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your synopsis was okay, I think I understand enough about it to have a basic idea what its about

Lord Poison wrote:your synopsis was okay, I think I understand enough about it to have a basic idea what its about

my work here is done. now time for some SOOOODDDDAAAAHHH!!!!



now that i think about it,im wondering if were going to see any MLP ad cans. seems these days companies will advertise ANYTHING on a tin can.

I was reading through this thread again to find the evidence I was talking about, but I find something more interesting.

Some of you guys should look at what you were posting when this thread was new. And look at what you're posting now. I find it most amusing.

well you bronies aren't as annoying as the others I have run into

Kirbinator wrote:I haven't watched the show yet, but my wife was a big fan of the original and I'm sure she'll get around to seeing its latest reincarnation. In the mean time, I found someone's drawing of a Pirate Queen Skarre MLP and thought it was the coolest thing ever for a week straight. For those who are unfamiliar with Cryx, this is Pirate Queen Skarre.

Spoiler:

This is possibly one of the greatest things I've ever seen.

Goddard wrote:I was reading through this thread again to find the evidence I was talking about, but I find something more interesting.

Some of you guys should look at what you were posting when this thread was new. And look at what you're posting now. I find it most amusing.

My stuff is pretty consistent.

A dash of evil combined with buttered insanity and a sprinkle of spite.

The majority of trolls were defeated by page 10, now Bronies can live in harmony!

Yeah, I feel like a cigarette for typing that. Oh well.

I just watched the first two episodes.

HRRRRRRNGH.

What the hell did I just watch?

Nerivant wrote:I just watched the first two episodes.

HRRRRRRNGH.

What the hell did I just watch?

You watched your destiny.

Go forth, and love thy nieghbor!

Goddard wrote:
You watched your destiny.

Go forth, and love thy nieghbor!

My neighbor can stop blasting 100dB of country-western through the CMU walls, but I understand your intention.

Except for the rainbows, it wasn't bad. Better than most of the things on TV nowadays.

Nerivant wrote:I just watched the first two episodes.

HRRRRRRNGH.

What the hell did I just watch?

You just watched the beginning of one of the best family-friendly cartoons in the past ten years. The only "family-friendly" (and I use the term loosely) cartoon that debuted in the new millennium that I can think of that comes even close to this in terms of quality is Invader Zim.

RatBot wrote:
You just watched the beginning of one of the best family-friendly cartoons in the past ten years. The only "family-friendly" (and I use the term loosely) cartoon that debuted in the new millennium that I can think of that comes even close to this in terms of quality is Invader Zim.

For me, the verdict is still out on that. Invader Zim continued to supply quality writing and take it to eleven, just about every episode.

I guess I'll have to watch a few more to see if it holds up to that quality... WAITAMINUTE.

OH GOD. IT'S BEGUN.

Please don't compare MLP to Zim. That show is gak and the only two people I've ever met in RL that liked are crazy.

Amaya wrote:Please don't compare MLP to Zim. That show is gak and the only two people I've ever met in RL that liked are flying rodent gak crazy.

I assure you that I'm not crazy.

Nerivant wrote:

Amaya wrote:Please don't compare MLP to Zim. That show is gak and the only two people I've ever met in RL that liked are crazy.

I assure you that I'm not crazy.

Invader Zim has interesting commentary on humanity.

Of course, the creator of Invader Zim is known for his distain of humanity in general.

I thought he got a good laugh when a MAJOR CHILDREN'S NETWORK DECIDED TO SELECT HIM TO CREATE A CHILDREN'S SHOW.

Assuming of course the the network executives were probably all on meth and had their second frontal lobe lobotomy (after the first one that made them decide to take on Ren and Stimpy) when they saw Vasquez's body of work (read: a trilogy of psychotic comics that frequently involved murder and death).

Nerivant wrote:

RatBot wrote:
You just watched the beginning of one of the best family-friendly cartoons in the past ten years. The only "family-friendly" (and I use the term loosely) cartoon that debuted in the new millennium that I can think of that comes even close to this in terms of quality is Invader Zim.

For me, the verdict is still out on that. Invader Zim continued to supply quality writing and take it to eleven, just about every episode.

I guess I'll have to watch a few more to see if it holds up to that quality... WAITAMINUTE.

OH GOD. IT'S BEGUN.

GIVE IN TO YOUR INNER CHILD!

Nerivant wrote:

Amaya wrote:Please don't compare MLP to Zim. That show is gak and the only two people I've ever met in RL that liked are crazy.

I assure you that I'm not crazy.

I know that it would be statistical anomaly if 100% of said viewers were insane. I greatly dislike Vasquez's work, he's overly dark, unfunny, and generally hateful.

As much as I love Gir, let’s stay on the topic.

Please don't attach non wargaming images to dakka.

Amaya wrote:

Nerivant wrote:

Amaya wrote:Please don't compare MLP to Zim. That show is gak and the only two people I've ever met in RL that liked are crazy.

I assure you that I'm not crazy.

I know that it would be statistical anomaly if 100% of said viewers were insane. I greatly dislike Vasquez's work, he's overly dark, unfunny, and generally hateful.

I find him hilarious, but I won't dispute him being dark and hateful.

So that probably says something about me.

I liked JtHM, though even I found it overly pompous.

...but I like FiM about as much as I liked Zim, so... I dunno. Some armchair psychologist can go reconcile that.


That pic is great, Anpu.

Just watched the end of season one, AND YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT!

For those who wondered what comic charecter that pony was - no, that is supposed to be Calvin!

haloreach4ever wrote:Just watched the end of season one, AND YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT!

Indeed, you really get to see new aspects of some of the characters

Here's one more dub I've made; It may seem non-relevant in the beginning, but just keep watching and you'll get it:

Lord Poison wrote:

lord commissar klimino wrote:from what ive seen you bronys dont always 'help' other understand. you usually go tell them to go watch the show and give them no real reason besides the fact that you like it

yeah, anyone else can tell me why they like something but most MLP fans seem completely incapable of giving me a synopsis of the show or why its any good

Let me break it down for you then.

The primary reason the show has such a following is its general quality. Unlike other 'oversized toy commercial' shows, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic has actual effort put into it. The animation quality and voice acting are quite high, and the writing is quite good. Unlike other shows aimed at children, it does not simplify things, or try to pretend that even a cute world of ponies doesn't have bad people, donkey caves, and dangers living in it. Seriously, EPisode 1 they have to deal with a Manticore and the spirit of darkness made real, later on they have to deal with a cockatrice, hydra and a celestial bear the size of a large building. All these creatures are treated as dangerous, and are not just defeated through hugs and smiles. Some of the donkey caves like Trixie, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon are treated as they are, and their vices are clear.

However, the biggest reason this show had--and maintains--such a loyal fan following is simple: the characters. Unlike previous My Little Pony shows where each pony was essentially the same character, except with maybe a different colored coat or mane, Friendship is Magic has clearly identifiable characters who are their own characters, not simple flat archetypes brough to life. Each character has their own well developed personality, dreams, and--most importantly--realistic flaws.

I'd have to say that the characters are the biggest and best part about the show. I lack the literary education to properly describe why, but the show actually makes you CARE about them. You want them to succeed, and you feel bad when they fail. Sure, their cuteness may help with that, but the point remains that the characters evoke an emotional reaction from the audience, somethine that seems like a sign of a good show in and of itself.

Finally, well.....

THEY'RE JUST SO DAMN CUTE.

I hope this satisfies your desire for an actual explanation about why the show is good. However, I do believe that you should watch it for yourself. Keep your hat on for episodes 1 and 2, they're not as good as the latter episodes, but once you get into the main body of the season, you'll find that episode quality is high.


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haloreach4ever wrote:Just watched the end of season one, AND YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT!

More importantly, you don't have long to wait for the start of Season 2!

In response to people asking why there should even be MLP FiM thread, well...

Why should we have a comic books thread? An anime thread? A Dr. Who thread? etc....


Answer: Because there is a community on Dakka that likes it and as long as they aren't bothering anyone there is no reason for them to not have a thread to discuss the subject.

this is pretty much how i was with the show.

lord commissar klimino wrote:http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lk716jKXBR1qaspufo1_500.png
this is pretty much how i was with the show.

Gotta admit, I lol'd.

WarOne wrote:

Nerivant wrote:

Amaya wrote:Please don't compare MLP to Zim. That show is gak and the only two people I've ever met in RL that liked are crazy.

I assure you that I'm not crazy.

Invader Zim has interesting commentary on humanity.

Of course, the creator of Invader Zim is known for his distain of humanity in general.

I thought he got a good laugh when a MAJOR CHILDREN'S NETWORK DECIDED TO SELECT HIM TO CREATE A CHILDREN'S SHOW.

Assuming of course the the network executives were probably all on meth and had their second frontal lobe lobotomy (after the first one that made them decide to take on Ren and Stimpy) when they saw Vasquez's body of work (read: a trilogy of psychotic comics that frequently involved murder and death).

But I loved both zim and ren and stimpy

The first episode of season two is coming in less than a minute!

Just watched the first 10 minutes. Pinkie Pie... AWESOME! Now rapidly approaching 2nd favorite pony status.

Now, to pause and get a cup of coffee! And maybe some hot chocolate and popcorn...

Oi! Don't spoil anything now, some of us has to see it on the net!

Saintspirit wrote:Oi! Don't spoil anything now, some of us has to see it on the net!

Oi, that was out of no where. No one has "spoiled" anything. Are we not allowed to be excited because you can't see it yet? That is a bit nasty to do.