references you think most people missed

[SolidTwilight 383]

So what are some references the show has made that you think most people have missed?

 

one that I saw was a reference to an arcade game from 1986 called "RAMPAGE"

 

 

https://youtu.be/Rm6pkWRoJiw?t=2m58s

Edited May 26, 2015 by SolidTwilight

[Cosmik Vek 764]

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.

[MoltenKitten 341]

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.

[Yoshi89 5,290]

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.

[SolidTwilight 383]

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.

[Suukorak 354]

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".

[cuteycindyhoney 13,283]

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.

[ggg-2 3,550]

"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?

[Kivil 1,721]

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

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 40,284]

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:

 

 

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. 

[Jackie Snack 1,498]

Jim Carrey's orange tux from Dumb and Dumber. Smooze was wearing a blue hat, for Jeff Daniel's part.

 

 

 

Also, Rodney Dangerfield reference.

 

 

Edited May 27, 2015 by x0jackie0x

[Nerdy Luigi 2,064]

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.

[MLPFanatic34 3,234]

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

 

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

 

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

  

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

[AmberDust 1,116]

"Tough crowd!" From Make new friends but keep Discord.

[Yoshi89 5,290]

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.

[colt_following 169]

SO many I don't know. I'm a youngling, though. There are tons from past seasons I missed... the only one I could call for sure was "Chocolate Rain", and that was S1 or 2...

[Ninja(Pinkie)Midget 180]

In Pinkie Apple Pie, there is a scene near the end where Pinkie Pie is looking in a mirror and has drawn wings and her cutie mark on the mirror, which is a reference to her original design as a pegasus pony.

[Venomous 18,813]

I'm pretty sure that Discord's orange tuxedo was a reference to Dumb & Dumber

[SolidTwilight 383]

In Pinkie Apple Pie, there is a scene near the end where Pinkie Pie is looking in a mirror and has drawn wings and her cutie mark on the mirror, which is a reference to her original design as a pegasus pony.

I did not know about that. just looked it up. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/original-pinkie-pie-development-sketch.html 

 

[Magpie 621]

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.

[Suukorak 354]

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.

[Lambdadelta 1,462]

In Make new friend but keep Discord, the scene with discord coming out the bed is reference to The Grudge horror movie

[Ninja(Pinkie)Midget 180]

No one has mentioned it, so there is that reference to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas where discord is dressed up as the character Johnny Depp plays

 

 

There was also a reference to The Big Lebowski in an episode.

[Jackie Snack 1,498]

@@MLPFanatic34,

 

You forgot Gallagher, even though you posted the reference. <3 

[Love//Hack 819]

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.

 

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.

Edited May 27, 2015 by GoldKingdomFright