Taking Once Upon a Zeppelin Too Seriously ft.TheLooneyTurtle and Solar Flare

[@jackmack4181]

A bored guard is a dangerous guard A bored guard could either make the cure of cancer or break all the rules of the Geneva convention

[@thebardofshale304]

Anything would be better than self inflicted pain and potential blindness. I mean really? Sriracha under the eye lids? What ever happened to good old conversation? listening to music or an old fashioned show on a radio? It may be dull, but self harm isn't exactly worth the risk of injury for the sake curing boredom. Firebrand needs to tackle this issue.

[@CrasherX2000]

Lawful good Or chaotic evil

[@SpectrumSwordtails]

22:15 So that's why Firebrand has the Howitzer. It's not to get rid of intruders. It's for when he gets bored.

[@jinxiehavoc2648]

or both

[@gamaactive8278]

At that point it becomes the Geneva Suggestion lol

[@BugsyFoga]

Firebrand's base : Anyone is welcome to come on in .(aka Break in)

[@RealCoolstriker64]

Is isn’t breaking and entering if the door’s already broken

[@patrickdees5256]

Come for the howitzer, stay for the collab

[@Espityl]

@@RealCoolstriker64 no it would just count as trespassing on government property

[@KororaPenguin]

With all these complete and utter boots Firebrand has under his command, sooner or later some foe could... leave him to the in-laws' ministrations.

[@sharoncantu8180]

Yep

[@solaris9426]

"Doesn't that mean wagon sickness is a thing too?" Yep, just like car sickness is a thing. Fun fact: car sickness and air sickness, along with sea sickness, are all forms of motion sickness.

[@bennythemonk]

What about gravity sickness?

[@tnecniw]

More or less, yes. Eyes don't agree with ears and therefor makes the brain really confused. Causing sickness.

[@bennythemonk]

Huh neato. Cheers for the answer.

[@weldonwin]

Also, Shining going below with Flurry is likely going to make his air sickness worse, since when he's up on deck, he can see that they are moving and that relieves the conflict with his sense

[@jackmack4181]

It all changed when fire sickness attacked

[@CriticalNobody]

The show may be over, but at least we still have review backlogs!

[@iceluvndiva21]

Yeah but not many people go over every episode. It can be really annoying.

[@jesusgomez938]

I feel bad for twilight on this episode because all she wanted was to spend quality time with her family and spike should've came with her to the cruise so he can remind her about the schedules, plus the fan mails and work can put on pause for now.

[@autumbreeze1129]

My guess is Cadance didn't realize Twilight hadn't seen the stars. So caught up in the awe of them herself, when she saw Twilight she assumed she'd been there long enough to see it, just not get over to their group at the same time. And the tears? Likely assumed Twilight was so moved by the stars that she was in tears. It was only when reality slapped Cadance back to, well, reality, that she realized Twilight had only just gotten there, by which point, it was too late to diffuse the situation because Twilight had already started venting

[@RamonxMystiere.]

Pretty much yea.

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

Maybe, but I think that's just the result of someone not checking the script. It could've easily been fixed if you moved the scenes around so Twilight cries *AFTER* her family talks about the Northern Stars, then it would seem like they legitimately didn't notice at first that Twilight had missed it.

[@timemonkey]

Considering it was night and none of them were using their horns to make light Cadance probably didn't even see that Twilight was crying at all.

[@pigifi]

Twilight’s father after Cadance saying “If only you have seen this, sweet pea” pretty much confirmed that everyone knew Twilight never saw them.

[@starvoltnexus3139]

To be honest I do think that’s what they were going for

[@autumbreeze1129]

18:29 by the way, I just love how even Flurry has a look that says "who are you and what have you done with Twilight Sparkle?" in this shot. It's hilarious and adorable

[@justinriley]

And the moral of the story kids is to always read the fine print.

[@NelsonDemifur]

Or read the blasted thing before you sign it

[@ghost_4047]

I'm going to take my chances, no one has time for the fine print lol

[@0hvist]

incidentally, this wasn't the FIRST time that Twilights' parents haven't read over the fine print when it came to their daughter following her coronation; the last time was in the fic _Alicornundrum,_ the 3rd-installment of Reality Check's Nyxverse Series (A collective of fan works that follows the events of _Past Sins:_ where Nightmare Moon is reincarnated as an Alicorn Filly and is adopted by Twilight Sparkle as her daughter), however instead of it being Twilight Velvet that drops the ball with sound mind and body; it was actually Night Light after he got sloshed on tons of alcohol by Duke Blueblood following Twilights' Ascendancy and subsequent Coronation, the paperwork was a Marriage Contract that deeded Twilight Sparkle to Prince Blueblood; and the strings attached after Night Light got sober enough to find out what he just signed stipulated that if they tried to renege on the Marriage Contract; than the Sparkles would have to forfeit their Estate and all of their wealth for compensation. Long story short, Twilight Sparkle tried acting calm and rational about this; but Duke Blueblood kept pushing her buttons and threatening to send Nyx to a school abroad so Twilight would have no choice but to have a kid with Prince Blueblood... prompting Twilight to undergo her 4th Rage-Shift (the fiery mane and tail thing that was seen in _Feeling Pinkie Keen_ ) and strangulate Duke Blueblood from the chandelier... by his testicles. Followed shortly thereafter by all three approaching the throne to relay the events of what happened, and having The Royal Sisters simply laugh at the Marriage Contract outright ("we're the rulers of Equestria. We can sign a pardon for a _death sentence_ if we wish.") on top of this, the law dictates that ALL participants in the Marriage Contract must be of sound mind and body when signing: Night Light was smashed off his plot, and Twilight never put her name to the contract: thereby making the Marriage Contract null and void. However the Anullment Contract that Twilight had drafted up and presented to Duke and Prince Blueblood was airtight and indeed signed by both Twilight and Prince Blueblood; in-return of his father maintaining possession of his... "Family Jewels". Duke Blueblood tried to argue for the Marriage Contract to be maintained; unaware of the telltale signs that Celestia was closing in on her own rage-breaking point, at which point the Princess of The Sun herself underwent her own *_RAGE-SHIFT_* and read Duke Blueblood the riot act of what he was trying to commit: Contractural Fraud, Enslavement, Rape, Blackmail, and Treason; along with listing all of the punishments and penalties that were in-place for such crimes unless he agrees to the Anullment: *_"You will either spend the rest of your life imprisoned or you will be executed. I seriously doubt that we can execute you four times, but you never know. My judges are rather creative."_*

[@devonm042690]

@@0hvist ...Right, because a fan fiction of a fan fiction belongs in the same conversation as the source material.

[@inksansandtheaucrew3506]

“Sheer unadulterated boredom!” So close to a Hazbin Hotel reference-

[@spectrumscribble1498]

If it was actually a Hazbin Hotel reference, it would be "sheer absolute boredom". I have a love bug of a girlfriend who likes that show.

[@inksansandtheaucrew3506]

@@spectrumscribble1498 That’s what I was saying. They were close to it- but not quite there.

[@DBZgeek2000]

TRUE PASSION!

[@spectrumscribble1498]

@@inksansandtheaucrew3506 Her words, not mine. But I don't complain about it. She's introduced me to a lot of new shows and we watched the premiere episode of Hazbin Hotel together. She's honestly the best thing that's happened to me.

[@inksansandtheaucrew3506]

@@spectrumscribble1498 Well that’s nice.

[@Kevin15047]

"What? Just because I have anger issues doesn't mean I can't be insightful." I don't know if I've ever related to something so much before.

[@igottasneeze091]

*"Invited or trespassed?"* *"The latter."*

[@moonblaze2713]

But is it? It's not trespassing if he's allowed to be there.

[@MusketeerMLP]

I wonder how it will be if someone was stationed there.

[@justinriley]

Among the many things Season 7 did right, it's expand on the families of the Mane 6.

[@NicoUnken]

You know when Cadence rubs the northern star in Twilight's face? I like to imagine that as an example of how difficult and awkward collaborative work can be. Somewhere along the lines, the animators, voice actors, and writers *must* have imagined the scene differently. Maybe the writers didn't imagine that Twilight was so *obvious* in her crying, maybe the animators thought Cadence's dialogue would've been something more comforting, maybe the voice actors didn't realize the context behind their lines. It's fascinating to see how blatantly awkward that scene was, to a point where it is an actual BAD scene because it makes Cadence seem like such a jerk. If Twilight had just looked a tiny bit forlorn, or even had a weak, fake smile, maybe Cadence's line would've made more sense. If Cadence's line had been changed to something far more sympathetic, it might have made more sense. Heck, if they had just *removed* Cadence's line, imagine how much better the episode might have felt without that little thorn to come in and prick us near the end. Ultimately, just really interesting to think about since I've become more and more aware of how big a collaborative project animated shows can be. A+ to how the cruise ship patrons were written. Nothing mean spirited about it, just some awkward humor with delightful, appreciative fans underneath.

[@DragonGoddess18]

13:16-13:21 "Why does anyone do anything?" "Sheer.Unadulterated. BOREDOM!" Harsh,but true

[@alexandriapape208]

Indubitably... even for me. Also, nice Hazbin Hotel reference!

[@DragonGoddess18]

@@alexandriapape208 That was said in Hazbin Hotel?

[@mikistenbeck6517]

​@@DragonGoddess18 kinda, Alastor actually says "sheer *absolute* boredom",

[@spectrumscribble1498]

@@mikistenbeck6517 Even my girlfriend knows that line. :3

[@mikistenbeck6517]

@@spectrumscribble1498 nice, :D

[@MrChaoticreign]

"just because I have anger issues doesn't mean I'm not insightful" whole ass moooooood right there. T-shirt material

[@claypigeon7063]

Unexpected… but certainly not unwelcome! *Edit:* Also, I was NOT expecting ðæt Bionicle reference ænd I LOVE you for it! *Edit II:* A Bionicle reference ÆND a Hazbin Hotel reference‽ …I love you guys.

[@fashionablechangeling2003]

I think you mean "A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one"

[@claypigeon7063]

@@fashionablechangeling2003 I’ve heard ðæt before; I assume ‘tis a reference to someþing (likely Star Wars) but I recall not where I’ve heard it before.

[@supersaiyandiclonius3056]

Where's the Hazbin Hotel reference? I missed it.

[@gearhooves5996]

@@supersaiyandiclonius3056 13:15 it's a reference from a line Alastor said "why does anyone do anything? sheer, absolute, boredom!"

[@supersaiyandiclonius3056]

@@gearhooves5996 Ah, thanks. The line was so true to me that I didn't realize it was a reference.

[@solaris9426]

I'm sorry, Looney, you can't tell me you never accidentally did what Cadance did to Twilight before. It's the whole reason Innocently Insensitive is such a popular trope.

[@benikujaku4567]

13:15 "Is this a Hazbin Hotel reference? " "Hahaha! It's the purest kind, my dear. "

[@thewinterprince1731]

I'm so sad that this was the last episode review we got. I miss this series a ton.

[@0MidnighttheDragon0]

Can confirm meeting your idols/people you really look up to can be both awkward and exciting. I went to a book signing for my favorite author, Tui T. Sutherland, writer of the Wings of Fire series and I was so nervous and tried to make myself as presentable as possible. got professionally shaved, got a haircut the day of, took like 2 showers. I REALLY wanted to make a good impression cuz of how much she inspired me. And...I was glad to meet her. She was really kind and very obviously loved her fans. but I'll be damned if I wasnt Nervecited as Fyayck going in.

[@CalliopePony]

I thought Cadance didn't realize that Twilight had missed the stars. Twilight showed up just as the show was ending. Cadance turned around and saw Twilight just a little way behind her. She probably thought she had been there for longer. I loved seeing Cadance act like a big sister mentor for Twilight. I wish she could have had more opportunities to do that through the series.

[@michaelmcjunkin1372]

10:51 I agree it’s just overkill. Not to mention there’s barely enough interaction between him and Twilight.

[@crovax1375]

I was once offered a free vacation. I didn't ask any questions and the next thing I knew I was in the Navy! True story

[@moonlighthunter5421]

Looks like the armed forces are getting creative with their drafting methods.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Lmao 🤣

[@dakotasan8719]

Ha, funny thing, my friend Viola did a reaction on this episode a few months back and I pointed out the exact same thing about the speed with which they reached those locations. And then I said “suddenly Shining’s air sickness makes a lot more sense.”

[@Mirality]

6:26 Cloudsdale moves around. It was evidently south of Canterlot at the time.

[@pierre-mariecaulliez6285]

Still, is that a zeppelin, or a jet fighter ?

[@ripple-effect-mlp]

@@pierre-mariecaulliez6285 Either way, high altitude, so big view.

[@theundeadpancake9869]

13:16 sheer. Absolute. BOREDOM!! I got that reference :D

[@DBZgeek2000]

My work became mundane . . . (forgets rest of the line)

[@hayamihinata4135]

Lacking focus, aimless!

[@gearhooves5996]

I lacked inspiration for decades, my work became mundane, lacking focus, aimless, I've come to crave a new form of entertainment, ha ha ha

[@hayamihinata4135]

Does getting into a fistfight with a reporter count as entertainment...?

[@gearhooves5996]

ha ha ha, it's the purest kind my dear, Reality!, True Passion!, after all the world is a stage and a stage is a world of *entertainment*

[@TheQuinch]

"Sheer, unadulterated boredom!" I feel like we're missing a half-second of demonic background here.

[@dandelion_fritters]

Our dear Bluecifer would have sufficed.

[@deadlyponys8096]

With a slight hint of Radio filter

[@jacintacapelety9600]

Firebrand: Why does anyone do anything? Me: ....Is he quoting what I think he's quoting?! Solar Flare: Sheer... Me: Are they gonna do?! Are they gonna say the line?! Firebrand: Unadulterated... Me: ........Ya messed it up. I got so excited there. You were so close, but ya tripped at the finish line. Both: Boredom! Me: Nope. It's too late. Ya messed up the Alastor quote. Ya said Unadulterated instead of Absolute. The flow just isn't the same, man.

[@marauderlp3840]

13:20 Hazbin Hotel Alastor reference

[@DBZgeek2000]

TRUE PASSION!!

[@danewillis263]

Speaking of demons what series did that demon at 4:30 originate from?

[@neon-sphinxfoster5340]

Solar: We do the collab, or do you want your guards to be ....... BORED? Firebrand: *triggers Vietnam war flashbacks* XD

[@daelen.cclark]

It's been quite a while since we've seen one of these reviews. always nice.

[@RealCoolstriker64]

Oh! The turtle with the cartoon voice! (Haven’t seen him since “meanwhile”)

[@MadDemon64]

13:16 Oh, the nonexistent humanity!

[@davidpescitelli8004]

One of my favorite episodes of the season. Nice to see the Sparkle family together and I really like we got to know more of Twi's parents. Especially Twi's mom being an Adrenalin junky. While Cadence development was not handled the best this episode I still appreciate the moment she had with Twilight.

[@harrisonmissell1716]

0:17 Thank you 2 for your service

[@TheCommenterDragon]

Another enjoyable and wonderful review vid guys i love it, and on a scale of 1 to 10 i rate this episode with a 6, although it was good to see Iron Will return after his 5 season absence!

[@Actionfan19]

11:31 To quote a reference you made in a past video "HOW IS THAT A THING!?!?!?!"

[@ATPokemon]

I feel like they completely overlooked that Cadence thought Twilight got there in time to see the stars

[@Zacman1123]

Interesting episode to have be the last to review since it's being almost 4 years.

[@GCRavn42]

Alright, a new episode review. Definitely wasn’t expecting two collab guests this time around. Solar Flare and Looney Turtle 🐢, wow 😮 glad to see them both in this video. Once Upon a Zeppelin is the MLP episode being tackled today. Good job guys, now we’re returning to form ejecting “ trespassers” via the Party Howitzer. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Keep up the good work.

[@Crazyredemu]

I laughed out loud when the little guy went home, thumbs up for that joke alone

[@Celemimphar]

11:33 BIONICLE Represent! My childhood mentioned! Watch as 6 main characters, each representing different elements, join together to battle the embodiment of Darkness and Chaos. Join them as a seventh character appears that is a part of the group but not really, who will save everyone after going on a quest alone but only kind of. In the final year, many of the past bad guys join together, and fail because deus ex machina as one gains the power of all. And just look at all the loose ends! Gathered friends, listen again to the tale of the BIONICLE and/or MLP.

[@rocketsurgery950]

SAME!

[@moonlighthunter5421]

“Doesn’t that mean wagon sickness is a thing too?” I think the term you’re looking for is “motion sickness.” Ask Natsu Dragneel, Wendy Marvell, Gajeel Redfox, Cobra, Lexus Dreyar, Sting, and Rogue. Dragon slayers get motion sick as quickly as Shining Armor gets air sick.

[@ChildOfTheFence]

"I know that doesn't make sense for some of my younger viewers..." How dare you?! I... I'm offended and insulted!! But it's true...

[@cybrarp2236]

I've got two main issues with the perceived conclusions that Cadence and Shining Armor are horrible. I decided to wait a day before making a comment because I wanted to take some time to think things through because, again, it might just be a case that something was unclear in how this review was written which unfortunately rubbed me the wrong way. Which brings me first to Cadence. Specifically, the moment where she tells Twilight that the Northern Stars were breathtaking. This seems like an example of Hanlon's Razor: "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity". The intent of Cadence saying that could have been lost in either how the script was written or how the animation was done. Or it could be an in-universe example: Cadence thought that Twilight had stood in the back after her last panel to watch the stars without disturbing other ponies' view so she didn't see the tears until it was too late, meaning she was insensitive on accident rather than setting out to ruin Twilight's night. The second thing is the ongoing almost fandom joke of "Why is Shining Armor captain of the guard again?", using the fights with Chrysalis and Sombra as examples. There are too many unknowns to rule out the idea that Shining Armor only lost those solo fights because he was handicapped in one way or another. In the case of the fight with Chrysalis, Chrysalis had been draining Shining Armor for who knows how long: We don't know when the lockdown of Canterlot went into effect and when Chrysalis imprisoned Cadence. Plus during Twilight's spying, we see Shining starting to break through Chrysalis's control ENTIRELY ON HIS OWN until Chrysalis has to reassert control over Shining Armor. That's impressive, particularly since we have no idea if such a thing should even be possible. And the only reason Cadence had to amplify Shining Armor's abilities was because by the time he was freed from Chrysalis's control, he was so drained that he couldn't even summon a basic shield spell. In the fight with Sombra, we know how the fight started and the aftereffects of the fight with Shining Armor's horn being covered in black crystals, but we never see the actual fight. Maybe it was an easy win for Sombra or maybe it was an epic battle similar to the Twilight versus Tirek. What we do know is this: Shining Armor wasn't fighting Sombra to defeat Sombra but to make sure that Twilight and her friends could reach the relative safety of the Crystal Empire. Shining Armor was playing the role of a shield, meaning that if he had to take a hit to prevent one of the Mane 6 from getting hurt or worse, he would be doing so. This would put him at a disadvantage since he's not watching one back (his own) but SEVEN in total. Not only did he accomplish that goal, he accomplished it and came back magically injured but ALIVE. Arguably by achieving his goal in the battle and keeping Sombra from harming the Mane 6, Shining Armor DID win that fight all by himself.

[@sarahj5161]

Good points!

[@travisherndon94]

Okay question: How come Shining was ready to throw up every second throughout the episode but then they were scenes where he's perfectly fine not green faced or ready to barf?

[@CalliopePony]

In my experience motion sickness has a tendency to come and go, depending on the setting. He might be fine when the zeppelin is flying straight but then feel ill when it changes altitude or direction.

[@mermidion7552]

also in some cases it really can be a head thing, if your focus is on something else your brain can actually ignore for a short time that your body is sick. Thats why i always had a handheld game system with me in the car when i was a kid, helped with my car-sickness.

[@liamwarner5749]

He was faking it the whole time his vacation was just lounging around in the cabin with no responsibilities beyond playing with his daughter all inspired by Twilight's comment.

[@melissagrant1649]

@@mermidion7552 My experience is kinda the opposite. Playing my handhelds or reading actually made it much worse, so I eventually learned to just close my eyes and/ or try to sleep until the boat/ car/ airplane reached its destination.

[@julleighonah.2701]

Like the rest said, it comes and goes. Than again, after a certain point, he's likely just lightheaded. Unless he's constantly eating between scenes, which I doubt.

[@friendlyfenrir2930]

I approve of this Hazbin Hotel reference ;)

[@moxxiedemongamer3019]

8:34 that's how I watch My Little Pony Friendship is Magic on Netflix and that's the fun of re-watching every episode of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic on Netflix

[@animationrainritewolf8388]

I'm still waiting for Netflix to launch MLP Season 9 on their server (as well as get rid of one movie that shall not be named)

[@rustyhelm93]

20:52 @FOB Equestria Wouldn't Iron Will technically be Lawful Neutral since he didn't break any laws and instead rode the fine lines of loop holes and fine print? I thought Chaotic Neutral was someone who would break the law, but not actively harm others.

[@rayhagele]

I was binge watching FOE, minding my own business, and I thought this was an episode that I skipped over. Turns out it was uploaded 50 minutes ago as if writing. Huh, unexpected but I'll still take it

[@colorgachagamer3255]

Andrew Francis also voiced Morro a ghost from Ninjago who's weakness is water.

[@clydenorthrup5484]

TRIGGERED! WORST NINJAGO VILLAIN!

[@SpectrumsEdge]

4:20 2 things here 1.) Hehe 420 2.) Yeah, sure, Twilight's mom( i forgot her name), ask Luigi how well that worked out for him....three separate times.

[@genius11433]

Twilight Velvet. That's her name.

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

On number two, I think it's only twice that not reading the fine print gave Luigi any trouble. He wasn't pulled into the events of Dark Moon under dubious circumstances, E. Gadd pulled him in because the valley was in crisis and he needed Luigi's help. Neither E. Gadd or Luigi knew about King Boo or Mario yet.

[@inksansandtheaucrew3506]

I may not be first, I may not be last, but when FOB Equestria uploads, I click fast.

[@Trecherousbeast]

I don’t see what y’all mean about that “rubbing it in” thing. It was very clearly a misunderstanding. Maybe the shot could’ve been better framed, but they in no way made it seem like Cadence was happy that Twilight missed something important.

[@reyfan011]

I noticed why cadence looked so different to me than the other ponies, not just the alicorn thing but that her eyes are fully outlined all around. Not a lot of other ponies have that, and when they do, it really stands out. Just something I noticed

[@BugsyFoga]

Genuinely felt bad for that fan Twilight lashed out on .

[@jackmack4181]

Nathaniel Foga well he was a foot away from her.

[@katelynthewhitewerewolf6376]

​@@jackmack4181 He should consider himself lucky he didn't get his leg broken

[@SoniQ93]

Great review as usual, though the stallion's name is actually Star *Tracker*, not Chaser.

[@weldonwin]

I was wondering if maybe that was one of those random US vs UK dub things, where names get changed for obscure reasons

[@ospero7681]

So the name is even closer to "starf*cker" than I thought. Brilliant.

[@KubatheChangeling]

Fun review. I did actually like this episode, and I did find it good. :)

[@romancewriter1]

Around 14:46, look at the small detail of Twilight’s magic glowing there I guess it started to glow cause she got angry. Even MLP The Movie did that except it was noticeable

[@TheWulfDen1]

This entire video just made me love Solar Flare even more.

[@anonamouse5917]

Thanks for the hard work that is put into making this. PONIES FOREVER !!

[@Trainlover1995]

And then they never took any episodes seriously ever again...

[@sparkleshimmer8894]

One of my favorite episode and a turtle is review it. Best day ever

[@RanWolf2022]

I witnessed this boy dude get his hoof smashed by a princess. And then a health insurance add popped up.

[@1989JROG]

This is now definitely one of my favorite collab videos

[@skylarlee9691]

Twilight's outburst at Star Tracker was certainly very rude - but her stepping on his hoof felt more like an accident because he came out of nowhere. She could have just apologized, though - said, "I'm sorry, I'm very upset", helped him, and then sorted things out in a peaceful way. Her injuring Star Tracker is forgivable, but her response definitely wasn't. Edit, I heard Firebrand say "Star Chaser" so I changed "Star Tracker" to that but apparently Star Tracker is right. Hmph. I also hate how they get angry at Iron Will. I'm assuming the contract _did_ actually point out the outlines of the cruise - so it was Twilight's parents that ended up being the ones at fault here. The ponies blame Iron Will for something of their doing - and while Twilight's parents are also forgivable, there's no reason to take it out on Iron Will, plus the fact they literally left an entire zeppelin without a captain. As for Cadence's "boundaries", I'm assuming she understands how she wants to be treated, which is great, but she doesn't understand fully how she should treat others. First, the "the Northern Star" part, when Twilight was clearly upset (or was going to be), and second, in Canterlot Wedding, Twilight has a flashback to when Cadence makes two arguing ponies fall in love. My issue with it is that first of all, it's without their consent, and second, they could have been arguing over something important like business. Making them fall in love just because they were arguing without context isn't very responsible, but this isn't touched on very much.

[@eldergeek6077]

I'll play Devil's Advocate and say when you're that stressed out, you will come off as rude. After she had calmed down, she did apologize.

[@jazz-cat00]

@@eldergeek6077 so its _justified_ rudeness... But it's still rudeness

[@darkwhispersstories47]

@@jazz-cat00 hey sometimes to get your point across you have to be Rude...is not like anyone was that willing to hear Twilight out anyway they acted over the top and ignored the obvious stressed up Twilight..especially since Twlight way to be stressed is as Obvious as a Nuke!

[@jazz-cat00]

@@darkwhispersstories47 oh I get you, I agreed her anger was justified indeed, but it was still a large burst of anger to someone who didn't entirely deserve it (not referring to her family tho, get parents got her into this mess in the first place and cadence did what is considered in bird person culture "a dick move") Start tracer did do bad by getting too close and personal with twilight, but I think that in all the star-stricken awkwardness he didn't entirely realize just how cringy he was being and wouldve flusteredly backed off immediately if told and asked... But he wasn't. In twilight's attempt to put on the flawless picture perfect princess role for everyone, she didn't get to put up healthy boundaries for herself. And while yes, her suffering was palpable inn this instance to the point where her family should have noticed it... But they DID notice, but she bit her toung and put a smile on her face to not cause worry to others. And while this is relatable as frick, she still put in the effort to try and not to inconvenience anyone else, and it worked. Now it's probably no excuse to someone who knows her too well, for someone who *doesn't* really know her, only an fanboy's idealized version of her, one who is too busy freaking out over meeting a literal demigodess!? That could go right over his head if twilight wanted, which she did which is why she took everything head on At the moment. Yes, she didn't really have much of a choice on what she could allow or not thanks to Iron Will, but Star Tracer didn't know any of that, as thus didn't fully realize how bad he was being. Twilight knew this and still snapped at him. It was bound to happen eventually and again, her anger _is_ understandable, but it wouldn't make sense to be adamant to someone that you have no problem, and then be surprised when they don't try solving a problem that they were told doesn't exist. I may be wording some things incorrectly here, so sorry if I'm not making too much sense here

[@carrot708]

They don't get angry at Iron Will solely because of the contract, but because he's forcefully taking all their free time and generally being quite intrusive.

[@starvoltnexus3139]

I think that moment with cadence was supposed to be her not realizing that twilight had missed the northern stars and thought she had seen them it definitely should’ve been more clear here But I think I hope that’s what they were going for

[@revaslatts8011]

I hope so, too!

[@KatonNeko]

Oh Mr Firebrand sir, you light up my life with your reviewing shenanigans.

[@moxxiedemongamer3019]

still one of the Funniest episodes of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic from Season 7 and great re-watching it on Netflix

[@keiththompson9435]

Did someone give that Shinning Armor Ginger pills or Ginger Ale? It does help with upset Stomach.

[@phantomlogic6940]

21:33 lol, that took me a second to realize the joke there. Pretty clever

[@silasruedin9566]

11:32 Awesome! You mentioned Bionicle! I was a HUGE fan of that LEGO theme back in the day.

[@RoninCatholic]

9:16 That's Christopher Chandler and his parents Barb and Bob in the background.

[@darkblastoise9199]

Ahahahah this is hilarious 🤣 I hope Aramau feeling better, and this video is AWESOME,!!!!!! Great job everyone ; )

[@JessOkami]

Fun as always! I think I need to buy a copy of the last season (Chances are good netflix will never show it) Also, love the DBZA references as always, the military humor, and the Habzin joke. Which is extra funny to me because I've known WAY too many Marines to NOT find that hilariously accurate.

[@doniehiatt6162]

Love this chaotic show and all the beautiful chaos that happens on it.

[@Book_Thoughts]

Looney Turtle: How can you walk up to someone in literal tears and talk about the very thing they said to your face, "It'll all be worth it to see this and spend time with you"? Me: *slow awkward hysterical laughter* Ask that question to the people who are my friends. They have done it many times... I wish I felt like I was even a third wheel within all my friendships... instead of the spare tire everyone wants to avoid using cause it's so old and probably rotten. So yeah, I understand Twilight in this episode. Different relationships and situations, but it still hurts.

[@The_Double_U]

I'm planning on Retconing Shining Armor's Air Sickness in My Fanfiction, so he can be Awesome in The Final Battle.

[@techcraft869]

1:54 I have tried fried ice cream and it’s *yaay*ing amazing!

[@ebisu_fishyboi6527]

i love this channel

[@samlagrimas5039]

Yeahhhh! Pls keep the reviews coming because I love ur mlp reviews!

[@devinitalkyon]

This was a fun episode especially with to guests. Also I agree, I liked this episode even with its faults. Good to have you back Josh.

[@c.w.crawley6668]

1:10 That moment where you realize the guards are actually the most dangerous thing every, but for all the wrong reasons

[@ghost_4047]

Honestly I think this is one of my favourite collabs of all time lol

[@adamcheck4941]

First of all, I wish I had Twilight's smart and very nice parents instead of the stupid assholes I got. Also, I found it hilarious that Iron Will is actually that Minotaur's real name I would have thought it was just a stage name for his assertiveness seminars, to imagine some crazy parents naming their kid Iron Will is pretty funny.

[@tsunsu]

Nice to see this sires come back I love the analizations and shananagins that come in frome the gust have. I also love how they can make a good lesson and how to apply it to real life. Very well done!! Hope you have a good day!!! Looking foward to more. /)(\ #bronyforever #brodcastyourself

[@wesleyguthrie9612]

1:10 the Mario and Luigi music played as flashbacks of guards stupidity played back in Firebrand's mind. 😅😅😅😅 I'm laughing

[@rikuwisteria583]

You know, I didn't want to say anything, but no one seemed to catch that "Flurry Heart" was aware of Twilight's OCD. Take a look at 18:30 and you'll see what I mean. She's not even potty trained and she knows of her Aunt's quirk. Next thing you know, she'll be besting the junior flyers competition at 5 years old. Than again she did have huge power fluctuations that were off the charts when she was just born.

[@fionam0014]

Both FireBrand and Solar Flare: Sheer... Unadulterated... Boredom! Alastor: Sheer, absolute Boredom! (They were so close to quoting Hazbin Hotel there! XD)

[@darkizuku7591]

Me: FINALLY! Also me: immediately clicks when I see FOB equestria and was released 13 hours.

[@clydenorthrup5484]

10:20 Funnily enough, Natsu, the dragon fire mage from the anime Fairy Tail uses this logic to get around his crippling motion sickness. Trains wagons walking cities all make his stomach drop but when the flying cat carries him he is fine because his friend isn't a vehicle. Yes that is real.

[@CaylenHeeler]

"You said anything we want. Or do you want your guards to be..... *bored* ?" Firebrand: *flashbacks* "Once Upon a Zeppelin! :D"

[@angbandsbane]

Shining Armor having a water weakness from Andrew Francis makes even more sense when you consider what I think was his first role (Dilandau in Vision of Escaflone) was pretty much a fire type

[@adrianwoodruff1885]

0:07 Ouch, facehoof so hard the tip of the horn came off. Good thing it healed right away.

[@thewinterprince1731]

Iron Will sure is good at drawing both ire 'n' will from those around him. ;D

[@KitsuneRokaku]

Can we just appreciate the SS Anne music in the background? Excellent choice

[@dashietheytpproductions2521]

Me: *now worried as Frick that I annoyed Firebrand even though we only talked for a minute or two a few bronycons back*

[@bru9383]

Well, ain't this a welcome surprise. A two-fer collab partner.

[@sasir2013]

0:53 oh yeah, I readed that one comic too

[@palomaroggeri8680]

13:16 IM SORRY. IS JOSH A HAZBIN HOTEL FAN? THE LINE IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS WHAT ALASTOR SAYS. IF HE IS, THAT’S AWSOME!