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Dreambiscuit

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  1. I’d give it an 8/10. Like all online forums there are good people and bad people on them, and that always affects matters. This is no fault of the forum itself; just an unfortunate and unavoidable fact of life. It’s run pretty well and fair for the most part. The staff doesn’t fall into a lot of common pitfalls associated with most forums, and this allows the site to thrive. There have been a few mistakes here and there but nopony is perfect. Ovarall I’m very happy here. I wouldn’t have stuck around all these years otherwise.
  2. I get it right here on the forums or from some nice pony who tells me if there’s anything going on I should know. I don’t seek news; it usually finds me.
  3. I’d be freaking honored. If they put my OC in MLP I wouldn’t have to beg and send bribes to the writers anymore. I’d be part of something I love. And let’s face it, it’s not as though my OC is being saved for something bigger and better; she’s a cartoon Pegasus drawn and fashioned after the characters of MLP. They can take the name, likeness, personality and anything else they want…as long as they don’t put her in dungarees or something contrary to her fashion sense. Then I’d have to lawyer-up.
  4. I call myself a Pegasister because I’m a fan, a Pegasus and a girl. It covers all of it. Pretty clear-cut.
  5. Fancy Pants. He even goes with my colors, so…yeah. I absolutely will not say no to a good color match.
  6. Yes, I think the series would have succeeded and thrived. When TV and visual media (excluding live performances) didn’t exist, people used whatever was available. Before TV and internet, there were thousands of radio shows and millions of books. People didn’t need the shortcut of a visual medium to enjoy a good, well-told story; they were used to getting their entertainment via the means available at the time. No one thinks about some as-yet-unknown form of future entertainment when enjoying what's available today. As long as it’s done well, it would be successful if properly distributed to audiences. I listen to old radio shows and they’re just like any other entertainment; when you’re listening, you’re not thinking about what you can’t see on a screen. It’s just like a book; the mind creates its own pictures, and they’re often better than the movies and shows you see today because there are no restrictions on imagination. A good example is ‘The Cinnamon Bear,’ a Christmas fantasy story presented on radio in 26 parts beginning on Thanksgiving 1937 and running until Christmas. It was elaborate, intricate, musical and humorous, and so enjoyable that it’s been repeated every single year on radio stations until this very day. This is a perfect example of great entertainment transcending the barriers of media format with perfect storytelling. I don’t see why our ponies wouldn’t likewise thrive in that or any other medium.
  7. Everyone knows Derpy’s real name is Derpy. I’ve never heard of anyone calling her ‘Muffins’ with a straight face. Same goes for Bon Bon. Have you ever heard anypony refer to ‘Lyra x Sweety Drops’? I think not.
  8. Straight. My ponysona is a reflection of me, hence her preferences are as well.
  9. It was only a matter of time before this all-important topic came up. So here’s the burning question; how many times a day (on average) do you visit the little tiled room with the shiny fixtures? (I thought of this thread idea while I was...well, you know).
  10. I used to listen to it regularly when I lived in Las Vegas. It was broadcast from just over the hill (in Pahrump, NV I think) so I had front row seats, so to speak. I liked it a lot because I was into all that paranormal and unexplained stuff. It was interesting and definitely better than the usual radio schlock. I remember driving by Art Bell’s house once when I was out that way; not sure why exactly. I mean, it was just a radio host's house, who cares? Good radio show though.
  11. I was filmed as part of a commercial for my workplace back in 2016 but I never saw the finished commercial and I don’t even know if it ever aired. I’m probably on someone’s cutting room floor somewhere.
  12. The lightsabers in Star Wars are revolutionary. There was never a sound like that before; something that changes according to how the saber is moved, and yet uniform and steady. Beautiful. The Acklay in Attack of the Clones is pretty cool sounding too.
  13. From Up On Poppy Hill (2011) My favorite ‘slice of life’ Ghibli movie, with one of my favorite characters (Umi Matsuzaki) with an incredible dub by Sarah Bolger. I love this movie; it makes me happy and calm when life is in turmoil. I’ve seen it dozens of times and I’ll see it dozens more. Barbie: Princess and the Pauper (2004) One of my top three or four Barbie movies. In every way this is a perfect movie and it pains me that most people would write it off because it’s ‘just a cartoon for little girls’ (sounds familiar, doesn’t it, my good ponies?) It has an amazing script, great direction, talented voice actors, memorable songs, a beautiful score, and overall it’s a freaking classic! I was so blown away by this that I was walking on air after watching it. This is the fourth Barbie movie made in the ‘modern era’ (not counting the two Barbie movies from the ‘80s) and the cast and crew were at the top of their game. The Guns of Navarone (1961) A solid WW2 action movie starring Gregory Peck, David Niven and Anthony Quinn. Written by Alistair MacLean, who brought us Where Eagles Dare, this is another adventure featuring a group of specialists infiltrating enemy territory on a secret mission. In this case the mission is to destroy two massive German guns guarding shipping lanes in the Greek islands before they can take out a convoy of American rescue ships. It’s very good; maybe a tad over long (and occasionally short on heroic conduct by the good guys), but engrossing and worth the ride.
  14. I just finished watching Reincarnated as a Sword and it was really good. It's wide open for another season and I can't wait. great sword and sorcery kind of show. Nicely done.
  15. In many cases I think it’s simply convenient to replace text with graphics (as in the second two sets of examples) and save a lot of translation. A picture is worth a thousand words, and in this case one graphic is worth dozens of different translations. The translation of ‘Baka’ to ‘Bug off’ is simply a subtitle for English-speaking audiences. Subs are a part of life and for international audiences they’re necessary. I may be wrong, but ‘Bug off’ may not be the best translation for ‘Baka’ in that scene from Ponyo. But languages can’t always be translated precisely so a degree of creative license must be used. In most cases, as long as the general idea comes across, it’s fine, and I have no problem with it.
  16. I’ve been told that Dune Part 2 is really good, so I took a look at Dune Part 1 to get up to speed on the story. Unfortunately it really sucks, just like the original 1984 version; over-long and boring. But this is the oddity: Dune Part 1 did poorly at the box office but Dune Part 2 is a huge hit. I’m not sure what to read into that but I’ll get caught up on the sequel when I can.
  17. I’ve seen countless anime series and movies. It’s going to be nearly impossible to name all the series, but I’ll try to remember as many as I can. (In no particular order). Tsuredure Children, Akiba Maid Wars, Reincarnated as a Sword, Girls’Last tour, Drifting Dragons, Zom 100 (Bucket List of the Dead), Love, Chunibyo and Other Delusions, Girls und Panzer, Sword Art Online, Gun Gale Online, Domestic Girlfriend, Maid Sama, Rent-A-Girlfriend, Made in Abyss, School-Live, Housing Complex C, Kokoro Konnect, Cells At Work, High School of the Dead, Monthly Girls Nozaki Kun. I know there are lots more but summoning the names isn’t happening right now, so this is just a sample. My anime movie list is far longer than the series list.
  18. Akiba Maid Wars. This is one of those lovely anime series that is just too weird to be true, and that’s why I love it. Only the Japanese can create such a glorious off-the-wall curiosity as this. I salute them. I’ve also been enjoying Reincarnated as a Sword, another anime. Not as outrageous as Akiba Maid Wars but very enjoyable.
  19. As a rule I don’t enjoy seeing myself in pictures or videos. I don’t make a point of being in front of camera unless there’s a good reason for it. It’s surprising just how often I actually have been in front of cameras. I find it’s much more bearable if I never actually see the photographic result.
  20. Since we're talkin' steak, we'd better make it a nice red, please.
  21. Most often I feel like I’m about 13, mentally and emotionally. But today I feel like I’m 108, with one foot in the grave.
  22. I imagine they’re comparable to any animal of similar breed; some are smarter than others. Pathology isn’t necessarily a contributing factor. But in my personal experience, having cared for both ponies and horses in a former job long ago, I’d say ponies are more mischievous and cunning verses horses, which are seemingly more staid, giving them the appearance of greater self-control and intelligence. Horses can be taught whereas I found ponies very difficult to train on any level. It’s like unruly children compared with mature adults.
  23. In my previous post in this thread I mentioned wanting to name my daughter Olivia, but went with Cassandra instead. But since then I’ve had another daughter and I’m happy to say her name is Olivia Rose (her last name will remain a royal secret). Her pony name is Princess Aria Silversong…in case you were wondering what her pony name was.
  24. I have a lot of blues and some whites but lately there seems to be a lot of black. For some reason most t-shirts (which are a staple of my casual wardrobe) seem to be black these days. I try to get as much variation as I can but the options are often limited.
  25. I’ve done laser tag and always enjoyed it. But paintballing is another matter. I’ve never done it because I could never find anyone interested in doing it with me. In any case I imagine it would take a lot of equipment and protective gear to make it workable. I’d love to try it though.
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