Cinemare Sins: Everything Wrong With Marks and Recreation

[@Winchester3127]

To this day, I'm still baffled why Starlight wasn't even mentioned in this episode despite the situation mirroring her debut episode.

[@Christian-gr3gu]

RIGHT?!

[@Werefangx]

It would be more interesting if instead of his brother, starlight is called to fix it and she is just in shock at how similar it is and says it's like talking to a younger her

[@TheDanteEX]

I have to point out that Starlight only interacts with the CMC only one time in the entire show, and it's in Marks for Effort.

[@lucidfangirl1030]

@@TheDanteEXyea like she had nothing to do with the kids

[@PhantomAarantula]

It will never not bug me how this episode never made it a point how your cutie mark won't dictate your future because it ignored Rarity not being a jeweler despite her own.

[@timwoods2852]

Her special talent is finding and affixing gems to clothes.

[@JellyFishGell]

​@@timwoods2852Her talent is moreso inspiration and creativity, cutiemarks were never rigid like that until the later seasons

[@timwoods2852]

@JellyFishGell Cutie Marks are rather nailed down and specialized all the way from season 1. We see this with Twist, who gets her candy cane cutie mark after twisting candy. Rainbow Dash gets hers for going fast, Twilight gets hers after her magic fully awakens, Apple Jack gets hers when she realizes she belongs on the *apple* farm with her family, Fluttershy is gentle with animals, and Pinkie Poe gets hers throwing her first party and making her family smile. They're very straightforward, and we're until season 4, and Trouble Shoes muddled everything.

[@christiantwist3360]

@@timwoods2852until freaking cheerlie’s

[@timwoods2852]

@@christiantwist3360 She helps things to grow and *bloom* to their fullest.

[@ScorpSteed]

I feel like instead of Thunderlane saying “You can’t be a blank flank forever” he should’ve said “You won’t be a blank flank forever” As the show went on, getting a cutie mark seems to be the pony way of growing up. A cutie mark symbolizes an important part of a ponies personality or their hobby A summer camp for cutie marks seems strange, because all the foals do are standard camp activities. Everyone’s having fun (except Little Brother) so just having a summer camp is fine, but it doesn’t look like they’re doing much for the ponies who’s talents lay outside of kayaking and archery.

[@ellasstories7217]

I got to distracted at your profile to read

[@TheRedStinger82]

3:12 "you're going to be a blind bag recolor at best" 💀

[@itsurgirljoy]

that was WILD

[@aeon87]

That final edit was so flawless that I thought it was part of the show lol

[@Narrator007]

Do you know what show that was from? Total Drama Island, maybe?

[@aeon87]

@@Narrator007 Madagascar

[@Narrator007]

@@aeon87 The first one? Thanks!

[@monsterjambrony]

I can’t believe that Rumble went from an obscure character with one line, to getting a big role and a musical number!

[@novalightfim]

First we had Starlight’s anti-cutie mark cult, then we had Rumble’s anti-cutie mark cult. The seeds of doubt start young. Soon Celestia’s imperialist reign will be at an end and we Equalists will rise supreme!

[@Im_no_one-g7p]

Imagine an anti-cutie mark cult in g5

[@clearnotefrostflower]

@@Im_no_one-g7plike the anti-magic cult, but better

[@Im_no_one-g7p]

@@clearnotefrostflower I dont think it was really a cult, because the ponies believed the other pony kinds had magic.

[@Super_Diamond_Piano]

​@@Im_no_one-g7p As well...

[@Im_no_one-g7p]

@@Super_Diamond_Piano wdym?

[@82dorrin]

It's a travesty that Rumble never got to show _his_ "QUIET!!!!" face in this episode.

[@miskr3272]

3:35 I fricking burst out laughing like a maniac when they started snapping their "fingers". This gotta be the most wierd wierdly human thing a pony has done in My Little Pony.

[@brinnuit]

Its a mystery... Antropology!

[@miskr3272]

@@brinnuit and now I HAVE to listen to that song again. And I thought I was over that.

[@fandomcentralstation]

Finger snapping is just joint cracking in the MLP universe XD

[@W1ldB0y_Movies]

The fact these fillies find a background pony rather than rainbow dash is wild

[@shane5326]

They probably know Scoots and Dash aren't actually related.

[@Baby.chicken333]

​@@shane5326 But still, Rainbow Dash is a frickin celebrity that saved Eqestria multiple times, why wouldn't they want to hear about her (sorry if bad english)

[@siddhianishkala4543]

@@Baby.chicken333 Equestria*

[@omarvazquez4075]

​@@Baby.chicken333 i think they don't care because she wasn't there and she wasn't related to scootaloo

[@SilverSpoonRiche]

3:26 Well, Scootaloo was right since the definition of what is a cutie mark keeps changing now. She was just 100yrs ahead of her time, that's all. LOL

[@brianshoubert7803]

Really good episode. And you can understand Rumble's feelings. Looking for a cutie mark is like looking a career, you get interested about one thing and you're afraid of getting stuck in another thing. Also this episode also echoes the episode where Apple Bloom herself was worried about what kind of cutie mark she would end up with. This worry turned into a nightmare that Princess Luna was able to stop.

[@Mystic_Warriors]

THAT VOICE CHANGE IS CRAZY LMAO

[@justsomenoob1882]

I realized it the first time I watched the episode and honestly thought I was thinking of different characters because God damn lmao

[@edvard-zerone-nigma]

Lmao is sey prostitytions😂😂😂😂

[@haz0816]

that's because Ashleigh Ball voiced Rumble's debut appearance while Vincent Tong voices him in this episode

[@quexlaptop5402]

2:14 "fall in love with the random background ponies" this sounds familliar..hmm...not sure tho!

[@pikkusaukko]

Yep can name so many characters that were just random backgroumd ponies before bronies gave them identity and they became so many peoples favorites... including certain grayish mare who started as an animation error

[@HarmonyOC]

Derpy is the best, who​ agree? @@pikkusaukko

[@hedonismbot1508]

"Appleoosa's Most Wanted" featured a pony (Trouble Shoes) whose cutie mark actually was stopping him from achieving his career goal. Imagine if Rumble had found out about him... Plus you have Short Fuse from "The Washouts" who was discharged from the Wonderbolts over anger management issues, and his cutie mark suggests that his "special talent" IS anger management issues.

[@Stardust_42]

No pun will ever live up to “Colt Cult Leader”

[@TheCommenterDragon]

Fun fact: About a year or two before this particular episode even aired and before the CMC's said something about a cutie mark camp in a previous episode, I actually once came up with an mlp fanfiction called "The Cutie Mark Crusaders Go To Camp" I came up with thinking it would've made a good spin off for the CMC's and believe it or not I actually even pitched the idea to Hasbro, but sadly they couldn't accept my idea for legal reasons but once this episode came out i had no idea if my fanfic ever played a part in the inspiration for the episode of it was something else, but either way I'm happy they went with the idea even though the episode itself isn't really all that great.

[@lucidfangirl1030]

Whoa! Cool!

[@TheCommenterDragon]

@@lucidfangirl1030 Meh, Not really.

[@walrusesarecute1]

I recently rewatched this episode. I love red circle painting girl, I never realized the genius of her art, she's just having fun!

[@oKiwix]

"blind bag recolor" is ROOUUGH i am SOBBING

[@TheMovieAndCartoonFan]

Imagine if Rumble was Starlight's Spike. Seriously though, Diamond Tiara should've been in this episode because I would love to see her and Rumble duke it out on their ideology on Cutie Marks.

[@lucidfangirl1030]

Omg yess!!

[@darkdragon7210]

Not just Diamond Tiara, but Starlight Glimmer too!

[@brutusmuerto]

Thank you, Littheshy! You manage to keep this this fandom still fresh and strong! 2024

[@SonicJrandSarah]

At the end, I was expecting Rumble to crash into the screen.

[@NitroIndigo]

"Just in case the kids watching mistook them as father and son." I mean, I keep having to remove the "mother and daughter" tag from images of Calla Lily and Anemone together on Derpibooru.

[@watermelon3266]

1:53 he’s actually so right about the giant fillies, recycled background? Animation error? Or intricate pony lore, I’ll let you choose.

[@Isnogood12]

What are they putting into apples these days? FRFR, I thought the characters in the ep were a bit older, kinda like tweens about to hit puberty.

[@AstralArbourSystem]

I think they're just older

[@watermelon3266]

@@AstralArbourSystem no matter how old they get they’re still fillies/colts, they’re not going to be bigger than the adults

[@toeandshoe400]

this is always the best 5 minutes of the month

[@AnomalousNormie]

Cutie Mark Camp would have been a better new generation than what we got. I would have loved to see grown up CMC coaching little fillies outside of being teachers at the friendship school.

[@Isnogood12]

Yeah but they decided G4 was too smart so they had to dumb it down for the TikTok generation with zero attention span or imagination. G5 is on the level of Peppa Pig, not G4 that was for the whole family.

[@יובלקונסקר]

big fan of thunderlane's voice

[@PrincessMalka_]

My Little Brother: Friendship is Magic!

[@itsurgirljoy]

HAHAH

[@MarxistMomentum]

MLP always failed to adequately refute the rejection of the cutie mark system, both in this episode and with Starlight.

[@erikbihari3625]

Yeah, and not like cutie marks ever implied that you can only ever practice one thing! Pinkie pie seen very few times doing what her mark shows, ballons!

[@elizabethrose644]

@@erikbihari3625 her talent is partying and making ponies smile. a cutie mark is just a symbol for a talent. cutie marks often depict the ponies’ names but mean something else. it matters more HOW they get their cutie marks rather than what the picture actually shows.

[@monsterberger7728]

Fate in general is always iffy. Cutie marks are essentially just fate but in a more blunt way. The only way I refute the rejection is that cutie marks are very subjective in terms of what they are symbolically, and that 99% of the time cutie marks are fulfilling and makes the pony in question happy.

[@robbys5236]

Honestly, I liked the concept of this Cutie Mark Camp, and it's a shame it never really shows up again after this episode.

[@kirbyfan3452]

4:29- What about that animation error when Scootaloo has got apple bloom’s cutie mark until she’s runs at 4:30 when her cutie mark is back to normal? Did you see that?

[@FuzzyStripetail]

Circle Filly inventing the universal language before Dr. Banks from Arrival did should have come full circle but didn't round out well for her when Circle Filly suddenly disappeared.

[@trashkats3731]

I gotta say, I've been watching you since I first discovered you about a decade ago, and your dedication to your videos and this series as a whole is admirable. You're a real one 💯🫡

[@Isnogood12]

The circles are a thing related to haiku poetry. So there's a reason why she keeps drawing them.

[@LittleshyFiM]

Oh really? That sounds interesting, how so?

[@itsurgirljoy]

following! this sounds interesting.

[@Isnogood12]

@@itsurgirljoy Zen Buddhism and Haiku have been related very closely throughout Japan's history. Not all famous haiku poets were zen buddhists, but many were. The drawing of a circle in one brushstroke is called "Ensō" or circular form. It's sometimes called Zen Circle. Enso is one of the many forms of written meditation where you write a specific symbol, study what it looks like, what it brings to mind, what kind of imperfections (which are good!) there are. It's roughtly considered the absense of thought, of doing without thinking, and it's also said that the same mental state is perfect for writing haiku. Enso and haiku aren't inherently related, but in art, they often acoompany each other, the enso being drawn around the letters of the haiku, or the haiku written inside the enso. I'm not an expert on the topic or anything, and I couldn't even say which one is the correct order of doing things. You can google and find a lot of pictures and examples. So basically Kettle Corn might be reaching for buddhist enlightenment instead of just being a poet. :D

[@noratheelk3729]

This episode really seems extra funny, keep up the good work!

[@alex_greensand]

3:26 - This joke had me rolling. xD

[@chill.kitsune]

Starlight: *says cutie marks create conflict* Rumble: *says not having a cutie is better than having one* These 2 are related and no one can convince me otherwise

[@itsurgirljoy]

See i love this episode so much but literally the end gag was always something I wondered about. like imagine they ALL got cutie marks in singing?

[@ilsb_patrick]

Good video, just lacks some circles ⭕🌚

[@SavannahGuzman-xj5ln]

Therapist: Scootaloo with a hand can’t hurt you Scootaloo with a hand:

[@DarthEquus]

3:39 Additional sin: Haiku Filly's circle drawings are basically the Lucent Technologies logo.

[@FlamingNinjaGmr]

*4:53* That audio outtake is suitable and fitting XD

[@Ishtarru]

Haiku Pony's thing about drawing circles may be a reference to ensō, the Zen art of drawing circles.

[@hotaruishere2133]

1:48 False, Littleshy clearly doesn’t have a younger brother if he doesn't do this 😂😂😂😂 My brother and I consistently refer to each other as "Older/Elder Sister" and "Little/Younger Brother" 😂😂😂 It's a weird mix of a joke and a show of affection for one another.

[@SwordandKalim53]

This would've been interesting to see Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon defend their new friends against Rumble. I mean, yeah, their arc story may be done but come on, have them at least hang out with the cmc for once.

[@howtogetoutogrealaty]

1:45 it’s funny you brought up that fan song lol,

[@kickingitwithlondyn9901]

This was generally one of my favorite episodes for a while

[@PinPin-ex1ct]

I really don’t understand why they never had Starlight and the CMC interact. I mean, they have entirely opposing goals (in season 5, at least). I really wish there was a season 5 episode where they, somehow, cross paths. And that’s even worse in this episode. This kid is doing exactly what Starlight was doing and there’s not even a hint or mention of her. I really don’t get it.

[@JCArules13]

If Starlight's leadership is so much like Rumble's, doesn't that just prove that she was an incredibly childish person when she was first introduced?

[@random-productions1837]

The funny thing is that the situation might have been defused quicker if they just explained that having a cutie mark is the equivalent of telling everyone you are a professional in a certain field. Or that despite the Mane 6 having non-friendship related cutie marks, they still friendship-ambassador like they do. Though now that I think of it, Rumble did actually make a semi-fine conclusion. If a filly has more than one hidden talent, they can only have one cutie mark. Does the cutie mark related all of the hidden talents, or are you stuck only showcasing one of their hidden talents? It’s been a while since I watched the show so sorry if I get something wrong.

[@RX-12]

It's not every day that a kids' show teaches that "being yourself" is a bad thing.

[@SmokescreenTfp]

0:32 she fell off this unstable construction

[@KalizaTetaAngeBianca-uk1ut]

It has been a while littleshy and u made my day as always

[@AlejandroGonzalez-ej4lp]

Damn Pipsqueak, at least Judas got paid for his betrayal.

[@nicholasnguyen5181]

This was an adorable episode. Aww the tiny ponies

[@americaroleplayer]

They should've written this episode so that after Rumble's song he got a cutie mark for leadership.

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

Missed these

[@johnpavlick7740]

Love it. Love the show. Lots Cinemare Sins.

[@HolyDemonSnap]

Thunderlane hates being put in boxes, but has no qualms with being a pegasus forever.

[@D4SH_12]

I just wanna see the reaction to the equestrian girls sirens in the s7 finale🥲 (it will be funny)

[@TimTamTom_0]

It would have been a lot better if starlight was called to help since that was practically her debut episode

[@Myahster]

oh man I never realized Rumble's voice changed

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

That Madagascar reference was on point!

[@omarvazquez4075]

Don't disrespect my boy thunderlane, he's the best

[@matty4z]

4:23 this offensive castle... LM$AO XD

[@Gresekjr122]

Amazing job. I really enjoy these videos LittleShyFiM. Keep up the good work. Have a wonderful day my friend.

[@pinkprincess6136]

I love this because of rumble and his song.

[@Wissle]

4:48 Haha, that edit reminded me of something 🤣

[@RiraitoSonikku1570]

Fun Fact: In the video, one of the standout moments highlighted is the show's unique approach to character development. Unlike many sitcoms that rely on static personalities for comedic effect, the characters in Parks and Recreation grow and evolve over time, which is particularly evident in Leslie Knope's journey from an enthusiastic parks director to a formidable political figure. The video amusingly points out how this character arc not only deepens the storytelling but also adds layers to the show's humor, ensuring that viewers remain invested in the characters' lives. It's fascinating to see how small details, like Leslie’s ever-expanding wall of post-it notes, serve as visual metaphors for her ambitious nature, showcasing the clever writing that set the series apart in a sea of conventional sitcoms. Additionally, the video breaks down some of the series' running gags, highlighting how they cleverly intertwine with the overarching narrative, which adds a delightful richness to the viewing experience. Overall, it’s a great reminder of why Parks and Recreation continues to resonate with audiences, blending humor with heart in a truly memorable way.

[@augustday9483]

This has to be an AI generated comment. This is a video about MLP, not Parks and Rec. Did the AI get confused due to the name of the episode?

[@PinPin-ex1ct]

@@augustday9483def ai. Besides the fact that it is about the wrong show, it doesn’t even read like something a person would write. So my question is, literally why? It’s not like it’s promoting anything, so what’s there to gain from this. Maybe it’ll be edited later if it gets sone likes? Hmm…

[@augustday9483]

@@PinPin-ex1ct I assume these sort of comments are fishing for engagement so maybe the channel passively gets exposure and subscribers or something?

[@dusksunsetio6042]

This dude has another chatgpt sounding comment.

[@tapuchris-cb9jy]

I'm shocked that Thunderlane was mentioned lmao.

[@ShadyRK9]

Guys! I think I just found one of the most impossible drinking game! Take a shot each time some pony says "Blank Flank" in this episode! 🍻

[@dripworks6659]

Dont bully Thunderlane, I LOVE HIM!

[@EvoShot20]

Yay new video! ❤

[@cian.o]

3:42 why do some of the male fillies have the Chad jawline

[@miskr3272]

Omg, they do have the chad jaw. And it looks terrible.

[@PhantomAarantula]

@@cian.o They're colts.

[@jugsyarts]

Colts. Fillies are young FEMALE horses specifically

[@Isnogood12]

@@jugsyarts Except the show forgot that and used "filly" to refer to both genders ALL. THE. TIME.

[@AidanWR]

"My little brother, my little brother, aaaaAAAAAHHHHAHHHHHHH!"

[@zuzoscorner]

2:05 I think that cause that filly is literally scootaloo rig just recoloured lol.

[@82dorrin]

I always shipped Rumble and Scootaloo. Pretty sure Scootaloo does too, judging by this episode.

[@Galacticstarsofthegalaxy]

4:37 what happened here 💀

[@6-dpegasus425]

Whaaa

[@sundaystorms5171]

It feels like a month ago was the last Cinemaresins video!

[@baffledbrandon3132]

The fact that Starlight Glimmer didn't have a role in this episode is an insult.

[@MrJPablo10]

2:21 I can’t help but think about the Motherly Scootaloo tumblr when I see Scootaloo and Rumble. Please tell I’m not the only one who remembers that 😅🥲

[@RyanOnWifi]

Is there a graph comparing Hasbro's profits between G4 and G5?

[@WWChampion16]

I did question Rumble's voice change. I guess they thought Vincent Tong was a great choice for the episode.

[@Antluvstrains]

Episodes like this are how we got Cozy Glow as a villain.

[@Isnogood12]

To this day and for the rest of my life I was sure she was Chrysalis in disguise and that would have been amazing. Instead we get a villain who is way too smart for her age, has no motivation, no backstory, nothing that would explain her character.

[@OMGitsDSypl]

I was literally thinking about this episode today, wild. Can we sin Thunderlane's voice change if we're sinning Rumble's voice change?

[@omarvazquez4075]

Thunderlane's voice didn't change

[@sarajuvey]

Yeah no, my 8-year-old just watched this episode last week and even SHE immediately said "So he's just like Starlight Glimmer used to be?"

[@Mymelody89107]

2:43 it's kettle corn..

[@Mayo_Nayoo]

The thumbnail makes it look like Scribble (whatever Kau Ponies name was) murdered somepony and turned it into an art project

[@AdrianZaragoza-sd4pt]

I guess High Winds found a way into the mirror pool.

[@QuirkyView]

I actually know a pair of siblings IRL that refer to each other that way

[@gracekim1998]

I'm late but thank you for this pony birthday gift😁

[@LittleshyFiM]

Happy birthday!

[@gracekim1998]

@@LittleshyFiM thank you :)

[@ericpanetta1414]

I love it

[@Tsaukpaetra]

1:21 filed under: Gene Roddenberry

[@robertfaulkkner5508]

I once watched a ranking of all the episodes in this show, and I still don’t think I’ve heard of this one. This should be interesting.

[@MCLegoboy]

Dude, I am such a fake fan, I never even remembered that Rumble was a preestablished character.

[@TheJollyJ50Engine]

4:21 I wonder why Derpy is sometimes in disguise

[@westernbody]

Wonder how fast this is demonitised or shadow banned due to Rumble

[@thechroniclesofcriss942]

the castle always wins. also, is it just me, or does this episode have a higher-than-average animation error count? and just out of curiosity, which episode that you sinned so far has the most animation errors?

[@justaguydoingstuffs]

yo new cinemare sins

[@ImAnnabelle_8D]

Wait… why is it a sin that the mane six isn’t here??? we don’t have to see twilight twinkles wings