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  1. *psst* FIM Movie << MLP:ANG. >)

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    2. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      @Sparklefan1234 :ButtercupLaugh: I enjoy playing around with the less or greater than signs. :mlp_yeehaa:

    3. Sparklefan1234
    4. ZiggWheelsManning

      ZiggWheelsManning

      When Fluttershy plays, Pittsburgh Steelers better be scared^_^  

  2. Four words: RAISE THE JOLLY ROGER! :D

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    2. CloudFyre

      CloudFyre

      Uh, isn't the "greater than" symbol supposed to go the other way? Jet Gatling > Storm > Gatling?

    3. NavelColt

      NavelColt

      Yeah, whateves x3 Not paying attention.

    4. CloudFyre
  3. There's still more to come, but so far, Everfree's the best of the four films. It's rather average with it being very empty and slow the first 20 minutes, but there are some good qualities there, and it's starting to pick up.

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    2. Sparklefan1234

      Sparklefan1234

      @PathfinderCS

      The story of the first Equestria Girls kept me entertained due to: 

      1. This being a new situation for Twilight Sparkle.
      2. I was curious about what would happen after the events of Magical Mystery Cure.

      So, I was able to look passed the songs. I love "The Cafeteria Song" though.

    3. Ashen Pathfinder

      Ashen Pathfinder

      @Sparklefan1234

      While those are good points, they really weren't enough to salvage the first movie for me. That said, my favorite is Friendship Games due to Sunset Shimmer's arc coming to a satisfying close, the introduction of Sci-Twi and her transformation to Midnight Sparkle, as well as Cinch being a decently effective villain.

      Will admit though; Cafeteria Song is a catchy one.

    4. Sparklefan1234

      Sparklefan1234

      @PathfinderCS

      Friendship Games is my 3rd favorite after going in chronological order.

      I like Friendship Games due to:
       

      1. Sci-Twi's introduction. 
      2. I like the story.
      3. I think the songs are great.
      4. Principal Cinch is "awful". :smug:
  4. :Cozy:

    I haven’t watched Lilo & Stitch, but I sure damn know that it’s tone-deaf and absurd to suggest that a six-year-old child who recently lost both her parents and doesn’t know how to cope with it is abusive.

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    2. TheAnimationFanatic

      TheAnimationFanatic

      The only plus side is to the tweet has gone viral is that It will potentially hurt (if not end) her career.

    3. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      Here’s a really great counter to SD’s thread:

       

    4. TheAnimationFanatic

      TheAnimationFanatic

      AND she's a plagiarist: 

       

  5. And now Mare Do Well!

    …meh. Dialogue inside the CMC Clubhouse is forced (and it's not explained how the fanclub began, though I'm really nitpicking here), but nothing too bad here.

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    2. Sparklefan1234

      Sparklefan1234

      @Kreamer

      I dunno. Scootaloo got pretty pumped in "Parental Glidance" being in Rainbow's childhood home.

    3. Violet Bookish

      Violet Bookish

      @Sparklefan1234 That's true XD Scootaloo... don't go to the dark side!

    4. Sparklefan1234

      Sparklefan1234

      @Kreamer

       Don't become a "Brony", Scootaloo! :P

  6. I don't understand when any brony or ex-brony believes FIM is undergoing seasonal rot since whatever season.

    1. Even in their worst seasons, FIM still churns out many good episodes, sometimes great. At worst, S3 and 6 are mediocre.
    2. After a suspected jump-the-shark episode, FIM always bounces back. Back in S5, I said Princess Spike (and the ending) might've been FIM's jump-the-shark moment. Instead, we got Amending Fences two weeks later, and S5 went on its way into becoming the show's best. The following season, DHX wrote the best Spike episodes of the show and gave him the consistent characterization he sorely needed. S7 had so few bad episodes that you can count them with one hand.
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    2. Megas

      Megas

      No doubt that S6 has it's highs, but I compared to other seasons it's highs weren't very high, while it's lows were some of the shows lowest points ever

    3. Sparklefan1234

      Sparklefan1234

      @Whompy Whomperson

      I agree with your opinion on Season 6 & like @Dark Qiviut said

      Season 7 made me feel more confident about Friendship is Magic's future after I had initally

      been pretty worried myself. 

    4. CypherHoof

      CypherHoof

      Well, S6 had a promising start with the Crystaling - some nice world building, some new characters, and much amusement at Shiny. Luna's song as the Spirit of Hearthswarming Future is awesome, and there are some other really good moments in the season (hold on; if twi does her pinkie pie voice for Present, does that mean she was doing a Luna voice for Future? :D)

      . So I wouldn't say its highs weren't high enough, but some of the lows were pretty bad. I think it may look worse when you consider S7 may have been one of the strongest seasons to date, so the contrast is high.

  7. I'm not even Native American, and the term "Washington Redskins" is completely offensive. "Redskin" is a gigantic racial slur, and anyone who thinks otherwise is lying to themselves.

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    2. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      Take a look at other schools that changed their name from a Native caricature to something more appropriate. Many schools had nickname nowhere close to the disgusting nature that is "Redskin," and they still had the decency to change it.

    3. Skeletor Brony

      Skeletor Brony

      You just said blacks. You must be racist. That is one word and not the prefered nomenclature. It is African American.

    4. The Soldier

      The Soldier

      Everybody's a critic...

  8. …After reading another rude, volatile, vulgar, swear-heavy, unprofessional moderation post in the SSMB (not to me, BTW), I'm quite glad I left that place two months ago.

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    2. FedoraMemes

      FedoraMemes

      As soon as I read that, the Sonic X theme played in my head

    3. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      *LOL* I watched Sonic X back in the day, too. A good anime, but very inconsistent in art (and sometimes really horribly drawn).

    4. FedoraMemes
  9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XjAucBQa9rs <--- McDonald's French fries vs. organic French fries. The fact that McD's fries haven't broken down after one year scares the crap outta me.
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    2. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      @Zebroop: You honestly SHOULD care. There has been a lot of garbage in food that can generate unneeded cancer cells (i.e., sodium nitrate) or other diseases such as diabetes. In addition, organic food tastes more refreshing, and you don't feel guilty eating it.

       

      I know this from experience.

    3. Ron Jeremy

      Ron Jeremy

      Nopony lives forever. A short life eating food that tastes good and being chill is better than a long one of being preachy and eating tofu and boca burgers.

    4. Skullbuster

      Skullbuster

      you can eat fast food and still be healthy, i make sure to do a few situps and push ups every now and then

  10. I still wonder how the hell Rainbow Falls is still able to air with it being such a huge mess. Hell, it didn't even get its OWN continuity straight (first four teams to cross, but the qualifying races are timed, and FIVE qualify)

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    3. A Black Circle

      A Black Circle

      I wish Wonderbolts Academy could have been the key episode. Somehow.

    4. Cwanky

      Cwanky

      I gave upa on the Wonder Dolts a long time ago. And yes that is what I will refer to them as until they show otherwise, save Soarin. He's chill.

  11. After what happened with Tree Hugger, I'm interested in bumping up my analysis idea of dissecting Wheat Grass and Flax Seed.

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    2. J.T.

      J.T.

      personal

    3. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      1. Because I felt it could've been done better if there was more unique thought.

       

      2. Relatability. Plenty of my family was once a part of hippie subculture, especially my late aunt.

    4. J.T.

      J.T.

      I see. I haven't interacted with any hippies in my life, they seem interesting though :P

  12. Just because FIM's a family-friendly animation show doesn't mean it's exempt from analysis, reviews, criticism, or any other kind of feedback. FIM is not entitled to have useful feedback ignored just because "it's a cartoon."

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    2. Thrashy

      Thrashy

      In my own opinion, that standard has far from diminished ever since Faust left the team. I will admit that there've been quite a few questionable aspects of the plot's direction, but nothing that's in danger of overall "ruining" the show...as the most vocal of naysayers popularly like to phrase it.

    3. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      For the most part, it hasn't. The quality's still strong to hold, but season three was pretty weak in many regards. Season four's doing okay, but there's plenty of time left.

    4. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      Next week, I hope Fullerton, McGowen, and McCarthy take the "sidekick" concept and parody it to death, as the summary indicates Spike being sick and tired of being reduced to that role.

  13. 'Cause The Magic Inside's nominated for a Daytime Emmy, I'm playing it. Damn, what a great song! <3

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    2. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      Uh, Lena Hall has no Disney film to her credit.

    3. Guest90210

      Guest90210

      I love "The Magic Inside", I've listened to it so many times. One of the best songs on the show. Even outside of the context of the show its a fantastic song

    4. Guest90210

      Guest90210

      It deserves the honor

  14. Daisy is one of Disney’s classic characters, but her relationship with Donald was often toxic. They were together just, well, “because.” With Mickey and Minnie as the sweet couple, Daisy and Donald complemented with their tempers and sometimes acting like they can’t stand each other. DuckTales was a completely fresh take for Daisy and the ship, and Louie’s Eleven really makes this couple feel healthy.

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    2. cuteycindyhoney
    3. Tacodidra

      Tacodidra

      I'll have to check out DuckTales at some point (I still haven't)... :adorkable: In the comics, I never liked Daisy much, and I've heard she wasn't very popular in general. :please:

    4. Evil Pink One

      Evil Pink One

      She has the rarity vibe

  15. Newest DuckTales episode, Phantom and the Sorcess, was good, albeit crammed. Lena and Webby continue to show how their friendship remains one of the show’s central cores.

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    2. cuteycindyhoney

      cuteycindyhoney

      That makes sense. Dr. Fox is never one to put friendship ahead of SCIENCE!

    3. Sparklefan1234

      Sparklefan1234

      @cuteycindyhoney Science MUST continue! 

       

       

    4. cuteycindyhoney

      cuteycindyhoney

      "Push through the danger even if it spells doom!" - Doctor Fox.

       

      (I love her!)

  16. Let's make this plain and clear. Friendship Is Magic's TV series is over. Season 9 is complete. WildBrain/DHX is on to other projects. You don't like S9's direction? Fine. But S9 happened and will not be redone. A vain campaign of "rewriting S9" or "saving G4" will NEVER change that. Don't like it? Tough.

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    2. Tom Gallagher

      Tom Gallagher

      That's what bothers me a lot. Why would someone be a fan if all they ever do is complain and rewrite everything? Sure, the series had some rough patches but personally for me, it never stopped being good. End of discussion. :adorkable:

    3. Tacodidra

      Tacodidra

      I've seen some people (not on these forums but other websites) not only asking for season 9 to be remade but convinced that it will happen. :please: Pretty much a repeat of what some people did with alicorn Twilight (asking for her to be made a unicorn again seasons later)...

    4. Evil Pink One

      Evil Pink One

      Fans can also blow hot air...get it? Because if you don't explaining the joke would ruin it!..... Too late i ruined it:okiedokieloki:

  17. "FIM is a show for little girls." For fuck's sake, FIM is for EVERYONE and is written for EVERYONE! It's not exclusively "for little girls" like G3, G3.5, or Tales. Get it RIGHT.

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    2. Orablanco Account

      Orablanco Account

      You're too cool for school, Buffalo Man.

    3. remove p l e a s e ?

      remove p l e a s e ?

      FIM is a kid's show like how Spongebob is. Yes, it's a kid's show, many people 13+ watch it.

      I honestly don't know how Spongebob got away- Oh yeah, that's right, internet wasn't as big back then.

    4. Wind Chaser

      Wind Chaser

      Who talked shit this time?

  18. From last night:

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    Following a traumatic encounter with an Ursa Major that resulted in loss of her horn and a permanent magical disability, no one came to help her, making her cope alone. At the time, she still didn't come to terms with her cracked horn. Despite being the Storm King's second in command and one of the most powerful and skilled fighters in all the land, all that power reminds her of the internal scars that still lingered. So why does she want her horn back so badly? To feel normal again. Despite going after it completely the wrong way, she has a relatable goal.

    There's more I wanna talk about with this scene, but that'll be for tomorrow. Stay tuned. ;)

    Well, tomorrow's here! :yay:

    Spoiler

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    Day #28: Favorite Movie scene.

    Even though the movie ignored virtually all of Twilight's magical abilities aside from grabbing stuff, the scene aboard Tempest's airship has that very raw feeling that makes Tempest's conflict personal. Why did Tempest join the Storm King? Because he promised her he can regenerate her horn as long as he captures Equestria and the magic of all four alicorns. She put her faith in a tyrant so she can feel normal again.

    Earlier, Tempest's mutilated horn was discussed by others. It wasn't normal. And she was occasionally made fun of for it, even by folks she works for. Aboard the ship, Twilight was the first pony since her exile from Equestria to treat her like an equal and sympathize with her for what happened.

    Additionally, both characters were at equal level. Twilight just lost everything. Her kingdom. Her friends. Her trust with everyone. And herself. As Princess of Friendship, she failed her duty. Being captured by Tempest was her rock-bottom moment, yet she shared that vulnerability with a unicorn who rejected the Magic of Friendship. This solemn moment helped commence Tempest's reformation and accelerate the grieving process that helped her come to terms with her disability.

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    2. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      O_O Yeah, she did.

    3. Sparklefan1234

      Sparklefan1234

      @Dark Qiviut

       

       That part must've been cut dialogue. That's the real reason why 

       
      Pinkie Pie: [sniffles] I just can't talk to you right now. 
       
       
      Sprinkles are serious business. :yeahno:
    4. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      *lol* Yeah, Pinkie. That's probably why Mrs. Cake never separates each color. ;)

  19. There's a synonym for "enjoying FIM for what it is." It's called "embracing mediocrity" or "feeling apathetic about FIM's quality." So, no, not happening from me.

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    2. Thrashy

      Thrashy

      I can somewhat agree with what you're saying, but at the end of the day, who's really to say which of the show's flaws are particularly *worth* dwelling on, and which should be forgiven? Because really, what this fandom considers "good" or "bad" has rarely been a constant, from what I've seen. I've witnessed people regard a good episode with the utmost bile, and I've witnessed others treat what I consider to be a pretty "meh" episode with extrem...

    3. Thrashy

      Thrashy

      *e reverence. I'm definitely not opposed to the show improving, but I'd hardly call the fact that many fans are perfectly satisfied with what they've been given "apathy". If we didn't care, we wouldn't keep watching.

    4. Rockymoo
  20. Recently saw the dumbest MLP petition of all time: a petition to literally redo S9 from the ground up. The "Save Tree/Library" petition from S4 was nuts, but it was a troll petition. This feels like a genuine effort to mandate Hasbro to fix a season for a series that's not only finished, but a season that doesn't need much fixing in the first place.

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    2. Megas

      Megas

      Maybe some other time lol :P

    3. OptimisticNeighsayer

      OptimisticNeighsayer

      I thought it was a parody of the Game of Thrones petition. :P

    4. Woohoo

      Woohoo

      I've seen more ridiculous petitions. :sealed:

  21. Rewatching Amending Fences! *sigh* God, what an amazing episode! <3

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    2. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      @Sparklefan1234 Lyra got too busy finding the perfect ring for Bon Bon. :P 

    3. Sparklefan1234

      Sparklefan1234

      @Dark Qiviut 

      Quote

       Lyra got too busy finding the perfect ring for Bon Bon. :P 

       

      Replace Lyra with Trixie and Bon Bon with Starlight Glimmer, and you have my dream episode

       

      that sadly never happened. 

    4. TotallyNotNyx

      TotallyNotNyx

      Ooooo Trixie and GlimGlam^_^

      I’ve personally never shipped them, but now that I think about it, they do have a really cute relationship :ButtercupLaugh:

  22. "All Lives Matter" is the equivalent to Straight Pride and White Power: a blatant whitewasher of the struggles minorities face.

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    2. White

      White

      That's quite funny, perhaps I should stop guessing other people's motives and making me look quite the ignorant. I'd love to agree with you, and I mostly do. But I do feel that the very idea of struggling as a group leads to the unhumanizing of others. Neo-nazis think that the white race are struggling against a zionism threatening to wipe up their beautiful caucasian race. Men's right movement believes ( hilariously ) that we are struggling in a society where men are oppressed.

    3. White

      White

      And you know what ? The African-Americans are indeed struggling against an unfair system. The Dallas shooter knew that , I allowed himself to justify killing polices, because their lives don't matter at all. After all, they are the oppresive white majority, aren't they ?

    4. Jeric

      Jeric

      I am suspicious of anything that promotes dissociative thinking by nature (unless it is a linguistic necessity of course).

  23. Just like I wrote my column behind why 9/11 shouldn't be forgotten, I'm considering writing another detailing why same sex marriage should be legalized.

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    2. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      Status updates can only provide a specific amount of text. There are plenty of articles and columns at my watch supporting same sex marriage, and you can find them on Google.

    3. Ashbad

      Ashbad

      Yes, but you didn't link any of them. Of course there's articles on Google, but which ones are you referring to, what makes in unconstitutional (specicially, "100% unconstitutional", whatever that means), and what are your own defensive points on the matter?

    4. Dark Qiviut

      Dark Qiviut

      Two examples are of the following:

       

      1. http://www.divinecaroline.com/33/125589-gay-marriage-legalized <--- This is an article briefly detailing why same sex marriage should be legal.

       

      2. http://gaymarriage.procon.org/ <--- The statistical ramifications as well as the analysis behind same sex marriage, both the pros and cons. Read #14 of the "Pro" column inside "Pro & Con"; marriage altogether is deemed a civil right down at the bottom.

  24. I said it before, and I'll say it again. The fanbase doesn't determine the quality of the product. If you lose interest to FIM or any product because of the fandom, then you were never interested to begin with. Scapegoating a fandom is very stupid and low, no matter the excuse.

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    2. ~StatesTheOblivious~

      ~StatesTheOblivious~

      *looks it up on EQD*

       

      Well... okay.

    3. Fhaolan

      Fhaolan

      I can see no longer actively participating in the fandom due to the fandom's behavior. I kinda assume that's what most people mean when they say 'leaving the fandom'. But if they mean 'I stop liking the subject because of it's fans', that's just weird.

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