Although, isn't it a bit justified to have a literal manifest of chaos do/feel something for absolutely no reason whatsoever? Seems more in-"character" for Discord than anything else, at least to me.
The same thought struck me. Mostly due to my Cycle interpretation of Discord. But that's an AWFUL joke. It's funny but awful.
Then again, Cheerilee defines him as representing "a lack of harmony between ponies," i.e. strife rather than true chaos. There is a thin, but very important line there. It's also very debatable depending on the context, as Cheerilee may not know her stuff and/or the legend may not perfectly mirror the truth, which itself may be unknown to even the Princesses.
Discord himself said "Spirit of Chaos and Disharmony." My take is that his goal is disharmony, his Modus Operandi is chaos. He's the complete opposite of order and harmony. Working FOR order and harmony makes little sense.
Although, in the show, I was never able to accept the idea that Smarty Pants was female. The stallion-shaped head, short mullet, and pants all threw it off for me, even though Twilight referred to her as "she" several times. Meh.
Okay.
That is one of the the ' class='bbc'>cutest things ever. The Big Mac doll makes it.
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
Ohai. I'm THAT guy. You know me.
Something something Fimgaming. Shameless Z. Plug out.
The same thought struck me. Mostly due to my Cycle interpretation of Discord. But that's an AWFUL joke. It's funny but awful.
It's not even a joke, necessarily. If you define "god of" or "spirit of" as "personification," meaning he is the actual physical manifest of an abstract concept, nothing more, nothing less; and if you define "chaos" as "complete randomness without any semblance of reason;" it makes perfect sense.
The show itself doesn't quite do that, but theoretically it doesn't even have to be funny.
Discord himself said "Spirit of Chaos and Disharmony." My take is that his goal is disharmony, his Modus Operandi is chaos. He's the complete opposite of order and harmony. Working FOR order and harmony makes little sense.
That seems the most likely explanation. Then again, Discord is prone to lie. Tautologically, he's prone to lie: either he represents disharmony and therefore represents dishonesty, or he doesn't and has lied about it. He might not even be a god or spirit of nothing, just a remnant of an ancient magical race. It is worth noting that he has a species name, draconequus, which implies that there's more than one. I've never liked that idea, but it's possible.
Point is, he might have his own motives and personality beyond what he's been associated with.
Because honestly, saying it's overrated isn't exactly a heinous insult. Overrated means it gets more attention and love than it deserves, and really, it does.
It's a good cartoon, probably the best kid-friendly show that still runs. Does that make it the best thing ever? No it doesn't. Some people seem to think it does, and they may personally like it better than anything else, but... really, MLP is just a good TV show.
The reason I stick around is for the fanbase. If it weren't for theart and great company that some of these people make, I probably wouldn't even wake up in the morning to watch the new episodes.
Now, if you want to defend your case for why you're not a fan of MLP, feel free. We can have a nice, civil back-and-forth about it. But if you're here just to provoke us with silly little flamebait like that, we can do without that, thanks.
I'm looking for a good, non-christmasy scootadash avitar. any feedback on general direction?
(I've spent A LOT of time on da on this)
Or maybe a gif of just scootaloo with her milkshake?
:3
Also, I genuinly love the show for the sake of the show itself, sure, the community is what attracted me (or rather, the mass of disorganized pony avitars and memes) but i stick around because i just... like the show. my back ground probably contributes a lot, and the community definitly serves for amplitude, but i just really like it.
I'm looking for a good, non-christmasy scootadash avitar. any feedback on general direction?
(I've spent A LOT of time on da on this)
Or maybe a gif of just scootaloo with her milkshake?
:3
Also, I genuinly love the show for the sake of the show itself, sure, the community is what attracted me (or rather, the mass of disorganized pony avitars and memes) but i stick around because i just... like the show. my back ground probably contributes a lot, and the community definitly serves for amplitude, but i just really like it.
You know what hasn't happened in a while? A decent, constructed topic.
Topic: What has been your favorite mythological creature to appear in FiM? You can use original MLP creatures (timberwolves, quarray eels, etc), outside mythos (manticores, hydras, etc), or one of each.
Bonus: What's a myth that you would like to appear in the future? Note that humanoid or part-human creatures are unlikely to actually appear, but you can mention them if you bad.
My favorite would be the changelings. They were the first myth that I had never heard of before, and even though they stray far from the source material, they are very creative/original, gorgeous aesthetically, and really just awesome.
As for what I'd like to appear... even though it's traditionally part-human, a sphinx would be awesome, if only so that it could ask Twilight a cool riddle. Also, maybe a jackalope or wolpertinger, perhaps with the ability to use magic with its horns. I could see such a creature being a creation of Discord; they'd be little tricksters going around and casting malevolent magicks.
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
If you put Key West in Loch Ness, would it unloch? My DeviantArt
You know what hasn't happened in a while? A decent, constructed topic.
Topic: What has been your favorite mythological creature to appear in FiM? You can use original MLP creatures (timberwolves, quarray eels, etc), outside mythos (manticores, hydras, etc), or one of each.
Bonus: What's a myth that you would like to appear in the future? Note that humanoid or part-human creatures are unlikely to actually appear, but you can mention them if you bad.
You know what hasn't happened in a while? A decent, constructed topic.
Topic: What has been your favorite mythological creature to appear in FiM? You can use original MLP creatures (timberwolves, quarray eels, etc), outside mythos (manticores, hydras, etc), or one of each.
Bonus: What's a myth that you would like to appear in the future? Note that humanoid or part-human creatures are unlikely to actually appear, but you can mention them if you bad.
I'm not nearly well learned as you guys are in mythology, but I'd have to say one of my favorites would be Ahuizotl. Cockatrices are pretty cool I think as well. My favorite from the show would be the parasprites.
OK, I'm just gonna go on Wikipedia and pick out an interesting one for this.
Ooo, Laelaps and the Teumessian fox could make for an interesting story.
You know what hasn't happened in a while? A decent, constructed topic.
Topic: What has been your favorite mythological creature to appear in FiM? You can use original MLP creatures (timberwolves, quarray eels, etc), outside mythos (manticores, hydras, etc), or one of each.
T: I'm always a sucker for dragons. However I like dragons who are more wise than greedy and lazy.
Although, in the show, I was never able to accept the idea that Smarty Pants was female. The stallion-shaped head, short mullet, and pants all threw it off for me, even though Twilight referred to her as "she" several times. Meh.
Wait is that toy supposed to be female?!
Kidding.I knew it was. But it is true . It hardly seems female. Also i remember a fan comic in which it is explained that the toy was made by Twi's brother. Therefore the toy is not very good and hardly looks as what it is supposed to be.
You know what hasn't happened in a while? A decent, constructed topic.
Topic: What has been your favorite mythological creature to appear in FiM? You can use original MLP creatures (timberwolves, quarray eels, etc), outside mythos (manticores, hydras, etc), or one of each.
Bonus: What's a myth that you would like to appear in the future? Note that humanoid or part-human creatures are unlikely to actually appear, but you can mention them if you bad.
Favorite: Changelings.
One of the few creatures in the show that actually have a clear motive for their actions. Althoguh i may be a little biases since i relly liked Chrysalis as a villian.
I feel that these thing went throuhg a long and concious desing process. Allowing them to look bizarre and alien but not like something that is the result of being high while drawing.
And the idea half bug half horse, even though a bit ridiculous , is executed masterfully.
My only complaint about them is that the queen seems like the only sentient one. And her drones/subjects/whatever. Seem like a bunch of mindless myrmidons. but that is personal taste only.
Bonus:
Least favourite. Ahuizotl
The thing that really bother me about this thing. Is that even though it is not far away from the actual mythical creature is that the thing is supposed to be aztec. but the whole execution, setting and everthing surroinding him felt incaic. I am not going to complain 8much) about it since the episode required it. But that just irked me.
What i want to see:
That weird half dragon half horse thing from chinesse mythology whose name is eluding me. Only to see the fans reaction. i bet i would be fun.
And before i forget:
My thought on the last episode:
I had been wondered how the return of Discord was going to get handled. The result were quite satisfactory at least to me.
We also get to know that Discord is really alone. I suppose is a logical conclusion, Lord of caos, Spirit of disharmony , whatever his title is. Is probably a pretty lonely position. He does not even has henchmen that follow him.
The ending was a little weak. i woudl also prefered to see discord change over time rather than instantly. but i suppose that it fits its character. Besides for the aforementioned reasons it has sense.
Also we see how Discord is really bad at realizing obvious implication. It took him the a lot of time to realize that he could loose FS frienship if he keep acting like a jerk. Besides he never realized that if he indeed loose that, he would not only loose his first and only friend but FS would not longer be honor bound to fullfil her promise and could zap him back to stone....
Anyways enjoyable episode:
290/360
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
Nehuatl nictlazohtla centzontototl icuicauh/ Nehualt nictlazohtla chalchihuitl itlapaliz/
ihuan in ahuiyacmeh xuchimeh/ zan oc cencah no ihtzin intlacatl/ Nehuatl nictlazohtla/
Hey, um... Pegasus Device Chapter 2 was released yesterday (Monday) if any one is interested.
I haven't gotten to read it yet. I just realized it was there.
I need to post this here since this is the only topic regarding the fanbase.
Here goes
I use to be a brony but what bothers me is this. The fanbase tends to shove it at peoples faces constantly, they actually masturbate to the porn work of the show, promote homosexuality with fanfics and pics, and to top that, act elitist towards mellow people and haters. so you can call me a hater. I rarely watch the show now due to the fact that its getting repulsive which the crap starting infesting Everywhere in the net. TF2, Minecraft, KSP, you name it. and here is a pure example on why I dont like them
I got a little nice message from a rabid brony who told me this.....
Please put a .44 revolver to your head and pull the trigger. If you would be so kind to do so, the world will rejoice in knowing a pathetic hater had ended its miserable failure of a life. Cheers! :3
Is this what you guys call a brony? sounds like a person who hasnt taught manners if I say so myself.
I want an honest opinion from others. and no Im not breaking the rules. I have a right to know Why people act like that the show is sooo cool to them. I think its just mind control IMHO.
If any mod has an issue with this post. PM me before you delete because I do not want my mouth wiped off for saying this
I need to post this here since this is the only topic regarding the fanbase.
Here goes
I use to be a brony but what bothers me is this. The fanbase tends to shove it at peoples faces constantly, they actually masturbate to the porn work of the show, promote homosexuality with fanfics and pics, and to top that, act elitist towards mellow people and haters. so you can call me a hater. I rarely watch the show now due to the fact that its getting repulsive which the crap starting infesting Everywhere in the net. TF2, Minecraft, KSP, you name it. and here is a pure example on why I dont like them
I got a little nice message from a rabid brony who told me this.....
You are not alone. You may think I am a "brony", but you are far far mistaken. I just enjoy some parts, but remain otherwise neutral.
I use to be a brony but what bothers me is this. The fanbase tends to shove it at peoples faces constantly, they actually masturbate to the porn work of the show, promote homosexuality with fanfics and pics, and to top that, act elitist towards mellow people and haters. so you can call me a hater. I rarely watch the show now due to the fact that its getting repulsive which the crap starting infesting Everywhere in the net. TF2, Minecraft, KSP, you name it. and here is a pure example on why I dont like them
It is shoved in faces to much perhaps, far to much. Hints of it is all that is needed, natural curiosity takes over from there and the person will seek if they are interested. Not sure about the homosexuality part as you cannot go about on it, its a zone best just left ignored and alone. Art is art, if thats what they draw and only know how, then that is their choice and none else to make. I have not watched a episode since 05 magic duel, no more interest. The pandas took over as well the poorly designed story lines.
Please put a .44 revolver to your head and pull the trigger. If you would be so kind to do so, the world will rejoice in knowing a pathetic hater had ended its miserable failure of a life. Cheers! :3
Is this what you guys call a brony? sounds like a person who hasn't taught manners if I say so myself.
These are those people that ruined the fandom that once was nice. However those that do remain reflect upon what went wrong, which to this day has never been understood. An never let the statement love and tolerance fool, its most time quite literally the opposite that I have found.
Though this thread now seems to consist a many. Perhaps they can prove me wrong. There is some in here that i know are "normal", but I do not know which ones are "rabid".
It is subjects like this I find myself in daily, but I rather let the people in this thread be. More less I do not even post my art here anymore, seems no one cares anymore really.
I need to post this here since this is the only topic regarding the fanbase.
Here goes
I use to be a brony but what bothers me is this. The fanbase tends to shove it at peoples faces constantly, they actually masturbate to the porn work of the show, promote homosexuality with fanfics and pics, and to top that, act elitist towards mellow people and haters. so you can call me a hater. I rarely watch the show now due to the fact that its getting repulsive which the crap starting infesting Everywhere in the net. TF2, Minecraft, KSP, you name it. and here is a pure example on why I dont like them
I got a little nice message from a rabid brony who told me this.....
-snip-
Is this what you guys call a brony? sounds like a person who hasnt taught manners if I say so myself.
I want an honest opinion from others. and no Im not breaking the rules. I have a right to know Why people act like that the show is sooo cool to them. I think its just mind control IMHO.
Meh, that's just one part of the fandom I completely ignore. There's always bound to be "that other side" that ruins things for the rest of ANY fandom, so yeah.
And no, I don't think it's mind control. It's just something we got interested in just like any other thing. Heck, I'm a weeaboo before a brony, but I still keep things under control.
Okay.
That is one of the the ' class='bbc'>cutest things ever. The Big Mac doll makes it.
There is nothing unusual about this, we just notice it more because it is (at least somewhat) personal to us.
MLP, Homestuck, Dr. Who, Twilight, Star Wars..... List goes on.
God damn it Sweetie Belle. Stahp.
My DeviantArt, so sexy
I'm no longer active here since no one else seems to be.
It's not even a joke, necessarily. If you define "god of" or "spirit of" as "personification," meaning he is the actual physical manifest of an abstract concept, nothing more, nothing less; and if you define "chaos" as "complete randomness without any semblance of reason;" it makes perfect sense.
The show itself doesn't quite do that, but theoretically it doesn't even have to be funny.
That seems the most likely explanation. Then again, Discord is prone to lie. Tautologically, he's prone to lie: either he represents disharmony and therefore represents dishonesty, or he doesn't and has lied about it. He might not even be a god or spirit of nothing, just a remnant of an ancient magical race. It is worth noting that he has a species name, draconequus, which implies that there's more than one. I've never liked that idea, but it's possible.
Point is, he might have his own motives and personality beyond what he's been associated with.
Just for you, then (and also for me because I've taken a liking to it, too), a Smarty Pants Pone imagedump:
None of these are quite as good as that one, but eh. Also, there's a series of them that pays homage to Calvin and Hobbes:
My DeviantArt
Click them or they will click you
Are you trying to fluster our jimbobs?
Because honestly, saying it's overrated isn't exactly a heinous insult. Overrated means it gets more attention and love than it deserves, and really, it does.
It's a good cartoon, probably the best kid-friendly show that still runs. Does that make it the best thing ever? No it doesn't. Some people seem to think it does, and they may personally like it better than anything else, but... really, MLP is just a good TV show.
The reason I stick around is for the fanbase. If it weren't for the art and great company that some of these people make, I probably wouldn't even wake up in the morning to watch the new episodes.
Now, if you want to defend your case for why you're not a fan of MLP, feel free. We can have a nice, civil back-and-forth about it. But if you're here just to provoke us with silly little flamebait like that, we can do without that, thanks.
Also, punctuation is a cool thing.
My DeviantArt
Source
I'm no longer active here since no one else seems to be.
(I've spent A LOT of time on da on this)
Or maybe a gif of just scootaloo with her milkshake?
:3
Also, I genuinly love the show for the sake of the show itself, sure, the community is what attracted me (or rather, the mass of disorganized pony avitars and memes) but i stick around because i just... like the show. my back ground probably contributes a lot, and the community definitly serves for amplitude, but i just really like it.
http://aaronmk.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=24#/d5m4wtn
I dunno if you'll have any issues with the size, but that's a start.
My DeviantArt, so sexy
Topic: What has been your favorite mythological creature to appear in FiM? You can use original MLP creatures (timberwolves, quarray eels, etc), outside mythos (manticores, hydras, etc), or one of each.
Bonus: What's a myth that you would like to appear in the future? Note that humanoid or part-human creatures are unlikely to actually appear, but you can mention them if you bad.
As for what I'd like to appear... even though it's traditionally part-human, a sphinx would be awesome, if only so that it could ask Twilight a cool riddle. Also, maybe a jackalope or wolpertinger, perhaps with the ability to use magic with its horns. I could see such a creature being a creation of Discord; they'd be little tricksters going around and casting malevolent magicks.
My DeviantArt
http://www.adobe.com/downloads/cs2_downloads/index.html?PID=3640929
Happily upgraded by Photoshop to CS2, and picking up Illustrator and some other things I need/wants. Unfortunately, no Adobe Flash.
EDIT - And now John DeLancie with a Discord statue:
Statue:
http://cdn.derpiboo.ru/thumbs/1000/600/2012/12/17/05_48_24_798_185147__UNOPT__safe_discord_custom_sculpture_epic
On the statue:
My DeviantArt, so sexy
Definitly the Phoenix
<33333333
12 hours and no posts.
Fine.
I'm not nearly well learned as you guys are in mythology, but I'd have to say one of my favorites would be Ahuizotl. Cockatrices are pretty cool I think as well. My favorite from the show would be the parasprites.
OK, I'm just gonna go on Wikipedia and pick out an interesting one for this.
Ooo, Laelaps and the Teumessian fox could make for an interesting story.
Boss informed me of that a week or two ago. Still haven't gotten around to exploring it.
Well then, I'm sure the artist wasn't expecting that. Must of been quite the pleasant surprise.
Octavia art.
T: I'm always a sucker for dragons. However I like dragons who are more wise than greedy and lazy.
I remember those times when you had 25 pages per day. That was crazy!
Wait is that toy supposed to be female?!
Kidding.I knew it was. But it is true . It hardly seems female. Also i remember a fan comic in which it is explained that the toy was made by Twi's brother. Therefore the toy is not very good and hardly looks as what it is supposed to be.
Favorite: Changelings.
One of the few creatures in the show that actually have a clear motive for their actions. Althoguh i may be a little biases since i relly liked Chrysalis as a villian.
I feel that these thing went throuhg a long and concious desing process. Allowing them to look bizarre and alien but not like something that is the result of being high while drawing.
And the idea half bug half horse, even though a bit ridiculous , is executed masterfully.
My only complaint about them is that the queen seems like the only sentient one. And her drones/subjects/whatever. Seem like a bunch of mindless myrmidons. but that is personal taste only.
Bonus:
Least favourite. Ahuizotl
The thing that really bother me about this thing. Is that even though it is not far away from the actual mythical creature is that the thing is supposed to be aztec. but the whole execution, setting and everthing surroinding him felt incaic. I am not going to complain 8much) about it since the episode required it. But that just irked me.
What i want to see:
That weird half dragon half horse thing from chinesse mythology whose name is eluding me. Only to see the fans reaction. i bet i would be fun.
And before i forget:
My thought on the last episode:
I had been wondered how the return of Discord was going to get handled. The result were quite satisfactory at least to me.
We also get to know that Discord is really alone. I suppose is a logical conclusion, Lord of caos, Spirit of disharmony , whatever his title is. Is probably a pretty lonely position. He does not even has henchmen that follow him.
The ending was a little weak. i woudl also prefered to see discord change over time rather than instantly. but i suppose that it fits its character. Besides for the aforementioned reasons it has sense.
Also we see how Discord is really bad at realizing obvious implication. It took him the a lot of time to realize that he could loose FS frienship if he keep acting like a jerk. Besides he never realized that if he indeed loose that, he would not only loose his first and only friend but FS would not longer be honor bound to fullfil her promise and could zap him back to stone....
Anyways enjoyable episode:
290/360
ihuan in ahuiyacmeh xuchimeh/ zan oc cencah no ihtzin intlacatl/ Nehuatl nictlazohtla/
I haven't gotten to read it yet. I just realized it was there.
Also, have a Daring Do and the Temple of Gloom.
Here goes
I use to be a brony but what bothers me is this. The fanbase tends to shove it at peoples faces constantly, they actually masturbate to the porn work of the show, promote homosexuality with fanfics and pics, and to top that, act elitist towards mellow people and haters. so you can call me a hater. I rarely watch the show now due to the fact that its getting repulsive which the crap starting infesting Everywhere in the net. TF2, Minecraft, KSP, you name it. and here is a pure example on why I dont like them
I got a little nice message from a rabid brony who told me this.....
Is this what you guys call a brony? sounds like a person who hasnt taught manners if I say so myself.
I want an honest opinion from others. and no Im not breaking the rules. I have a right to know Why people act like that the show is sooo cool to them. I think its just mind control IMHO.
If any mod has an issue with this post. PM me before you delete because I do not want my mouth wiped off for saying this
You are not alone. You may think I am a "brony", but you are far far mistaken. I just enjoy some parts, but remain otherwise neutral.
It is shoved in faces to much perhaps, far to much. Hints of it is all that is needed, natural curiosity takes over from there and the person will seek if they are interested. Not sure about the homosexuality part as you cannot go about on it, its a zone best just left ignored and alone. Art is art, if thats what they draw and only know how, then that is their choice and none else to make. I have not watched a episode since 05 magic duel, no more interest. The pandas took over as well the poorly designed story lines.
These are those people that ruined the fandom that once was nice. However those that do remain reflect upon what went wrong, which to this day has never been understood. An never let the statement love and tolerance fool, its most time quite literally the opposite that I have found.
Though this thread now seems to consist a many. Perhaps they can prove me wrong. There is some in here that i know are "normal", but I do not know which ones are "rabid".
It is subjects like this I find myself in daily, but I rather let the people in this thread be. More less I do not even post my art here anymore, seems no one cares anymore really.
Meh, that's just one part of the fandom I completely ignore. There's always bound to be "that other side" that ruins things for the rest of ANY fandom, so yeah.
And no, I don't think it's mind control. It's just something we got interested in just like any other thing. Heck, I'm a weeaboo before a brony, but I still keep things under control.
I'm no longer active here since no one else seems to be.