[Blind Commentary] "The Hearth's Warming Club" - My Little Pony: FiM Season 8 Ep 15

[@blankslate6364]

Happy holidays~ ? Slowly and steadily making my way...

[@northwesternohiorailfan5622]

im a big fan of you im also a brony i got my own mlp oc her names bluesheer

[@djpyroteknikz135]

@Blank Slate - ...downtown, walking fast. Faces pass and I'm home bound.

[@ShayTheValiant]

Inb4 Scootaloo is confirmed an orphan.

[@eddieblight4430]

Make it my way down town walking fast faces past and I’m home bound dun dun dun dun dun dun

[@jamiruddinahmed7656]

Blank Slate yo blank check some one loves you

[@mythrilldragon549]

Sandbar is so Tree Huggers nephew. Just look at his dad.

[@Chozo_Ghost]

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they did turn out to be related in some way!

[@alexmalcolm6309]

I'd buy that.

[@miraculouseveraftersforeve91]

@@Chozo_Ghost Same, and his mom has a hair color similar to tree hugger's!

[@theberrby6836]

Does that mean his dad is Tree Huggers brother? Hmm that's cool, I think.

[@theberrby6836]

@@miraculouseveraftersforeve91 Oh.. So, or his mom's sister. lol

[@Narrator007]

3:39 "Spike, you already got your wings. Isn't that gift enough?" I believe that Rarity's love may still on the little guy's wish list.

[@rebeccaw939]

My favorite quote: “Magic powder plus love equals Gak.” XD

[@fusionomni305]

I have some serious respect for Gallus now.

[@mylittlebrony2130]

Me too also is it just me or does gallus look like a wonderbolt ???

[@fusionomni305]

I see a lot of people bring that up, actually. He kinda does. He's also the first cartoonishly colored griffin we've seen in the show so far, I believe.

[@mylittlebrony2130]

@@fusionomni305 I wonder why ?

[@fusionomni305]

Not sure.

[@Serrazelgobaa]

+my little brony Griffon designs seem to be based on various types of birds: bald eagles (Gilda), vultures (Grandpa Gruff), falcons, and there were even some background griffons with owl or crow-like features in the Last treasure of Griffonstone... I guess Gallus' design is just inspired by the Blue Macaw, which has bright blue and yellow feathers.

[@PotterBrony82]

You know what I got for Hearth's Warming? It was a banner freaking year at the Griffon kingdom, I got a carton of cigarettes. Grandpa Gruff grabbed me and said, "hey, smoke up Gallus."

[@j-yoshi64_justcallmej]

I understood that reference.

[@nairocamilo]

You've got my respect pal

[@deskish3930]

oh my god, i kept wondering what this episode reminded me of and you just hit the nail on the head

[@Doomzdeh]

Honestly the best comment here. Though Gallus is sooooo much more likable than Bender could ever be.

[@SciRei7H3dEG3NeR4T3]

This is the best episode for the season so far. 🤔 Good character development, world building, no moments where anyone within the Mane Six are stupid horses.

[@futabanarugonzalez3399]

Ocellus and Silvertream are so cute, I just love them so much Gallus shall my baby

[@fusionomni305]

Ocellus- Cutest bug ever Silverstream- Precious Birb Gallus- Needs extra hugs

[@n0ts0ap]

Ocellus is a pretty changeling!

[@dianagarciad8870]

Be my baby

[@Chozo_Ghost]

Poor orphan Catbirb needs hugs :3

[@kasakro9829]

FSFFFSS CATBIRB I'M-

[@kapotatoe3190]

@@bbueno2009 well..... Good job on turning my gay mode on friend! OwO

[@JoshuAOfficial24]

It's. a. GRIFFON!

[@Aquilaaa]

@@JoshuAOfficial24 It's a catbirb

[@shinnyboppers9802]

@@JoshuAOfficial24 *_Did you mean: Catbirb_*

[@Kelaiah01]

This episode made Gallus my favorite. X3

[@23gameoverlord]

i'm calling it right now Gallus is future Element of Loyalty, he's rough around the edges but so far i've seen this guy care about his friends he actually cares about. he even tries to make them (which was bad on his part), but he owned to it.

[@leohino9211]

@@23gameoverlord Actually he's the element of magic.

[@demonchild__gacha9371]

Clayton Johnson Actually, he is mostly the power of friendship, but in season 9 episode 3 I think? He has the element of loyalty going to him, but they don’t have any elements in particular connected to them.

[@Aiza-lf6zc]

X3

[@someothername2585]

21:57 Silver Stream: "I'll stay with him" Galus: Yes I'll finally get some alone time with her Ocellus:"Me too" Galus: nooooo what are you doing, you ruined everything XD

[@Shigeru0508]

I like Smulders story the most. Such a nice ending~

[@feqbrony8989]

Yeah, kind of reminds me of another story: Of Mice and Men, where the ending is hilarious!

[@crow464]

@@feqbrony8989 Reminds me of another story, too!: *The time I **_almost_** cut myself with a kitchen knife!*

[@funcoolfunfun]

This episode temporarily made Gallus my favorite Student.

[@Chozo_Ghost]

I'm having severe difficulties on who to make my permanent Young Six favorite...I love all of them, so it's too hard for me to pick a favorite out of all of them!

[@28Hazefur]

This ep definitely set Gallus as my Young Six fav

[@kasakro9829]

"temporarily" _ga s p_

[@funcoolfunfun]

A later episode (not spoiling anything) put Smolder back in first.

[@kasakro9829]

funcoolfunfun Assuming I know what you're talking about, I could say the same tbh Smolder kinda rivals Gallus now as my favorite because of a recent episode....;000

[@DesertedPikachugirl]

“I have no family” JEEZ THAT TURNED DARK QUICK...

[@StainedBrain]

7:36 "Just you wait, just you wait.." (Hamliton)

[@crovax1375]

I can't wait to hear a remix of our new favorite holiday songs! Also, since Twilight went and got a permission slip signed by Silverstreams parents, I'd just assumed that she would have known about Gallus's family situation.

[@zencyn4682]

Who's to say she didn't. They said at the end they suspected Gallus but were giving him the chance to be honest. Maybe they reasoned why because of knowing his family situation.

[@dulguunmurunbarsbold210]

Of course she knows, it makes the most sense

[@sunshineespeon517]

That's what I always thought! Still, for the sake of anyone who missed Surf and/or Turf, it would have been nice to have a scene of Twilight and Dash discussing their suspicions. I mean, Gallus is a troublemaker by nature as is Smolder. Such a scene wouldn't have taken long, wouldn't necessarily have to reveal the orphan bombshell early, and Twi and Dash would have come out looking better for it.

[@EmmyJeanBean]

I'm glad you liked this episode! I also loved it to pieces! It made me love Gallus a whole lot more. And I also loved how we got to learn how different walks of life celebrate the holidays in MLP FiM.

[@Chozo_Ghost]

If you were as happy as I was about the character development of the Young Six, then I can't WAIT for your reaction to "What Lies Beneath" (Episode 22)! If you though the development in this episode was satisfying, then that episode will make you leak serious amounts of liquid pride! :3

[@jamiruddinahmed7656]

Justin Galloway hi

[@kindracorbridge8818]

Justin Galloway Is episode 22 out? Can you please send me the link because I can't find it.

[@Chozo_Ghost]

Long story short, I googled it and found a link to a DailyMotion video of the episode on Equestria Daily. Try that out! Try googling "Equestria Daily - What Lies Beneath" or something along those lines and that should work

[@kindracorbridge8818]

Justin Galloway Okay, I'll try that. Thank you.

[@MayvaAva]

I haven't watched the episode yet but now I'm hype

[@nomad123ad]

Twilight : "Since You obviously know that Hearthswarming is about coming together..." Blank : "Wow"

[@lightshade1960]

Why is it so hard not to laugh at ur jokes?! Anyways love ur videos and Happy Holidays!! (That's right I'm early!!)

[@jamiruddinahmed7656]

Idk

[@lightshade1960]

@@jamiruddinahmed7656 I REGRET NOTHING!!

[@booklover4330]

I think it's just his personality/charisma. Meaning he's just a great guy.

[@lightshade1960]

@@booklover4330 I know right?! He's just the best!! Now I wonder where Epic V is? I haven't heard from her in a while.

[@minecraftkitty2484]

Same,i never laugh that much so um surprised

[@admcleo]

Love the tiny details of the different gaff with Silverstreams tippy taps

[@absentialucci]

I swear, despite having seen it three times, that ending still brings a tear to my eye.

[@SparkleyStar02]

Same here my friend

[@CitraStitches]

Gallus is so wholesome. All of them are wholesome.

[@mooncrest1135]

Gallus is my favorite student! He's so great! And his snark! I love it!

[@feqbrony8989]

This was easily the best Hearth's Warming episode I've ever seen. Hits right in the feels, doesn't it?

[@weavedworlds]

Hah, Blank, you guessed right about Gallus. When I was watching this episode I was just like "Come on, who could this? Who-o-o-o? I can't decide!" :D Btw good job at reacting :D p.s. and Silverstream slapping the bucket was so cuuuuute

[@snowywolfyt1085]

Tree Hugger is Sandbar's aunt without a doubt

[@absentialucci]

And here we have an episode that is simply a joy to watch. Let's do it!

[@diegoproductions7926]

Lack of songs? THIS EPISODE HAD 2 AMAZING ONES!!!

[@nairocamilo]

La La La La la la la....... la.... * descends into shyness *

[@jneal214]

It's like every episode about these students make me appreciate them more.

[@josephschultz3301]

I already liked him because of his tendency to be a sarcastic jackass, but I think this episode alone made Gallus my favorite out of the students. Poor guy needs a lot of hugs.

[@urchinnation9590]

I feel so bad for Gallus...

[@saraiayala6584]

Awww don't cry Is gonna make me cry *crying * I cried like snoopy!

[@Aiza-lf6zc]

-Its smuckers delicious concord grape jelly -no its welchs delicious concord grape jelly

[@RpGfreak901]

I initially guessed that it was Ocellus because she can just turn into any of them!

[@catluvr2]

That "Ooh!" at the end of the episode was cute.

[@glenn3317]

Character development for one of the students! Finally! :D Love them even more. Especially Gallus because of this episode. Also I didn't get the Breakfast Club reference until you said it so... You're not alone there. :)

[@snowywolfyt1085]

Smolder staying with ponies for two weeks, 5 seconds into the first song: REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@RaichuWizDom]

Ocellus has the absolute best holiday story, by a wide margin. That said, you can't help but wonder... "Say, you yaks sure do smash things a lot. Isn't that kinda violent?" -"Yak can't help but notice ponies still have Timberwolf problem while yaks do not." "... Point taken." You just know that kind of conversation has to happen at some point. Bonus points for Gallus and his voice cracking, though. That was pretty decent acting. His animations there, too, the little fist-balling, nice touch.

[@SpacialRend7]

This was another fun Hearth's Warming episode. Interesting stories from the young six with adorable, funny and sad moments from everyone. Gallus' story kinda broke me though. I felt bad for him so much, that my fondness for his character grew. One of my favorite parts of the episode was seeing the Storm King and Queen Novo make their first series cameo(even though they're book illustrations), I hope to see the other characters from the movie make an appearance soon. Great reaction Blank. =)

[@VoodooGMusic]

This episode completely disrupted my seasonal feels clock. You have to imagine, here in Europe we've had an extremely uncommonly hot summer, I've been at the beach at the Silver Lake (used to be a mine a long time ago, now it's a lake hence the name) all the time, went swimming, drank cocktails, went sunbathing, and then I come home and suddenly there's a Christmas episode. So I watch it, and then the weather cools down just slightly and suddenly I have the Christmas Heebie Jeebies, and even worse! Halloween is on the way and the stores are selling spooky stuff! So I'm having both the Christmas Heebie Jeebies, the Halloween Sppoks and the Summer Jams!!! this is ridiculous!

[@SuperRavensfan101]

Interesting to see Gallus not having anyone else family-wise in his life makes sense when you think about his attitude definitely comes off as an eff... shoot it’s holidays season already? And I didn’t get blank a gift Well now I just feel bad Happy Holidays tho... in August.... Yeah

[@833time]

Some of the Young 6's stories were almost like the Titanic''s story. Silverstream's story of Celebrating A holiday 3 days in a row due to the Storm King's death is very satisfying. I'm actually very happy that she celebrates a movie villain's demise from falling off the edge of the balcony & shattering to pieces. She might not know it though, so I'll tell her.

[@SparkleyStar02]

He did 'storm' in on their lives and in order to escape his wrath, the Hippogriffs went underwater. I think she'll still be rather happy.

[@833time]

That's 1 thing she has, pure excitement. Maybe that's her element. When she learned that The Storm King fell to his death & Shattered to pieces, she was very happier than before. I think what else she might find awesome is that the shattered to pieces, he landed right next to the palace's stairs. Silverstream loves stairs.

[@SparkleyStar02]

@@833time Exactly!

[@833time]

I know, right? I mean, I have seen a lot of villains fall to their deaths in various movies throughout the years. That's what makes a movie climatic. Disney uses it a lot. It was also in Die Hard.

[@SparkleyStar02]

@@833time I haven't even thought of that.

[@witchingalong931]

The way you said goop. gOOOp. XD It killed me.

[@mettaton4876]

One thing I've noticed about the intro is that during that big shot of the castle and school,every character in it has had an episode with them as one of the main focuses...except Vinyl :3

[@ShayTheValiant]

Inb4 Scootaloo is confirmed an orphan.

[@Kelaiah01]

How?

[@ShayTheValiant]

They made someone else an orphan before Scootaloo.

[@Kelaiah01]

They've never come out and said Scootaloo is an orphan, nor have they given any clear hints that she is. Gallus openly stated he doesn't have a family, which is a clear indicator that he's an orphan. Scootaloo's got nothing to do with this.

[@joshblackwell8632]

@@ShayTheValiant Thats because Scootaloo isn't a orphan and no that isn't a spoiler. I remember it being stated that she wasn't a orphan. There is even proof to back that up.

[@mwizachihana9551]

The did not confirm she is, she probably has a family but their just being saved for somewhere this season.

[@twilightbestpony9248]

This was a really good episode. 🙂 Good character development for the students.

[@autumbreeze1129]

5:07 wait. All 3 of you have wings now and instead of all flying out the window and likely catching the culprit easy, you run out through the halls to get outside, giving them more time to escape? 8:58 this line gave me pause for a moment when I first watched this episode, but, after thinking it over, with the current time of year it was in Equestria at the end of season 7, add the 2-3 months during which the school was built, it made sense. Does show Ocelus was interested in pony culture long before the school started. 11:59 funny fact: the Yak's holiday literally translates to Smashfest 😆 13:23 huh. Reminds me of that Catch the Fish thing at the Salmon Run in Brother Bear 16:40 uh, bit of an overreaction there, everyone. It's not like Twilight wouldn't EVER let you go home. It would just be for that year's holiday break 20:09 and as interesting a reveal as this was, I'm a little peeved too. MLP, you've danced around whether or not Scootaloo was an orphan for the last 7 1/2 seasons and yet you're outright saying Galus is an orphan? WTF, MLP? Yes, I know it was confirmed by those books that Scoots has parents who are away all the time and she lives with her lesbian aunts, but my point still stands. Though that does beg the question 1, why Galus was chosen for the Friendship School in the first place and 2, why Grandpa Gruff brought him over or even cared when Galus ran away Or why he cared whether or not Galus stayed at the school when Galus is an orphan and not a part of his family. Man, now my head hurts. 22:19 well, even if you guys didn't stay, he still would've known what it was like. I'm pretty sure Twilight and the others would've let him join in the festivities in between parts of the lessons.

[@BLUERAYGUNER]

Gallus first confirmed orphan?

[@SuperSwordman1]

I always thought Changlings did celebrate Hearth's Warming...as an all you can eat buffet. Glad to see I"m not alone in that. Even though I'm clearly wrong Also, Gabby and Gilda sisters, headcanon put forward, tell me I'm wrong

[@theThomas1a]

Gallus...more like Gal’sAss! I’m tired please help

[@theThomas1a]

I like the episode though, it was fun

[@kasakro9829]

gallass gaylus huh

[@raymondpenland4310]

15:55 Didn't know Zach Snyder took over production here.

[@raymondpenland4310]

Oh crap, just realized Blank made the same joke I made. Forgive me, Blank-senpai?

[@7Seraphem7]

This was a really great ep, very feelsy and with a ton of great worldbuilding. Second best HW ep for me after Carol. Also fun fact, the Yak holiday? Snildarfest? 'Snildar' is Icelandic for 'Smash'.

[@superfuntimes5408]

8:41 cue twilight saying sweep to music

[@truexenith8596]

Applejack wasn't there, so no fast way to solve it. Also, Blank Check broke the fourth wall and mentioned America.

[@Louise1025_LimbusCompany]

They are doing everything literally.

[@lujay9620]

I’m going to be editing thru the episode The intro sort of gave me vibes of the first movie Silver trying to smash was absolutely adorable!

[@Rockhoppr3]

"Turtle Butt-Boy" That's your name from now on, Sandbar

[@saraiayala6584]

There tears of Puppy eyes

[@urchinnation9590]

I loved this episode!

[@RockandStoneVForKarl]

Aside from "The End in Friend' I really enjoy all the episodes so far in the 2nd half of s8

[@AtypicalStart]

In a alternate reality Rainbowdash:pinkiepie !!!! *yells for 21 hours*

[@Galinn_Arts]

There is another really good student episode later on in the season

[@scooterberryshadow8917]

This is why Gallus is my favorite...

[@SparkleyStar02]

_Hearth's Warming Eve is here once again!_

[@beesko6541]

Gallous : Cuzin's what are does!!!??? Me: LOL XD dank meme

[@skylermaves7272]

Hearth's Warming Eve has a club now? I miss when it was just a weirder Christmas. (My oc on the other hoof hates the holiday)

[@ultimatespidybawlz2198]

"Taco Tuesday" quoted by silver stream and sonata dusk the siren

[@TheCommenterDragon]

It was an awesome episode.

[@quantum_brake5788]

Well... Blank are back

[@katheralockharte4718]

They are young so they learn things much faster is all!

[@emile8059]

this is my favorite episode in the season because Gallus is the best and he is adorable >w

[@nightshadow3449]

I'm watching this for the second time and I just realized that it's a play on the Breakfast Club and I love it!!!

[@someothername2585]

Sandbar's sister is so cute

[@robhobart3544]

Your awsome Blank. Keep up the great work on the episode's. 😊

[@yn-chan27]

guy with the turtles sounds like treehugger a little bit the way he talks so like hippie

[@a.t.toribio2576]

22:00 Blank: Yes! 22:02 Blank: YEs!! 22:04 Blank: YES!!! 22:05 Blank: YEAH!!!! LOL!

[@booklover4330]

Love this episode, just really great one.

[@n0ts0ap]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THE EPISODES OF SEASON 8 WHEN THE STUDENTS ARE IN IT!!!!!!! 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@sethcarlow8363]

I miss this Ep 15 and saw the Other ep 16. wow it was really good.

[@phox1298]

Can we talk about that time skip? Ep 10, Hearts and Hooves Day, Ep 15, Hearts Warming Eve

[@iclynnx]

The timeline in MLP makes no sense lol

[@Takisan111]

I loved this episode. My one complaint was Sandbar at the end when he really pushes his theory that Ocellus was the the culprate. Sandbar won me over early on as his mellow attitude made him a fair and open minded mediator between the student 6 as well as a drive to do the take action when his friends need him. Here however we see that he is prejudiced against changelings, even if that changeling is one of his best friends. It's kind of unsettling.

[@DragonGirl2000]

I love Your Reaction's Blank keep up the good work :)

[@kasakro9829]

fsfsfs I cant wait until you see episode 22 >:33

[@Narrator007]

17:51 Silverstream: "And at the end of the night, Queen Novo is gonna give out presents!" Blank: "So hands-on. Why doesn't Celestia do that?" Because she doesn't have hands. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4msfYGkmLaqfpY

[@bencemajor4905]

Poor Gallus I didn't know that he's an orphan. He did ruin the decorations, but he wanted to stay with his friends. He dosen't knows what it's like to have parents or siblings. He has a life similar to Naruto's. Looks like he has two choices: either he gets adopted by a couple who will love and support him, or he will make a family of his own. Anyway I hope he will have a better life becouse no one deserves to be lonely. Also this is the fourth Hearth's Warming episode. I hope we'll have a third Nightmare Night episode where the students go trick or treating.

[@rollingthunder1043]

OK, I'm really late to this party, but at 12:49 where you say Snilldarfest has an A+ name... it's even cleverer when you know that "Snilldar" is the Icelandic word for "smash". So Snilldarfest probably pretty-directly translates from Yakyakistani to Ponish as "The Festival of Smashing".

[@joshblackwell8632]

I would hate to live in Griffonstone.

[@rge1521]

I'm just now realising that Hearth's warming club is a reference to the Breakfast club. I think. Correct me if i'm wrong

[@beesko6541]

When gallous was in there office after she was called I think they were replaced by changeling

[@Talmuck]

3:10 FiNaLlY

[@cr0ssley]

4:00 NOOOOOO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO *Gak theme starts playing*

[@futabanarugonzalez3399]

I love this episode so much, look so cute

[@rainbowdash7918]

I agree)

[@johnneal3319]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who got the Breakfast Club reference until after watching the episode 😋

[@Double-R-Nothing]

A holiday centered around smashing? That's Valentine's Day.

[@changelingkingcocoon5029]

The show finally addresses the topic of orphans, and it's not Scootaloo?!

[@changelingkingcocoon5029]

btamamura I understand that. I don't know enough about the novels to know exactly what they say (though I don't deny their canonicity). However, I am aware of that Twitter post. And I'd have to make the argument that in Parental Glidance, how Scootaloo talks makes it sound like parental figures are missing from her life, which contradicts the "loving parents" comment. As for her aunts, that still means her parents are missing from the picture. And why has Scootaloo never mentioned anything about her parents *or* her aunts? And at the end of Parental Glidance, I did not see pride in Scootaloo's eyes, I saw a longing sadness. As heartwarming as that scene is supposed to be, it actually broke my heart that Scootaloo never got that kind of attention. Also, my comment technically wasn't supposed to be taken seriously. It was a sarcastic comment, intended to portray mock shock. And to be fair, I'm glad the show was willing to address the topic of orphans, even if there was little elaboration.

[@wyren925]

my top 3 favourite students are oselis sandbar and gales in that order not that ennyone asked

[@youngmasterzhi]

20:07 And you said he learned that griffon history fact from his family!!

[@aritt2659]

LOLOL I LOVE your videos ❤❤❤

[@HunterWhoLaughs]

I like we found out more about young six.