Dark Qiviut

As previously said, romantic interest can begin anywhere. You don't always start with a detailed analysis. And it's actually pretty common to be flustered around a crush. By the way, she was flustered long before Flash (being thrown into an alternate universe can do that to ya). Twilight centered herself towards the end, just as Flash became flustered when asking her to the dance. Pretty straightforward stuff.

That's the point. Flash Sentry attitude towards her is no different how could act anyone else. For this the romance between those two has nothing interesting. Pair Twilight with anyone else on ponyville and, name aside, there will be no differences.

Love can begin anywhere just like it can end quickly.

I really do understand where you're coming from. And I agree that there isn't enough to solidify that relationship yet. That's why it'd only be a start. If they built on it, then it could feel real (just as they could with anyone else). Flash and Twilight were never actually a couple. It was just a little crush.

Exactly. You usually can't win in this type of scenario.

@Sylveon I’m a bit late to the party on this point, but I don’t know Sylv... I personally would refuse to be the friend of someone that ran a fanclub for frickin’ Hitler. That goes a little beyond politics and into “heinous crimes against humanity”.

Can I not be mentioned anymore?

And in so many ways, too. Great lines. A lot of really great humor. A lot of fantastic drama.

Kylo admitting to Han how much pain he was feeling gave Kylo so much character and made him killing Han all the more heartbreaking.

Which makes Han's death even more tragic than Obi Wan Kenobi's as we grew up to love Han Solo, seeing him back in good fashion was great, seeing him dying to trying to return his son to the light, an act that pained him for it, just made that scene and movie all the better.

I agree it was a really good movie, and for me my rankings are:

Return of the Jedi

Empire Strikes Back

The Force Awakens

A New Hope

Revenge of the Sith

Attack of the Clones

Phantom Menace

I have a few gripes with the Force Awakens, but they're minor and don't hurt the movie all that much.

Return of the Jedi is still my favorite, though.

Jesus came.

wut

You know what I mean. *Wink wink nudge nudge*

It is, I think it's because of all those shitstorms of 2013 with the Alicorn Twilight, Fighting is magic C&D, and EQG announcement raising so much issues and arguments over at sites like EQD that it mentally scarred them and the fandom at large to try to avoid internal drama as much as possible.

Well, that's all true. It's amazing how the fandom still manages to stand as strong as it does, however, considering how many times it knocks on the door of self-destruction. In the end, you'll always have some that will just dwell on the drama, and others who will just enjoy the good in the show and the fandom and see where it goes.

True, I'd just wish they would be more willing to call out certain issues that can affect the fandom without having to be forced by Horse News along.

portrayed in this episode was not very good at all.

God dammit, it had to cut off only half a sentence.

@Z: And I know parents care about what their kids watch. Parents aren't stupid. Hasbro isn't stupid. The quality of the moral can AND WILL leave an influence on kids. Teaching kids that hazing is okay can AND WILL leave a bad influence on them.

@Z: Consider the terrible news of hazing in fraternities, from schools to the military. Lots of lives young and old were maimed and killed by hazing. Teaching kids hazing is okay opens up that trauma trigger effect.

@cuteycindyhoney 

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We have totally derailed this status update thread!

 @Dark Qiviut and I have been friends for a long time so I'm sure he knew this would happen. 

@cuteycindyhoney Apple Bloom really conmits on Nightmare Night. 

Agreed.

Tommy Oliver is a hypocrite. His video really annoyed me because he essentially trashed the fandom while complaining about things he himself has done before. It just came off as bitter and laughable. I lost all respect that I had for him.

Considering how loyal a fan I was, his bashing of the fandom hurt. There's a reason why I unsubscribed him and called him out directly.

That's the thing, it is so bad that it doesn't even exist.  

@Kyoshi

It doesn't exist *yet*. 

I loved Fame and I still feel like people misconstrue it. 

Quoth The Lion King, "Be Prepared!"

Well, good luck. I don't care enough to go down that rabbit hole, so by all means press on.

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The question has been asked - why didn't the refs notice? The only reason I can think that they wouldn't have noticed a deflated ball, barring incompetence, is if the balls were gradually deflating over the course of the first half - as if they were naturally deflating due to the weather and other influences. One ball wouldn't feel too different from the next, so the refs wouldn't notice. This would also explain why Jackson (or the Colts' ball boy, whoever it was) noticed,...

... such a gradual decline.

Tell me about it. I just want ne to use this for motivation for the superbowl.

My opinion: Let the people who are apparently "Culturally Appropriating" be. Educating them about the origin of a commodity or other material, that has a cultural value elsewhere, is a great thing, but to demand respect from them is not something that should be taken for granted.

They have the right to appropriate the culture, but the people who take their culture seriously have a right to feel offended, tell them they're offended, and explain why. If they're too ignorant to listen, that's their loss.

Exactly

And in case you didn't know Phil has been unsuspended.

And with him being interviewed by GQ Magazine (one of the biggest in America), what do you think society's gonna do, plug their ears, ignore him, and tolerate the bigotry? As a celebrity being interviewed by a top-selling magazine, he should expect angry reception and financial consequences by A&E.

I haven't been ignoring your point. You're just going around in a circle and trying to support your poorly informed opinion.

And BTW, A&E's reversal merely enforces how making short-term finance off a homophobe and racist scumbag is worth more than exercising important long-term, moral values.

Likewise. Thanks for taking the time to read them at my suggestion.

You're welcome. ^__^

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So basically you're personal enjoyment doesn't always reflect what you believe is the episode's quality? I completely understand that, hell I like It Ain't Easy Bein' Breezies even though I probably shouldn't. On the other hand that episode's flaws are unlike most other episodes of the show.

I'd say so. (My most hated episode prior to RF, Just for Sidekicks, wouldn't crack the bottom 20, either. Maybe not even the bottom 25.) Heck, if I told you what I find to be the WORST FIM episodes, it'd be so much different from my "least favorite" list.

EQG is my most hated thing that involves MLP FIM world. As episodes:

Season 1) The episode of the owl;

Season 2) All the Merriwether episodes and MMMystery on the friendship express;

Season 3) Spike at your Service;

Season 4) Filli Vanilly.

I hope not. I still like Digibro, Tommy Oliver, and TBBBAP (who will probably get roped into this), despite me not agreeing with them. Hell, I disagree with you constantly, but your opinion is just as valid is mine.

Why did he have to do this? Did he not learn from the Byter drama? I am upset with this event regardless, so I'll be keeping an eye on him.

I don't think he learned from the Byter drama at all. It feels like he smashed and broke the "reset" button once he posted his video.

I believe TBBBAP will get hit with the mallet, but we'll see.

If I ever go down that road, feel free to smash me with a mallet, DQ.

@K.Rool Addict I can name many episodes much worse than Times.

Newbie Dash being one of them.

@Dark Qiviut Yep. I can name about 100 episodes worse.

Newbie Dash is a pile of shit. It does nothing right.

To be honest, they're on a roll right now. 4 really good episodes in a row now (IMO).

Huh, that sounds pretty interesting. Not quite certain what engineering grads do, but I hope I get to do something hands on as opposed to boring research.

I'm sure you'll get something fun.

But, yeah, researching is really boring. During my time working on it, it's the most tedious part of the process.

It = graphic design, both as a student and in my free time.

If it's your religious thing, that's fine, but I see no value in secular marriage. I think a less rigid system in regards to how relationships exist and are recognized in society would be better.

It's been interesting hearing your perspective-thank you for talking with me.

Same to you.

^Stepping on a fresh dog turd is better than TTG.

I can understand that. Getting into it is sort of liked trying to get into an anime. You have to watch like a bunch of episodes in order to really get the feel of it and that can be very time consuming and draining.

Not only does it blow, it's a complete insult to the original. Damn criminals.

One reason being the target audience - adolescents.

Y'know what, I'm just going to let Qiviut get back to this, I'm speaking too much on his behalf.

You don't have to, Flipturn. You explained it succinctly and clearly.

Car, if you're going to get your opinion respected and not ripped to shreds, back it up. "It's a cartoon" or "it's a prototype" AREN'T good reasons, because cartoons have a psychological, cultural impact on society, even if implied.

What if you and I collabed on a fanfic starring the Winkster and Tinkerputt? It would mainly be a slice of life/humor/adventure series focusing on the two becoming pals and going on crazy adventures together, a la Bill and Ted, Wayne's World, etc.

I don't write fanfic anymore, I'm afraid. I don't have enough time doing them.

Ah, well. That sucks.

I was such an avid Barney fan when I was younger. I'm surprised my brother and I didn't get roles.

I give it a 9.5/10 subjectively, because I find it to be extremely entertaining and it's centered around 2 of my 3 favorite characters

If I were to call it partially, I'd give it a 7.5/10. It's got flaws but it's still very enjoyable and the flaws itself aren't breaking the comic any. Rarity and Applejack fans alike would really get a huge kick out of this comic, especially since those two fanbases seem to hold the other's pony in high regard most of the...

...time, but I'd hesitate to dish out the money if I wasn't a fan of one of those two ponies. Likely, I'd wait until it went down to 1.99 on Comixology. Worth getting for all, worth paying full price for if you're a fan of one of these two ponies.

I concur with your statements. Thank you.

That's f***ing sick.

OMG, what an absolute piece of s***.

Sorry for the language but that's pathetic.

Never heard of them. It's always a shame to hear about people doing messed up things like this though.

@TheRockARooster No apology necessary. That motherfucker deserves it.