• The Best Night Ever: Discussion

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    Best Night EVER!

    More like no more ponies =[


    Spoilers below as always, also a bunch of fan stuff for you guys to peruse. 
    1.) End of Season 1 Comic
    2.) Brony Speech
    Friday, May 6, 2011 op
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    1. Not A Clever PonyMay 6, 2011 at 12:14 PM

      I forgot how to type properly.

      I'm just so impressed by Celestia.

      Trolling her own country.

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    2. Killsteal_WolfMay 6, 2011 at 12:14 PM

      Get that song on the internet now! We need it all it's full HD Glory!

      It's great they all wore the dresses Rarity Designed for them.

      And yes, every mane character completely Snaps in the series at least once. I thought Fluttershy would have to wait until season 2. Wrong again...

      Now, we need a comic of Derpy Snapping as well. She WAS at the Gala, and I'm sure she's not too happy that the whole place was destroyed and ruined her Best Night Ever.

      Also, Trollestia is know trolling all of Equestria, and she had this plan set in stone at the beginning of the series!

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    3. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM

      ...wait... was all the Cinderella references just one long set up for the shattering of the glass slipper joke?

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    4. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM

      THE BEST EPISODE EVER!.. trying to think of another one but the is just the Galloping Gala

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    5. AmbroseMay 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM

      Second Sondheim reference caps a great season! Not a top tier episode, but plenty of fun. Now let's all hope for DVD/Blu-Ray/Soundtrack releases!

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    6. locojomMay 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM

      And from this nigth on Rarity only date mares XD

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    7. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM

      So Celestia knew/hoped that the mane cast would liven things up?

      And she STILL didn't invite Luna...

      Maybe a comic of both Luna and Celestia going like:

      Luna - So was the Gala as boring as it always was for the past 1000 years?

      Celestia - Actually Twilight and her friends really managed to make the whole experience enjoyable!

      Luna - ...and knowing this you still said I should skip?

      Celestia - *makes a troll face*

      Luna - *rage*

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    8. IgnaesiaMay 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM

      Trollestia trolls hard again!

      No Luna made me a sad pony

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    9. OleetarMay 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM

      @Kurogo

      1) Eh, I suppose you have a point there.

      2) Well, yeah. I just think the scene needed a little fleshing out. It cuts straight from "oh gosh we all ruined the party let's run away" to everyone being grumpy over donuts and then "yay we're together now!".

      3) Well, considering she saved their lives, she could get at least a little attention. Just a minor complaint, though.

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    10. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM

      I dare say this was one of the better episodes yet... while I'd agree that the mane cast was behaving in very "OOC" manners, it was all to accentuate the way people tend to put so much pressure on themselves for big events (dances, conventions, etc...) that they lose sight of who they really are and or want / need... which is in some cases just to relax and enjoy a night out with your friends.

      Well done and my hats off to the staff for this show, hope season two is just as good if not better.

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    11. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:18 PM

      @Anonymous

      This. This so much. I mean, she's not at "If you look at anypony else I'll cut your eyes out" levels but there is a little darkness there. Adorable darkness.

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    12. KurogoMay 6, 2011 at 12:18 PM

      I really didn't like the way the episode ended though. The girls didn't learn anything. It was just 'this party sucks, let's get out of here' and that was it.

      Alt endings!
      Fluttershy: Makes friends with the groundskeeper colt she was ignoring and, through his understanding of the gardens, befriends the animals too.

      Rarity: Realizes much sooner that Blueblood is a jerk and dumps him, instead making friends with a more down-to-earth colt who actually was behaving gentlemanly.

      Pinkie Pie: Stops trying to force the issue and learns that there's more than just the raucous 'let's be crazy' kind of parties. Gets some culture and learns how to enjoy more refined gatherings.

      Rainbow Dash: Stops trying to be the center of attention and waits her turn to get a chance to talk with the Wonderbolts. Learns some -patience-.

      Twilight and Applejack... I got nothing. They just sort of got screwed over by circumstances they really should have seen coming.

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    13. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:18 PM

      @Dat fucking Writefag
      Rarity was totally the dumper there. She gave him a peiece of her mind and I think he choked on it.

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    14. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:18 PM

      We love you Fluttershy :D. (please don't kill us)

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    15. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

      Not gonna lie, insane Fluttershy is now my mane ship

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    16. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

      FlutterRage XD

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    17. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

      Really great episode! Felt a little fast, but when you have six characters to cover and an epic song to fit in that's perfectly understandable.

      Absolutely cracked up at snapped Fluttershy! I did not expect that but considering the circumstances I can see why Fluttershy went a little nuts.

      Overall, I'm really pleased with the last episode of the season. It might not be the best, but it certainly was a high tier episode and it was a good way to end the season. Here's to season two everyone!

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    18. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:20 PM

      @Dat fucking Writefag
      Rarity totally dumped him.

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    19. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:21 PM

      Whilst this was a great episode, I have to admit that I laughed more at the people on the stream who were gobsmacked at the Gyrobowl than the episode itself.

      Dang it, now I want one. What was that phone number again?

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    20. Inkwell PonyMay 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM

      Everybody but Spike! He wasn't at the Gala, he was off getting drunk on donuts with extra sprinkles!

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    21. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM

      Celestia got shifty eyed at the end... Dun~ dun~ dunnnnn~

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    22. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM

      Trollestia strikes again! Epic win right there!

      Physco Fluttershy vs. Physco Pinkamena
      Who do you think will win?
      (I know it will be Fluttershy, but I want your opinions)

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    23. kitsMay 6, 2011 at 12:23 PM

      Over under on time before Fluttershy cupcakes-esque fanfic on EqD?

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    24. KurogoMay 6, 2011 at 12:23 PM

      I did feel bad for Spike, actually. Ever since 'Ticket Master', we knew the -only- reason he wanted to go was to hang out with everyone else. He had his 'best/worst night ever' same as every other Pony, just off screen. Would have been nice to have cut to him once or twice to establish what he was up to during the whole event.

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    25. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:24 PM

      @Oleetar

      I think where the Wonderbolts were concerned, we had much the same situation that Twilight was having with Celestia. Too many fanbronies demanding attention.

      Blueblood was an out and out dick though.

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    26. FluttershyMay 6, 2011 at 12:24 PM

      @AnonymousFluttershy is the besterest!

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    27. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:24 PM

      And so the Great Pony Drought of 2011 begins...

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    28. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:26 PM

      We learned a couple of different things here.

      Horses are a different species than Ponies, who are sapient, horses look like real horses and are not intelligent.

      There is some classism in Equestria, as demonstrated by Blueblood.

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    29. Dat fucking WritefagMay 6, 2011 at 12:26 PM

      @Anonymous

      She dumped Spike.
      For now.

      Mehehehehe

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    30. KurogoMay 6, 2011 at 12:27 PM

      Anon said:
      ~I think where the Wonderbolts were concerned, we had much the same situation that Twilight was having with Celestia. Too many fanbronies demanding attention.~

      Agreed. The Wonderbolts (especially the pie-loving one... forgot his name) seemed a lot more down-to-earth and were just dealing with being high profile celebrities. I'm sure Dash would have had a much better time with them if she'd caught them after the party rather than during it.

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    31. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:27 PM

      Trollestria +1

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    32. Shellsh0ckerMay 6, 2011 at 12:27 PM

      @Anonymous: Who exactly are you shipping insane Fluttershy with?

      Also, Dash's solo was awesome. And was it just me, or did AJ drop her accent for the singing part?

      Fluttershy, you silly pony. Oh man, "YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE ME!" = best line ever.

      As soon as he said "Prince Blueblood" I was like "this cannot end well."

      One last thing: people seem to be missing that there was a time skip near the end, in the donut shop. It's pretty obvious (at least, I thought so) that they'd spent an hour or so telling each other how horribly wrong their respective nights had gone.

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    33. supervanman64May 6, 2011 at 12:28 PM

      Song was amazing (especially Rainbow Dash, she seriously needs more music), Fangirl Dash is adorable, Obsessive Fluttershy is kinda scary (and hilarious), and this wrapped up the season quite nicely. :D

      Now to wait until December for season 2. :C
      WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO 'TIL THEN! D:

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    34. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:31 PM

      I just wish the episode was longer

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    35. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:32 PM

      dashie fangirl squee killed me

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    36. Jessica RobbinsMay 6, 2011 at 12:33 PM

      I made sure I was the first one to draw it.
      http://ponibooru.413chan.net/post/view/11073

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    37. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:36 PM

      Flutterrage vs Pinkamina

      FIGHT!

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    38. Silent MagiMay 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM

      @KarnellaAwesome work is awesome, thanks for sharing with us.

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    39. LilyMay 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM

      seriously guys, just remember, there will be a second season, we just need to somehow hold out during that wait

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    40. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:41 PM

      I'm actually glad for the break. It means I'll be free of my pony overlords for a few months.

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    41. KkatMay 6, 2011 at 12:42 PM

      @Lily

      Back to writing fanfic!

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    42. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:43 PM

      To date this is the fastest too two hundred comments for any episode of my little ponies ever made.

      But look at it this way, they didn't go for the girly fairy tale everything went wonderfully thing. They tore up Rarity and Fluttershy badly, Rainbow Dash is now a wanted vandal and Pinkie doesn't do quiet parties.

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    43. FluttershyMay 6, 2011 at 12:43 PM

      @Lily I know there's going to be another one. Just have to figure stuff to do till then.

      Like making more crappy videos, that for some odd reason ponies seem to like.

      SO many projects that I started and would possibly like to finish.

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    44. Adrian BronyMay 6, 2011 at 12:43 PM

      The only drawback in this episode, and by only drawback I mean all of the little things that didn't quite feel right, would have been alleviated if this were given a longer time spot. the only real root of this episode's problem is there wasn't enough time.

      Fluttershy's descent into madness could have been more graduated and natural, there could have been a scene between the cast leaving the gala and the doughnut shop, there could have been more time to flesh all the weaker parts out and add in interesting moments that would have helped the flow of this episode.

      so basically the only problem with this episode is it was too ambitious for it's allotted time slot.

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    45. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:45 PM

      Did i hear crazy fluttershy? I need a youtube link right now!!! D:

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    46. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

      @Adrian Brony
      Agreed, really should have a two-parter.

      Still good though.

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    47. Jessica RobbinsMay 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

      I thought fluttershy was totally in character. I saw it coming since "griffon the brush off" when she got mad a pinkie with the whole "I'm a year older than you."
      I've been around shy people enough to know that they're REALLY easy to anger... well... at least my sister is.

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    48. HerryMay 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

      I thought this episode was amazing! I loved every minute! The song was magnificent and a bonus for me since Into the Woods is my favorite musical. Also Rainbow Dash's new crush seemed pretty nice. That prince was a dick, I loved when Rarity shook the cake on him, I would have kind of preferred if she beat his ass. But she is a lady so I understand. Fluttershy went ballistic, it was kind of scary.

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    49. FluttershyMay 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

      not on youtube yet, I'll have it up soon as I get a decent dl link.

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    50. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:47 PM

      Could have been alleviated by a shorter song. It was good but it left me wondering, "Is it over yet?"

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    51. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:47 PM

      Just some observations I made that aren't so obvious:


      --There are at least three ponies in this episode with Lyra's cutie mark. One is Lyra herself. One plays the harp. One is at the end of Pinkie Pie's song with the line, "Young lady!" and is the EXACT same pony as the one who yells out about Fluttershy's clumsiness in episode 20, then is swayed by Rarity's opinion.

      --Derpy derps in one of Rainbow Dash's scenes near the end.

      --Dr. Hooves was in the scene with Rainbow Dash trying to hold up the statue.

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    52. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:47 PM

      It has been a pleasure and an honor to share this show with all of you.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHn67C5x6A4

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    53. KkatMay 6, 2011 at 12:49 PM

      @fluttershypony

      Yes. We shall fill the time between now and Season 2 with PMVs, pony art and fanfiction.

      Don't think of it as seven months without ponies. It's a seven month intermission fandom pony party.

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    54. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:49 PM

      My Little Pony FiM Episode 26: Best Night Ever LLQ Version is up on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNjpETZU7-g

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    55. FluttershyMay 6, 2011 at 12:49 PM

      @Anonymous

      listened to that several times and this too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wLJxST4Ex8

      It's been great to bring Pony to all, hope to be back next season.

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    56. Jessica RobbinsMay 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

      @Anonymous
      *silent tears*
      good bye ponies. We will meet again someday.

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    57. JMay 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

      I see some people commenting on no Luna, and I may have an answer for that. Remember, until earlier that year, Luna was considered one of the greatest threats to Equestria. Even if she is good now, it may not be good for her to be at such an event just yet. Not until she's integrated back into society. Politics and all.

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    58. KenrickMay 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

      Evilshy made the episode to be honest, If I can be truly upset about the thing it was the lack of action for Twilight and Applejack...

      AJ shoulda brought Applebloom, she coulda sold them apples!

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    59. FireantMay 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

      You know what? I just rewatched it, and YOU know WHAT?
      ...
      I would totally pull carriage for Rarity, if She asked me with that face and eyes. I will pull it all day long.
      Crazy.

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    60. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 12:52 PM

      @J

      What a better way to 'introduce' her to society than with Twilight and her friends, the ones who stopped Nightmare Moon?

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    61. KurogoMay 6, 2011 at 12:55 PM

      @Winter
      Actually, that sounds a little awkward.

      "Hey Luna, nice to see you again! Remember that time last year when we totally stopped you from destroying the world? Good times. Wanna get some punch?"

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    62. D. ShadowsMay 6, 2011 at 12:56 PM

      Here's my send off with love from Derpy and Rainbow Dash... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8UYGQeavRw

      Stop it with all the titanic you loony's.

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    63. JMay 6, 2011 at 12:57 PM

      @Winter

      Maybe, yes, but remember that this is Equestria's elite. Besides, if it was Celestia's intent all along to have the party wrecked in an entertaining way, it would have ruined Luna's return. Elite's tend to find the easiest target to blame for such a thing, and a former omnicidal maniac would be connected to the incident and made to lok like she was relapsing.

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    64. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM

      The build up felt right, but the ending seemed to come to quick.

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    65. KurogoMay 6, 2011 at 1:01 PM

      Also, I just realized...

      Rarity wears fake eyelashes?!

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    66. EvineMay 6, 2011 at 1:08 PM

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MM63Duv50I part 1
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eQhrgon9qQ part 2

      you're welcome

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    67. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:09 PM

      ...wait what? Where?

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    68. Hikuro14May 6, 2011 at 1:09 PM

      This episode made me so happy. I loved it.

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    69. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:09 PM

      @Kurogo
      You seem surprised. It's Rarity, after all.

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    70. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:11 PM

      @Kurogo

      Of course she does.
      More music to give a proper send off to a show that was far better than it should have been able to be!
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRLdhFVzqt4

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    71. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 1:12 PM

      Ah, I see. So instead she can blame her foremost student for ruining the gala.

      Although we do not know just how much time has passed since the incident and the gala (Winter Wrap-Up at 11 and Fall Weather Friends at 13), it feels like a step backwards from Luna riding the chariot with Celestia (Episode 2). Yes, they were only in the small town of Ponyville, but still, we know Paparazzi are everywhere. Imagine the juicy tabloid story that would have made.

      A Cameo appearance would not have been out of order, even if she had just joined spike for some donuts. ;)

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    72. TotalOverflowMay 6, 2011 at 1:14 PM

      @Evine
      Yay! Thanks!

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    73. JaggedMay 6, 2011 at 1:15 PM

      Hey there all! Youtube links for ya:

      Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MM63Duv50I

      Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eQhrgon9qQ

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    74. FireantMay 6, 2011 at 1:17 PM

      @Winter

      Curse you!
      I already started writing conspect for a short story about sad spike alone in donutshop while he gets a visit from lone LUNA.
      CURSE YOU!

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    75. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:17 PM

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MM63Duv50I
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eQhrgon9qQ

      Evine helping

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    76. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:18 PM

      http://nl.justin.tv/basil34/b/285279487

      this is the vedeo so not live so you can't get kick :D

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    77. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:18 PM

      Fluttershy confirmed for best pony ever (if you don't think so she WILL make you love her)

      Trollestia confirmed for being a massive troll

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    78. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:19 PM

      Fluttershy is my lord and master now

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    79. AugieDogMay 6, 2011 at 1:19 PM

      Coulda used a quick montage in the donut shop of them cracking each other and Spike up about their misadventures, but other than that, good, good, good.

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    80. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:26 PM

      Damn, I'm already feeling the withdrawal symptoms D:

      Confound these ponies alright...

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    81. KurogoMay 6, 2011 at 1:27 PM

      Anonimi:
      Actually, yeah, I am really surprised. We see her still have her full set of lashes when she's all weeping and robe-wearing back in "Suited for Success". I thought those were her real lashes, so it was sort of a 'wait, wha?' moment to see them as falsies.

      I mean, it makes sense, especially since she's actually a small-town girl like AJ, but still...

      @Winter
      ~So instead she can blame her foremost student for ruining the gala.~

      Twilight was with Celestia the whole time. While the other ponies were her guests, I doubt that was common knowledge. Odds are Pinkie Pie would get the most heat since she was making the biggest nuisance of herself and was the first domino that started the chain reaction.

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    82. DimitriMay 6, 2011 at 1:27 PM

      Part 1
      Part 2

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    83. SethistoMay 6, 2011 at 1:27 PM

      youtube is up.

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    84. KurogoMay 6, 2011 at 1:31 PM

      Addendum --
      Just rewatched the scene... apparently Rarity doesn't have eyelashes at all without the falsies. That's kind of odd... even AJ and RD have lashes.

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    85. FluttershyMay 6, 2011 at 1:32 PM

      uploading the Gala song right now, will put link once it's done uploading

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    86. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:33 PM

      @Winter

      Princess Celestia loves her little sister, and the GGG sucks. That's my theory why Luna isn't there and I'm sticking to it.

      As for why Celestia would subject the mane cast to the Gala when she wouldn't do it to her sister, well, the mane cast is a group of friends and Luna's only friend at the moment is her sister. Twilight and her friends can get through the night with some laughs because friendship is magic, while Luna would have been in the same boat as Twilight without the happy ending.

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    87. FluttershyMay 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IrpeozdN70

      Gala song, with dl link. Now to get that ep up.

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    88. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

      LOVE ME!!!111!

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    89. Chessie2003May 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

      Overall a good episode, although I would've liked to have seen better plot development. Really, the episode was oversaturated with songs (though most of them were great, I think we could've done without the pony-pokie).

      All that being said, Fluttershy was hilarious!

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    90. TotalOverflowMay 6, 2011 at 1:35 PM

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MM63Duv50I
      @ 1:34
      When you see it....

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    91. KurogoMay 6, 2011 at 1:37 PM

      @TotalOverflow
      I don't see it... halp?

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    92. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:44 PM

      The blue one on the right... Did his head just fold in on itself?

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    93. GilderRyleonMay 6, 2011 at 1:44 PM

      I wrote a poem a while back that didn't have a title. I will now dedicate it to ponies and title it. "Ode to Fluttershy"

      I love you
      Out of fear
      For what you would do
      If you knew
      I do not

      Of course I still love Fluttershy, but I will now say a prayer for those who don't.

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    94. KurogoMay 6, 2011 at 1:47 PM

      ~The blue one on the right... Did his head just fold in on itself?~

      *Rewatches*
      *Recoils*
      GAH!

      Looks like some of the assets for the face decided to wink out of existence for a second there. Flash does that sometimes... but I'm kind of surprised nobody in editing caught that.

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    95. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:48 PM

      @Ridley

      I'm glad someone else has noticed the similarities to the music of Sondheim. Rarity's song in "Suited for Success" is very similar to "Putting it Together" from Sunday in the Park with George.

      I love Sondheim's music, so it was a plus the first time, but the tune didn't seem to flow as well this time...

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    96. KayosivMay 6, 2011 at 1:57 PM

      Didn't like it as much as everyone else seemed to. I agree with the consensus that they needed 45 minutes and they got 22. Everyone should have learned a lesson here, but the episode just ended too quickly. On the other hoof, I laughed out loud for several seconds multiple times throughout the episode. It had some hilarious jokes, raging Fluttershy and out-Prissied Rarity is just comic gold. I didn't really like either of the two songs. It didn't really sound like the actual characters singing them like it usually does despite the different actresses performing. They feel like the weakest song of the series (with the exception of Rainbow Dash's amazing solo).

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    97. TotalOverflowMay 6, 2011 at 2:03 PM

      @Anonymous
      ZWOAH
      That is the same song. Although Rarity's version is better.

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    98. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:06 PM

      -Prince Blueblood confirmed for Blood Elf(The best thing about your eyes is...if I look deep enough into them, I can see my own reflection)
      -Fluttershy gets pissed because she didn't take the Beast Mastery talent, and consequently couldn't tame exotic creatures, takes a page from Hemet Nesingwary and fails
      -Pinkie Pie is Pinkie Pie, elitists call her a mailbox dancer
      -Twilight Sparkle hangs with faction leader, realizes they do nothing but stand around all day
      -Applejack realizes that selling apples on the auction house isn't very profitable
      -Rainbow Dash pulls more than she can handle, wipes
      -Spike solos the donut shop like a pro

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    99. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:06 PM

      Oh my god.

      That was the most fantastic thing I've ever seen. Ever.

      All things considered, it's good that this took place at the end of the season. They're going to need all the time they can get to top that episode.

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    100. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:12 PM

      BURN THE PRINCE!!!!!

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    101. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:14 PM

      We all know this day will come.
      I want to watch the episode but i dont want to.
      No more pony until next season :(

      Someone has an HD link to watcho the new episode?

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    102. Fire.EsperMay 6, 2011 at 2:15 PM

      Fare the well, Season One. We all hoped you'd never end, but you went out with a bang.

      Amen.

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    103. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:15 PM

      Your wish is my command.
      http://ponibooru.413chan.net/post/view/11086

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    104. KkatMay 6, 2011 at 2:15 PM

      I think the songs were needed as they allowed the episode to fluently A) remind us of each Mane 6's hopes and dreams regarding the gala (which was certainly wise since not all the audience is as pony-obsessed as we are, and The Ticket Master was 22 episodes ago), and then B) provided the necessary story montage of (which kept the already too-ambitious-for-22-minutes episode from losing even more content).

      If anything, I think they needed a short song, perhaps a repraise, at the end to montage the post-party conversations and good times that were implied but sorely missed.

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    105. Jenbun spahgingMay 6, 2011 at 2:19 PM

      Motivational Poster for whoever wants it. It's the second fluttershy motivational I've made.

      http://darkonshadows.deviantart.com/#/d3fpx85

      Warning Poster, it's not a motivational... not motivational at all. In fact it's creepy.

      http://darkonshadows.deviantart.com/#/d3fq3ig

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    106. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:24 PM

      What a nice last impression of Fluttershy for season 1. Q_Q season 2, where art thou.

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    107. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:25 PM

      Rainbow Dash's solo in the first song was so awesome that I've probably watched it ~10 times now, and I'm still getting chills down my spine...

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    108. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:26 PM

      on to the episode and OMG it was the best episode... Well I don't want to say ever but it's pretty darn close.

      I love how Trollestia pretty much WANTED them to wreck the gala since even she admitted that's why she invited them in the first place..

      Prince Blueblood was everything I expected EXCEPT he didn't have a Thurston Howell the III voice. What the heck Lauren? But on the plus side it made for some pretty funny moments with Rarity. Especially when he uses her as a freakin' shield when the cake is "COMIN' RIGHT FOR US!"

      Evil Fluttershy was definitely one of the high points of the episode. Especially her maniacal laugh and her "LOVE MEEEEEEEEEE!" line

      I'm sorry but the whole Rainbow Dash thing was pathetic though.

      Of course Pinkie was adorable and her song was great. Those snooty patoties just don't know how to have a good time. But really Pinkie you should have brought DJ P3NY or at least she should have been there. By the way was Derpy there?

      and lets just say all the cinderella undertones were hilarious. Especially Rarity's glass slipper moment.

      and well not to get too much into shipping but I'm convinced that Twilight x Celestia is canon. Twi wants to be around the princess WAAAAAAAAAY more than is probably healthy. Especially when she wants to be "alone" with her. Wonder how long she's been dreaming of that?

      Too bad we didn't get to see Luna though.

      Oh and well Applejack... Well she was pretty forgettable. Though I have to admit blueblood was right. It's not very appropriate to sell carny food at an upper class function.

      and spike getting drunk on donuts. Oh man I will never forget that.

      Overall Celestia-tier episode

      and of course the donut pony must be named Dunkin.

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    109. Kill me, I'm a PONYMay 6, 2011 at 2:33 PM

      http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/120681-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic

      For those who missed it...

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    110. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:33 PM

      And so the first season of My Little Pony: Sanity is for Casuals draws to a close.

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    111. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:34 PM

      I find it amusing that Prince blue blood just acted like old Rarity, also shows that the ponies learn from previous episodes.

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    112. Mami TomoeMay 6, 2011 at 2:44 PM

      Any comics in the making related to the episode? "The Best Night Ever" was fun, and wow Fluttershy... I want more fanart of that crazy Snow White Pony NOOWWW!!!

      Anyway, back to my happy lalaland~

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    113. DaveMay 6, 2011 at 2:44 PM

      Ehh...wasn't my favourite, but I think I'll need to rewatch it in HD. Fluttershy more than made up for it. Still don't think it quite topped Flutterguy, though.

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    114. KurogoMay 6, 2011 at 2:45 PM

      ~Evil Fluttershy was definitely one of the high points of the episode. Especially her maniacal laugh and her "LOVE MEEEEEEEEEE!" line ~

      I just realized that this episode kind of gave merit to some brony's theory that if a Pony is denied their 'special talent', they go a little nuts in reaction. Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy both rail off the deep end and go into a polar opposite of their usual personality... we just need one more before it officially becomes a pattern.

      ~I'm convinced that Twilight x Celestia is canon. Twi wants to be around the princess WAAAAAAAAAY more than is probably healthy. Especially when she wants to be "alone" with her.~

      My shipping goggles aren't on. Figure that Twilight has been Celestia's protegee and lived in Canterlot her entire adolescent life. Then the series kicks in and she lives in Ponyville, only seeing Celestia a few scant times over an entire year. Is it so surprising that she'd miss what is likely her oldest friend and want to spend time with her?

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    115. SarahMay 6, 2011 at 2:53 PM

      Fluttershy was...... AMAZING!!!!!!

      Why is watching ponies go insane so amusing? xD;

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    116. MissingUsernameMay 6, 2011 at 2:54 PM

      Why am I so sad?

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    117. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:55 PM

      Anyone else notice Fluttershy ANGRILY CLENCHING A SQUIRREL THROUGH HER TEETH during the Gala Escape sequence?

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    118. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:56 PM

      @Anonymous

      Replying about the Twilight/Celestia thing. I don't see it. I mean, Twilight has actual parents, so my once fond thought that Celestia was effectively Twilight's adopted mom is pretty much out the window, but Celestia still had a big part in raising Twilight considering she was her private tutor. I figure for Twilight Celestia is very much a maternal figure.

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    119. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:59 PM

      @Anonymous

      yummy

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    120. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:01 PM

      You know, I know it's a stylistic thing and all...

      but...

      Does anyone else wonder about Celestia... I mean aside from being a class A Troll, she also goes around sporting a wingboner ALL THE TIME!

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    121. PonyIconsMay 6, 2011 at 3:04 PM

      I love the Snow White reference--the whistled tune and the "I always whistle while I work" thing. Flutter-Rage was EPIC! And last of all...

      ALL HAIL PRINCESS TROLLESTIA!

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    122. FexMay 6, 2011 at 3:09 PM

      Do ... not ... make any ... sudden movement.
      Fluttershy is looking in our direction.

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    123. Hikuro14May 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM

      You're

      Going

      TO

      LOVE

      MEEEE!!

      so...intense

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    124. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:13 PM

      Today was the best episode ever.

      Though the end with Celestia laughing and no voice was creepy as hell

      Well, i guess now that the season is over that there is nothing left to live for.

      Brb g2 Anhero

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    125. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:14 PM

      @Kayosiv

      Maybe Lauren Faust agrees with you, and will make another episode's worth of the GGG, splicing it together with what we got and making a two-part special out of it.

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    126. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:17 PM

      Just wondering, with this last episode, what will become of this blog? Will the fanbase be able to sustain itself until season 2, or will the blog die out until another season comes?

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    127. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:19 PM

      NOW THIS BLOG WILL LAST FOREVER!

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    128. PonyIconsMay 6, 2011 at 3:21 PM

      You know a show is epic when a twenty-something girl and her super-cynical teenage brother can eagerly watch it together and cheer at the top of their lungs because Prince Jerkoff got pied...er...caked.

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    129. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM

      http://i.imgur.com/bWryU.jpg

      Doctor Whoof regeneration? As the Eleventh Doctor would say: "Bow ties are cool!"

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    130. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM

      Does anyone else find it disturbing that EVERY SINGLE ONE of the core 6 characters has at least one psychological break at some point in the first season?

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    131. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:25 PM

      Celestia must have become a troll because she doesn't like the bull**** of a monarchy but she isn't willing to make things a democracy. She should just make things a dictatorship/communist dictatorship and name herself a woman of the people...screw royal families.

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    132. Vinyl ScratchMay 6, 2011 at 3:29 PM

      Fluttershy: YOU'RE... GOING... TO LOVE MEEE!!!!!
      Dear God. My favorite character went nuts.

      Awesome!

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    133. Albatross !!z0yT7Pqnr+yMay 6, 2011 at 3:30 PM

      *Sigh* I'm not gonna lie. This was a huge fucking dissapointment. Season went out on a bit of a sour note.

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    134. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:31 PM

      @Anonymous

      No, it adds depth to the character and shows that the world they live in isn't as perfect and cartoony as it looks.

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    135. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:33 PM

      Oh goodness, that largely unnoticed Brony Speech link is a friend of mine. o_o

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    136. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:34 PM

      SPOILERS

      I thought it made so much sense at the end. I was looking forward to an episode where each of the ponies got exactly what they were expecting. It didn't seem too unreasonable that Pinky would enjoy the party, or that Fluttershy would spend time with the animals.

      However, they pretty much nailed it at the end; the whole thing is a super super high class snobby formal event. They wouldn't so much as touch Applejack's food, have a good time with Pinky, and the animals were spoiled as well. Their expectations were way off, and it was hilarious to see the results.

      I initially felt bad for them, especially since there was so much buildup to it. But the end where they practically destroyed the place was too satisfying. It's very realistic to how life works, you get something slightly less than what you'd expect, but you manage to still enjoy yourself anyways. Great Season Finale.

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    137. Mysterious, Disembodied VoiceMay 6, 2011 at 3:34 PM

      Oh sweet, merciful me! That Avengers parody with Fluttershy as the Hulk now makes sense!

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    138. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:36 PM

      Also I need to note to people that in 1:34 with the "blue pony's head imploding", the circle is actually part of how the characters are drawn. The nose and mouth are added to the circle after it is drawn and then more details are made. You guys can compare this to the Derpy moment in episode 1. Either it was accidental or it was an animator who wanted to add a "WTF" moment.

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    139. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:38 PM

      On a final note...**** the bourgeoisie.

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    140. SomeGuyMay 6, 2011 at 3:38 PM

      A good episode. I agree that the ending went by a little fast but overall I greatly enjoyed myself. It was a good conclusion to the season, and I loved the Gala Song. Can't wait for all the remixes.
      I understand that given Rainbow Dash and Applejack's personalities they would be the least likely to break into song, but it is still a shame that they can't take advantage of Ashleigh Ball's singing voice more often, given that she is a professional singer. Maybe Daniel Ingram could write a rock ballad and sad country song for next season.

      On a more serious note...
      Now we enter the summer and wait for new episodes in the fall. But that does not mean that it is a Pony Drought?. Now our fandum enters the time that will make us or break us. Do we prove that MLP: FiM is more then a passing fad or a simple internet meme, or do we fall into obscurity for the next several months? Look to these coming months not with sadness but with hope and expectation for things to come.
      This community is filled with many amazing and talented writers, artists, composers, video editors, and people who just like to sit and talk that can fill the intervening months with tons of Pony related works and discussions until season 2 starts.
      That being said pace yourselves, its a long wait and we don't want to run out of ideas to quickly. Besides Season 2 will provide even more inspiration for even fan fiction, art, music and videos. Is that not enough to get excited about? Let the speculation and theories begin!
      And with the communication age we live in we can continue to send words of encouragement and praise to Lauren and the rest of the MLP: FiM team as they continue to work to work tirelessly make next season just as much of a success as the first

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    141. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:39 PM

      @Anonymous

      Mess with him, but in a friendly way. There are so many things you can do if he doesn't know you're a fan of the show.

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    142. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:42 PM

      This episode wasn't celestia tier.

      It was trollestia tier!

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    143. TarvocMay 6, 2011 at 3:43 PM

      That episode was just great. Maybe not my absolute favourite, but definitely one of the best. A worthy finale indeed.

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    144. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:57 PM

      @Anonymous Yeah, but Luna didn't show up at all. Derpy's gotten more screentime then her.

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    145. Sand JosiephMay 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM

      @Albatross !!z0yT7Pqnr y

      Kinda like how the ponies felt?

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    146. FanloserMay 6, 2011 at 4:02 PM

      I know the REAL reason why Luna wasn't there. It's night, she's working.

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    147. BronyboyMay 6, 2011 at 4:07 PM

      No more ponies until December! NO! I can't go back to life before ponies! I won't go back! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

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    148. Mysterious, Disembodied VoiceMay 6, 2011 at 4:10 PM

      @Fanloser I wasn't there because it was supposed to be my birthday party, but sis put the Gala on my birthday, then didn't even tell me.
      I spent the whole night waiting in Trottingham.
      She said she'd throw me a party, even if it was a small one.
      She said we'd spend the day together, even if we weren't alone.

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    149. LachlanMay 6, 2011 at 4:11 PM

      All ponies go crazy if they cannot fulfill their special talents. We see Pinkie Pie lose it when she can't party in party of one and now when Fluttershy loses her empathy with animals she also goes insane. Another great episode!

      I think Celestia did something to Luna though... As a princess she should have been up with Celestia the entire time...

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    150. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:12 PM

      Crazyshy was by far the best part of this episode.

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    151. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:22 PM

      This'll be a LOOONNNGGGG summer... (sob)

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    152. FanloserMay 6, 2011 at 4:24 PM

      This comment has been removed by the author.

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    153. pinkie mina dian pieMay 6, 2011 at 4:26 PM

      i am truly sorry, i wish it were 1 hour long. i cry now

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    154. pinkie mina dian pieMay 6, 2011 at 4:27 PM

      waaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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    155. FanloserMay 6, 2011 at 4:29 PM

      @the (fallen) Princess Luna
      Oh, I'm sorry. Wait, when is your birthday?

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    156. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:30 PM

      Seven months? *cue Vader NOOOOO*

      Oh well, I guess I can fill that time with MLP fan fics. I want to write an Evil Fluttershy fic based on the way Fluttershy acts in the last episode.

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    157. AnonyponyMay 6, 2011 at 4:33 PM

      Anypony else notice that in the beginning AJ pretty much confirmed that they are self-aware of their nakedness? Which leads to question: Equestria => nudist colony? ;3 *in Homer's voice* "D'oh Stupid Sexy Ponies!"

      On another note, I agree with others that the episode felt very truncated for it's content potential. I'm willing to bet Faust and team had alot they wanted to include and just couldn't due to budget/time constraints.

      As far as, all the mane cast having "lost their minds" this season, I think that makes them much more relate-able. Especially to kids who over-hype themselves and put their desire on a pedestal, only to be crushed when the truth isn't as glamorous/fantastic as thought.

      I also don't think theirs any kind of romantic subtext to TS's feelings towards Celestia. I can see how one "could" extrapolate that, but to me it's more akin to how I was with my aunt or uncle. When I was younger I idolized them both very much because of how they treated me. They were always matter-of-fact about whatever I asked and never condescending. Whenever I visited them, I was by their side constantly, which I realize was probably pretty annoying, but they were always gracious and kind. I learned alot from them.

      It is of my opinion that this is how TS sees Celestia, as highly respected extended family member. For Celestia, I suspect she reciprocates because TS is sincere in her feelings, while most of the other ponies that she interacts with on a daily basis in Canterlot are probably of the selfish, duplicitous, demagoguery mentality that elites are known for. This probably also affects Celestia's Trollestia tendencies.

      And again I've over analyzed a child's cartoon about ponies @_@ ... ._.'

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    158. Mysterious, Disembodied VoiceMay 6, 2011 at 4:33 PM

      @Fanloser It was... was last month... I think... on the...sixth?

      ...
      It's been a thousand years! I can't even remember my own birthday! This is all her fault!

      I hate you, Celestia! You're the worst sister, ever!
      -She runs away to her room, slamming the door shut behind her with magic. In the corner furthest from the door, she huddled, amongst her thousand-year-old stuffed animals, still covered in a layer of dust, sobbing uncontrollably-

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    159. HeatWaveMay 6, 2011 at 4:35 PM

      Ok, NOW I know why Angel Bunny acts the way he does. He's obviously being held against his will as a prisoner.

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    160. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:38 PM

      Fluttershy was just awesome in this. I knew she had some inner crazy in her. Love how Rarity destroys her slipper and I think its awsome how they have spike drinking at the bar in depression. Also funny that the bar tender knew twilight which tells me she may have had a drinking problem.

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    161. KSMay 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM

      Fluttershy. FLUTTERSHY! You're turning into Elmyra Duff!!

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    162. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:47 PM

      It had a few epic moments like Fluttershy going crazy, but over all it sucked.

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    163. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:49 PM

      Pensivepony has the ep up now, for anyone who wants to know.

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    164. IrishBronyMay 6, 2011 at 4:50 PM

      Did anypony else notice that the music that played when Twilight was turning the apple into a carraige was Trixe's music?

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    165. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:53 PM

      4:26 of the first part!!!
      The pony next to Fluttershy...
      HAS A HOURGLASS CUTIE-MARK!!!!!!!!!

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    166. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:56 PM

      Fluttershy was awesome in this. I knew she had some inner crazy. Rarity was also funny. Though the best was spike at the bar getting drunk and depressed.

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    167. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:57 PM

      Well everyone, what a great season it has been! I don't know about all of you, but I wasn't really disappointed by any of the episodes. Show Stoppers was the only one I can remember being somewhat bleh about, but it has grown on me since then.

      If this is what we can expect from the first season of the show, which are usually the roughest seasons for most shows, I think we are up for some good times ahead in season two!

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    168. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:57 PM

      You should all go to Lauren Faust's DA page and thank her for a great first season.

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    169. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 5:01 PM

      Celestia - "Run"

      Really! Can anyone now doubt her awesomeness?

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    170. katMay 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

      This is pleasing me more than it should be.
      AN AMAZING SONG AND TWO PINKIE SONGS.
      Also, Princess Celestia just whispering "run" made me laugh so hard. I have no idea how many times i rewatched that. This is the BEST FUCKING EPISODE EVER.
      AND OH MY GOD FLUTTERSHY.

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    171. HeatWaveMay 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

      My only real issue with this episode was the abrupt ending. The whole 'everything failed our expectation, but we're all friends so it's THE BEST NIGHT EVER!'

      Usually, when me and my friends get together after something goes horribly wrong, we just sit and whine about what went wrong before finally coming to grips with the fact that, yeah, it could have been worse. We're not about to call it the best though.

      At least not for the next few nights. After a week though, we'll be laughing our butts off at what transpired and admitting that we got one heck of a good story out of it.

      Still, the resolution seemed rather empty... then again, maybe that's part of the reason I wanna live in a place like Ponyville.

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    172. FanloserMay 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

      @the (fallen) Princess Luna
      *Asia walks in*Asia: Hey Luna, remember me? It's Asia; my girlfriend and I let you live with us, while you were in the human world. I was wondering if you would like to come back and get away from your sister for awhile, if that's okay? (In case you're wondering, it's based on this:
      http://battosai16.deviantart.com/#/d3foplr )

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    173. PacceMay 6, 2011 at 5:08 PM

      Today was a good day for ponies.
      Tomorrow shall be the same.

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    174. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 5:09 PM

      This could have been a two parter and solved the pacing issues are talking about but nonetheless it was an entertaining episode. And a pretty good send off into the hiatus

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    175. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 5:10 PM

      Ooh, I love it that Faust finally gave the Wonderbolts some personality. And eyes. Those are important too.

      Does anyone find it strange though that Dash has already spent a whole day with the Wonderbolts and they still barely remember her? You'd think they'd be a little more chummy by now.

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    176. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 5:14 PM

      Waiting to see some one rewrite Cupcakes with Fluttershy, and animals instead of RD. I mean with her being so friendly to them and all they'd never suspect a thing...

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    177. Mysterious, Disembodied VoiceMay 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM

      @Gent And she wanted to fly with them, despite 'Sonic Rainboom' ending with her flying off into the sunset with the six who actually showed-up (because there are apparently at least a dozen of 'em).

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    178. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 5:27 PM

      Nice episode, although in the end it was too much slapstick.
      But Crazyshy was... scary in a great way.
      I also liked Rainbow Dashs Part of the song.

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    179. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 5:28 PM

      The entire point of this episode seemed specifically tailored to break the fairytale reality theme that everything is always going to go the main characters way eventually.

      Laughing then shaking off a bad day is a great way to prove you won't let almost anything get to you.

      Kind of like "Swarm of the century" where Ponyville is destroyed and stays destroyed, it doesn't magically fix itself and the damage obviously caused a few fires.

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    180. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 5:34 PM

      The whole first half of the episode was as good as FiM gets. It was amazing and that Sondheim inspired song was just brilliant. They put as much work into this cartoon as many people put into full theatrical release animated movies.

      However the second half started to fall apart a bit. Fluttershy's breakdown just didn't seem right at all, but more importantly they had to rush everything, leaving absolutely no time for what needed to be three minutes of having fun together at the end and getting over their disappointment before the 'moral'.

      Also they missed a great chance at a joke with Cellestia banishing them all to the moon before saying 'gotcha' and telling them that she enjoyed it. And that part was silly too - they didn't just ruin the party they ruined her castle!

      But nitpicking aside, it would have been better as a two-parter and was rushed, but still wonderful. Two-parters are bad for the little kids at home, because they might never catch the second part for weeks if ever.

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    181. Laurence BrownMay 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM

      I'm agreeing that this would have better as a two-parter; I'm willing to bet that this was another case of corporate mismanagement (We already have a two-parter, we can't have two pf them, will make it harder to show them in any order as reruns!). That said, I think they did the best they could with the time allotted to them, and I greatly enjoyed it.

      Some thoughts:
      Celestia, knowing that Twilight's friends were going to 'crash' the party, made sure to keep Twilight Sparkle next to her to 1) help keep her scandal free from the fallout of the Gala's collapse and 2) keep Twilight from possibly stopping her friends. Celestia = benevolent troll indeed!

      Hardest part of watching this on YouTube was not stopping after the end of the epic Gala song just to replay it again and again (I'll be doing that after I finish typing this out, lol)

      Add my voice to the choir praising Fluttershy. She stole the episode. (And we DO love you Fluttershy! Honest! Please don't use The Stare on us!!)

      I won't be going anywhere during the break. I have fanfictions to write, dang it, and from what I've seen this fanbase capable of doing at the drop of a hat for each other (an example, the friend offs), these seven months will pass by quickly.

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    182. MadfishMay 6, 2011 at 5:41 PM

      I think the earlier poster was right, Celestia had masterminded the entire disaster as a practical joke on her nobility. From Twilight's letters she'd have an excellent understanding of Twilight's friends and I'd imagine that a thousand years of politics would make reading their stress points easy. She know's that their likely to combust so she's careful to keep Twilight with her so her conduct is above reproach as Celestia's student. Without Twilight around to guild them the other's are completely out of their depth at an upperclass event like the Gala with the possible exception of Rarity. If they'ed stayed together they may not have had much fun but they're wouldn't have been the overwelming stress.
      If Celestia was trying to add a couple of straws to a pony's back in addition to removing Twilight's guidence she could easily of arranged for the gardener and Blueblood to be in the way, and to raise Apple Jack's hopes by making sure the Wonderbolts knew where to find some simple filling grub after their performance.
      Not her style I think though, use a friends to stir up a gathering? Definately, she openly admits it. However I don't see her as the type to aid in trampling a Pony's dreams unless there was a *very* good reason and livining up a party isn't enough. Not that I think she'd protect a pony from shatering their own dreams, while harsh their is very important leasons to be learned from it.
      For example;
      Twilight's learned that despite what she thinks a Princess's time is not their own.
      Pinkie's learned that what's fun for one pony isn't for another.
      Rarity's learned that high breeding is not synonymous with good character
      I make no arguement however that these and other lessons were actually *learned*

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    183. HeatWaveMay 6, 2011 at 5:49 PM

      One question though... does this mean that Rarity's additional eyelashes seen throughout the series have been falsies this entire time?

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    184. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 5:52 PM

      It's up on Youtube on Pensivepony's channel!

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    185. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 5:55 PM

      Let's see... ponies gone crazy checklist (listing what I believe is the most severe)...
      Twilight - 1. Swarm of the Century: Inability to maintain a carefully planned event. 2. Feeling Pinkie Keen: Inability to analyze and study Pinkie Pie.
      Pinkie Pie - Part of One: Believe friend dislike her party.
      Fluttershy - The Best Night Ever: Inability to connect with animals.
      Rarity - Suited for Success: Failure to make perfect dress.
      Rainbow Dash - Sonic Rainboom: Paralyzing fear of failure/losing.
      Applejack - Fall Weather Friends (maybe?): Inability of friend (Rainbow Dash) to be honest.

      Only difference is in "snappage" severity:
      Pinkie Pie >= Fluttershy > Rainbow Dash > Twilight Sparkle > Rarity > Applejack

      (Twilight Sparkle is a bit difficult to place, she does "snap" a lot, but she tend to recover fairly quickly and the snapping is less severe).

      Looks like FIM world will need quite a lot of psychiatrists if every pony is like this.

      Although you can "hand-wave" that the six are more severely affected due to them being part of the element of harmony ("With great power comes great insanity"?)

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    186. GroudonRobotWarsMay 6, 2011 at 5:55 PM

      Fluttershy was awesome in that episode. And for the break, during that wait for season 2 I will make more fanfics, fix and add lots more stuff to my current fanfic Fluttershy's mission and add moree videos to my Youtube Channel( Mostly Pony Related, but RCT3 and other stuff will appear too.)

      GroudonRobotWars

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    187. HeatWaveMay 6, 2011 at 5:57 PM

      I would think that 'Applebuck Season' was Applejack's cracked moment. Incapable of seeking help, as she saw doing such as breaking her word, which went against her honesty element.

      That and she's just stubborn sometimes.

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    188. Stormy BraveMay 6, 2011 at 6:07 PM

      AW HELL!

      This was not "Stare Master" Angry Fluttershy
      This was not even "Dragonshy" Angry Fluttershy.

      This was ANGRY Angry Fluttershy!

      It was scary...

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    189. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM

      @Breakfast
      Good point. Thou my first thought was that she didn't "snap", just worked herself to exhaustion.
      Sort of like the beginning of Party of One for Pinkie Pie.
      But on second look, yeah, 'Applebuck Season' would be the point that Applejack went a bit coo coo (not exactly full out crazy).

      Hm... wonder where's all the psychiatrist ponies.
      Wait, maybe that's why Celestia has dungeons. It's their insane asylum.
      Ooh... Epileptic Tree moment.

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    190. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:16 PM

      @Anonymous
      I'd put Rarity as losing her mind anytime her level of popularity changes (goes down on Suited, up on Rainboom, either way she's crazy). But yeah, they're all insane. Except for Applejack who is just stubborn, and who occasionally employs backwards hillbilly logic.

      I wonder if there will ever be a time in which the Princess looses trust in Twilight, since that seems like it'd cause maximum crackage?

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    191. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:16 PM

      Fluttershy went all Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni on us. USO DA!

      Dash stole the song (She needs to have a solo song IMO)

      Fluttershy stole the episode. I wouldn't say that was the best episode but it was great in that it had everypony having a good moment or two.

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    192. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:17 PM

      I think Twilight called it in episode one.. "Every pony in this town is CRAZY!"

      All six of them have now been set off by something, but Twilight herself is the only one whose moments have been just that, moments. The other five? ... just because they are pastel-colored magical talking ponies doesn't mean they won't mess you up.. :3

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    193. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:26 PM

      Although I saw the ending from a mile away like I usually do, this was a GREAT episode.
      1. Caramel WTFMANLYVOICE!
      2. Epic musical number!
      3. I expected it but I did wonder a little bit if they were going to have a good time or not, however I was surprised when pinkie didn't have a good time even at first.
      4. I expected the prince to be self absorbed, not self absorbed and an ASSHOLE!
      5. Kind of hoped for Fluttershy to make friends with the gardener and was a bit surprised that the animals ran from her.
      6. Huh, Rainbow Dash didn't completely fail at her stunts until the last one and the Wonderbolts were surprisingly cool.
      7. Omg another pinkie song, what does it take to make a PARTY!
      8. ...hide me...
      9. That cake looked nice although I think it would have been better if the prince had a bit more rage than whimper.
      10. ...HIDE ME AGAIN!
      11. Lol trollestia.
      12. Well, they ARE right. That is the only way to feel better after having your dreams dashed (trust me, I know).

      Overall a VERY good anding to the season but it did feel like it needed 2 parts.

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    194. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:28 PM

      @ the (fallen) Princess Luna

      *Hands you a Darkrai plushie to cheer you up*

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    195. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:30 PM

      Wait, quick psychology mass guessing.
      It appears that ponies are unable to handle cognitive dissonance.
      Whereas in normal individuals (irl humans), face with an event that force them to behave against their expectation/nature, normal individual is capable of generating "excuses" to reduce cognitive dissonance, which reduce mental stress.
      Ponies, on the other hand, does not appear to possess that ability (or very limited ability). Which leads to rapid stress build-up. However, it also appear that ponies do become more tolerant to those stresses if exposed to it for a long time (not exactly stop the snappage, but to get over it quickly).
      Case in point.
      Twilight Sparkle: All her "gone crazy" episodes tend to be over quickly. And since she likely had a lot of those episodes, one can reasonably conclude that she's mentally prepared to "gloss it over".
      Pinkie Pie: On the opposite extreme, she appears to never had an event that strongly challenges her nature (throwing party and making people laugh). The first moment of significant challenge, she snaps and don't recover for a long time.
      Fluttershy: Had multiple "episodes", minor ones where she employs "The Stares", which generally resolve the issue quickly (basically, The Stare looks like her automated mental defense). However, when that no longer work... CRACK.
      Others are on a spectrum of mental stress tolerance and trigger "weight".

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    196. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:36 PM

      Just finished watching the new episode. Wow. It seems like the man 6 have some serious issues when they're not around each other.

      Twilight's stalking of Pinkie in "Feeling Pinkie Keen" and breakdown in "Swarm of the Century"

      Rarity's OCD getting the best of her in "Suited for Success" and "Winter Wrap Up"

      The problems caused by Applejack's pride in "Apple Buck Season"

      Rainbow Dash's nervous breakdown in "Sonic Rainboom"

      Pinkie Pie's descent into madness in the last episode.

      Fluttershy's rage getting the best of her in this episode.

      All I can say is, there is a serious need for therapist ponies in Ponyville.

      (This finale sure lived up to my high expectations.)

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    197. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:37 PM

      Those who wondered about the Wonderbolt male's name - Soren. The name is Danish from starters, Søren. I haven't read those Guardian books (The one with the owls) but the main person there is named Soren as well, so maybe it's inspired from there?

      And gosh, I knew Pinkie was the raving type! http://rannva.deviantart.com/art/Pinkie-and-the-Stick-206654746

      Celestia's "run" was hilarious. I loved all the jokes in the episode, even though the story was rushed, but the run-part was just priceless! It was just perfectly timed, good "blank" expression and minimum dialog between her and Twilight, which made it a cartoon gem! xD

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    198. UFuMay 6, 2011 at 6:37 PM

      @Gent
      Doesn't have to be. In Pinkie Pie's case, it's her "perceived" lost of friendship (who she can laugh with) that cracks her.
      The lost of trust can just be "perceived", not actual.
      Hm... might lead to this...
      Miracle of Twilight
      "NOW DO YOU TRUST ME?"

      @aramaru
      Um... Twilight has cracked twice (actually, more then any other cast. Which you only see them actually crack once).
      1. Feeling Pinkie Keen - went all flaming and such.
      2. Swarm of the Century - went full crazy.

      P.S. Decided to not use anony, for easier references.

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    199. Comment400May 6, 2011 at 6:38 PM

      #400!
      amazing, three pages with comments o.O

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    200. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:38 PM

      Just finished watching the new episode. Wow. It seems like the man 6 have some serious issues when they're not around each other.

      Twilight's stalking of Pinkie in "Feeling Pinkie Keen" and breakdown in "Swarm of the Century"

      Rarity's OCD getting the best of her in "Suited for Success" and "Winter Wrap Up"

      The problems caused by Applejack's pride in "Apple Buck Season"

      Rainbow Dash's nervous breakdown in "Sonic Rainboom"

      Pinkie Pie's descent into madness in the last episode.

      Fluttershy's rage getting the best of her in this episode.

      All I can say is, there is a serious need for therapist ponies in Ponyville.

      (This finale sure did live up to my high expectations.)

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