spoiler 100th Episode Hype Builder: Your Fondest Background Pony Memory

[Batbrony 16,087]

 

The wait for the 100th episode of MLP continues everypony, but in the meantime we've got quite a bit to tide us over in the now-less than two weeks remaining before the episode's premiere.  First of all, there's the absolutely lovely, fully-animated version of the classic fan-song "Lullaby for a Princess" just released by WarpOut today; if you haven't checked that out yet, I cannot recommend it enough, and you can find it in the first 'Spoiler' tag below.

 

 

 

Secondly, as by now I'm sure most of you know, Hasbro was kind enough to release a teaser of sorts for the 100th episode, a clip giving us a taste of just what exactly is in store for us.  Without going into too much detail, it is quite glorious looking, if I do say so myself, and you can find said clip in the second 'Spoiler' tag below.

 

 

 

So yeah, DHX's pledge that the 100th episode's focus would be on background ponies looks to be true in every which way, and I could not be happier.  However, amazing as this clip is and the forthcoming episode is looking to be, I don't want the focus of this thread to be so much about the 100th episode as the background ponies themselves.  Here, to help build the excitement in our lovely little pony community for MLP's 100th episode, I want to know what your favorite background pony memory or element is.  You can list anything, from a particular background pony and what you love about them, to a certain scene starring them, to even fan art of them: whatever happens to be your favorite, best memory of background ponies since joining this fandom, share it with the entire MLP Forums community, and feel free to share what you hope to see pertaining to background ponies in the 100th episode as well.

 

To give you all an idea of what exactly I hope to see in this thread, I'll start off.  Anyone who's known me here for even a little bit of time should know that I am a bonafide, raving, fanatical lover of all things Derpy Hooves to the extreme, and have been pretty much since I entered the fandom back in 2012 right as the "The Last Roundup" controversy was just winding down.  Having said that, some of you might think that, obviously, Derpy's first time speaking is my fondest memory of her and background ponies in general, and that's certainly not a bad bet.  It certainly is one of my all-time favorite things about Derpy, and remains near and dear to my heart.  However, it's not my fondest memory of her or background ponies in general, though it's close to it.

 

My fondest memory of Derpy is actually the first time that I realized how much I cared about this character that is, as it stands in the show's canon, barely a character to this date.  It might've been before I saw "The Last Roundup" clip, it might've been after, I can't exactly remember, but I do know that it was right around the time that I was first entering the fandom when I first realized that I was quickly becoming a Derpy-superfan.  And the reason that realization to this day remains so dear to me is because that was also probably the first time that I realized just how much I was coming to love both MLP:FiM and it's wonderful fan community.  So because of that, to this day any affection I feel for Derpy Hooves remains a centerpiece of my love for MLP and bronydom, and she continues to represent, to me, in how both the creators and the fans have treated her and depicted her, the best things that this show and fandom has to offer.  Derpy Hooves is, for me, at the heart of my love for the show and this community, and to this day the first time that I realized that about her remains probably my favorite background pony memory since joining the fandom.

 

So there you have it, folks, my fondest memory of Derpy and background ponies in general.  What are some of yours, I'd love to hear them.  Obviously I don't expect everyone to have as deep-seated an affection for background ponies as that, but whatever is your favorite thing about background ponies in general, or a specific background pony you particularly like, please share it here, I'd love to see what everyone has to say in the buildup to what should prove to be a truly special and memorable episode.

 

[Frostgage 7,981]

For me it's when Aloe spoke in Castle Sweet Castle, I was so excited. Hopefully her and Lotus feature in the upcoming 100th episode <3

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 42,202]

Gotta love the Derpy moments. When she first reappeared in season 4, holding that flag, that was a super squee moment for me. Then there is just seeing Derpy in many of the older episodes, that brings back good memories for me from when I joined the fandom. Once I learned about Derpy, I was always looking for her when I was watching the show for the first time through. 

 

 

Derpy was one of my earliest obsessions within the show itself. 

[Batbrony 16,087]

For me it's when Aloe spoke in Castle Sweet Castle, I was so excited. Hopefully her and Lotus feature in the upcoming 100th episode <3

 

Ah, a recent background pony memory, very good!  Easy to forget that Aloe and Lotus have quite the following.

 

Gotta love the Derpy moments. When she first reappeared in season 4, holding that flag, that was a super squee moment for me. Then there is just seeing Derpy in many of the older episodes, that brings back good memories for me from when I joined the fandom. Once I learned about Derpy, I was always looking for her when I was watching the show for the first time through. 

 

 

Derpy was one of my earliest obsessions within the show itself. 

 

I love that gif so much. 

 

[Zejgar 25]

My most memorable background pony moment is in "Bridle Gossip", where Twilight tells Daisy that they need to talk.
I have no clue what the subject of the conversation was, but it's very neat to see a focus character interact with a side character like that, with no fanfare or build up. Shows that these two are friendly towards each other by default!

[Batbrony 16,087]

My most memorable background pony moment is in "Bridle Gossip", where Twilight tells Daisy that they need to talk.

I have no clue what the subject of the conversation was, but it's very neat to see a focus character interact with a side character like that, with no fanfare or build up. Shows that these two are friendly towards each other by default!

 

That's a very Season 1-ish background pony moment, and I agree that it's a very notable background pony scene, wish we saw more moments like that.  Back when so much of the show was just relegated to Ponyville, so much more of the show had that contained Slice of Life feel to it that made room for moments like that on a regular basis.

[Megas 28,139]

*See's Cloudchaser for the first time*

"Duuuuude, she has like DBZ hair!"

[EquestriaGuy 1,074]

When Derpy first spoke on 1/21/12 at 10:04 AM EST, I thought the streamer was accidentally playing an insanely high quality fan animation. I couldn't believe MLP would actually give Derpy a line, never mind a full scene interacting with Rainbow Dash, or that'd she'd be named! Then I realized it was real and I was happy beyond compare. That was my happiest moment.

Edited May 31, 2015 by EquestriaGuy

[Batbrony 16,087]

*See's Cloudchaser for the first time*

"Duuuuude, she has like DBZ hair!"

 

Yeah, she has a pretty darn unique design doesn't she?    Cloudchaser also sticks out because, to date, she's one of the only background ponies to have a considerable amount of lines, in her debut episode no less. 

 

When Derpy first spoke on 1/21/12 at 10:04 AM EST, I thought the streamer was accidentally playing an insanely high quality fan animation. I couldn't believe MLP would actually give Derpy a line, never mind a full scene interacting with Rainbow Dash, or that'd she'd be named! Then I realized it was real and I was happy beyond compare. That was my happiest moment.

 

Yes, 'twas a glorious moment, wasn't it?  :comeatus:

 

I still remember when Octavia appeared

 

That is definitely a character who caught on largely because of her unique design and mannerisms more than anything else!  Not many people realize this, but to date, she has only appeared in 5 episodes, actually (2 of which came this very season).  There was a HUGE gap between Season 2 and Season 4 where she just did not appear in ANY episodes at all, which is quite a shame really, considering how popular she is in the fandom, but hey, that all looks to be changing in the next couple weeks, yay! 

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To those of you who don't truly love background ponies (yet), then this is certainly the episode to bring them into your hearts. Now obviously each of their personalities will be on display here, and it'll be a first time look at some of the deeper parts of their lives for everone, but will most likely also catch those new to the series or without much lore knowlege up to speed. This is like when each of the mane 6 got their own episode, except here, there's more to know, more to draw us in, and certainly some to be withheld to keep us wanting more.

[Batbrony 16,087]

To those of you who don't truly love background ponies (yet), then this is certainly the episode to bring them into your hearts. Now obviously each of their personalities will be on display here, and it'll be a first time look at some of the deeper parts of their lives for everone, but will most likely also catch those new to the series or without much lore knowlege up to speed. This is like when each of the mane 6 got their own episode, except here, there's more to know, more to draw us in, and certainly some to be withheld to keep us wanting more.

 

I am very interested to see how the writers end up featuring background ponies from now on after this episode debuts.  Perhaps we'll see them show up with more speaking roles than usual, even if it's just for small scenes or bits of episodes.  Hey, one can dream, right? 

[Magnum Flare 553]

In this post (I may add post of different pony), I remember when Octavia appeared. I didn't pay too much attention, but then HowXu (fave dA artist) had a comic about how Octy and Vinyl became friends. I looked at it and then I went HNGGGH....

 

Comic in question:

 

 

[Batbrony 16,087]

In this post (I may add post of different pony), I remember when Octavia appeared. I didn't pay too much attention, but then HowXu (fave dA artist) had a comic about how Octy and Vinyl became friends. I looked at it and then I went HNGGGH....

 

Comic in question:

 

 

 

Ohhhhh, I totally remember that comic, so many feels is right!