Re: S04E12: Pinkie Pride

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Highbrow Dash wrote:Am I the only one who's a bit weirded out by? I get what they're going for, but the star eyes kill it for me
AppleCobbler44 wrote:But why is she out in the road then with all her stuff after the last scene was in Ponyville? I mean, I had to rewatch that scene in case I was wrong and that the scene took place elsewhere but no, it was in Ponyville and Pinkie then appeared outside of Ponyville as if she was going to leave. Like, talk about emotional whiplash.
AppleCobbler44 wrote:But what was the most off putting was when Pinkie decided to leave Ponyville"But Cobbler, they never said she'd leave Ponyville" But why is she out in the road then with all her stuff after the last scene was in Ponyville? I mean, I had to rewatch that scene in case I was wrong and that the scene took place elsewhere but no, it was in Ponyville and Pinkie then appeared outside of Ponyville as if she was going to leave. Like, talk about emotional whiplash. First we're having a Weird-Off battle then suddenly Pinkie decides to leave Ponyville? Again, maybe if Pinkie stated how important Rainbow was to her (Cutie Mark Chronicles and other episodes) that it compelled her to feel left behind on the wayside, then I get it. But all I got was Pinkie felt bad about not being able to throw a party because it's Cheese's fault/her fault when the key term that was missing was "RAINBOW's" party.
Somnambula wrote:
I agree that scene would have been weird if Pinkie had been leaving Ponyville, but I don't think that's how it's meant to be interpreted. I saw it as Pinkie packing up her party supplies from the area where Rainbow's party was being staged (which was probably slightly outside of or on the edge of town, to accommodate all the roller coasters 'n shit) and taking them back to Sugarcube Corner.
In her dialogue, Pinkie never says anything about leaving town, but rather, having lost the competition to be the party headliner, she tells Rainbow that Cheese would do a great job and she should have her day. That doesn't sound like she's skipping town to me; if she were, I would expect her to be totally depressed or upset! Additionally, when Pinkie and Cheese reconcile, they turn around and are immediately back in the Rainbow Dash's party zone area, lending credence to the theory that Pinkie was just packing up her stuff there.
Sooo....all in all, I don't think Pinkie was leaving.
Davyinatoga wrote:
She was the one putting her self-worth into being "that pony who throws parties the best" throughout the whole episode, let alone a good portion of the series. If she felt like she can't do the one thing that she should be able to do, why should she stay around? She thought he was essentially taking her place, so it makes sense for her to want to leave. We as the omnipotent audience know that Cheese could never replace her, because we can see that he's a loner who's never going to stay around. He doesn't know the Mane 6 well enough to know all their quirks, and he certainly will never learn the names and birthdays of every pony in town. Pinkie doesn't see that because A) she just met the guy and doesn't know him well enough, and B) is distracted with her own emotions and makes a few poor decisions in the heat of it all.
FAKE PREVIEW EDIT: Or what Somnambula said.![]()
Rainbow Dash is right. I never meant to take your place in Ponyville. I just wanted to show you what a great party pony I am, Pinkie.
But don't you get it? You're both super duper party ponies. Sure, Cheese Sandwich is a great guest party pony, but you're Ponyville's permanent party pony. Nopony could ever take your place, and we could never have a party without you.
Fizzbuzz wrote:It doesn't seem that bad to me. While that pony in question would be better off without Twilight's pointy wings, more differentiation even in the background ponies is always welcome.
Headless Horse wrote:I thought the implication was pretty clear that Pinkie was leaving Ponyville. Cheese specifically addressed that thought in his reconciliation line.
PictishBeast wrote:If Pinkie planned the foalshower where the Cakes chose Pound and Pumpkin's names, why was she surprised in the delivery room when she learned that they'd had twins?
Scuderia Ferrarity wrote:And the stakes are high, Cheese Sandwich.
Mechanical Ape wrote:
"I had a similar contest with a pony like you when I was younger ..."
"... but of course that was just filly Cheese stakes."
Orange Fluffy Sheep wrote:i am not ready for the transhumanist revolution to begin with my butt
Pocket wrote:This forum needs a "pelting someone with tomatoes" emoticon.
But why is she out in the road then with all her stuff after the last scene was in Ponyville?
it's kinda contradictory that a weird person like me was legit weirded out by this episode.
ROBOT B9 wrote:You know...is this the most positive reception an episode has ever received?
Don't HAVE much time to GA-ther all the THINGS I NEED
If I'm REALLY gonna MAKE this party FLY
For to-DAY's another DAY that all of PO-nyville will SAY
There GOES the super PAR-ty pony PINK-ie PIE!
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