gifs" (http://www.google.com/search?q=Friendship+is+Magical+gifs&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1C1DVCP_enUS383US383&biw=1520&bih=805&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=ei32TZOkA4iisAPp-4G6Cw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ)
and 20 seconds later you end up with http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=34782.msg680628#msg680628 (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=34782.msg680628#msg680628)
Not sure I believe you... only two of those four gifs were on the front page. Anything more would have been a lot of work for such a lame pay-off.
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Post by: ThePerm on June 13, 2011, 08:59:10 PM
in 50 years Justin Bieber will be Adam Carolla
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Post by: Stogi on June 13, 2011, 09:20:17 PM
If 50 years, Justin Bieber will be Michael Jackson.
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 13, 2011, 09:39:51 PM
Google Search: "Friendship is Magical gifs" (http://www.google.com/search?q=Friendship+is+Magical+gifs&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1C1DVCP_enUS383US383&biw=1520&bih=805&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=ei32TZOkA4iisAPp-4G6Cw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ)
and 20 seconds later you end up with http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=34782.msg680628#msg680628 (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=34782.msg680628#msg680628)
Not sure I believe you... only two of those four gifs were on the front page. Anything more would have been a lot of work for such a lame pay-off.
(http://i.imgur.com/0GxfM.gif)
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Post by: Stogi on June 13, 2011, 10:27:05 PM
LOL
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Post by: Urkel on June 14, 2011, 12:08:30 AM
The fans of this show are all furries and/or pedophiles.
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Post by: Oblivion on June 14, 2011, 10:20:13 PM
But I want to know WHY people like this show.
I DUN GED IT
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Post by: UncleBob on June 15, 2011, 12:35:53 AM
It's not a *bad* show, per-say. I can totally see why the target audience would like it. I'm just bumfuzzled as to why 30-some year old men like it. I feel like the entire internet trolled me into watching it or something.
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Post by: UltimatePartyBear on June 15, 2011, 03:13:30 PM
The pictures demonstrate it's a meme factory. That's all the reason the Internet requires. See also Caturday.
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Post by: UncleBob on June 15, 2011, 07:39:39 PM
...but Caturday is awesome.
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Post by: S-U-P-E-R on June 15, 2011, 09:49:11 PM
fact: Twilight Sparkle has the same voice actress as most of the female cast of Drawn Together
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Post by: FZeroBoyo on June 21, 2011, 12:49:39 AM
A group on deviantART has fused this show with one of my favorite shows ever: Danny Phantom. This effectively killed my Interest in said show.
Well, that just happened.
I feel I must quote James Jones here with a angry/confused/sickened, "What the f***?". :P:
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Post by: UncleBob on June 21, 2011, 12:57:21 AM
fact: Twilight Sparkle has the same voice actress as most of the female cast of Drawn Together
At first, I thought "Oh, neat!" Then, looked it up and saw the V/A was Tara Strong.
Since she voices about 40% of all female animated characters (and a good number of male characters), this really isn't that surprising... ;)
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Post by: Ceric on June 21, 2011, 10:50:33 AM
Oh my Lord.... With those Voice Credits (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0152839/) Ms. Strong could get any Nerd she wanted easily... and her kids as they watch cartoons...
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Post by: S-U-P-E-R on June 21, 2011, 12:19:49 PM
OH GOD IT'S HAPPENING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSlnZxvi37s
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Post by: Crimm on June 21, 2011, 12:27:03 PM
OH GOD IT'S HAPPENING http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSlnZxvi37s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSlnZxvi37s)
That's... special.
Who would this appeal to? Also we all know the Vicious Fairy Ponies would come in and own all generation and iterations of Ponies.
Couldn't find the one I actually wanted but this will do (http://www.shortpacked.com/2007/10/12/).
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Post by: S-U-P-E-R on June 21, 2011, 10:42:23 PM
I kinda agree with UncleBob about the show. I watched every episode but I am loathe to admit it. There were some good laughs in the last six or so episodes, I guess.
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Post by: ShyGuy on June 22, 2011, 12:05:43 AM
I know your getting that Pony Fighting game day one. Don't deny.
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Post by: S-U-P-E-R on June 22, 2011, 12:31:31 AM
I'm down if you can do sick fly/unfly combos sentinel style with a pegasus pony
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Post by: FZeroBoyo on June 25, 2011, 11:14:48 PM
It'll probably be like a Motaro vs. Motaro match from Mortal Kombat Trilogy.
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Post by: brian577 on July 31, 2011, 09:01:22 PM
The fans of this show are all furries and/or pedophiles.
What I don't get is hate like this. Does it really kill people that adults like the show? It makes even less sense on this site, we love NINTENDO games for God's sake! In addition to non-gamers other video gamers make fun of us. Isn't this all kinda hypocritical?
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Post by: Urkel on July 31, 2011, 10:00:59 PM
I haven't gotten a reaction this good since I stopped trolling Pixlbit.
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Post by: Crimm on August 01, 2011, 01:28:02 PM
Anyone see any "fan characters" about? Simply put, they're every other character said fan likes just as a pony.
Word is there's also porn and a super violent story that I won't mention for risk of being banned.
C'mon guys, it's a show for 7-year-old girls. Let's not destroy their minds there.
:P:
My 3 year old was playing barbies, and since she has a bride and groom set of them, they were going to have sex. I was like !??!!??!? what! I asked her if she knew what sex is, and the answer is 'no'. LOL, she just knows married people have sex... Sometimes you think minds are being corrupted when really they are still innocent and we add the corruption when we look at it from our point of view.
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Post by: Ceric on November 02, 2011, 03:18:31 PM
Anyone see any "fan characters" about? Simply put, they're every other character said fan likes just as a pony.
Word is there's also porn and a super violent story that I won't mention for risk of being banned.
C'mon guys, it's a show for 7-year-old girls. Let's not destroy their minds there.
:P:
My 3 year old was playing barbies, and since she has a bride and groom set of them, they were going to have sex. I was like !??!!??!? what! I asked her if she knew what sex is, and the answer is 'no'. LOL, she just knows married people have sex... Sometimes you think minds are being corrupted when really they are still innocent and we add the corruption when we look at it from our point of view.
I don't know my son likes to kill an awful lot of things. (As in point and going "I kill You.") Just today he saw the remnants of tail nail polish on his mom's toes and was convinced that since Bella at daycare had painted toe nails he needed to have painted toe nails. This coming from a boy who now won't go through the same car door as his Mom because that is the "Girl Door"...
Who knows where they get this stuff...
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Post by: King of Twitch on November 07, 2011, 12:52:39 PM
That's a funny story Ceric^
BERKELEY, Calif.—Fifteen young men in this hotbed of activism gathered at an Indian restaurant on a recent Sunday and made an appeal: Could the waiter please switch the TV from the news to "My Little Pony"?
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 07, 2011, 01:41:02 PM
Awww, see guys, Friendship really is Magic.
(http://i.imgur.com/LgjLb.jpg)
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Bronies say their hobby has nothing to do with their sexuality or gender. "I don't care about showing to the world that I am masculine," says Jason Subhani, a 19-year-old college student in Astoria, N.Y. A Pony poster on his bedroom wall mingles with images of heavy-metal icons.
Michael Boveda, a 16-year-old high-school junior, proffered a plastic Pony carefully transported in a plastic food container. "I didn't want to ruin the hair," he explained.
The group included four "Pegasisters," as the small minority of female bronies sometimes call themselves in this male-dominated world.
I am without words right now
(http://i.imgur.com/GqEjz.jpg)
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It wasn't supposed to be this way. When Hasbro Inc. and Discovery Communications Inc. revived the "My Little Pony" franchise on a new television network called The Hub, an executive told investors the remake was for "the three- to six-year-old girl and her mom, who has fond memories of 'My Little Pony' from her childhood."
The Ponies confront knotty challenges—such as an invasion of adorable but hungry insects called Parasprites—and report to a ruler named Princess Celestia about the life lessons they learn.
This is the sort of thing discussed at Equestria Daily, a brony website with links to such enthusiast-pleasers as free Pony coloring books. Shaun Scotellaro, its 23-year-old founder, says he cut back on his community-college classes to run the site out of his parents' house in Glendale, Ariz., and has since become a cult hero.
WTF is going on here?
(http://i.imgur.com/UnmhG.jpg)
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Mr. Subhani tried to get his rock-band mates to play some Pony-inspired covers. They declined, so he formed a new band of bronies called Neighslayer, in which he plays guitar-heavy renditions of such "My Little Pony" songs as "Art of the Dress."
The show's producers have caught on to the phenomenon. This September, "My Little Pony" supervising director Jayson Thiessen was a special guest at BroNYCon, which drew 300 bronies to a studio in Chinatown. Mr. Thiessen, 33, addressed a raucous crowd of men, Neighslayer performed and the guy in the best Pony costume won an award.
Later, Mr. Thiessen wrote on Twitter that the enthusiasm "completely floored me!"
He must be just as baffled as the rest of us. But you know what they say Mr. Thiessen...
(http://i.imgur.com/7PDsH.jpg)
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Post by: bustin98 on November 08, 2011, 10:16:42 PM
I now have to tell my daughters that My Little Pony is for boys. They HAVE to watch Thundercats and Dungeons and Dragons. Wait, they already do... :D What are dads for? Classic 80s toons.
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Post by: Ceric on November 08, 2011, 10:22:19 PM
I now have to tell my daughters that My Little Pony is for boys. They HAVE to watch Thundercats and Dungeons and Dragons. Wait, they already do... :D What are dads for? Classic 80s toons.
If your raising them as boys. Watch Eon Kid, Ironman Armor Adventures, Spider-Man, Batman, etc.
Thundercats and Dungeon and Dragons I haven't found for my son yet. Downloaded some of the new ones but, he likes Megaman so yay.
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Post by: FZeroBoyo on November 09, 2011, 01:26:54 AM
Well, that's... kind of terrifying.
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Post by: Lithium on November 16, 2011, 01:21:01 AM
Well you know if its good its good. Doesn't really matter about the target demographic.
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 29, 2011, 12:46:50 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/o22TG.gif)
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Post by: BeautifulShy on December 02, 2011, 10:59:34 PM
I just finished watching a whole video series on the beginings of the series up to now and the whole fanbase it has on the internet. Here is a playlist to the videos. http://www.youtube.com/user/Saberspark?feature=watch#p/c/8E7D696D7DAD3A6C
It may explain to those that don't get it why it is an excellent show.
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Post by: FZeroBoyo on December 17, 2011, 04:53:22 PM
http://youtu.be/7O_AaHSMC6Q
Thanks to Destructoid, I now call her Applebooty Sugarbottom.
She's kind of a jerk, don't you think?
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Post by: Lithium on December 30, 2011, 02:00:18 AM
man i gotta play rhythm heaven some day, that's so catchy haha
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Post by: BeautifulShy on December 30, 2011, 03:42:09 AM
I think my favorite part of the fandom is the great remixes that the fans come out with.
Okay I think that is a good mix of genres of music.
Here is the top 100 page from everfreeradio's site.
http://everfreeradio.com/?p=1447
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Post by: BeautifulShy on January 08, 2012, 08:06:09 PM
Well BroNYCon was yesterday and there was some new footage of Fighting is Magic.
The person that uploaded this video has most of the Con up if you want watch it. There were some issues from the tech side for the later parts of the Con but it was a great Con overall.
Here is the first part of Fighting with Magic segment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWdG5PEddVo
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 04, 2012, 03:55:23 PM
New episode was shown today.
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 04, 2012, 04:03:26 PM
I must recreate this and them update the "How To" thread immediately
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 04, 2012, 04:08:26 PM
yeah it is just [ youtube ] link [/ youtube ] minus the spaces. There is actually a button too.
There wasn't a song from the episode but somepony made a fan song for the episode.
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 04, 2012, 04:17:22 PM
when did that button get there?
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 04, 2012, 04:18:27 PM
I think maybe 2 days ago.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 05, 2012, 11:38:11 AM
Here is the previous episode.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 05, 2012, 05:42:09 PM
Someone actually did a video and asked for comments on why we actually love the show which I don't know if Unclebob is still wondering still.
Click on the annotatation to read through the comments of the introduction video where he asked the question for more peoples comments.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on February 06, 2012, 09:13:53 AM
My son and I watch this almost every morning...we're Bronies.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2012, 09:29:03 AM
That's great to hear Brandogg. I became a Brony around I wanna say a little before season 2 started. Watched the whole first season in a few days so I was pretty caught up with the characters and such when the season 2 opener started. I relate most with Fluttershy.
Got a favorite episode this season?
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on February 06, 2012, 09:42:29 AM
I can't say I have a favorite, but the two-part episode with that dragon-goat creature was pretty great. I can't say that I'm a hardcore Brony, after all the show is on at 8:00am and I'm barely awake when we watch it, but I totally get it.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2012, 10:07:41 AM
Yeah Discord was great in the season 2 opener and John De Lancie did a great job voicing him. I didn't like that episode when I first watched it since well of what happened to the Mane 6 but it is one of my favorites now.
Yeah I kinda tend to stay up and watch the live streams that run on friday nights that go till the new episode that airs on Saturday morning.
Also if you can't catch it early in the morning it is typically up on youtube that same day that it airs.
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Post by: King of Twitch on February 06, 2012, 12:07:35 PM
I can't believe what I'm reading.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2012, 12:46:23 PM
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Post by: Ceric on February 06, 2012, 01:23:19 PM
I have no means of watching this show besides pirating it. Though I'm sure my son would love it since he likes the My LIttle Ponies from the 80's.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2012, 01:44:42 PM
Yeah there is a DVD of I think of a few episodes coming out on Febuary 28th. It isn't a full box set but there is a reason for that. Basically it has to do with stores needing enough demand for the show in the stores to have them come out with box sets for the show. Here is the link for the DVD that is coming out then. http://www.shoutfactorystore.com/prod.aspx?pfid=5257652 That one only has 5 of the episodes but they are good episodes though.
The iTunes store also has the episodes up there as well. http://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/my-little-pony-friendship/id416156331
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Post by: S-U-P-E-R on February 06, 2012, 10:42:08 PM
I'm no brony or anything but this is far and away the best episode (the one where twilight flips her ****)
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Post by: Paleo on February 06, 2012, 11:06:08 PM
Someone actually did a video and asked for comments on why we actually love the show which I don't know if Unclebob is still wondering still.
Click on the annotatation to read through the comments of the introduction video where he asked the question for more peoples comments.
I'm surprised you didn't use my other video. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbBCrMMJ5a8) I see you posted Saberspark's video though, he's a really cool dude, I talk to him quite often.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2012, 11:16:41 PM
Someone actually did a video and asked for comments on why we actually love the show which I don't know if Unclebob is still wondering still.
Click on the annotatation to read through the comments of the introduction video where he asked the question for more peoples comments.
I'm surprised you didn't use my other video. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbBCrMMJ5a8) I see you posted Saberspark's video though, he's a really cool dude, I talk to him quite often.
I figured that I would keep it short and brief since well your main video is quite lengthy but good.I was actually in the middle of watching it again when you posted here. I'm Animefan623 in the comments just to let you know. I was probably going to reference your other video if people were interested in what episodes to watch first but I figured I would wait till then. I am also surprised you came here.
Yeah S-U-P-E-R Lesson Zero is one of my favorite season 2 episodes. I think part of it has to do with all the wide and varied facial expressions Twilight does in the episode and as well as the chaos that goes on in the episode.After watching it again I think I like it because it basically had the whole cast in it and it had the touching moment at the end and running through the whole episode as well.
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Post by: Lithium on February 07, 2012, 01:33:32 AM
I'm no brony or anything but this is far and away the best episode (the one where twilight flips her ****)
best episode in the series by far
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Post by: nickmitch on February 07, 2012, 01:38:42 AM
That was the first episode I watched all the way through and I was impressed.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 07, 2012, 02:27:06 AM
So Saberspark just put out the top 10 Pony videos for January 2012 and they were pretty good. Basically here is how it worked. Any video that was uploaded in January of 2012 was eliglble. He had people vote for at least 5 videos to a max of 10 videos and the ones with the most votes got the top 10 and there was some honorable mentions too. Here is the video.
He will put up the Febuary voting video sometime near the end of Febuary. Oh also the links to the discription has the links to the full videos for the top 10 and the honorable mentions.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 08, 2012, 12:20:47 PM
Newest PMV that came out of the fandom. It kinda has some spoilers from the season 2 opener with Discord so if you haven't seen it you may want to do so. You may also want to full screen the video so you can read the lyrics down at the bottom. Here it is.
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 10, 2012, 12:58:42 AM
I found a pic for those Bronies on NWR
(http://i41.tinypic.com/5cd6w3.jpg)
and I even turned it into an avatar for anyone that wants it. (I don't know why I'm encouraging you guys)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/wi69g9.jpg)
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 10, 2012, 05:37:24 PM
This was just released by The Living Tombstone. He is one of the more well known Brony Musicians.
I was in the live stream for about 5 hours listening him make the song and it turned out brilliantly. The stream was going for 7 hours.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 11, 2012, 03:56:05 PM
This was actually leaked a few days ago but I decided to not post anything about it till it was actually released today. It was hard to avoid spoilers on the episode.
Little back story the 3 in the thumbnail are the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Basically if you haven't noticed on the Mane 6 they have cutie marks on the back leg but these 3 don't. Basically a cutie mark is what a pony is good at or some skill only they possess.
Basically they go around trying to figure out what they can do together.Oh the one with the Bow is Apple Bloom who is Apple Jacks sister. Sweetie Belle which is in the center and is the unicorn and with the purple mane which is Rarity's sister and finally on the far left is Scootaloo is which at this point we have no idea if she has a family at all. Anyway this is a Valentines day episode and it is funny.
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Post by: ShyGuy on February 12, 2012, 01:51:19 AM
Maxi... come on, son.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 12, 2012, 02:24:27 AM
What?
If you are wondering about my interest in this show it stems from this. Basically and quite frankly I find that there is negativity around where ever I go so this is basically the counter balance for that and plus this fandom has been the most positive I have been around ever. Everypony has different interests here. I don't see why I can't have an interest in this. If you did watch the video up top of the page it kinda states why I like the show. The last 10 years or so have been really bad and so this show comes along and it is the counter balance among other things.
Somepony said something that I thing rings true in this situation. "More people should celebrate what they love and put it out there instead of hiding in the shadows and being the same bland shade of beige."
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 12, 2012, 03:30:56 AM
Whatever floats your boat man
(http://i.imgur.com/4AryU.jpg)
but seriously.... we are kinda worried about you. Your Bronyism is so strong that you are creating new colors on the rainbow.
Just promise us no cos-play (http://i.imgur.com/bqU2B.jpg)
and no tats (http://i.imgur.com/AYwD4.png)
and we won't plan an intervention.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 12, 2012, 03:49:37 AM
I'm too poor for cosplay and I am against tattoos. Plus I haven't found a new avatar for the new episode yet. I change them weekly if you haven't noticed.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 12, 2012, 03:55:59 AM
Probably my favorite song and pretty approprate here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgNn8RLHrhk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgNn8RLHrhk)
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Post by: BeautifulShy on February 12, 2012, 12:08:56 PM
This is probably my favorite episode from season 1.
So for the past 2 Sundays I have gotten to watch the show with my sister and my niece and it has been a lot of enjoyment for me. I usually watch the new episode and an older one and then that is it. I showed her Dragonshy which is the episode shown above and it was the episode which really got me into the show.
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 13, 2012, 01:15:13 PM
For those that want to try this show out they have that 5 episode pack on amazon for preorder for 10 bucks. on iTunes each episode is 3 dollars so you are getting an episode for free essentually. Here is the link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0063FGF14/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=gee03-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0063FGF14 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0063FGF14/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=gee03-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0063FGF14)
This will encourage future season box sets if this sells well.
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 13, 2012, 09:09:07 PM
Someone needs to change the name of this thread to Maxi's Bronie Blog
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 13, 2012, 09:54:30 PM
I guess I'm just trying to get some activity going in this topic by posting different types of things. Okay well here is something that I found when I first found out about this whole fanbase and it is a picture. Basically it is a scale of how into the show you are.
(http://i.imgur.com/p4tS8.png)
When I first found out about this show I was about a Fluttershy minus the Rule 34 stuff. I was pretty secretive about it and just lurking around sites and then later I went up to a Twilight Sparkle and then I wanna say about maybe a month or so back I went up to Pinkie Pie.
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: Paleo on February 16, 2012, 01:51:20 AM
but seriously.... we are kinda worried about you. Your Bronyism is so strong that you are creating new colors on the rainbow.
This is eerily familiar.
I posted quite a lot at this Nintendo board called Negative World (http://www.negativeworld.org/) and I just sort of slowly stopped posting because I was getting so involved in the MLP stuff. I posted there again recently to just say that I haven't left because I still lurk. I don't want to leave there because it's been the best Nintendo board I've been a part of.
...
Now I realize I'm saying this on another Nintendo board.
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 16, 2012, 02:05:26 AM
I guess since this is a gaming site if this won't get any activity in this topic nothing will...
Mane 6 is the development team behind the Fighting is Magic game. The will be having a Live stream on Tuesday the 21st of February 21st at 8pm EST on their live stream channel.
Paleo it is kinda funny that you mention that site since the one in my signature is simi related to Negative world. At least as far as ideals go. Although our forum isn't as active as your guys is.
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on February 16, 2012, 02:52:36 AM
You should repost that in the fighting game thread. I remember their last livestream was pretty good!
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 17, 2012, 03:39:01 AM
For those that are not aware this whole MLP: FiM Fandom was started on 4Chan and the /co/ and /b/ boards. There was a big war between lovers of the show and haters of the show and then a ban on pony discussion and then Pony chan and Equestria Daily was formed and then later the banned was lifted but that isn't the point of this post. This was way back when the first episodes were airing.
Point of this post is that 4chan has a new mlp board so I guess the cycle is complete. If you want to venture over there and browse around at MLP:FiM start.
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: Lithium on February 17, 2012, 04:35:20 AM
I guess I'm just trying to get some activity going in this topic by posting different types of things. Okay well here is something that I found when I first found out about this whole fanbase and it is a picture. Basically it is a scale of how into the show you are.
(http://i.imgur.com/p4tS8.png)
When I first found out about this show I was about a Fluttershy minus the Rule 34 stuff. I was pretty secretive about it and just lurking around sites and then later I went up to a Twilight Sparkle and then I wanna say about maybe a month or so back I went up to Pinkie Pie.
I'd say im at "twilight sparkle" on that list, i started watching it because i heard Lauren Faust was behind this coupled with the word of mouth.
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 17, 2012, 05:48:35 AM
I guess I'm just trying to get some activity going in this topic by posting different types of things. Okay well here is something that I found when I first found out about this whole fanbase and it is a picture. Basically it is a scale of how into the show you are.
(http://i.imgur.com/p4tS8.png)
When I first found out about this show I was about a Fluttershy minus the Rule 34 stuff. I was pretty secretive about it and just lurking around sites and then later I went up to a Twilight Sparkle and then I wanna say about maybe a month or so back I went up to Pinkie Pie.
I'd say im at "twilight sparkle" on that list, i started watching it because i heard Lauren Faust was behind this coupled with the word of mouth.
When did you find the show and your current favorite episode?
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: Lithium on February 17, 2012, 06:28:26 AM
favourite episode is #3 of season 2 by far (the one where twilight goes insane) but it must have been sometime after season 1 ended that i started to watch the show.
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 17, 2012, 04:31:07 PM
I started a little before season 2 started and I found a 300 page topic about the show and started at the start of the thread and just watched the first episode.Read a little more of the topic. Clicked on any links in the topic about the episode that week out of the fandom. Read more till I got to the next episode till I was caught up with all the episodes. So I was ready for when the season 2 opener was starting and I watched the live streams. Favorite episode out of season 1 is Dragonshy although Sonic Rainboom is close then The Best Night Ever the season 1 closer. Out of Season 2 so far it is The Last Roundup,Luna Eclipsed and the Season 2 opener.
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 18, 2012, 10:43:13 AM
Oh god the episode today was great today. It was a Pinkie Pie episode. It I think is the best one just because of the amount of songs in it. Also finally the leaked song was in this episode. I'm just so happy right now. I'll edit this post when it is up on youtube.
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 19, 2012, 06:33:32 PM
Part 1 of Season 2 episode 1
Title: Re: I just don't get Friendship...
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 19, 2012, 10:00:47 PM
Just wanted to mention that the next episode won't air till March 3rd and that it has a new timeslot 1PM EST. So if you have been on the fence and want to try out the show now is a good time to do so.
i should mention that the next episode is a Fluttershy episode and is the first of the season that focuses on her mostly. Much like this last one focused on Pinkie Pie. As for this latest episode I think it is now my favorite of the season now and I do have a new favorite song in the whole series. The Smile Song. Before it was a Tie between Find a Pet and The Flim Flam song. I have to say that Pinkie Broke the 4th wall to many times to count. It was just so funny and I had a smile the whole day yesterday through.
Title: MLP:Friendship is Magic Brony's Care thread.
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 20, 2012, 11:42:58 PM
For those that are not aware or don't even care about the show the Brony community actually does things beside watching the show and make art and remixes and write fan fiction about the show. We actually get involved with charities.
A few ones you may or may not be aware of are the Humble Brony Bundle. That one altogether so far has raised 20,000 dollars. Also the site Broniesforgood.org recently finished up their Smile event and they raised $26,000 in 1 month.All of it is going to the Children's Cancer Association.They are starting up a new event for building a Clinic in Uganda and a Green village in Burandi.
Also a voice actress is doing a charity as well from the show. Basically she is raising money to fighting famine in the Horn of Africa. Here is the link. https://my.worldvision.ca/iom/Forms/ViewFundraiser.aspx?fundraiserId=120
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on February 20, 2012, 11:54:48 PM
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Basically she is raising money to fighting famine in the Horn of Africa.
Now every starving Somalian can get their very own pony to eat
Title: MLP:Friendship is Magic Brony's Care thread.
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 21, 2012, 12:17:53 AM
I really hope you are kidding Super.
I don't want to get Dr. Adorable to check your head. (http://i.imgur.com/iGM1z.jpg)
Anyway these are great causes that you guys should check out.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: nickmitch on February 21, 2012, 12:43:48 AM
Thread title suddenly became 100x more accurate.
Awesome.
Title: MLP:Friendship is Magic Brony's Care thread.
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 21, 2012, 01:15:01 AM
I really don't care what you guys think of me. As you can see I'm out in the open with this so I am at the point of not really not really not worrying what others think others think. I figured you guys would at least would have a open mind I mean how many people would of though a Motion control system would have been a viable platform way back in 2006. Not many really. Also I if you are worried about your masculinity being damaged by this show not trying it out it kinda is admitting that you are not masculine enough for it right now.Okay this is really out of character for me and isn't really they way I should be acting.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: nickmitch on February 21, 2012, 03:20:10 AM
I don't think anyone is questioning your masculinity. It's just that it's a sudden, new obsession. I've actually been watching some of the clips you've posted, and I'll admit that the show isn't bad at all. It has a good humor to it.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Dasmos on February 21, 2012, 03:49:42 AM
I don't think anyone cares either way whether you're a Brony or not, Maxi. But that's the thing, no-one cares. You really don't need to be updating this thread every couple of hours with stuff if no-one apart from you is really interested in.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 21, 2012, 04:14:37 AM
Okay I'd like to apologize for that jab at the end and it isn't really how I should be acting as a Brony. I have had this obsession since last August I just have had a gradual change on the forum. I don't know if you guys have noticed my avatar change or my tweets or my faves on my youtube channel but you guys noticed these things you would have seen this coming.
Anyway I only really post episodes on here so I can watch them on my Wii so I can watch them on on the the TV when I bring it out there into the living room on Sundays.
How about I do this Dasmos I'll Try to limit how many times I update this thread to the really only important stuff and since this is a gaming forum I'll try and post some gaming related stuff here too that also has a smigit to do do with the show and the fandom.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Dasmos on February 21, 2012, 04:53:28 AM
It's up to you, Maxi. I just hate to see you go to all this effort when no one else is as interested in all this as you.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 21, 2012, 05:15:53 AM
Eh there is a few people interested in the show in this thread but not to the extent that I am in this thread. Reading through this topic again it seems that any memes,video games, and videos that have some video game content and any storys that have some type of Brony's in the media have been getting some responses here. So I guess I will be posting fan content with that type of stuff in it in this thread for a short while.
But really it isn't that big of a deal. It isn't that much effort to do this well aside from typing stuff out. Embeding is easy really.Doesn't really take that long.
I don't think anyone cares either way whether you're a Brony or not, Maxi. But that's the thing, no-one cares. You really don't need to be updating this thread every couple of hours with stuff if no-one apart from you is really interested in.
This.
It's like making a thread about Cricket. No one understands it and no one would like to. I'm glad you're enjoying what I guess isn't only a kids show, but updating a thread when no one is interested just seems like a waste of time.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Dasmos on February 21, 2012, 10:10:05 AM
Hmmm... I think I should start a Cricket thread. I mean the One-Day Series in Australia at the moment is pretty interesting. It's enjoyable to watch because there's no clearly dominant side. Even after Australia completely obliterated India in the Test series, they found some form in the Twenty20 matches, and have won a few in the ODI's, against both Australia and Sri Lanka. I just wish Tendulkar would score some runs, it's always great to watch the Little Master score runs, even against my team.
I should also write an essay about how Sir Donald Bradman was not just the greatest cricketer of all-time, but the greatest sportsman of all-time.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: ShyGuy on February 21, 2012, 02:29:05 PM
He's here, he brony, get used to it.
He's fierce, he's brony, he's in your face!
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Ceric on February 21, 2012, 02:51:59 PM
I enjoy this thread. I wouldn't mind reading a cricket thread. Sort of like I'll read the wrestling and Hockey threads.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 21, 2012, 03:22:49 PM
Glad you like it Ceric. I think that is 4 others than I that do.
I'm gonna go play some Metroid Prime now till the Mane 6 live stream but I'll post this here.
This was pretty popular when the fandom when was in its early stages but this is a more recent example of one and it is for an upcoming game. Let me explain more. Basically the premise is that that the maker of the video will take some trailer of some movie,game or some real thing out in the world and have the background music and vocals and then take clips from the show and put that over the vocals and and music and try to get it to sync it up.
The link the the original trailer is in the discription.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Ceric on February 21, 2012, 04:17:09 PM
I've been meaning to ask if the Vicious Pixi-Ponies are in this one.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 21, 2012, 05:39:50 PM
In the trailer I guess there might be some. Okay back to Metroid Prime.Can't believe I died in the mines. Wasn't careful enough.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Crimm on February 21, 2012, 06:40:46 PM
Just to be clear, the name change to the thread wasn't personal - I just thought it was funny.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: ShyGuy on February 21, 2012, 08:04:58 PM
Crimm hates Maxi, TEH PROOF
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 21, 2012, 08:26:27 PM
Hey guys I am in the live stream for the Mane 6 fighting is Magic game right now.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on February 21, 2012, 08:29:15 PM
me too but no way in hell am I joining the chat
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on February 21, 2012, 08:33:21 PM
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 21, 2012, 08:53:57 PM
They disabled the chat since there is almost 4,000 viewers. There was 2,000 viewers even before they started the stream.It was lagging the stream. Everyone was chatting at once and it was messing up the stream.They just opened the chat......Its crazy!
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 21, 2012, 09:16:46 PM
Just to be clear, the name change to the thread wasn't personal - I just thought it was funny.
Now he needs a new title to go with it.
Maxi Free Brony rides. Saddle optional.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on February 21, 2012, 09:22:05 PM
whack your frosting filled pony rod into my party button
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 21, 2012, 09:46:55 PM
Wow I am being volunteered new titles. I don't know what to say.
Anyway. I gotta say that the live stream was great and at this point Pinkie Pie is looking to be pretty fun to use and seems pretty easy to use and my main stile of fighting that I like to use at least control wise. Mane 6 will be putting the stream up on their youtube so I'll put it here and in the fighting game thread when it is up.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: nickmitch on February 21, 2012, 09:47:54 PM
Bronies before honies
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Stogi on February 22, 2012, 08:31:03 AM
Just to be clear, the name change to the thread wasn't personal - I just thought it was funny.
Now he needs a new title to go with it.
Maxi Free Brony rides. Saddle optional.
+1
If your horny, let's do it, ride it, my pony.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 24, 2012, 12:03:54 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/TCQIj.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 24, 2012, 02:16:55 PM
Wow so much love in this topic its so great. Mane 6 hasn't uploaded the stream yet to youtube. I am guessing that they are trying to get rid of the lag from the videos that was on the stream and that is what is causing the hold up. You can watch it on their site in the meantime.
Anyway this was tweeted by I believe he is the director of the show now yesterday.
Neither researcher could have anticipated what happened next. In the months that followed, each began to sympathize with the kind, friendship-loving brony community. In turn, the community has rewarded them with a front-row seat to brony culture as it is created. Said Edwards:
“Rarely have scientists had the opportunity to study a fan phenomenon from its inception. We’re using this survey to study the brony community from the beginning and see how it’s evolving."
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Redden, who does not watch the show, said she thinks both researchers’ clinical backgrounds, which include adolescent therapy, have prepared them to be open minded. After several months of studying bronies, she doesn’t think, based on scientific evidence, that the group is as weird as they’re made out to be by some.
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“We really do regard ourselves as scientists first and foremost, and we have a duty to report what this is without a lot of bias,” she told the Daily Dot. “But what we’re seeing isn’t as bizarre or strange as people think.” Instead, Redden believes that the fandom is a normal response to the anxiety of life in a conflict-driven time, she said.
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“In general the media has not been kind to bronies, especially Fox News,” Redden said. “One of the Fox people even mentioned drug use, which has absolutely nothing to do with any part of the culture. We know the media wants a character, but we get frustrated because that’s not an accurate representation.”
Edwards hopes the media will learn from the study’s objective example, he said.
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“I think if and when media makes a more positive presentation, bronies will come out speak openly about their experiences.”
They also plan on publishing their findings and also getting a book out there in the future eventually. I gotta say that this is pretty cool.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: UncleBob on February 24, 2012, 02:48:25 PM
Nearly 150 posts in... and I still don't get it.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 24, 2012, 02:51:41 PM
I guess the better question to ask is have you gone into the fandom any? I mean browsed any sites dedicated to the fandom because most of this stuff here isn't really that deep into the show and the fandom to be honest.I mean I can talk my ear off about all this but I guess if you don't connect with it right way then you may have to do some digging yourself.
Here is the Fighting is Magic videos.
Part 1 of the live stream is up of the Fighting is Magic game from the other day. Parts 2 and 3 are being uploaded currently as I type this. I'll either edit this post or put the next parts down below any comments I get from this one.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 25, 2012, 05:39:51 PM
Well there is lots of stuff going on in the Brony Community right now if you don't care about it I won't get it into it if you do I will let you guys know. In the meantime here is a mashup of the Smile song and the Rainbow Road song I believe it is the N64 version of the track of Rainbow Road.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 25, 2012, 10:41:01 PM
Okay I think I may have thought of an explanation that is reliable enough for you so you might get it so you may get it. So just try to roll along with me
You are a Nintendo only gamer like myself. The people who make the show are comprised of people in the animation field that are basically the best in their field at what they do. To take it back to gaming. They are the Nintendo of their field. Nintendo makes pretty great games and compared to most of the stuff on the Wii they are pretty solid. Most "girls shows" out there is okay on their own merits but the quality of this show is levels above the rest.
Okay now you are most likely asking why guys like it since it is a show about ponies and isn't really directed at us. For me personally it is the reliable characters and the references in the show. This show has tons of references in visual as well as audio cues and thematic as well although that last one you have to dig a little deeper for. As most of you know I am not really assertive and direct so I could relate with one of the characters in the show. You know how you can relate to characters in a video game and get caught up in the story. Its like that.
The other part I like is the music both the background and the songs. Both are done well. A lot of the references in the show are done by the background music and the background sets the mood as well. It is kinda like how in Mario the music sets the tempo for the stage and Mario's voice is telling the tale of what you are doing. Also bring things back to the animation. The music and animation sync very well together. Great example was the Smile Song. Someone did a breakdown of the song and the animation and posted it on youtube. Basically what I am saying is that you can use this show to get better at making animation.Something which is important in the video game field.
Finally one last thing which isn't directly related to the show but with the creators of the show is how open they are with the community. If I could draw a parallel to Nintendo it would be their customer service.
Also you mentioned that you watched some episodes Unclebob in the OP post. Which ones did you watch?
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Caliban on February 25, 2012, 11:10:15 PM
The people who make the show are comprised of people in the animation field that are basically the best in their field at what they do.
That's debatable. I checked which company does the animation, and to put it simply they are not the best in the field even if you just include animation for TV. Although I do have to say that they do present a clean and fluid animation to their work, but that's not the main reason that someone should have to like this show. Content is the most important. Some will like it, some won't, some more than others, etc.
I've tried watching it. It's not within my taste, but I'm not going to try and understand why I don't watch it. You don't always need an answer for everything.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on February 25, 2012, 11:19:23 PM
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You are a Nintendo only gamer like myself. The people who make the show are comprised of people in the animation field that are basically the best in their field at what they do. To take it back to gaming. They are the Nintendo of their field. Nintendo makes pretty great games and compared to most of the stuff on the Wii they are pretty solid.
applejack, what are you doing? you can't eat all those fucking apples
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 25, 2012, 11:50:20 PM
The people who make the show are comprised of people in the animation field that are basically the best in their field at what they do.
That's debatable. I checked which company does the animation, and to put it simply they are not the best in the field even if you just include animation for TV. Although I do have to say that they do present a clean and fluid animation to their work, but that's not the main reason that someone should have to like this show. Content is the most important. Some will like it, some won't, some more than others, etc.
I've tried watching it. It's not within my taste, but I'm not going to try and understand why I don't watch it. You don't always need an answer for everything.
It seems I need to be corrected the people that do most of the Animation is Top Draw Animation. DHX Media Vancover (AKA Studio B) does most of the other stuff. I guess my point was that the whole is more then the sum of the parts which is great since the parts are already so great.
Caliban that's all I ask. Give it a try if you don't like it then there wasn't really no harm done. If you turn out liking it well then I get to welcome someone to the fandom. Looking at the chart I posted a few pages back it looks like you are a Rarity. You gave it a try but it isn't your thing.
S-U-P-E-R why are you referencing Brony videos if you are not into the show?
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on February 25, 2012, 11:57:35 PM
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S-U-P-E-R why are you referencing Brony videos if you are not into the show?
I am a little too invested into internet culture
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: UncleBob on February 26, 2012, 12:09:44 AM
Also you mentioned that you watched some episodes Unclebob in the OP post. Which ones did you watch?
I watched the entire first season (the second season hadn't started yet). Since then, I've watched a few handfuls of season 2 episodes.
I still just don't get it.
It's an /okay/ show. It just doesn't do it for me. The characters are pretty flat and cliché. One-trick ponies, if you will. Virtually every episode I watched seemed like a predictable after-school special. In the 80's, something like this would have fit in pretty well - but storytelling in animation has gone far, far beyond the simple one-off, lesson of the day episodes that I've seen in MLP. Even children's animation has evolved beyond this. Sure, you've got your Spongebobs and such - but look at shows like the 90's X-Men or Batman: The Animated Series. Mufti-episode plots and themes, character development, real emotion. More recent shows have gone even further - look at Avatar: The Last Airbender - this show was so engrossing that MY WIFE actually got into it and watched every single episode with me (after making fun of me for it... heh). Even when you know how it's going to end, there's a real sense of actual danger when the characters find themselves in a bad situation... while Aang and Co. aren't going to perish, there was a handful of characters who did die through the series. And who didn't want to see Aang and Katara get together? And Sokka's love life was something to follow. Meanwhile, did anyone really care about Cheerilee and Big Macintosh getting together?
If you're looking for light-hearted entertainment with no commitment to story or characters, then MLP is probably going to be something to interest you. It just doesn't do it for me. That's what FOX's Sunday night line up is for for me. :D
If you like the show, then fine. Heck, buy a figure or two - maybe even the DVDs (are there DVDs?)... I can understand that. But I sure don't get the complete and total obsession that some folks have with the show.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: TJ Spyke on February 26, 2012, 12:19:23 AM
Sorta. Target got an exclusive release that had 2 episodes and was bundled with some MLP toys. On Tuesday Shout! Factory will release a DVD that contains 5 episodes (3 from season 1 and 2 from season 2).
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 26, 2012, 01:51:28 AM
Okay well I guess I can see it from that point of view if you just take it from the stand point of just having one episode standing on its own Unclebob. I guess if you look at it from a stand point of past character interactions and then see how they interact in future episodes then it does work a bit more in its favor. As for the Cheerilee and Big Macintosh type thing there was kinda an uproar about it since it broke the Big Mac and Fluttershy pairing but well that the fan base created. There is a lot of canon and fanon conflict but well that's kinda to be expected with a fan base this big.
Anyway if you seen the entire first season and still aren't hooked well I guess you aren't going to get hooked. I guess I will mark you are a Rarity and a little Rainbow Dash on the list from a few posts back.
Also I think the Fandom is more what interests me. Yes the show is great and excellent but the Fandom is the main draw. The show is kinda a bonus.
TJ Spike I just checked Equestria Daily and K Mart actually got the DVD in early today so which is is kinda surprising. I guess I will have to see if there are any tomorrow left over. The DVD I am talking about is the new one. The Friendship Express.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on February 27, 2012, 02:37:14 PM
From what I heard, the Happy Meal toys at McDonald's throughout March will include keychains from this show, supposedly of the major characters.
So if you see grown men getting into violent fist fights at McDonald's over who is "the best pony", you'll know.
By the by, I don't hate the show; I just don't care for it. Indifference and hatred are two different things, Internet! ;)
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 27, 2012, 03:07:34 PM
Where did you hear that FZeroBoyo? The toy thing I mean.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on February 27, 2012, 03:39:11 PM
Maxi which one is your favorite pony? :3
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 27, 2012, 05:35:12 PM
I could have sworn I mentioned it a few times in this thread but I like Fluttershy my favorite right now. I like them all but after every few episodes or so the rankings may change a bit. Here is my current for the Mane 6. Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie,Apple Jack, Twilight Sparkle, Rarity and then Rainbow Dash. Before the Apple Jack episodes this season she was at the bottom but she jumped up to 3 since before this season she didn't really have much development for her character. So essentually the list is always changing as the episodes are coming out but I think unless something really dramatic happens that unsits Fluttershy up top I think she will be up top for a while. She also has 2 episodes this season which I am happy about. I relate to Fluttershy the most if that is your next question.
So I don't know if I should post this since there doesn't seem to be that many people into the fandom as I am but I figure maybe it wouldn't hurt.
Saberspark has put up the voting video for February and the top 10 videos of the month. Basically yes you are going to have to look around for some pony videos to decide on. Probably the best way to do this is either go copy and paste some of the votes on the video itself and watch them or you can go to EquestriaDaily.com and then click the media tab and then scroll through the pages. Look for Simple PMV,PMV, Pony trailers, and sometimes the videos will have their own posts. Oh here is the voting video.
You spend a lot of time with horses in real life, Maxi? Go riding much?
If you are asking seriously I haven't rode on a horse in many years. I used to do so a lot when I was younger. Not many places to go out and ride them where I am living currently.
But yeah that top ten voting videos for February .
So I don't know if I should post this since there doesn't seem to be that many people into the fandom as I am but I figure maybe it wouldn't hurt.
Saberspark has put up the voting video for February and the top 10 videos of the month. Basically yes you are going to have to look around for some pony videos to decide on. Probably the best way to do this is either go copy and paste some of the votes on the video itself and watch them or you can go to EquestriaDaily.com and then click the media tab and then scroll through the pages. Look for Simple PMV,PMV, Pony trailers, and sometimes the videos will have their own posts. Oh here is the voting video.
If you want to get in on this you have until MARCH 7TH AT 11:59 PM EST to get your votes in. The rules and stuff are in the discription.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on February 28, 2012, 09:47:56 AM
It's on the website for Happy Meals, under the Toys tab.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Ceric on February 28, 2012, 07:13:43 PM
I came home and Baby Ceric wanted to sit down and watch MLP. When we came to this scene. (http://youtu.be/LIyrSRkA2YE?t=8s) I figured it out. Maxi is secretly...
*static static static*
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Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 28, 2012, 08:28:12 PM
I'll respond to that video with this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaiLhh575KA
Anyway the new DVD is out today for anyone that wants to grab it.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 28, 2012, 10:16:39 PM
Think I heard and watched a pretty excellent PMV. It was done by 12 people.I think I am going to have to change my votes for the top ten videos for February.
Here it is.
Also I don't know how many of you know who Skrillex is but someone ponyfied his Kyoto song. Lots of Brony musicians take inspiration from Skrillex. Here it is.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 29, 2012, 07:50:02 AM
I see I have a new title. I requested a change but we shall see if it changes. I'll just put this here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQxb8K9VpcU
I'm off to draw for most of the day. Been putting this off for several days. Hope to finish it before the end of the month. Edit:Well That was a waste of time I fell asleep shortly after that and then I couldn't get anything started.Oh well I will do it in pieces bit by bit as the next month passes and I am working on other pictures.
Anyway
Here is a gaming video I found which I think might be of some interest that has 18,365 views at this time and was put up on February 21st.
And another one where Luna and Celesta play Tatsunoko Versus Capcom.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on March 01, 2012, 10:04:06 AM
This (http://ask-jappleack.tumblr.com/) is pretty much the only Friendship is Magic thing I've laughed at. I feel dirty for it too.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 01, 2012, 10:55:25 AM
Ah yes the ask pony tumblrs. Those are always fun. If I am not mistaken Jappleack is from the Apple.MOV video. Which in my opinion the only funny one of the 3. I'm partial to ask Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie myself.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on March 01, 2012, 05:30:50 PM
Maybe I should tread more lightly here, lest someone post a "Ty is just a little too involved in Skullgirls" thread
http://ask-msfortune.tumblr.com/
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 01, 2012, 05:44:07 PM
Here is a little clip for the upcoming episode on Saturday.
Also I should mention that for those that get The Hub that the show has been moved to a later time slot. I think it is 1:00PM EST so that may work better for you.
Few refrences I heard in just this clip. Hercule from the DBZ is doing the voice of Iron Will the Minotaur creature.Did a little research after the episode and from Hercule himself he doesn't do the voice of Iron Will. There is a renditon of Eye of the Tiger in there at the 52 second point and goes till the 58 second mark.
Title: Putting your Hoof Down.
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 03, 2012, 02:20:49 PM
Just finished watching the new episode and I was somewhat conflicted with it. In part because of what Fluttershy what doing with her assertiveness training. I was glad they resolved it but it was funny how they got there.
Hercule voice actor from DBZ as Iron Will. Still need to do some digging on who voices Iron Will.
Few references I heard and saw. Minotaur and the maze, Eye of the Tiger background music,Simpsons nerd reference, Duck season rabbit season gag Pinkie Pie style,Mr. T pity the fool ref,Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and anime fall over.
Been waiting to show a Drawfriend off and I think I found a great batch of them.
Title: Putting your Hoof Down.
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 04, 2012, 06:14:51 AM
So did anyone see the new episode?
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BranDonk Kong on March 05, 2012, 12:03:33 PM
Just found some people that have every episode on YouTube...installed a FireFox add-on to download them as 360p MP4 files...and now my daughter has every episode on her iPhone.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 05, 2012, 12:16:08 PM
Well what did you two think of the new episode?
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BranDonk Kong on March 05, 2012, 12:57:06 PM
Pretty good. Kind of reminded me of an episode of SpongeBob where Plankton makes him be more assertive.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 05, 2012, 01:15:01 PM
Pretty good. Kind of reminded me of an episode of SpongeBob where Plankton makes him be more assertive.
You know lots of people mentioned that after the episode was over. I was at first "What are you doing Fluttershy" and then after watching it a few more times looking for references and the like it wasn't okay to do that stuff but it was just the build up for the resolution. I gotta say that this episode is fun to watch since there is lots of things in the background that you may not catch the first time through. For example at the 1:41 mark to the left of Fluttershy's list there is Pipsqueak from the Luna Eclipsed episode which he hasn't been in any episodes since. Just little nods to the fan base which are nice to catch.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 07, 2012, 10:41:43 AM
Okay well the February video is up for the top ten videos for February. Here it is.
For the full videos check the description on the video.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 08, 2012, 08:43:26 PM
New clip for the upcoming episode this Saturday. Seems that Twilight is visited by herself about something from the future.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: UncleBob on March 08, 2012, 09:50:19 PM
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BranDonk Kong on March 08, 2012, 10:48:37 PM
I think I'm going to respectfully bow out of this thread. I watch the show with my kids sometimes...but that's what dads do. To be fair, my son and I also watch Transformers Prime.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 08, 2012, 11:56:52 PM
I guess its understandable. Some people can't keep things civil in the thread.If you want to talk about the show with me just let me know in a PM.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 09, 2012, 01:15:42 AM
Let me try to get this somewhat back on track.
The fan voice of Derpy Hooves requested that the Brony community get involve in finishing the smile song. The ending part of the song. 200 people chimed in and here is the result.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Lithium on March 09, 2012, 04:00:33 AM
New clip for the upcoming episode this Saturday. Seems that Twilight is visited by herself about something from the future.
(http://i.imgur.com/Qvn7m.jpg)
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on March 09, 2012, 04:29:30 AM
The world needs only one Big Boss!
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 09, 2012, 04:46:22 AM
Yeah I am wondering what has happened in Ponyville that makes Twilight change so drastically from before. From a Book nerd to a futuristic rebel in the span of a week. Then again if Lesson Zero is any indication she can change states of mind rather quickly.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on March 09, 2012, 10:09:13 AM
Maybe she just came back to warn present Twilight that someone will poison the coffee at 8 a.m. Then cryptically adds, "More instructions will follow. Cordially, Future Twilight." :P:
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: UncleBob on March 09, 2012, 10:11:39 AM
Some people can't keep things civil in the thread.
I can only assume this is a shot at me for posting a college humor video.
Wow.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on March 09, 2012, 10:13:34 AM
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funhouse
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 09, 2012, 10:31:24 AM
Unclebob it isn't the fact that you posted it is the the content in the video. There is some things that are true like the Skrillex stuff and the Pinkie Pie and Rarity Tic tac toe stuff. The rest is a gross overgeneralization and stereotypical view of the whole Brony fanbase. That video was posted on EQD and it got nearly 500 comments.Most of the comments weren't positive.
I will say this though it isn't the worst I have seen about the fanbase. So there is that. I will say this though Unclebob thanks for contributing to the thread though in some manner though.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: UncleBob on March 09, 2012, 10:39:10 AM
You know, I've seen videos and read comments about gamers that aren't any better than this video.
I don't get my tighty whites in a knot. If it's funny, I laugh. Otherwise, I move on. I don't get upset about it and criticize it - and I don't see it as a reflection of myself.
Anyone who's genuinely upset by the College Humor video - well, I don't feel sorry for them at all. If that's the worst thing they have to deal with in life, then they're pretty well set in life.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: UncleBob on March 09, 2012, 10:52:04 AM
So, I found the post/thread on EQD about this. Only read through the first 100 or so comments. Seems kinds mixed, reaction wise.
This one caught my eye though -
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they had a chance to make something original, creative, and entertaining, but no they went the boring cliche, half-assed way that failed to entertain.
If I was registered, I'd so reply with "... says the guy who watches My Little Pony"
If there's any show that can be accused of having boring, cliché characters, it's MLP. I mean, wowza - put these ponies in Spandex and you'll almost have the original Power Rangers lineup. Or the cast of just about any 80's back to school special.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 09, 2012, 10:59:40 AM
I guess there is a few things I have noticed in the fanbase since I have been since August. Since it encompases tons of people when we get behind something good or bad it can be hard to stop ourselves. By bad I mean something like the video you posted. We are kinda impatient and have to take action right away which falls into my other point. We are like a Big Blue Wave* and it can be hard to stop. I will say this though the fanbase is very varied and well with this many people there is going to be differing opinions. * I was trying to be clever with the wording here since that is one of the songs of a band called Hey Ocean! One of the voice actress of the show is in that band. She voices Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash.
As for your other point about the worst thing they have to deal with I have to agree that is true.
If you want to respond on the comments you just have to have a Google account or some type of other account listed in the comments.
If you would have done so Unclebob I am pretty sure you would have been flooded with comments that you were a hater. Season 2 is almost over so I don't know maybe you can watch it and form a better understanding of the characters.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BranDonk Kong on March 09, 2012, 11:09:52 AM
To be fair, while they do have some cool pop culture/video game references on occasion...the show's target audience is young girls. Lots of college students watch To Gabba Gabba too, but that's mainly because of drugs.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: UncleBob on March 09, 2012, 11:43:25 AM
If you would have done so Unclebob I am pretty sure you would have been flooded with comments that you were a hater.
Probably. And they wouldn't be more wrong.
I don't "hate" the show. It's just... there. I don't hate Spongebob or FOP. If there's nothing else on and I'm bored, I'll even watch an episode or two. It's not like Glee, American Idol, or something that makes me want to jab my eyeballs and eardurms with pointy things.
But on the "not bad" descriptor is the disclaimer that it's "not good" either. As mentioned before, there are so many shows that have been done (even in animation, even in animation aimed at kids) that can do the 30-minute time slot so much more justice.
Hell, even Batman Beyond - in spite of the fact it is filled with clichéd characters everywhere, in spite of the fact that it was generally self-contained, 30-minute episodes, in spite of the fact that it had the occasional "after-school special" feel-good episodes (don't do drugs, don't be a bully, don't have a robot lover created and try to trick everyone into thinking she's real), and in spite of the fact it was aimed at younger audiences - it still managed to do some pretty awesome things, story-wise (which eventually lead to the awesome creation that was Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker).
I don't *hate* the show. I just don't think it's anywhere near the top when it comes to television shows of any genre (unless you count "animated shows about ponies" as a genre, then, I suppose, I'll put it at the top, just under Spirit).
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 09, 2012, 12:47:38 PM
Yeah I get that but if you just wrote that with out any context or any other introduction into the community about your background into the show that is what it would look like to them. Your comment about the College Humor video.
Thing is with this show there is essentially 2 fanbases. The younger girl audience and the Bronys. Its hard to cater to both groups as you may imagine. I will say this Hasbro has done a great job handling both fanbases.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BranDonk Kong on March 09, 2012, 01:02:41 PM
They air the show because Hasbro owns 50% of the HUB.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 09, 2012, 01:17:12 PM
Yep that's true Brandogg. Most of the franchises on the Hub are Hasbro brands with some exceptions.
Anyway as some of you know I am on twitter and I follow Tara Strong who voices Twilight Sparkle on the show and keeping in the theme of the upcoming episode I thought I would post some stuff from Tara's Twitter. Here is her most recent tweet.For those that don't know she likes messing around with us and it is a kinda back and forth thing.
Hi. I just sent a voice message using VocalTwit! http://srv.vocaltwit.com/3502 (http://t.co/oKIFxOst)
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 09, 2012, 08:53:26 PM
Well for something completely different.
Pinkie Pie Hacks Google!
No I haven't lost it at least not completely. That may not sound right without some context behind it.
Basically there was a Google hacker contest to test vernabilities behind Chrome and to repair them. The guy that won the contest went by the name of Pinkie Pie.
Basically the guy is passing the info on to google instead of passing it along to other people who would have used it for really bad uses.
Title: It's About Time
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 10, 2012, 02:04:56 PM
Well I just finished watching the episode and I thought it was funny and it is similar to the other Twilight episode this season which is great. Tara Strong is a great actress and does a great job voicing Twilight in this episode. There is some great nods to mythology in this episode among other things. Oh the 480p is up on youtube now if you want to watch it.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Oblivion on March 10, 2012, 10:26:28 PM
Maxi, you talk as if the MLP fandom is completely unique in how you described it. Guess what? You just described any major fandom for any other show or movie in existance. Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Wars, Star Trek, Sherlock, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Fringe, Teen Titans, etc etc etc. Bronies are in no way unique.
It also bothers me that you speak for the fandom like you're Legion or something.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 11, 2012, 05:39:47 AM
Gonna have to be more specific Oblivion. What aspect of the bronys are you talking about?
Also no one else around here is into the fan base is into the fandom as much as I am as far as I can tell so I kinda have let you guys know about it. I haven't really heard anybody else talk about how into the fan base they are.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 11, 2012, 02:34:55 PM
Here is the episode follow up from EQD. If you haven't seen the episode yet I suggest you do so before you click the link since there is some spoilers.
I guess there is a few things I have noticed in the fanbase since I have been since August. Since it encompases tons of people when we get behind something good or bad it can be hard to stop ourselves. By bad I mean something like the video you posted. We are kinda impatient and have to take action right away which falls into my other point. We are like a Big Blue Wave and it can be hard to stop. I will say this though the fanbase is very varied and well with this many people there is going to be differing opinions
Stuff like this. You talk as if the Brony fandom is some unstoppable force that will never be stopped.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 11, 2012, 07:00:15 PM
I guess there is a few things I have noticed in the fanbase since I have been since August. Since it encompases tons of people when we get behind something good or bad it can be hard to stop ourselves. By bad I mean something like the video you posted. We are kinda impatient and have to take action right away which falls into my other point. We are like a Big Blue Wave and it can be hard to stop. I will say this though the fanbase is very varied and well with this many people there is going to be differing opinions
Stuff like this. You talk as if the Brony fandom is some unstoppable force that will never be stopped.
Taking things out of context. I mean it is hard to stop itself when it gets going. It is a double edged sword. Plus it can be a great thing when put towards the right stuff. Also I was referencing a song. Double meanings for the win!
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on March 11, 2012, 07:04:57 PM
It was a funny episode but the Equestrian holocaust was kind of a disappointment
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 13, 2012, 01:30:04 PM
Yeah I found the episode funny as well and I liked the ending to it. It basically came down to down't get so over worried about something you don't have any control over and just take things as they come.
Anyway yesterday was pretty fun. Tara Strong wanted to try to Trend #Twilightlicious (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23Twilightlicious) on twitter worldwide but it didn't work I think I was tweeting for about 6 hours or so. I did see Power Puff Girls up there for a bit which Tara voices Bubbles so there is that.I think the only thing we trended on Twitter was #SaveDerpy a few weeks back.
Anyway that isn't why I am here posting. I am here for this. It is a Pony RPG called Adventure of the Lunarbolts.
and
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Glad0s on March 17, 2012, 10:09:48 PM
OK, so I have a question. Maybe Maxi can help me out here. Why is it that MLP is popular among gamers in their mid 20s over other series that seem to fit the bill more, like say, Regular Show or Adventure Time? Those are both (arguably) children's shows that include interesting characters, and loads of references to other media (i.e. video games), which are both things that fans of MLP (including Maxi) cite as some of the main reasons they enjoy the show. So, why has MLP caught on in the online community over other shows?
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: ShyGuy on March 17, 2012, 10:31:34 PM
Testosterone?
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 17, 2012, 11:19:18 PM
OK, so I have a question. Maybe Maxi can help me out here. Why is it that MLP is popular among gamers in their mid 20s over other series that seem to fit the bill more, like say, Regular Show or Adventure Time? Those are both (arguably) children's shows that include interesting characters, and loads of references to other media (i.e. video games), which are both things that fans of MLP (including Maxi) cite as some of the main reasons they enjoy the show. So, why has MLP caught on in the online community over other shows?
I haven't watched either of those shows so I can't exactly compare MLP with Adventure Time and Regular Show but there is fans of MLP that are fans of Adventure Time. I will watch both in a little while to give you a more fuller answer but for now here is response to this. Maybe I will go watch the message forums to get an idea on the community side of both shows.
I think it has do do with the message behind the show. Quite frankly ever since 2008 on this forum and other places related to Nintendo well the negativity on forums and gaming sites in general haven't been to positive to say the least. I wouldn't say that the show was created for us gamers in mind but for me that it relates to me more positively is a plus in my book. Plus I think that gamers in general like to do mods and stuff and there is a lot of content from the show that can be expanded on and Hasbro has let things go till now so there is lots of fan projects. Gamers like to flex their creative muscle so that may be one of the reasons why the show has been embraced as much as it has among many.
I will look into the fanbase of Adventure Time and Regular Show and the episodes but I'll edit this post later with my response to those shows in comparison to MLP:FIM.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 18, 2012, 04:04:33 PM
Still going to edit that post above with my thoughts but I haven't finished the first season yet of Adventure Time yet. I'm on episode 22.
Anyway here is EGD's Episode Follow up of Dragon Quest. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/03/dragon-quest-episode-followup.html
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Lithium on March 18, 2012, 11:31:45 PM
I guess i don't like this show so much as i used to. I havent watched the last 5 eps and i just dont care enough to watch 'em
You just described any major fandom for any other show or movie in existance. Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Wars, Star Trek, Sherlock, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Fringe, Teen Titans, etc etc etc. Bronies are in no way unique.
Why is it that MLP is popular among gamers in their mid 20s over other series that seem to fit the bill more, like say, Regular Show or Adventure Time? Those are both (arguably) children's shows that include interesting characters, and loads of references to other media (i.e. video games), which are both things that fans of MLP (including Maxi) cite as some of the main reasons they enjoy the show. So, why has MLP caught on in the online community over other shows?
I've watched and enjoyed a helluva lot more girly anime/shows than MLP (if its good its good, i dont really care so much about who it's "for") so to me that wasn't really a barrier but yeah, it has a lot to do with the fandom of it all (like hilarious youtube poops and parodies) that re-inforces the show I think. Then there's people like Maxi who just genuinely really like the show a lot. Bronies aren't really unique other than the fact that the whole phenomena was just so unlikely which makes the fandom that much more enjoyable, espesially since the show's authors acknowledge Bronies in the show itself (see: Derpy Hooves (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSAwp4t_joE)) . As for why Gamers specifically enjoy it probably has more to do with where the whole Brony thing came from (4chan) than the show's content imo.
also here's an (overdramatic) know your meme on it
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Kytim89 on March 19, 2012, 12:50:02 AM
I always knew that the internet was full of strange people, but this takes the cake.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 19, 2012, 01:25:03 AM
I always knew that the internet was full of strange people, but this takes the cake.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/Maxi_80/Bronies/Hate.jpg) Don't judge a book by its cover.
Wow that video is getting around today Lithium. I saw it in a few videos I watched today.I should add that it is actually how I stepped into the fanbase and checked out what the whole thing was about. The KNM video. That was back when the video was uploaded actually. Back in August.
Lithium I have to say that A Friend in Deed and Putting your Hoof Down are great episodes that you may have missed. Its about Time is great as well since there is some great references in it. Next episode is Hurricane Fluttershy which looks pretty solid from the clip they released back on Saturday.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Caliban on March 19, 2012, 01:28:11 AM
Since when is it hate knowing that people are strange in all sorts of ways. Honestly.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 19, 2012, 01:36:42 AM
All I was saying is don't knock it till you tried it.
Another point Kytim that want to bring up is that just because I have this interest that doesn't necessarily mean that that this in my only interest. Bronies have tons of interests that are wide ranging and it isn't really fair to corner someone and call them strange because their tastes don't align with your own.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on March 19, 2012, 09:33:03 AM
You might enjoy the newest article on http://fightmangame.tumblr.com
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Lithium on March 19, 2012, 09:41:33 AM
lmfao @ the hash tags and the last pic
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Caliban on March 19, 2012, 11:29:04 AM
All I was saying is don't knock it till you tried it.
Another point Kytim that want to bring up is that just because I have this interest that doesn't necessarily mean that that this in my only interest. Bronies have tons of interests that are wide ranging and it isn't really fair to corner someone and call them strange because their tastes don't align with your own.
And all I was saying is that being called strange isn't harmful in any possible way. It's Kytim89... he's not the least strangest around here. If the interwebs is full of "normal" people I don't want to be apart of it anymore. Get off your high horse, Maxi.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BranDonk Kong on March 19, 2012, 01:28:23 PM
I think you mean "high pony."
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Caliban on March 19, 2012, 01:41:01 PM
I thought of that, but that would take away the seriousness of my post.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Kytim89 on March 19, 2012, 02:03:01 PM
All I was saying is don't knock it till you tried it.
Another point Kytim that want to bring up is that just because I have this interest that doesn't necessarily mean that that this in my only interest. Bronies have tons of interests that are wide ranging and it isn't really fair to corner someone and call them strange because their tastes don't align with your own.
I meant that as a joke and meant no harm. To each his own. What ever you are interested in is your business and I respect you for that. :)
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 19, 2012, 02:17:08 PM
All I was saying is don't knock it till you tried it.
Another point Kytim that want to bring up is that just because I have this interest that doesn't necessarily mean that that this in my only interest. Bronies have tons of interests that are wide ranging and it isn't really fair to corner someone and call them strange because their tastes don't align with your own.
I meant that as a joke and meant no harm. To each his own. What ever you are interested in is your business and I respect you for that. :)
Also here is another clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6gLgoA7TWU&list=UUGdpavniWAvuq2ijGtLwuZg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6gLgoA7TWU&list=UUGdpavniWAvuq2ijGtLwuZg&index=1&feature=plcp)
Little background. Fluttershy isn't a very good flier unless see is pushed to it like she was in The season 2 opener.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Silenced on March 19, 2012, 03:10:27 PM
I love opinions. Why can't we all have some?
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 20, 2012, 01:41:35 PM
Well I just found a pretty funny video that I was going to save till season 2 was over but I found it funny enough to share now. There is two versions of it. A clean and normal versions. The normal version has some swearing in it so I will link both. Basically it is a PMV of the whole of Season 1. They plan on doing one of Season 2 for when it is over so there is 4 more episodes left. Also there is a 3rd season already being worked on so yeah. Anyway the links.
Normal version
Clean version.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 20, 2012, 03:37:22 PM
Also this was uploaded by The Living Tombstone the other day and I also thought I would mention he is doing a livestream right now and he is working on a new song. Here is his remix of the Smile song.
If you want an non lyrical version he has it in the discription.
Title: Dragon Quest
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 21, 2012, 02:19:20 PM
I guess I haven't actually talked about the latest episode that much so I will do that now. I thought it was pretty good episode. It was the finding ones self episode although the moral of the episode I have seen been interpreted in different ways. Basically its best to be who you are on the inside or just because you are a guy doesn't mean that you have to be that typical persona of the guy and another one was to use your own mind when people are pressuring you. I also gotta say that I think that this was the first "guy" episode in the series as a whole. By that I mean that the focus is more on the dragons in the episode then the ponies. So you get the typical "guy" stuff in the episode.
Anyway here is a few episode reviews I found.
Also someone made a PMV of the opening of the episode where Fluttershy asserts herself on Rainbow Dash brutally.
I guess she learned her assertive training from Iron Will really well.I guess that game of DDR got out of hand...
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Dasmos on March 21, 2012, 04:04:55 PM
I miss when Maxi used to post non-pony related things.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 21, 2012, 04:40:19 PM
Oh I still do its just that I had more time to do them then I do now. Besides I have other obligations that I have to take care of like another site and its twitter account and drawing and taking care of my backlog and real life stuff. I also like to add that I am a part of more forums then this one so I have my attention split even more. So I have to pick and chose what I post. It just so happens that the pony stuff has more content out there to chose from then pretty much anything I could post. Quite frankly I could post as much pony stuff as I can in a day and I still wouldn't be posting enough to be caught up with all the content that comes out from the fanbase. I am actually holding back if you can believe that.
Besides I was actually going around sites right now to go post some gaming stuff but I saw this and well I had to respond.
Title: Hurricane Fluttershy
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 24, 2012, 02:54:36 PM
I thoughts this weeks episode was great and not just because it was a Fluttershy episode. There was a lot of nods to the fandom. Fluttertree. Derpy, and there was a bit of character development for both Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. There was also a lot of old ponies named and there was new ponies with out names so we in the fandom can give them names. I saw the next episodes clip and I am liking it.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on March 25, 2012, 11:20:12 PM
I don't believe anyone's posted this, so I took the initiative. This is from MAD on Cartoon Network (which is basically a kid-oriented RobotChicken). It (apparently) shows that for a show that's supposedly all about friendship and love, people just to seem to be fighting over it left and right, and for no good reason.
And I thought it was pretty funny. ;)
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 26, 2012, 02:22:28 AM
Yeah I saw that a while ago I thought it was entertaining. Tara Strong did the voice of the lead unicorn. If my memory serves me correctly the pony that is suppose to be Rainbow Dash is spoken by I believe Phil from Rugrats. That's what comes to mind first when I hear the voice. I enjoyed what they did with the mashup. I also liked the shoutout with the cake.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: TJ Spyke on March 26, 2012, 02:34:23 AM
If my memory serves me correctly the pony that is suppose to be Rainbow Dash is spoken by I believe Phil from Rugrats.
Yep, IMDB says Kath Soucie (who voiced both Phil and Lil on Rugrats) voiced Magic Magic Marker Boy and Rainbow Dash on that episode of Mad.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 26, 2012, 07:51:25 PM
Well the season finale isn't for a few more episodes but Hasbro and The Hub has started hyping the episode and spreading it around as far as what they are doing for the 2 parter episode. Here is the promo that The Hub put out for the episode.
Here is the write up that EQD did and the press release from The Hub.
I have some thoughts on what is going to happen with the episode based on the promo but I think that I will keep them to myself. I'll just say this. A lot of the stuff that has happened in season 2 will be referenced in the two parter. A specific area in one of the previous episodes will have some bearing on what happens in the season finale.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: UncleBob on March 26, 2012, 09:33:35 PM
Hey Maxi,
Enterplay (which made wonderful Nintendo-themed trading cards) is making some My Little Pony cards - and they're asking for fans of the show to take a survey. http://www.facebook.com/Enterplay/posts/349291178454538
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 26, 2012, 09:51:45 PM
Enterplay (which made wonderful Nintendo-themed trading cards) is making some My Little Pony cards - and they're asking for fans of the show to take a survey. http://www.facebook.com/Enterplay/posts/349291178454538 (http://www.facebook.com/Enterplay/posts/349291178454538)
I haven't really collected trading cards in a long while but thanks for linking to the survey.There is actually someone in the fandom that I know that is making a trading card game and it is pretty detailed with the cards and the effects and there was a pretty good system in place for different series of cards to work with the other cards last I talked to him.
Thanks for linking to the survey.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Kytim89 on March 26, 2012, 10:47:20 PM
Star Trek and Pony fans rejoice. Here is a great video I found blending the two togehter.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Lithium on March 28, 2012, 12:33:41 PM
damn that game looks pretty good. The graphics i mean, they did a good job at translating the 2-d art onto a 3-d engine.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 28, 2012, 01:40:03 PM
FZeroBoyo you don't have to be a fan of the show to get into the fan content.:)
Yeah Pony Kart does look pretty nice and I can't wait to see any other progress that they make with the game in future updates.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 01, 2012, 03:26:00 PM
Well something is true on this day of April Foal's Day. For those with Netflix the whole first season is on there for Instant streaming. I'm not even kidding with this.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on April 01, 2012, 04:04:00 PM
Indeed it is... I was thinking I might just check that out sometime, if just to see what the fuss is about.
Then again, when I thought about watching it several months ago, some of my friends got angry and said I was just caving into the pressure. It reached a point where another person stopped talking to me all together. (And looking at their page, they've pretty much become obsessed with it.)
They also keep spraying the memes and jokes around me because it's just how they roll. Either I need to keep ignoring it or I need new friends.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 01, 2012, 04:18:50 PM
Well I am kinda biased but I would just give the show a shot and if you like it well that's great and if not then you can at least tried it out and challenged yourself to try it out. Also I am pretty sure some Bronies would tell you to get new friends since you find out who your actual friends are when you are into something like this.
Also I have found that Season 2 may be a better then season 1. Season 1 is very solid but I am finding Season 2 to be better then it.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 01, 2012, 04:53:51 PM
I am considering putting up a post about all the April Foals Day stuff that is going around the community right now but at the same time I want to keep the topic about actual things going on in the community and the show. Conflicted...
Okay I think I decided on what I am going to do with April Foals Day. I will put up a post later tonight with all the fan content that came out today and until then I will just post real stuff. So for starters here is the episode follow up from EQD for the latest episode.
Also it seems that another new writer was hired for the show. https://twitter.com/#!/natashalevinger/status/184517170703769600 (https://twitter.com/#%21/natashalevinger/status/184517170703769600)
Title: April Foals Day
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 02, 2012, 01:49:08 AM
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on April 02, 2012, 01:58:07 AM
Quite a committed fanbase, Maxi. See, sane fans like that are the kinds that I can admire. The others... Not so much.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: King of Twitch on April 02, 2012, 02:15:41 AM
who's the genius that changed the thread to 'April Foals'
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 02, 2012, 02:28:48 AM
I did for today and it is only for today. Besides it isn't like I can change the title permantly in the OP post. Just for single posts.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on April 03, 2012, 01:00:37 PM
Best part is the music.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 03, 2012, 01:27:17 PM
Ah SuperMarioGalaxy13 I love what he does with the episodes.He basically takes clips from the show and makes some references to the part of the episode with his videos or just makes them even more funny. I personally like the Baby Cakes videos and the Putting your Hoof down videos.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 05, 2012, 09:35:46 PM
You know how back on April 1st there was the 1st season of MLP:FIM on Netflix well after the season finale airs all of Season 2 will also be on Netflix as well as well as other shows. This is just 5 days after being announced.
Title: MMMystery on the Friendship Express
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 07, 2012, 02:59:21 PM
Well this new episode was pretty sweet. Pun intended. It also reminds me of Paper Mario:The Thousand Year Door for the GameCube in one of the Chapters. The one where they are on the Train.
Anyway here is the episode.
Oh also there will not be an episode next week but the season finale will be the week after that and that is a two parter. Both episodes will air that day.
You know the gaming media could learn a thing or two from this episode.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on April 08, 2012, 01:32:26 AM
Maxi....
(http://i.imgur.com/gGc18.gif)
is that you?
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 08, 2012, 02:08:59 AM
That was the Emerald City Comicon 2012 and that was up in Seattle so no it wasn't me. I haven't really been to any of the meetups yet. There was one near me one time but I was too tired to go. They usually have the meetups announced in the nightly round ups on EQD a few days a head of time. Tara is a really nice person and she is having fun with the fan base and and it is a back and forth type of thing.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 08, 2012, 05:27:28 PM
Anyway here is the episode follow up of Saturday's episode. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/04/episode-followup-mmmystery-on.html
Also here is some art from the episode from the fan artists as well as other art. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/04/this-needs-to-be-screensaver.html
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on April 08, 2012, 08:42:54 PM
I swallowed my pride and watched the latest episode, and my response is... Eh.
Sure, the production values are good, the plot was well-done (if a bit predictable), and there's a (expectantly contrived) moral for the kids ("If somebody tries to touch you in a place or in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, that's no good!") but I failed to see what others see in it. Maybe watching more will change that, but I'll get back to you.
I was hoping the train would get attacked by a giant black cloud monster.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 08, 2012, 11:17:39 PM
Well since you are open to watching some episodes here are some from Season 2 that I recommend.
The Return of Harmony part 1 and 2. John De Lancie does a great job with Discord and basically being Q.
Lesson Zero is a really good episode and it basically the episode escalates and escalates.
The Sisterhooves Social. This one has the two Sister pairings of the show Apple Jack and Apple Bloom and Rarity and Sweetiebelle. Basically there is a conflict between one of the sister pairings and one of the sisters goes with the other side. There is a nice abridged episode of this episode.
The Cutie Pox. This is one of the best episodes for references in the entire series.I think it has the most. It also features the most famous one and unexpected one that you wouldn't think to find in this show. It is quite funny too.
Sweet and Elite.In this one Rarity is conflicted with something and needs to choose. There is also a great song in it.
Hearths Warming Eve. This was written by Merriwether Williams who I recently learned did some of the story for some of the episodes for Adventure Time. She also has 3 other episodes in season 2 for MLP. This is her second episode. This basically goes into the history of Equestria and how it was founded.
Family Appreciation Day is a good one as well and it was show at this years Bronycon and it was a pretty good response from what I heard. It also has some backstory to Ponyville.
The Last Roundup. This episode is contraversal for a few reasons. First there is 2 versions of it. There is one on iTunes. I think there is the edited one still up there and then there is the original version. Why is there 2 versions you may ask? Well something was edited in the iTunes version or rather a character and a few lines of dialog. Aside from that this is a excellent episode which stars Applejack and this episode started her trend to get her up to the number 3 fave when she was number 6 before. It also has a few great references and a great dessert to make. Chimicherrychonga!
Read it and Weep. I personally think that this is the episode that started digging her out of the ditch she was in and started giving her character development again. She was kinda rude before this episode. It also introduces a new character which is pretty cool.
A Friend in Deed. This episode stars Pinkie and well she is doing her best to make friends with someone but it just ain't happening. There is also 4 songs in it.
Putting your Hoof Down. What happens when you someone has been given assertive lessons and is timid and everyone takes advantage of her. This is also done by Merriwether.
Its about Time. Solid Snake Twi. Need I say more?
Dragon Quest. This is the best Merriwether episode and it is more guy centric.
Finally I think this is the Best Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash episode. Hurricane Fluttershy. It gives Rainbow Dash a lot of development and as well Fluttershy and the animation is great and montages are great and the background music is great William Anderson and his crew did a great job.
I need to post something up somewhere else but if you want some recommendations from season 1 I will be glad to let you know my thoughts.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 09, 2012, 04:12:43 AM
Well the top Ten videos of March are out They are pretty solid. They were pretty much dominated by Discord and Twilight. 7 of the 10 featured one of the 2 in some fashion.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 17, 2012, 02:17:02 AM
So these are simi old. Well the first one is but here they are.
You just have to scroll down to the bottom of the page for the interview.
It also as some pretty good info about the developers as well.
Also MAD did another MLP skit tonight it isn't as long as the 2 others that they did before. It is okay. I think I like the second one that they did the best so far.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 20, 2012, 04:37:22 PM
Well I have been neglecting this thread on purpose to give you guys a break on the MLP stuff but tomorrow the new episode airs and if you have some time tonight and have nothing better to do and and want to catch up on all the episodes there is Mare-a-thons going on.
These happen every week but I figured this week would be a great week for those to catch up for those that have time to kill. I am usually in the Brony TV stream
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: ShyGuy on April 20, 2012, 06:07:22 PM
So I watched the first episode of this Pony show. I will have to give it a review.
Title: A Canterlot Wedding.
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 21, 2012, 02:17:39 PM
Gotta say the episode was really good today. It flowed really well and there was a few songs in it. I need to watch it again to get the references and any in jokes for the fans of the show.
I usually have to watch the episodes twice since when I am in the live streams there is a lot of chat and in the place that I was in there was 800 people in the chat. Other streams there was 5,000 and 3,000 people. Yeah pretty crazy.
There was lots of references and fan nods in the episode like Luna and DJ Pinkie. Also DJ Pon 3. There was lots of great songs in the episode. Also I think that this was the first time that there was a villian song in the episodes. The writing flowed nicely and it tugged on the emotions. Overall a great ending to Season 2.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 21, 2012, 10:10:09 PM
So I watched the first episode of this Pony show. I will have to give it a review.
What is your thoughts on it?
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: ShyGuy on April 21, 2012, 11:13:50 PM
So it seemed mediocre but harmless. Decently animated and a couple of mildly funny parts. Nothing to go crazy over. I rank it a little bit higher than Dora the Explorer, but miles below Adventure Time.
The whole thing reminds me of Smithers on the Simpons being a huge collector of Malibu Stacy dolls.
Fun Fact: A friend of mine took a tour of Valve studios this week and ran into Gabe Newell in the elevator. He says he was carrying a My Little Ponies coloring book, but he may have been joking.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on April 22, 2012, 12:47:14 AM
Well I am 20 episodes into it and while it took several episodes, I am enjoying the show. Is it my favorite? Not really but it is a cute and well written show even if it takes awhile to get going.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 22, 2012, 01:58:36 AM
Yeah the first episode is just a intro to the characters to the show Shyguy. I actually got hooked on the show on the 7th episode. Dragonshy.
Paleosteno did a Season 1 video review of all the episodes.
Also fun fact about season 1. There was actually censors on season 1 so they couldn't take it as far as they could in season 2. You may have seen some EI on some of the videos.Although I am kinda surprised what they got past in season 1.
For best of season 1 I would recommend these. Dragonshy, Look Before you Sleep, Swarm of the Century,Winter Wrap up, Suited for Success, Sonic Rainboom, Green isn't your Color, The Cutie Mark Chronicles, Party of One and The Best Night Ever.
Just below that I would put Boast Busters, Bridle Gossip, Fall Weather Friends, Feeling Pinkie Keen, Stare Master, The Dog and Pony Show,Over a Barrel, and A Bird and a Hoof.
For the rest of the episodes here. The Openers, Ticket Master,Applebuck Season, Griffon The Brush off, Call of the Cutie, The Show Stoppers, Owls Well That Ends Well.
While I have placed these ones down here I do still like them and they do have a piece of the show that I like or a character that I dislike and it does add character to the characters in some of the episodes.
There is really only 2 episodes I don't like to much in season 1. Griffon the Brush off and Owls Well and Ends well. The rest are great.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on April 22, 2012, 11:46:52 PM
So after a two week gap, I watched five episodes that I was able to find on YouTube in good quality. They were:
"Dragon Quest" - I don't know why, but I kept thinking about Skyrim... a game I've never played. I probably should some day. The episode was all right.
"Hurricane Fluttershy" - It was all right. Really can't recall everything that happened but I felt the moral of "don't listen to critics and just believe in yourself and go for it" was one that many people I know could stand to learn.
"A Friend In Deed" - The musical sequence was a bit grinding on me but I thought Pinkie Pie's near-obsessive behavior was worth a few giggles.
"It's About Time" - The outcome of the episode was a bit of a letdown, but it also had a nice moral of "don't worry about the future, but just deal with problems as they come".
"Putting Your Hoof Down" - I couldn't shake the feeling I've seen this episode before... SpongeBob
Overall: it was not bad but not very good either. It's harmless entertainment, but nothing to really get excited about as ShyGuy noted. Ah, but maybe it'll be something I have on as a last resort. I'm not a fan, but I'm also not a hater.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 23, 2012, 12:57:51 AM
Yeah Dragon Quest I believe was the first "boys' centric episode in the entire series as far as I am aware. I think the main thing that stuck out was the background music that was done by William Anderson and his background staff. I find background music works best when you barely notice it and it works with the animation.
Hurricane Fluttershy was one of my faves this season. Personally because Fluttershy was and still is my fave on the show so there is that involvment there. The emotional investment. As for the episode I think what stood out that was funny was call backs to older episodes from season 1 as far as some jokes. There is a lot of continuity in Season 2 with Season 2 and Season 1 I should note to fans. More so then season 1.I liked the montage and that crazy buff Pony that had really small wings. It also introduced lots of background ponies and game lots of names to ponies. The ending was great as well.
A friend in Deed I loved for the Smile song. A small tidbit that song was leaked way before it was aired a few months before the episode aired so for those that knew about it well they could find it. That has only happened once before with another song and that was the 11th episode song way back when. Anyway about the episode I love the song and when I am feeling down for some reason I just put on the song and it cheers me right up. It is that good. I think the animation that goes with the song is a big part of that. I think the rest of the episode. Pinkie was just trying to be overly nice and it was just coming off the wrong way to Cranky.
It's about Time. Yeah with this kind of setup and premiss and time limit you can't do many things with it that hasn't been done before. Also I tell people this all the time. You can't do anything about the future. The future is just the present that hasn't come yet. Nothing you can do to change that really. You just have to do what you can change yourself and not others. Also this episode I think may open up some things for season 3 as far as development goes because of one area goes that was mentioned.
As for Putting your Hoof Down there is lots of stories that have been told in cartoons that have been redone. I thought it was well done as far as the contrast in who Fluttershy is and I actually didn't think they would go as far as they did with what they said. Also I want to say that this episode had lots of references in it.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on April 25, 2012, 06:02:46 AM
So since Season 2 is now over you would think that things would die down some but that isn't really the case.
http://www.bronytv.net will be having their first anime night this coming Thursday starting at 10pm EST. These are the anime's they will air. Dragonball Z, Bleach,Pony episode,Pokemon,Deathnote,pony episode, Astro boy, and then Avatar: the Last Airbender in that order.
After the first Thursday they will do it Thursday,Sunday and Tuesday the following weeks at the same time.
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Post by: FZeroBoyo on April 25, 2012, 08:40:46 PM
I love videos like this.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on April 25, 2012, 11:25:28 PM
Yeah I like those too at times but not a lot at a time.
Here is a playlist that may interest you.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3168D20409B7609B&feature=plcp Also the Holding Hooves video was remixed into this.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on April 28, 2012, 05:59:31 PM
It is that time of month again. Saberspark put out the voting video for April Top ten Pony videos.
I have a few ideas for my votes but I need to go looking around for some of them as well.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 01, 2012, 05:04:39 AM
You know that charity that was going on in Africa that Super joked about that the Brony community was involved in. Well there was a 24 hour stream the other day to raise the other $5,000 and well they did it in that span of time.It was this past Saturday and into Sunday. I am not even kidding.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 04, 2012, 01:32:30 PM
Well I was thinking since the second season is over what type of things to post here in this topic for a few weeks before the end of the season 2 aired so I figured that some interviews with the members of the people that work on the show would be nice.
So first up is the background composer of the show. William Anderson. I found two audio interviews. One from Everfree Radio and one from Radio Discord which is a Italian Brony cast.
and here is the Radio Discord one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_Y8Uq5y570
The Radio Discord one does have some audio problems at parts but it does have some questions that weren't asked in the Everfree Radio one and William does go into some other things in the interview.
Also here is a channel on youtube that does have most of the background music from the show without the vocals interupting the visuals so it is just that animation and the background music where the background music is. http://www.youtube.com/user/infinitydash/videos?sort=dd&view=0&page=1 (http://www.youtube.com/user/infinitydash/videos?sort=dd&view=0&page=1)
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Post by: Ceric on May 04, 2012, 02:53:29 PM
Just so you know Maxi. MLP is on Netflix and My family has watched up to where Apple Blossom is upset she hasn't gotten her Cutie Mark yet.
Though that episode really bothers me because: A) We all know it will be Apple Blossoms. B) Why would her family always get there mark last when more than likely they are already doing what they will for the rest of there lives.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 04, 2012, 11:03:20 PM
Yeah I do plan on getting Netflix soon for that. Yeah the Call of the Cutie episode of Season one. Keep watching the episodes. You might be a little surprised. Yeah Apple Bloom is quite the character.
As for your comments and questions. It could be something entirely different then what you might be thinking. As for as your second question well just like people in real life some people find what they are talented at real quick and and brag and they are pretty good at it and others find it later in life and yet they are exceptional at it. Some people explore one thing and find it suits them right away and others explore lots of fields and don't find it till much later.
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on May 05, 2012, 12:47:55 AM
Still waiting for season 2 to show up on Netflix. Also my favorite secondary character is Gummy the Toothless Alligator, he needs more episodes to star in!
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 05, 2012, 03:16:54 AM
Yeah I do enjoy the pets in the episodes. Maybe in Season 3 the pets will show up more. I am working on talking to Hasbro and Netflix about getting season 2 on Netflix. I don't think I got a response on Twitter back from either so I am going to work on organizing something on Twitter with the Bronies on there this weekend.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 05, 2012, 08:34:58 AM
This interview was before the season finale so ignore when she talks about the Season 2 finale not airing yet. This interview was done by Everfree Radio and they interview one of the Senior Storyboard Artists for the show. Sabrina "Sibsy" Alberghetti.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W69CExFFgek
Here is her DA account. http://sibsy.deviantart.com/ (http://sibsy.deviantart.com/)
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 06, 2012, 12:32:31 AM
I am kinda late with this but I thought I would do a post that I thought would round up some of the news pertaining to some DVDs that are coming out with some of the episodes on them.
Basically this new DVD will have these five episodes on them.
A Canterlot Wedding part 1 and 2, Hearts and Hooves day,Sweet and Elite and The Best Night Ever. So you have the Season 2 Finale two parter, the episode with the CMC,Cheerilee and Big Mac. Rarity going to Canterlot and well fun ensues.Finally the Season 1 finale which is pretty good.
Finally there is this. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/05/trixie-and-lyra-spotted-on-kmartcom.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/05/trixie-and-lyra-spotted-on-kmartcom.html)
If you check the link and look at the boxes it has the DVD of Lesson Zero included with the toys. Really smart of Kmart to do that since Lesson Zero is one of the best Season 2 episodes.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 06, 2012, 12:04:49 PM
I thought that this was interesting. http://robertewronskijr.blogspot.com/2012/05/what-are-we-covering-today-no.html
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Post by: Ceric on May 06, 2012, 12:19:10 PM
Still waiting for season 2 to show up on Netflix. Also my favorite secondary character is Gummy the Toothless Alligator, he needs more episodes to star in!
Yeah I do enjoy the pets in the episodes. Maybe in Season 3 the pets will show up more. I am working on talking to Hasbro and Netflix about getting season 2 on Netflix. I don't think I got a response on Twitter back from either so I am going to work on organizing something on Twitter with the Bronies on there this weekend.
Could you hit on wanting Rescuebots and the next season of Transformer: Prime. (Shoot while you have Hasbro releasing more Blade Rescuebots (The Helicopter) on retail because he's the one all the kids once and he's the rarest.)
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 06, 2012, 12:58:24 PM
I am only one person but I will pass it along. The more people that help out the better.
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Post by: Louieturkey on May 07, 2012, 06:22:26 PM
Can I just say I highly admire your enthusiasm with MLP, Maxi. You make the world a better place.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 08, 2012, 12:32:27 AM
Thanks Louieturkey.
Well Everfree Radio did one of those interview thingies again and well they interviewed Ashleigh Ball who voices Rainbow Dash and Apple Jack. She is also a singer in the group of Hey Ocean and one of their major songs in that group is Big Blue Wave. Here is the interview and their site.
http://www.loveheyocean.com/
Also one of the Brony musicians got in contact with Ashleigh and Hey Ocean and this was the result.It was after Bronycon in January. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wpu9ZU6ejw and here is the offical music video for Big Blue Wave http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTk6eY9EY5g .
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 08, 2012, 12:24:50 PM
Well currently my two top ponies on my list Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie and wouldn't you know they are being voice acted by the same person. Andrea Libman.
She both voices Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy and she does the singing for Fluttershy. Someone else does the singing for Pinkie Pie I think Shannon Chan-Kent does it.
Here is a few songs that she did as Fluttershy. So many Wonders (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-uGppih4Gs) and Find a Pet Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtAVuyBlwsk)
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Post by: Ceric on May 08, 2012, 04:49:04 PM
Now the Question is did she do the Bass Fluttershy voice?
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 08, 2012, 07:10:36 PM
Oh you mean Flutterguy from the Bridle Gossip episode. I don't believe she did.According to the MLP wiki it was Blu Mankuma who did Tigatron from Beast Wars.He was also on 21 Jump Street,Stargate SG-1 and Gigabite from Reboot which is interesting to think about since Andrea was also on Reboot since she voiced AndrAIa in that series.
Also on a side note I got Netflix today for my Wii and so I can keep tabs on if MLP season 2 is going to be on there now while I am contacting Hasbro and Netflix.
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Post by: Ceric on May 08, 2012, 09:09:07 PM
Oh you mean Flutterguy from the Bridle Gossip episode. I don't believe she did.According to the MLP wiki it was Blu Mankuma who did Tigatron from Beast Wars.He was also on 21 Jump Street,Stargate SG-1 and Gigabite from Reboot which is interesting to think about since Andrea was also on Reboot since she voiced AndrAIa in that series.
Also on a side note I got Netflix today for my Wii and so I can keep tabs on if MLP season 2 is going to be on there now while I am contacting Hasbro and Netflix.
Reboot and Beast Wars was both Mainframe if memory serves.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 10, 2012, 05:31:16 PM
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 11, 2012, 05:44:09 PM
Okay next on the interview block is Cathy Weseluck who voices Spike and Mayor Mare as the fans call the character. I don't think there is an official name. I am heading backwards from here with these interviews unless a new one comes out. Few other things she has voiced. Shampoo in Ranma 1/2, Adrian Seidelman in Cybersix and Mirai Yashima in Mobile Suit Gundam among others. Interview starts at the 30:38 mark.
Few songs from the fandom about Spike.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jMIdaS0ZKo and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inKCH26e-LU
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Post by: Ceric on May 13, 2012, 08:55:49 AM
I haven't seen it mentioned. Season 2 of MLP is on Netflix. Which was a lot faster then I thought it would be. Unfortunately Transformer Prime's second season hasn't been put up and Rescuebots seems to still be MIA. I think that is a win.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 13, 2012, 09:59:36 AM
Yeah I mentioned it kinda above the Kathy Weseluck interview. I am working on watching through season 2 again.I will go bug Hasbro about those Ceric again.
Okay this is one of the smaller roles on the show and one of the characters actually only showed up in one episode. This person voices 2 characters on the show. The characters names are Snips and a character that the fan base has dubed Steven Magnet. The Sea Serpent in the 2nd episode of the show in season 1. It is interesting how that name came about. He is Lee Tockar. He voiced Ravage in Beast Wars, Gukki in Death Note, George from George of the Jungle, Victor from Ed,Edd, and Eddy, Yakkity Yak in Yakkity Yak to name a few of his voiceover roles.
Interview starts at the 44:30 mark.
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on May 13, 2012, 07:38:28 PM
I haven't seen it mentioned. Season 2 of MLP is on Netflix. Which was a lot faster then I thought it would be. Unfortunately Transformer Prime's second season hasn't been put up and Rescuebots seems to still be MIA. I think that is a win.
Transformers Prime Season 2 is still airing new episodes on network TV.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 13, 2012, 07:55:51 PM
I haven't seen it mentioned. Season 2 of MLP is on Netflix. Which was a lot faster then I thought it would be. Unfortunately Transformer Prime's second season hasn't been put up and Rescuebots seems to still be MIA. I think that is a win.
Transformers Prime Season 2 is still airing new episodes on network TV.
Yeah if you have TheHub then you can watch it as it airs and I think the http://www.hubworld.com/ site has the last few episodes on there.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 14, 2012, 08:05:36 AM
Next up is Maddy Peters who does the voice of Scootaloo. She also voices Helen on Martha Speaks. She as far as I know doesn't have a personal youtube account or twitter but she is doing her thing and getting the Bronies involved since she did have that charity that has about the Horn of Africa that I posted about in this topic.
The interview starts at 29:08.
For those that are wondering when this video aired up till April 27th of this year the charity had about 5,000 of the 10,000 needed and then this happened (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/04/elements-of-charity-followup.html). Yep 5,000 dollars in the matter of 24 hours. Lots of Bronies got involved in it and I was in the live stream and doing my thing to help promote the charity and the livestream on Twitter so it could pass the mark of 5,000 for the 24 hour period.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 14, 2012, 07:51:56 PM
Thought this was important to post today and right now.
John De Lancie the voice of Discord and Q from Star Trek:TNG is putting together a documentary about the Brony community. He was kinda a outsider a few months back but since he is going to be at Bronycon in June he is going to be taking a more deeper look into the fanbase.
Here is the video where he announces that he is doing it.
Currently the total is nearing 11,000 of the 60,000 goal and it was just put up a few hours ago with 26 days remaining. If you can not donate then just spread the word around.
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Post by: Ceric on May 15, 2012, 02:46:48 PM
Last night my Family and I watched the Rainbow Dash Pet Episode and the Rainbow Dash Vain Hero episode. I have to say the pet episode was great. The next episode being right after the pet episode and focussing on Rainbow Dash not including her Pet can burn. If it was before the pet episode it would have been fine, but after... Someone needs a beating.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 15, 2012, 03:24:56 PM
Yes The Mysterious Mare Do Well most people don't like the episode. It mainly has to do with the writing. The animation and background music is great though. Great references too.
You know that Adventure Time writer Merriwether Williams well that was her first episode of the show. She has 3 other episodes and she does improve in the episodes. Hearth's Warming Eve, Putting your Hoof Down and then Dragon Quest were the rest of her episodes. As far as Rainbow Dash and her pet well the pets don't always show up in the episodes.
Think about this though. As far as what was happening to Rainbow Dash which would you happen first in the context of all the rest of the Rainbow Dash episodes? May the Best Pet Win! or Mare Do Well?
As for May the Best Pet Win!
It was probably my favorite episode for a while until The Last Roundup came around and I watched it again after finishing season 2 and there is more there that you can catch on to that I didn't see when I watched it for the first time. It mainly was because of the song the first time and then later it was because I noticed something in the writing and how it stayed true to who Rainbow Dash is.
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Post by: Ceric on May 15, 2012, 03:38:45 PM
Yes The Mysterious Mare Do Well most people don't like the episode. It mainly has to do with the writing. The animation and background music is great though. Great references too.
You know that Adventure Time writer Merriwether Williams well that was her first episode of the show. She has 3 other episodes and she does improve in the episodes. Hearth's Warming Eve, Putting your Hoof Down and then Dragon Quest were the rest of her episodes. As far as Rainbow Dash and her pet well the pets don't always show up in the episodes.
Think about this though. As far as what was happening to Rainbow Dash which would you happen first in the context of all the rest of the Rainbow Dash episodes? May the Best Pet Win! or Mare Do Well?
As for May the Best Pet Win!
It was probably my favorite episode for a while until The Last Roundup came around and I watched it again after finishing season 2 and there is more there that you can catch on to that I didn't see when I watched it for the first time. It mainly was because of the song the first time and then later it was because I noticed something in the writing and how it stayed true to who Rainbow Dash is.
I would have put Mare Do Well before May the Best Pet Win!. Definitelly not after. May the Best Pet Win! was a very good episode that introduced a new sub-character that people wanted to see. I would have made the next episode not Rainbow Dash centric, wouldn't want to stack two episodes together focussing on 1 main character like that, and have a piece in the background showing her new pet getting along in general.
As I said Mare Do Well is a fine episode except for where it is placed. I know if I wrote a superhero episode especially right after the new pet I would have at least one scene where either she was talking to the Pet about what is happening or trying to make the pet her sidekick. For as well put together these shows are I think it was a major oversite. Simply put without those additions Mare Do Well should have been earlier in the Season.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 15, 2012, 04:03:45 PM
Okay well guess what most of the fanbase at the time agreed with you.Except for the placement. Most people thought that having 2 Rainbow Dash episodes right after another was a bit much. Keep watching season 2. The placement works out. While I do agree with you it would be cool to see Tank in Mare Do Well Tank could show up in a future episode.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 17, 2012, 01:35:16 PM
Here is the second to the last interview for the voice actors that are currently up. Nicole Oliver. She does the voice of Princess Celestia and Cheerilee.It starts at the 34:15 mark.
She has also done lots of live action stuff like Supernatural,Psyche, and Kung Fu:The Legend Continues.
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Post by: Ceric on May 18, 2012, 10:51:46 AM
Watch Baby Cakes last night. I don't want to get into Pony Genetics but that was an odd result. Anyway, I'm worred about the rest of this season because after the pet episode the overall quality of the show has been dropping. Season 1 through the Pet Show there was always a lot of different things going on like a Naked Gun movie. The last few episodes have just been 1 dimensional. They spent almost the whole episode at Pinkie Pies apartment and the Bakery without a sign that Gummi existed. I'm not sold on the Everybody rights letters now either.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 18, 2012, 11:43:24 AM
Hmm you stopped before the season 2 episodes pick up.
Also I should mention that The Last roundup has two versions of it. The edited version and the one that aired originally. The Netflix version is the edited one.
As for the recent episodes being one diminsional. Baby Cakes in peticular. It kinda has to do with her character. You wouldn't expect that type of thing to work well for Pinkie Pie in the end. Probably the message there is that sometimes you can't have any control over anything even if you try to have 100% control over it. Sometimes things don't work out as you would expect them to. Also they kinda had to have it at Sugar Cube Corner where she works for Mr and Mrs. Cake since everything was there for Pound and Pumpkin Cake.
As for the other Mane 6 writing letters well I think that has to do with tieing the lessons to Twilight all the time. I mean she did have the whole first season to learn things. I would be nice to see if anything rubbed off on her friends or not.
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Post by: Ceric on May 18, 2012, 11:55:52 AM
My biggest Argument is where was Gummi since the whole thing takes place in the bakery and Babies love pets especially babies that puts stuff in there mouths. They missed a very easy cute scene they could have had where Pumpkin cake and Gummi are going for the same toy.
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Post by: Dasmos on May 18, 2012, 12:02:19 PM
Oh god, there's two of them now!
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 18, 2012, 12:14:31 PM
Hmm it seems lots of people like the pets here. I guess I can see your point there.
I will say that there was a lot of fun stuff created from that episode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l45-xhzC2bQ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z52ZhKUul0E
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Post by: Ceric on May 18, 2012, 12:15:13 PM
Hmm it seems lots of people like the pets here. I guess I can see your point there.
I will say that there was a lot of fun stuff created from that episode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l45-xhzC2bQ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z52ZhKUul0E
I didn't notice she put Discord in the bath tub in the episode. I think the first link was better then the episode.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 18, 2012, 12:32:21 PM
That was actually added by a fan the Discord one. When I first saw that video I had to double check the episode to see if it was in the episode. Lots of fan content comes out for the episodes. Also after the song episodes too.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 18, 2012, 01:16:15 PM
Here is the last one of the Everfree Radio interviews. It was the first one that they did. Michelle Creber. She voices Apple Bloom and she is the singing voice of Sweetie Belle.
So any interviews from them is going to be new stuff when I post it.
This was done back in November 2011.Interview starts at 33:35.
There is lots of Cons this summer so I am going going to be posting about those. There is lots around the US.
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Post by: Ceric on May 18, 2012, 01:42:34 PM
Ah... Bronies sunk the Titanic!!!
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Post by: BeautifulShy on May 18, 2012, 04:47:28 PM
Anyway I guess I will just put out the what cons there is out there currently here. Most of these cons showed up from meet up groups around the country and they wanted to make it bigger.
Gonna try to do these in order of when these are happening.
Bronycon June 30th-July 1st http://www.bronycon.org/ (http://www.bronycon.org/) there is the site. It takes place in New Jersey.
This year they have a few guests currently. Lauren Faust, John De Lancie, Amy Keating Rogers and Lee Tockar right now.
Lauren Faust is the creator of the show and the reboot. Hasbro went to her. John De Lancie is Discord on the show and is doing a documentory on the Bronies which by the way reached the goal of 60,000 in 3 days. Amy Keating Rogers is one of the writers for the show.Few episodes she wrote are The Dog and Pony Show,The Best Night Ever,The Cutie Pox,The Last Round up and A friend in Deed. Finally Lee Tockar the voice of Snips and Steven Magnet is going to be there as well.
Trotcon in Columbus,Ohio at July 21st-22nd 2012.
http://trotcon.com/ (http://trotcon.com/) that is their site. Few of the guest they are having are mainly from the brony community. Pixilkitties. She mainly does comics. Johnjoseco will be there too. He is an artist. He is probably one of the more famous digital artists in the fanbase because of the speed and quality of his work he puts out after each episode. FoalPapers will be there he was suppose to do his presentation at Bronycon last January but some technical issues came up so he had to put his presentation up on youtube later. He basically talk about the mythology of the show and such and references in it. Also the people from PonyCraft aka Minecraft and MLP will be there.
Equestriacon in Austin Texas on August 4th 2012. http://equestriacon.com/ (http://equestriacon.com/) There is their site.
They seems to be going after the musicans at this con which is pretty cool and they have the creator of the Balloon Party Album Circuitfry. Which is basically pretty much every major Brony musican coming together on something that rocks and is very heavy.
Galacon in Struttgart, Germany on August 11th and 12th.
http://www.galacon.eu/ (http://www.galacon.eu/)
Some of the guests are Mr. Poniator. He typically takes an episode and makes it some change to it in an humorous way. You may have seen his video featured in the Top ten videos of that I have been posting here. KeeponRockin'Brony is an musician and he is pretty good at it. They are also going to have someone there called Swebow who is the head of Legend of Equestria MMORPG.
Next up is the othe major one other then Bronycon and that is Everfree Northwest. It takes place in Seattle Washington on August 17th-19th.
http://everfreenw.com/ (http://everfreenw.com/)
Lee Tockar and Cathy Weseluck are going to be there from the show. For community guests.Everfree Radio,AcousticBrony,Sethesito and Equestria Daily,Derpyhoovesnews,Bronyville Podcast,Mic The Microphone, and Equestrian Dreamers.
Basically radio station and interviewers an reviewers, Musicians, News site runner and some for the next one. Podcast and news gather. Rapper and musician and probably the most famous Rapper. A fansite for the game My Little Pony:FIM and Ace Attorney investigations:Miles Edgeworth.
September brings the Brony Fan fair in Austin Texas. September 8th and 9th.
PON-3Con in Nebraska on September 22nd. http://pon3con.webs.com/ (http://pon3con.webs.com/)
There is their site and their current guests are Baldumborat the fan voice of Derpy Hooves and the second guest is Max Gilardi who does the .Mov animated movies.
Finally on September 28th-30th in Strongsville, Ohio there is Canterlot Gardens.
The main guest here is going to be Mane 6 the team behind Fighting is Magic. As far as I know they are going to be here only at this Con. Last I heard they were getting voice actors for Fluttershy so I am going to guess that Fluttershy is going to be shown off at this con maybe more fully.
There is one more Con and that is EquestriaLA and I think that is November 3rd 2012. Tara Strong and Andrea Libman are going to be there so far. http://www.equestriala.com/ (http://www.equestriala.com/)
These will be shorter from now on. EQD does these weekly with updates on Friday. All that was basically from January till now as far as updates go.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Ceric on May 18, 2012, 08:58:33 PM
Welp, Just watched the Apple Cider episode. I was very frustrated because Apple Jack has been shown to be business savvy before but she doesn't realize that she has an Apple Monopoly in Ponyville. They have to get the apples from her and she could adjust the prices to make it so she would make at the very least the same level of profit with less work. Not to mention she provides different variety of apples and services.
Its just the whole thing about losing the form in this way. An automatic harvester probably be a better fit.
Probably the worse episode of the season so far.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 19, 2012, 12:28:13 PM
That's interesting I thought this episode gave Apple Jack more character. She has kinda been stubborn about getting help and wanting to do everything herself. Also there was conflict within the Apple family. Apple Bloom wanted to help out the towns folk while Granny Smith was talking about quality. Also the type of characters that Flim and Flam are as their names suggest tells you what you need to know. It was the classic hard working person versus machine story. John Henry etc. Also the song was a homage to the movie The Music Man from 1962. It was basically to get the town on the side of the Flim Flam Bros so I don't think AJ could work out a deal if she wanted to. It would upset the townsfolk and they would side with Flim Flam.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on May 21, 2012, 11:52:04 AM
I was rooting around NeoGAF a few minutes ago and found this:
(http://www.abload.de/img/animation3aijv5.gif)
Seems rather timely.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Caliban on May 21, 2012, 12:10:27 PM
Hahahahahahaha that's an awesome find FZeroBoyo.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Ceric on May 21, 2012, 12:40:00 PM
I finished the 2nd Season. Cutie Crusader episodes where probably the best of the season. The last 2/1 episode was ok. I need to rewatch Dragon Quest again. Though this whole season makes you wonder about the role of Parents/Guardians in this universe and the basic Genetics. It seems you are a Princess by virtue of containing all three Pony Variants. Another thing having the Earth ponies being the only one able to grow food is really reaching.
Where are most of the parents anyway? Granny Smith and the Cakes are really the only parents you see regularly. While technically Twilight Sparkle is the parent you see the most since she's Spikes Guardian who she treats like a servant.
They also been lacking in their consistancy checking this season. Their is a flashback with Flutter Shy and Rainbow dash where Flutter Shy is obviously older than Rainbow Dash, but they both have their Cutie Mark. They were at least the same size in the episode showing when the gang go their cutie marks. Blah, things like that somewhat annoy me.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 21, 2012, 02:16:17 PM
Your second question was answered in a way by Lauren Faust in her FAQ. The Mane 6 needed to live independent of their parents but innocent enough to learn the lessons at the end of the episodes. Basically think of it that they are out living on their own doing their own thing. So having the parents there isn't needed that much. Also I don't think that Granny Smith is AJ's parent. I mean in the Family Appreciation Day episode you see her way back when even before Ponyville was made and that means she is at least 100 years old so it would be difficult for AJ to be Granny Smith's daughter.
I don't see the consistanty problem. Fluttershy was sitting while Rainbow Dash was standing on all of her legs in the Cutie Mark Chronicle episode so it looked like they were the same size. Also they didn't have their cutie mark there because he didn't do the Sonic Rainboom yet. They got their cutie mark and the rest of the Mane 6 at the race. Rainbow Dash finished the race and gets Fluttershy from the ground and brings her back up to Canterlot. Later on in the day the flash back from Hurricane Fluttershy happened and both of them are standing but Fluttershy is on a higher cloud so she does look taller while Rainbow Dash is further back and lower on the same cloud. Fluttershy is the oldest I think of the Mane 6 judging from things that have been said in the show.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Ceric on May 21, 2012, 02:45:34 PM
Granny Smith is their Grandma. Still makes her a parent.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 21, 2012, 03:55:12 PM
I was rooting around NeoGAF a few minutes ago and found this:
(http://www.abload.de/img/animation3aijv5.gif)
Seems rather timely.
I gotta say that is pretty cool. Nice find FZeroBoyo.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: FZeroBoyo on May 21, 2012, 04:12:36 PM
So aside from posting random E3 related gifs (like this one: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/DrForester/MyLittleE3.gif) I decided to at least say a few sentences on a few episodes I watched a while back...
Green Isn't Your Color - I must say, this is my "favorite" episode so far (though I use the word lightly, given my rather tepid reaction to the show so far). The Photo Finish character was pretty amusing and the whole "don't keep your feelings a secret from friends" is something that viewers could stand to learn. It also led me to see that a four-second video containing one line can get thousands of hits like this: http://youtu.be/FIjUMxEbJ3U
Lesson Zero - Panicking before deadlines and doing something drastic is something we can all relate to, I'm sure. It was pretty funny to see Twilight lose her marbles and nearly destroy society.
Read It and Weep - The nicest thing about this episode was the moral of "don't knock it till you try it", something I think we could all stand to learn.
Haven't checked out any episodes in a while, but maybe I will continue watching some day. Let me reiterate: I don't hate it, but I'm also not crazy about it.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 21, 2012, 04:36:03 PM
Yeah I hear yea FZeroboyo. Some people love it like myself and some are okay with it like you and that's fine.
Yeah all those episodes are nice choices and are some of the best in the whole series.
Yeah the Read it and Weep episode is the first episode I showed my sister when I she found out me watching the show. I am pretty open about watching it though in real life though. I mainly picked it for the lesson.
Yeah kyrospawn has tons of clips from the show and they are great for just expressing something really quick.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 21, 2012, 07:19:39 PM
So I just found someone on youtube that has vocal-free episodes of the show. If you happen to of watched both seasons or just the first season and want another perspective on the show well here is a background music one.
http://www.youtube.com/user/WingbeatPony/videos This person has up to season 2 episode 5 currently done. There is some parts on the episodes where there is vocals but that is because the vocals at parts are on all the channels of audio and it is impossible to remove. Everything else is fine.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Ceric on May 22, 2012, 11:15:02 AM
There is so much potential for MS3K with those.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 24, 2012, 01:56:56 PM
Thought I would put up the top 10 videos of April from Saberspark since the person that was originally taking care of the Top ten videos is back from doing his real life stuff.
Here is the person that actually started the top Ten Pony videos. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheMovieBrony
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 24, 2012, 11:00:01 PM
Just for you Maxi: Combining the 2 things you may love just a little too much (http://www.abload.de/img/animation3aijv5.gif)
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Caliban on May 24, 2012, 11:16:02 PM
BnM is the new Caterkiller.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 24, 2012, 11:29:30 PM
I guess if I bothered to see what was actually posted in here, I might have noticed it, but I just straight to the last post and then jumped right back out.
don't want to log more than a few seconds in this thread, if any at all.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: Caliban on May 25, 2012, 12:05:01 AM
Because this thread has cooties.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 25, 2012, 12:22:59 AM
What I find funny BlackNMild is that you were one of the first people that posted in this topic and was doing so with some regularity. I could have sworn you were into the show...
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 25, 2012, 12:26:52 AM
Google Search: "Friendship is Magical gifs" (http://www.google.com/search?q=Friendship+is+Magical+gifs&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1C1DVCP_enUS383US383&biw=1520&bih=805&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=ei32TZOkA4iisAPp-4G6Cw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ)
and 20 seconds later you end up with http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=34782.msg680628#msg680628 (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=34782.msg680628#msg680628)
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 25, 2012, 01:10:14 AM
That's not what I mean BlackNMild. I know those GIFs didn't come from here originally. I mean unless you yourself made them.As far as I know this is the first topic about this show. It either came from somewhere else or you made them yourself.
Also it isn't a bad show. Both seasons are on Netflix now. You could give it a try to see what the fuss is about. If you don't like it then there is no harm in saying you didn't like it.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 26, 2012, 01:43:54 PM
Okay quick note. There will be a live stream with John De Lancie. It is going to be about his Bronycon documentary most likely among other things. It will take place on Sunday May 27th at 5pm EST. He was Discord on the show and he was Q on Star Trek:TNG.
http://www.livestream.com/feulnerplays (http://www.livestream.com/feulnerplays) That is where it will be at that time.
Bronycon. They are accepting book cover designs for the convention book for Bronycon.Grand prize will be your design on the book and a free ticket to Bronycon. Entries accepted till May 31st. Rules for the entries are this.
All entries must be 8.5" x 5.5", 300 dpi, and be in full CMTK with a 1/8 bleed area. It is highly recommended that all entries work with the Bronycon Summer 2012 theme.(light logo on dark backgrounds).
All entries must be posted online before submission on a DA or a tumblr account etc.
Entries must use the Bronycon logo in their design. http://www.bronycon.org/BronyCon_Logo.zip (http://www.bronycon.org/BronyCon_Logo.zip)
Winning entry will be credited their name or handle and a link to their portfolio on the inside cover or the main credits page.
Entries must be sent in after May 1st but before May 31st 2012 11:59 for their entry to count.
Winning entries will be selected by consensus of all of the Senior Bronycon staff.
You don't need to be registered for Bronycon to enter the contest.
You can submit your entries here. conbook@bronycon.org
Winning ticket is transferable.
Everfree Northwest
Two new guests have been announced. Tara Strong and Andrea Libman. Yep Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie. I don't think anything else needs to be said.
Equestriacon merges with BronyFanfair. Well it seems that there will be only 1 Austin Con this year.
September 8th and 9th are the dates. Also the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown is where the group is staying if you are out of town. BRF is the code is the code.
Finally the PON3 Con.
September 22nd. The HQLLC Building 12642 S 9th St. Bellevue,NE Admission $11 and 15 at the door, children under 4 free.
Draw at the art jam with comic artist and illustrator Fredd Gorham.
There will be an art auction and art vendors there as well. Hotdiggitydemon,Balddumborat, Aokineko,Smashinator and more.
There will be a rave as well there.
There will also be a Iron Brony competition. Testing your speed,agility and guts.
Also there will be a costume contest and masquerade.
Also since most Bronies are gamers at least most that I have met. There is going to be a video game room by 70M Game.
There will also be a theatre with episodes of MLP:FIM airing during the Con.
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 28, 2012, 05:51:17 PM
So for those that missed it live someone recorded it. It is broken up into 2 parts. First part is 4 minutes and the second part is 2 and a half hours. First part is just getting things set up with both chats and the stream. John De Lancie is there for the first 30 minutes and then 2 special guests are introduced and they are also apart of the documentary as executive producers
Title: Re: The "Maxi Is Just a Little Too Involved In My Little Ponies" thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 28, 2012, 10:45:48 PM
Well more convention news. Everfree Northwest is sold out. I think that mainly has to do with all the great voice actress guests but I think one in peticular caused it to be sold out. One Tabitha St. Germain who voices Rarity,Luna,Ms.Cake, Granny Smith,Nightmare Moon, Photo Finish and the unedited voice of Derpy Hooves. This is her first Brony convention and her second ever convention overall. Everfree Radio will be livestreaming it so there is no worries there for those that want to watch it then.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on May 28, 2012, 11:57:18 PM
So my Son picked Random MLP figuring packs for us. He wanted Rainbow Dash. We all got Unicorns. I can't remember the rest but, I got Lemon Hearts who seems to be a citizen of Canterlot who is in Ponyville a lot.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 29, 2012, 02:08:30 AM
My sister and niece went to McDonalds the other day and they got a Rainbow Dash figurine from the Happy Meal. I will probably post it in the morning in this post. I still don't have any figurines yet or any merch believe it or not.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 29, 2012, 03:08:39 AM
You know this title change to the thread reminds me of something in the brony community. Thanks for the title change Unclebob.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 29, 2012, 05:55:51 PM
So BronyCon is about a month away. They put together a schedule for the event and they have have hotel codes for nearby hotels if you are by chance interested in going.
http://www.bronycon.org/panel-schedule/
I am just going to link to EQD for the hotel codes since there is a lot of them.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 04, 2012, 08:07:19 PM
Well this has been a long time coming but the Balloon Party album has been released. It is basically a lot of the major Brony musicans and they ust put together an album that is rocking and is hard as they describe it.
http://balloonparty.bandcamp.com/
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 05, 2012, 12:04:37 AM
Well more convention news. Everfree Northwest is sold out. I think that mainly has to do with all the great voice actress guests but I think one in peticular caused it to be sold out. One Tabitha St. Germain who voices Rarity,Luna,Ms.Cake, Granny Smith,Nightmare Moon, Photo Finish and the unedited voice of Derpy Hooves. This is her first Brony convention and her second ever convention overall. Everfree Radio will be livestreaming it so there is no worries there for those that want to watch it then.
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/06/everfree-northwest-gets-bigger-venue.html Seems like they have a bigger venue now and they have 450 spaces left when they open up tickets again to be sold again on the 9th of June at 7pm PST. Only a one time thing.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: ShyGuy on June 05, 2012, 08:50:49 AM
stop talking about Ponies, E3 is on! A compromise: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=38534394&postcount=1405
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 05, 2012, 02:51:13 PM
That is pretty nice Shyguy. Hmm...Let me look around....Maybe something about Nintendo's conference.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 06, 2012, 02:02:16 PM
Well Everfree Radio interviewed Tara Strong. There is only Tabitha St. Germain left of the Mane 6 to interview then they have interviewed all the voice actresses.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 23, 2012, 11:05:35 PM
Well Bronycon was back at the start of July and some of the panel videos are being put up still but most of the other videos are up but I am making a playlist for the whole Con but I have it set to private till I have all them and have chronologically ordered them. The playlist is already long at 32 videos but it will be complete and I will post it here when it is finished.
In the meantime Everfree Radio did a interview with Jason Thiessen who is the Supervising Director of Friendship is Magic. He has been for the first and second seasons of the show.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: UncleBob on July 28, 2012, 01:19:11 AM
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 31, 2012, 09:33:33 AM
This is the last of the Mane 6 interviews from Everfree Radio. Tabitha St. Germain. She has voiced Rarity, Luna/Nightmare Moon, Granny Smith, Philomena, Photo Finish, the first voice of Derpy and either Pound Cake and Ms. Cake.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 31, 2012, 01:37:31 PM
So this was put up during Comic Con and posted on EQD but you needed a password for it but now it is up on hubworlds site. It is a 8bit platformer with each of the Mane 6. You can play as all the Mane 6 and there is several stages and you unlock the next pony as you finish all the stages with the previous pony.
It is basically a long video of small clips of various mashups from many shows and or songs and many things and the last bit is a homage to a very influentual movie.
Want it, Need it (Hold Me) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E20jsywkLaY&feature=plcp
It is a pretty much duplicate of a song in animation and tone except it is with custom animation and it also takes cues from Lesson Zero.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Chozo Ghost on August 01, 2012, 11:22:59 AM
My Little Pony gives me a Bony.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 03, 2012, 03:34:09 AM
Well I am kinda busy this month with Mafia stuff and one other thing which is MLP:FIM related which basically goes on for the entire month. The second Artist training grounds is happening and it just started its second day. The first day had 1,380 images sent in.
Here is the gallery from day 1. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/artist-training-grounds-ii-day-1.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/artist-training-grounds-ii-day-1.html)
2nd day had 1,053 images sent in.
Here is the gallery from day 2 and the Day 3 prompt.http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-3.html#idc-cover (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-3.html#idc-cover)
There was 908 pics on day 3 and here is the gallery from day 3 and Day 4 prompt. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-4.html#idc-container (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-4.html#idc-container)
Day 4 had 754 images. Here is the gallery from day 4 and the prompt for day 5. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-5.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-5.html)
Day 5 had 786 pictures. Here is the gallery from Day 5 and the prompt for day 6. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-6.html#idc-container (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-6.html#idc-container)
Day 6 had 758 pictures. Here is the gallery from Day 6 and the prompt for Day 7. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-7.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-7.html)
Day 7 had 656 pictures. Here is the gallery from day 7 and the prompt for day 8. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-8.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-8.html)
Day 8 had 572 pictures. Here is the Gallery from day 8 and the prompt for day 9. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-9.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-9.html)
Day 9 had 713 pictures. Here is the gallery from Day 9 and the Prompt for day 10. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-10.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-10.html)
Day 10 had 479 pictures. Here is the gallery from Day 10 and the prompt for Day 11.http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-11.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-11.html)
Day 11 had 487 pictures. Here is the gallery from Day 11 and the prompt for Day 12. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-12.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-12.html)
Day 12 had 449 pictures. Here is the gallery from day 12 and the prompt for Day 13. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-13.html#idc-container (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-13.html#idc-container)
Day 13 had 485 pictures. Here is the gallery from Day 13 and here is the prompt for day 14. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-14.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-14.html)
Day 14 had 442 pictures. Here is the gallery from Day 14 and here is the prompt for day 15. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-15.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/newbie-artist-training-grounds-ii-day-15.html)
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on August 31, 2012, 10:03:56 AM
I'm hooked on this song and I guess it's pony inspired, so make of it what you will
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 31, 2012, 12:25:16 PM
Yep that is a remix of this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDMGv3hNMes&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDMGv3hNMes&feature=plcp) The Living Tombstone did the remix.
It is based on the villain from the season 2 opener.
Discord was a very fun character who I hope returns for season 3.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 04, 2012, 03:53:19 PM
So I kinda forgot to put up the Top Ten videos for July and songs as well and it turned out that it was the best since the person running it came back in January. Here is the July Top ten videos.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 07, 2012, 01:15:17 PM
For those that are interested. The entire first season of the show is going to be on Amazon.com and only there for $24.49. It will release on December 4th. Amazon Season 1 Set (http://www.amazon.com/Little-Pony-Friendship-Magic-Exclusive/dp/B0096W47NO/ref=sr_1_5?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1347027291&sr=1-5&keywords=my+little+pony%3A+friendship+is+magic) Bonus material will be brand new audio commentary with the cast and crew. Also as far as I am aware this is the first time in America that there is a season set. There is others in Australia
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 20, 2012, 05:20:50 PM
Well The Hub just put up on their Facebook page that in 30 more days they will announce the date for Season 3 of the show. I am pretty excited for the date and anything that comes out for that.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: FZeroBoyo on September 21, 2012, 11:51:47 AM
I'm still a bit tepid on this show, but maybe I'll look at one or two episodes if they sound interesting. Sounds like they've got big things down the pipe. Yes, big things indeed...
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 21, 2012, 12:20:41 PM
Well probably the few episodes I could recommend are Winter Wrap up,Sonic Rainboom Lesson Zero, Return of Harmony part 1 and 2 and The Canterlot Wedding part 1 and 2. Since you played in the Mafia game I would recommend Return of Harmony and The Canterlot Wedding.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 01, 2012, 03:56:04 PM
Well it was just announced that November Season 3 will be starting. Season 3 has 13 episodes. Megan McCarthy,Cindy Morrow,MA Larson, and Dave Polski are going to be the writers for the season.McCarthy will be the showrunner for the season.
These are the episodes each writer has written in the series. Megan McCarthy:Dragonshy,Call of the Cutie, Green isn't your Color,Party of One,Lesson Zero,Sweet and Elite,Hearts and Hooves Day, and A Canterlot Wedding part 1 and 2.
Cindy Morrow:Griffon the Brushoff,Winter Wrap Up,The Show Stoppers,Owl's Well and Ends Well,Sisterhooves Social,Family Appreciation Day, Read it and Weep, and Hurricane Fluttershy.
MA Larson:Swarm of the Century,Sonic Rainboom,The Cutie Mark Chronicles,The Return of Harmony part 1 and 2,Luna Eclipsed,Secret of my Excess,The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000, It's About Time,Ponyville Confidential.
Dave Polsky:Feeling Pinkie Keen and Over a Barrel.
San Diego Comic Con 2012 had a panel and they showed some Season 3 stuff if you want to look for that. Other then that they have been quiet about Season 3.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 02, 2012, 04:50:22 AM
Well this was just uploaded just now. It is a take on the "Two Best Friends Play" series on youtube but it is Luna and Celestia and them playing games.
This is Resident Evil 4. They have Portal 2 and Assassin's Creed:Brotherhood as well.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 06, 2012, 05:24:25 PM
So for those waiting for the MLP comic like myself it has been pushed back slightly because of demand. There is lots of preorders for it and it got pushed back to fill the demand. The artist of it made a journal entry about it. November 28 is the new street date. http://andypriceart.deviantart.com/journal/Important-News-on-the-MLP-Comic-331014657
So the main stuff in November are Equestria LA, MLP Comic, and Season 3.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 09, 2012, 07:52:55 AM
Well The Top Ten videos of the month of September have been voted on and posted. Also the runner of the top ten videos will be going going away again to do some real life stuff again like college. The new runner of the video for next month will jhaller2.
Here is the September's videos.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Da Jarvis on October 09, 2012, 03:24:07 PM
Intersting that it took me this long to find a Pony thread in this board xD.
Anyways, anyone know when Season 3 is going to start? I remember one of the songs was released online by Hasbro, but aside from that, I haven't heard anything.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on October 09, 2012, 04:25:23 PM
Intersting that it took me this long to find a Pony thread in this board xD.
Anyways, anyone know when Season 3 is going to start? I remember one of the songs was released online by Hasbro, but aside from that, I haven't heard anything.
From an earlier post we know November. My Wife is excited.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 09, 2012, 08:20:24 PM
Yeah November is the month at the moment. Haven't had a solid date yet but New York Comic Con is this week On October 11 to the 14th and there is going to be a panel there and I am guessing there will be a solid set date announced there. Just a guess on my part. I did listen to the 2 songs from San Diego Comic Con and they are pretty good.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 10, 2012, 09:07:42 AM
For those not in the know today 2 years ago the show aired on The Hub and also the channel launched and well it pretty much went everywhere afterwards. I went through the Equestria Daily archives and there was lots of forums that had MLP:FIM threads. I will say that most of them were quite expansive.
In any case I found a pretty nice banner someone made on DA for the occasion.
(http://i.imgur.com/FhQ4C.png)
That was done in about 3 hours.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Da Jarvis on October 10, 2012, 12:53:35 PM
In any case I found a pretty nice banner someone made on DA for the occasion.
(http://i.imgur.com/FhQ4C.png)
Wow. That looks incredible. The art, music, and video content the community constatnly creates is one of the best things about being into the show. Even though I have been waiting for Season 3, I think the fan-made content has held me over pretty well :)
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Caliban on October 10, 2012, 01:54:52 PM
Well The Top Ten videos of the month of September have been voted on and posted. Also the runner of the top ten videos will be going going away again to do some real life stuff again like college. The new runner of the video for next month will jhaller2.
Here is the September's videos.
Well if that ain't a knock-off of Franky from One Piece at 10:33, or right on the video image before it's clicked.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 10, 2012, 07:23:50 PM
Yep Jarvis that is one of the things that brought me into the fanbase back in August of 2011. This is actually my first time having to wait for the new episodes since I came into the show just as the Season 2 openers were starting to air.
Not really sure if that is the case but that is pretty close so I asked the creator about it. Few subtile references I can see in that video. AppleJack is Samurai Jack, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy are Ryu and Ken, In the Pinkie Pie part at the 11:45 mark is a reference to one of his previous videos which is a reference to the Power Puff Girls.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Lithium on October 10, 2012, 08:32:32 PM
not to mention the epic (and obvious) parappa the rapper crossover with rainbow dash and fluttershy (who are ryu and dan (http://marvelvscapcom.wikia.com/wiki/Dan) i think). but yeah, considering all the references, the guy at 10:33 is probably supposed to be a nod to Franky.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 10, 2012, 08:52:12 PM
Ah you are probably right Lithium. See this is also one of the things I love about the community. It brings music, cartoons, and many of the things I grew up with and put them into the fan projects.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Da Jarvis on October 10, 2012, 10:50:09 PM
I finally got a chance to watch Friendship was Magic (I think it was like 3rd or 2nd place in the top 10 of September) and maybe it's because I really like Bebop, but I feel that video is done really well!
You know Maxi, I got into the series for the same reason. Back when Season 1 had just finished, I watched the show with some friends based on some of the PMV's that I had seen and I was just shocked at how enjoyable the show is! Then again, anything done by people with that much animation experience is hard to top.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 10, 2012, 11:08:30 PM
Friendship was Magic got 2nd by 1 vote. The top 3 votes in September Top Ten was only separated by 3 votes. Here was 3rd place.
I actually got to see a sneak peak of a little of it in a livestream and it its really cool. Feedsy who did this showed some of the things that inspired this type of PMV. He also did the Ponies Royale video that I linked to earlier in the thread.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Da Jarvis on October 10, 2012, 11:50:11 PM
Friendship was Magic got 2nd by 1 vote. The top 3 votes in September Top Ten was only separated by 3 votes. Here was 3rd place.
You know, I really liked this one too. It wasn't what you find in your typical PMV and it's a really catchy song!
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 11, 2012, 12:18:31 AM
Yep Feedsy is one of my fave PMV artists in the community because he has a certain style to it.
I made a PMV and Animation playlist which currently is about a hour long. The PMVs and animations have to be as good as the video Disconnected on the playlist to be put on there.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 11, 2012, 05:10:40 PM
Here is the Top Ten Brony Songs of September
Gotta say Number 1 was my fave this month.
Title: NYCC MLP:FIM Panel
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 11, 2012, 08:45:40 PM
Well there was a panel today at NYCC for the show and I will get this out of the way first there wasn't a release date announced for Season 3 an exact date for it.
There was lots of possible spoilers for season 3 so I am linking them instead of posting them all here. http://www.mlponies.com/2012/10/11/new-york-comic-con-panel-details/ (http://www.mlponies.com/2012/10/11/new-york-comic-con-panel-details/)
Here is the whole panel and many of the responses to it in the comments as videos. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/10/full-new-york-comic-con-2012-panel.html#more (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/10/full-new-york-comic-con-2012-panel.html#more)
Full Season 3 clip without the audience. https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=946725347899
Title: Season 3 has been confirmed for November 10th 2012
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 18, 2012, 01:22:03 PM
http://family-room.ew.com/2012/10/18/my-little-pony-season-3-premiere/#disqus_thread (http://family-room.ew.com/2012/10/18/my-little-pony-season-3-premiere/#disqus_thread) Entertainment weekly got the scoop first and has been confirmed by The Hubs twitter and Facebook pages.
https://twitter.com/HubTVNetwork/status/258970326543781888 (https://twitter.com/HubTVNetwork/status/258970326543781888) and http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=424568707592217&set=a.155347071181050.33326.119249468124144&type=1&theater (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=424568707592217&set=a.155347071181050.33326.119249468124144&type=1&theater)
Pretty excited for season 3 and by the sound of the Entertainment weekly article it sounds like the episodes may be a little longer then the usual 22 minute format. I also can't wait to see what is going to be in the upcoming season as far as expanding the world goes.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on October 18, 2012, 02:39:47 PM
They'll be 9 towns :P.
Glad to get a date.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 18, 2012, 02:57:49 PM
Well I also meant where they will be heading in the season.There is tons of different mythological species in Equestria where they can go. I know the first episodes they will be heading to The Crystal Mountains Which is the city north of Canterlot looking at the map.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 21, 2012, 11:25:32 PM
For those that are interested. The entire first season of the show is going to be on Amazon.com and only there for $24.49. It will release on December 4th. Amazon Season 1 Set (http://www.amazon.com/Little-Pony-Friendship-Magic-Exclusive/dp/B0096W47NO/ref=sr_1_5?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1347027291&sr=1-5&keywords=my+little+pony%3A+friendship+is+magic) Bonus material will be brand new audio commentary with the cast and crew. Also as far as I am aware this is the first time in America that there is a season set. There is others in Australia
Here is further details about the the season 1 amazon set.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 23, 2012, 08:46:22 AM
Everfree Radio aired a new show this past Sunday. Here is the premiere episode.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 28, 2012, 01:54:45 AM
So a few days till Halloween and lots of Bronies have carved Pumpkins. Equestria Daily a week or so ago asked the fanbase to submit entrees for for the Event and there is 79 of them. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/10/pumpkin-event-entry-post.html
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 29, 2012, 10:45:26 PM
Found a mod video of Skyrim that uses pretty much all of the Pony mods in Skyrim.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 01, 2012, 05:25:26 PM
Well the first episode of 6 of the MLP online game is out and well the site has been taken down by how much it is being hit by Bronies so I am just going to leave the page of EQD where you can find all the links later for when it settles down.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 03, 2012, 01:21:59 PM
Well EQLA has started and it is being streamed here if you want to watch it. This will be the last Con of the year. http://www.everfree.net/eqla/
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 05, 2012, 03:44:02 PM
Well for those that were in the stream it was a absolute blast and so funny and it was so informative as well.
Also this weekend is the when the airing of the first episode airs on Saturday of Season 3. I usually hop in a livestream since I don't have The Hub and watch the new episodes as they air. Everfree Network has the Con recorded and they just have to upload it so it will likely be up throughout this week.
Here is some interviews with the VAs and writers in the mean time. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/11/eqla-megapost-part-1.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/11/eqla-megapost-part-1.html)
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 10, 2012, 08:09:06 PM
Finished watching the 2 parter Season 3 episodes for a 4th time today.
It was pretty solid for an Season opener and all the Mane 6 had a part in it and I liked the songs in it. It had a nice backstory bit for those that have been watching the show for a while. Apparently lots of stuff happened in Equestria 1,000 years ago. The villain was okay but I am kinda interested in finding more about him.To add a bit more on this I did like the villain he was just a bit different from the past villains in the series in that he wasn't there most of the episode persay but you could feel his presence. Also this episode did bring back 2 characters from the season 2 finale so you may want to watch that one first before watching this one.
Here is an episode recap from yesterdays episode from EQD. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/11/the-crystal-empire-parts-1-and-2.html#more (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/11/the-crystal-empire-parts-1-and-2.html#more)
Here is Everfree Radio's review of The Crystal Empire. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M946OfQRxdI&feature=g-u-u (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M946OfQRxdI&feature=g-u-u)
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 16, 2012, 05:36:05 PM
The next episode is going to be a Pinkie Pie episode and the show staff has said that it is their fave of the season.
Here is a few clips of the episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wY0NpmYopzA
Just gotta say that with double the Pinkie Pie well the crazyness and 4th wall breaking is going to get out of hand.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on November 16, 2012, 06:15:51 PM
Watched the first episode. Pretty typical first episode of the season. Now for the good stuff.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 16, 2012, 07:08:12 PM
Yep the season openers are typically the adventure or the villain type episodes and then the rest of the episodes till it gets to the season finale go into the slice of life episodes with a little adventure episodes thrown in. I will say to elaborate on the season 3 opener I will say the villain was a lot different from the villians we had so far in the series in that he didn't have a presence but he was always there. Some people compared him to Sauron from Lord of the Rings in that he was a overbearing presence and that he was more of "ticking clock" Most of the time in the episode he was his non physical form. The rest of the cast had to do things to stop him from getting to his goal. It was the classic "is there enough time to do everything that can be done to complete our own task while stopping the villian's from competing their goal"
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on November 16, 2012, 09:18:33 PM
Yep the season openers are typically the adventure or the villain type episodes and then the rest of the episodes till it gets to the season finale go into the slice of life episodes with a little adventure episodes thrown in. I will say to elaborate on the season 3 opener I will say the villain was a lot different from the villians we had so far in the series in that he didn't have a presence but he was always there. Some people compared him to Sauron from Lord of the Rings in that he was a overbearing presence and that he was more of "ticking clock" Most of the time in the episode he was his non physical form. The rest of the cast had to do things to stop him from getting to his goal. It was the classic "is there enough time to do everything that can be done to complete our own task while stopping the villian's from competing their goal"
Effectively he was a moon with a big smiling face on him :P
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 16, 2012, 09:21:48 PM
Yep the season openers are typically the adventure or the villain type episodes and then the rest of the episodes till it gets to the season finale go into the slice of life episodes with a little adventure episodes thrown in. I will say to elaborate on the season 3 opener I will say the villain was a lot different from the villians we had so far in the series in that he didn't have a presence but he was always there. Some people compared him to Sauron from Lord of the Rings in that he was a overbearing presence and that he was more of "ticking clock" Most of the time in the episode he was his non physical form. The rest of the cast had to do things to stop him from getting to his goal. It was the classic "is there enough time to do everything that can be done to complete our own task while stopping the villian's from competing their goal"
Effectively he was a moon with a big smiling face on him :P:
Yep that is another way to put it.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on November 16, 2012, 09:22:47 PM
Yep the season openers are typically the adventure or the villain type episodes and then the rest of the episodes till it gets to the season finale go into the slice of life episodes with a little adventure episodes thrown in. I will say to elaborate on the season 3 opener I will say the villain was a lot different from the villians we had so far in the series in that he didn't have a presence but he was always there. Some people compared him to Sauron from Lord of the Rings in that he was a overbearing presence and that he was more of "ticking clock" Most of the time in the episode he was his non physical form. The rest of the cast had to do things to stop him from getting to his goal. It was the classic "is there enough time to do everything that can be done to complete our own task while stopping the villian's from competing their goal"
Effectively he was a moon with a big smiling face on him :P:
Yep that is another way to put it.
Though I do think it was a waste of a cool pony design.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 16, 2012, 10:40:23 PM
Yep the season openers are typically the adventure or the villain type episodes and then the rest of the episodes till it gets to the season finale go into the slice of life episodes with a little adventure episodes thrown in. I will say to elaborate on the season 3 opener I will say the villain was a lot different from the villians we had so far in the series in that he didn't have a presence but he was always there. Some people compared him to Sauron from Lord of the Rings in that he was a overbearing presence and that he was more of "ticking clock" Most of the time in the episode he was his non physical form. The rest of the cast had to do things to stop him from getting to his goal. It was the classic "is there enough time to do everything that can be done to complete our own task while stopping the villian's from competing their goal"
Effectively he was a moon with a big smiling face on him :P: :
Yep that is another way to put it.
Though I do think it was a waste of a cool pony design.
Well I personally think that that wasn't the end of King Sombra. The end of the episode his horn was intact and he did grow back his own horn earlier in the episode so he could come back in his smoke form or his horn could be picked up by someone else and his power could be transfered that way.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 20, 2012, 03:03:45 AM
As for the new Pinkie Pie episode I watched it again now and it was really good. It was written by Dave Polsky who wrote for season 1 and the episodes Feeling Pinkie Keen and Over a Barrel. Feeling Pinkie Keen was the episode where the "pinkie sense" got into the show and it was one of the funniest episodes. As for this episode it was pretty solid entry in to the "slice of life" type episodes for season 3 to start the season. There was more continuity from previous episodes.
I saw Rainbow Dash relaxing in the sun reading a book from the Daring Doo episode. I saw Tank from Find a Pet.
For Fluttershy There was continuity from 2 episodes Party of One and Lesson Zero. There was a bear in the episode which I am pretty sure the same one from Lesson Zero which was the one which Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were talking about in Party of One to Pinkie Pie.
As for Pinkie Pie the main focus of the episode she was everywhere in this episode.There was lots of gags and such but at the same time there was also the balancer to the episode if you look at the episode closely. This episode I can relate to the message because online I am apart of a lot of fan bases and it is so hard to please everyone and it can get hard to do at times and I sometimes don't focus as much as I could or should on myself.
Here is a few episode reviews. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzXn89SqMrg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzXn89SqMrg) and
I have actually never seen this specific thing before on DA. It is an interesting read and the only other pony genetics thing I have seen before was a video from Paleosteno which was made after the Baby Cakes episode.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 02, 2012, 02:42:44 AM
So the past two weeks there was a CMC episode and this morning there was a Trixie episode which is a character from season one from the episode Boast Busters.
The CMC episode was called One Bad Apple and was a bullying episode and had a new character Babs Seed and she was related to AppleBloom. I will just say it did a fairly good job covering the bullying issue without being heavy handed about it and it had a real catchy song in it. The song has been remixed about 20 times in the first 48 hours of the episode.
As for the Trixie episode there has been lots of talk since Boast Busters aired on how she could come back and I think this episode nailed it as far as keeping her character somewhat but also having a good conclusion to the episode. I won't spoil the episode because it deserves to be watched and drawn to ones own conclusion about how it was handled. I will just say that I wasn't that much of a fan of Trixie but this episode made me neutral on her.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on December 02, 2012, 03:56:38 PM
Haven't watched the Trixie one yet but, I will say on the on One Bad Apple I wasn't overly fond of the episode. I thought that they designed Babs Seed to look to much like a bully. Instantly I saw here and knew she was going to be trouble only. As for the song in the episode it felt a lot like pandering to the remix community. Less like something that naturally went into the series as something derived from the series. I hope that will not be a trend.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 03, 2012, 06:52:53 AM
Hmm Babs Seed I thought that she was an okay character. It is hard to come up with a new character and have a good backstory for them and still make them stand out as a character. Shining Armor from the Season 2 finale episode A Canterlot Wedding is probably the strongest that comes to mind.
As for the song what did you thing felt that was pandering about it. It was popish? Daniel did make a Rock version to the song but he hasn't released it yet. He did make a remix of the song though.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on December 03, 2012, 12:05:06 PM
Hmm Babs Seed I thought that she was an okay character. It is hard to come up with a new character and have a good backstory for them and still make them stand out as a character. Shining Armor from the Season 2 finale episode A Canterlot Wedding is probably the strongest that comes to mind.
As for the song what did you thing felt that was pandering about it. It was popish? Daniel did make a Rock version to the song but he hasn't released it yet. He did make a remix of the song though.
The transitions in the song and how it cut around. Felt different then what they done before and more akin to the post edits that Fan have done.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 03, 2012, 12:46:55 PM
Hmm Babs Seed I thought that she was an okay character. It is hard to come up with a new character and have a good backstory for them and still make them stand out as a character. Shining Armor from the Season 2 finale episode A Canterlot Wedding is probably the strongest that comes to mind.
As for the song what did you thing felt that was pandering about it. It was popish? Daniel did make a Rock version to the song but he hasn't released it yet. He did make a remix of the song though.
The transitions in the song and how it cut around. Felt different then what they done before and more akin to the post edits that Fan have done.
I guess I can see your point and how it looped back around again. I just thing the song at that point was having a conversation as well be catchy which I think they did.
Find a Pet, Ballad of the Crystal empire and now Babs Seed has told a conversation with the lyrics. I personally think that it will most likely not be a trend since there is many styles that Daniel could do with the music. Also they do the seasons a year before they air.I believe that Daniels part is in the middle of the production cycle just a FYI.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: ShyGuy on December 06, 2012, 03:49:21 PM
So John De Lancie, aka Q from Star Trek, was in town and did an interview about Bronies of all things. He does a voice on the show and is doing a documentary about the fans.
Here is the article: http://www.inlander.com/spokane/article-18663-guys-and-dolls.html
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 06, 2012, 04:32:00 PM
Yeah John De Lancie does the voice of Discord on the show a villain from the Season 2 opener. Fun Fact. Before the episode was written they did not have the voice for John De Lancie but they did get him. Also the character Discord was written for John De Lancie.
As for that documentary is from an outsiders perspective from the fanbase. There is another one that is from inside the community that Saberspark and Paleosteno are doing right now which should be out soon.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 07, 2012, 04:46:56 PM
Speaking of PaleoSteno he did a video review of the Trixie episode and its pretty good. He does shorter reviews that get to the point and are about 5 mins long roughly.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on December 07, 2012, 05:33:20 PM
Got to see "Magic Duel" Another Ultimate Power Corrupts Ultimately episode. In fact it reminded me of Season 3 opener and Season 2 Opener. What is it with evil ponies and putting Ponyville under glass or like.
It was nice to see more little thing for people who have watched for a while like the rock farm. Not a bad episode. I don't see how juggling animals would be hard for Twilight Sparkle at the beginning of the episode because she's been lifting more and larger objects all the time.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 07, 2012, 05:47:51 PM
Yeah there was lots of call back from MA Larsons episodes in this episode which was pretty cool. I also liked the opening before the theme song. Apparently it was a Gremlins reference with the old shop keeper. I also like the part with Zecora and her pretty much being Yoda from Return of the Jedi.
Also I didn't really have an high opinion on Trixie before this episode but this episode did change it for me.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on December 07, 2012, 07:33:57 PM
Yeah there was lots of call back from MA Larsons episodes in this episode which was pretty cool. I also liked the opening before the theme song. Apparently it was a Gremlins reference with the old shop keeper. I also like the part with Zecora and her pretty much being Yoda from Return of the Jedi.
Also I didn't really have an high opinion on Trixie before this episode but this episode did change it for me.
The Beginning was amusing.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 08, 2012, 02:45:57 PM
Yeah there was lots of call back from MA Larsons episodes in this episode which was pretty cool. I also liked the opening before the theme song. Apparently it was a Gremlins reference with the old shop keeper. I also like the part with Zecora and her pretty much being Yoda from Return of the Jedi.
Also I didn't really have an high opinion on Trixie before this episode but this episode did change it for me.
The Beginning was amusing.
Yeah I did like the beginning and the rest of the episode.
Well just finished watching the new episode a few times and it was a Scootaloo episode and it has been a long time coming.
Few things I noticed off the bat.
It was written by someone who hasn't written any episodes in the series. Her name was Corey Powell. I liked how they had all the CMC and sisters back in the episode as well. I did like Scoots portrail through the episode and how she grew through it. I also liked how we found out more about other characters in the series and what they did when they were not doing what they normally do.
I did like all the small callbacks in this episode that they have. Chronological from the start of season 1 to now here is the ones I saw.
The trees from Season 1 episode 2 where the first song comes in, Season 1 episode 16 where Rainbow Dash saves Rarity was mentioned around the campfire by Scootaloo, Rarity's Fainting couch and it is on wheels comes back from Lesson Zero and she is being pushed by sweetie Belle at a point, Also Harry the bear which was first mentioned by Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy in Season 1 episode 25 and later came back in Lesson Zero and in Season 3 episode 3 Too Many Pinkie Pies. Also Luna came back and she has more of an appearance from her Season 3 episode 1 and 2 then her Season 2 episode 4 appearance in that she is more calm.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 10, 2012, 11:40:29 AM
November Top 10 came out and they were pretty good.
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Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Ceric on December 10, 2012, 02:26:37 PM
Watched the Scootaloo episode yesterday. Pretty typical fair. Though I do have to wonder where are Scootaloo parents and why isn't she up in Cloudsdale. I mean Pound Cake can fly some but Scootaloo who is much older doesn't seem to be able to. Are her parents not Pagasi like Pound Cake's? Its nice to see what Luna actual role is in the world in ation. This episode was a long time coming because we all knew that Rainbow Dash would become her defacto sister.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 10, 2012, 03:03:27 PM
Yeah there was some questions left unanswered in the episode but it was nice to see Rainbow Dash bonding with Scootaloo.I thought this episode was a mix of Sisterhooves Social, Sonic Rainboom and a little Lunar Eclipsed in one. Yeah with Luna if you think about some of the past episodes it explains where she was during the Royal wedding episode. I mean She does have to sleep herself during the day to help out during the night of all the citizens of Equestria. Only real exception was the season 3 opener.
I will say that this episode is probably my fave now of the season which is a pretty impressive thing considering what has aired in previous episodes. Too Many Pinkie Pies, Magic Dual and The Crystal Empire and this it is pretty solid so far.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: Morari on December 12, 2012, 10:30:43 PM
This thread should be renamed to the "Maxi Memorial Thread (with Ponies)".
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: UncleBob on November 25, 2013, 10:07:38 AM
I'm just going to leave this here...http://www.thegloss.com/2013/03/23/culture/my-little-pony-le/ (http://www.thegloss.com/2013/03/23/culture/my-little-pony-le/)
Oh god, is that that thing with that guy who wanted to stop Kevinsano fr- OH **** YES IT IS.
You... you do not want to go down the dark, dark spiral of learning about that 'Jin' fellow who married his Twilight Plushie. things get weeeeeeird.
Title: Re: Here there be ponies
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 20, 2018, 11:53:17 PM
Do I even tempt to bump this thread...… Yes Yes I do.
I am just going to say that I kind of fell out of this fandom at least reduced my activity from when I used to post a lot of MLP:FIM stuffs. I do go to meetups with local people here in Phoenix and watching the episodes as they come out but I don't really interact with the fandom at large anymore. I'm just going to say there is still problems within it and not just the groan worthy stiff like the above and other stuff but actual toxic stuff.
In any case Gen 4 is coming to a close with the 9th season to be its last and we are nearing the end of the 8th season currently. Also Bronycon is hosting its last convention next year so it is fitting the two are ending.
