What's it like to get "the stare"?

[Adachi 772]

I'm thinking that it's a combination of Fluttershy's cuteness catching the target off guard, but not sure what exactly goes on other than that, and glaring at somepony. I know it works on pretty much anything, except Discord. Maybe the cartoon doesn't do complete justice to it? Or ponies and Equestrian creatures are just more prone to scaring than humans?

[Fluttershyfan94 5,738]

I think this comic answers it well: http://doublewbrothers.deviantart.com/art/Be-stared-374362663

[Okeen 49]

It's most likely a feeling of terror as Fluttershy stares into your soul.

Well, that's my opinion anyway.

[Ribbonfree 2,383]

Like random musical numbers and cutie marks, I think this is a latent magical property of the highly sensitive world that is Equestria. Something in Fluttershy's spirit is incredibly powerful on a psychological level and can be used to intimidate when she's in the right mood to channel that power. Like a latent energy within.

[Untitled Goose Q 5,136]

I don't know, but I wouldn't mind finding out.

[Adorkable 2,737]

Probably the feeling of a cold hand reaching into your body to harness the energy of your very soul, leaving you helpless until her command.

 

I'm telling you, Flutters' adorable eyes have powers mere mortal cannot handle.

[lighting flash 207]

Ever see that calm person just blow their lid?

Catches you off gaurd.

[Oblivion 20,265]

I think it only works on normal "animals" and it is probably more just a look of pure resolve and refusing to back down, which in turn tends to severely frighten animals.

Edited April 1, 2014 by 0blivion

[SnipSnap 432]

Like having your soul, alone, threatened to be eaten.

[silvadel 1,393]

http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5433/5/article-2/article-2-part-v

 

Article 2 covered it in all its nasty details in that chapter a little down from the beginning...  It is scary to get the stare.

[TheMangoPony 145]

I believe it'd be much like being in the presence of Galadriel of LOTR, where she can see right into your soul, make all your fears come to the forefront and topple whatever ego you may have, giving you a feeling of being stripped down, barren, alone and helpless.  (edit: However, unlike Galadriel, Fluttershy cannot read minds, )

 

I imagine you'd feel smaller physically and have all your confidence drain from you instantaneously, however all the while you'd know that she meant you no harm and that you were safe in her presence, even though your self-esteem is in such a state of complete temporary frailty that you have no choice but to obey her will.

Edited April 1, 2014 by TheMangoPony

[Flutter's lover <3 8,204]

I think it's her version of  the "I'm being serious bitch, obey me" look.

 

I mean when someone gives you a stern look like that, you know they're not messing around....and they want you to be serious or do something that you refused to do.

[_Kurtis 636]

Probably getting a feeling of guilt and terror.

[Scootalove 10,684]

A feeling of letting your guard down in a false sense of security. It's like someone knowing about your past without you even knowing, and you start to feel guilty.

[Tasuni 48]

all I really have to show you and you'll pretty much get it yeah I know it's horrifying.

Edited April 7, 2014 by Freezy ma reezy

[Kel_Grym 1,917]

 

I imagine it's at least something equivilant to Ghost Rider's Penance Stare.

[Tasuni 48]

 

I imagine it's at least something equivilant to Ghost Rider's Penance Stare.

yes dear god just absolutely yes.

[Kel_Grym 1,917]

You know, honestly, I'm surprised I havn't found a fan fic that turns Fluttershy into a Ghost rider yet. What she would ride, I don't know...maybe she'd just be the "Ghost Flyer"

 

Let the kickass fanart begin!

[facemelt91 62]

What is it like to get the "stare"?

 

You see the death of the universe inside Fluttershy's eyes. Wildfire burning throughout the land, consuming everything it touches, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. You see a valley of corpses, consumed by maggots, rotting flesh peeling from decaying corpses.

 

Imagine opening a cupboard to get your breakfast cereal, only for Ren and Stimpy to come tumbling out covered in their own shit swinging Paris Hilton's severed head by her hair.

 

Imagine having your very soul torn from your body, ripped into pieces and scattered like ashes across the cosmos.

 

That's what it's like to get "the stare".

 

Oh and your intestines drop out of your anus and you die slowly.

[PsychedelicPony 440]

I think Fluttershy looks into your soul and exposes your all of your misdoings to you and you are forced to do what she wants, or alternatively it is a terror filled hypnosis that forces you to her bidding.

[houseofire 2]

Maybe something like this.

[Sugar Pea 2,681]

It's like getting hit by a bunch of flying Mexican burritos, but if one hits your eye...it burns. .-.

[Tigerpop198 696]

It's like a.... warm apple pie.

No in all seriousness, it would be a mix of pain, and regret.

[PonyTrash19 7]

well it's kinda like this 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL9kV98kjFY

[Rift enchanted 378]

We'll personally I'd love to get a pair of stairs.

 

Oh wait, that stare? Ohh.

I think flutter shy is the national staring contest champion