an old guy is almost at the end

[Ishmael 85]

Well.

It's been a long journey, but the end can no longer be denied. I have "The Big Mac Question" left, and then the final three. Emotions are mixed, though not especially sad. I've been reading the comics, and I have the next generation--the only reason I'm keeping my Netflix subscription--but...the end you all experienced six years ago is about to land for me. 

How strange that a show for younger girls about magic pastel ponies came to resonate with so many people, most of whom lost interest, but a great many didn't. New or new-ish PMV still rack up views. What is it about this show? An essay on classic Simpsons attributed that show's huge impact through the 1990s to it having such great heart. More than the writing's cutting intelligence, or the characterization, the show had a big heart, and put it out there. You could feel it everywhere.

In a world of terrors, the adventures of pastel ponies being better friends has no small appeal. Their hearts are so, so big. 

Anyway. Thanks for giving me a space to talk about this.