Reactions on the new "Smile HD" video

[MJDudeK 226]

I have lived with my two cousins for 7 years(boys) and they love DBZ. I only watched parts of it and I thought they were awesome but I didn't really watch it from episode 1 to the last... I really should

It would take quite a while ((English version: unless you speak Japanese) Dragon Ball = 153 ep. - Dragon Ball Z = 276 ep. - Dragon Ball GT = 64 ep. and 18 Movies) but I definitely recommend it!

[Edgeworth1001 648]

Oh look, another time wasting video created by MisterDavie with cheap shock value and the only redeeming thing about it is the animation. I'll just be on my merry way, for now.

[hawkflame 3,310]

I have to admit, I'm a big fan of animators like MisterDavey and Hotdiggedydemon.  They take really disturbing and grotesque material but make it with so much flair and energy that I can't help but love it. 

 

To me, artistic value is not determined by content or subject matter, but how it's done.  Are the characters written in a way that they speak to you?  Is it visually interesting or engaging?  Can I see that it's made with passion and care?  Am I seeing something in a way that I've never seen it before?  Questions like that are how I determine artistic merit.  They don't have to answer "yes" to all of them ("Smile" certainly doesn't) but at the very least there's has to be something unique or memorable about it.  I'm not going to dismiss something out of hand just because it has shocking violence. 

[THEDoctorV 17]

Yeah he's got good animation skills. Details to the fight scene is like watching DBZ. I like the song too. but overall it just takes away the that feeling like pinkie would not do that or any of the mane 6 would not fight each other PFFs and its a family children show. I know this is fan made and fans tend to make amazing stuff and all and its great to these Animations like double rainboom or Buttons adventure and other that is just funny like Epic wub time. But this one his story of Pinkie pie going beyond crazy was just mess up. I mean I m an animator myself and I luv seeing peoples animation but people do have that taste of value that are just different style of animating. Overall good animation good music but you taste of violence and gore was just unexpected and to the point where this guys sick mind of turning a children show this. 6 out 10. Oh and also the credits below the end of the video. Lauren Faust is very busy person among I dont know how busy she is but over what he put there that was immature. He's not gonna get a thumbs up from Faust of what he just put there at the end and what animations he makes. So yeah thats all I have to say.

[Misty Shadow 7,846]

I am a total MLP: FiM gore nut, so as you can guess, I absolutely loved this. Far from everyone's thing I can understand, but I personally adore senseless violence and ridiculous, insane stuff happening to ponies for no good reason. And yeah, you can guess that I even like MisterDavie's other stuff, including the Derpy prank video.

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

Something was here. Something was here. Something was here. 

Edited October 10, 2018 by NONAME

[Mutemutt 773]

You know, I find it a little sad that so many will write this off as terrible because it's violent and therefore too vulgar for their refined tastes. I'm totally okay with people not liking it because of the gore and whatnot, but try and be a little less snooty when stating your reasons.

 

However, there is a time and a place for that kind thing. The reign of bronies is not the time, and Equestria is not the place. This kind of animation, writing, and music, is fun for those inside the community. We know better, we understand this is all in good fun. Bronies have proven to be a tough, pervasive bunch, that do so much good for the world. We don't need our advertising to the outside world, to be presented in such a vulgar manner. In my opinion - and you know what they say about those - the time, and incredible skill that went into animating this piece, could have been spent on much better material.

 

Sorry, but I don't think ponies are that sacred and I don't think artists should stifle their creativity by limiting themselves to only "neutral, friendly, and innocent" ideas. If this is where MisterDavey's passion lies, then there really is no better place for his skill to be spent. But I guess that's just me not being worried about how this will affect our advertising to the outside world.

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

Something was here. Something was here. Something was here. 

Edited October 10, 2018 by NONAME

[Katana 298]

I'm completely fine with the fact that many people didn't really like this. No need for everyone to be excited over it. I'm still not clear myself on whether I "enjoyed" it, but it was somewhat witty. Gore like that tends to give a reaction of "How far is he willing to go" sort of thing. It's like a train wreck - you see it coming, and you know you shouldn't watch, but you can't look away.

 

I also have to admit I made a video in which one of people's favorite ponies got their head blown off as part of the joke. There were definitely a few mad bronies in the comments (and a bunch that said they laughed at it)

[Mutemutt 773]

I see myself neither as snooty, nor do I consider my taste, 'refined'. I fly under the Jolly Roger, and rap in grimdark. I also have no problem with artist fully expressing themselves in whatever mode/medium they choose. I am however, simply stating my opinion as was requested in the forum topic.

 

I was stating my opinion as well, though, admittedly, mine was inspired by the other opinions voiced in this topic. And I hope you didn't take the snooty thing as being specifically targeted at you, it was more of a general announcement (which is why I put it before the quote). Forgive me, but when I see people claim his talent is being "wasted" on "cheap shock" or could be used for much better material, I get that snooty vibe. It's that whole "holier than thou" feeling that really bugs me.

 

 

 

I do worry about how people present themselves, and how, what groups they associate with, are perceived. Hence the stories of bronies being kicked out of their houses, being beaten within an inch of their life, or otherwise.

 

It's unfortunate that those things happen but I don't think this video will affect those situations one way or the other.

Edited September 3, 2013 by Mutemutt

[DaReaper 1,944]

This video caught me by suprise I wasnt expecting that kind of violence, with that being said it didnt realy bother me I've seen much worse I just dont think that has a place in mlp but whatever. I did show that to my mom and my coworker, my mom laughed at it and said it was wrong, my coworker was saying just smile smile smile all night

[TheMangoPony 146]

"Oh wow, this is really well animated... this is gonna be awesome, oh look there's her friends! And she's waving!! This looks really cute, I really think I'm going to l......... W....WHAT THE <insert uninhibited profanity here>!?"

 

That moment when Twilight took that very first blow was probably the most shocking and unexpected thing since I accidentally clicked on Fluttershy Pantsu without knowing what I was getting myself into >_<. I just didn't see it coming... at allllllllll

 

Lets just say pony gore ain't my bag... but the animation quality was very impressive, and I'll admit the part when Fluttershy shows up is insanely badass.

Edited September 3, 2013 by TheMangoPony

[Dusknight Haze 161]

I love the DBZ references but hate the grotesque violence.

 

I am addicted to the song though. I've been listening to it nonstop since the video came out, downloaded it and everything. 

[MichaelxXxTrixie 433]

It started off sorta dumb with just some gore.

 

Then it got to an entire point of epic when it started to go all Dragon Ball Z on us. I loved it.

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

Something was here. Something was here. Something was here. 

Edited October 10, 2018 by NONAME

[ShadowRose2k 271]

Yeah Um Pass thanks.    30 sec  In and I just had to shake my head and turn it off.     I enjoy manny things in this fandom form the normal episodes all the way to the extrem of Princess Molestia (in a humorous way)   but I personally have to draw the line at Gore. 

 

I feel it should not be part of MLP in any way, but that is my opinion and I know people are still going to create stuff like this. 

[Sir Cal Stonehoof 596]

Well like most the video caught me off guard, like it seems to be with most. The animation was great, the music decent. I loved the DBZ references too..but I thought Fluttershy would have won. I mean I can see her doing a Kamehameha, plus she was kicking ass until Pinkie broke the fourth wall..  My one question is this, why do people seem to think that Pinkie would be always be the one to snap? Maybe its because she acts so happy all the time...

 

I know someone wondered why Rarity didn't do something to slow down Pinkie..I think she was too shocked to do anything..until it was too late for her.. Why was AJ smiling until Pinkie turned on her?

 

Seriously..not the worst I've seen, and I'm sure something worse will turn up eventually. I know this isn't to everyone's liking..but I'm not really flipping out about it...

[Dusknight Haze 161]

Seriously..not the worst I've seen, and I'm sure something worse will turn up eventually. I know this isn't to everyone's liking..but I'm not really flipping out about it...

 

Yeah it definitely can get worse.

 

It's not so much flipping out as it is... finding it appalling. I feel like it was a massive waste of great animation and talent for such... violence and disturbance. Unnecessary at the very least, almost insulting to those who make the show at most, it definitely does depend on your perspective but I am unsure and doubtful of any inherent value this might have aside from shock. 

[Flicker Sweet 3,391]

this has got to be the funniest thing I've seen so far

first time I saw the thumbnail, I brushed right past it.  Today, I clicked it by accident.  

my whole thought process was as follows:
awwww

wait what the?
oh

oooh

lol

[Mutemutt 773]

 

 

 My one question is this, why do people seem to think that Pinkie would be always be the one to snap? Maybe its because she acts so happy all the time...

That would be my guess. 

 

 

 

I know someone wondered why Rarity didn't do something to slow down Pinkie..I think she was too shocked to do anything..until it was too late for her.. Why was AJ smiling until Pinkie turned on her?

It's a joke. In keeping with the theme that the friends aren't quite as friendly as they seemed to be, MisterDavie took the idea that AJ and Rarity don't always get along, which is presented in the show, and exaggerated it to over the top levels.

[Nulln 755]

I watched this yesterday.  It was pretty disturbing, like Pinkie had just snapped for no reason.  I liked when Rainbow Dash tried to save Applejack, but after seeing her face, I was a little glad she was put out of her misery...

Then I was really rooting for Fluttershy, but sadly Pinkie ended up having some crazy super saiyan earth pony powers.

[Homura Akemi 974]

Found this on Facebook.

 

I preferred Cupcakes HD. I've watched that video like, 50 times. I used to have it downloaded on my old phone before I deleted it by accident. Then again, it took me about 8 times to watch Cupcakes HD before I fell in love with it. I've just watched Smile HD once, so I guess I better to watch it 10 more times before I love it.

 

My favourite part was when Fluttershy fought back. I was hoping she would win and kill Pinkie Pie instead.

Edited September 3, 2013 by Dism

[Sir Cal Stonehoof 596]

 

It's a joke. In keeping with the theme that the friends aren't quite as friendly as they seemed to be, MisterDavie took the idea that AJ and Rarity don't always get along, which is presented in the show, and exaggerated it to over the top levels.

 

 

I guess so.. It falls into the same fan fiction universe as Cupcakes, Ask Pinkamena Diane Pie, Fractured Loyalty, and so on. Not for everyone. 

[CT-1138 3,182]

All I gotta say is that I dunno what i was expecting in that video, but I wasn't expecting that! It was both grotesque and exciting at the same time. Kinda like a Tarantino movie.

[TheMangoPony 146]

I feel like it was a massive waste of great animation and talent for such... violence and disturbance. 

 

This. I'm sure there's lots of people who'll enjoy it more than I did and that's good, but yeah I just kinda wish it was put towards something closer to what I thought I was getting myself into when I clicked on the video. He could make something so amazingly awesome!!!! Like, seerrrrious talent right there. Some of the best in the Fandom.