[Blind Commentary] "Rock Solid Friendship" - My Little Pony: FiM S7 E04

[@blankslate6364]

It's hard to choose what I like more, Maud or kites. Glad to be back. The past couple weeks have been a nightmare. I have a lot of research to catch up on, but I shouldn't be completely swamped with work like that again for a while. Should be getting to episode 5 sometime this week.

[@jennywise6360]

Blank Slate hi what's up

[@cookiecarrot5907]

2nd like hoi plz react to sister o flurry heart :3

[@Tommy_Waltion]

hey do you can you react to other video other then ponies ? i just thinking would you like to react to five night at freddy muscial just thinking you know :3

[@mlplovermakertwiligthshy]

Blank Slate I like maud much better

[@michaelaburns734]

Blank Slate more of a fan of both

[@brainstorm623]

Derby: "Yeah, I just got hit in the head with a pizza. But on the plus side: free pizza!"

[@blankslate6364]

I can't argue with that logic.

[@WasabiKitCat]

Always gotta look on the bright side.

[@tessmacfarland1425]

Don't dump

[@tessmacfarland1425]

Abus

[@MattTOB618]

"The pizza is aggressive"

[@Narrator007]

13:33 Maud: "You don't look a day over 600." I'll take Princess Pick Up Lines for a thousand, Alex.

[@ukrytatozsamosc330]

"Rock. You are a rock. Grey. You are grey. Like a rock. Which you are. Rock."

[@ferretfang5515]

Ukryta Tożsamość lol

[@ferretfang5515]

Ukryta Tożsamość o

[@josiemac7807]

Ukryta Tożsamość BEAUTIFUL. *claps* Brought tears to me eyes.

[@Narrator007]

12:18 "Starlight, what did you do to get that glue?" Visited the Ponyville retirement home and _convinced_ a few ponies that life was no longer worth living.

[@blankslate6364]

Classic Starlight.

[@mingchen7704]

technically glue can be made with only their hooves. so it could just be "hoof" clipings (ya know like nail clipping). but more likely, it is probably planted based glue. those can be made from tree sap. or the most basic glue can be made with wheat, milk and water. so no need to get so dark.

[@Narrator007]

@@mingchen7704 Of course, but being accurate takes all the fun out of it. :)

[@FlutterLights]

16:51 Blank: um... Me: no. Blank: Um Me: Blank, no, bad... Blank: UM!

[@blankslate6364]

**spritzes Blank with water bottle**

[@DissedRedEngie]

Woooo *daily reminder that there was a kite in starlight's room back in season 6 finale* oooo

[@moffant4916]

A Very Disappointed Red Engineer dude thats awesome.. thanks.

[@blankslate6364]

Oh my god

[@bleepclick7437]

Ikr, I noticed that the first time I watched it!

[@Ragglefragable]

"I don't think the world is ready for Maud and Trixie in the same scene." Tell THAT to the thousands of Maud/Trixie crack-shippers XDDDD

[@pandailithehippogriff3703]

Plata Jr. cough cough *Loppoditty* cough cough

[@434444334]

Silver Diamond sorry but starlight x Trixie seems too be more stronger with the fan base as of season 6 opinion based

[@robikkupegasus7039]

Man, I watch plenty of reaction videos for this episode but waiting for yours to this one has been worth it... Absolutely great stuff, I can agree this is probably Mauds strongest outing as a character.

[@blankslate6364]

Glad you enjoyed it ^^

[@JAD-nb1io]

7:34 Lyra rock blank.exe has stopped working. Ha! Same.

[@arellajardin2323]

When I saw the Lyra Bon Bon bit, I knew we'd get a great reaction from Blank.

[@blankslate6364]

:]

[@ferretfang5515]

John Driskell lol

[@marchaasa.k.a.tyrannexthed2425]

You're 10 seconds off.

[@accursedstudios3289]

I personally think this episode it a lesson to shippers. Pinkie is FORCING their friendship and you don't do that. A friendship should be narural, and not forced by others. Same thing applies to all of the people who do nothing but ship EVERYTHING and EVERYBODY. But about your commentary, love love LOVE it as always. It is fun to hear your reactions.

[@blankslate6364]

Glad to hear :D

[@EpicFableBean]

"I need a rock that satifies my needs" Oh god Blank Check I mean if thats what your into....

[@blankslate6364]

Shhhhhhh

[@boba4]

Totally Legit Recap of "Gift of Maud Pie" takes that idea and trots away with it.

[@studioshadowcross]

I have a feeling that Maud and Trixie might already know each other. Trixie did spend some time on the rock farm, after all.

[@blankslate6364]

Good point. I'd like to see that flashback, heh

[@Narrator007]

26:05 "Somewhere in the distance, Sunburst is just crying in the corner." It's tough to compete with all these mares.

[@maryrecall3085]

Maudelina because she's maudlin, I get it, I can word. Blank, your reactions make me as happy as Maud.

[@o_o-037]

MAUD SMILED TWICE! SHE USUALLY SMILES ONLY ONCE PER EPISODE! IT'S A SIGN OF THE APOCALYPSE DRAWING CLOSER! ----- Y'know what they say in Minecraft; If you find a beautiful underground cavern, set up camp. I hope Ponyville Adjacent becomes a recurring tourist destination. And it's Tax free since Maud & Starlight were the ones who discovered it.

[@mistywestbrook1514]

nobody says that XD

[@nathanboerner2256]

I enjoy your witty commentary and on the spot humor, 10/10 bro will continue to watch

[@blankslate6364]

Glad you enjoy ^^

[@nathanboerner2256]

we would really get along real well in person but for now just talking is good for me ^.^ keep up the funny stuffs

[@jervisangelopitao7118]

Maud: "rocks take on different properties when interacting with magic. With the right stone you could rule all of equestria if you wanted to" *OMG DID SHE FORESHADOW THE STORM KING????!*

[@Ziuk1990]

Fun fact: in Polish, Maud's full name sounds like 'modelina', which means… polymer clay. ;)

[@SpacialRend7]

Yeah, this just might be my new favorite Maud episode too. Looking at that flashback scene with her and Starlight left me speechless, as well as that Lyra shaped rock gag.😋

[@calery5714]

That Derpy loop at the End killed me.

[@blankslate6364]

She's set for life with all that pizza

[@CountMonsparkle]

Glad to see you survived your worst month at university (probably). And your reward was a fantastic Maud-episode ^^ I was actually really worried when I was going into this episode because I wasn't sure how much more they could do with Maud. I never should've doubted Nick Confalone though x)

[@blankslate6364]

Quite a good reward it was. :D

[@Narrator007]

3:47 "Yeah, another Ponyville regular!" This season is starting to remind me of act 1 of Welcome to Ponyville with the guest characters moving in.

[@gage10100]

14:37 i know Pinkie just want to make her sister happy by get her and Starlight together but i don't think it's going to happen because we all know that Starlight is saving her self for Trixie

[@charadreemurr1818]

My thoughts exactly!

[@Narrator007]

1:42 "Just her." Maud has always been in a class by herself. Nick Confalone just decided to make it literal.

[@Fearless_Kat]

Man, we're in the same boat with terrible finals workloads. Except its animation work for me. Anyway, really glad you managed to squeeze this one out. Don't worry about being late with the other videos, school is always first.

[@blankslate6364]

Good luck to you!

[@AnAmericanMusician]

I still love how Maud fucks up Rarity's entire world view by saying that everything she's made was common and basic.

[@wattsink2009]

18:14 “My rocks are inadequate!” Blank Check (2017)

[@SuperMuskett]

7:36 that breakdown from blank though like omg

[@geluk_kirosi4906]

YOUR A COMMON GEM

[@geluk_kirosi4906]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@bryanttorres95]

First we got the Fluttertree meme, knows it's time to start the Starkite meme.

[@funnyisntscary]

i can read expressions, and at 7:45 Pinkie is silently implying to Lyra, "You better cooperate, or you are going to be the next on my list!"

[@theThomas1a]

Glad to have you back. Can't wait to see the next episode.

[@blankslate6364]

wooh~

[@theThomas1a]

Blank Slate wooh hoo~!

[@atlascode3822]

there eyes after pinkie took the photo had me laughing on the floor

[@thefool727]

13:41 Blank Check and Starlight Glimmer:hahhahahahahahahahah Me: your so in SYNC!? Me: THEY EVEN LAUGH FOR THE SAME LENGTH

[@starfox5647]

I like your way of thinking, especially at the bed scene. It matches mine.

[@Narrator007]

8:17 "You could just make this a giant innuendo." Go big or go home, as Trixie would say!

[@22Tesla]

12:19 Anyone else think Starlight''s little expression here is kinda cute and sweet?

[@osh7mainmenu497]

"Pinkie has bonding activities for the next 7 hours." - Blank 2017

[@YeCrustModifier]

Been so waiting for your reaction to this ^_^

[@blankslate6364]

^^

[@AmberWrath]

Dear blank slate, let me tell you this last week has been me refreshing your page every 3-4 hours to see if this video is up

[@HazySkies]

That's why I clicked the little bell to give my phone notifications any time there's an upload

[@blankslate6364]

Sorry to make you wait :p

[@Narrator007]

3:30 This has been a test of the Emergency Pinkie System.

[@haylox669]

Lol. That Derpy gif on altro. Love your reactions and shipping 🙂.

[@ZegohsOfZegCrew]

altro? Outro.

[@haylox669]

Meh. Aluminum/Aluminium. But thank you. I will spell it that way. I'm not at my computer atm.

[@blankslate6364]

More like ow-tro with all that head damage

[@haylox669]

:-)

[@dpcnreactions7062]

WOW, my daughter is such a fan of this site but I have never understood why a grown man would be interested in My Little Pony or Sailor Moon! I totally respect you for your choice and I have gotten used to hearing your voice in the background as my daughter watches and talks non stop in my ear off about this and Minecraft. Sometimes, All I hear sometimes are female voices screaming. At first, I thought my daughter was watching Pat and Jen as the voices sound similar! She also watches a lot of Preston plays and that guy really gives that newb guy a hard time. Like it or not, you and your crew are part of my reality now and my daughter laughs as she sticks it in my face. You folks really seem to be having lots of fun.

[@nebuladusk8839]

7:45 blank.exe has stopped working, i agree with ya XD

[@shadesofvioletvoid4194]

"Maudalina Daisy Pie" Yes I love this name

[@DLAlucard]

I don't know if they have put out a statement about the focus of this season. I know they sometimes do like 'exploring Equestria' was a couple seasons back. Though if they haven't I think part of there vision for this season is the expansion of Ponyville. Not just by bringing in characters like Maud or humanising Celestial's struggles. I mean like showing Bulk not just as a meat head that works at the Spa but how he seems to enjoy doing many little odd jobs around the town. I'd like to see him maybe open a gym or expand his role in the spa with weight lifting lessons down the line after the CMC helped him discover that talent. It wouldn't need to be in the foreground or focus of an episode, just background flavour. Then there are background nods keeping continuity of the 100th episode on things like Lyra and Bonbon always being around each other. Now I know people might still call ''That's just fan-service and so its bad.' but honestly its not and let me make a comparisons to show why. Look at the Simpsons, I know some don't like the recent series but I'm sure most agree it has a vibrant breathing town with locals most know to the point of intimate details. I don't believe people complain of Lenny and Carl are shown together do they? Though just through showing them in the background together time and again its known that they are good friends and later on they do expand that Lenny might have something for Carl. Then lets look at South Park, another long running show that is always going from strength to strength but also keeps a vast caste of well known background characters who's personal lives we know a lot about because they sometimes got an episode or background interactions to tell us about them. Jimbo and Ned are a classic pair of the show which aren't always in the limelight but have a friendship told in solo episodes or in background appearances. That kind of continuity of background characters that some love and others might hate breaths life into a series more then most people think. It gives writers a strong network of characters to pull from means ideas won't grow stale for a while. They can build on those characters and how their lives interest with the main group to create more interesting stories. Just last episode.... GOD DAMN IT! I had a really good example of how a background character effects a main one but can't point it out because then it'll spoil Blank Check on the plot... DAMN IT. Though it makes my point well I feel. Either way I'm really enjoying how the show is handling background characters and I hope it continues to build a stronger framework for the writers.

[@lynneau1149]

Maud probably helped chrysalis find that ancient rock too. Edit: okay, maud is officially the villain's helper.

[@QuilltheWriter]

Season 7 villain idea! Maud. Pinkie trouble!

[@chrismayer3919]

I LOVE the Clapper/Clomper Pinkie used.

[@7Seraphem7]

"Starting off on a good foot" Me: "You mean hoof." "Hoof" me: :D Maud and Trixie interacting? YES PLEASE!!!!! You can actually see kites in Starlight's room back in TWABA There is glue that doesn't need horses. Derpy: "Hey? What the buck! Oh free pizza! All is forgiven!" Awwwww.. your'rock star' jokes missed out on one of the most powerful lines in the episode. Did happen a few times, could tell you were 'loopy' Still a fun reaction. And a very great ep that showed a LOT of depth to Maud, and used Starlight very well..

[@blankslate6364]

Yeah, there was a lot of great writing in this one outside the comedy bits. I just wasn't in a state to really absorb them, shortly after uploading the video I was out like a log. :p

[@raulvalencia8573]

"shatters in half" ... i don't think that's how that works.

[@kayleekirkpatrick9193]

I love Maud more knowing she had something to do with evil Starlight, (I love Starlight, mostly evil Starlight but still)

[@theslavscav]

Seeing how uncomfortable Marble gets during Pinkie's loud emotional outbursts, it's a good thing she moved out to live in Sugar Cube Corner. Even Limestone clearly gets disturbed. For a pony with social anxiety it would be torture to live with a sibling that has HPD. I also feel like there's a huge piece of the dark Pie family history missing, which would explain why all of the sisters are deeply messed up in different ways.

[@434444334]

Boulder is so amazing XD Also starlight is always awesome Also pinkie is very VERY twilight in this episode

[@blankslate6364]

All true~

[@anna-flora999]

Pinkie is always like twilight. Don't you remember her party planing cave? Rainbow herself said pinkie is comparably good to twilight with organizing, maybe even better

[@syrenity64]

Maud: "it's not like shes enslaved anypony lately" *Octavia plays a sad violin* MLPfans: OOOOOHHHHH GET BURN PINKIE

[@stanmonzon8696]

yay you are watching a my little pony episode thanks bro

[@that_tired_artist6935]

"her fireplace is just flammable minerals" Something like, I don't know, COAL

[@Stillseeurshad0ws]

my two favorite moments were when pinkie drastically looked like Maud, and when they said mauds full name. when you think about that, make you wonder what her other sisters full name is.

[@Smudge-carTOONS]

Mauds home USB based off of the old pony kamono

[@Kairukurumi]

I can never ship Starlight with anyone other than Trixie. STARXIE FOR LIFE

[@blankslate6364]

Amen

[@anna-flora999]

It's a grrreat and powerful ship!

[@alexandriateutsch4333]

Pinkie: "you should do standup" Foreshadowing to a small scene

[@TheWaffleLord6787]

7:36 I CAN'T BREATHE

[@someguyok6246]

I really like kites was my favourite line of the episode

[@crimsonwolf8174]

you missed the part where Maud says she does stand up

[@TheRomeoSan]

Oh dam, no wonder why i rly liked this ep, it was done by the saddlerow review writer!

[@namecomingsoon9517]

Thank u for saying something about the rock fire

[@aaronrose101kh2]

blank : what? is Pinkie shipping them? Me : ohhhhhh that's why when i search at google there Maud pie x Starlight glimmer ._.

[@Chozo_Ghost]

"Hello me, it's me again" Dat Megadeth reference, tho!

[@Tommy_Waltion]

Maudilina Daisy Pie is she one family with Gloriosa Daisy ?

[@Tommy_Waltion]

well i think its only maud cause her name is Maudlin Daisy Pie and the other pie that we kno the full name is PinkieMena Diane Pie

I thought it was " Madellina"

[@Tommy_Waltion]

But her name is Maud Pie so its must be Maudlin Daisy Pie, i dont know is it should be Maudlina or Maudlin never know the right one

[@mistywestbrook1514]

its Maudlina

[@tessmacfarland1425]

Stope

[@ParanoidBigfoot]

2:09 I paused it at the right time there, Limestone's eyes XD

[@growlerplayz2892]

When pinky pie scream my earss!!!!!

[@SuperMuskett]

16:32 geez blank you should write a fanfiction

[@RedHoodAngel]

Starlight: *bumps into Maud* Augh! Maud: Augh. WHY IS THAT SO FUNNY

[@sylvie9704]

The lyra heartstrings rock is made of about 60% paridot 30% diamond and 10% topaz! Its very rare.

[@acesinger6092]

7:40 Your laugh is so contagious!🤣 11:47, 12:15 She likes kites 12:35 Derpy 14:43 Well that took an interesting turn 16:49 Dude I love your reaction here too😂

[@nebuladusk8839]

3:02 thats exactly what i was thinking when i first reacted

[@AcrizCaazi]

The meaning of “Maud” as a name means “powerful battler” or “battle-mighty”. (As we’ve seen Maud demonstrate incredible strength, punching through a boulder to save Pinkie, once upon a time).

[@anna-flora999]

And both she and pinkie fought on the front against the crystal empire

[@hydrustagh7169]

Don't ever let Pinkie near the C-4, ever.

[@lollyyolo7587]

I wish I had a friend like Maud! Although, I may be that friend, I don't talk much and when I do I'm very blunt and even though I feel happy people always say I look mad

[@DigiDoesStuff]

15:40 I've got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cow bell. XD

[@Edward256]

I was also thinking that we were increasing the number of Mane characters, but actually, I'm thinking that maybe Twilight and her friends are the Mane 6 "Elements of Harmony", whereas Starlight and her (growing number of) friends are the new Mane Cast "Guardians of Harmony". At least, that's my call. Take it or leave it.

[@godofevil9468]

Love the episode and love what you say about it Blank!!

[@blankslate6364]

[@godofevil9468]

Thank you for replying!

[@urmomfriend7260]

I cried almost at the end when Maud leaves Ponyville

[@teushommes6751]

same

[@MLPDethDealr32]

I guarantee that Cavern is a Star Trek Reference :D

[@Ch1nSeewhY]

21:20 I thinks that is a magic rock that produce heat. It also appeared in other episodes

[@blankslate6364]

Makes sense.

[@ZestWagon]

I call a Starlight Trixie Maud three way!!

[@TheWaffleLord6787]

what the fuck

[@tranhuy6913]

Just love when he laugh.

[@HippyAngel001]

Hi Blank! Glad you're back! Missed your videos! Keeping well? =D

[@blankslate6364]

I'm alive, that's good enough ;D

[@HippyAngel001]

Yep. 'Look! It's a rock shaped like Lyra Heartstrings!' =D

[@sadespresso7124]

12:37 the pizza is pepperoni CANNIBALISM!!!!!

[@raulvalencia8573]

We got Glim Glam, Trix, Discord, Thorax, and Maud (and Boulder). Who's next? Lightning Dust?

[@fattypneumonia]

jesus christ, those animated gifs in the outro, doe. XD

[@namecomingsoon9517]

I am maud... Pie... thank u

[@MiniDiverMango]

6:40 Pinkie: taa daa it's a castle made of rocks me: that castle makes me sad is giveing me the fingure

[@alf513]

So blank, that's two Nick Cafalone episodes where your profile picture collapses on the ground laughing

[@blankslate6364]

He's too good.

[@karenfradgley5994]

Uhhhhhh maud stop being a incredibly funny bummer

[@bonniebull1987]

This was on that toucanLDM video starlight likes kites unexpected

[@Equinerhael]

Can I just say, that if Rarity, with her talent of finding gems, and Maud, with her knowledge of rocks, gems, minerals, etc. started a business together, it’d be quite successful. Also, Maud can actually be quite intimidating.

[@rhythmframebige6090]

This episode had a lot of naughty innuendos with maud and pinkie lol

[@hinatatheholyknight2201]

I totally agree with u I still ship Trixie and Starlight super hard even though maud and starlight were super cute together. And that slow push of maud into the bed, in the words of Fluttershy "O-oh, my...." lol

[@Jerkwad152]

Pinkie has access to dynamite. It's a miracle the whole planet wasn't destroyed.