[10k Sub Special] MLP:FiM S07E13 - The Perfect Pear

[@alyssabullock6421]

It's unfortunate that the last interaction Grand Pear ever had with his daughter was when he abandoned her at the wedding....his daughter died remembering her father as nothing more than someone who yelled at her and tried to force her away from the one she loved most. They abandoned/ left eachother and never had the chance to make amends. Buttercup died before she could hear her father say sorry..... this show is deep man.

[@alyssabullock6421]

Shabb3r Yeah :'3

[@applegeek2597]

Yeah, and unfortunately, stuff like that happens far too often in the real world, because people can't get over their anger at much less important things. That's what makes this episode so real, and there's a great lesson here for people who are at odds with their families.

[@alyssabullock6421]

Applegeek So true. It's really interesting to see the creators touch on these kinds of topics, it's great that they made this episode. ^.^

[@billydemetree5222]

Applegeek oh and I completely forgot to say that I understand the lose of a family member that was so well loved by everyone. So I didn't cry during the episode. Because it reminds me of my uncle that was the best one I could ever get. I really miss him and I had to relax after and catch my breath. So I can think strait without feeling sad about thinking or talking about the subject matter even in this cartoon. I am getting sad now and better stop texting this comment before I can't sleep. Because I would be to sad too.

[@adolfodef]

We can only hope that their deaths was a quick and extremely stressfull event [fire, falling, eaten]; so they did not have time to reminisce painfully on things like this... -> It was probably "crushed by a big boulder"... given: a) How quick Applejack was on saving Twilight from an avalanche back in "Dragonshy" [S1E07]. b) The double helmet Applejack put on Applebloom back on "Somepony to Watch Over Me" [S4E17]. c) The fact that an earth pony like Pinkie Pie could be killed by one like in "Maud Pie" [S4E18]. d) Same thing as (c) for a military attack done by mindscrew crystal ponies in the alternate timeline of "The Cutie Remark - P1" [S5E25]; (since besides fosilization/fracturing [S3E02], is aparently the only known way to kill a little pony).

[@delsucksatgames4926]

That awkward moment when your parents catch you getting married in the backyard.

[@applegeek2597]

LOL!!!

[@canehdianbacon2177]

Hate when that happens...

[@drakeredwingofficial]

*Seinfeld theme intensifies*

[@marekb3991]

Omegalul

[@angelofdarkness4791]

@@applegeek2597 there's a video called [A Gift for Applegeek] Days Gone By, react to it, please

[@amazinglyidiotic8607]

Just think, their mother died thinking her father was angry with her. Grand Pear never got to see his own child become a mother. he wasn't there for any of it. he now has to go on remembering that. that's some deep stuff.

[@applegeek2597]

Indeed it is. This is perfectly representative of things that happen in real life though. Unlike the Hooffields and McColts, which is practically a parody of a feud, this kind of feud is a very real thing, and I can only hope people who are the outs with parts of their family will see this and try to work through their issues.

[@solavee9340]

Applegeek I'm a apple jack fan /Pokémon fan and I believe apple Jacks parents ran away because they want to be free with each other so no pony will tell them what to do.Have you notice that Apple Jacks hairstyle looks like her mother's a little bit. I love your reactions,please please please reply.

[@11thShadowDragon]

Their parents died? I thought they just disappeared... *starts crying all over again*

[@tmap92]

Uhh...it's kinda painstakingly obvious that they passed away...There's been all sorts of clues and hints to it. And to look at it, you can see Pear Butter and Bright Machintosh (that's their parents's real names) right in all three of their kids--Big Mac definitely got his dad's figure as well as his temperment, AppleBloom definitely is Pear Butter as a filly, especially with the point where she knows what makes every pony unique (we can thank Mrs. Cake for that discovery), and Applejack is the ideal mix of the two of them, not to mention, we can now see that the hat she wears could actually be her dad's hat if it's not just one similar to it. Going off-topic: In hindsight, Take a look part 1 of the season 6 finale...in the scene where we found out that Twilight, Spike, and the rest of the Mane 6 had been kidnapped by Queenie's minions--before that it showed a disguised Applejack eating a pear....before we just assumed that this is how we know she's a changeling...So now that we have seen "The Perfect Pear", that little Easter Egg with Applejack eating a pear was a huge foreshadowing for somewhat later in the show. Damn that was brilliant of the writers for that!!!!

[@ultraitor9202]

and to think that grand pears last memory he ever had of his daughter was yelling at her and disowning her

[@kidclefspeare]

21:45 "Then yeah, I guess I am." Look well viewers for that is the face of courage.

[@9386AliG]

I’m proud of her. To say that to your father’s face, it’s not easy.

[@ShiroDafoermica]

take that Trixie. Granny Smith DOES have a dark past.

[@princesslightningstrike4592]

True

[@severinvogt2875]

Well Trixie didn’t exactly deny Granny had one, she just said she didn’t know she had one

[@zq1na_b972]

:(

[@thinkwithvideos3310]

Not really dark😕

[@TexasDragon]

This whole episode is this shows 'first 10 minutes of Pixar's UP'

[@applegeek2597]

^^^YES, ALL OF THIS!!!

[@MrGabeanator]

Applegeek the differance is brightmac and buttercup could have children

[@yoshifan3077]

MrGabeanator ouch

[@MrGabeanator]

@@yoshifan3077what its true

[@timothyweston6087]

Me thinks I need to see Up?

[@Hillsy4077]

Applegeek, what did you just do to me? I wasn't even a MLP fan 6 months ago and thanks to you, I'm crying about pastel coloured horses. That was a wonderful reaction. Thank you.

[@applegeek2597]

Well, thank you, and welcome to the herd! It's episodes like this that make it pretty easy to understand why this show is so awesome.

[@Hillsy4077]

Watching MLP from Season 1 has been an emotional journey I had never expected. I don't personally know anyone else who watches the show, so having great reactors like you is my way of sharing the experience.

[@scotthouston4714]

Hillsy4077. In that case then do not watch Season 6 Crusaders of the Lost Mark. Can't remember what number that episode is.

[@SlothBird]

Scott Houston Season 5 Episode 18

[@CodeWeaver]

I've recently gotten into following reactors from the early episodes... and enjoying that journey with others is emotionally deadly. These pastel magical equines are... us. The best of us. With such joy, while adventuring.

[@blueteller]

24:23 "See, Earth Ponies really do have magic!" Wow, I haven't even thought of that! Considering that both Friendship and Love are literally super-powerful, evil-vanquishing magic in this world... and the fact that those seeds were planted as a wedding vow with Earth Pony magic - no wonder those trees grew that way. Man, that's amazing :D

[@applegeek2597]

That's far from the only example. All the pony races have inherent magical abilities, but sadly Earth pony magic has rarely been touched on in the show, and thus is mostly left up to headcanon.

[@annak_music]

@@applegeek2597 But then here comes G5, if you've watched it yet!!

[@pixelberry8054]

"Are you saying our mother is a pear!?" -Applejack For some reason every time she says that, I'm thinking she was asking literally and their father just randomly married a pear. I'm surprised no one has ever made a comic around that moment.

[@emeraldgamer3503]

This is the 7th time I watched this and I still teared up. This whole episode has so much meaning and feels. The song literally was just beautiful. It's like I'm in another world when I listen to it. The wedding scene just shook me and was deep. The tree inception was very meaningful when you realize that the apple tree was on the pear side and vice versa and the heart and intertwined parts and what they mean.

[@candicoated2001]

You thought Cadence and Shining Armor were the best canon couple in the show?? Think again *Edit:* Holy Shit, so many likes!!

[@CJCroen1393]

Well, to be fair, Cranky and Matilda were also contenders.

[@candicoated2001]

CJCroen1393 I guess .

[@BattleshipAgincourt]

Sorry but I have almost no interest in the Cadence Armor thing... maybe as stressed parents I finally found them interesting.

[@applefai6021]

You thought that Cadence and Shining Armor or Cranky and Matilda was the , best canon couple in this show, but it was us Buttercup and Bright Mac

[@danmiy12]

I find the cakes to be more interesting then cadance and shining armor...they had to show the negatives of being a parent just to make cadance/shining interesting....and even then the fairy tale couple is just boring imo... but seeing the relationship grow over the episode rather then them being a couple without any backstory made me more invested...even cranky was more interesting as we saw what he had to go though just to reach the point of being married and felt happy when they got married...i felt almost nothing when cadence/shining married (that was due to no build up towards the wedding)

[@9386AliG]

The one thing I like about Granny Smith, was that even though her daughter-in-law was not an Apple and is a Pear, she still accepted Pear Butter as one of their own. It’s not easy to accept an offspring of your enemy. But love is stronger than hate.

[@Conorator]

Granny Smith only didn't want them to be a couple because she didn't want to have to bring the families too close together. The Apples and Pears were enemies, and while the two outliers were perfect for each other, bringing the entire families together would likely lead to disaster. But Grand Pear on the other hand just absolutely hated anypony from the Apple family, no matter who it was, and saw it as an act of treachery for Pear Butter to marry Bright Mac. When Grand Pear and the rest of the Pear family left, Granny Smith was able to accept Pear Butter as a family member, because it meant she wouldn't have to deal with the entire Pear family all the time. And the entire reason she got too upset to speak is because of how horrible it is to abandon your daughter simply because she's in love with a pony you don't approve of. And for all that time, to never once come back to apologize, or at least see what has come of your daughter that you abandoned so long ago, says a lot about how petty and inconsiderate of a pony you can be. Grand Pear has been redeemed, but he is too late, his past will always come back to haunt him, and he will never be able to have closure.

[@kellenloop929]

I don't think that's even true.

[@BlakjakTheGamer]

In the episode "Made in Manehattan" when AJ's hat got destroyed my jaw dropped because I didn't know at the time she had a lot of hats just like it and I thought that might have been her father's hat. But she probably has that particular hat in a safe place.

[@paradoxicaloutcome1007]

Scarlet Moon You know, it'd be a really cool addition if one day we saw her father's original hat.

[@thatgirl298]

She said she wears his hat in one episode , but on the trip im sure she takes spares

[@minostaurian]

I'm sure her father's hat is in a display case somewhere in the Apple family home. That said I do love this episode to pieces but it never resolved what really happened to them. I love the story as it was but it needed a follow up (as in the end result of their lives). It's in my top ten favorite episodes of all time though. I love Apple Jack to pieces (and she's only my fifth favorite Mane 6 pony). It's a testament to how incredible the mane 6 (and Starlight as well as Trixie and the cutie mark crusaders) truly are.

[@itsentdev]

@@minostaurian It didn't at all. It needed exactly NOT to be followed up. The whole point is it doesn't matter 'what happened to them', their lives were more important then their deaths.

[@amandajohnson3531]

Aw..... I just noticed Apple Bloom has her daddy's colors. And Big Mac has his mama's mane color!

[@tararocksong5085]

And Apple Jack has her mama’s mane color as her skin and Bright Macintosh’s skin color as her mane.

[@ShayTheValiant]

Does it really have to be debated that this episode is one of the best in the entire series? Or that the song is one of the best in the entire series? There's just no arguing it.

[@scotthouston4714]

Jake Berango. Unfortunately it looks like I am in the minority. I still say Crusaders of the Lost Mark is the best episode and my favorite episode. But Perfect Pear does take second place though.

[@truexenith8596]

+No Name Available Don't know what IGN is, but I can already tell they're part of the anti-brony crowd, aren't they?

[@somethingsomething1763]

@ponihomo How is it a copy? A copy of Romeo and Juliet? Unlike that trash, AJ's parents had development

[@darkwhispersstories47]

@ponihomo a copy of 1 of the most dissapointing love story outside of Twilight? Sure pal dont compare trash to this

[@howtheworldworks3]

This episode really needs a sequel.

[@kels-chan5660]

indiana201333 Hey, I like your profile pic, Code Geass is one of my favorite animes

[@rainbowlightning5156]

I agree

[@Luigi_Mario_1997]

@loud pony246 good to see people are still watching this after all these years.

[@rainbowlightning5156]

@@Luigi_Mario_1997 why wouldn't I? He is awesome at these reactions and the show is the amazing on its own. 😁

[@thekionkamalishow5346]

indiana201333 or a prequel

[@ShayTheValiant]

*You're In My Head Like a Catchy Song Official Lyrics*: We're far apart in every way But you're the best part of my day And sure as I breathe the air I know we are the perfect pair On a prickly path that goes on for miles But it's worth it just to see you smile And I cannot be pulled apart From the hold you have on my heart And even if the world tells us it's wrong You're in my head like a catchy song The seasons change and leaves may fall But I'll be with you through them all And rain or shine, you'll always be mine On a prickly path that goes on for miles You're the only one who makes it all worthwhile And you should not blame me, too If I can't help fallin' in love with you...

[@taffycrystal4084]

Jake Berango we actually played it with a guitar

[@danwalsh1618]

I actually cried because of this my heart 💔

[@Mizu-xo]

I know i’m late but till this day i still cry about it

[@princesslightningstrike4592]

And it is beautiful that for one time girl sings for guy.

[@Derpy-tq1qo]

Applegeek when you sang Days Gone By i cried like a babby. I saw the episode before you reacted i cried so much because i saw AJ my favorite pony was hearing her story about her parents and how they met. Happy 10K subscribers and have a great day sugarcube.

[@Kelaiah01]

Big Mac shares his father's affinity for mares with curly manes. ;)

[@Optprime02]

The sad thing is grand pear never saw his daughter again after yelling at her at the wedding.

[@kellenloop929]

More like snapping at her if you don't mind.

[@comfykruczek]

I was refreshing your channel the whole day. Im sure it's gonna be worth it. Im ready to cry! Bring it on!

[@lorettabes4553]

SAME

[@lugunium_5080]

Turns out I arrived at the right time because I refreshed his channel 12 minutes after he uploaded his reaction :)

[@hierony5471]

star catcher same. During the editing I broke down for sure. Liquid pride!

[@walterschivo9123]

I bet you feel like Rainbow Dash: darn it, now you got me sappy! Isn't that beautiful?

[@bronybrewermlpfan6607]

Like I mentioned earlier , A 4 tissue episode if ever there was one.

[@afifzahiruddinrohaizan52]

I know it has been a long time since the finale. But rewatching this, I just wanted to say, beautiful story. Truly we get see who were The Apple Sibling's parents look like and it's like a mlp version of a Romeo and Juliet love story. Just so beautiful that my heart is also filled with emotions and break into tears too. Wish they didn't end the series soon, we still deserve to know what really happened to them. Their still around with the Apple siblings in season 9, and I too want see more of them. All and all, beautiful episode.

[@JAAMThePony]

9:30 Yes! 24:12 Applegeek.exe Exploted

[@sharpwater4804]

I wasn’t able to hold back my tears when I saw the tree at the end

[@davejohnson8048]

This episode hurt me to watch, not just because of the feels from the actual episode, but the fact that I know no one is ever going to look at me the way Pear Butter does Bright Mac. I hate my life.

[@hierony5471]

Dave Johnson So true! :D Keep trying and it will happen.

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

Dave Johnson never say never. It will happen, you just need to keep your eyes, mind and heart open. You'll know.

[@Hunlover123601]

sweetheart, all you gotta do is give good love to a pet and they will ❤️ also... dont worry too much. love will come ❤️❤️❤️

[@juanrisa945]

You'll find someone. Never give up. You won't find your true love if you don't search.

[@gren8te319]

21:31 buttercup's response is heartbreaking!

[@booklover4330]

An hour long video? Oh boy, oh boy! Here we go! I love this episode! It is more then likely my second favorite episode of the series, my favorite being Amending Fences. (Amending Fences just hit me on a personal level). This kind of story isn't new, it basically is Romeo and Juliet. Star crossed lovers whose family can't stand each other. But it's just a plot point that may be so cliché it just works on so many levels. And for MLP FIM to blow this kind of plot out of the water for me and make it amazing; well that is just great to see. It made me cry so much the first time I had watched it, and even watching it now still gets me teary eyed/and even crying. The Apple parents are definitely dead, the hints before this episode with the series, the hints in this episode, plus the line they left something to remember them by, that just sells it to me. Plus everyone acted in a way that you would if someone you cared for was dead, yeah there's no denying it. Talking about old times, and the like. I can't see anyone having any doubt about them being gone after this episode. (Unless some people are just in denial). Such an amazing episode, love it so much! Great reaction and can't wait for more! XD. Also congrats on 10K! You deserve it!

[@applegeek2597]

Thank you! ^_^

[@booklover4330]

No problem! Keep up the great work! :)

[@phbtonyou]

This video is three, almost four years old by the time of this comment. But it's still one of my favorite AppleGeek reactions.

[@blaa6]

Felicia Day (Kinga Forester) and Bill Newton (tbd)...Perfect casting. These writers are seriously batting 1000. The two beginning episodes this season, Royal Problem and now this.

[@loaduscoolclipz5505]

Theyre now my OTP. *And probably everybody else's.*

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

And according to science, it's a Papple. www.digitalspy.com/fun/a382254/papple-pear-apple-hybrid-fruit-to-be-launched-in-uk/

[@oranges1008]

Ruined the 69 likes (Sorry I’m late I got back into mlp after realizing the show had a finally)

[@arborealCynoid]

One True Pear

[@FluffyCoconut]

@@juanmanuelpenaloza9264 do you know what OTP means

[@larsarmstrong3871]

Pear mom is best mom.

[@1LuvMLPFiM]

Dead Pear mom is best mom. ;-; feels

[@Z4K97B]

Lars Armstrong what about Windy Whistles?

[@Edward256]

"I just want you to know, you are now my new favorite ponies." "HEY! I HEARD THAT!"

[@RpGfreak901]

No, Windy Whistles is best mom.

[@Angela.Perkins]

Windy Whistles is annoying.

[@missvnuna3623]

Every time I watch this episode, even in reactions, I cry. Being able to relate first hand to Aj, BigMac and Applebloom (my mom died a couple of years ago) it always hits right in the feels.

[@amarylily]

❤❤❤

[@spiritderpy3486]

Thanks for your reaction. This was the best episode of the sires by far.

[@434444334]

I love how the SECOND gran pear left granny didn’t even flinch helping pear butter :(

[@letswatchponies8468]

I love the way that, as these stories carry on the kids keep looking for similarities to themselves and their parents.

[@Galistarwater]

I've rewatched this episode a few times already and I still cried! Such a beautiful and heartfelt episode!

[@xero-dragonlord1876]

Pegasisters and Bronies gather For a moment of silence, to remember Brightmac and PearButter... *A moment of silence slowly passes* Thank you... *Steps up to a mic* Brightmac and Pearbutter were the picture of pure love... they are lived on by their three children. BigMacintash, Applejack and Applebloom... I stand before you my Pony Fan-family... For today we send our hearts to honesty, to love, and to family. we send our love to the Apple family... I say as a suggestion, show love to the person next to you... *Hugs Applegeek* (If no ones next to you expect the screen, hug that. XD) *Lets go and nods* Thank you... *Steps down from mic and walks off into the distance*

[@nescirian]

The traits Applejack inherited from her father were her honesty and her hat. So basically her whole personality.

[@matthewperez8670]

This is another stupid episode

[@jonathanchan7896]

And Buttercup was the first Cutie Mark Crusader!

[@jetenime]

I have not watched the video yet, I can already feel the insane amount of feels.

[@ojosmorenas1]

You still owe me 16 dollars

[@LoneWhiteMage]

This might be a stretch, but now that we've seen this episode, do you think the dream we saw in "A Royal Problem" was Grand Pear's? Maybe a dream filled with regret over not getting to know his grandchildren?

[@augustthefallenangel3856]

Come on, don’t make me cry more-

[@luxi5742]

Bright Mac and Pear Butter are really true angels I really love them. Every time I think of them I think of this episode and I want to cry everytime. It's hard to get over that because this is fill with emotion all of the way through, this is truly a very unforgettable episode. This by far the best episode of the season and probably of the show, I'm sure if we are going to have an episode that can top that in the future.

[@jagirl966]

1:13:43 "I would love to see a Pear and Apple family reunion thing." TO FIMFICTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robin.feather]

Is that Daybreaker (evil Celestia) in the background?

[@charlesrestall5051]

Norwegian Noob eeyup.

[@anselmchavez8350]

Norwegian Noob yes that is very accurate

[@danielantony1882]

wait,what? Where is it?

[@maxharter5716]

Daniel Antony on the shelf behind Applegeek

[@jmmazz]

Watch his Brony Con video.

[@bovineapples7209]

This episode alone is what made me give the series a chance. And seeing how everyone reacts to it is what shows that the writers love what they do.

[@FritzRolle732]

The first time I watched this episode three days ago, I was both really excited/anticipated. However, I'm going to be honest, I did know that Applejack's parents were going to be in this season before the episode because my stupid self saw a Dr. Wolf video talking about it. But it's okay because the only thing I remember after watching that was the fact that they were going to be in the show and not their names, which that was a relief. Also, when I heard that Felicia Day and William Shatner were going to do voices for MLP, I was guessing it was going to be in this episode, and in the end I CALLED IT!!! Except the thing is that I was right when I guessed that Felicia Day was going to be the mom, but I was wrong about William Shatner playing the dad. But it's totally fine, they did a great job anyway. I want to say that this episode is down right not only the best episode of season 7, but in the whole series when I first watched. I love the writing, the character connections, the song was sweet and beautiful, and overall this episode is professionally perfect. Like this should get nominated for an Emmy, Annie, or whatever award, it's just perfect. This is personally in my top 5 list. 10/10 And one last thing I would like to say is that Applegeek, I was really excited to see your reaction to this episode and in the end, it was worth the wait and I approve it as a 10K Sub Special! I did promise myself that the moment you have reached 10K subs will be the moment I become one of your subscribers. And good thing that moment happened before this video because I could have never picked a better time. So with that being said. Congrats on 10K Subs Applegeek! And I can't wait to see you at Bronycon! P.S. this is my longest comment I've ever typed throughout my history of KZbin commenting.

[@applegeek2597]

Thank you so much, and wonderful comment!

[@FritzRolle732]

Your welcome and by the way I noticed in this episode that Big Mac has his father's fancy mathematic skills.

[@billydemetree5222]

Applegeek congratulations on 10,000 subscribers. my thoughts on this episode are that is was the best episode ever and my reason why is. Well it made the best episode that was not messed up with time crunch. oh or didn't make any scene last longer than it should. oh and the backstory was so well done. I mean they put the most effert into this one episode. I really think they should do this more often. they need to tell the story a lot better in other episodes. Because some others in this season where so bad because of this. Oh and my first favorite song that blew to the top in a matter of seconds. Because this kind of music is my favorite kind of music to ever existed. I have heard all sorts of songs that had this kind of music. they where never bad even the okay ones where so good.

[@ピカリFritzyBeat]

Started Marathoning a bunch of your reactions after this episode aired, I really should have done it sooner tbh, after we chatted about SoaringFlight way back when, or met at EFNW, but better late than never I guess >w< Anyway, I finally worked my way up to this video, which was the goal, and yeah, you weren't the only one on the verge of tears while watching this episode ;u; Easily my favorite of the series

[@applegeek2597]

Aw, thank you! Our meeting was so brief at EFNW, really hoped I would run into you guys again there so we could chat more. Seems like there was a lot I wanted to do there that there just wasn't enough time for. I hope we can meet again someday, maybe at BronyCon if you're going there, or perhaps at next year's EFNW. FYI, haven't really annonced it yet either, but I'm also going to be at Ponyville Ciderfest this year.

[@hanazehentner9210]

Applegeek I simply adore your reactions

[@vincentbarredo8195]

2:31 applegeek: if I don't see an episode about the apples....I'm gonna be- me: devastated??? lol. by the way....CONGRATZ!!!!!

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

He was making happy horse noises the whole time.

[@mikey12bjm]

I cried when Applebloom was singing her song, it's too sweet!

[@ryancarson6962]

16:33 best song in the entire series! This song represents everything great about the songs in MLP in that they convey emotion through music and lyrics that make them great and memorable. Not some out of nowhere song that can be removed and it would affect nothing. This song is everything that a musical series song should be.

[@applegeek2597]

Indeed! It's definitely in the top 5 for me, and once I have some time to really let it sink in, might very well become #1 for me as well. It's definitely the #1 sad/bittersweet song in the whole series, above hits like I've Got to Find a Way, Celestia's Ballad, A Changeling Can Change, and so on.

[@sS0O0L]

8:41 I love that they love and care for the trees as a family and right after they kick them

[@theblankpage6344]

Best 10k sub special ever! I wonder how many times Applegeek will put a check mark on his wish list of the season XD

[@kelligray1848]

Congratulations Applegeek on your 10k! You were spot on in your reactions and analysis. Thank you for giving this episode the respect you did. It is a fun show for so many reasons, but it does hit on some serious issues at times and I appreciate how you acknowledge all the feels it brings up when addressing those. Managed not to cry through the first watch. Second watch? Totally blubbered away. Thanks for all you do. Kudos from Alaska.

[@applegeek2597]

Thank you. ^_^

[@Nazo-kage]

I really hope there is a extended version of that song.

[@loaduscoolclipz5505]

Nazo- kage *i violently agree*

[@twist_ending7545]

13:27 I can confirm. Putting cinnamon and sugar on some buttered toast is really tasty.

[@lpsdragonfire1964]

Great video Applegeek!!! Congratulations on 10k subs😀

[@applegeek2597]

Thank you!

[@caltounite5814]

Applegeek Thank you for your reaction of this episode. This is very honestly beautiful and so much emotional to me. It reminded me about my grandparents both passed away seven years ago and uncle who died last year. I look just like my both grandfather (his face) and uncle (his round chin). They now very special because the develop center company gave them a great statue and a tribute for what they've done for years. I truly loved and miss them very much.

[@hierony5471]

Cal Hediger Me too. It remembers me to my grandfather who died in Februari and my other grandfather, my cousin and my uncle who died all in august 2009. :'(

[@femalesanstheskeleton3384]

Cal Hediger ur gonna make me cry 😖

[@jademuseplays]

Will Shatner as Gran Pear, Bill Newton as Brightmac, Felecia Day as Pear Butter!! WOW!! BEST EP and most amount of VIP VA's in 1 ep.

[@TailsFan369no2]

Bill Mondy as burnt oak

[@sirensound3808]

When I saw the episode on its release in Australia, I couldn't wait to see your reaction video for it! It was such a sweet episode with a classic feuding family story (and that song though

[@zalla6612]

Great reaction as always Applegeek. Congrats on your 10K, you are the best MLP reaction/reviewer I've seen to date. This is easily one of my favorite reactions, and now you're my favorite reactor ever. This episode is the best of the season. I love it! It was nice to see an actual romantic relationship grow from beginning to the"end". I say end because there is no definite end to what happened to the Parents, but we can safely assume a few things about them. The way trees are used in the show is always s been interesting to me. While most people talk about the characters and how they grow, I feel the environments they live in are just as important. Twilight being a prime example. When Twilight first went to Ponyville she was a intellectual ,but also a anti-social shut-in. She lived in a tree library that didn't stick out too much, then she became an alicon and she got her castle after the tree blew up. Then as she came to term with it her friends brought the roots of the tree library and made a chandelier for the castle with it. It shows her growth as a character based off her environment. The Apple/Pear tree is a great bit of literal and metaphorical symbol. In their own those trees look like they would have been sickly and frail but together they were strong and intertwined showing how connected they were and how different people can come together because of love. It's nice to see love in the show like this, but sad at the same time. What better episode to make your 10K special than this? You got your work cut out for you when you get to 100K. PLUS! I got to see waifu number two and four in the show too! Mayor Mare, and Mrs. Cake!

[@applegeek2597]

Thank you!

[@zalla6612]

No problem. You've inspired me many times to not only pursue my art career, but also kept me in the fandom. It was for the better too. I was going through some hard times before your channel came into the picture. Now, I have something to look forward too everytime I come here. So for that I thank you for being such an awesome guy in this fandom and never change. So glad you avoided spoilers for this one. (I wasn't sure if you would or not considering how much the fans of the show wanted this for soooo long.) I'm so glad we got a Apple Family origin episode. Almost seven years of waiting and we got a sorta answer to what happened to Ajs parents. Sorta. Best Applejack/Apple Family episode since the Pie/Apple episode. (I LOVE Limestone.)

[@applegeek2597]

Wow, I'm so glad I've somehow had a positive impact on your life. That really means a lot to me. I hope your artwork career works out for you!

[@zalla6612]

Just you wait until I unveil my nest art project then, I'm sure you'll get a kick out of it. XD

[@marshmellowvirgil4821]

OMG. HE'S IS SUCH A GOOD SINGER! dude! your so good! I wish I was that good! #applesforever

[@wobwokbwobwowk6561]

#applesandpearsforever

[@Venquine_R]

I actually rewatched your video a few times and one time, while I was more focused on the background than anything, I noticed something shocking. Take a look at the stands behind the Apple siblings when Applejack introduces herself and Big Mac to Grandpear. The stand of Burned Oak is on the right there, meaning he was right there when Burned Oak spoke to his grandchildren. He was just a few feet away from the same family that was finally learning about him and his past with their parents. Now let that sink in for a second.

[@Timelordderpy]

26:32 and 29:27 Applegeek your gonna make me cry. OMC I loved your singing😂

[@lucasnike1232]

11:37 Because it is EXACTLY Applejack's hat, since she inherited it from her father, along with her mother's freckles

[@legalaxee6748]

Derpy: *Pats Applegeek on the shoulder* Me: It's ok (who am I kidding I cried) For a good cause!

[@IdentityMemes]

I could not hold it ... I truly cried ;-; I wish everyone in this world the best of luck, love and happiness ! I wish you all a great life ! I also agree that this is one of the BEST episodes ! I just finished watching and I am truly touched ... I love everything about this channel and the MLP itself. Even though I would really like to know how their parent died ;-; it is very sad, but we have to accept it ! Thank you for reading this comment and watching the video

[@joshblackwell8632]

Your reaction surpassed my every expectation.👍

[@keanankinman1508]

Josh Blackwell Same here. Damn..

[@applegeek2597]

Thank you!

[@joshblackwell8632]

Applegeek No problem mate :)

[@nydiarubio7896]

Applegeek Are you Okay??

[@tOSdude]

Somebody get Michelle Creber to sing "dream of you".

[@christiantracey1479]

TBH....This episode was like "Romeo & Juliet". Just think of it, *2 families in one rivalry but there's 2 crossed lovers* just without the death scene. Also congratulations on hitting 10k subscribers

[@lorettabes4553]

This *is* based around Romeo and Juliet but there is so, so much more to it. Their love was *real* love. They are adorable and the story is just so much cuter and better. (Also a lot less lust ;) )

[@toast4248]

Christian Tracey more like Ponyo and juliet

[@tehfoxxy9630]

Death by Buttercups...

[@7Seraphem7]

Also nothing like it in that, this was an actual, healthy, loving relationship. Not just two horny, stupid teenagers wanting to screw over their parents by screwing each other before going full emo and killing themselves over their own self inflated self pity and utter stupidity.

[@boykisserofboys]

It reminded me of The Lion King at first tbh

[@marshmellowvirgil4821]

Aww he so cried at the end of the episode! The feels are real on this episode!

[@funcoolfunfun]

This is easily the second best episode of the entire series. With number one being Crusaders of the Lost Mark, but only by a small fraction.

[@danmiy12]

I'd say this and crusaders are tied as best...crusaders is imo the best musical episode with strong payoff (though the one with wierd ai isnt that bad as a musicial episode) and this one is the best feels episode and it even has a good song as well...

[@angelicious7603]

When Applegeek said ' I can't say anything right now' I was all like he just said ANYTHING!

[@shoe3634]

omg wow smart 10/10

[@dexterthoma867]

Is it wrong I love this without even seeing this yet I mean I just clicked on the video and automatically I love it

[@georgeharvey4226]

I knew this episode would be the pinnacle of Applegeek's reaction career. Here are my highlights: 3:06 And so it begins. Also, hi Applebloom's hooves. 3:07 Hi Bon-Bon. 3:35 I didn't know you could make jam out of pears. Can you do that with every fruit? 3:50 Applepsychic. 4:02 I never realised that. 4:12 Huh? Breakfast for dinner? 4:20 Applejack shocked. Also, your reaction, Applegeek. 4:29 I was half-expecting there to be other things to be buried under that board - not all of them pleasant. 5:15-5:19 So there's another fruit-related family now? First the Apples. Then Applejack's aunt and uncle, the Oranges. That Cherry pony (who can't remember the name of). Strawberry Sunrise. And now the Pears. What's next, the Bananas? 5:21-5:31 Yes, why? You don't know? 5:31 My thoughts exactly. 5:34-5:39 Didn't hide that very well. 6:05 Good point. 6:15 The season of callbacks continues. 6:33 That face. 6:34 How does it all that fit in there? 6:40 Good joke. 6:49 Cat in the mane. 7:43 Young Granny Smith. We see a lot of her in the episode. 7:55-8:01 A funny, yet crazy-believable idea. 8:01-8:05 Sharp insult. 8:14 I love the attention detail: remembering to include Luna's/Nightmare Moon's silhouette on the moon. 8:17 Reading to trees. 8:28 Tree blankets. 8:35 I agree. 8:45 I didn't notice that. 8:48 Or that. 8:52-9:30 Yes people, this really happening. The long-awaited moment has finally arrived. 9:01 Yes they are! 9:06-9:12 Because you're yellow too dude. 9:30 Most excited reaction ever! And yes, you show that checkmark of yours. 9:37 Applejack and her siblings find out they're half-pear. 9:41 Those faces. 10:56/11:15 You keep noticing things I don't. 11:25 So Applejack did get her hat from her father. Or should I say hats? She has about twenty of them. 12:15 Typical disapproving parent. 12:35 We find out Applejack inherited her father's honesty. 12:55 "Peach of a pear." 12:56-13:08 My reaction exactly. 13:19 I noticed too. How unusual is that? Perhaps the original Mane 6 are fading into the background now and ponies like Starlight are taking up the reigns. 13:25 "Cinnamon sugar on toast." 13:30-13:40 Well that would explain it. 13:43 Amazing revelation. 13:49 Not before she was married, Appleboom. 13:53 Mrs Cake's maiden name revealed. 13:55-14:11 How Mrs Cake got her Cutiemark. 14:11-14:20 We find out Applebloom inherited her talent of finding other ponies talent from her mom. 14:25 Filly Mrs Cake/Chiffon Swirl. 14:40 That's exactly what it's going to be like. Apparently that story was the inspiration for this episode. 14:47-15:01 Whoops. Also, bless you. 15:27 My lips are sealed. 15:28 Oh dear. 15:33 Typical disapproving parent. 15:39 Granny spits in disgust. 16:03 131,456 hours?! He seriously counted?! 16:11 I agree. 16:18 You've got passion yourself to do the math like that. 16:33 Yes! Love song! 16:45-16:53 Finishing a portrait in the most romantic way. 17:03 How did Granny Smith and Grand Pear not notice them running off? 17:07 That one was obvious. 17:34 Sharing a scarf. 17:48 Now she notices. 18:04-18:08 What is it with ponies and being embarrassed about saying the word love? First Applebloom and now her mother. There's nothing wrong with it. 18:26 Their Cutiemarks carved into a rock. 18:37 We find out Big Mac inherited his "eeyup" catchphrase from his mom. 18:46 Those faces - including yours Applegeek. 20:01 A secret wedding. 20:16 That's a clever callback. It was revealed before that Mayor Mare wasn't a natural grey. 20:25-20:33 Who? Oh, Big Mac with Sugarbelle. 20:38-20:52 Oh dear. This is familiar scenario. 20:58-21:02 Too late parents, they're married. 21:08-21:12 They already are Granny. 21:17-21:25 Great point, Pear Butter/Buttercup. 21:28 Again, you notice things I don't. 21:31-21:46 A tough decision, but her heart knows what's right. 21:55 I love that too. 22:10-22:18 That's true, he is technically they're grandfather. 21:21 Unfortunately not. 22:30-22:52 A touching moment. 23:23-22:59 Another touching moment. 24:11-24:33 Perhaps the most touching moment of all. Two interwoven trees, with both apples and pears growing, made from the seeds Bright Mac and Pear Butter/Buttercup planted on their wedding day. They even form a heart. Overall, this episode is everything we could've hoped for. We may not have learnt how AJ's parents met their end, but it was great to finally see them. Brilliant reaction Applegeek. You must be one happy reactor right now. Especially considering you cried at the end. Also love the extra content you included.

[@applegeek2597]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@misscandle]

So, we know that they died now. I mean, come on. They would have never gone on some trip without their children, not the kind of ponies they were. Anybody who didn't pick up all of the clues that they're deceased just HAS to believe they're still alive for some reason at this point, and if they were alive, then they'd certainly have told their kids at least SOME stories of their youth. Even if not the feud. I know that's what Lauren Faust wanted; that the parents would have died. And I don't think the concept of ORPHANS is too dang hard or dark for young children to understand. After all, there are plenty of orphaned or adopted children who would need characters like this in their shows. So I'm glad they honored Laurens wishes.

[@AsianFury20]

I was tearing up as soon as we saw the Apples' parents, but Pear Butter's song is what opened the flood gates. Speaking of songs, you have a lovely singing voice. I'm glad I could be part of the 10,000 who have subscribed to you. I came in really late, but I'm quickly becoming a big fan. :)

[@applegeek2597]

Aw, thanks. And my singing voice really isn't that great, it just got covered up a lot by the song. XD

[@AsianFury20]

Applegeek nonsense, I could hear it perfectly over the music, and you have a nice voice, sugar cube. :3

[@sarahpinho1114]

finally. someone who understands how beautiful that episode is

[@iloveplayingpr]

I really love how even in it's 7th Season the Show can still make people cry, and that's a Wonderful thing to have ^^!

[@playwithkenito]

Nobody has said this but the part where apple bloom leaves and grand pear gets surrounded by the people wanting jam is like the walking dead episode where shade leaves the chubby guy to the zombies when they went to get the medicine for the Carl (I think) and when Shane leaves and leaves the guy, the guy is surrounded my the zombies🤣 lmao

[@GhostInTheShell29]

I'm more and more proud of all the people who work for making the show. This was a heavy topic. One that most shows would avoid, let alone a show technically marketed for kids. And they handled it wonderfully. This episode could've gone wrong a million different ways. In order to work they had to be bold and push the boundaries of what is expected from any tv show, let alone a 'kids' show.

[@yoshifan3077]

9:31 yes I was so excited for this moment when we finally get to know about Apple Applejack's parents

[@theotakubrony7635]

Thank you so much, finally someone else recognized Sam Ellliot! 6 Elements of Harmony!

[@JAYDOG1337A]

definitely the best episode of the season

[@alicewilloughby4318]

3:45 - If you mean the voice sounds like William Shatner, you're right. 9:43 - So this is basically Poneo and Julitrot? Roan-meo and... Oh, ponyfeathers, someone give come up with a better pony-related "Juliet" parody name! 18:18 - "I was gonna pull you up, cover your eyes, lead you over here and say, 'Surprise!' " I've heard ths bit several times and this is the first time it's stuck me that it rhymes! And I think the writers meant it to!

[@Rage_WinterchiIl]

34:30 - 35:11 As I previously mentioned, everyone knows that their lives ended far too short, and THAT'S why everyone is sad about it. The whole episode, although _not directly,_ is bittersweet.

[@brookerickettson4950]

They had “too pure to live” vibes. 😭

[@LM_Studios95]

I cried at the song and at the end with the tree, this episode answered SO many questions in the sweetest way! PS- Your reaction made this better. Congrats on the milestone!

[@haylox669]

Thank you for including items where u teared up. Kinda gives me hope for humanity. 2 things: That hat, is Applejack's hat. An heirloom. I tried to find where u said "it's just like Applejacks"; couldn't find it. Also wanna note; Felicia Day!!! Voice of Buttercup. Producer of Geek and Sundry, and Critical Role!!! Among other things. If u ever have listening time, check out her one shot on CR. This is the reaction I hoped for, and the reason you are in my top 3 reactors. Thumbs up.

[@haylox669]

54:02 thx

[@XyKP1fan]

I'm so glad you weren't spoiled about the episode! It was fantastic, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it again and couldn't stop smiling throughout your entire reaction/commentary. I think this is the closest we're ever going to get with the Apple Parents with the show showcasing their lives before marriage and solidifying that the Apple Parents have passed, and it's unlikely the show will touch on it again. But I am still happy about this episode, as you said, it was a celebration of their life, not a mourning of their death. I agree with everything you said in your commentary. I always felt that Applejack left the farm as a filly soon after her parents' death, that their death was caused by some form of self-sacrifice in protecting their children (maybe from Timberwolves or a fire that broke out from a lightning strike in the orchard or forest), and I also always felt that Applejack was harboring a lot of emotions inside from her parents death and that is why she pushes herself to ensure that she is a reliable, dependable pony and so overprotective of Applebloom. So it was nice to see that others have the same feelings. I agreed and connected with you so much, I can't say it all but it's pretty much everything you said in your commentary. That scene with Big Mac & Burnt Oak is probably my favorite in the episode. And thank you for playing the Pony Christmas 'Days Gone By' song at the end. I adore that song and accepted as cannon of the Apple Family singing about honoring their deceased parents since I first heard it, even though it's a Christmas album for us of songs we already know pretty much. But hearing it again after watching the episode is so amazing because of how in line it is with it! I sort of picture the Apple Family singing this song every Hearth's Warming Eve. I've written a lot, but again, a truly phenomenal episode that I think can finally brings us closure with the Apple Family without the show having to say that they passed on directly. We may never get the story of what happened to them, but I think this episode brings it full circle and is the closest we're going to get, which I'm fine with it. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your reaction/commentary and I know I'll come back to watch it again when I need to smile. (^w^) Have a great evening, Applegeek Sir. You're amazing!

[@applegeek2597]

Thank you!

[@BlueyHeelerHere543]

Applejack: Bright Mac and Buttercup?! Those are out parents’ names! The other bronies: ...cool. Applegeek: YES!!! YES!!! YEEEEES!!!!✊🏻

[@arumikahaven]

This is so beautiful....I was screaming and freaking out along with you! the only two things I would have also liked to see added was how they passed, and at least Big Mac's birth. But this was a gorgeous episode

[@gusgarcia-arellano4604]

No matter how many time I see that episode, it always make my cry. :')

[@Galistarwater]

I cried every time I rewatch this episode. Love your review and your channel

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

Nope. Still makes me shed tears. That's good storytelling right there.

[@Calena]

I love your reaction! Love it! Love it! LOVE IT! There are so many Apple stories I want to see in this show... And that christmas song, Days Gone By, is my favourite of the album! This is so, so incredible that you sung it, I sung it together! After this, I needed to do that artwork for you, I'm sorry if I messed it up! Awesome commentary as well!

[@applegeek2597]

Ohhhh, Kaperon shared that with me, but I wasn't sure who did it or how to get in touch with you. Thank you so much for that! It was amazing! And I'm glad you enjoyed the song. I wasn't sure I ever wanted to do any karaoke, but when I remembered this song, I just had to do it, and that's actually the point at which I realized this had to be my 10k special. ^_^

[@Calena]

xD

[@Nazo-kage]

4 months later and this episode still hits me in the feels.

[@supersaiyanpony5327]

Applegeek you're not the only one that felt crying. This episode touched me on a personal level so yeah keep up being an amazing youtuber. I look up to you as a youtube idol.

[@marl3nb984]

Applegeek, I just recently started to watching all your reactions to this amazing show. I thoroughly appreciate and enjoy the indepth analysis you do for each episode. I have always enjoyed this episode as we see a bit more of applejack's family. I also want to let you know how much I enjoyed your singing as you have a great voice. I also love the song as I can relate to the lose of a family member (my dad pass from a brain tumor when I was 11 years old). Anyway thank you for creating this channel.

[@Luigi_Mario_1997]

29:30 Fuck...I’m already crying my eyes out. It’s December 31st, 2019, bound to be 2020, I’m glad that I’ve watched this until this part of the video. Happy new year, to you all!

[@cosmiccat9084]

This was the episode that convinced me to see the whole series😹

[@cutebaby05aj6]

I cried. This is my favorite episode so far of the show. Top 5 for sure.

[@LiLiCrossing16]

I can't stand to see applegeek cry. Also, I didn't know could sing. Congratulations on 10K Subs!

[@applegeek2597]

Thank you!

[@LiLiCrossing16]

Your welcome. :) Also, I meant to type, "I didn't know *you* could sing."