ggg-2 3,553 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 there's a rumor going around that season 5 will contain an episode that's completely serious, and without jokes. But would that be a bad idea? i'm not saying that a serious episode would be bad. but I guess I am saying that a COMPLETELY serious episode void of some sort of humor to cushion the blow doesn't seem like the way to go. 1 Don't be a nerd. Join the herd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photon Jet 5,491 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 I would say that without a bit of humour, an episode would be a dull one for viewers. I wonder what this "serious episode" would be about... 2 Dark thoughts are banished! Dark thoughts do not exist! 3DS Friend Code: 4167-4477-3810 (The picture of my OC in the profile icon was created by MrBrandonMac. OC description is in the Character Database.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverStarApple 849 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 All things need humour, even the serious things. A humourless episode would be completely miserable. 1 I was dead until the moment I met you. I was a powerless corpse pretending to be alive. Living without power, without the ability to change my course, was akin to a slow death. If I must live as I did before then... -Lelouch, Code Geass - My NEW DeviantART: http://SilverStarApple.deviantart.com/Want to make money for being an AWESOME PONY? https://www.tsu.co/Epsilon725 My fanfic, starring Silver Star Apple: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/224996/the-shining-silver-star-of-the-apple-family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygen 6,066 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 Well first of all I highly doubt there is any real evidence to S5 really at all, just speculations and rumors, it's possible I suppose, but there is no for sure on that. As far as would a totally serious episode be a good idea? Idk, I feel like it would be hard to make an episode totally serious, maybe a bit more serious than usual, but totally 100% serious with 0 jokes? In what was originally made for little girls? I just can't see it happening, and honestly Idk if i'd want it to, I'm ok with a more serious tone, but having all the characters just being incredibly serious from the start with absolutely 0 jokes(not even from Pinkie) I feel just would be odd. But who knows, I guess I really wouldn't until I saw it, but MLP isn't really a drama, so I can't see it starting off all serious, usually mores serious episodes have some kind of build up to the more serious parts or something. And as a childrens cartoon technically it's going to be more light hearted typically. If it's well done however I have no quarrels, but I think absolutely 0 jokes is kind of stretching it. Thanks to Gone Airbourne for the awesome sig! My Oc's, Ponysona, Bella Vocal Covers Blog, MLP Covers Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinklady 346 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 I'm always a fan of trying something new. It can turn out be be a great episode if they handle it the right way. But I can also lead to an epic fail.It's tricky, but I sure would love to see such an experiment 1 Credit for my Signature goes to Vinyl Scratch. Credit for my Avatar goes to Jack-A-Lynn on Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Frostflame 3,568 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 here is a quote from Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition "You should always assume rumors are false rather then true" MLP without humor is like gaming without the fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind Chaser 4,768 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 Season 4 had many episodes where the writers were sticking jokes in on moments that should have been treated seriously. But for them to quit comedy cold turkey for a week does seem like a bit of a knee-jerk reaction to that criticism. One of the best things about MLP's better episodes is that they know where to balance seriousness and humor when tackling everyday issues or adventure. Unless they were dealing with a really heavy plot point that would require them to silence their humor, then the prospect of this comes off as a bit jarring. However, MLP has always been experimental in its nature, trying new elements in its technical presentation and its story style and I definitely wouldn't be against it. I have my reservations but I also have faith in the writing staff to pull this off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null1 606 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 If there's going to be a serious episode, it's gotta be about Applejack's parents. We never see them, they're never mentioned. You know something's happened to them, something grim. It's just another one of those unexplained things. It's similar to Chuckie's mother in Rugrats and Andy's father in Toy Story, albeit the former situation was explained. There's tons of theories about Andy's father, the most popular one is that he walked out on his family. That's the theory I believe. I hope they'll cover Applejack's parents in this episode, if there ever is one. Gonna have alot of emotion in it. It's either what I described above, or Pinkie Pie dies... Or nothing, it's your pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnyhop123 194 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 If it's dealing with a very heavy issue, humour would only distract. Some of the greatest films, songs, and even episodes of shows have no humour at all, and yet remain in people's heads for good reasons. Has anyone here ever seen Avatar: The Last Airbender? It can be very funny when it needs to, but it can also be very sombre. A voice actor died, and they made this to honour him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGnsPfNqeQE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megas 27,671 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 It really depends, it's better for the writers to stick humor where it's necessary, and if the episode doesn't warrant humor, then it's better to leave it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espurr 449 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 Sometimes the least funny things in the world are the most funny things. I don't care what pony you like because I like everypony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastel 7,630 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 I can't wait to watch this episode. I'm sure that can work, I don't think there'll be 0 joke like @Zygen said, it will just be an episode less funny than usual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokuc 8,173 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 (edited) Well first of all I highly doubt there is any real evidence to S5 really at all There will be a season 5. Anyways, I really really doubt that this would happen, but I really want it to happen. 0 jokes sounds a bit meh but what I mean is a more "serious" episode. Haha I'm interested already, I want to see what they can do with it. Edited July 10, 2014 by Jokuc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceethe 704 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 i never really watched MLP for the humor,so i wouldnt mind an episode that is completely serious. however, the humor of MLP has been a part, but just a PART of what made the episodes good. i dont think there will ever be an episode without humor,since it wouldnt really appeal to the target demographic. but i would like an episode with a more serious tone to it. maybe teach kids about bullying,but this time for real,not the babs seed "she only is a bully because she got bullied herself" crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moved to Elsewhere 11,331 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 It wouldn't necessarily be a bad idea, as long as they do good on like everything else to avoid the episode coming off as boring. Like, have a good story or some emotional scenes or good action scenes. Hey, I've seen anime and action cartoons do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygen 6,066 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 There will be a season 5. Anyways, I really really doubt that this would happen, but I really want it to happen. 0 jokes sounds a bit meh but what I mean is a more "serious" episode. Haha I'm interested already, I want to see what they can do with it. Yeah I know, I worded that badly, I meant to say there is no evidence really as to what season 5 will actually contain, it's going to be mostly just speculation(Or atleast i'm not aware of any official word on Season 5.) Thanks to Gone Airbourne for the awesome sig! My Oc's, Ponysona, Bella Vocal Covers Blog, MLP Covers Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokuc 8,173 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 Yeah I know, I worded that badly, I meant to say there is no evidence really as to what season 5 will actually contain, it's going to be mostly just speculation(Or atleast i'm not aware of any official word on Season 5.) As far as I know, no one has said anything about what will happen. Though I guess it's just a matter of time before more rumors starts to float around. I'll check up on EqD every once in a while 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygen 6,066 July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 As far as I know, no one has said anything about what will happen. Though I guess it's just a matter of time before more rumors starts to float around. I'll check up on EqD every once in a while Yeah, well rumors always float around ;p, but most of them are just that. I haven't looked at EqD in a heck of a long time, maybe I need to do so... Thanks to Gone Airbourne for the awesome sig! My Oc's, Ponysona, Bella Vocal Covers Blog, MLP Covers Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBound 829 July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 Just like many things, it all comes down to execution of an idea or story element that can make or break an episode, whether its true potential was achieved or wasted. Throughout of the series of the show, there have been at least a handful of episodes that had a lot going for them and held potential to be s stellar experience, but ultimately feel flat for some fans for one reason or another (I'll leave each to their own devices on that one). Though a humorless episode at face value seems like an about face for what the show is all about, I do feel that such an idea can be transitioned well into an episode so long as all the elements are put into their proper place. There can be humorous times in a darker story to create some contrast and break up a solitary mood or atmosphere, so why can't the opposite be true for this scenario? If such an episode does see the light of day at some point, it is at least a good sign toward the staff that they are willing to experiment, try new angles and ideas and bring viewers a new and refreshing experience. Even if it does fail, no one can fault them for trying. Deviantart Tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banul 3,831 July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 I guess it sort of depends on how they handle it. I think that having an episode completely without humor would be jarring, given the general nature of the show. That said, we don't know what it's about yet and depending on how serious it is, humor could work against the overall thing they are trying to achieve with it. Realistically, I doubt they would do an episode without humor. In this day and age, I don't think they would get away with it. I think parents would complain. But I guess we'll have to wait and see. They got away with the Tirek fight, after all. Whose to say they can't get away with a completely serious episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invincible 2,091 July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 You have to understand that in it's core this is a kid's show. I think it has to have at least a certain modicum of laughs to please it's target audience. Just my thought. My OCs for Roleplay purposes: o Lit Fuse (http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/lit-fuse-r6608) o Dust Devil (http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/dust-devil-r7357) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Letter 1,832 July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 Humorless? Sort of how I would write MLP. I would try to include some but I am not a big fan of humor really. I could make it work though and I have faith that Mr. Larsen or whoever writes such an episode can do it well. Perhaps it will be a unique episode among the fifth season. Applejack's parents would be perfect for such an episode. Silver Letter!!! Silver Letter's MLP collection Have: 946 https://data.mlpmerch.com/checklist/180/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna 831 466 July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 The episode would be doll. ask-princess-luna/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyBunny 57 July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 I dont think pinkie pie could stay serious that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dovashy 1,734 July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 Was there humour in A Canterlot Wedding? Was that not a serious episode? Dovashy makes me think of soap xD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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