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    Is Sunset Shimmer supposed to be really smart?

    in Equestria Girls

    In Sunset Shimmer's Time to Shine, we learn that she is actually very academic, and could very well be the smartest student at Canterlot High though she doesn't like admitting that. She also became a math tutor as a side thing in order to give herself some extra credit activity after school. Her going up against Sci-Twi during the Academic Decathlon event of the Friendship Games is additional proof that she is very gifted with intelligence.

    Time to buy Time To Shine.

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    Do You Think The Movie Will Mark The End Of Friendship Is Magic?

    in My Little Pony: The Movie (2017)

    · Edited by 4april

    Just check out Hasbro's investor website. Other than their partner brands (Frozen, Star Wars etc), My Little Pony is one of their biggest brands.

     

    The reason why the movie was made is because the MLP brand has not yet reached its potential. So I doubt if it will end there.

     

    And Equestria Girls, probably their biggest gamble is still in transition.

     

    Why would Brian Goldner decide to kill one of their biggest brands, that too after probably spending millions on marketing a movie!

    I also think this will end on a high note.

    There is no use of ending on a high note if your revenue falls next year.

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    Unpopular Opinions Regarding the Show

    in MLP:FiM Canon Discussion

    · Edited by 4april

    Not sure if this is unpopular or not....

     

    Starlight Glimmer should have been punished severely. She possibly caused the worst damage out of all the villains, and yet she got off very lightly. Maybe she should have been turned to stone and then banished to the moon.

     

    That being said, she's my favourite character though.

    S06:E13 - Stranger Than Fan Fiction

    in Season 6 Discussion

    I always love Daring Do episodes although there are not many. This was no exception. The message was one that we as bronies must accept.

     

    If Hasbro publishes Daring Do books, I would definitely buy them. Maybe it could be a fandom within a fandom.

     

    Quibble's monologue during the end credits was an unconventional and humorous way to close the episode. The fourth wall breaking was brilliant. I hope to see more of this snarky stallion in the future.

     

    I want more of the trio (Quibble, Daring Do and RD) in the future. 

    S06:E12 - Spice Up Your Life

    in Season 6 Discussion

     

     
    As for the episode, it looked like a tribute to Indian bronies, are there many/any? It was very Indian themed but for the diversity of Equestria, the introduction of these two ponies and their restaurant is a brilliant idea, the father, typical with that accent l;ol. I can say from personal exp, I find some of the Indian food delicious and spicy!

     

     

    Not many Indian bronies. I live in India and don't think there are a lot, mostly because people are not aware of a show called My Little Pony. I should probably show this episode to some of my friends in India. By the way, I don't speak like Coriander.

     

    I personally liked the episode, although Rarity was kind of a jerk at some moments.

    The benefits and pitfalls of cultural and ethnic representation?

    in MLP:FiM Canon Discussion

    The good thing about having free time is that I can finally dig in to some old topics that were deemed 'unworthy' for topic discussion and revive them.

     

    In this topic, @TheAnimatorOfficial brought up an interesting personal observation. I will quote him

     

    Even though the Jeopardy Rule was invoked (question marks have power ... they are like the Tri Force of MLPF!), I think that this statement is very interesting when you start considering this through several lenses. First, I really liked the characters of Saffron and Coriander. I also thought their accents, attire, and the Tasty Treat's decor were well within what I have seen in Bangalore myself. I think the show runners did themselves proud here.

     

    However, there is a responsibility when you invoke another culture on a show like Pony. For one, you accuracy is important, but how can one accurate depict a whole culture with the use of one or two characters? Could it run the risk of excluding another county's internal diversity? I visited India before, and like just about every other country, you have a range of traditions, accents, views, etc. Obviously you can't exactly throw dozens of unique cultural characters in a show just to showcase that. Would shows like Pony be prudent to consult to ensure they create an acceptable cultural depiction?

     

    I am not huge on having to be restrictive on media due to political correctness, but as a viewer I do want to see more variety. Too often Indian characters sound like Apu from The Simpsons. How much does something like that impact children growing up watching shows like with a standard assumed visual or vocal characteristic? From the show's perspective, is it worth trying? I can imagine failure to represent a character correctly would frustrate many. Is the possible negative backlash from failure worth trying to expand the breadth of accessible characters? This fandom can be critical of mistakes. I can imagine the idea of DHX exploring Saddle Ariabia scares the shit out of them.

     

    Tangentially, if this applies, how strong is your psychological association with a cultural or ethnic characterization? Like Mr. Official above I would assume that some would find a fondness in it. Whether the character becomes an avatar from someone, or it makes you feel like something you appreciate about yourself was also appreciated by others, I can see some positive elements worth the risk. I have heard friends mention that they dislike southern stereotypes that are shown in animation, even if the character is well rounded. I definitely have rolled my eyes at things like some gay stereotypes in comedy, though most of them are dated media, (Three's Company, Will & Grace).

     

    I personally hope to see the Pony Lore expanded with more real world allusions.

     

     

    Let me judge, an Indian who lives in Bangalore.

     

    I think they did quite well in representing the culture. The accents sounded very authentic. I never felt like it was stereotypical. It did not show a complete picture, but it did show a positive image. I believe Daniel Ingram's song models itself on bollywood music.

     

    Looking forward to seeing more cultures within Equestrai.

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    Equestrian Politics?

    in MLP:FiM Canon Discussion

    In the first episode, it would have been hard to believe that Equestria is a democracy. But as we see more episodes, it seems to be more democratic than expected. 

     

    Economically, Equestria clearly has the spirit of commerce and enterprise about it. Burgeoning capitalists like Rarity and Applejack are always looking to expand their businesses and rise above the competition. I have yet to see any regulations come into play, so I'm at least going to presume it's a mostly free market. There's also a probable lack of an extensive welfare state, since Flutter's brother essentially had to go live in the woods when he proved too insufferable to live with.

     

     

    They seem more free marker oriented than expected. I mean just look at the Flin-Flam brother's products.

     

    Also, in The Saddle Row Review, Rarity's landlord threatens to raise the rent if she does not allow his daughter to stay. I am pretty sure that many countries have laws to protect the tenant from this.

    King Author of Equestria

    in MLP:FiM Canon Discussion

    I just thought of this crazy fan theory. The first king of Equestria as a whole was a dude called Arthur Pendragon.

     

    I feel this theory could somehow connect to the maps and the round table that appeared in the season 4 finale. And  Clover the Clever could be the counterpart of Merlin. Besides the name Canterlot is derived from Camelot which was the capital of King Author.

     

     

    What do you think?

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