My Little Pony, Friendship is Magic Season 5 debut thrashes collectivism and forced equality.

4-5-2015 | Self

[Crazieman]

The purpose of this post is to introduce My Little Pony to Free Republic in a positive fashion, to counter much of the negativity that has been unfairly heaped on the show. I had been trying to decide the best episodes to put forward, when the producers dropped the Season 5 premiere in my lap. What could be better than a no-holds-barred trashing of liberalism and forced equality in a ponified Harrison Bergeron type town?

Complaining about a lack of good, new, family oriented television? All new TV is trash? This is what you're looking for. There's a certain kind of innocence, much of the show has a vibe that is reminiscent of old Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies cartoons. The show is currently uninfected by the PC-virus, and was displayed in spades with the Season 5 premiere. Yes, it is wrapped in a cute, pastel shell. But it has depth.

So without further adieu, introducing My Little Pony, Friendship is Magic.



The show shares absolutely nothing with the previous generations, other than the name.

The show features high quality animation, strong character definitions and development, superb voice work, excellent songwriting, and writing in general.

Songwriting? Much, much of the show absolutely features music. Watch this, "This Day Aria", from "A Canterlot Wedding" S2E26. Think: Disney

Largely, I want to share this wholesome, friendly, and highly entertaining show with friends. It would be wonderful to discuss things with an exclusively conservative point.

So, about the show:

The world is far too rich and involved to give a decent summary any justice. So for the satisfaction and encouragement to watch the Season 5 premiere, I will try for a brief summary of the setting, cast, and general plot.

Friendship is Magic is set in the nation of Equestria; part of a world filled with mythological creatures ranging from phoenixes to Cerberus. Equestria itself is analogous to North America, its cities and locations featuring horse related puns on names such as Manehattan and Fillydelphia. The capital is Canterlot.



Equestria is [now] a triarchy with elected local governments, and largely populated by the three tribes of ponies. The three tribes being pegasus, unicorn, and 'earth' pony. Equestria itself is the embodiment of "E Pluribus Unum," in that the population consists of highly individualistic, specialized talents that are prominently displayed as a cutesy named symbol known as a 'cutie mark'. This talent is generally a specified ability, with broad implications that aide in one's profession. Largely the message is still one's individualistic nature, working for themselves and volunteering as they see fit for others, leads to harmony and success.

The three tribes:



In a play depicting the founding of Equestria, from left to right, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity are all representing the early conflicting governments of pegasi, unicorns, and 'earth' ponies.

Pegasi have wings, fly, and exhibit an inherent magic of air and water manipulation which leads to the ability to control weather.

Unicorns have overt control of magic, exhibiting telekinesis, transmutation, teleportation, and a wide variety of other fantasy depictions of mythological ability.

'Earth' ponies have strength, endurance, and a connection to the environment and living things.

There is a fourth type, extremely rare, and depicted as a ruling type. The alicorn, which is the embodiment of all three tribes.

Left to right, Princesses Luna, Celestia, and Cadence.

Princess is the highest title in Equestria. There are no queens and kings. Luna and Celestia rule Equestria proper. Cadence rules the Crystal Empire, and affiliated region in the far north. Not depicted is Twilight Sparkle, the recently ascended and newest member of the ruling triarchy of Equestria proper.

Cast:


Left to right. Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, and Fluttershy. These six, also known as the 'Mane 6' are the primary characters of the show.

Pinkie Pie is an 'earth' pony. She has a bubbly, hyperactive personality. An intense need to make others happy, and largely makes a career in baking pastries and throwing parties. She is the only one allowed to exhibit cartoon physics on a regular basis.

Rainbow Dash is a pegasus. She is brash, impulsive, and shoots her mouth off regularly without regard for consequence. Also highly athletic and motivated for physical achievement, she is the fastest pegasus in Equestria. She has aspirations to join the elite stunt team known as the "Wonderbolts" and currently makes a living as the manager of the Ponyville Weather Bureau.

Rarity is a unicorn. She is prim, prissy, and proper, reminiscent of Scarlet O'Hara. She also sports a fake accent, evidenced by it not being present in her parents and sister. She works as a fashionista and seamstress.

Twilight Sparkle was a unicorn in this image. Introverted, nerdy, and a prodigy, she was tapped at a young age to be Celestia's personal student. A studied shut in, the show itself opens with Celestia kicking her out to "Go make friends." Her overwhelming natural power and ability eventually led to her ascension to alicorn, where she also gained the title of Princess and completing the triarchy.

Applejack is an 'earth' pony. She is practical, hard working, and honest to a fault. She runs the family farm Sweet Apple Acres, land bestowed to the Apple family generations ago from Celestia. The success of the farm led to the development of Ponyville around it.

Fluttershy is a pegasus. Timid, introverted, and very quiet, she makes a living as an unofficial veterinarian, primarily as an animal caregiver.

The Season 5 Premiere:



Unsure of what to do with Twilight's new castle, the castle itself calls them to a remote region of Equestria for an unknown purpose. When they arrive, they find a small, seemingly unremarkable and happy village. A village where every pony has the same cutie mark, a total impossibility. As they investigate they find the village is not as happy as it seems.

This two-part episode goes completely all-out on both subtle and unsubtle, creepy overtones of forced equality, imprisonment, and stagnation. Harrison Bergeron, Anthem, Animal Farm, 1984, all elements are present and wrapped up in a neat package that makes it easy to understand for children. Any conservative worth their salt would watch this episode with their kids. The episode is impactful on its own, but would make a greater statement if one was more familiar with the show and had seen all or many of the previous episodes and understood the individualist nature of it.

The episode has sparked a lot of discussion on fan sites, including, obviously, a lot of ire from the lefty fans. Many of whom are busy trying to split hairs the nature of communism, fascism, totalitarianism, and separating them from economic theory. Its all rather amusing.

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Season 5, Episodes 1 and 2. "Cutie Markless" Full 1080p resolution.

If you're still not sure about committing yourself to the full episode, at least watch the one song of the episode.

In Our Town, 1080p resolution.

[GraceG]

[ Sounds like a good episode ]

My Jaw literally dropped open a few times with audible

“No WAY....!!!!”

and “This is anti-Communist/Socialist, the heck.... this is awesome, what is the catch?”

Later:

“Wow, there was no catch...”

[GeronL]

bump

[UnwashedPeasant]

The ponies often have angry face expressions. That is not good for kids to watch.

The animation quality is good.

[Kommodor]

You should look into the Mad Scientist’s Club books.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mad_Scientists%27_Club

[Bidimus1]

It was a good 2 eps, that tell a lighter version of Aniamal Farm..

“all animals are equal”

-— Some are more equal than others.

[Trillian]

Apples to the Core

Weird Al as Cheese Sandwich

[kelly4c]

JRandom that’s the first thought that popped into my head after I read that post as well.

...and if all the time spent with my grandchild where I’ve taken an interest in the innocent childish things he adores makes me retarded, so be it! It has earned me the love of my most favorite person in the world:)

[nomad]

Someone once posted a link to a youtube video about bronies. It contained some guys who were drawn in that style dancing...it was really weird and very disturbing. I just remember something about them attending a party but it was freeky, did I mention it was weird and disturbing?

[MaxMax]

It is funnier than what I posted! LOL

[Zionist Conspirator]

Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! I want on the list!!!

I really enjoyed the new episode, and I can understand how we conservatives can identify with the message, but in all fairness, liberals probably can too (since they think they're such freethinking rebels).

Personally, I don't want to see MLP FIM pulled in to the culture wars. It's perfect just as it is: a wonderful children's show that's intelligent and entertaining enough for all ages to watch.

[Zionist Conspirator]

Childish innocence isn’t for adults.

What is for "adults?" Smut???

It's like Tolkien for kids (and adults too!).

[Zionist Conspirator]

Take out those unicorns!

"Unicorns? Ooh, they sound like trouble!"

[Zionist Conspirator]

There is a big difference between some Disney flicks and the obsessed lifestyle of these pink pony kids. If you were mature enough you’d see that.

Excuse me, Sir or Madam, but are you aware of the fact that you are an asshole?

Just thought you should know!

[MeganC]

Childish innocence isn’t for adults.

You poor, jaded, cynical soul.

[CodeToad]

:”You poor, jaded, cynical soul.”

As opposed to what, the liberal childish nonsense we have now?

[Idaho_Cowboy]

Childish innocence isn’t for adults. Retarded adults with regressed maturity, yes, but not normal functioning adults.

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I take it you don’t watch many Gene Autry, Randolph Scott, Roy Rogers, or John Wayne Westerns...

[MeganC]

“A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men.”

[Zionist Conspirator]

Pinkie Pie is GAZING upon you!

Soon you won't be able to look away . . . and you'll lose your mind in her Pink Lights . . . like all the others.

Just like all the others! MWA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!!!!!!

[CodeToad]

““A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men.””

Not at the expense of failing to grow up and thrive in every other aspect of your life.

[Zionist Conspirator]

I have an idea, Mr. (or Mrs. or Miss) Toad: Why don't you just leave those of us who enjoy this show alone? You have quite made your point and we all know what it is. You like what you like, and we'll like what we like, and all will be well.

Unless you're some kind of jerk who enjoys harassing people, which I'm fairly sure is against the rules here.

Now why don't you go back to your "Breaking Bad" or "The Walking Dead" or "Justified" or whatever it is you watch?