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Link to original post: [drupal=4052]My little pony friendship is magic[/drupal]
Original Thread: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=297701
I decided to get the authors permission to repost in a thread (or in this case blog) so there was a thread outside of the discoroom so other possible fans, and/or curious by passers could talk about this rather unique (In a good way) show.
Here is the quote from the original opening.
Also Fan Website Link: http://www.equestriadaily.com/
Original Thread: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=297701
I decided to get the authors permission to repost in a thread (or in this case blog) so there was a thread outside of the discoroom so other possible fans, and/or curious by passers could talk about this rather unique (In a good way) show.
Here is the quote from the original opening.
I will admit I was a super skeptic when I started watching this show, and it was not till episode five when I finally got hooked on it, but now I can not stop watching it. In my opinion it is a one of those shows that are really good, but you have to give it a chance or else you will be missing out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zajice
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
About the Show
I've been pushing the new My Little Pony series all over smashboards since like... November, and people have started to actually take notice. Probably because it's gotten even more popular since then. Therefore, time to make a thread about it.
Now first off, you're probably asking the question.
And the answer is... It's not just a show for little girls! Sure it's made with them in mind, but the things people think of when they hear "little girl's show" aren't a part of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I know, you're looking at that title and going "Yeah right!" When you think of "little girl's show" you're probably thinking of those awful Barbie movies, Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, or the old My Little Pony series. All these shows are about frufru girly garbage. You watch it and want to kill yourself.
This series, however, is more akin to old Cartoon Network cartoons and in some cases employs the good old Looney Toons/Tom and Jerry shenanigans we all know and love. Remember when people dropped pianos and anvils on other people? Yeah, that happens in this show. Surely any cartoon fan knows Craig McCracken, the creator of shows like Powerpuff Girls and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. Well his wife, Lauren Faust, who also worked on many of Craig's projects, is the person in charge of this here cartoon. That gives it merit on its own!
How else does this cartoon separate itself from others? Aside from what is arguably the best use of flash animation in a cartoon ever, every character is unique and lovable in their own way. It can be hard to pick a favorite, as you'll love every character for different reasons. Your typical "little girl's show" usually has every character being the one-dimensional girlygirl. In this show, there's only one character interested in "fashion" and such, and even she's far from the typical girlygirl.
But enough of that.
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Episodes and Links
"Where can I see more of this wonderful and amazing show?"
Videos
For good quality:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MAST3RLINKX
Episode 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqgsXkmQ6ZI
Then he conveniently links every other episode in the descriptions.
For OK quality:
http://www.youtube.com/user/pensivepony
Quality isn't great, but this person always has new episodes uplaoded the day they air.
Episodes have recently been released on iTunes for download as well, for a price.
The first 2 episodes (they're a 2-parter) basically turn into Sailor Moon with ponies and are generally considered by the community to be the least entertaining. Though they do kind of introduce everybody in them. They're not awful, just not the best. But after that, episodes pick up more. I should really stress that the series should not be judged based on the first two. They can be skipped over pretty easy too, so start on 3 if you wish.
Actually, here's a quote from a guy I know that explains the first two pretty well.
Links
Every pony link you'd ever need can be found here:
http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/External_links
Most importantly though is the /co/ archive.
This is basically where the entire community exists. It's a pretty varied fanbase. There are a lot of cool people, but you do have the occasional few that feel like ruiners. The archive itself is safe, but considering it's an archive of a 4chan board, beware of possible NSFW content.
There are also frequently threads on /b/ as of late, but they're not archived and you can expect a lot of the usual /b/ bull****. If you can brave it however, /b/ sometimes has some good pony content.
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Still want to know a little more first?
Well then, shall we meet the cast?
Twilight Sparkle
Hidden Message Show
A unicorn pony who's awesome at doing various types of magic. Twilight is more or less the main character. She's an egghead who used to be constantly buried in books and believed her studies were more important than friends. This is why the evil dictator of Equestria, and Twilight's mentor, Princess Celestia sent her and her pet baby dragon, Spike, to Ponyville with the task of making friends and learning the magic of friendship. Sounds pretty gay, but really this is was all just a ruse to force Twilight to find the 5 other chosen ones to harness the elements of harmony which were used to destroy Celestia's evil twin with rainbows.
Also she evolves into Rapidash.
Pinkie Pie
Hidden Message Show
An earth pony who can pretty much be classified as a "toon." Popping into the screen from random angles, reacting to screen wipes, eye-bulging, floating off cliffs without falling, etcetc. She's extremely hyperactive and random and loves to party, often throwing random parties for no reason. She'll sing songs every once in awhile, which are quite catchy I might add. Pinkie can't be explained more than that. She's almost impossible to explain at all. You just have to see her for yourself to fully understand Pinkie. Except you'll never fully understand Pinkie.
Also her brain is full of f***.
Applejack
Hidden Message Show
A cowgirl earth pony that runs an apple farm with the rest of her family who also have apple themed names. She's dependable and very hard-working but also extremely stubborn. She also talks with an adorable southern accent. Probably the second most boyish character in the main cast, pushing away all things girly and often trying to prove that she's the most athletic and hard-working pony in Ponyville.
Also she's a silly pony.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84PZbL_-jjU
Rarity
Hidden Message Show
A unicorn pony, and probably the girliest character on the show, but not to the point where she's annoying. She runs a dress shop where she custom makes dresses, but often overworks herself. She's one of those upper-class hoity toity fashion designers and comes with the attitude, constantly fretting over her appearance. The best part about Rarity though, is that she has the classic "stage drama" embedded in her personality, making a lot of what she says candy for your ears and even sings a parady of an old 1990's musical in an episode focused around her.
Also she has some sexy glasses.
Fluttershy
Hidden Message Show
A pegasus pony. The short description, your waifu. She's extremely shy and easily scared. She watches after cute little animals and seems to know a lot about them, but most notable is her pet bunny Angel. Angel is a badass mother ****er. Honestly though, that's pretty much all there is to Fluttershy. The thing about her that gets you is that she'll make you daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw every time she does anything.
Also she sings like Barry White.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7PGKcikaGY
Rainbow Dash
Hidden MessageShow
The most bad*** pegasus pony in Ponyville and definitely the most boyish. She doesn't give two ****s about girly things. She's more focused on being "cool" and kinda has that "cool" personality making her kind of rude and obnoxious. She's basically the boy of the group. Her job is to help control the weather in Ponyville but her dream is to join "The Wonderbolts," a group of stunt flyers.
Also she's a lesbian.
Derpy Hooves
Hidden Message Show
...and then derpy died and invented corn flakes when philo dough spouted the big pillow gets a tasty pudding snack but she got better and then sky happened and peanut nostrils happy clams.
Also I realized inch worm.
Now go and learn the magic of friendship or whatever, everypony.
PS:
I made a group because I'm still a group *****.
http://www.smashboards.com/group.php?groupid=2499
tl;dr - Don't be skeptical and don't be a ***.
Also Fan Website Link: http://www.equestriadaily.com/
