Gamernerd717 12 January 24 Share January 24 I just want to say that I recently looked at a list of someone’s Top 10, and I have something to say about one of the most discussed episodes of Season 4. Boy do I have a rant for one episode in particular.. “Flight To The Finish”. This. Fucking. Episode. Before then, DT and SS were nuisances that tossed out the “blank flank” insult at any chance they could. But when they realize it’s not getting to them anymore, Diamond gets the idea to go for a nuclear option. She and Silver Spoon fucking bully a disabled kid. But it’s not only that, it’s what happens after. Scootaloo’s confidence and self-esteem is crushed, she begins to doubt herself, causing a rift between the Crusaders FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, and Scootaloo ends up being DRIVEN TO DEPRESSION. Not to mention her throwing away her scooter. Wtf is this shit? Why is this episode so damn depressing? The moral is a good one, as it teaches kids to not let disabilities define them, but what dilutes it is HOW WE GOT TO THAT MORAL IN THE FUCKING FIRST PLACE! And to top it all off, DT AND SS DON’T EVEN GET PUNISHED! YEAH, THAT’S RIGHT! THEY JUST LOSE A COMPETITION NO ONE REALLY GAVE A SHIT ABOUT! Whew, sorry. It’s just that I personally feel like having the whole “Scootaloo can’t fly” plot would’ve been much better if it was caused by Scoot’s own self-doubt. It could’ve made for great character growth. But no, let’s have it be set off by Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon’s bullying, as if that hasn’t been done a million times before. I guess Ed Valentine needed to give them some relevance to the plot. This was his first episode, yes, but I feel like it could’ve been executed better. This episode is one of the most beloved episodes of S4 and the show as a whole, but it’s my least favorite episode of all time. It’s too depressing, DT and SS don’t get satisfying comeuppance, it’s uncomfortable to watch them cause Scootaloo depression, and Scootaloo’s self-doubt over her disability should’ve been the inciting conflict-starter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abronymouse 6,133 January 24 Share January 24 (edited) oh, yeah - that ep was pretty brutal - DT being full villain as a nasty privileged little rich so-and-so - I still can't believe she ever tried to become class president! It makes sense though - DT is only thinking about herself here, wanting to clear Scoots and the CMCs out of the way so she can succeed. If you only care about yourself then you don't fully appreciate how much harm you can cause to others by your nasty actions. Ofc, as watchers of the show, we get to see Scoot centre stage, so of course we empathise. If we saw it from DT's warped perspective, it would be easier to understand. And by DT, I mean Diamond Tiara ofc. No one else with those initials fits that description. Edited January 24 by abronymouse "For the people... their freedom consists in having of government those laws by which their life and their goods may be most their own." ~ Charles I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamernerd717 12 January 24 Author Share January 24 What really pisses me off is that they don’t get satisfying comeuppance. They just lose a pointless competition and don’t even realize the extent to which they emotionally wrecked poor Scootaloo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpWit 2,776 January 27 Share January 27 Not to mention that insults regarding an inability to fly for a pegasus comes with racial connotations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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