Juggerpony

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!

Thank you so much, friendd Thank you, Cinna! I will PM you sometime!

Of the villains, my favorite is Discord. I will do a blog on that sometime! My second is Tiriek. Sombra is my third.

I was going to go there, but then I decided that, if everyone wanted, I would include it in a part 2. No, I completely agree. He wanted to have complete dominance over the kingdom, and refused to relinquish it, even after his defeat.

Hello, Everypony! And welcome to my very first blog! Well, technically my second, but the first one was an introduction, soooooo..... potatoes. Oh, and P.S., SPOILERS ENSUE IN THIS FORUM!!!! Anyways, lets get started. I promised in the introducion that for my first (Second.... NYAAAN!) Blog post, I would talk about a very disliked villain in the MLP world. He is the great Crystal Tyrant and Lord of Shadows himself, King Sombra! Before I begin my case of defending this character however, I should make it clear that I may be a little biased. I like Sombra as a villain. Now even if after you read this post, and you still dislike Sombra, then please bring it up in the comments. I would love to have a peaceful conversation/debate with you. Now, without further a do, I bring you my defense case for King Sombra! King Sombra appeared as the main antagonist in the Season 3 Premier, The Crystal Empire. In a flashback, he is shown as a black stallion in red/iron armor, with green eyes. One of the writers for the show said that he was meant to represent a character from Lord of the Rings, I am assuming Sauron. In the flashback we see that as king, he enslaved the whole of the Crystal Empire. The Crystal Empire, as Princess Celestia put it, was a place of hope and joy to all of Equestria. However, Sombra became the ruler and corrupted the Empire. The Crystal Ponies themselves lived as slaves. Now, this is where I want to begin my case for why he is a good villain. Just from seeing this begining scene, we see how evil he was. He enslaved a once happy and proud kingdom, putting shackles on the ponies and forcing them into hard labor. If you observe the shackles the ponies are wearing a little more closely, you will see something that should not be in a kids show for little girls: Blood. Or at least a red liguid of some kind..... I am going to assume its blood. Unless Sombra had them paint his evil halls red. Anyway, if it was blood, this shows not only that Sombra was a tyrant, but he was also OBRESSIVE. He would beat his citizens into work. Or that his citizens worked so hard that they were physically harmed. I dont know if there is some comic out there that explains exactly what Sombra did to his subjects, but I would be interested to know what exactly Sombra forced the ponies to do. The next scene we see is Celestia and Luna banishing Sombra from his physical form (turning him into the Shadow Lord), and banished him beneath the ice. But before he could be completely banished, he placed a curse over the Empire, saying that as long as he was banished, the Crystal Empire would be banished as well. So, not only did Sombra oppress his citizens, he also had the whole of the civilization vanish when he lost control of it. Throughout the rest of the 2 parter, we actually dont see Sombra that much. We only see him as a cloud of darkness surrounding the Crystal Empire. However, while his giant form is terrifying, it is not necessarily his presence that is frightening. When the Mane 6 arrive in the Crystal Empire and begin talking to the Crystal ponies, they say they remember nothing of there past. Except for him. So, Sombra scared them so much that they cant even remember who they once were, only his oppressive rule. It is only until light and hope fills the city again do they start remembering who they were before Sombra. I could go on for hours on this subject, but I will spare you readers. Maybe this could be a part one for my Defense of Sombra. If you guys want a part two, simply ask, and I will give! That, or when I finally join the Youtube analysis community, I will discuss it all in a video. Either way, I would like to thank you guys for hearing me ramble on for as long as I have. If you guys have any suggestians for what I should write next, just post it in the chat! Whether it is an Episode, Fan-animation, fanfiction, or whatever, just ask, and I will write my honest opinion. Juggerpony out!

So yeah, comment if there is a work you want me to blog on! I will do anything (except for Dusks Dawn)

Hello, everypony! As a new member of the Blogging community, I must say that I am extremely nervous. I mean, who wouldnt when explaining your opinions to a bunch of ponies who will either agree with you, or bash you across the head because of it? In all seriousness, I want to someday join the Youtube Brony community, and as I said before, this is my first step to becoming a full on analyst. I hope to update my blog regularly, maybe daily (Dont count on it, though). What this blog basically is is me talking about the different episodes of MLP, as well as fan animations, fan fictions, characters, etc. If you want to recommend a work to me, be my guest! I can even be something you created. However, i refuse to do "Dusks Dawn". I have watched it 3 times, and I still dont understand what was going on. But hey, if I get enough requests for it..... I dont know. You guys are the bosses, I am simply the Blogger. I believe that is a wrap for this introduction. My first true Blog post is actually NOT going to be on an episode. I am going to be defending a villain in MLP who has recieved a lot of hate, and hopefully help convince the fandom he was a great villain. Guys, stay tuned as I cover....... King Sombra. That blog can be found here: http://mlpforums.com/blog/2415/entry-15881-defending-king-sombra/

Again, i am honored. Thanks so much! Thank you so much! I will make sure to friend you Yay! I have earned me a Fedora!

Does anypony know of a good program where I can draw these these..... without a pen and colored pencils?

I love roleplaying! ANd worldbuilding. That sounds like fun

I am honored! Thank you, Mr. Jonas.

Well, where to start? Um, I enjoy writing. Go figure. I also love to talk about my opinions, and compare them with others through peaceful (aka not shouting, cursing, etc.) debates. I also enjoy drawing as a hobby. As stated in why I joined the forums, I love watching the Brony Analysts compare and talk about episodes (My 2 favorites are Firey Joker and MysteriousMrEnter!). I have always wanted to join them, and have decided to start in the forums. Um, if anyone has any questions about me, simply ask. I will be honored to answer any of your questions! My OC is Juggerpony, of course.