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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
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DrForester
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RomanticHeroX said:
All for the pegasus pony love, but....
RomanticHeroX
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The fandom definitely has made me like Scoot more than the show itself does, and Spitfire is great just by Rainbow association.
meltingparappa
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I hereby elect you president of good taste.RomanticHeroX said:
RomanticHeroX
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Yeah but
RomanticHeroX
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Myke Greywolf
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You are a very cool person.RomanticHeroX said:
No matter what ponies are your favorite.
WrathOfOtaibah
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OK may I ask you guys a question? What makes you guys think this show is more than a little kids show for girls?
I watched the first 3 episodes, I was curious as to why there was so much love for it from grown men. And honestly there's nothing wrong with the show, it is a show clearly aimed at prepubescent girls who wil buy toys of ponies to brush their hair and shit. Nothing about it shows any reason why anything but little girls would watch it. It seems like its entirely directed at them which is fine, that's the demographic they are going for and I understand that. But you guys obsessing over it is just baffling.
Someone please try to explain why they watch and discuss little girl shows on the internet?
I watched the first 3 episodes, I was curious as to why there was so much love for it from grown men. And honestly there's nothing wrong with the show, it is a show clearly aimed at prepubescent girls who wil buy toys of ponies to brush their hair and shit. Nothing about it shows any reason why anything but little girls would watch it. It seems like its entirely directed at them which is fine, that's the demographic they are going for and I understand that. But you guys obsessing over it is just baffling.
Someone please try to explain why they watch and discuss little girl shows on the internet?
No problem with her, except Dash is already 20000% cooler than any of the wonderbolts. I think number 3 is too good for a character with 30 seconds of screentime.ChuckNoLuck said:What's your problem with Spitfire?
Season 2 thread title should be:2th said:
The My Little Pony Season 2 |OT3| Thread of Scootaloo being more awesome and adorable than Fluttershy
Zomba13
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I don't think I've made a ranking list yet. Here is mine then:
1. Pinkie (duh)
2. Fluttershy
3. Rarity
4. Rainbow Dash
5. Twilight Sparkle
6. Apple Jack
(Rarity is just above Rainbow Dash because her whining voice is hilarious)
CMC list:
1. Sweetie Belle
2. Apple Bloom
100. Scootaloo
1. Pinkie (duh)
2. Fluttershy
3. Rarity
4. Rainbow Dash
5. Twilight Sparkle
6. Apple Jack
(Rarity is just above Rainbow Dash because her whining voice is hilarious)
CMC list:
1. Sweetie Belle
2. Apple Bloom
100. Scootaloo
Amibguous Cad
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Rainbow Dash is the best pony because she always dresses in style!
WrathOfOtaibah
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CHEEZMO said:
I was looking for a more thorough answer.
I wouldn't call this the same as any other show.
meltingparappa
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Pandaman said:
I love it, though. Jintor is your Jiminy Cricket.
Another thing I would add is that it has a very well done musical score. The songs At the Gala and Art of the Dress are inspired by Broad Way musicals.Pankaks said:
I still get Winter Wrap Up stuck in my head every so often and it has been weeks since I've seen the episode that song is in.
Amibguous Cad
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One of the reasons why I think nerds have latched onto the show especially is because there's an interesting mythology where just enough is revealed and just enough is hidden that filling in the blanks yourself is interesting. As an example from the episodes you watched, the castle Luna and Celestia used to live in, the one they storm in episode 2, is in the Everfree Forest. Why? Was the forest once tamed land? If it was, what happened to corrupt it? Does the forest's existence point to a time when the weather was completely outside Celestia and the rest of the ponies' control, and if so, how did they master it? Stuff like that's grist for the nerd speculation mill. and it points to a deliberate attention to detail I find refreshing.
Whatever else you can say about the show, I don't think anyone can doubt that it's really well-animated. The character designs are clean, simple, and evocative. And the faces are so expressive! There's a reason why there are so many image macros and why the series lends itself to parody trailers and music videos so well: the show's just got visual charisma as good as any animation you'll find.
The characters fit into well-worn grooves, but they wear their tropes in an uncliched manner. I'm a sucker for character-based humor like Azumanga Daioh tries, and MLP absolutely nails it.
Whatever else you can say about the show, I don't think anyone can doubt that it's really well-animated. The character designs are clean, simple, and evocative. And the faces are so expressive! There's a reason why there are so many image macros and why the series lends itself to parody trailers and music videos so well: the show's just got visual charisma as good as any animation you'll find.
The characters fit into well-worn grooves, but they wear their tropes in an uncliched manner. I'm a sucker for character-based humor like Azumanga Daioh tries, and MLP absolutely nails it.
WrathOfOtaibah
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Ultimoo said:
I watch cartoons myself but they usually have good writing and are aimed at more than just kids, animation is also a factor. And I'm sorry to say I can't find any actual quality that draws men in for this show that are not of the dubious sort.
ChuckNoLuck said:
No actually, was just asking a question.
1. Personal opinion it seems, when objectively they seem like any cliched character cast. And the writing seems more like cartoon writing.
2. This needs more explaining, I can enjoy a fictional worlds mythology but the one here didn't grab me.
3. Sound like 100 other cartoon shows, doesn't mean much.
4. Disagree here, generic cartoon voice acting neither above or below the norm.
5. Seriously!? Looks like any old pony drawings to me.
6. I don't see how you can find it funny if you aren't 8, just seems like low-grade unfunny comedy that is aimed at kids but doesn't really make em laugh.
7. So? It doesn't make it a must watch.
8. The world isn't a lovey dovey place, the best kid shows I grew up with had cynicism and optimism and taught me lessons through that. Relegating it to pure optimism is more like something you see in shows for 4 year olds.
Yep, don't get it.
AdawgDaFAB
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Whogie said:(Doesn't dislike Scootaloo)
Some of the songs and the subtle humor in the animation help too.
I was skimming ED when I saw this:
As an FFXI fan with a 90DRG, I had to post it.
With this and the Dissidia ponies cast pic I posted a link to earlier, today is a good day for me being a pony and RPG fan, ^__^.
If you think that the ponies look generic and the animation doesn't look great, then we'll have to agree to disagree on that one. Also, the humor is about the ridiculousness of the situations and the characters, kinda like Toy Story. Toy Story is aimed at little kids, but adults seem to enjoy it, why? Honestly, I could break down any cartoon I dislike in the same way by ignoring it's merits.
Fluttershy first is a bit disappointing (can't say I disagree with it) but at least Pinkie Pie beat Rainbow Dash. All in the world is right! Also, Luna beating Applejack, LOL. Substitute Luna for Applejack ASAP please.ChuckNoLuck said:
Wait, she beat Rarity too? SOMETHING IS WRONG IN THE WORLD.WrathOfOtaibah
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ChuckNoLuck said:
U mad?
As I said, I'm genuinely interested on how this became a phenomenon. If you have nothing but hateful things to say then please leave me to question the helpful gentlemen in this thread.
Ultimoo said:
I don't know, is the show animated through flash? Cause it sure looks that way and it always bothered me for some reason. I love fosters but the flash animation never sat well with me. I feel like the PowerPuff Girls are still Craig McCracken's best work.
And I don't know with the Toy Story comparison, I guess I find My Little Pony's execution to be much lower than Toy Story's fine comedy.
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