Is season 3 destined to ruin Pinkie Pie's reputation?

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

I don't really see any difference, but maybe it's just because I never found Pinkie's antics funny in the first place.And I hear that some of you get angry for Pinkie Pie to only get a minute of screentime in the newest episode. But you know what? AJ got more, but that was quickly forgotten in the shadow of Pinkie's obsession with veggie salad. The moment was funny, most people liked it, and remembered her over AJ. So I think you all should be happy

If you're referring to me with regards to the "One minute of screentime" line then no, I'm not mad. I was merely referring to how they just splashed Pinkie in for some laughs and then moved back to the plot of the episode, nothing wrong with that. If anything I'd complain about how 4 of the 6 didn't get any screentime at all, but I'm not even going to do that because the episode didn't really have anything to do with them and it was fine that way.Sorry for the confusion

[Marceline 187]

I agree with you 100% and I support your idea, actually I made a thread about that same issue. But sadly MLP has never been a story oriented cartoon, we see, really tiny bits of story improvements, but what happens to the villains of the show? they are long forgotten and the way they impact is long forgotten as the next episode starts.

 That's probably why they're

bringing Trixie back.

 It's just more realistic for an antagonist to return at least once, than to have someone instantly learn their lesson and be shooed away forever, especially in this sort of situation.

[Genepool 224]

In all honesty, I was surprised by the level of quality with Too Many Pinkie Pies.  Both on an animation level as well as a story level. 

 

Our exuberant pink pony is always on the eccentric side and the creators always play to that, mostly with respect.  I found her demeanor in episode three to really fit the character.  She is a happy go-lucky character, but when things are serious, Pinkie Pie knows how to act.  One thing that really made me like episode three was her character development.  Pinkie knows the situation is bad and breaks down which is the defining moment.  It is during the down time that she has her eureka moment and “becomes brilliant,” in a sense. 

 

Also found the ending to episode three to be heartfelt.  It was a much needed boost to prove that she’s not just some dumb pony who only cares about sugar and parties.  The only thing that unnerved me was the title of the episode since it seemed very Fan Fictionish, if that makes any sense.

 

As for Pinkie Pie’s injection into the recent episode with the Cutie Mark Crusaders, I don’t think she ruined it in all honesty.  Her quick puns and comic stunts help to add a good comic overtone during the serious situation.  It’s kind of like a person in the middle of a fire fight that cracks of a joke to alleviate the stress of his friends so they can focus.   

 

Just my 2 bits about the whole thing of Pinkie Pie's "reputation" potentially being ruined. 

[Galex Dj 173]

To me Pinkie Pie has been not as bouncy and happy lately as she usually is normally. To me they are really tuning down her bouncy-ness. It's not like she's not happy anymore but she's just not as quick snapping into new ideas as before. Like in "Too Many Pinkie Pies" when the Pinie Pies took over she kinda couldn't come up with an idea and gave up just like that. Usually in a problem like that Pinkie Pie came up with an answer to the problem just like that, like with the parasprite's episode. I don't think season 3 will ruin her image, but I do think that people will see her way different after this season is over.  -_-

[Motion Spark 7,807]

 That's probably why they're

bringing Trixie back.

 It's just more realistic for an antagonist to return at least once, than to have someone instantly learn their lesson and be shooed away forever, especially in this sort of situation.

yes, and that episode airs this saturday. And actually it was confirmed that Discord would return for this season as well, but you know why is this happening? 

because the producers of the show are in contact with the fandom for making them what they are today, both Trixie and Discord are favorites of the fandom, so it wouldn't surprise me to see them back. Now if Trixie manage to stay permanently in ponyville, then now we are talking about stroy improvements.

[Pinkazoid 3,493]

...First off... Get your facts strate... Bon Bon has had a few lines...Second... I'm discussed, pinky is a hyper party animal... And the pony that is the friendliest around...Pinky dosnt get good feed back from most pre bronies, I was like that once...But now that Iv been a brony for some time, I respect and like pinky pie...And that's something that you obviously don't have

Damn bro, he didn't say anything bad, he gave his honest opinion, I love Pinkie to death, and she can be obnoxious sometimes, I think there could of been a better way to state your opinion, especially because that last line seemed uncalled for. He does like Pinkie, never once did he say he hated the character.

 

As for the thread, I kinda like her puns, not because they're any good, but they're pretty bad to the point it's funny. xD

Also, the Too Many Pinkie Pies, it had a little more in depth, I think the clones are pretty much her over all personality, weird, random, and funny. However, they've never experienced things Pinkie has, they've never even known about her friends, so it's what made Pinkie stand out from the rest, she feared loosing her friends, unlike the others. I liked both the episodes ^.^

[Arcanel 3,041]

I know what her goal is, but does she have to be a moroon without intelligence to be make everypony smile? she's usually a moroon, but she makes sense by not making sense, she was somewhat wise and intelligent, and this Pinkie is lacking this characteristics, but let's see how she evolves during the rest of the season. 

Well, truth be told Sparky, Pinkie's the most naive out of the mane 6, right up there with Fluttershy. Besides, you're forgetting one thing that went wrong. She thought she would have been able to control her clones......such a thing did not happen at all. Hell, I think this would be a mistake all mane 6 would do, in their respective occasions. Too Many Pinkie Pies was the perfect situation where Pinkie could make this mistake. Give every mane 6 their proper situations and even TWILIGHT might make a mistake.

 

Besides, she's also learning. Pinkie got comic relief job in both One Bad Apple and The Crystal Empire. TCE needs no explanation, but on OBA, she was probably the only pony who would have allowed three little fillies to get in her carriage, do comic relief, AND allow bad puns all at the same time. Plus, the whole thing was supposed to be relaxing and stuff. Even I would act somewhat the same way as her.  ).

[Clarity 3,094]

buuuuuuuut, you should stop, you have to stop shoving AJ into people's faces, it's kind of irritating actually. You know why at least I, talking about her? because that was a CMC episode, then, she was outstanding! she was motherly, responsible, mature and adult. I have no complaits with Applejack, actually, I think she's the more balanced of the mane6, which probably people don't pick her for discussion, because there are few bad things to say about her. But, this is a Pinkie Pie thread, a bad Pinkie Pie thread, and you are still trying to add Applejack into the mix, you are acting like these bronies that want to turn everyone into bronies, and you know what the fandom think of these bronies.

-_( What? I wasn't angry, nor irritated, about that. I was just giving an example about how Pinkie was normal and okay, and the only reason I even mentioned Applejack was because she was the only other of the mane six who had a role in that episode. I compared them to show that Pinkie is still Pinkie. 

Edited November 29, 2012 by Clarity

[SongBrony 419]

I will admit I was disappointed with her in One Bad Apple, but I still love Pinkie. Too Many Pinkies was a great episode for her because it showed that she is always wanting to have fun, but is able to concentrate and do what has to be done in a tough situation. She did something I never thought Pinkie could do. Sit still and do something boring for her friends. It was a great way to expand her character, IMO

[Motion Spark 7,807]

the only reason I even mentioned Applejack was because she was the only other of the mane six who had a role in that episode.

and that wasn't needed, we are here to talk about Pinkie Pie, not about Applejack, unless it is related to Pinkie's problem. 

 

AJ got more, but that was quickly forgotten in the shadow of Pinkie's obsession with veggie salad. The moment was funny, most people liked it, and remembered her over AJ.

I'm quoting this chunk of text of yours, to me it seems like a ranting post because of this.

Pinkie got comic relief job in both One Bad Apple and The Crystal Empire

to be honest, her "comic relief" was ok in the Crystal Empire but Rarity was the funniest of both of these episodes. But I hated her in One Bad Apple, if I needed a comic relief, Sweetie Belle did a better job at making me laugh. 

[Clarity 3,094]

and that wasn't needed, we are here to talk about Pinkie Pie, not about Applejack, unless it is related to Pinkie's problem. 

Uh...read again. I said I compared them to show that Pinkie hadn't been OOC. Her role is basically to take the spotlight with her antics (and no, I'm not angry about that -_-) and she did. That was my point. 

[Motion Spark 7,807]

Uh...read again. I said I compared them to show that Pinkie hadn't been OOC. Her role is basically to take the spotlight with her antics (and no, I'm not angry about that -_-) and she did. That was my point. 

well, I'm still clueless in what do you wanted to compare per se, in fact  This was a CMC episode, there's nothing Pinkie could stole, and if the writers intended to do that, they foolishly failed.

[Clarity 3,094]

well, I'm still clueless in what do you wanted to compare per se, in fact  This was a CMC episode, there's nothing Pinkie could stole, and if the writers intended to do that, they foolishly failed.

You asked about Pinkie Pie, so I replied with a comparison in that episode because AJ and Pinkie had the most lines/roles of the mane six, showing that Pinkie's role hadn't been forced like you mentioned. I could ask anyone who had the most memorable moment in One Bad Apple of the mane six, and most would say Veggie Salad Pie. She fulfilled her role of being funny and having moments that people would have stuck in their memory.

[ShyForever 284]

I personally don't find anything wrong with Pinkie Pie so far. In fact, I think some of her best moments happened in Season 3. (Bet you can't make a face crazier than, THIS!!)

Edited November 29, 2012 by My Whistle Baby

[spas-ticShotty 3,584]

...I think that you are AJ's #1 fan, much more than akimBrony

 

And you thought you were safe from me? Oh ho ho, you can't escape from me >:] (By the way, Clari didn't like it 'cause she didn't brohoof it, so hah!)

 

But enough of that. I'll decide your punishment later. As for the topic of this thread, I do feel like Pinkie got a little more hyper than the last season. She hasn't exactly gone for the worst, though (For me atleast).

[Motion Spark 7,807]

And you thought you were safe from me? Oh ho ho, you can't escape from me >:] (By the way, Clari didn't like it 'cause she didn't brohoof it, so hah!)

oh noes! ;_; you read it! I'm in problems now! :<

but you even said in your blog that you weren't sure if you were a fan of Applejack... :/

 

But enough of that. I'll decide your punishment later.

I don't know what method you're going to pick, but it's totally untrue that I enjoy being whipped with a belt while blindfolded :x

[Zygen 6,066]

well as long as pinkie pie stays random enough for me, and continues to be that one charactor capable of breaking the 4th wall plenty of times, I don't see any problems.

 

To be honest I found her jokes and all to be funny, her randomness just as funny as well, and it didn't feel forced to me. But maybe I'm just not as hard of analysis of episodes, and I just tend to lay back and enjoy while being easily impressed.

 

I know someone will kill me for this, but I actually kinda liked all of pinkies Lettuce puns.. . Sorry don't hurt me D:.

 

But to each his own, I still liked pinkie so far, and theres still more episodes to come anyways.

[Chespin 180]

I don't know... In too many Pinkies the real one actually admitted to her guilt of cloning herself and she could e seen digging her hoof into the ground, crying in a way that I just want to hug her, I don't really did her as annoying as other episodes...

 

As for the most recent episode... She only had a speaking role for a small part of the episode... And yet people complained about that...

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

I think she was great in the Crystal Empire episodes, she was okay in To Many Pinkie Pies too. I think the problem in the new episode was her not having quite enough screen time to build up to a punchline. 

Edited November 30, 2012 by Shoboni

[MatrixChicken 879]

I had a huge 600-character post all typed up, but I tend to second-guess myself, so I ditched it. I can see where the OP is going with this, but I don't think she's ruined...

 

 

...yet

 

[AppleTreeBrony 228]

"Too Many Pinkie Pies" was Hasbro's excuse for a cloning episode. Almost every TV Series I know of has some sort of cloning episode. This one is no different than the rest of the cloning episodes from other TV Shows. While I don't think that Season 3 is set to ruin Pinkie Pie's Rep., I believe that there going to make a comeback.

 

 

I dread the day a brainswap episode comes around

 

[pinkieshyrose 58]

no actually the clones arent esactully like her  there  one part of her pinkie still wise its just one episode showing she isnt perfect makes mistakes and i like that episode because i think that pinkie through doesnt have as much episode as twilight has more of a 4d chracter just with a couple episodes like

 

party of one established she not always happy

 

baby cakes established she can fail yet still take care of reposibiltes

 

fellin pinkie keen established that pinkie is random and silly  but not stupid and wiser than pepole can see

 

cmc episode um she was there only twice  and to be fair she didnt know what was going on why they wanted to go in her car and if i had a lettuce car the let us to me is a very funny pun and not to be taken serioulsly

 

pinkie pie thought it wouldnt get that far her grandma told her about it she never actually did it herself so of course it didnt need to be reversing it didnt need to come to that if the clones werent 1 dimensional and how was she to know theyed be ................ they were only thinking about fun! which was what pinkie was thinking about when she was in the mirror pool........... it was actually one of the best episodes and pinkie pie to me's is best pony

 

how wre her lines really stupid? maybe you didnt get the pun jokes she was making or thought the cuite mark crusaders were making.....  and i think the mane six didnt get much lines in the cyrstal empire (but twilight)but the flugle horne was pretty funny

 

 

 

Well, truth be told Sparky, Pinkie's the most naive out of the mane 6, right up there with Fluttershy. Besides, you're forgetting one thing that went wrong. She thought she would have been able to control her clones......such a thing did not happen at all. Hell, I think this would be a mistake all mane 6 would do, in their respective occasions. Too Many Pinkie Pies was the perfect situation where Pinkie could make this mistake. Give every mane 6 their proper situations and even TWILIGHT might make a mistake.

 

Besides, she's also learning. Pinkie got comic relief job in both One Bad Apple and The Crystal Empire. TCE needs no explanation, but on OBA, she was probably the only pony who would have allowed three little fillies to get in her carriage, do comic relief, AND allow bad puns all at the same time. Plus, the whole thing was supposed to be relaxing and stuff. Even I would act somewhat the same way as her.  ).

how is flutershy naive or pinkie they just look cuter i think twilights even through very leader ship orinted is proably the most naive or even rainbow dash

Edited November 30, 2012 by pinkieshyrose

[brian577 120]

As far as Too Many Pinkie Pie's goes, I'd say Pinkie is actually more like Season 1 Pinkie Pie.  She may like to have fun but she has occasional bouts of brilliance and posses knowledge about the Everfree Forest that nopony else has.  One Bad Apple is just her performing a few gags, no different from anything other episode where she has a minimal role. 

[Arcanel 3,041]

how is flutershy naive or pinkie they just look cuter i think twilights even through very leader ship orinted is proably the most naive or even rainbow dash

Well, Fluttershy can't really think bad of ponies. And neither can Pinkie. Or at least, not as an initial thought. What Rainbow (and a bit less Twilight),  are is that they are tactless. In that, they sometimes they fail to treat the emotional situation correctly due to their natures (one being completely aggressive, the other being too by-the-book and objective). Fluttershy and Pinkie know about this, but they sometimes fail to see wrongings in others. Example, Pinkie NEVER thinking Cranky did NOT want to be with her. Aside from obvious facts, she never thought that Cranky did not want to be with her. Just that he needed a little push to like her (which in the end worked out). Fluttershy is not as naive, but the problem is her lack of confidence and not voicing her mind tends to make her look naive for not wanting to see others, when in reality, she just doesn't to make others mad. That's how I look it, at least. (Maybe we have different opinions on the word naive? )

[crazitaco 596]

Yeah, i feel like lately the writers are trying to force her randomness and "4th wall breaking" a little too much. However, i disagree about the episode "too many pinkies". The entire point of the episode was to point out that pinkie pie is NOT only about fun, and that even she needs to calm down every once in awhile. That's why the clones were so annoying, even to the REAL pinkie pie. The clones were exactly what we don't want pinkie pie to be. I thought the writers emphasized that lesson pretty well.

And yet, despite everything, the next episode we get pinkie pie acting over-random again... its like everything that happened in the last episode got completely ignored.

VEGGIE SALAD.... *facehoof*

regadless, i will ALWAYS love pinkie pie, no matter what the writers do to her <3

oh and i loved her in the season premiere. I WANT A FLUGELHORN!!! was adorable

Edited December 1, 2012 by crazitaco