Sepul-Coloratura 762 July 14, 2019 Share July 14, 2019 (edited) I don't know why, but we all subconsciously think about Gtanny Smith's death since day 1. I think it would be a risky but if done right, an amazing episode. What do you think about Granny Smith's death episode? Do you think it's too much for kids to include such a heavy subject? (I heard they dialed it down at Tank's hibernation episode.) Do you think it's necessary, and why? What do you think it might turn out to be? If it's gonna happen, what will be your best way to make it? Edited July 14, 2019 by Sepul-Coloratura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlareGun45 2,221 July 14, 2019 Share July 14, 2019 That would be waaaaaaaaay too sad for a kid's show like this. Granny's been around since the very beginning! Giving kids the feel of losing someone they loved and respected in a show that's supposed to be a haven real-life? It ain't much of a haven anymore in that case! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troblems 5,619 July 14, 2019 Share July 14, 2019 A lot of shows have dealt with death, I believe the most monumental being Sesame Street when Mr. Hooper died. They just straight up told Big Bird he ain't coming back. Big Bird didn't get it because it was the first time he had encountered death, and was like Yo, I'll just give him this picture when he's back. Alvin and the Chipmunks covered death with Cookie Chomper III, and then there was Mr. Rogers who covered just about everything with style and grace. Land Before Time, Wonder Years, Up, Hook, Never Ending Story *RIP Artax*, here's a list of them FFS. Kids should be told about death. Should it be Granny Smith who is smote by the cartoon gods? Perhaps not, given the limited number of episodes left. Because Tanks for the Memories was temporary, and he was coming back, it was less agonizing. Plus he's a tortoise, and they live forever. At the same time, it was still a feeling of profound loss for a character who, in that episode, was supposed to have the mentality of a child, that winter takes forever. MLP can't cover every topic in the limited run they got left, nor should they. I hope Granny Smith makes it through healthy and hale. 1 I got an extra hour in the ballpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,857 July 14, 2019 Share July 14, 2019 @Troblems you can’t be in this thread until you finish Season 7 and watch Perfect Pear with me! Also I definitely agree with you, and do want to add one element, children should not be sheltered by loved one’s passing. But often times it’s not the death that is important in a kids show, it’s showing specifically how everyone reacts to it, and that people will heal over time. That family continues. No show can prepare you for the death of a loved one, but it could help kids with what comes after. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troblems 5,619 July 14, 2019 Share July 14, 2019 One more before I apparently get spoilered, although not specifically a kids show, I know I watched him a lot as a kid. 1 I got an extra hour in the ballpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuteycindyhoney 13,309 July 14, 2019 Share July 14, 2019 I would much rather have an episode where it's revealed that Granny Smith IS death! Complete with scythe and cowl. ...And then I found this! 1 Thank you Sparklefan1234!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,857 July 14, 2019 Share July 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, cuteycindyhoney said: I would much rather have an episode where it's revealed that Granny Smith IS death! Complete with scythe and cowl. ...And then I found this! Well .... considering what one can make from apple seeds ... it isn’t too far off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoFoalix 25,033 July 14, 2019 Share July 14, 2019 Yeah, I highly doubt this will ever happen. Yeah, I know it's hypothetical but it's kind of weird of thinking about a MLP:FiM character dying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Shadow 7,941 July 14, 2019 Share July 14, 2019 The "King Sombra might be okay" guy does not believe this will ever happen. I like the idea, I agree nothing is impossible, I know about the original darker concepts of both Tank's hibernation and Philomena, I even believe that the show's creators will respect the wishes of Faust and have Applejack's parents be dead like Faust intended. But all the way throughout the show's run, it's been consistent with Hasbro's alleged "no killing off characters" policy, so I doubt that they would throw a curve ball right at the end. 1 Comet's still best boi. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fhaolan 4,484 July 21, 2019 Share July 21, 2019 Cue episode where they reveal Granny Smith has actually been dead for years. That's why she was present at the founding of Ponyville, which was actually *hundreds* of years ago... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Doctor 663 July 21, 2019 Share July 21, 2019 She's already over 100 years old, which is quite impressive. i'm sure she'll outlive everyone until the heat death of the universe. 1 "I love deadlines. I love the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." YouTube | FiMFic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDDash 19,195 July 22, 2019 Share July 22, 2019 (edited) She didn't die in over 9 years of a show running, and she wouldn't suddenly die in the last season. Okay fine... Spoiler "You never take me alive!" Screamed in fear Granny. In front of her was Applejack. She was standing in front of her with maniac grin, "I was counting on you to say that, you witch." With a swift swing of the axe she plunges the blade into her grandma. What? You said hypothetical, and I am really good with OOC behaviors. Edited July 22, 2019 by R.D.Dash Not sure if my version is appropriate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megas 27,760 July 22, 2019 Share July 22, 2019 Shouldn't die, nor does she need to die. It's way to sad to happen right now, and it would feel really pointless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavens-champion 1,905 July 22, 2019 Share July 22, 2019 Why would you ask this question? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bolt 35,073 July 24, 2019 Share July 24, 2019 It would make for a really good episode I'd say...although quite sad. I doubt it'll ever happen. Granny must be like...200 years old now wtf 1 ☆ My socials ☆ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepul-Coloratura 762 July 24, 2019 Author Share July 24, 2019 On 7/22/2019 at 1:02 PM, heavens-champion said: Why would you ask this question? I don't know. Maybe I'm a twisted soul who's drawn to tragic and sick ideas popping out of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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