Overall great episode. Had some comdeic elements in there and AppleDash :O with what seems to be some Trollestia. Loved the episode, but the new theme song was a dissapointment.
I felt that maybe this episode lacked the subtle way in which they delivered the problem, it was almost entirely slapstick humor, and i don't know. It was a great episode to be sure, I just hope that not all episodes are like this one.
Well, that was fun, and a nice way to transition from the Discord episodes to the rest of the season. And I don't know why people were expecting bigger changes to the theme; I really like the little tweaks they made.
Twilight was freaky in this episode o3o She reminded me of Molestia... Molesparkle, maybe? OMG Bon-Bon talked! Lol, at big mac. He loved that doll I spotted a derpy! Rainbow Nuke!!! >:D
As I thought, this episode would add something new. Now EVERY Pony has to send Princess Celestia Letters. And the Sonic RaiNUKEBoom was the best thing ever.
At a later date, the mane 6 will discover that Celestia was about to forgive Twilight before they dropped in. They, or some of them, will disregard their princess and turn to Luna, starting the revolution.
I don't know you guys... I wasn't all that impressed with this episode. It just didn't feel like it should be a season 2 episode. ...To be honest it really felt like it was a lost episode of season one. Twilight having difficulty adjusting to life outside of Canterlot, Rarity was more over the top dramatic then ever... It was good don't get me wrong. But it really felt like it belonged early in season one.
That episode had me rolling! I'm still laughing about it. Some of the animation seemed shaky at parts, but it was just so damn funny, I didn't care. XD If Twilight wasn't being so awesome, in a kind of freaky way, Rarity's dramatics, the Nuclear Sonic Rainboom, or Fluttershy snapping a bear's neck would have easily made the episode. I was legitimately frightened when Celestia appeared, XD. Easily the best one yet. Can't wait for the download. Bahahahahahaha, I mean, I was almost in tears it was so funny. After this, I can't wait for Luna Eclipsed!
Given Twilight's nature it seems to me like season 3 would be a better spot for it. She's been sending a letter to Celestia on time every week for over a year, and she's going to be late.
If I were an OCD nerdy brainiac who is punctual and very politically correct all the time I'd flip out if I somehow forgot to fulfill my weekly duty. Heck, I'd probably go insane.
Needless to say, this is now my new favorite episode. So much crazy pony!
Let's recap all the things I predict will appear in fan work:
1. Twilight in Magic Kindergarden 1.a DINKY WAS IN THERE WITH HER?!? 2. Third fanon Sonic Rainboom, into Applejack's barn of course. 3. The creepy faces Twilight made. 4. Rainbow Dash with the cool-guy black shades. 5. Big Mac with Mr. Smartypants 6. Entire Mane 6 having to write friendship reports.
I do believe this is my new favorite episode by far! And that's not just talking through new pony goggles. I laughed so much in that episode, it was amazing!
Excellent episode. I like Spike's Tongue Twister attack and Celestia's sun-yellow magic aura. I hope Luna's magic aura is like moonlight. That would look cool.
Well. That was a great episode. Atomic Rainboom, Magic Preschool, Bonbon spoke (didn't like her voice much, but meh.) We got some Derpy, Rarity got a new catchphrase, as did Sweetie Bell. Also, crazy Twilight, and a new opening. Kind of. I didn't really notice anything deferrent aside from the train. The vocals sounded different, but it may just sound odd on livestream.
Ok, first half - good. Not great, but good. Unfortunately, this episode is continuing the trend of brick to the face characterization I was seeing in the first half of the two part episode. The facial expressions in Twilight's breakdown are way over the top, and in general the characters seem to have lost some of the subtly that I loved so much in the first season. I'm going to continue watching, but this is still on the low end of goodness.
As an example - look at Rarity's breakdown in Art of the Dress. As her stress level rises there's a gradual change in her mane, and the slight eye twitch is used very effectively to convey her mental state. Even the absolute panic that she's in just prior to the fashion show is portrayed with restraint. Twilight's deterioration starts where Rarity's ends, and gets more and more ridiculous.
In short, I fear that these ponies are going to devolve from characters to caricatures, and the show will have lost exactly what made me love it so much.
Nuclear Rainblast, RD- Deal with it, cupcakes, TS-Psycho face, "You don't have to hide your feelings from me"... I SENSE A HUGE RAIN OF COMICS/FANFICS!
i liked it. i didn't notice the 'shout outs' as much as some of the people here are saying, but i don't really look for them. i actually had to turn the channel as twilight was going crazy, i ... i, uhm, don't like it when other people are embarrassing themselves.
overall, i give it a 7/10. nice message, a two-fer actually (help your friends with their problems and don't let the little problems get to you), the animation was excellent, the characterization was solid. i can kinda see where some people are coming from about how Twilight isn't adjusting well to her new life but they don't want to change the characterization up too much. limiting growth is bad but bad growth is worse. the running gag with Rarity was a 'tad' over done but i can see why they chose a three-shot on it. one to illustrate, one to re-enforce, last was a real situation (boy who cried wolf).
the train disappoints me slightly but, yeah, ok, go with it. opening was pretty much the same. also, Mayor Mare is slowly becoming my favorite background pony.
Also, I have a strange feeling. In sezon 1 I was wonering why Tia want letters. Discord showed op. Now she wants letters from ALL Mane six. Why? An why is it "Lesson One"?
I'm actually already working on the Big Mac with Mr. Smarty Pants. Unfortunately, I didn't get that good of a look a Mr. Smarty Pants so I have to wait and see if someone posts a screen shot or something.
Rainbow Dash, Mare of Mass Destruction... *glasses from no where* Deal with it.
Derpy vs The Mayor in a grudge match of the century!
Big Mac turns down an entire town of Mares for a Plushie! Ponyvilles census plummets; lowest birth rate in 20 years.
Fluttershy WHY IS SHE SO AWESOME!!! Fluttershy snapped a bears neck and cracked his spine in several different places, all before Tea time. What have YOU done this morning?
Twilight Sparkle has been skipped a few grades and is now entering preschool. In other news today 3 young fillies refuse to go to school on grounds of creepy purple unicorn stalking them with note pads and work study organization skills advice.
Spike is best pony. Self cleans self, low maintenance friend looking for more appreciative ponies.
Also Pajama Jeans have special flank lifting power to shapely impress those bornies!
On reflection, the lads at Death Match need to add the Sonic Rainbomb to Dash's spec-sheet. Forget Starscream, she's taking down the entire Decepticon Imperium in one fell swoop. Suck it Optimus Prime, Equestria will finish what Cybertron started!
there was the new theme, unfortunately due to lag in the stream had to relocate and missed it >.< Twilight SNAPPED!! I predict within the next week at LEAST 20-30 Twilight is nuts comics, pics, and vectors. I can’t wait. (prepare yourself guys) Sadly, barely any mane 6 got Screen time besides her (Rarity WAS a total drama queen) Oh, and the sonic rainboom apparently downgraded to wrecking barns! I mean, really? (well technically it was a “rainbomb” in my opinion, since the wave happened, but instead of a rainbow we got smoke and destruction) Big Mac is a TOTAL BOSS! as well as an avid doll collector. and finally CELESTIAS WINGS WORK! OMFG HOLY S**T ASDFGHJKL:!!!! XD She also has magic definitely worth an Alicorn. XD
Maybe it's just coming off of two weeks of Discord, but I can't say I'm terribly impressed with this episode. It's far from terrible, mind, but the whole plot feels a bit thin; the fact that we have to contrive the magical doll scenario at the end (which, admittedly, led to some amusing moments vis a vis Big Macintosh) shows that for me. I also thought the "Twilight going insane" thing just wasn't all that funny; never mind that it's been done before and better, but the way in which it's done just sort of bothered me; the disheveled mane was OK, but the way Twi's teeth just kept sticking out really did not work for me at all.
I did enjoy Rarity's "worst thing ever" running gag, though, and it was rather fun to see things like Rainbow and Applejack working together on a demolition project or Fluttershy massaging her bear friend. I also thought having it be Spike who saved the day by calling in Celestia was a nice touch, though I can't say I'm crazy about the idea of ALL the girls getting in on the weekly Friendship Reports; it just sort of seems forced to me, and I hope it sticks around only for this episode.
I don't mean to sound like a grump, but "Lesson Zero" just did not do it for me, unfortunately. It's hardly the worst episode in the show thus far, but it does bare some pretty big weaknesses, at least to me.
Because the next time Discord shows up, he's not going to give back Twilight's horn. In order to break out of Discord's mind control the next time, they're going to all have to remind themselves through their own letters.
Oh my god was that a funny episode. As the insanity ramped up both figuratively and literally I was howling with laughter. The nuclear rainbomb, Rarity's drama (which was all for the "What? I really mean it this time!" payoff for those complaining about it), Fluttershy snapping the bear's neck, Big Mac's lasting love for Mr. Smartypants, the Mayor's embarrassment, and most of all Twilight blowing way past adorable and straight into "OH GOD RUN, CHILDREN!!!" mode. And then they actually managed to pull it back together for a fairly sweet and in-character ending with the epicly stern arrival of the Princess and her dealing with them all.
And of course Twilight gets off Scott-free... You don't punish someone for being insane. Her friends flat out stated that they saw how unhinged she was and blew it off. That's the lesson
Alright, while that was totally awesome and a great way to kick off the season, I hope as things develop things get reigned in a bit and not so over the top. But still, that was just plain one of the funniest episodes, and I am liking the lack of the 'ei' rating. :3
I can only imagine the memes and pmvs to come from this episode XD, Insane Twilight, Gollum Twilight, Pedo Twilight, Mortal Kombat Fatality with Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash WTF BOOOM, The “DO IT FAGGOT FACE”, Big Mac Lmfao. I hope no one makes a story now that replaces cupcakes since we all say How Nutters Twilight went. And the kyrospawn vids, the suggestiveness of this I can only imagine HAhahaThis Ep seriously made soda come out my nose though XD
Batshit crazy Twilight. Rainbow Nuke. Fluttershy snapped a bear's neck. Derpy was derped. Bon-Bon has a voice actor. Macintosh eeyup'd and acted like a little girl. Best episode ever.
@Sunspark I didn't think of it at first, but you're right. There's so much flanderization going on in this episode.
The mane six are buit on, and supposed to play with some very iconic archetypes: The book nerd, the girly girl, the tomboy, the wallflower, the Warner Bros character and the farm girl. That's why you need to approach them with a lot of subtlety. And I didn't see any such subtlety.
Laughed quite a bit at nearly every mare in town tackling Mac. Surely there will be many comics and fics with him being the "ultra stud stallion" we all know he must be!
Side note, what was up with Twi's colors being off at the beginning of the episode, before the theme? Somepony probably already commented about it, but this is about 200 more comments than I want to read right now. So tired...
I'm sure the episodes will shift in tone depending on the writer. When the next monster episode comes up, it'll probably take a turn for the dramatic and tone down the exaggeration.
"AKA BEST EPISODE EVER" - and I'm pretty sure it will only get better from here!! :D
The fact that they don't have the same restrictions as before is becoming more and more obvious, and I love it. Fluttershy 'attacking' a bear? No way that would've been included before, at least not with that level of awesome. XD
The missing E/I standard certainly helped make the episode amazing I think, but you can also really tell that they're just hitting their stride now. The storyboarding for this ep was obviously incredible (those Twilight faces...).
Oh man...I think I got a hernia from suppressed laughter. If people weren't trying to sleep, I would've been laughing hard enough to wake the neighbors (who live a quarter of a mile away). It makes it even funnier just thinking 'oh, that is SO going to become a meme', or 'man, everyone is going to go CRAZY over that'. I can just see fanfiction writers and artists absolutely loving Twilight's new spell.... And Dash with sunglasses on? Yeah.
Also, Derpy fighting the Mayor. The crew is awesome. That is all.
I love knowing nothing about an ep, and having no expectations.
Alright it is official all of the mane cast is overpowered. I'm calling for nerfs right now. Really good episode I need to re watch it to see if I missed anything.
I don't want to sound overcritical. After the last two Discord episodes which I didn't like it felt it was a welcome return to the regular episode.
I thought it was a little too predictable and all the other characters were on the sideline too much. I like the episodes that features at least two of the mane ponies.
Also I know Jayson said that the show wasn't going to cater to the older fans but this episodes seemed very much like catering to the fans. Not saying that's bad, it just seemed something to note.
It's Tuesday in Equestria? Well that confirms one measurement of time for ponykind. From that we can extrapolate that indeed ponies have weeks, months, years and lifespans equal to our human ones. Kind of dorky to note that, but those little details are something I looks for. Also, that train functions, so I guess we can assume the one in Over A Barrel was being towed into Appleloosa for repairs.
Scootaloo (or rather her VA) hit puberty it seems, but she has quite a beautiful voice so all is well. Doesn't quite sound like the Scoots we remember, but all little fillies must grow into young mares eventually.
RD's kamikaze Sonic Rainbomb and ripping a wooden beam apart WITH HER TEETH, Fluttershy's snapping necks like Solid Snake, and Big Mac's explosive strength scattering a hundred-pony dogpile for yards everywhere pretty much confirms these are some bad ass ponies.
i'm eagerly waiting for the episode (what else is new?), but somehow my pessimistic side warns me not to get too excited. it says "it might be ruined because faust isn't in charge of it anymore" as a reason.
OH! I think Derpy is actually an official in the opening now, though quality isn't perfect and I am not certain. I think she is in the very first carriage in the train in the new intro sequence.
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Now they all have to report their findings to Celestia. :P
ReplyDeletelol macintosh :D
ReplyDeleteand derpy
and bon bon
and edvything else i love about the show
literally these episodes get better and better each time
ReplyDeleteDerpy vs Mayor who will survive!
ReplyDeleteNobody likes Spike.
ReplyDeleteBest epi!
ReplyDeleteEeyep, best episode ever.
ReplyDeleteSO GOOD
ReplyDeleteNuclear SonicRainBoomFTW
ReplyDeleteThat new episode just has SOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo much 'screeshot' potential... almost too much, in fact...
ReplyDeleteTell me, with everything that happened in this episode, how is this still targeted for little girls.
ReplyDeleteTotally watching it again.
ReplyDeleteInsane Twilight is Awesome!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBEST EPISODE TO DATE
ReplyDeleteWow. Ten out of ten. This is easily my favourite episode.
ReplyDeleteTHAT WAS THE BEST EPISODE EVER, HOLY CRAP!
ReplyDeleteBig Mac and the dol, LOL!
I laughed so hard throughout the entire thing. AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteSo many rape faces
ReplyDeleteDamn, Twilight, you scary!
ReplyDeleteThis is the greatest episode ever
ReplyDeleteI know i have said that ~23 times in the past, but seriously, this is awesome
Oh my god! It is playing once again! Must watch again!
ReplyDeleteBig Macintosh and Smarty Pants is my new OTP
ReplyDeleteWoot.
ReplyDeleteSmarty Pants is best pony.
ReplyDeleteRainbow Dash wearing Deal With It glasses.
ReplyDeleteMy life is complete.
Also Twilight has really bad OCD.
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ReplyDeleteoh god
ReplyDeleteI dont have enough appendages to count the things I love about this episode...
RAINBOW NUKE!! that is all
ReplyDeletePsycho Twilight expressions were priceless, solid episode overall.
ReplyDeleteThat was an amazing episode. Surprisingly enough, the most reliable streams were the lest reliable this time around...
ReplyDelete@Sethisto
ReplyDeleteI know, i fell on the floor when Twilight went to the cmc.
So which episode holds the record for the most WTF faces: AppleJack in Applebuck Season or Twilight in Lesson Zero? Fantastic episode!
ReplyDeleteThat was amazing.
ReplyDeleteSick faces in this one! :o
ReplyDeleteOverall great episode. Had some comdeic elements in there and AppleDash :O with what seems to be some Trollestia. Loved the episode, but the new theme song was a dissapointment.
ReplyDeleteCrazy Twilight is best Twilight.
ReplyDelete"Dear Princess Celestia
ReplyDeleteDo you want to come to a PARTAY?
Your Funny Student,
Pinkie Pie"
This episode sucked so much. I am truely disappoint. D:
ReplyDeleteSHE... FLEW INTO THE MOON.... D8
ReplyDeleteSoo many memes in this one, great episode
ReplyDeleteI give it 9/10
ReplyDeleteExcellent episode.
So Awesome!
ReplyDeleteAnd so Twilight gets off scott free from making everypony in Ponyville fall in love with a stuffed toy.
ReplyDeleteproduction on this was a step above. the CMC's voices were a little off, but I guess that's normal with child VAs
ReplyDeleteTactical Rainbow Dash incoming! It's over!
ReplyDelete*Sonic Rain nuke*
This episode is amazing.
@Greenf0x
ReplyDeleteHi weak-troll... how unnecessary for you to be there.
I felt that maybe this episode lacked the subtle way in which they delivered the problem, it was almost entirely slapstick humor, and i don't know. It was a great episode to be sure, I just hope that not all episodes are like this one.
ReplyDeleteInsane Twilight is realy, realy creepy.
ReplyDeleteThey SAY they weren't familiar with the fanbase when making season 2, but I noticed plenty of shoutouts in this episode.
ReplyDeleteDarn it though, I missed the intro in the livestream. was it good?
Well, that was fun, and a nice way to transition from the Discord episodes to the rest of the season. And I don't know why people were expecting bigger changes to the theme; I really like the little tweaks they made.
ReplyDeleteawesome episode, watching the re-run now, can't wait for a dl link though
ReplyDeleteRAINBOW NUKE! that is all
ReplyDeletethis is now one of my favorite episodes its really funny and cute and we get more macintosh
ReplyDeleteI may have a new favorite episode and Twilight has definitely taken Rainbow's spot as Best Pony.
ReplyDeleteTWILIGHT SPARKLE GOES BATSHIT INSANE: THE EPISODE
ReplyDeleteRe member kids, when you see an atomic rainboom, you have to duck and cover.
ReplyDeleteTwilight was freaky in this episode o3o She reminded me of Molestia... Molesparkle, maybe?
ReplyDeleteOMG Bon-Bon talked!
Lol, at big mac. He loved that doll
I spotted a derpy!
Rainbow Nuke!!! >:D
I like her, umm, mane?
ReplyDeletegrapplershy
ReplyDeleteThis is the best episode ever.
ReplyDeleteSome definite Twidash fuel going on there. Also, Twilight is creepy now.
ReplyDeleteinsane twilight is best twilight
ReplyDeleteBig Mac is like everybrony here :D
ReplyDeleteSuch an insane episode!
ReplyDeleteAmazing episode. Can't wait for the rest of the season.
ReplyDeleteDAT DASHI SUNGLASSES
ReplyDeleteso now she really is rainbow glasses ..
OMFG This Episode was so Awesome <(^_^)>
ReplyDeleteThe whole Episode had no down time, it got better and better every minute.
I've but one problem.
ReplyDeleteRarity seemed a bit TOO dramatic. First time was okay, second and third, not so much.
Not sure what I was expecting, but this episode exceeded any and all expectations.
ReplyDeleteFluttershy beating on a bear. Twilight going Gollum. Big Macintosh and Smartypants.
Yeah. This is my new favorite episode.
As I thought, this episode would add something new. Now EVERY Pony has to send Princess Celestia Letters. And the Sonic RaiNUKEBoom was the best thing ever.
ReplyDeleteLet's see Twilight loses it... BIG TIME.
ReplyDeleteRarity over dramatizes, to humorous extents.
The intro is definitely new.
Rainbow Rainbombs a barn and Applejack plays football.
Fluttershy wrestled a bear to the ground and I was right she did do something unusual.
Derpy makes a obvious appearance and they are definitely taking her character seriously.
Spike saves the day and Twilight Sparkle has a new crazy face bound to spread across the internet.
I didn't think they could top anything they've done before, but adorkable and crazy Twilight is why they love her.
At a later date, the mane 6 will discover that Celestia was about to forgive Twilight before they dropped in. They, or some of them, will disregard their princess and turn to Luna, starting the revolution.
ReplyDeleteJust watched it. Absolutely hilarious! High hopes for Season Two!
ReplyDeleteI don't know you guys... I wasn't all that impressed with this episode. It just didn't feel like it should be a season 2 episode. ...To be honest it really felt like it was a lost episode of season one. Twilight having difficulty adjusting to life outside of Canterlot, Rarity was more over the top dramatic then ever... It was good don't get me wrong. But it really felt like it belonged early in season one.
ReplyDeleteAnd then Rainbow Dash was a wrecking ball.
ReplyDeleteA nuclear wrecking ball.
Love the remastered intro.
@Jelfes don't forget the RAINBOW NUKE!
ReplyDeleteThat episode had me rolling! I'm still laughing about it. Some of the animation seemed shaky at parts, but it was just so damn funny, I didn't care. XD If Twilight wasn't being so awesome, in a kind of freaky way, Rarity's dramatics, the Nuclear Sonic Rainboom, or Fluttershy snapping a bear's neck would have easily made the episode. I was legitimately frightened when Celestia appeared, XD. Easily the best one yet. Can't wait for the download. Bahahahahahaha, I mean, I was almost in tears it was so funny. After this, I can't wait for Luna Eclipsed!
ReplyDeleteThat was a good episode twilight and her mental breakdown.
ReplyDeleteBig Mac <3
ReplyDeleteSonic RainNuke is win
ReplyDeleteEenope
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ReplyDeleteSo many fun things sneaked into this episode. ;)
ReplyDeleteDash deal with it glasses.
Twilight the pedo with her raep face on.
More ponies loosing their minds.
Rarity calling other poinies dramatic.
Derpy making her next appearance.
Etc, etc. Fun stuff. :D
I didn't like this episode. It seemed to be pandering to much to us adult fans at the expense of the younger demographic.
ReplyDeleteFluttershy kicked a bears ass then gave it a massage. WHERE IS YOU GOD NOW?!
ReplyDelete@Dragoon235 it was a RAINBOW NUKE
ReplyDeleteBy brain is overloading! I can't even count all the awesome things in this episode!
ReplyDeleteThat episode had pony faces, sunglasses, nuclear sonic rainbomb, Big Macintosh and Twilight going apeshit, I think I accidently my whole desk.
ReplyDeleteGreat episode. But I wonder if they're going to the "Pony has a breakdown" well a little too often. Twilight lost it in the last ep too.
ReplyDelete@DJnickbeta rainbow nuke
ReplyDeleteInb4 physco twilight tumblr
ReplyDeleteThis might be my favorite episode yet!!!!! This is why Twilight is my favorite pony :D!
ReplyDeleteWatching it again. Thanks for airing the new episodes twice, Hub!!!!!
@RifferKyle
ReplyDeleteGiven Twilight's nature it seems to me like season 3 would be a better spot for it. She's been sending a letter to Celestia on time every week for over a year, and she's going to be late.
If I were an OCD nerdy brainiac who is punctual and very politically correct all the time I'd flip out if I somehow forgot to fulfill my weekly duty. Heck, I'd probably go insane.
Needless to say, this is now my new favorite episode. So much crazy pony!
Let's recap all the things I predict will appear in fan work:
ReplyDelete1. Twilight in Magic Kindergarden
1.a DINKY WAS IN THERE WITH HER?!?
2. Third fanon Sonic Rainboom, into Applejack's barn of course.
3. The creepy faces Twilight made.
4. Rainbow Dash with the cool-guy black shades.
5. Big Mac with Mr. Smartypants
6. Entire Mane 6 having to write friendship reports.
They gave us good material here!
I do believe this is my new favorite episode by far!
ReplyDeleteAnd that's not just talking through new pony goggles. I laughed so much in that episode, it was amazing!
Now all us Fallout Equestria fans finally have footage of a MLP-mushroom cloud for the fan-videos!
ReplyDelete@TB3 D. all of the above
ReplyDeleteExcellent episode. I like Spike's Tongue Twister attack and Celestia's sun-yellow magic aura. I hope Luna's magic aura is like moonlight. That would look cool.
ReplyDeletethere is gonna b way to many memes born from this episode.
ReplyDeleteI have one last thing to note, Rainbow Dash survived Rainbooming into the ground and after flying through a barn multiple times.
ReplyDeleteShe's freaking Rainbow Dash the indestructable, at the speed she was going when she slammed into the barn? It's surprising she's not dead.
@Epidehl
ReplyDeleteAfter the sonic Rainnuke and Deal with it glasses? I think not. Actually, it doesn't matter, because Fluttershy is best pony.
Fluttershy: Dragon Tamer, Stare Master, Bear Wrestler.
ReplyDeleteWell. That was a great episode. Atomic Rainboom, Magic Preschool, Bonbon spoke (didn't like her voice much, but meh.) We got some Derpy, Rarity got a new catchphrase, as did Sweetie Bell. Also, crazy Twilight, and a new opening. Kind of. I didn't really notice anything deferrent aside from the train. The vocals sounded different, but it may just sound odd on livestream.
ReplyDeleteTwilight just created an Artifact of Attraction.
ReplyDeleteThis is the best episode ever.
I have... No words on how amazing this episode is... I'm speechless... honestly speechless.
ReplyDeleteOh, and Trollestia just became canon.
ReplyDeleteI lolled, oh and missed the end 'cause the streamer's stream crashed. Fantastic
ReplyDeleteSo many good Twilight faces.
ReplyDeleteBEST EPISODE EVAR! Lolz did anyone see Rainbow Dash where those hippster sunglasses when they where having there picnic? She looked so badass!
ReplyDeleteOk, first half - good. Not great, but good. Unfortunately, this episode is continuing the trend of brick to the face characterization I was seeing in the first half of the two part episode. The facial expressions in Twilight's breakdown are way over the top, and in general the characters seem to have lost some of the subtly that I loved so much in the first season. I'm going to continue watching, but this is still on the low end of goodness.
ReplyDeleteAs an example - look at Rarity's breakdown in Art of the Dress. As her stress level rises there's a gradual change in her mane, and the slight eye twitch is used very effectively to convey her mental state. Even the absolute panic that she's in just prior to the fashion show is portrayed with restraint. Twilight's deterioration starts where Rarity's ends, and gets more and more ridiculous.
In short, I fear that these ponies are going to devolve from characters to caricatures, and the show will have lost exactly what made me love it so much.
Nuclear Rainblast, RD- Deal with it, cupcakes, TS-Psycho face, "You don't have to hide your feelings from me"... I SENSE A HUGE RAIN OF COMICS/FANFICS!
ReplyDeleteGot the feeling to write grimdark fan-fic starring: Crazy Twilight and the CMC
ReplyDeleteI will call it "Studies"
Mac was awesome, but they over-played the "eeyup" stuff too much I think.
ReplyDeleteStill, awesome, AWESOME episode.
Rain-nuke FTW.
@Spikely Whiplash
ReplyDeleteIts time to take bets on how many fic come out with Twilight making somepony love her.
Somepony needs to make a Mr. Smartypants plush NOW!!!
ReplyDelete*All the Mane 6 are now the mane character*
ReplyDeleteOh, of all the worst things that could happen!
This... is... the... WORST!!!
(falls on couch)
@Lily the amazing fainting pony
ReplyDeleteYou have a good point... We'll see where it goes. Certainly not time to worry yet
Season 2 Episode 3 Checklist:
ReplyDeleteTwilight ✔
Spike ✔
Train ✔
Checklists ✔✔✔
Cupcakes ✔
OCD ✔
Rarity being Rarity ✔
RD being badflank ✔
Applejack doing nothing ✔
Twilight in glasses with a bun ✔✔
tolerance nuke ✔
fluttershy giving a "massage" ✔
mental breakdown ✔✔✔
spike breaking the 4th wall ✔
picnic ✔
RD in shades ✔
pinkie pie with balloons ✔
Twilight being ignored ✔
creepy doll ✔
CMC yay! ✔✔✔
charm spell ✔
Big Mac ✔
BATTLE ROYALE ✔
Celestia ✔
Derpy ✔
Trollestia ✔
Joint letter writing session ✔
Credits ✔
Synopsis: Season 2 is going to be SO AWESOME /)^3^(\
i liked it. i didn't notice the 'shout outs' as much as some of the people here are saying, but i don't really look for them. i actually had to turn the channel as twilight was going crazy, i ... i, uhm, don't like it when other people are embarrassing themselves.
ReplyDeleteoverall, i give it a 7/10. nice message, a two-fer actually (help your friends with their problems and don't let the little problems get to you), the animation was excellent, the characterization was solid. i can kinda see where some people are coming from about how Twilight isn't adjusting well to her new life but they don't want to change the characterization up too much. limiting growth is bad but bad growth is worse. the running gag with Rarity was a 'tad' over done but i can see why they chose a three-shot on it. one to illustrate, one to re-enforce, last was a real situation (boy who cried wolf).
the train disappoints me slightly but, yeah, ok, go with it. opening was pretty much the same. also, Mayor Mare is slowly becoming my favorite background pony.
Also, I have a strange feeling. In sezon 1 I was wonering why Tia want letters. Discord showed op. Now she wants letters from ALL Mane six. Why? An why is it "Lesson One"?
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ReplyDeleteI'm actually already working on the Big Mac with Mr. Smarty Pants. Unfortunately, I didn't get that good of a look a Mr. Smarty Pants so I have to wait and see if someone posts a screen shot or something.
@D. Shadows I think this episode completely wipes away the possibility of the majority of the Dash gets injured fics.
ReplyDeleteDUDE!!! TWITCHLIGHT SPAZZLE was HILAROUS!! XD ROTFL, And did anyone else catch Dinky Doo in the classroom in the kindergarten scene? :D
ReplyDeleteTwilight's magic is red now. That makes her 3x better then other unicorns.
ReplyDeleteAww...I'm too late to see the episode from the beginning. SADFACE!
ReplyDeleteFUCK. I slept through it ;A;
ReplyDeleteTell me they are marathoning the episode all day.
It was a little TOO crazy for me when Twilight went all Ren Hoek on us.
ReplyDeleteBut yeah, it was pretty good!
Rainbow Dash, Mare of Mass Destruction... *glasses from no where* Deal with it.
ReplyDeleteDerpy vs The Mayor in a grudge match of the century!
Big Mac turns down an entire town of Mares for a Plushie! Ponyvilles census plummets; lowest birth rate in 20 years.
Fluttershy WHY IS SHE SO AWESOME!!! Fluttershy snapped a bears neck and cracked his spine in several different places, all before Tea time. What have YOU done this morning?
Twilight Sparkle has been skipped a few grades and is now entering preschool.
In other news today 3 young fillies refuse to go to school on grounds of creepy purple unicorn stalking them with note pads and work study organization skills advice.
Spike is best pony. Self cleans self, low maintenance friend looking for more appreciative ponies.
Also Pajama Jeans have special flank lifting power to shapely impress those bornies!
On reflection, the lads at Death Match need to add the Sonic Rainbomb to Dash's spec-sheet. Forget Starscream, she's taking down the entire Decepticon Imperium in one fell swoop. Suck it Optimus Prime, Equestria will finish what Cybertron started!
ReplyDeleteFriendship, Magic, and Atomic Weaponry!
Awesome Episode! Cant wait til next week. :D
ReplyDelete(ive got the blizzcon stream after too!)
Best Saturday ever!
Sooo..... much..... WIN.
ReplyDeleteIt's just overwhelming.
there was the new theme, unfortunately due to lag in the stream had to relocate and missed it >.<
ReplyDeleteTwilight SNAPPED!! I predict within the next week at LEAST 20-30 Twilight is nuts comics, pics, and vectors. I can’t wait. (prepare yourself guys) Sadly, barely any mane 6 got Screen time besides her (Rarity WAS a total drama queen)
Oh, and the sonic rainboom apparently downgraded to wrecking barns! I mean, really? (well technically it was a “rainbomb” in my opinion, since the wave happened, but instead of a rainbow we got smoke and destruction)
Big Mac is a TOTAL BOSS! as well as an avid doll collector. and finally CELESTIAS WINGS WORK! OMFG HOLY S**T ASDFGHJKL:!!!! XD She also has magic definitely worth an Alicorn. XD
The Nuclear Rainboom is just as awesome A SECOND TIME!
ReplyDelete@Jelfes
ReplyDeleteYeah, there's pretty much only one I can think of that works after that. XD
Maybe it's just coming off of two weeks of Discord, but I can't say I'm terribly impressed with this episode. It's far from terrible, mind, but the whole plot feels a bit thin; the fact that we have to contrive the magical doll scenario at the end (which, admittedly, led to some amusing moments vis a vis Big Macintosh) shows that for me. I also thought the "Twilight going insane" thing just wasn't all that funny; never mind that it's been done before and better, but the way in which it's done just sort of bothered me; the disheveled mane was OK, but the way Twi's teeth just kept sticking out really did not work for me at all.
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy Rarity's "worst thing ever" running gag, though, and it was rather fun to see things like Rainbow and Applejack working together on a demolition project or Fluttershy massaging her bear friend. I also thought having it be Spike who saved the day by calling in Celestia was a nice touch, though I can't say I'm crazy about the idea of ALL the girls getting in on the weekly Friendship Reports; it just sort of seems forced to me, and I hope it sticks around only for this episode.
I don't mean to sound like a grump, but "Lesson Zero" just did not do it for me, unfortunately. It's hardly the worst episode in the show thus far, but it does bare some pretty big weaknesses, at least to me.
Dear, sweet Celestia, how much fanservice was in this episode?
ReplyDelete- Cupcakes
- Demolition Rainboom
- Implied Appledash
- Rainbow Dash can't hide her feeling from Twilight
- Flutterninja neck-snapper
- Rainbow Dash in sunglasses
- OCD Psychotic Twilight
- CMC being adorable
- Sweetie Belle being slow
- Twilight possessing love/need-inducing powers
- Tons of Big Mac
- EVERY BACKGROUND PONY EVER
Angels on high, you may take me now, I have seen the highest peak and it was good.
@Flutterfan
ReplyDeleteI noticed it too, but I just think it seems that way because of the multitudes of expressive faces.
I'm glad people who worked on 'Ed, Edd, N' Eddy' still have jobs in this weakened economy.
IT HAS BEEN PROVEN: Insane Twilight is best Twilight.
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ReplyDeleteIt was seriously hard to keep from laughing at all the rape face action going on
ReplyDeleteTwitchy OCD Twilight meltdown is epic.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the whole frame by frame viewing later today.
I noticed that Twi can teleport a lot easier than before.
shit fluttershy owned that bear
ReplyDeleteI think at this point it's proven that the animators throw in memes because they want to see what the community does with it 2 weeks later...
ReplyDelete@Naxster
ReplyDeleteBecause the next time Discord shows up, he's not going to give back Twilight's horn. In order to break out of Discord's mind control the next time, they're going to all have to remind themselves through their own letters.
@D. Shadows
ReplyDeleteYeah; her and the second flying pig you mentioned.
EPIIIIIC!!
ReplyDeleteThis is like, the Paradise Lost of pony episodes ;)
Can somepony please tell me why Twilight's magic was red?
ReplyDeleteBon-bon gets a new voice every other episode. RD does a sonic rainboom every other episode. By celestia's raised eyebrow, this is ridiculous XD
ReplyDeletemy little madness -Twilight style
ReplyDeleteI saw Big Macintosh taking the Smarty Pants doll as a shout out to bronies. It's a little girl doll and he's an adult.
ReplyDeleteOh my god was that a funny episode. As the insanity ramped up both figuratively and literally I was howling with laughter. The nuclear rainbomb, Rarity's drama (which was all for the "What? I really mean it this time!" payoff for those complaining about it), Fluttershy snapping the bear's neck, Big Mac's lasting love for Mr. Smartypants, the Mayor's embarrassment, and most of all Twilight blowing way past adorable and straight into "OH GOD RUN, CHILDREN!!!" mode. And then they actually managed to pull it back together for a fairly sweet and in-character ending with the epicly stern arrival of the Princess and her dealing with them all.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course Twilight gets off Scott-free... You don't punish someone for being insane. Her friends flat out stated that they saw how unhinged she was and blew it off. That's the lesson
@gillnavisingh
ReplyDeleteWhy does every mention of a certain sugary baked good have to be a reference to a certain infamous fanfic of the same name?
Let cupcakes be cupcakes.
Alright, while that was totally awesome and a great way to kick off the season, I hope as things develop things get reigned in a bit and not so over the top. But still, that was just plain one of the funniest episodes, and I am liking the lack of the 'ei' rating. :3
ReplyDeleteGuys, you're missing the BEST PART EVER! Dinky Doo!!
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine the memes and pmvs to come from this episode XD, Insane Twilight, Gollum Twilight, Pedo Twilight, Mortal Kombat Fatality with Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash WTF BOOOM, The “DO IT FAGGOT FACE”, Big Mac Lmfao. I hope no one makes a story now that replaces cupcakes since we all say How Nutters Twilight went. And the kyrospawn vids, the suggestiveness of this I can only imagine HAhahaThis Ep seriously made soda come out my nose though XD
ReplyDeleteBatshit crazy Twilight.
ReplyDeleteRainbow Nuke.
Fluttershy snapped a bear's neck.
Derpy was derped.
Bon-Bon has a voice actor.
Macintosh eeyup'd and acted like a little girl.
Best episode ever.
The episode felt like a long nod to the community, but with a shallow plot. So many memes, it's incredible.
ReplyDeleteOne or two episodes like this are fine, but I hope it doesn't become a new direction for the series.
@Lord iX
ReplyDeleteThat sort of thing frightened me as well.
The mental breakdown of hers had a big impact against her magic abilities that even her magic was becoming unstable.
@Sunspark I didn't think of it at first, but you're right. There's so much flanderization going on in this episode.
ReplyDeleteThe mane six are buit on, and supposed to play with some very iconic archetypes: The book nerd, the girly girl, the tomboy, the wallflower, the Warner Bros character and the farm girl. That's why you need to approach them with a lot of subtlety. And I didn't see any such subtlety.
Did anyone else notice that Derpy was even derping with heart eyes during the scene where everypony is chasing the Mayor?
ReplyDeleteson,I am NOT dissapoint!
ReplyDeleteThat was the bet episode ever. Now I can't wait for it on youtybe to see the parts I missed because the stream kept stopping.
ReplyDeleteDid I see Derpy in the train, during the new opening? I think I did! :)
ReplyDeleteThe smarty pants thing reminded me of every MLP Plushie ever on eBay, like the Fluttershy that just went for $2000+.
ReplyDeleteHeh, can't wait.
ReplyDeleteCaptain, prepare the popcorn!
Laughed quite a bit at nearly every mare in town tackling Mac. Surely there will be many comics and fics with him being the "ultra stud stallion" we all know he must be!
ReplyDeleteSide note, what was up with Twi's colors being off at the beginning of the episode, before the theme? Somepony probably already commented about it, but this is about 200 more comments than I want to read right now. So tired...
this cannot be bon bons voice sounds nothing like that in my head
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ReplyDeleteGreat episode, lots of humor, but to be honest, I hope not all of them will look like this.
ReplyDeleteStill - so much laugh :D
Also, Macintosh 'NOPE"d.
ReplyDeleteEnd of world.
@Lily the amazing fainting pony
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the episodes will shift in tone depending on the writer. When the next monster episode comes up, it'll probably take a turn for the dramatic and tone down the exaggeration.
ATTENTION: NEW FANFIC IN PROGRESS. SIMILAR TO CUPCAKES. YOU HEARD IT FROM YUSEFK678 FIRST. SPREAD THE WORD.
ReplyDelete"AKA BEST EPISODE EVER" - and I'm pretty sure it will only get better from here!! :D
ReplyDeleteThe fact that they don't have the same restrictions as before is becoming more and more obvious, and I love it. Fluttershy 'attacking' a bear? No way that would've been included before, at least not with that level of awesome. XD
The missing E/I standard certainly helped make the episode amazing I think, but you can also really tell that they're just hitting their stride now. The storyboarding for this ep was obviously incredible (those Twilight faces...).
Oh man...I think I got a hernia from suppressed laughter. If people weren't trying to sleep, I would've been laughing hard enough to wake the neighbors (who live a quarter of a mile away). It makes it even funnier just thinking 'oh, that is SO going to become a meme', or 'man, everyone is going to go CRAZY over that'. I can just see fanfiction writers and artists absolutely loving Twilight's new spell....
And Dash with sunglasses on? Yeah.
Also, Derpy fighting the Mayor. The crew is awesome. That is all.
I love knowing nothing about an ep, and having no expectations.
That was not adorkable as expected.
ReplyDeleteThat was terrifying.
I LOVE IT.
SmartyMac shipping nao!
ReplyDeleteAlright it is official all of the mane cast is overpowered. I'm calling for nerfs right now. Really good episode I need to re watch it to see if I missed anything.
ReplyDeleteWho else noticed that Fluttershy's color was off? As if she was still discorded?
ReplyDeleteWonder how long it'll be until Big Mac and Smartypants shipping fics and pics start to pop up... probably happening right now. :P
ReplyDeleteEpic Powerpuff Girls citation by Pinkie Pie at the end. Nopony got it?
ReplyDelete@Lord iX
ReplyDeletebecause she went crazy.
That was unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteEverything just urges new! Can't wait to see how Episode 4 goes.
I don't want to sound overcritical. After the last two Discord episodes which I didn't like it felt it was a welcome return to the regular episode.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a little too predictable and all the other characters were on the sideline too much. I like the episodes that features at least two of the mane ponies.
Also I know Jayson said that the show wasn't going to cater to the older fans but this episodes seemed very much like catering to the fans. Not saying that's bad, it just seemed something to note.
It's Tuesday in Equestria? Well that confirms one measurement of time for ponykind. From that we can extrapolate that indeed ponies have weeks, months, years and lifespans equal to our human ones. Kind of dorky to note that, but those little details are something I looks for. Also, that train functions, so I guess we can assume the one in Over A Barrel was being towed into Appleloosa for repairs.
ReplyDeleteScootaloo (or rather her VA) hit puberty it seems, but she has quite a beautiful voice so all is well. Doesn't quite sound like the Scoots we remember, but all little fillies must grow into young mares eventually.
RD's kamikaze Sonic Rainbomb and ripping a wooden beam apart WITH HER TEETH, Fluttershy's snapping necks like Solid Snake, and Big Mac's explosive strength scattering a hundred-pony dogpile for yards everywhere pretty much confirms these are some bad ass ponies.
@Cesar
ReplyDeleteI thought it was just my TV.
FORESHADOWING...
And we already have a Youtube Upload! 480p, but it was done in 27 minutes!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyd5z0yCpf4
How long until we get these done in 10 seconds flat?
REPOSTING: ATTENTION: NEW FANFIC IN PROGRESS. SIMILAR TO CUPCAKES. YOU HEARD IT FROM YUSEFK678 FIRST. SPREAD THE WORD.
ReplyDeletePlease share on as many sites as possible, and you can expect it to come within a day... or less. :)
Lol creeper twilight was the best
ReplyDeleteI guess this episode is the only fanservice we'll have this season. The rest is gonna follow the normal formula.
ReplyDelete@Afro Mane not something new really she has done that twice before
ReplyDeleteI'm just constantly trying to refresh the download page, Trying to get an mp4 of this episode!
ReplyDelete@Sethisto
I bet you you will say this next episode as well.
And Twilight Snapple is born.
ReplyDeleteAnd now for the new fics based off of this episode
ReplyDeletei'm eagerly waiting for the episode (what else is new?), but somehow my pessimistic side warns me not to get too excited. it says "it might be ruined because faust isn't in charge of it anymore" as a reason.
ReplyDeleteofc i'm ignoring this warning. :P
It really was the best episode ever.
ReplyDeleteSeason two is off to a great start.
Celestia: "and only when they happen!"
ReplyDelete4th wall has been breached!
4th wall has been breached!
It means there will be more gaps between episodes
Pinkie good job breaking the 4thwall. While rainbow dash delt with it.
ReplyDeleteWow. Caught the episode in full the second time around.
ReplyDeleteDerpy was derped! Big Mac said both "Eyup" and "Nope!", Rainbow was referred to as RD! (my initials incidentally)
Celestia is confirmed PISSED! I love everything about this. I don't know what to do with myself!
Only one can survive a Sonic Rain-nuke. The best friend of all pony kind: Spike!!
ReplyDeleteAlready two shoutouts to Epic Cupcakes Time, and a Rainboom Nuke?
ReplyDeleteBEST EPISODE EVER.
OH! I think Derpy is actually an official in the opening now, though quality isn't perfect and I am not certain. I think she is in the very first carriage in the train in the new intro sequence.
ReplyDeleteTwilight Psycho for bet pony.
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