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I kind of like it. Much like what I was thinking but with some world building thrown in as well which would match up with the 'explore Equestria' theme the season is supposed to follow. Does seem very reminiscent of Flight to the Finish and Hurricane Fluttershy but with a different interpretation. Too derivative in my opinion. But if I got to see Coco Pommel again I might reconsider.

I would say any episode featuring Bulk Biceps could qualify for that description. Edit: Too many muscles. YEAH!!!

I'd rather see a MLP show with a TV-PG rating with a little bit of FV(Fantasy Violence) involved too. One idea would be to centre it around Celestia and Luna before Luna's banishment to the moon, 1'000 years ago. There's a lot that could be done with that I think. We would end up seeing a lot of the same villains again but it could be done in a way that gives them better exposure and back story. Starswirl would be there too.

A misunderstanding leads the ponies to think that Starlight Glimmer/Diamond Tiara has gone back to their old ways and they do everything to show they've changed for the better. Lesson: Your past doesn't determine your future; everypony can change. Or Princess Twilight Sparkle enters a rodeo dancing competition with her friends but they struggle to be honest with her due to her status. Lesson: Everypony deserves the truth.(A bit like Leap of Faith but with some minor changes)

A new trademark. A movie or spin-off series perhaps? I wonder if M.A. Larson is involved with this... Well probably not but it would be cool if that was true.

It's not really, I just made that up on the spot as a joke.

I see the point you're making here. I agree that season 5 put a heavy emphasis on the theme of forgiveness as well as just tying up lose ends in the series. The other major theme was that of cutie marks of course, but this one of forgiveness and redemption was more underlying to the progression of the season. They're born-again Bronies. Bronies who have been reformed and sought the forgiveness of Celestia. Hence the tie in with the forgiveness theme.

Yeah the CMC episode sounds legit. Are you serious? Dragon Lord Spike? We all know what happened the last time Spike was involved in a large competitive event... Exhibit A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bTwxYScTic Exhibit B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeuzblW_vEU

@@Dark Qiviut, I was considering whether or not to reply to you again since I'd already stated all my points. But I figured I'd make some simple clarifications. You seem to think that by replacing the term shyness with the more charged one of social anxiety somehow gives your point more credence. Sorry, but I'm not convinced. You think using an emotional appeal makes a difference? There's a c;ear bias I am sensing here when it comes to the topic of anxiety, but it's not sufficient to change the hard facts or warp the events into your own narrative. Every example you have used has demonstrated the same old patterns that occur with Fluttershy's character. i referenced TV Tropes with its lists of numerous examples and explanations to help elaborate. But apparently using a reference is not as favorable to you as simply repeating oneself with the same points worded differently. You use a lot of filler and manipulation of the subject at hand in order to convince yourself that you can escape the reality of what Fluttershy is. I believe you're making appeals to emotion, popularity and also viewing this as only black and white. Fluttershy is a stereotype in some ways, not in others. This sums up everything. You don't want to discuss, you want to pontificate and condemn those who don't agree. Well I don't agree, mostly because I think you're wrong but also because of the shallowness of your intentions here.

I don't. The whole issue and controversial nature of the Brony fandom has definitely cooled down over the last few years and just become another facet of the internet. Things in he media change too fast now for a cartoon show to have widespread lasting impact on the public consciousness. Particularly for a show like MLP which is still often viewed by most people as not something to be taken seriously. It will fade like everything else does. Keep in mind that there aren't any really objective stances to be found here. It's comforting to think that something you've invested so much of your time and energy into will have a lasting legacy but simply wishing it doesn't make it so. I will remember Friendship is Magic long after it ends but I have no strong reason to believe most of society will. People will move on to the next thing. MLP will still exist as a brand, sure, but the show itself doesn't appear to be breaking precedents like many had hoped it would.