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And because Stocking + Twilight Sparkle is too easy of a crossover to make:

CommanderJinn Wrote:Are my little ponies, like, the new carebears? Cause they have the whole emblem thing going.

Shidoshi Wrote:They are more like an AWESOME RANDOM THING THAT JUST LOOKS REALLY REALLY GAY FOR 5min AND THEN YOU START FEELING THE AWESOMENESS. Let it embrace you.

Swerve Wrote:It has come to my attention that certain individuals have shown a heavy dislike for the My Little Ponies: Friendship is Magic series and have expressed their opinions in a rather caustic manner. Many of these belligerent opinions lack the effort to tackle the elements within the cartoon itself and rather seek to find error in the individuals who find enjoyment in its entertainment. These comments have not addressed what makes MLP an egregious offense in comparison to other cartoons of similar genre.

Fitting MLP into a given genre is not that easy. Its storytelling is at its base roots rooted in 1980s deus ex machina plot line delivery whereby a dilemma is presented in the beginning of the episode, the character struggle taking up the body of the show, and finally a contrived solution (we always had extra tickets, of course you listen to the last person who has been burden the entire show) with moral consequence. Shows of similar nature are: The Berenstain Bears, Arthur, and Clifford.

If this is all MLP had to offer, then it would just be as unpopular as it was in the past with its contrived and repetitive messages. However, this is not the case as the storyline takes a backseat to vivid characterization that has come to be the norm of most Cartoon Network series cartoons: Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends, Dextor's Laboratory, Grim and Evil, and Pinky and the Brain. Most of these shows were dominated by character presence and the antics that ensued from their actions, rather than having the plot guide the action of the characters. In this approach, more emphasis is placed on the comedic absurdity that resulted from the individual rather than a moral message or the presence of a coherent plot.

MLP is a mosh-pit of both. The storyline is predictable, but it is well taken by the antics of the characters. Some decency has been put in to throw a few twists such as in "Griffon the Brush-off," even though more twists will be needed to keep the series alive in the long-term.

MLP has several short-comings in being a MLP series. Namely the strength of its characters will also be its greatest weakness. Character development will remain stagnant and even the most adorable of the ponies may become annoying when reacting the same way to a number of different situations (I have skipped over ever segment with Pinkie singing/existing as a stand-alone). MLP will likely amount to nothing more than a fad if nothing is done to add depth and greater meaning to the story. However its zany mix mash of themes and slightly better than crap storytelling makes it still amusing to watch from time to time. In. My. Opinion.

Swerve Wrote:It has come to my attention that certain individuals have shown a heavy dislike for the My Little Ponies: Friendship is Magic series and have expressed their opinions in a rather caustic manner. Many of these belligerent opinions lack the effort to tackle the elements within the cartoon itself and rather seek to find error in the individuals who find enjoyment in its entertainment. These comments have not addressed what makes MLP an egregious offense in comparison to other cartoons of similar genre.

Fitting MLP into a given genre is not that easy. Its storytelling is at its base roots rooted in 1980s deus ex machina plot line delivery whereby a dilemma is presented in the beginning of the episode, the character struggle taking up the body of the show, and finally a contrived solution (we always had extra tickets, of course you listen to the last person who has been a burden for the entire show) with moral consequence. Shows of similar nature are: The Berenstain Bears, Arthur, and Clifford.

If this is all MLP had to offer, then it would just be as unpopular as it was in the past with its contrived and repetitive messages. However, this is not the case as the storyline takes a backseat to vivid characterization that has come to be the norm of most Cartoon Network series cartoons: Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends, Dextor's Laboratory, Grim and Evil, and Pinky and the Brain.

Swerve Wrote:...Pinky and the Brain...

Erebus Wrote:The series is written and animated well, but its the subject matter that people have a hard time getting past. TBH I'd rather see this kind of writing applied to a more "gender equal show" because this seems almost a waste.

Erebus Wrote:Might be good, might even get a hell of a lot of rewards, but all in all they could have made something a hell of a lot better and I think that's why a lot of people are pissed.

Swerve Wrote:I write on a lot of topics. None of it is "wasted" in my opinion. At the very least, it helps me articulate on subjects I wouldn't normally talk about. I've also commented on Glee if you want to check that out as a more "gender equal show."

Swerve Wrote:Heisenberg principle.