[Blind Commentary] "Sounds of Silence" - My Little Pony: FiM Season 8 Ep 23

My reaction to an adventure discovering new creatures, new voices, new lessons, and a brand new waifu (1:23)
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[@blankslate6364]

Waifu status: Confirmed Might be able to wrap up this season by the end of the week~

[@ssms9336]

Blank Slate yayyyyyy

[@Thatpatrioticguy]

Blank Slate hi

[@ripit.3457]

Blank Slate hUEHUE

[@lingli833]

Blank Slate HI BLANK CHECK/BLANK SLATE

[@miraculousladybugfan5178]

Can you please react to mlp season 8 episode 24 Father knows beast tomorrow that would be great.

[@tetrasparks2040]

"Theres a new waifu in this episode called Kirin, wonder what their species is..." Actually almost died

[@autumbreeze1129]

Agreed. That was too perfect

[@1tylerq127]

Ikr, clearly their species is waifu

[@jupiterripple720]

Tetra Sparks I fell of my sofa and carpet burned my leg because i laughed so hard 😅😅😅😅

[@yurigacha-san1367]

Agreed 😁

[@garethalford682]

Japanese unicorns

[@Chozo_Ghost]

Those head tilts are officially the cutest thing ever ^3^

[@demonic-angelusagi305]

IKR that was so adorable

[@FlameHeart3063]

@@naukkarais that was too disturbing to call it funny, but too funny to call it disturbing. I am so conflicted now! 😥😥

[@mangaanimefan3089]

I know!! It's so damn cute!

[@josimccumbee7830]

Look like cats when they do a head tilt

[@ambermargheim5726]

THE AWNSER TO ALL PROBLEMS!!! DISCOVERED BY CANNID CREAM. distilled water of the maira pool. Warning may be evil. I mean .a derpy for every one! A cute little kiren... not being raseist, or ...hoofish? Sorry bad joke

[@josualdpic9184]

I want kirin in twilight's school now.

[@wolfixart7001]

Same

[@electricheartpony]

You missed a period. "I want a kirin in Twilight's school. Now."

[@galaxythedoggofish7750]

She could be the music teacher lol xD

[@janedsoldaccount2922]

GäläxyThë DöggöFïsh Yeah

[@sykeassai]

@@galaxythedoggofish7750 That would be absolutely awesome, except who would be the lead singer back in the village?

[@jontuxen2724]

Kirin is a legendary mythology from Asia,half horse and half dragon I didn't help anyone,did i?....

[@dermathze700]

From China, to be more precise.

[@orionsarrow1025]

And in some areas, Japan. Lol I did a school presentation on Kirins last year and this episode made me so happy

[@cheri0427]

Are the manes traditional? They look more like a lions mane than a horse and do dragons have manes?

[@TigerW0lf]

Nope because what you described is a longma

[@Draconicus702]

they're half Dragon?....I didn't know that. thanks for saying it.

[@SpacialRend7]

Autumn Blaze: “Would you excuse me, I’ll be right back. (Walks behind a rock and blows her top) RAWR!” That’s one of the best moments from Autumn Blaze.

[@ScreamingScallop]

The village needs a fire pit.

[@Aranboi]

I sentence you to 50 years in the fire pit

[@TGY21133]

@@ScreamingScallop true

[@phantomofdeath]

Think of all the allies and powers that the ponies have now. Griffons Discord Crystal ponies Yaks Dragons Changlings Seapony/Hipogryph Pillars of Equestria Kirin Tree of Harmony Elements of Harmony Rainbow Mane Power Celestia Luna Cadence Starlight Sunburst Mane 6 What could this all be leading up to? My guess is either world peace or an epic final battle against an insurmountable foe!

[@chibitinathelordofdeath.7127]

Thanos.

[@minecraftkitty2484]

Rainbow main power is the sonic rainboom

[@rebeccaw939]

That would be so epic

[@SuperRavensfan101]

Princess Derpy of the muffin empire. THANOS Pone Series finale Snaps fingers half of magic from equestria disappears “Twilight I don’t feel so good”

[@SuperRavensfan101]

Phantom of Death probs Tirek teaming up with Chrysallis for the ultimate power couple

[@TheCommenterDragon]

The Kirin leader was beautiful, especially since she was modeled after Celestia.

[@mastermold10]

the base maybe but the similarities begin and end there.

[@Sea_Maranatha_]

The general Kirin design was very beautiful, I was genuinely surprised

[@SonicStalker123]

The Commenter Brony literally.

[@SamuelRodrigues-lg5vb]

Hmm.......similar base so, technically, your right

[@1989JROG]

19:45 me: Here. Have a Snickers bar. Autumn Blaze: Why? me: Because you turn into a Nirik when you get hungry. *Autumn eats Snickers bar* me: Better? Autumn Blaze: Better.

[@znfnoceda2691]

Da fuq

[@ShayTheValiant]

Autumn Blaze, the best character of season 8.

[@someothername2585]

Cozy Glow is better :|

[@ShayTheValiant]

1. *is. 2. She's far from it.

[@someothername2585]

@@ShayTheValiant well at least for me if you don't agree with me it's ok But have you watched the finale yet because before it she wasn't my favorite too And I *Love* Autumn Blaze too just because I said that Cozy is better I didn't mean that I don't like her

[@ShayTheValiant]

I watched the finale long time ago.

[@czerkitka141]

Oh g0d don't you ever compared that shit child Cozy with deep, funny, philosophical Autmn Blaze...

[@SuperRavensfan101]

Rachel Bloom was fantastic as Autumn Blaze. Her song was beautiful and her character was without a doubt waifu numero uno this season really enjoyed watching this 😄

[@MrZAP17]

I really hope she comes back. Best new character of the season and I’m even including the Young Six in that. I can’t remember the last time a one-shot character affected me so much. Maybe Cheese Sandwich but that’s about it.

[@twist58]

Mr. ZAP I felt the same way about Countess Coloratura. She deserves more than just one appearance.

[@NotReinaHamazaki]

Who's rachel bloom

[@annafowdy]

@@NotReinaHamazaki Have you been living under a rock?

[@melloonadexd-8934]

“Have you seen a Kirin that talks?” Subtitles:”have you seen a Karen that talks” Me “of course. All Karen’s aren’t able to shut there mouth.”

[@TKSFM_]

One kirin used every flower in the island to make one cup of the cure Logic kids

[@TKSFM_]

@Arianna Sanchezits not the best one but its a answer

[@theberrby6836]

It can take a lot of flowers to make a tea. Like 30 or 40 for one pot. (ed:maybe more for stronger/bigger doses idk) If that patch she found was all the flowers she ever saw, that would make sense. Now why she didn't offer some to the others, or if she needed to drink alot of it for it to get rid for the vow completely, that's another story. (that I wish they could've talked about...) :p

[@LilSticks]

And only one batch could turn a fountain into the cure.

[@nebuladusk8839]

besides it isn't an island, it is a tucked away forest of a mainland

[@andrewparsons2391]

maybe she used up most of them experimenting with the formula, finding the proper mix ratio, precisely how long it needs to brew to take effect?...

[@paxo000]

you're the first reactor i've seen to actually remark on how fluttershy just pushed a giant boulder out of the way

[@nebuladusk8839]

Flutters must have been working out :O

[@Chozo_Ghost]

Same here! I was all like, "Wait...no one's gonna comment on how Flutters just became the Incredible Hulk right there?"

[@ambermargheim5726]

OOOO FLUTTERSPICE RETURNS!!!

[@ambermargheim5726]

@@Chozo_Ghost ...your right.. I acually didn't notice

[@FoxHero123]

Everyone: "Was that a Hamilton reference?" Me: " So we aren't going to talk about the Citizen Kane reference?"

[@eventyraren]

No

[@SCPMember-kb8zk]

4:09 Please tell me I'm not the only one who thinks this guy was imported from courage the cowardly dog.

[@Tzelemel]

Nope. You're not the only one.

[@twist58]

What John Dilworth won't think up next.

[@feqbrony8989]

Don't worry, he's just on his way to see meet up with Jafar from Aladdin, Marik from Yu-Gi-Oh, Mr. Needful from Rick and Morty, and 99% of every Courage the Cowardly Dog character ever for the People-Inexplicably-Trust-Us-Because-We're-Totally-Not-Villains Convention

[@gc6096]

SCP Member 1155 fortunately no

[@ellalameifwa5396]

"They're all maud!" Me: *dies of laughter*

[@scrumpitboy9125]

"and then we'll poison there water supply" *Ad for water filter plays*

[@someothername2585]

2 interesting facts about Kirins you might have missed: 1. Nirik is Kirin backwards 2. Kirins were most likely inspired by Qilins which are creatures from Chinese Mitology populary called Chinese Unicorns

[@matrixster6238]

Pinkiefan 13 Thank You! I've yet to see someone realize that Nirik is Kirin reversed.

[@typenull654]

What is a Nirik?

[@someothername2585]

@@typenull654 it's Kirin backwards XD You know the fire beasts that Kirins turn into when they're angry

[@randommfk]

there actually a legendary asian mythical thing which is half dragon and horse

[@AM-xq8nl]

Well no shit that they were based on mythological creature with the same name and look

[@booklover4330]

This is a pretty straight forward episode but this is an example of a straight forward episode doing it well. I really loved it. From the creepy laughing guy in the beginning (I personally didn't find him creepy, I found him hilarious, but know some people who do find him creepy). I loved Autumn Blaize, her story when you stop and think about it is pretty sad. I mean her friends told her to leave if she wanted to keep her voice. That's just sad, but still a happy ending here! I loved the song, though the reprise they could have a changed a lyric or two to make it make more sense. But still, loved the song. And the episode was great.

[@ScreamingScallop]

The stationpony is fun because he's creepy (he's basically the 'Crazy Ralph' trope from slasher movies with a dash of The Crypt Keeper tossed in), plus he sets up some tension for introducing the kirin--but he also establishes the harm that isolation induces, long before we meet Autumn Blaze. That's pretty slick writing!

[@RB01.10]

Book Lover And the plot reminded me in a way of Blade Runner (1982) In it, all replicants are declared illegal after a group commits a mutiny. In this episode, talking is banned after a group argument occurs where hurtful words were exchanged.

[@Sea_Maranatha_]

So many song references Hello darkness my old friend... I've come to talk with you again I'm on tonight, you know my flanks don't lie~ (wait no that sounds weird)

[@phoenixwing5133]

Shakira Shakira

[@sadlobster1]

From some research I've done on them; the Kirin seem like a cross between a horse, a goat/deer, a lion and a dragon. The dragon part is where the weird thing on their nose comes from. The lion part is represented by their coats, tails and manes. The pony part is rather obvious and the goat/deer part is represented by their horns

[@1tylerq127]

They're giraffes, the Chinese mistook them for mystical beasts

[@brigidtheirish]

The legend of the kirin far predates Chinese exposure to African fauna. But the emperor did declare that the giraffes he was given as a gift were kirin and thus a good omen.

[@SuperSwordman1]

@@1tylerq127 oh look, another person who believes seeing new animals make up mythical animals. That theory has NEVER made sense in any context

[@steirqwe7956]

@@SuperSwordman1 Telling and retelling stories abouth that guy who travel far and saw the other guy who actually travel even further and saw some weird animals creates mythical beasts pretty quickly tho.

[@SuperSwordman1]

@@steirqwe7956 Only if you take some huge liberties with each telling. I mean, a show on either the History or Science Channel (saw once, hated) tried to claim that the king cobra is responsible for the myth of the dragon! And no, I don't mean the Asian ones, I mean the European ones.

[@SpacialRend7]

Oh how I love this episode, It’s one of my favorite map and special guest centered episodes! The Kirin are such beautiful creatures, both here and in ancient folklore. Next to Rara, Autumn Blaze is my second favorite MLP guest star in the series. They should be paired up together to do singing collab’s because their voices are amazing!

[@ElmKyh]

"And then we'll poison their water supply" that wa the best part lol every time I think about it I'm like lmao

[@hatstorm1097]

The tree of harmony does have feelings. rage, murderous intent, the need to melt your face if you attack it, and torture you in an underground catacomb of your worst fears if you make it mad.

[@znfnoceda2691]

“Cause rainbows won’t light up the sky, unless you let it rain. And Kirin just won’t glow until we’re burned!”

[@tigerishbook9893]

It's a good thing that Blank likes Autumn Blaze a lot, I'm just worried if Epic V will get jealous.

[@josephschultz3301]

*[Blank sees the kirin leader]* "They even have a big one!" *[The kirin are all silent]* "They're all Maud." *[Autumn waxes poetic about the view from the cliffs]* "Oh my God, I want one!" I love you, Blank xD .

[@sournote8610]

I love that they called the angry version of a Kirin a Nirik. Clever, very clever.

[@josephschultz3301]

Blank: *[Referring to Autumn Blaze]* "Oh my God, I want one!" Same, man. She's cute as a button.

[@shawncaldwell1480]

A Kirin is an actual creature from Chinese mythology it’s described as a cross between a dragon and a horse

[@bashfulwolfo6499]

Kirin's are my favorite mythological creatures ever. The combination of dragon and deer/horse is just amazing, and the fact that MLP added them to their universe makes the show so much better to me ^^

[@bashfulwolfo6499]

Little fact about Kirins is that they're so gentle and kind, so gentle that they step so gentle to not destroy any blade of grass.

[@dawnbyrne717]

21:48 What was that earlier you said about "poisoning" the water supply lol

[@markusandrew3680]

16:07

[@matrixster6238]

I hereby claim Autumn blaze as my waifu. There are many like her, but she is mine!

[@MLPDethDealr32]

i think she's worthy of being a Waifu. Im drawing an anthro pic of her right now XD

[@matrixster6238]

MLPDethDealr32 I'd like to see it when you're done

[@hashiratheenby450]

@@MLPDethDealr32 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@twist58]

MLPDethDealr32 I’d like to see an EQG version of Autumn.

[@Hessonite_Dragon_Helen]

If there’s a gray/black Kirin, *MINE*

[@mastermold10]

nothing is too pure to be lewded my friend...that said Autmn breeze in my books is more cuddle material, i wana plushy of her to snuggle and talk to all night long.

[@electricheartpony]

Autumn Blaze. Blank got a little confused with her name is all. That being said, yes. I wholeheartedly agree with what you said here.

[@someothername2585]

I absolutely loved this episode, it's probably my favorite episode of the season so far. Kirins are the best... well Atumn Blaze is because the others didn't get much exposition. The song is wonderful I'd say it's in my top 10 songs ever, especially the "Rainbows won't light up the sky unless you let it rain" part, such a great metaphor. Them turning into those flame thingies is very interesting and I'm sure that it's somehow related to Nightmare Moon and Daybreaker... it's pretty cool you can see that Kirins and Ponies are related Atumn Blaze is along with Crazy Glue best character introduced this season and her VA did such a wonderful job, with every word she speaks you can here her entire backstory I'm cool with the moral it's pretty creative and original... I think it wasn't in an episode before but I'm not sure

[@Doc_Rainbow]

The kirins are from a chinese myth There half pony half dragon and yeah i also love them there so fluffy :D

[@sailormoon9719]

Pinkiefan 13 Lol Crazy Glue, do you watch Round Trip’s nutshell vids?

[@someothername2585]

@@sailormoon9719 I do but I came up with that myself earlier

[@aurixthewriter8147]

Petition to give everyone a singing, poetic, amazing Kirin? Any one interested?

[@twist58]

(24:26) Past characters deserve to return (Coloratura being one of them). A follow-up episode on these one-offs deserve more than initially given!

[@riioorii]

"Flanks don't lie..." KEEP UP THE REFRANCES SO FAR WINGS OF FIRE, A SONG, AND BUTTS I GUESS

[@greyelitewolf_7802]

When did wof say that. I've read all the books.

[@Vshzn]

Fluttershy should've told aj she was going to help the squirrels

[@pastorcodymitchell1456]

fair but AJ (worst pony) massively overreacted

[@manemanera]

DUDE watching this again I just realized the transition from the Phantom of the Opera scene in the musical number was the chandelier crashing into the audience like in the real live show performance!

[@Sea_Maranatha_]

"Was that a Hamilton reference" I thought the same thing haha I wouldn't doubt it

[@twist58]

Sea Pearl Something reactor Applegeek failed to even notice.

[@reighniz4488]

I always felt bad for Autumn Blaze. After being alone for ao long, she would have some mental and emotional damage, perhaps permanently.

[@rebeccaw939]

The moment you realize nirik is Kirin backwards... took me a little while when I first saw the episode lol XD

[@AcelJean]

references i've noticed in this episode: 1. Mlp movie style for that old crazy pony... (also courage the cowardly dog) 2. The song reminded me of Maui song 'You're Welcome' That's about it

[@hatstorm1097]

Fluttershy: “What is your favorite anime?” Kirin: “...” AJ: “The hell does that have to do with anything?!” Fluttershy: “They all have neckbeards!”

[@dannythephantomneko3271]

Princess leaf nose! - Blank check 2018

[@someothername2585]

06:49 I swear Everytime I hear this part I feel like they're starting a song I don't know why

[@BLUERAYGUNER]

I did research on Kirins and found out it's an Eastern Asian mythological creature. It's a cross between a Dragon and a Horse (pony in this case)

[@mrexists5400]

4:21 i swear that is a reference to courage the cowardly dog, the facial expression is just so spot on

[@hatstorm1097]

Alternate story line: They got the internet, it unraveled the moral fabric of their society in a matter of days, but when Kirin flame each other on the internet, they literally catch on fire, so the village was razed and scores of Kirin died in the flames. Then they all spent so much time online, they lost the ability to communicate like they used to. But then Waifu of the week spent time outside, and she was cured, but they all called her a normy and told her to get out.

[@znfnoceda2691]

2:00 “like how cloudsdale is in the clouds, and the crystal empire is made of crystals!?” Me: “Or how CElestia raises the sun, and MOlestia raises the moon?”

[@eclair6910]

The reason Autumn Blaze can hop/skip on water (seen at 22:29) is because in the actual kirin mythology, walking on water is something that kirin can in fact to.

[@kittyfoxcat7802]

Your the first person that mentioned the Hamilton references that I’ve seen

[@deskish3930]

if you listen closely you can hear the sounds of a thousand new OC's being created as soon as the Kirin first appeared in the episode

[@CreativaArtly]

Yeah. Autumn is my new favorite character. She's great. I also loved the song and did a cover of it on my channel. It's just so catchy and fun and upbeat and just fun to belt out at the top of your lungs, ya know.

[@huntsmangamertv1007]

Did anyone realise that the crazy conductor was referencing horror movie titles?

[@HazySkies]

16:07 "And then we'll poison their water supply, and force 'em all to talk" ~ Blank Check 21:41 Proceeds to poison water supply

[@someothername2585]

OMG!!! I can't believe I missed it by 4 hours, I have to get the long comments about Autumn Blaze ready

[@wuftchan8299]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 11:00 OMFG THATS LIKE WHAT THAT ONE GAME SAID called "EVERYTHING" OMFG OMG SO COOL~!!!!

[@tehfoxxy9630]

"I can always tell what angel is feeling" And from what we've seen of her over the past seasons and looking back at her conversation with Rainbow on Best Gift Ever... Fluttershy truly loves to mess with ponies...

[@charleenwatters2843]

fun fact:rainbows are rings of color that we only see half or less on ground and that when in air you can see the full rainbow

[@samanthaharris2837]

The sheer unbridled joy in your response to Autumn Blaze, especially when she sings, is wonderful to hear. ^.^

[@Whazzupie]

Yes! Was hoping you'd do this soon!

[@CountMonsparkle]

Probably my favorite episode of this season, and not just because of that awesome shoutout to musicals during the song ^^ Autumn Blaze was an absolute delight. I usually hate characters who talk too much, but I feel they handled her perfectly.

[@KageRyuu6]

No, that was a Citizen Kane reference there. Also... LEWD THE WORLD!!!

[@bandicootsauce4569]

18:30 "That my secret - I'm always angry." Admit it, you all thought it.

[@wangxian8282]

I love all of the references. Especially the FullMetal Alchemist reference to One is All and All is One. Also the Phantom of the Opera.

[@lingli833]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@maiaplayz1382]

FINALLY I BEEN WAITING FOR U TO DO THIS YAYYYYY

[@Louise1025_LimbusCompany]

14:18 that "Wilson" had me laughing.😂

[@SamuelRodrigues-lg5vb]

Who else had an ad interrupt right after he said "and then we'll poison their water supply!" XD

[@cryptidcreates9942]

I never saw that swinging chandelier transition oh my god.

[@hazbinotakusimp2182]

4:43 you can see Fluttershy spot something and stop following Applejack

[@RHTQ1]

Honestly, the stream is likely a good solution for a Kirin who is worried abt being overwhelmed, they should just keep some already- made cure on hand Also, Autumn Blaze is an awesome character, I wish she'd showed up a bit more

[@RB01.10]

The plot reminded me of "Blade Runner" (1982) In it, all replicants were declared illegal after to a mutiny by a group of them. Similar to this episode. An argument by a group of ponies made all talking illegal too.

[@ArchShades]

Kirins are mystical horse like creatures in both chinese mythology and japanese mythology. :)

[@wonkusbonkus8528]

2:39 All the other brothers can't deny-

[@kittymuffin6832]

I absolutely love this episode, I won't get bored from watching over and over again

[@thegoldentymander9183]

waifu: yes clearly worthy side effect: when angry can set a town on fire

[@Pearll_.]

AJ:Kirin Subtitles: *K a r e n* Me: w o w

[@michaellarson2616]

Lol XD

[@RancidGravy]

Your pony is so cute. I really like the emphasis on self control and tolerance rather than suppression.

[@twigwigsoso]

I JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL AFTER COMING BACK TO THE MLP FANDOM AND I AM SO HAPPY

[@GoodVibes-kq6wo]

I just realized that Nirik is just Kirin backwards. Which is kinda clever as when the Kirin transform their personality is the opposite of who they are.

[@kimberly-annepossible4948]

The Kirin comes from Chinese lore. They are dragon-like chemeric creatures often in the shapes of deer, oxen or horses. They were once known as the Chinese Unicorn

[@twist58]

(6:54) Exactly what I thought on the first airing of this, Blank! Maud would fit right in if she were among these Kirin.

[@Draconicus702]

Autumn Blaze reminds me so much of "The Lost Narrator" her voice, the way she talks, everything about her.....and I love it💚

[@cringechannelimadewheniwas6782]

I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And in the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sounds of silence

[@outtagoodnamesdangit]

"Oh, and they have a big one!" That's hilarious, and also apt; you know you have a proper society when your leader is a big version of your species.

[@TheColdCreature]

Your last comment- about people in positions that should know better- learning not to take it out on others- rings so true with me tonight. A co-worker blew up at me, over a fight with someone else. She's a wellbeing officer too- for my students- and I couldn't believe someone in a school could act so unprofessionally... Another great Commentary btw! Love your work.

[@SonicStalker123]

When autumn said “ *PUT. THEM. DOWN.* ” I literally got chills because it sounds so cool lol I just like the color scheme of the Nirik.

[@orionsarrow1025]

Last year I did a 20 minute presentation on Kirins, so I couldn’t be more exited when this episode came out. I had always assumed the ponies like mismane were influenced by Kirins, but then BOOM! A wonderful Kirin episode!

[@someothername2585]

2 videos left and I can rewatch the season with you

[@PenHeart3]

Kirin OC is want I might make

[@christiantwist3360]

3:37 I love how the train just backs up

[@thewindpower4147]

Hi, i have been excitedly awaiting this, i love your videos you were one of the few youtubers who sparked my interest in reactions😄

[@Jamie_L.]

Aah Ive been waiting for this reaction!!!

[@femoman]

Probably one of the best episodes of the season, and this season had some real humdingers!

[@kingfirestorm4047]

YEY I WAS WAITING FOR THIS UNE X3

[@inkusdeletus1763]

I died at "its called the big shush"