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In the episode "Make Friends But Keep Discord", there was a reference to The Shining, the scene with the elevator evacuating blood was referenced in a part of the episode:

 

 

And this reference was missed by many people, including me when I watched it first.

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I don't remember the name of the episode but there is a reference to 2001: A space odyssey in the episode where the mane 6 tell the cmc how they got their cutie marks.

 

"The Cutie Mark Chronicles". The reference was strong but it really didn't tie into the plot all too well.

 

I didn't expect a reference to Double Dare in "Maud Pie". I think that's a bit too obscure for the target audience.

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I don't remember the name of the episode but there is a reference to 2001: A space odyssey in the episode where the mane 6 tell the cmc how they got their cutie marks.

I remember that one. here are some joke edits for you.

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I don't remember the name of the episode but there is a reference to 2001: A space odyssey in the episode where the mane 6 tell the cmc how they got their cutie marks.

There was? How did I not catch that? What was it?

Also, I wonder how many caught the "Who's on First" reference in "Tanks for the Memories".

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There was? How did I not catch that? What was it?

Also, I wonder how many caught the "Who's on First" reference in "Tanks for the Memories".

I am a huge fan of Abbott and Costello. I have the box sets of all their movies. I caught the reference instantly, and was overjoyed by it.


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"The Cutie Mark Chronicles". The reference was strong but it really didn't tie into the plot all too well.

 

I didn't expect a reference to Double Dare in "Maud Pie". I think that's a bit too obscure for the target audience.

Wait, Double Dare reference in Maud Pie? What was it? How the buck did I miss a reference to my favorite childhood game show?


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I can't remember any that I know of, but when you guys point them out it makes so much sense.


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It took a second viewing for me to notice this and maybe I am completely wrong, but I am pretty sure this is a Grinch reference at this part in Tanks for the Memories:

 

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I could be wrong but it seems like one. Plus the Grinch tries to stop Christmas by stealing all of the christmas items much like how Rainbow tries to stop Winter the same sort of way. Possibilities. 

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There was a really ironic reference in "Keep Calm and Flutter On!"

 

Discord was eating the books? "Eat any good books lately?" Well, there was a scene towards the end of a Star Trek: the Next Generation where Data said that very line. THEY BOTH WERE DONE BY THE SAME VOICE ACTOR.


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Gilda and Rainbow greeting each other which is reminiscent of Jerry Seinfeld and Newman.

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Arimaspi is named after a race of one-eyed people in Greek mythology who fought with griffons over their gold.

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The choice Gilda makes between saving Pinkie and Rainbow and recovering the Idol is reminiscent of Indiana Jones.

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Twilight's line of dialogue "winter is coming" references Game of Thrones.

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Rainbow Dash's face in Tanks For The Memories references the Grinch's evil smile.

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Discord and The Smooze are dressed as Harry and Lloyd from Dumb and Dumber.

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The filly staring at the glowing door at the Gala references The Shining.

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The Pest pony and Applebloom reference Darth Vader and The Ghostbusters.

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The back and forth scene featuring three pegasus ponies is reminiscent of a classic routine by Abbott and Costello.

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Twilight Sparkle saying "it's a trap!" in Cutie Map Part 1

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The box seen in Make New Friends But Keep Discord references Metal Gear. 

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Discord's comedy routine in Make New Friends But Keep Discord references Seinfeld, Rodney Dangerfield, and Eddie Murphy.

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Wait, Double Dare reference in Maud Pie? What was it? How the buck did I miss a reference to my favorite childhood game show?

 

She set up a rock-themed version of a Double Dare obstacle course.


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There was a really ironic reference in "Keep Calm and Flutter On!"

 

Discord was eating the books? "Eat any good books lately?" Well, there was a scene towards the end of a Star Trek: the Next Generation where Data said that very line. THEY BOTH WERE DONE BY THE SAME VOICE ACTOR.

I'd like to point out that that line was spoken by Q, the same character De Lancie voiced, not Data.

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There was a really ironic reference in "Keep Calm and Flutter On!"

 

Discord was eating the books? "Eat any good books lately?" Well, there was a scene towards the end of a Star Trek: the Next Generation where Data said that very line. THEY BOTH WERE DONE BY THE SAME VOICE ACTOR.

Close! Not quite right, though.

Q from Star Trek is played by the voice actor of Discord. Data was someone else entirely.

It was Q who said it, to Worf, not Data. Also apparently he's just eating books, and didn't actually say the line. Still counts, though.

 

Good catch, by the way. I looked it up once I read your post, but I wouldn't have found it on my own.


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In One Bad Apple Bad Seeds calls the CMC snitches if they were to tell Applejack and report the bullying. And Sweetie Belle becomes covered in some gold.

Gold + Snitch = the Golden Snitch from Harry Potter. I think almost any Potterhead like me would be able to notice that. One of my most favorite references ever used in any of my favorite shows ever.

 

In Bloom and Gloom, there's a poster of Rainbow Dash with a straight rainbow behind her and a starry background which resembles Nyan Cat. The same poster was shown in the Myserious Mare Do Well.

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And I felt Make New Friends But Keep Discord as a whole was similar to the fanfiction Bride of Discord but not quite like it.

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I'd like to point out that that line was spoken by Q, the same character De Lancie voiced, not Data.

Whoops I realized that like right after I posted this! It was a fail of EPIC proportions, for someone who binges on Next Gen while she had BBC America.

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