[Blind Commentary] "The Maud Couple" - My Little Pony: FiM Season 8 Ep 3

[@blankslate6364]

BUT THEN I SAW HER FACE NOW I'M A BELIEVER

[@bjstarshine175bj7]

Blank Slate. Was that SMASHMOUTH?

[@jademuseplays]

Blank Slate Now THIS is the type of reaction I love from you. Funny and not an overwhelming amount of jokes to compensate.

[@rebelwolf39]

Lol! This was a great episode! Nice reaction Blank Slate!

[@833time]

WITHOUT A TRACE I'M OUT OF MY MIND

[@ChuckRuck523]

In case you didn't know blank check, there is a new Bronies React

[@Antroid]

I really like Maud's voice acting when she explains to Mud why she thinks it was a rock show and not a stick show. Not only was she smiling, but you could hear the extra warmth in her voice. So cool.

[@EpicFableBean]

I swear it was her trying to flirt

[@anna-flora999]

@@EpicFableBean yes she was.

[@thatcoolhomstuckfan7256]

@@EpicFableBean hey. I like that stick. It looks pretty cool -a semi wink-

[@Gotmanbuns]

b r u h

[@SM1L3_B0N3Z]

"I never learned how to read!" *WHEEZE*

[@Shritistrang]

The fascinating thing is, Maud's voice actor also voices Marble and Limestone. Also, the part with Marble and Limestone was the best part of this episode.

[@geralenngevertasdisney3160]

🧡

[@albertoadrian2790]

💖 😊

[@albertoadrian2790]

💖

[@P3nnyArcade]

*"I never learned to read!"* XD Best line!

[@Avenger85438]

"Sticks and Stones" is now a ship name.

[@BLUERAYGUNER]

Maud Briar

[@anthonybarnes6298]

Mud Pie

[@destroyerblackdragon]

Isn't a ship redundant when the characters are already together?

[@widialili4932]

Ship it

[@Mirality]

Pelcogo No, that just makes it an OTP.

[@ThePinkAngel263]

Pinkie Pie/ The fandom: A WHAAAA? Maud: A boyfriend. 😂

[@145752411]

oh please pinkie pie is just jealous because her older sister has a boyfriend. but in the part he said we are not anymore

[@wildsharday9652]

CrazyBrothersStyle R2-D2 why would pinky be jelly. Doesn't she have like that cheese pony with her.

[@145752411]

no. cheese is just a best friend. no a love interest don't you swallow in nonsense a pairing made by a fan nov account. are not part romantic relationship

[@kris8148]

Technically, a boyfriend

[@IronycheinPain]

a WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@hatstorm1097]

Maud: tells a genuinely funny and intellectual joke. Audience: ... Pinkie:“I-“ Audience: laughs for 5 hours.

[@SpacialRend7]

Maud is showing more emotions than ever, what’s happening right now?! But seriously, I like this side of her, it’s cute.

[@xtremegamer7198]

SpacialRend7 Her smile is a national treasure. And Mud Bryer is Nic Cage.

[@stargxrl1374]

Like my irl sister XD

[@KalloSkull]

I like that they made Mudbriar annoying, even to us viewers. It's a pretty brave move, because it forces the viewers into the same situation Pinkie is in, and thus makes it harder to accept Pinkie being wrong and needing to learn a lesson to begin with. It can easily make people not like the episode, because they'll just think Mudbriar is annoying, doesn't deserve Maud and just want him gone. But that's the entire key point. That we as viewers, just like Pinkie, have to accept his annoying personality for the sake of Maud's happiness. It works so well within this episode's arc, and is a sign of some of the best storytelling the series has seen, even if there's some people who are too blind to see it. It's a really good test of where your own morals lie as well, because if you can't accept a cartoon character for the sake of another cartoon character's happiness, then you're gonna have a REAL hard time doing it with real people and should reconsider some things. I do hope they give Mudbriar some more dimensions in any possible future appearances, so he'll be a bit easier to like, but I hope they still keep the core idea that Pinkie doesn't get along with him, for continuity and the moral of this episode to be even more real.

[@ilan8182]

Kallo Skull I know this was something of a person who can see the whole picture of the character conception

[@Rbutler835]

@@AtmanRyu Technically, this wasn't the first time the series has done this (acknowledge how annoying Pinkie can be). Look back to last season's Episode 4, "Rock Solid Friendship".

[@cheyannegiles9772]

Is it weird I relate to Mudbriar?

[@anna-flora999]

I like him. Hell, i thought "yes they are perfect! Pinkie, open your eyes! Tempest, i need your singing voice here!" Bet then again, I'm an Asperger autist and therefore more on Mauds/Mudbriars side. And please God he shouldn't be change to appeal more to neurotypicals...

[@MehrunesKar]

Yeah, I got this idea too. Even if I liked Mudbriar from the very start XD

[@robikkupegasus7039]

Maud Episodes are consistantly great, she's such a treat to have around Also Mauds VA and Mudbryars VA are actually in a thing together - so its a cute casting choice!

[@xtremegamer7198]

Robikku Pegasus Wait they are?

[@phantomtail2270]

Ohhh I just got the In-joke: Sticks and Stones! Should've seen that before.

[@145752411]

is joke. a sticks and stones not make a good couple

[@iKnowaNoah]

Foxwave JawZ wow. 😂

[@BBBHuey]

Broke my funny bones xD

[@ashkirby8896]

OMGOSH, HOW DID I NOT SEE THAT BEFORE!

[@destroyerblackdragon]

I literally figured that out when he said he liked sticks. It's not that clever. Also that's not an in joke.

[@joshblackwell8632]

I give this a "Technically outta 10".

[@BLUERAYGUNER]

Josh Blackwell technically, that's not a rating

[@miamackenzie9946]

that would technically be a 9.5

[@thenewsmooglygoogly1718]

Technically you didnt give anything

[@charlizewheeler6502]

Technically it should be a 10/10 T_T

[@ChaosContrl]

Ok, so about Mud Briar: - He's a real "Stick in the mud"; - He wants to have a "Stick in the Maud".

[@godzillaboy011]

WOAH--

[@shadowboltdash4383]

IT'S TIME FOR MY FAVORITE RED UNICORN PONE!

[@Welowas]

Supreme Commander Rainbow Dash Technically, it's an Alicorn without wings.

[@theschmi5021]

I see what you did there!

[@cassie-5814]

technically, we saw what he technically did there

[@BowserSimp123]

deputy bork Technically, that extra "technically" was not necessary.

[@cassie-5814]

i technically don't really care but technically my opinion doesn't matter and i'm technically just triggered *coughs*

[@moonwalkergirl1988]

New intro only took about 8 SEASONS!

[@wildsharday9652]

Natasha Domingo you sound so happy.

[@DaddyAstroTM]

Ikr?! XD it took long enough lol

[@someothername2585]

Technically, it took 7 seasons and 2 episodes XD

[@someothername2585]

Oh and also one scene before intro

[@BLUERAYGUNER]

Technically, it took 7 seasons, 2 episodes, a movie, some shorts, and a spin-off series, I.E. Equestria Girls

[@junminzhu8027]

Anyone notice Starlight have a picture of Trixie hanging in her room? That's so adorable.

[@anna-flora999]

Not a picture. A full on fricking painting!

[@pablofawkes2841]

17:47 "He's rubbing off, she's smiling so much, it feels so weird" - Blank check, 2018

[@snailcity9647]

i'm going to be disappointed if nobody makes a "but every time the word technically is said it gets 1% faster" version of this episode [EDIT] gasp, future me if it were 1% faster it'd be 15% faster so 5%+ would be 20% cooler wow i just typed % 4 times in a row that was confusing ok the comment is done now bye-

[@curlytopz274]

Miriam Borns well, maybe it could be 5% faster, technically it would be better Lol

[@lulolie]

omfg yes

[@laszlozsurka8991]

The video would be 14% faster

[@Liminalsubliminal404]

Technically I'M GOING TO LOSE MY MIND

[@snailcity9647]

fair point actually xD i rewatched this and they say technically 15 times and yes i am taking this seriously

[@SpacialRend7]

Marble fans, fall in!

[@connorthompson8376]

Yeah. Seeing their nerd love when they debated the stick/rock show was priceless. And the Sherlock reference with the 'mind palace' was great.

[@braylin5003]

TECHNICALLY this episode is my favorite from this season

[@JinxProductions]

decedants of good TECHNICALLY I agree

[@UlmDoesAnything]

14:47 *TECHNICALLY* Pinkie can work for the CIA or KGB now she has files on everyone

[@rae-rae8005]

14:35 WHY DO I FIND THAT SO FUCKING ADORABLE!?!- he learned something from Maud and he shared it, also proudly showing happiness in learning it from her- just- AGH!- as annoying as he is those two make such an adorable couple 17:47 YEEESSS ok legit though, Pinkie, you gotta get over yourself 😑

[@raydashietwitwi3955]

I loved this episode it was adorable

[@Narrator007]

2:18 "Pinkie's breaking up a date here." Foreshadowing!

[@DeSpaceFairy]

My thoughts watching Maud and Mudbriar together : “When I joined the Corps, we didn't have any fancy-schmanzy tanks. We had sticks! Two Sticks, and a Rock for the whole platoon-and we had to share the rock! Buck up, boy, you are one very lucky marine!” - Sgt. Johnson.

[@laurenthemoron6486]

It's a Sheldon Pony!!! Hello Big Bang theory!

[@demonic-angelusagi305]

YES I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!!!

[@RoRosFunzies]

YAASSS

[@fairy3731]

Mime Girl THANK YOU!!! FINALLY SOMEONE ELSE THOUGHT THAT TOO

[@tallyho7268]

MudBriar is just like Maud and it's freaking ADORABLE!

[@BBBHuey]

14:06 Wow, imagine if this went the route of "Cupcakes" xD Pinkie Pie: "Mudbriar-Cupcakes for EVERYPONY!" Lol!

[@tommikoistinen2321]

Technically this was one of the best episodes ever.

[@fork3810]

This episode made me realize we don't know what Maud's cutie mark is FANFIC WRITERS TO YOUR KEYBOARDS

[@anna-flora999]

Technically, we do. It's visible for a fraction of a second in her first episode

[@2873surabi]

Maud: my boyfriend. Me: technically, he's your coltfriend.

[@Chozo_Ghost]

Limestone Pie

[@Sargeroth]

Justin Galloway Best Pony.

[@cheyenne2080]

She's......she's.....special....

[@maiajarvis404]

DAMN IT MLP!!! ARE YOU TURNING SHELDON COOPER INTO A PONY OR SHERLOCK HOLMES INTO A PONY?!?!?! MAKE UP YOUR MIND!!!

[@destroyerblackdragon]

Or and stay with me on this, he's an original character all together.

[@voidos8490]

Sheldon's and Sherlock's dragon ball fusion = mudbriar.

[@metal-0118]

Why does this new guy sound like Sheldon from Big Bang theory

[@ryanstevenson3067]

Warrior672gaming and airsoft dude he does my god lol

[@alisondiskin3889]

We finally have a pony version of Sheldon copper.

[@jcmarx6289]

Warrior672gaming and airsoft I just said what is with this Sheldon Cooper copy.

[@arandomsteve2251]

Sheldon Cooper and Sherlock Holmes combine to make... What?

[@Blue-rr2vq]

Because it is

[@drunkerraritydash4885]

Alternate episode title: Stick in the Maud

[@MotoroidARFC]

Drunker RarityDash. Deep

[@blankslate6364]

T E C H N I C A L L Y, it's not a stick.

[@Doomsday-yo7lh]

Blank Slate It’s a horse penis

[@isabellanorth3934]

...

[@torIIgo]

Giggity!

[@ethanhatcher5533]

How the fuck does rock horse have a boyfriend when rarity doesn’t, take two

[@wildsharday9652]

ethan hatcher that how love work.

[@AnyaShortcake]

Because then the amount of bronies would cry over their wifu being stolen and also spike would become incredibly depressed if it's not him but idk if those relationship works *Shrugs*

[@wierdogazebo]

Because rarity’s a strong independent pony who has no time for men ;)

[@AnyaShortcake]

Nicola Perring mine was more accurate

[@TotalNoobAtEverythin]

She probably has unreasonably high standards Or everyone think she's out of their league

[@alweighswright9510]

19:29 Salty? Nah, lime is just a little sour

[@jessicagross3008]

Awesome! no more cut-and-paste intros, that one was really good!

[@rileynybeck3024]

Maud: I am busy tonight Okay who else has a dirty mind

[@daviddyer3543]

"Okay, you're CRUSHING me to GRAVEL."

[@JustJaxen]

3:34 Blank: how’d ya do that??? Me: it’s pinky pie what’d you expect!!!???

[@aquasilver4293]

I now think that pinky has draconequus blood in her. That is how pinkie can do impossible feats. She is also chaotic.

[@feqbrony8989]

Maud likes his stick... **snicker**

[@dmclegg66]

I made a lot of those jokes when I saw it.

[@SuperRavensfan101]

All your ships with Maud are now TECHNICALLY Canonically inaccurate.... Have a good day

[@mouseonthestreets8675]

SuperRavensfan101 I’m salty about this.

[@theblindmilkman6488]

DW technically you're not salty because you aren't made of salt or covered in salt

[@roo2385]

SuperRavensfan101 Technically, they never were accurate.

[@destroyerblackdragon]

They're officially sunk. Oh well, I guess Trixie Light it is.

[@xtremegamer7198]

The blind milk man Technically people are made of salt since our body produces sweat which contains portions of sodium in each drop.

[@BradShadowDog]

I don't think Pinkie learned anything this episode. I wanna see Pinkie continue to have issues with Mudbriar in future episodes.

[@TheKyrix82]

I want to see her crack him open. I had a fantastic suggestion, have Fluttershy introduce him to that cockatrice. Being petrified would make him more attractive to Maud and improve his personality a thousandfold.

[@TheKyrix82]

I'm not even a shipper, but she could do infinitely better, if only because it's impossible to do worse

[@windwaker407]

The moral is that Maud sees something in Mudbriar past his dull, lumpy outer shell, and that even if Pinkie is never able to see past that outer shell and find the beautiful gem inside Mudbriar, that doesn't mean it's not there. There's a beautiful gem inside everyone. Some people are diamonds, some are geodes. But regardless of whether you see the gem or not, everyone deserves respect and common decency. Pinkie didn't learn to like Mudbriar, she learned that even if she can't see what makes him so special, Maud can and that's all that matters.

[@roo2385]

windwaker407 My Little Pinkie: Tolerance Is Magic.

[@aduckinspace3279]

Maud's in love with Sheldon from Big bang theory 😂😂😂

[@demonic-angelusagi305]

YES I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE!!!!

[@DaddyAstroTM]

😂😂

[@kaazledazzle6891]

What’s Maud’s favorite type of music (Guess) “Rock” Music LOL lolololololololololol! No no one well that’s fine

[@phantomlogic6940]

Blank Check, loved your take on this episode. That ending note was hilarious. Technically this episode shows that sticks and stones are great together!

[@LiamLightwolf]

*_NEW INTRO SEQUENCE!!!!!!!_* _AAAAGH!!!!!!!_ *collapses in EquesTron-like fashion*

[@LiamLightwolf]

Also, does anyone else think new pone sounds a little like Jim Parsons?

[@Narrator007]

3:27 "Why is the whole family just... hanging around, waiting for a letter?" Especially since Twilight stopped writing letters to the princess after season 3.

[@lemongloves]

Pinkie's reaction to Maud having a boyfriend is priceless, lol

[@jolty6969]

Limestone:you see this blue and white rock? Me:Nah,i just see a gold and black rock

[@durdleduc8520]

no one: Opposite Twilight: *_i neVEr LeArNEd tO rEAd_*

[@biergarten1358]

"stick abuse" huh so then all those campfires makes me a stick murderer

[@animesubya]

*That is sick abuse* I can't even 😆

[@hatstorm1097]

3:54 Pinkie just did Starlight “Glamorous” Glimmer’s Copyrighted antigravity walk. Wait, I’m wrong, she’s raising both front hooves and keeps walking forwards, Glimmy Glams’ is just one hoof.

[@melmelodies8730]

13:00 Starlight: I am agog, I am a ghast! Is Maud in love at last? I’ve never seen her ooh and ah, she talks of rocks to be found, and here she comes like... IVE GOT NOTHING BUT WHERE ARE THE LES MIS FANS AT

[@abigailstatkus5433]

Melanie Valkrum *crashes through door* But it’s better than an opeeeraaaa REEEEEEEED THE BLOOD OF ANGRY MEEEEN BLAAAAAACK MY WORLD WHEN SHE’S NOT THEEERE

[@iOS17.51]

“I never learned how to read!!” :) Wow... Same xD

[@bulgarianreaper6587]

Technically, but technically guys let's not forget technically Technically technically technically technically technically technically. GOD THIS GUY IS ANNOYING

[@teushommes6751]

Technically he's a stallion.

[@TheHistorySoldier]

Bulgarian Slayer 18 Technically, that qualifies as a threat.

[@teushommes6751]

Technically it's "want to'' not ''wanna''.

[@bulgarianreaper6587]

Larger Seagull I hate you all

[@blankiecat9302]

Just like me I can relat to this guy so much

[@batsnghostz]

Rock solid friendship is one of my favorite episodes of all time. I’m already loving this episode

[@claytonhess5512]

Face it, he's diet Sheldon Cooper.

[@EpicFableBean]

diet? HEs straight up season 1 sheldon lol

[@silverstone9836]

Well i wouldnt say Season 1 since Mud briar actually understands how some People feel and wanted to actually befriend Pinkie in the End

[@jameskoschmann4618]

Pinkie said she checked Discord's place. I wonder how she got there. But, hey, it's Pinkie, don't question it

[@ShayTheValiant]

Technically, #StickLivesMatter

[@hatstorm1097]

Maud: “I don’t want a party on my birthday, just a calm gathering with friends.” Pinkie: blue screen

[@pinrhyme6703]

OH NOW WE GET A FULL NEW INTRO Just another 8 Seasons for another

[@sasamichan]

love the reactions I do miss the review. The looping gifs were some thing that I look forward to and made me stay for both full videos. I also like seeing the OC's poses change. Also I look forward to like 2025 when that blank check will have the date crossed off and re-written so many times it'll look hilarious.

[@PenHeart3]

If Sheldon was in My Little Pony.

[@HazySkies]

I'm glad you liked that line from Limestone too. When I first watched it I thought it was great. Always good to see reactors with similar views regarding specific points of episodes ^-^ Still expecting at least one reactor taking the episode negatively, like one with Maud as their waifu or just a Maud shipper and this episode taking that away due to the basis of the episode.

[@someothername2585]

Since I first saw the episode I wanted to see your reaction

[@wlfybi4178]

I felt like throwing my phone out the window every time mud brier said technically

[@katsu_devil508]

Please help stop stick abuse to have a better life. From the *National Stick Community*

[@UlmDoesAnything]

19:14 I seriously thought that was a Gulag

[@eatmonster5610]

It looks like earth ponies have one other benefit: the ability of manipulative abilities to predict the future Like Maud, Pinkie, Cheese Sandwich, and Maudbriar then one thing... if pinkie can predict the future how did she not know Maud doesn’t like her parties

[@Narrator007]

7:30 "Hold on... His cutie mark is a stick in the mud." Jealous? :)

[@SuperkittyPlays]

Maud smiles with him but when her sister pinkie pie she never smiles

[@anna-flora999]

What are you getting at?

[@jamesworkshop9181]

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but ships will never hurt me.

[@penielgrefalda857]

HE SOUNDS LIKE SHELDON FROM BIG BANG THEORY!

[@EditDeath]

Anyone else notice Starlight's crossed out equal sign in her bedroom? Looks like someone doesn't want to forget her mistakes.

[@foxyfangirl_fnaf2784]

*Technically* How many times did he say that?

[@ellalameifwa5396]

I said "that looks like cheese sandwich" right when you said "hey cheese sandwich!"

[@lovecrimeds]

6:01 I just noticed Starlight has a picture of Trixie on her wall ÙwÒ *I ship it tbh*

[@Gokuvstheworld]

That was there on her wall back in "Every Little Thing She Does" too

[@hatstorm1097]

Blank: “He’s rubbing of on you.” Me: “But he doesn’t need to rub off anymore, he has a girlfriend, Maud.”

a stick will be inside a maud

[@steaveraphel]

Đivector Kyané a stick in the Maud actually

[@doublequilI]

It's funny how it goes back between sherlock and big bang references through the episode, starting with the picture on starlight's wall of sherlock to sheldon hair to cumberbatch hair when pinkie falls on him to "besties" to mind palace...and the slowed down sheldon voice

[@anauthenticidiot4185]

I'VE BEN ABUSEING STICKS MY WHOLE LIFE!!!!!!!

[@colinbrown3170]

Mauds boyfriend looks like stygian the one who became a shadow pony .

[@ghost1343]

I actualy like that guy :)

[@someothername2585]

It's funny I have just finished rewatching the whole series all over again XD

[@bananas1443]

I really like Mud Brier(Byre?) he's so funny

[@anna-flora999]

Thank you! So much hate for him in this comment section

[@bananas1443]

johannes Schenker Yeah he's pretty much Maud and people adore her

[@wayrerobocat8648]

Bananas14 Mudbriar

[@arumikahaven]

Maud is literally giving Mud Breyer the bedroom eyes XD

[@avigerisc]

Does anyone else feel like Starlight should be the Princess of Guidance? She already guided Celestia, Luna, The entire Changling Kindgom, Twilight, and Pinkie.

[@EpicFableBean]

NO princess

[@theblindmilkman6488]

Princess of kites

[@destroyerblackdragon]

I always thought of her more as an element of redemption since she reformed the changeling hive and actively tried to talk Twilight into saving Styngian as well as reform Juniper Montage. Twilight reformed some ponies too but those were more of side effects from defeating them.

[@anna-flora999]

@@destroyerblackdragon good point

[@laminator6995]

Lol love the top right corner of your intro

[@tofree5630]

Oh my God sticks and stones will break your bones 😃😃😃

[@isweartapwaterdidnotmaketh8261]

CéSaR31 t e h n I c a l l y. It’s sick and stone abuse

[@paulj.brazzlejr.4392]

Maud smiling..... *heart explodes*

[@sethcarlow8363]

And Now I'm Believer. my new ship.

[@spideyviewer327]

I love how in these past couple of seasons, they've really made Starlight a, to quote Joshscorcher, "TOTAL....BRO....."

[@theThomas1a]

I bet Maud wants his... *stick* If you know what I mean!

[@wildsharday9652]

Thomas Isn't Lewd of course a dragon would make that comment.

[@agnusdubscinama5460]

You just ruined my view of them 😂

[@roo2385]

Thomas Isn't Lewd Technically, you're right.

[@ferizee1980]

What does that mean anyway?😐😮

[@kpro_1188]

Thomas Isn't Lewd NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

[@aurelienfrancois3042]

that reference to sherlock with the mind palace is so good ^^