Forlong 1,726 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 When they first said it in Hearts and Hooves Day, I thought it was fine, but after hearing it over and over... Should they just drop that term? I mean, the fans just threw "marefriend" and "coltfriend" right at them. Those sound great. Am I the only one who thinks this? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qXAcUzrizEHvorGalU5jg?feature=watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Silver Essence~ 2,625 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 It's just to make it sound adorable, that's it. It is a little girls show after all. That, and it's a popular term to use on those who have a girl/boyfriend here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,817 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 I agree it is overused but it is only a minor gripe with me, I think they should use marefriend or coltfriend a bit more but I am not going to complain too much right now since it is only a minor part of the show. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,692 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 (edited) They use that term to make it sound very romantic, that's about it. It is overused even though it is a minor thing. Edited February 21, 2014 by Scootalove Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metemponychosis 1,262 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 I don't mind. Maybe coltfriend and marefriend would be better, but "very special somepony" just sounds cute. https://www.fimfiction.net/user/32864/Metemponychosis For dumb, self-important fics about mythology, ponies and fascist griffons that can't figure friendship out. And I'm just getting started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shine 166 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 I never liked it from the beginning. It's kind of annoying, in my opinion. xP You are a ghost, driving a meat-coated skeleton made out of stardust. What have you got to be afraid of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katana 298 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 I don't mind it being used - what I mind is an overfocus on it at all. I've actually been really enjoying the fact that the show breaks away from the trope of any girl-focused show having an excessive devotion towards romance. So, the awkwardness of repeating the phrase "very special somepony" is a punishment to a writer that says "STOP CENTERING EPISODES ON THIS STUFF" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DryGuy84 (Inactive) 927 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 I.....I didn't even notice it was used after 'Hearts and Hooves Day'. 1 "Oh look, there's our friend Rarity GOING DOWN IN FLAMES!!! ISN"T FRIENDSHIP MAGIC!!!?" -Tabitha St. Germain as Rarity "No matter how many times others tell you you're great, all the praise in the world means nothing if you don't feel it inside.......Sometimes to feel good about yourself, you gotta let go of the past. That way, when the time comes to let your greatness fly, you'll be able to light up the whole sky." -Cathy Weseluck as Spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekutree64 713 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 I like it. It sounds cute, and gender neutrality is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Enchantress 587 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 Haven't there only been two romance themed episodes and isn't it only said in those episodes? Anyway, I think it's so cute! Marefriend or coltfriend is way less original in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Regulus 2,769 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 Very very supermegaspecial marefriend/coltfriend sounds better. 1 Tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrashy 2,800 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 Is it just me, or does the marefriend/coltfriend dichotomy kind of sound somewhat pedophilic? Stallion is to mare as colt is to filly, so it should really be either marefriend/stallionfriend (the latter, I admit, doesn't sound very good) or fillyfriend/coltfriend. ...Tangent aside, the term "special somepony" doesn't really bother me. It's kinda cute. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomk 20,666 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 I was never a fan of it but I'm a cynic anyway so I'm not sure that my vote counts I refuse to let go until you're impressed. I refuse to let go until I'm depressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhortac 1,475 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 Very very supermegaspecial marefriend/coltfriend sounds better. *rolled up newspaper* NO! You will not put "super mega" into this show! It's already annoying as hell in power rangers! Feel free to add me on steam if you want to play something. Also don't be afraid to message and talk to me. I've had bad luck when I start a conversation, so I more then likely won't start one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygen 6,066 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 Eh, no it doesn't really bother me. I mean personally It just doesn't matter to me how people address themselves or use the term that much. It just doesn't idk, i just don't get bothered by that type of stuff i guess. Thanks to Gone Airbourne for the awesome sig! My Oc's, Ponysona, Bella Vocal Covers Blog, MLP Covers Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkflame 3,315 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 Has the term even come up in the show since "Hearts and Hooves Day"? Sig by Thunderstorm Check out my Rarity fansite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlong 1,726 February 21, 2014 Author Share February 21, 2014 Is it just me, or does the marefriend/coltfriend dichotomy kind of sound somewhat pedophilic? You make that sound like it's a bad thing... Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qXAcUzrizEHvorGalU5jg?feature=watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrashy 2,800 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 You make that sound like it's a bad thing... Pedophilia, a bad thing? Perish the thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discordian 6,021 February 21, 2014 Share February 21, 2014 Much like overused netisms the many ponyisms we've created as a fandom will start to get old. We're all guilty of one or two of them, sometimes out of habit or even without realizing it. ....jackassery aside, yes I actually have never cared for the "let's censor everything" ponified term for lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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