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Controversy Talk: Bridle Gossip


Juggerpony

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Well, Hello Everypony! This is my second day here on the MLG Forums, and I just have to say how welcome everyone has made me feel! I have had at least 5 people welcome me (That wern't admins), and have just helped me get comfortable with the system. I would also like to thank EVERYBODY who has read my "Defending King Sombra" Blog Post. Last time I checked, at least, 50 people have read it. WITHIN 2 HOURS OF POSTING IT! Wow. Anyway, I am going to be talking about a very controversial episode of My Little Pony today, and I dont want to delay the inevitable any longer. Guys, grab a bag of popcorn and a few cups of coffee, and get ready for my review of Bridle Gossip.

 

Dear Celestia, why am I reviewing this. While sitting here at my desk, I was pondering on how to talk about an episode that has been accused of being "One of the worst episodes next to 'Mysterious Mare-do-Well'"? And furthermore, proving that it is NOT as bad as people make it out to be. So, to begin, I have decided to list the things that make this episode quote-on-quote "Controversial". This episode has been accused of Racism, poor plot, poor execution, and lots more. And, ladies and gentlecolts, I am here to prove that this episode is not that bad.

 

The first thing I have decided to talk about is the main argument against this episode. The Racism. I completely disagree with people on that fact. Racsim, as defined on Dictionary.com, is "One group feeling superior over another based on acheivement or social status". I did not see that in any way in this episode. In fact, until it was pointed out to me, I honestly didnt see any racism. Just as the moral said, the Mane 6 were "Judging a book by its cover."

 

From a normal veiwing standpoint, I thought the plot of the episode was meh. I mean, a Zebra comes to ponyville, and the ponies are too afraid to talk to her because she lives in the Everfree forest. Now, I SEE how people can interpret this as being racist, but its not. However, I do believe that the writers could have portrayed this better. As a reminder, I said that I would be saying how Bridle Gossip was not AS BAD as people make it out to be. I am not saying that it isnt bad. However, I would like to say a few more things.

 

The concept of Judging a book by its cover has been done before. Only natural that MLP would decide to do an episode on it. However, as I previously said, this concept could have been executed better. A LOT better. Ok, so so far, we have talked about how this episode isnt racist, but at the same time could have portrayed it better. But what about the other elements of the story? What about the humor and whatnot?

 

I think this episode did great humor wise. My favorite part was Flutterguy, by far! We also have to take into consideration that this is Zecora's debut as an MLP character. Without this episode, we wouldnt have other great episodes, or have episodes that lacked her. Now granted, these two things dont cancel out the poor execution of the moral, but it certaintly eases the pain. This episode also brought up a good Halloween special plot. I want to see ZOMBIE PONIES, man!

 

Well, thats all I have. Thank you guys for reading. Please, check out my blog and stay tuned for more reviews. I have decided to upload daily, so bing bang boom! If you have an idea for something I should review, please say it! Dont make me choose another topic again! Well, I am off! See you later, guys!

 

Juggerpony out!

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Sorry if there are some grammer issues. I was tired when I wrote this :/. But guys, please, PLEASE, comment on something you want me to talk about! Otherwise I will be forced to talk about THAT episode on another Controversy Talks! *Shivers* Please recommend an episode, fan-animation, fanfiction (I wont accept M rated Fictions!), songs, and whatever else you can throw at me! Just PLEAAASE, give me SOMETHING to Talk about!

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Bridle Gossp is automatically a great episode because Zecora is in it

I love Zecoras character. It is a pity others overlook that part.

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I always find myself an oddity because I really like Bridle Gossip, and Mare-Do-Well was one of my favorite episodes in the entire series. However, I dislike it when people try to quantify enjoyment of something, people have different tastes, and you can't usually "convince" someone that something is good.

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I always find myself an oddity because I really like Bridle Gossip, and Mare-Do-Well was one of my favorite episodes in the entire series. However, I dislike it when people try to quantify enjoyment of something, people have different tastes, and you can't usually "convince" someone that something is good.

Do you want me to be completely honest with you? I enjoyed Mysterious Mare-Do-Well too. I thought it was a good Super hero themed episode. I think a reason a lot of people deem this episode as bad is because of the said "High Authority" in the Brony community..... The Analysts. Voice of Reason has a LOT of bad things to say about this episode. And because of the Analysts high standing, viewers tend to adopt that analysts ideals.

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