Ship of Fools: The Magic of Friendship: The Official My Little Pony Thread

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Posted by Ariston (# 10894) on :

We've discussed about every other TV show on this boards, we're even getting into radio shows, so now it's time for discussing what may be the most publicized, yet most underrated, show currently on TV: My Little Pony.

Personally, I think a Marxist/feminist reading of the show is in order. What does it mean that the revolutionary younger Princess of the Night attempts to usurp the throne of her tyrannical older sister, is banished to the moon for a thousand years, and, once back in power, is magically brainwashed into conforming with both the values espoused by her "good" sister (who decided what good was anyway? Princess Celestia herself?) and her predetermined role as both mare and younger sibling. Yes, a pony can be anything her destiny wants her to be—unless she's Luna, in which case she's the also-ran sub-princess. So much for "one is not born, but rather becomes, mare."

All the ponies in this town are CRAZY ! - Twilight Sparkle

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

It's the subtle undertow of neo-theosophist mysticism which subverts the would-be materialist dialectic, which in turn supports an essentially Aristotelian reading of the ethical paradigm. You have to wonder what Descartes would have made of it all.

PS I have never seen the programme - does this matter?

Are you a SPY? - Rainbow Dash

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Posted by Pyx_e (# 57) on :

[Axe murder]

Marvin

You look like you'd be good at eating cupcakes ! - Pinkie Pie

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :

Where's RooK when you need him, huh?

I'm just glad I haven't been replaced by a bucket of turnips. - Rainbow Dash

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :

Love you too, Pyx [Axe murder]

As for MLP, there's only one question that matters as far as I'm concerned. I mean, OK they're living in a dystopian radiation-addled world where all the humans are dead and ponies have become mutated into flourescent colours, but none of that explains why they all have tramp stamps.

WHY??? Why do all the ponies have tramp stamps??? WHAT DOES IT MEAN???????? [Ultra confused]

You've got a real problem all right, and a banjo is the only answer ! - Pinkie Pie

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Posted by orfeo (# 13878) on :

It's the lesbian subtext I really respond to.

Just try googling...

It's no use. No matter what we try we always end up without our cutie marks; and surprisingly often covered in tree sap. - Scootaloo

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Posted by passer (# 13329) on :

Feel like I've logged in to the wrong board and am surrounded by bronies.

Whining ? I am not "whining". I am complaining. Do you want to hear "whining" ? (whines obnoxiously) This is whining ! Ooohhhh ! This harness is too tight ! It's going to chafe ! Can't you loosen it ?! OH ! It hurts and it's so rusty ! Why didn't you clean it first ?! It's gonna leave a stain, and the wagon's getting heavy ! Why do I have to pull it ?! - Rarity

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Posted by ExclamationMark (# 14715) on :

I'd just be careful of any Romanian Horse Dealers hanging around the stable ... or even any mention of supermarkets

No I'm not, I'm a chicken ! BAGAWK ! - Pinkie Pie

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Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

Marvin the Martian:

quote:
WHY??? Why do all the ponies have tramp stamps??? WHAT DOES IT MEAN????????

The Ponytariets need their opiate- obviously they are religious symbols. And they also probably indicate membership in rigid classes of Ponies. And notice you never see a Pony without a symbol emblazoned on its ass? Were you to see such a Pony, I believe that Pony would also be in harness and servitude to its indolent, Unharnessed OverPonies in the stables where the mucking out is going on. [Paranoid]

Why, am I not royal enough for you ? Don't you know who I am ? - Princess Luna / Nightmare Moon

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Posted by ExclamationMark (# 14715) on :

mmmmmmmmmmmm burgers ...... lasagne

Well, well, well. It seems we have some "neigh-sayers" in the audience. - Trixie

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Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on :

Since this is such a serious subject, I think it will do much better in Purgatory.

Please keep all bunny ears and powder puff tails in the thread at all times. Down we go.

jedijudy
Heaven H.o.s.t

Posted by Smarty Pants (# 17561) on :

As a long-time fan, I simply have to say that Ariston's analysis is spot-on. What sort of paradise uses a shady hereditary monarchy? Do we have certain proof of Princess Celestia's ancestry? How do we know she's not secretly responsible for the Great Changling Invasion of last year? I think there's a plot afoot to keep down the efforts of the New Lunar Republic!

Don't you worry your pretty little head about mean old Gilda ! Your Aunty Pinkie Pie's got it all taken care of! - Pinkie Pie

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Posted by Cedd007 (# 16180) on :

As an ex advertising copywriter my heart sank when I first saw their commercials. Twenty years later my daughters finally threw away two black bags full of the *@#^&! things.

We tried persuasion, charm, whatever it is Pinkie Pie does... - Rainbow Dash

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Posted by lilBuddha (# 14333) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Smarty Pants:
As a long-time fan, I simply have to say that Ariston's analysis is spot-on.

I must say, you are certainly more flexible than I had though, Ariston. Being able to kiss your own tramp stamp.

Secrets and lies ! It's all secrets and lies with those ponies ! - Pinkie Pie

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Posted by Smarty Pants (# 17561) on :

what? ariston? never met him, much less had him kiss my mark . . . look, what are you insinuating? im just a loyal companion, thats all!

What fun is there in making sense ? - Discord

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :

The anti-drug message is subtle, but strong nevertheless, don't you agree?

Hold on a second! Eternal chaos comes with chocolate rain, guys! Chocolate rain ! - Pinkie Pie

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Posted by lilBuddha (# 14333) on :

Anti-drug? I thought My Little Pony encouraged drug use. Anything to make it stop.

Out of all things that could happen, this is THE WORST POSSIBLE THING ! - Rarity

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :

I SAID it was subtle.
Sheesh, some people don't get clever. The drama, the pathos and the clean message the ponies send to society...

I'm going to do what I do best: lecture her ! - Twilight Sparkle

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Posted by lilBuddha (# 14333) on :

The CIA considered forcing detainees to watch MLP, but switched to waterboarding as a less cruel option.

Epigram (Appears to be missing.)
I never thought it would happen. My friends... have turned into complete JERKS! - Twilight Sparkle

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Posted by Spiffy (# 5267) on :

Twilight Sparkle is my homegirl.

Man is a messenger who forgot the message. - Abraham Joshua Heschel

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Posted by Doublethink (# 1984) on :

And the quote from an equine with which you are going to adorn your post is what ?

Posted by Gwai (# 11076) on :

(bah, crosspost)

Posted by Sober Preacher's Kid (# 12699) on :

My Little Pony was pwned by Teddy Ruxpin anyway.

"The flowers that bloom in the Spring, trala, have nothing to do with the case." - Gilbert & Sullian.

Posted by Pearl B4 Swine (# 11451) on :

I expected this thread to be about horse meat pretending to be beef. Pony meat for small families.

Posted by Smarty Pants (# 17561) on :

and here i was hoping we could talk about the show, especially since im on it. you and your TESCO burgers. don't eat my friends! i like them!
and not cooked either. you dont eat your friends do you? even if they might be tasty when grilled.

I like it better my way, but I guess when you're friends, you can't always have things exactly your way all the time —Discord

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