Steel Accord

But was it meaningful violence? As future military, I know violence is sometimes a neccisty. (I too, also think it's a blast to have our little ponies kick some ass every now and then.) My biggest criticism of Cupcakes, aside from the obvious, is it's ubiquity. Pinkie didn't kill Dash, she never would hurt anypony, especially her friends, yet every time she's crossed or even slightly miffed people bring it back up again.

I like, neigh, I LOVED what they did! Everyone working on the show is confirmed for best pony! (As EdD put it.) I'm still partial to the idea that Derpy is Dash's nickname for her and her actual name is Ditzy, but HEY they SAID IT! I say we, as bronies, compromise as we did with Lyra's full name. (Lyra Heartstrings) Dash: pause for dramatic effect Ditzy "Derpy" Doo! . . . Luna: Very well! Be that way! As for stealing the spotlight, well that opening was REALLY hard to pay attention to, but the shock wore off and we got an Applejack western treat!

As far as shipping goes. I don't do homosexual ones. I'm sorry. I don't have anything against filly fondlers or colt cuddlers, ("love and tolerance" right?) that's just not my idea of true love. Out of all shipping, I like Big Macintosh and Fluttershy the best. His patient and calming demeanor compliments her compassion and grace. Those two are made for each other. I also like Applejack and Soarin, I've only read one story that did it right, but boy did it do it right! Who knew "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach" could be so touching? I also like it when I come across art that depicts them with OCs when they manage to pull it off convincingly. Exhibit A) http://freethinker5....set=24#/d3g4ybv Exhibit B: http://freethinker5....rites/#/d3ekktq Agh! Poor Fluttershy, she already went through that misery once!

As much as I would choose to do so, I don't think saying goodbye would be an option. (All theoretical of course!) When the Doctor offers to take someone along in the TARDIS, do you think he waits around for them to arrange affairs? Then again, it could be like the gate to the digital world. Who knows?

Drawing the line between special talent and life purpose. I think my cutie mark would be a quill pen crossed with a sword. I recently discovered that writing as an artistic medium, is actually something I'm quite good at. (First one to say "I hope we hear a story from . ." is gonna get skyswiped!) Though I'm a hard-wired left brainier (it's a condition) so I have to be very formulaic and researched about how, who, and what I'm writing before I even begin. The sword comes from my sense of duty to serve in the armed forces. Ever since a certain event, I've felt compelled to protect people from those that would do them harm by force of arms. Like those rose colored eyes, hey Rainbow?

The Royal Guard might be purely ceremonial, as such positions often are in real life. If they DO need to handle something, they can fly and control weather, that might be enough considering anything capable of actually hurting Celestia is gonna blow through her guards lickity split anyway. Unicorns could use firearms by levitating them with their magic. (Great for blind-firing as they don't even need to expose limbs around corners or cover.) They also might be able to mount weapons on harnesses and discharge them by bucking, or wing action. Just a thought. Just because we don't see them doesn't mean they aren't there. Which in my mind is fine for a cartoon, guns are real, pretending they're not is an insult to the younger viewers intelligence. They don't have to be shown or focused on, just don't try and act like the younger viewers don't know what's going on when Chief Thunderhooves is dramatically downed by a pie.

I don't think a lot of girls get what "derp" means. Hell I didn't until I watched the show! As for changing things, I think this was just a VERY generous nod to our fandom and they wont alter the formula too much by including her character more. If it aint' broke, don't fix it, right?

Befriend: Fancypants. He's a man of wealth and taste. I like to consider myself somewhat cultured and enjoy the finer things in life. He's also a nice guy who likes to entertain new friends and disapproves ponies looking down on others. I'd probably be his bodyguard buddy. Flirt: I'm . . . . really not good at flirting. Definitely Fluttershy, that girl pushes ALL my "will you marry me" buttons! Rarity coming in at a close second, because she places such emphasis on being a lady, I like that in a woman. Plus she would appreciate my gentlemanly conduct! Prank: Discord. "Oh hi there buddy! New look? That frozen scream of defeat and humiliation is a REALLY good look for you! I know how I can make it better!" *Doodles mustache, glasses, "this space for rent" across his wings, baseball and machine screw, etc* "Ooh! I also found you some friends. Meet Tom and Rocky! In fact, let me get a picture!" *whips out camera* "Scoot close together now!" *Snap* "Oh yeah, that's a keeper." *Ditzy arrives in storage truck* "Your ride is hear! Your gonna have such fun with Pinkie's folks. Bye Discord! Tell Mr. and Mrs. Pie Pinkie says hi! MWAHAHAHAHA!" (That was way too easy to think up and I enjoyed that thought faaaaar more than I should have. )

Awww Give yourself and your species some credit! We may not all be saints but people are good, becoming a brony has showed me just how MANY people are good and willing to believe in virtues beyond themselves but still desire inner happiness. Earth isn't all bad either and it's only getting better as medicine advances, freedom of information is spreading, human rights have improved. I've been all over the world, every nation I've been to has been blessed with such nice and welcoming people. I've seen the bad too though. But hey! Equestria isn't perfect either. Remember how the three tribes almost doomed themselves because of how much they hated each other? What about the Buffalo and the settlers of Appleloosa? Even in the idyllic Ponyville, the townsfolk were xenophobic to Zecora at first. You take the good with the bad. I don't think humans would taint Equestria, and I assume the portal turns you into the local's shape anyway. If your a good person, Equestria would have a home for you, simple as that. I know right? Geez I thought we were supposed to be the idealistic and hopeful internet subculture. (Sorry for the short reply.) Actually. Now that you mention it. According to the Book of Revelations, after the battle of Armageddon where evil is defeated, God will rule his Kingdom on Earth and all will be good. Celestia's reign over Equestria just might resemble what that will look like!

Not to be rude or anything, but I must respectfully disagree. We've already accomplished more artistically in a few months what larger and older fanbases have taken years to do! I've begun to write my first fan-fiction. (I've been telling myself for years to start writing and THIS show got me to do it!) Even if the show is canceled, bronies will still be around. I once saw on a comment for "Epic Cupcake Time" somepony said something to the effect of "the bronies have transcended fandom. When the show ends they will MAKE more episodes!" Even if it was meant in jest I think he had a point. That clip, along with "Luna's Lament" are pretty dang close to the show in animation quality and voice acting accuracy. Groups of bronies COULD get together for projects like that! Even as we move forward with our lives, we'll look back on these times fondly and remember all the fun and even friends we made BECAUSE of this fandom. I'll be an old man and there will still be a BroNYcon, hopefully. Not to sound unrealistically idealistic, that's just my two bits. (Wow! My first forum post. Am I supposed to feel something?) Correction. We DID change the world.