My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
#1
Posted 09 May 2011 - 02:43 PM
I never thought a "Previously on My Little Pony" sequence would be necessary; yet somehow, episode 2 begs to differ.
I don't know what else to say about it. It's just one of those things that you have to see. I feel like at this point anything more I say about it will make you not want to watch it, and then you'd all be missing out on something wicked and epic.
Before I leave you to discuss this and potentially watch it, I would like to leave you with the three videos that made me want to watch MLP.
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=UFa7YfdY_58
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=81gU8-oEwoc
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=FIo0DDUoetA
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=cB7cCvZSIm0
Third one is easily the funniest, but the second one is pretty good, too.
#2
Posted 09 May 2011 - 05:13 PM
#3
Posted 09 May 2011 - 05:28 PM
#4
Posted 09 May 2011 - 05:31 PM
Incidentally, I remember watching one of the old My Little Pony movies with my sister when I was a kid. Can't say it really stood out as a good movie, but I didn't shun it just because it was girly. Kids of a certain age are much less concerned with gender norms.
It's animated by the same people, yes, but I'm not sure who is writing and voice acting it.
#5
Posted 09 May 2011 - 05:36 PM
I loved the old CN shows, now I have a reason to watch this!
Now I know why a lot of people like it so much.
Edited by Lynker, 09 May 2011 - 05:37 PM.
#6
Posted 09 May 2011 - 05:39 PM
That's the thing, though: it's almost NOT a My Little Pony series. Every element of it parodies and/or lampoons something from the old series. It gets as close to the borderline as any MLP series possibly could while still being canon.
And if you're talking Michael Bay, then that's not even a competition.
@Lynker, it's actually made by his wife, Lauren Faust. But the animation and writing teams are the same, I'm pretty sure.
Edited by PowerGauntlets, 09 May 2011 - 05:43 PM.
#7
Posted 09 May 2011 - 09:10 PM
So here's the thing. All my friends got into this series (we're all juniors in high school), and they ended up getting me into it. I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT THIS SHOW IS SO GOOD. Funny actually, statistics say that this series is mostly viewed by young men in their later teens. Yeah, as I said, I don't know why but this show is so... Yes I'm going to say it, enchanting. It sucks you in.
#9
Posted 10 May 2011 - 08:11 AM
Silliness aside, when I heard from a friend that it was good, I was sceptical at first; until I actually had an episode or two shown to me. I haven't watched very many episodes, but it was actually enjoyable. Not sure when I'll go watch the others though. Goes to show that if you walk into something with an open mind, you could very well enjoy something you didn't think you would.
#10
Posted 10 May 2011 - 08:41 AM
Seriously, why can't I stop watching this? D: It's hilariously addictive. I might start episode 3 soon, but then again, I'm still in the process of getting ready for work.
#11
Posted 10 May 2011 - 04:59 PM
I'm not sure how much you need to know about the original series to appreciate when it is being lampooned, but regardless, this is sounding better and better.
Hey, the first Transformers movie wasn't that bad. I found it fun.
Aaaaand that is the full extent of my willingness to defend a Michael Bay movie. So don't expect any further responses; I don't want to justify his ego any more than already thinks it is justified.
Screw gender norms! "Enchanting" is a good thing.
I'm surprised to hear that it is popular among that gender, but given my anecdotal experience, I wouldn't be surprised to more guys who like it.
Actually, my main complaint (or "mane" complaint, hurr hurr) about the original MLP was that it was so incredibly commercialized. I realize Transformers was just as guilty of being designed to sell toys, but I didn't actually watch much Transformers, either -- I just owned a few of the toys and mostly ignored the show.
"Bronies"... Hail YES.
You have just single-handedly convinced me I need to watch this series. Bronies. Hurr. Let the "bro" jokes flow....
#12
Posted 10 May 2011 - 07:12 PM
I mean, most children's shows are cheesy, but that's why we call them children's shows.
#13
Posted 10 May 2011 - 08:43 PM
#14
Posted 10 May 2011 - 09:33 PM
Edited by trucky5, 10 May 2011 - 09:33 PM.
#15
Posted 10 May 2011 - 09:44 PM
Ahem.. excuse me, I'm a little hoarse. I started watching this show a few days ago and now I'm absolutely glued to my TV. I think, it may be time for those of you who do not like this program to hoof it.
I will punch you in the mouth. This is the worst thing. I hate you.
(Stop foaling around.)
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