S02:E10 - Secret of My Excess

[Heartstrings 102]

I liked it. Definitly not the best in the series, but it had a lot of really great moments. My favorite being when Rarity doesn't want to Spike to tell her that he loves her, because she doesn't want to have break his heart because she knows they can't work out together. Moments like that are why I watch this show.

 

There's a also a lot of great comedy value. Every scener with Pinkie had me laughing and there were a lot of great lines thrown in. They explained that Spike won't get older as long as he doens't get greedy, so he'll be a little guy forever. Also, more Lyra and Bonbon together is good, even if it's far off in the background (With derpy!)

 

One thing I've been noticing this season is a lot of continuity being mentioned. Two birthdays so far, a holiday, and mention of another gala. Does anyone else think they might start aging the characters? Once the voice actors for the Cutie Mark Crusaders get older, they might not be able to do child voices anymore and they might age them to compesate. Their voices are already sounding a bit different this season.

[w1kk3d 56]

I just watched it again. What it appears like is that he was too wide to easily go through the doorway and because of the angle it's not really that clear at first.

 

hmm... maybe I can see that... It's a little weird with 2d animation, why would they use a shot from his side when clearly the audience needs to see from a front view

 

I liked it. Definitly not the best in the series, but it had a lot of really great moments. My favorite being when Rarity doesn't want to Spike to tell her that he loves her, because she doesn't want to have break his heart because she knows they can't work out together. Moments like that are why I watch this show.

 

I absolutly loved that part too! It was cute, and a very mature scene for the show.

I didn't expect to like this one as much as I did. I'm not the biggest spike fan, but this was a good one

[ToughPony_2140 5]

I loved every second of this episode. M. A. Larson is beginning to be my favorite writer.

[Skullbuster 1,906]

I just got done watching it, this show is shipping it self now

Lol

[Braeburn 52]

I LOVE RARITY

bestest episode ever.

[RebelinNeedofCause 28]

Ok does this mean that spike will be perpetually trapped inside of his baby dragon form unless he accepts his natural greedy urges? Or can dragons still grow and mature at a slower rate over a period of time? Why didn't celestia warn twilight that this might happen?

 

 

These are just some of the questions that pop in and out of my mind while watching the episode. Pinkie Pie popping out of twilight's teleportation spell didn't phase me for a second.

[Legit101 299]

Trollestia strikes again. Town getting destroyed by dragon? It's all gooooood!

 

Cheerilee was the highlight of the episode for me.

[w1kk3d 56]

OMG! Also, when Twilight yelled out someone do something, and Rainbow Dash grabbed Fluttershy! I was like WHOA!!!!!! do SOMETHING not somepony!!!

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

Rarity is dominating season 2...I approve

[HomuraBL 851]

Rarity is dominating season 2...I approve

 

NO! Don't approve! Pinkie is suppose to dominant...

STUDIO B. Why u no liek Pinkie?

Edited December 11, 2011 by RaccoonBL

[w1kk3d 56]

Rarity is dominating season 2...I approve

 

If only Rarity was the best pony however, we all know that title belongs to Fluttershy.

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

NO! Don't approve! Pinkie is suppose to dominant...

 

She'll get her episodes.

 

If only Rarity was the best pony however, we all know that title belongs to Fluttershy.

 

y u like Overrated pony ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

Rarity deserves a chunk of season 2. She is best pony and best pony deserves to be in every episode.

[Tom The Diamond 1,828]

Ok does this mean that spike will be perpetually trapped inside of his baby dragon form unless he accepts his natural greedy urges? Or can dragons still grow and mature at a slower rate over a period of time? Why didn't celestia warn twilight that this might happen?

If you listen to Zecora's rhyme,

 

"A Dragon's Heart is prone to greed,

A steady diet to make growth speed,

Then the resulting bigger size,

Only makes their hunger rise!

If this trait should go unchecked,

If Spike continues to collect,

More growth would certainly occur,

He is going to turn into a monster!"

 

Keyword there is Speed. So basically greed is a way for Dragons to prematurely grow to great sizes. I'd assume that Spike will eventually grow into a giant Dragon, but at a far slower rate, and without the greedy side! As long as Twilight continues to raise and care for Spike properly, I'm sure he'll make for a great dragon to protect the ponys from all kinds of stuff.

 

Seriously, they need it. I mean, did you see all the accidents in the Mare-Do-Well episode? I'm surprised ponies ain't extinct.

[1Fluttershy 411]

She'll get her episodes.

When?!

 

y u like Overrated pony ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

Rarity deserves a chunk of season 2. She is best pony and best pony deserves to be in every episode.

 

y u call Fluttershy overrated instead of Rainbow Dash ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

 

y u call Fluttershy overrated instead of Rainbow Dash ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

 

y u no understand Overrated is her name ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

 

When?!

She got a chance to assault Spike with cake this episode, what else can you ask for ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

[1Fluttershy 411]

y u no understand Overrated is her name ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

y u no like Fluttershy ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

 

She got a chance to assault Spike with cake this episode, what else can you ask for ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

 

Her own episode this season.

[Kodiak 431]

I think we can all agree that this scene was fantastic, made go on D'awww overdrive.

 

 

 

Overall I absolutely loved this episode, my favourite of the season. I got a good laugh out of the Derpy cameo, and cracked up when Pinkie was "assaulting Spike with cakes". This one's definitely going in my favourites.

 

Did anypony else notice the bridge Pinkie and the other ones were standing on when Spike and Rarity were falling? Possible nod to the bridge in the opening of G3?

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

y u no like Overrated ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

 

nuff said ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

 

Her own episode this season.

 

I'm sure they have something in store for her this season.

 

Back to the OT. Anypony realize Pinkie Pie was seriously trying to hurt Spike with the cake?

Why would she try to assault baby dragons ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

Edited December 11, 2011 by Lady Rarity Pony

[HomuraBL 851]

the bridge in the opening of G3?

 

*GASP* you said the name that should not be named! MY ears!

Anyway It might be, but its most likely not.

[Sageflare 272]

I liked this episode. It literally made me cry and I don't cry very often.

[KBz 498]

I liked this episode. It literally made me cry and I don't cry very often.

 

Me and you have something in common now.

[FIuttershy 49]

This episode was canon after canon of subtle shipping! Applejack and Twlight; Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy; Rarity and Spike; Lyra and Bon Bon (adding just cause)

 

Best episode, but I predict the Christmas episode could top it if done well. Mainly because it seems to focus more on Pinkie!

 

Fluttershy and Pinkie are equally best pony; and best Ship!

Edited December 11, 2011 by MyKotoShi

[Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,520]

Episode's out, everypony! As usual, it's time to lock the speculation thread. Please head over to the discussion thread.

[Mint Petal 256]

This has to be my favorite episoed in Season 2 so far. Mainly because I'm a sucker for adorable and cute things, like when Spike and Rarity were falling after Spike returned to normal, I had to stp and make audible sounds of cuteness and d'aww before I can continue.

[Feather Spiral 1,892]

Finally got the chance to watch it.

 

Twi took Spike's advice... of using the whole floor as one big shelf. :3

Spike is the loveliest lovebi- erm, dragon.

Twilight almost gave him another book. XD

ZOMG sapphire cupcake.

Sssssspikey-wikey. *hiss*

The doctor thinks he's talking to a three-year-old baby, and not a greedy dragon kid.

Holy frick, greedy Spike stole Zecora's everything while they were talking about... greed.

I love Rarity's coiffure after overgrown Spike roars at her face, it makes her look 200% cooler.

Ouch, Spike committed a crime against FASHION.

D'aww, Rarity already knows of Spike's feelings... but they can't be together, not "officially". </3

 

I'm just amazed at just how quickly everypony forgot that Spike's own actions had caused all that mayhem in the first place.

 

EDIT: I only just noticed, after 4 times listening to the same line, what Spike says after "Rarity, I need to tell you something". It's "Just in case we don't make it", implying imminent death if their fall is not stopped.

That, followed by Rarity's hoof on Spike's mouth, makes the show so much less childish sometimes.

Edited December 11, 2011 by Feather Spiral