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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic season 5 |OT| 100+ episodes and better than ever!
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wookieofdoom
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If those are the characters episode 100 focuses on, I am going to be very disappointed.
UberTag
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Well, that episode was something else... non-stop Trollestia, Maud doing her best Statler and Waldorf routine, alternate sock puppet dimensions, Rarity getting slimed with Gak, Discord pulling a Solid Snake, Pinkie Pie shaking the camera... I have to say, I was impressed with this ep more than a skosh.
Spike's never going to get to hang out at the Gala, is he?
Spike's never going to get to hang out at the Gala, is he?
DrForester
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And since Larson as editing and not Meghan we get the first episode since S2 where Celestia gets to do more than deliver exposition!
I loved this episode:
The Rarity scene Ubertag just posted (though she was wearing another dress later).
The Pinkie Pie + Discord Scene (solid snake/camera shake).
I'm pretty sure Pinkie Pie spent the Gala talking to a timelord.
We saw Discords House/Dimension (felt sorry for the delivery pony).
Discord throwing the disco bowl to get the Smooze to run over the others when they wanted to help Fluttershy and Treehugger.
The dimension scene when Discord wanted to get rid of Treehugger.
Though what was up with that singing that Treehugger used to calm The Smooze?
Celestia sounded...off to me or something. Like, her voice was different (though I guess we haven't heard her for awhile so maybe I just forgot what it sounded like?).
Celestia talked about it being the most fun Gala in years... Has it been years since the Gala in the first season or did Celestia forget about it?
Also, is Twilight just a really terrible judge of character or something (too serious?)? Shouldn't she know that Celestia likes to have fun. I mean we see Celestia in the show (both Galas) and comics (though I suppose that doesn't necessarily count) and she does seem to have a nice sense of humor (I suppose if you've lived a 1000+ years you do think of things differently than everyone else).
The Rarity scene Ubertag just posted (though she was wearing another dress later).
The Pinkie Pie + Discord Scene (solid snake/camera shake).
I'm pretty sure Pinkie Pie spent the Gala talking to a timelord.
We saw Discords House/Dimension (felt sorry for the delivery pony).
Discord throwing the disco bowl to get the Smooze to run over the others when they wanted to help Fluttershy and Treehugger.
The dimension scene when Discord wanted to get rid of Treehugger.
Though what was up with that singing that Treehugger used to calm The Smooze?
Celestia sounded...off to me or something. Like, her voice was different (though I guess we haven't heard her for awhile so maybe I just forgot what it sounded like?).
Celestia talked about it being the most fun Gala in years... Has it been years since the Gala in the first season or did Celestia forget about it?
Also, is Twilight just a really terrible judge of character or something (too serious?)? Shouldn't she know that Celestia likes to have fun. I mean we see Celestia in the show (both Galas) and comics (though I suppose that doesn't necessarily count) and she does seem to have a nice sense of humor (I suppose if you've lived a 1000+ years you do think of things differently than everyone else).
UberTag
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Gallagher Discord is best Discord.
D'oh, I can't believe I forgot to mention that scene. It may have actually been my favorite of them all - especially because Celestia laughed at the joke.
SigmasonicX
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Huh, I thought for sure you'd be angry that Celestia got her magic sealed.
This was a really fun episode, with no end to great scenes. My favorite is probably the sock puppet world. I was surprised to see a Metal Gear reference, complete with the alert sound effect. I liked how the scene with the mailpony in Discord's dimension worked as a gag and as a good (if absurd) justification for how the plot got started.
I liked the portrayal of a jealous Discord, keeping him pathetic and dangerous at the same time. On one hand, it was a bit of a waste to have a major villain like the Smooze in a role like this, but it was a pretty fun character. Treehugger was a fine character, but that music playing every time she spoke got a bit annoying. The other characters all had short but nice moments, especially Maud and Celestia.
I did think it was odd how no one seemed to acknowledge the events of "The Best Night Ever", other than the title drop from the CMC. No one mentioned how bad the previous one was, and Twilight got surprised again that Celestia likes it to be chaotic.
Lupin the Third
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Given Celestia's behavior, it's very possible the whole horn-magic thing was for show.
The lack of Best Night Ever acknowledgement is a bit of a bugaboo for me, especially w/r/t Twilight's behavior and reaction to Celestia's "best gala in a long time" stuff. Like, how long ago was the last one exactly? The best line in that episode was her assertion "The GGG is always awful!"
DrForester
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Celestia's comment at the end worked to show she planned for the Gala to be fun and was never in any real danger.
wookieofdoom
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Boy, you can certainly see the M.A. Larson influence on this season. Super weird episode, but highly enjoyable. So many references, I wonder if this show is even made for it's target demographic some times.
I loved Tree Hugger. I laughed when they said her name. She was perfect. "Blesssssingsss...." Lol. Reminded me of those hippies form the Rarity micro-series comic. A lot of great moments and it was nice to see Celestia get some of her humor and personality back. More of that please.
Edit-I love that Pinkie really annoys Discord. He rejected her help when he was sick in Three's A Crowd and now he couldn't even bring himself to mooch a ticket from her. It's almost like she is too chaotic even for him.
I loved Tree Hugger. I laughed when they said her name. She was perfect. "Blesssssingsss...." Lol. Reminded me of those hippies form the Rarity micro-series comic. A lot of great moments and it was nice to see Celestia get some of her humor and personality back. More of that please.
Edit-I love that Pinkie really annoys Discord. He rejected her help when he was sick in Three's A Crowd and now he couldn't even bring himself to mooch a ticket from her. It's almost like she is too chaotic even for him.
Rhomega Beta
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It's so hard to say. There's no definitive timeline here, and we're on the 5th season. Surely it's been longer than a year.
SparksterMeta0
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Insane episode, but a lot of fun. I feel like there must've been loads of visual gags and references in there that totally passed me by.
Another fun performance by Delancie, and while Tree Hugger's character was a little on the nose, I liked the part she played in events. Also fun seeing Celestia getting a little screentime, as others have mentioned.
Another fun performance by Delancie, and while Tree Hugger's character was a little on the nose, I liked the part she played in events. Also fun seeing Celestia getting a little screentime, as others have mentioned.
DrForester
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I submit that we have seen the CMC cutie marks.
SigmasonicX
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EDIT: Uh, DrForrester, those symbols don't have anything to do with their skills at all.
While I figured that Discord's gala outfit came from Dumb & Dumber, I didn't realize until now that the Smooze's blue top hat makes it a matching pair.
Since people have been asking about it elsewhere, for the record, Spike does appear in a few scenes at the Gala, albeit in the background. Can't find good screencaps, though.
Gif of best part of the episode
The Shining
The rotating here is really impressive
Credits for this episode reveal that Nicole Oliver (Celestia) played Tree Hugger, which I didn't figure at all. Also, the mailpony was played by Ashleigh Ball, which I also didn't expect.
Also, it's totally my headcanon now that Tree Hugger and Fluttershy get stoned together. I was convinced of this by fanart in today's ED Drawfriend, but I figure posting art depicting that here is probably a bannable offense. There was also a comic I found amusing where Tree Hugger hits on Fluttershy after hearing that she's a tree or something, but blushing probably pushes it over the line for posting.
And now that I've seen it suggested elsewhere, Celestia was totally tipsy at the end of the episode.
While I figured that Discord's gala outfit came from Dumb & Dumber, I didn't realize until now that the Smooze's blue top hat makes it a matching pair.
Since people have been asking about it elsewhere, for the record, Spike does appear in a few scenes at the Gala, albeit in the background. Can't find good screencaps, though.
Gif of best part of the episode
And for those that watch Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
The Shining
The rotating here is really impressive
Credits for this episode reveal that Nicole Oliver (Celestia) played Tree Hugger, which I didn't figure at all. Also, the mailpony was played by Ashleigh Ball, which I also didn't expect.
Also, it's totally my headcanon now that Tree Hugger and Fluttershy get stoned together. I was convinced of this by fanart in today's ED Drawfriend, but I figure posting art depicting that here is probably a bannable offense. There was also a comic I found amusing where Tree Hugger hits on Fluttershy after hearing that she's a tree or something, but blushing probably pushes it over the line for posting.
And now that I've seen it suggested elsewhere, Celestia was totally tipsy at the end of the episode.
I wouldn't have guessed either of those casting notes; I love how versatile the cast is on this show.
Can't say I could see Fluttershy ever using any kind of drug (I'll bet she wouldn't even drink, frankly) but the idea of Celestia getting drunk at the gala is pretty amusing. She'd have had to sit through so many of them now I'm pretty sure she'd do just about anything to pass the time.
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I'm not suggesting it was a reference, just made me smile.
Amibguous Cad
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So basically it's polyamory: the episode
Gold Coins for Cats
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I submit that we have seen the CMC cutie marks.
It fits Bloom's and Belle's names, but not their talents, and Scoot's talent, but not name. (Assuming we're looking at a dragonfly's agility and buzziness.)
I kinda think you're right though, they're simple designs and would go well. I would just wonder what they mean.
UberTag
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Is Spike always that elusive in this ep or is he at least seen interacting with others and having fun?
Also...
Outside of his scene at the start of the episode he shows up four times by my count, always in the background (and always holding food).
Also...
I love that bit. Tara's delivery of Twi's "Hey!" kills me; it's not quite anger, more like mild affront.
Pinkie Pie is looking up at Discord. That boy is looking straight ahead at a girl (?) whose waist is at eye level...
Yeah, Twilght's "Hey!" and Celestia's giggle makes it one of my favorite scenes in perhaps the whole series.
Well yeah, as I said, I'm not suggesting it was a reference. As a viewer of both Steven Universe and MLP I just couldn't help but make the connection.
I just love it when people take the piss out of Twilight. The bit in "Testing, 1, 2, 3" where Rainbow Dash draws the super-tall picture of Twi always cracks me up too.
DrForester
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Is Spike always that elusive in this ep or is he at least seen interacting with others and having fun?
Also...
Well, Twilight, you do suck at flying.
alfredofroylan
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Kojima re-twitted that scene
https://twitter.com/kojima_hideo
https://twitter.com/kojima_hideo
wookieofdoom
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I submit that we have seen the CMC cutie marks.
You may be onto something here...
SigmasonicX
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Pearl is a woman... well, at least as much as Piccolo is a man. Context is that they are trying to teach Steven how to dance (basically), and part of the dance involves pinning your partner against the wall.
Also, I was seriously considering changing my avatar to he sock puppet, but I decided it just wasn't as appealing as a still image.
A (sorta) deleted scene, the line can be overheard in the background.
https://twitter.com/M_A_Larson/status/599739895876169729
https://twitter.com/M_A_Larson/status/599739895876169729
SigmasonicX
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Disappointing they cut this out, or rather put it in the background.
On another note, it's also disappointing that we aren't seeing any particular uptick in art with Wheat Grass and Flax Seed from the comics. It is interesting that we now have three major hippy ponies and all of them act pretty differently, though, despite two of them being high as kites.
Also,
Choppasmith
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Great episode all around. I too did not expect Nicole Oliver being the voice of Tree Hugger. Her chanting had my sister and I rolling!
I'll admit I'm looking forward to seeing humanized artwork of that particular scene.
Is the sock puppet dimension supposed to reference something specifically or was it completely random?
I'll admit I'm looking forward to seeing humanized artwork of that particular scene.
Is the sock puppet dimension supposed to reference something specifically or was it completely random?
SigmasonicX
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I recall thinking that about that scene in "Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 3000" and it inexplicably took weeks for it to happen.
The sock puppet dimension is random.
SigmasonicX
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wookieofdoom
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Wow! For that I don't expected.
And that was one fun episode. So many things going on.
Is there a scene where Fluttershy make a face that remember the adventure time's horse or it is just my imagination?
SigmasonicX
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You mean the face she makes when Discord tells her to tell the story about how they got two cakes and she tells the story? I haven't seen the Adventure Time episode you're referring to in a while (with the horse outside the house), but I guess the expressions were similar.
SigmasonicX
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That picture reminds me, new Gala dresses vs. old Gala dresses
I suppose I am biased by the fact that season 1 had an entire episode about their creation, and that I haven't taken a good look at the new ones, but the old dresses feel better overall. The new ones are nice, though, and I liked the hairstyles of Twilight, Fluttershy, and Rarity at least (didn't really get a good look at the others).
I suppose I am biased by the fact that season 1 had an entire episode about their creation, and that I haven't taken a good look at the new ones, but the old dresses feel better overall. The new ones are nice, though, and I liked the hairstyles of Twilight, Fluttershy, and Rarity at least (didn't really get a good look at the others).
The new ones are not as good as the first ones, but they are nice too.
Choppasmith
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Kinda disturbing when you think of stoned as having something to do with rocks and not drugs.
SigmasonicX
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Think of how horrifying this must have been
Moonlight Serenade
Similar concept to a comic I mentioned I wouldn't post, except this is much safer
Moonlight Serenade
Similar concept to a comic I mentioned I wouldn't post, except this is much safer
DrForester
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We have Pony Signs....
Season 5 Episode 9 - Slice of Life
Air Date: June 13, 2015
Synopsis: As Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Rarity battle a monster, the rest of Ponyville rushes to make it to a wedding on time.
Season 5 Episode 10 - Princess Spike
Air Date: June 20, 2015
Synopsis: When Spike is put in charge of making sure nothing disturbs Princess Twilight, the power soon goes to his head and he begins making decisions in her name.
Season 5 Episode 11 - Party Pooped
Air Date: No airdate yet
Synopsis: An important friendship summit takes a disastrous turn and it's up to Pinkie Pie to save the day.
Season 5 Episode 9 - Slice of Life
Air Date: June 13, 2015
Synopsis: As Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Rarity battle a monster, the rest of Ponyville rushes to make it to a wedding on time.
Season 5 Episode 10 - Princess Spike
Air Date: June 20, 2015
Synopsis: When Spike is put in charge of making sure nothing disturbs Princess Twilight, the power soon goes to his head and he begins making decisions in her name.
Season 5 Episode 11 - Party Pooped
Air Date: No airdate yet
Synopsis: An important friendship summit takes a disastrous turn and it's up to Pinkie Pie to save the day.
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