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(and now the copypaste from last thread because I'm tired)
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I had thought that the last thread took longer than some of the previous threads, but then I remembered we have more posts per thread now because of the forum switch. We sure go through the pages like they were candy.
Okay, now that we've had two AJ episodes, has it raised your opinion of the poor underloved Earth Pony any? I know that Rarity wasn't liked that much until Suited For Success came around, and I was wondering if these two episodes did something similar for Applejack?
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HenroidMexican kicked from Immigration ThreadCentrism is Racism :3Registered Userregular
Wait what? Applejack is underloved? She's the best one of the group!
I dont have a problem with AJ, but im beginning to think shes somehow suppose to represent the minority or oppressed member in the group. Her and pinky are the only two earth ponies, and pinky is a 'city' while AJ is a 'country' character archtype. Just a few weeks ago we learn that Celestia pointed the earth ponies to ponyville many years ago. (no idea of the age of granny smith but lets say at least 50 years). How exactly could AJ be in danger of losing the farm due to lack of money? Do they not own it? Are they the serfs of equestria with Celestia collecting cruel rents? Are they just really bad businesspeople?
Yes i know these are rather silly thoughts applied to a cartoon. but i guess thats the result of an older person watching the show unable to completely distance the real world from a cartoon.
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HenroidMexican kicked from Immigration ThreadCentrism is Racism :3Registered Userregular
I dont have a problem with AJ, but im beginning to think shes somehow suppose to represent the minority or oppressed member in the group. Her and pinky are the only two earth ponies, and pinky is a 'city' while AJ is a 'country' character archtype. Just a few weeks ago we learn that Celestia pointed the earth ponies to ponyville many years ago. (no idea of the age of granny smith but lets say at least 50 years). How exactly could AJ be in danger of losing the farm due to lack of money? Do they not own it? Are they the serfs of equestria with Celestia collecting cruel rents? Are they just really bad businesspeople?
Yes i know these are rather silly thoughts applied to a cartoon. but i guess thats the result of an older person watching the show unable to completely distance the real world from a cartoon.
If you're wondering how he eats and breathes, and other science facts
(da da da)
Just repeat to yourself, "It's just a show, I should really just relax"
Well, it's just that in most of talk I hear, AJ is near the bottom of the 'best pony' list. She's often the straight man of the group, and ends up coming off as boring sometimes. She just doesn't seem to generate that much conflict by herself for some reason. Most other characters have a goal or a personal quirk to help generate conflict, but Applejack just... works her orchard. The Last Roundup did a good job on expanding on her high standards for herself, but most of what she does just doesn't have much potential character growth. She's just too sensible. Perhaps if they played up her stubbornness or temper a tad, but would that be edging in on Dash's territory? Personally, I think the most potential lies in what I imagine to be her way of black and white way of looking at the world. Things are what they are, and I wouldn't be surprised if she has a hard time changing her perceptions.
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AJ is usually bottom of the list not because she's boring or anything, but because the others are so exciting. Rarity and Twilight have magic and epic freakouts, plus songs. Rainbow and Fluttershy can fly, sonic rainbooms, animals and such. Pinkie can break the 4th wall, she's crazy and has songs. AJ sells apples and apple accessories, spoiler'd picture related.
Unrelated but still funny. Shame Ask Applebloom is no more.
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EVERYBODY WANTS TO SIT IN THE BIG CHAIR, MEG!
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cj iwakuraThe Rhythm RegentBears The Name FreedomRegistered Userregular
yep, Applejack is already the most grown up of the bunch, running a giant business and helping raise her sister. she has less "room" to make a plot-driving mistake
however when she does go off on one of her stubborn fits, its usually to the detriment of the others. (she ended up wrecking the whole town in applebuck season & devastated her family and friends in the last roundup)
All of the other ponies have flaws that primarily hurt themselves. (see twilight/rarity's breakdowns, dash's ego trapping her in a canyon, etc)
and, of course, she does play the straight man a lot of the time. She's just not as flashy as the others.
We have a reliable but anonymous source that has confirmed that Hasbro Inc. is currently pressuring WeLoveFine T-Shirts to remove their Derpy related merchandise. We are currently at this time unsure if it is all Derpy related material, or just that which carries the so called “offensive” term on it.
We have a reliable but anonymous source that has confirmed that Hasbro Inc. is currently pressuring WeLoveFine T-Shirts to remove their Derpy related merchandise. We are currently at this time unsure if it is all Derpy related material, or just that which carries the so called “offensive” term on it.
We have a reliable but anonymous source that has confirmed that Hasbro Inc. is currently pressuring WeLoveFine T-Shirts to remove their Derpy related merchandise. We are currently at this time unsure if it is all Derpy related material, or just that which carries the so called “offensive” term on it.
I'm actually on the side that the name does frequently have insensitive connotations (regardless of how benign the origins of the word itself may be).
When you're a major corporation, you're gonna err on the safe side. Just settle for Ditzy Doo or, better yet, maybe Hasbro can do a contest for a new name.
EqD's most recent post is still erring on the side of rumors being rumors, but what we know for now is the DVD that's coming out end of the month is unchanged and WeLoveFine is doing things, maybe on their own or maybe with prompting from Hasbro. Not much concrete info on the drama yet.
Besides, wouldn't "Ditzy" also be considered a derogatory term of some sort? One that's actually in dictionaries?
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"That man is playing Galaga! He thought we wouldn't notice. But we did."
I dunno; in the overall scheme of things, I'm just abiding. Unless/until it affects the show itself, all this side drama is just on the side. And mostly rumors. Interesting to monitor, but not really critical.
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I had thought that the last thread took longer than some of the previous threads, but then I remembered we have more posts per thread now because of the forum switch. We sure go through the pages like they were candy.
While i fully agree with the Batman:TAS/(Any bruce tim stuff)/gargolyes that was mentioned I feel the need to add to the list.
I really shouldnt have to put this here. But sadly, its been a long time since these were actually on TV and I think this generation has pretty much missed them.
http://www.amazon.com/Looney-Tunes-Platinum-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B005DMHHHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328198769&sr=8-1
I forgive the lack of Derpy Quinn for the smuggler icon existing.
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/biased-as-fuck
re: applejack - she's good, it's just that some other ponies are so much better
Yes i know these are rather silly thoughts applied to a cartoon. but i guess thats the result of an older person watching the show unable to completely distance the real world from a cartoon.
If you're wondering how he eats and breathes, and other science facts
(da da da)
Just repeat to yourself, "It's just a show, I should really just relax"
Mike and the Bots really need to guest star on this show.
A new story updating Mondays.
Nah.
AJ is usually bottom of the list not because she's boring or anything, but because the others are so exciting. Rarity and Twilight have magic and epic freakouts, plus songs. Rainbow and Fluttershy can fly, sonic rainbooms, animals and such. Pinkie can break the 4th wall, she's crazy and has songs. AJ sells apples and apple accessories, spoiler'd picture related.
Unrelated but still funny. Shame Ask Applebloom is no more.
EVERYBODY WANTS TO SIT IN THE BIG CHAIR, MEG!
You can find a metric ton of these.
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(NSFW)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx6_MWVHZ4g
however when she does go off on one of her stubborn fits, its usually to the detriment of the others. (she ended up wrecking the whole town in applebuck season & devastated her family and friends in the last roundup)
All of the other ponies have flaws that primarily hurt themselves. (see twilight/rarity's breakdowns, dash's ego trapping her in a canyon, etc)
and, of course, she does play the straight man a lot of the time. She's just not as flashy as the others.
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Also this shirt that used to be called Derpy Bubbles is now just called Pony Cutie Mark.
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This is a joke/rumor/something, right? Because if not, that is pants on head levels of ridiculousness.
Though I'm not sure Macintosh is going to be an interesting date.
Nope! Equestria Daily made a post suggesting fans buy Derpy stuff now to show support.
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When you're a major corporation, you're gonna err on the safe side. Just settle for Ditzy Doo or, better yet, maybe Hasbro can do a contest for a new name.
Besides, wouldn't "Ditzy" also be considered a derogatory term of some sort? One that's actually in dictionaries?
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/02/new-read-it-and-weep-clip.html#more
(spoilers, obviously)
Oh man
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