S01:E19 - A Dog and Pony Show

[Sovereign Leader Rarity 12,006]

This was a really good episode actually. It was really nice to see that in a tough situation my girl Rarity could take care of herself and show those dogs who was boss.

 

 

 

Rarity herself was a FREAKING BADASS in this episode.

 

 

[HeyItsGeorge 10]

I feel like I'm the only one who didn't enjoy this episode. It was alright but it was pretty boring and repetitive. No action happening at all.

[ManeStay 236]

That's so cool, Mane Stay, can we see your sculptures when you have made them? 

I love Rarity, so watching her talk her way out of a sticky situation is great fun However, I love rooting for the bad guys (in this case, literally the "under dogs") and the Diamond Dogs are pretty good villains.

Thanks for your interest Bit Boss, I only made one so far but I hope to make the others soon too.

[Bit Boss 213]

Thanks for your interest Bit Boss, I only made one so far but I hope to make the others soon too.

Wooow he's awesome!! I love his GIANT paws and spiky collar. What a bad doggy

[blackstarraven 142]

5 out of 5.

Pony Rarity shows why Ponies are Superior to stupid dirt dogs.

And why Unicorns are Superior to other Less Superior but still QUITE Superior ponies.

Almost up to Alicorn Princess Standards... But not quite THAT Superior. ~Raises hoof~ "ALL HAIL OUT ALICORN PRINCESSES! MAY THERE LOVE SHINE DOWN ON US!"

[JadeSerpent 7]

Omg I loved Rarity in this episode! SHE COMPLETELY OWNED THOSE DIAMOND DOGS!!! I was laughing like crazy!

[Moony the Cat 3,702]

I found this Episode to be very funny, specially Rarity and the Joke with Spike saying " Noooo" a few times, reminded me of that one scene in Drawn Together.

[Thrond 3,263]

Funny! All the best gags are packed into the latter half, and the actual storyline is kinda simple and cliched, but it's a pretty good example of how Rarity doesn't behave as a character of her archetype would in many other shows. This is closer to the Rarity I like than many of her other early appearances, as her selfishness has been toned down, and the way she totally played those Diamond Dogs is pretty fun. It's a bit too simple for me to go back to it time and time again, but it also has some of the show's most iconic lines: "But I thought you wanted whining!"

Score:

Entertainment: 8/10

Characters: 8/10

Themes: 7/10

Story: 6/10

Overall: 73/100

Edited March 27, 2018 by AlexanderThrond

[Forest 35]

sapphire was a really pretty pony, and the outfit rarity made was amazing! i don't think the diamond dogs look as cool as some of the other villains *points at avatar* but they served their villainous purpose lol. spike turning into a buff dragon knight was hilarious, and i'm happy they got all those gems in the end.

[Meushell 52]

I didn’t like this one personally. The diamond dogs look strange, like they don’t fit in that world. Their crime of kidnapping someone in the end seems to be dismissed.

I did like the way the others hurried to rescue her, and the way Rarity managed to take charge. I didn’t find it funny though, so the episode kind of dragged.

[bigbertha 414]

This is simply a strong episode. There's not much else to say aside from there were a lot of great jokes and Rarity was awesome.

Score: 8/10

[Dabmanz 2,139]

 Seems like a really usefull spell that rarity uses to find gems.

[bigbertha 414]

Yeah. This is a great episode. The action is fun and the jokes are pretty funny, though a lot of humor just comes from Tabitha St Germain voice acting. She was pretty good in Suited for Success, but this is even better.

Score: 8/10

[kazamacat 64]

The whining/complaining bit is one of my favorite Rarity moments and made me laugh. I like this episode though I don't really re-watch it much.

[Lucky Bolt 35,064]

This episode was hilarious...the diamond dogs are a bit odd though.  7/10 from me!

[Reality Check 632]

Never mess with a lady, especially someone like Rarity... Huh, that rhymed. That aside...

This episode, in my opinion, is a gold mine of karma. There were plenty of scenes that carried a ton of humor with them. I'd say the biggest instance was when Rarity 'plays' with the diamond dogs in order to get what she wants. Her ranting on about the difference between whining and complaining certainly stood out to me, but I can see how it can be annoying rather than funny, especially when they had to put up with it a lot. Sapphire Shores was a fun character as well, even though she only appeared in the opening scene and never appeared again until several seasons later.

If I have to nitpick something, it's the diamond dogs. Now I don't hate them, it's just that their motives seems rather straightforward. All they do is find gems... and for what exactly? I kinda wish that there was more context about the diamond dogs other than to just serve the plot for the episode, they just exist and was never brought back up again. Also, I can't help notice that the plot between the mane 6 and Rarity look like they were separated into two halves, making it look like each change of scenery happened in mere seconds.

Overall, this episode is definitely a good episode, filled to the brim with memorable, funny scenes that will always bring a smile to my face. I also like how they didn't make Rarity a princess in a castle just awaiting to be saved; she can get herself out of a situation without needing someone else to be her hero. I'd say it also gave the girl viewers some confidence. It's as they say, 'feminism marches on'.

[Evil Pink One 13,507]

the very first show that was introduced to me.... and boy it was cringy....

as for all rarity episodes I only started understanding and liking it on my third to fourth run....

hate the spike foreshadowing.....

[Rosy Moonlight 369]

Not only was this episode awesome for Rarity, it was awesome for everyone who is feminine and spirited like her.

Edited May 26, 2022 by Rosy Moonlight

[Cash In 22,382]

This was the only episode I ever managed to catch on actual TV, so I've always had a soft spot for it.

This a great Rarity episode, plus Spike gets some time in the spotlight too, which I liked. Once again, I liked the attempt of having a different setting rather than just Ponyville. Yeah, the caves and the valley are dull looking, but it's also kind of refreshing in a sense.

I found the Diamond Dogs interesting. They show up, kidnap someone and we literally never see them ever again.  They're also completely inept villains, but that's the whole joke, so I really didn't mind that all. Humour is the focus of this episode and it's really good. All the gags made me smile. Rarity was also great in this episode. I loved that she was actively messing with the dogs via her own personality. Always thought that was awesome.

I enjoyed this one a lot. It's the type of episode you can just turn on at anytime.

Edited February 26, 2024 by Cash In
Updated thoughts

[Hadrien 954]

S1 episode that sets up how Spike will look at the end of the serie ? Was that intentional ? Can Spike read the future ? I don't think so because he could've alerted Rarity and the other that they were slaver dogs in the caverns, that would've saved a whole bunch of time. I'm not a fan of the relationship between Spike and Rarity, always gave me the ick how much she strings him along. Like he's a kid, and your an "adult" Rarity, I'm pretty what you're doing is illegal. Maybe not as much as slavers, but still.

4.5/10, it sure is a Rarity episode.

[lunarwing 69]

This was the episode for me. This was the episode that shot Rarity to my top 3. There is so much good that this episode does for redefining her character from the typical tropes here that it would be easy to box her into. It's giving Elle Woods in the best possible way. She is so quick on her feet in this episode that it's hard not to love every scene between her and the Diamond Dogs especially. I love the overall message here not to underestimate someone in a tough situation because looks can be deceiving. 

 

9/10