S05E22: What About Discord?

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S05E22: What About Discord?

Postby Wayoshi (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:02 pm

Twilight returns from a trip and is distressed to find that her friends have become close to Discord, making her wonder if Discord is up to something.


This thread is for discussion of this episode. The episode airs at 11:30 AM Eastern / 8:30 AM Pacific on Saturday, November 7!

Official preview clips and images are okay to post, as is speculation about the episode.

Writer: Neal Dusedau
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Postby Angel Beat (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:03 pm

Still no trust for Discord. :-/
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Postby Wayoshi (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:11 pm

Reminder that US had daylight savings time end this past Sunday. It's currently 11:11a EST in this post, so check if your airtime has changed if you're unsure.
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Postby Bremen (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:35 pm

I'm hoping for something heartwarming. Like Discord wants to apologize for everything he's done and is helping the rest of the Mane 6 set up an awesome surprise birthday party for Twilight or something.
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Postby Mechanical Ape (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:12 pm

Looking forward to an episode where Discord is perfectly decent and Twilight is the insane villain. :-I

Also, Discord hanging with the non-Fluttershy ponies is loooooong overdue. Ever since his first appearance, where he mentioned that Laughter was his "favorite" of the elements, I've been hoping for some Discord-Pinkie shenanigans, and now, finally, maybe we'll get some!
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:32 pm

Mechanical Ape wrote:Looking forward to an episode where Discord is perfectly decent and Twilight is the insane villain. :-I

We had a bit of that side of Twilight in Keep Calm and Flutter On, but that episode barely touched on it.
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Postby RudeCyrus (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:43 pm

Eeeeh, kind of done with Discord at this point.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:57 pm

:ponynet: I finally know how to reform Discord.

:-I Death Therapy.





I want Twilight to be totally in the wrong this episode. We've had enough "Discord is an asshole but learns a lesson " episodes. And I do want to see him become more friendly with the others. The comics have already started down this route with him becoming friends with the CMC and Princess Luna.



:lol: I do like the synopsis basically, "Princess of Friendship must stop friendship."
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Postby Applepie (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:14 pm

I had been waiting for another Discord episode after so long. :yay:
Pinkie Pie: So, you see this here? This, um, this is um, a big, round room. It's known for its roundness, and bigness, and did I mention that it's round?
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Postby Mechanical Ape (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:12 pm

The Doctor wrote: :lol: I do like the synopsis basically, "Princess of Friendship must stop friendship."

By spreading discord.
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Postby Master_Twig (?) » Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:25 pm

I like Discord episodes. I don't think I would as much if not for DeLancie's voice acting though. This episode does sound pretty fun though.
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Postby Just Scuds (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:23 am

Discord gets off on teasing Twilight; Twilight can't help but lose her cool. The circle of life continues.


:-/ :"Tell me you haven't forgotten about that whole Tirek thing, haven't you?"
:allright: :"Lighten up, Twilight!"
:cheese: :"Yeah! He's not all that bad.
:twonk: :"My friends ... have turned into complete jerks!"
:ohrarity: :"That was uncalled for, dear."
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Postby Durandal (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:11 pm

The Doctor wrote::ponynet: I finally know how to reform Discord.

:-I Death Therapy.


I would not be disappointed if this episode was exactly like What About Bob. Twilight drives herself crazy trying to find the ulterior motive for Discord's friendliness; discovers that he's just being sincerely friendly the entire time.
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Postby MurdER_weapOn '78 (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:16 pm

Will it be that Discord has done something dodgy, or will Twilight be totally wrong? Don't forget the other synopsis says he's developed a 'deep bond' with them.
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Postby Mechanical Ape (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:48 pm

Discord and the ponies bond over what a nutcase Twilight is.
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Postby Highbrow Dash (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:10 pm

MurdER_weapOn '78 wrote:Will it be that Discord has done something dodgy, or will Twilight be totally wrong? Don't forget the other synopsis says he's developed a 'deep bond' with them.


Option A: he's up to something so he gets turned back to stone again, everyone rejoices.

Option B: Twilight's just being a jerk.

I know which one I'd choose!
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Postby PonyHag714 (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:15 pm

:-/ What are you up to, Discord?

Image Well, if it isn't Auntie Twilight.

Image Don't call me that.

Image You are going to be an aunt, aren't you?

Image Of course, but you're being sarcastic about it.

Image You realize, of course, that you'll be doing a lot of babysitting when Princess Cadence and Shining Armour are off on royal business. It should really put a cramp in your reading.

Image Fer yer information, Discord, we're all gonna help babysit the young 'un.

Image Chaos meter going up...I'm going to need more Twizzlers licorice.
:speakest: The fun has been doubled!
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Postby Applepie (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:47 pm

Pinkie Pie: So, you see this here? This, um, this is um, a big, round room. It's known for its roundness, and bigness, and did I mention that it's round?
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Postby Mechanical Ape (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:56 pm

Discord standing on all fours pony-style is kinda breaking my brain for some reason. :psygum:
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:08 pm

Maybe he really did just pick a poor time (in relation to Twilight's schedule) to start seriously trying to make friends with the other four of the Mane Six.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:16 pm

:-/ clip kind of implies brainwashing. But maybe that's just what he wants Twilight to think.
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Postby Mechanical Ape (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:36 pm

:-/ "Spike, did Rainbow Dash seem more ... you know, more :v: than usual just now?"
:whyme: "How did you make that noise with your mouth?"
:-I "What noise? You mean :v: ?"
:whyme: "Yeah. That is ... that is surreal."
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Postby Marimo (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:45 pm

The Doctor wrote::-/ clip kind of implies brainwashing. But maybe that's just what he wants Twilight to think.

How does it imply brainwashing?
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:21 pm

Marimo wrote:How does it imply brainwashing?


Discord turning into snake and talking like the hypnotizing snake from Disney films.
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Postby SlateSlabrock (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:50 pm

I don't like old sneaky snake, he laughs too much you see
When he goes wigglin' through the grass, it tickles his underneath

MurdER_weapOn '78 wrote:Will it be that Discord has done something dodgy, or will Twilight be totally wrong? Don't forget the other synopsis says he's developed a 'deep bond' with them.


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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:05 pm

The Doctor wrote:
Discord turning into snake and talking like the hypnotizing snake from Disney films.

I dunno, I just think he was making a joke. I don't particularly associate snakes with hypnosis at all, though.
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Postby Ransom (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:32 am

I still like my changeling idea.

That is, the other ponies have been replaced by changelings and they're just going overboard because intelligence said Discord was their friend now. :v: :gotcha:
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Postby Highbrow Dash (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:38 am

Ransom wrote:I still like my changeling idea.

That is, the other ponies have been replaced by changelings and they're just going overboard because intelligence said Discord was their friend now. :v: :gotcha:


This is an amazing idea, especially if Discord is none the wiser :v:
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Postby Marimo (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:41 am

The Doctor wrote:
Discord turning into snake and talking like the hypnotizing snake from Disney films.

I think he was just going for a pun. And most talking snakes usually stretch out and "s" sounds, not just Kaa.
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Postby Highbrow Dash (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:47 am

It's probably intended to seem slightly unnerving, since the whole point is Twilight is suspicious :pinkieshrug:
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Postby Aramek (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:57 am

This is gonna rule. I love me some god antics.
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Postby Marimo (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:11 am

We got a name for the writer of this one. It's Neal Dusedau.

https://twitter.com/nickconfalone/statu ... 4989585412
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Postby Wayoshi (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:13 am

Thanks. I was thinking he might be a one-shot writer, but not the case.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:16 am

Marimo wrote:We got a name for the writer of this one. It's Neal Dusedau.

https://twitter.com/nickconfalone/statu ... 4989585412


Guess the worry I would have is that a good idea will be run into the ground by taking it too far, as was the case with Princess Spike.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:25 am

At least with Discord it is much more reasonable for things to be taken far, whereas Spike is someone whom we hope to be generally fairly sensible.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:33 am

This seems like a good opportunity for the show to catch up to the comics, and have Discord become friends with the CMC. Because it's super adorable.

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Postby Angel Beat (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:45 am

I really liked Rainbow's laugh. :3:
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Postby Aramek (?) » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:26 pm

Angel Beat wrote:I really liked Rainbow's laugh. :3:

She's easily got the best laugh out of all of them. :awesomedash:
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Postby Soft Snow (?) » Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:59 am

With all the drama dealing with watching Steven Universe I nearly forgot there was a new pony episode tomorrow. :amazing:
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Sat Nov 07, 2015 3:32 am

Soft Snow wrote:With all the drama dealing with watching Steven Universe I nearly forgot there was a new pony episode tomorrow. :amazing:

If there is some sort of drama in that show's fandom then I recommend not importing it here.
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