Taking Parental Glideance Too Seriously ft. Aramau

[@geogamr2493]

I’m really sorry for you, Aramau. I’m glad you found Firebrand and the show to make you happy. Everypony else, 1 like = 10 hugs for Aramau.

[@ambermargheim5726]

I had no idea about her disability. .. that's sad, u ok ari? Also scootaloo Is the saddest most amazing filly, ever when I comes to her personal life.

[@championboy4782]

*10 drugs

[@dandylion3003]

Ya ten hugs for Aramau

[@starpokeheart664]

4990 hugs

[@ninja9968]

she will make a grate mum

[@lord_wyran]

honestly i hated this episode because it portrayed dash as the bad guy, having supportive parents is great, i can thank my mom for that, having neglectful parents sucks, see my dad. but RDs parents went beyond supportive, they literally saved her shit, broke into private property, and harassed her to the point she cut off contact with them. yeah fine, they never got down on her for anything but the opposite extreme is never good either.

[@koalafromtomorrow5656]

Your spot on

[@StephieBugs]

THANK YOU

[@lilyrose1581]

100% agree with you and I'm a little upset with Ari and how she talks and pretty much villainizes Rainbow Dash true Rd should have talked to her parents and set boundaries but we already know she's not the best at communicating her feelings and it's very obvious that she didn't want to confront her parents because she loves them the fear of Confrontation against your loved ones is a very real fear especially when the majority of people are telling you that your parents aren't doing anything wrong and that you should be happy basically saying if you say anything to them you will be the bad guy which they did in the episode and again our lovely hostess also Echoes the sentiment not realizing it could hurt a lot of kids and continues to be a present problem because people are telling them that they are wrong for having their feelings basically against their parents

[@lord_wyran]

@@lilyrose1581 exactly, i feel bad for aramau but shes clearly got "the grass is greener" syndrome in this situation.

[@lightheart4181]

"Firebrand, You need to learn that some problems can only be solves through chocolate!" I have no regrets over that joke.

[@mechasaurus]

I commend you for beating the rest of us to admitting that openly.

[@trugent5584]

CHOCOLATE!!!!!!

[@astra_stellare_]

@@mechasaurus beautiful profile pic and chocolate!

[@tristanwilliams4180]

solve your daily problems with a bar of chocolate

[@xiaomusmash1494]

Light Heart naw, just douse Amaru with cake sauce

[@jacksquatt6082]

"Part of maturity is learning to stop letting social intimidation prevent you from saying what needs to be said." This is the moral of the day, and more people need to hear it.

[@mariaguadalupesanchez104]

Including my "amazing" family (I was being sarcastic), especialy my mom. A few minutes ago, for no reason, she asked if I played the ouija board before. I never played that game as I had no interest in it, so I said no. She then said that I was to have to give up all of my technology everynight permenantly, no locking my door for privacy, & obey her every demand. She had no problem with any of these things, so why is she doing this now? She then said that the DEVIL was controling my actions, & gave me a few minutes to tell her the "truth". I had a few problems with her ever since she became more overprotective & threatening, but now, I can safely say that I'm starting to hate her. And don't get me on the threats of violence. With that said, I don't think I can trust her as well.

[@dakotasan8719]

@@mariaguadalupesanchez104 Do you still live with your parents? If not then tell her to shove off.

[@Alexrun902]

I do agree with you but thankful I think this is one lesson bronies don't need to be taught, and That's exactly why I love this fandom so much.

[@windwalker5765]

Rainbow just needed to tell her parents to cool their jets a little. Like, 20% cooler.

[@coenogo]

John Evans I despise you, yet apreciate your sense of nostalgia.

[@CrasherX2000]

Coen V why do you hate him?

[@LiamLightwolf]

@@CrasherX2000 because of the 20% cooler meme

[@benjamintan2733]

Fun fact: If you are too supportive, your kids become annoyed and will leave you. If you don't care for your kids, they will feel neglected and leave you. If you too demanding and expect nothing lower than perfect, your kid will feel pressured and leave you. All in moderation, everyone. And Aramau, I couldn't stress this much, but congratulation. Just tell your mom you don't want a Gothic theme wedding.

[@Connor_Tyler]

I didn't know you guys were getting married! Congratulations!

[@phoenixwyvern355]

I thought they were already married

[@davidachristman]

Well EXCUSE ME for having a past Firebrand; oh that's just not fair

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

I feel the need to come to Rainbow's defense; overbearing parents can be _just_ as damaging as negligent ones. My dad was extremely controlling and rarely gave me space to speak. I never felt heard, I never felt like my opinions mattered--he'd bulldoze right over me. He didn't do it out of malice--rather, out of obliviousness and his own damage. _But it still hurt._ I went through a period of time where I honestly stopped speaking--even with my friends. I was so used to be interrupted as soon as my mouth opened, I saw no need to even bother opening it. I was so used to my thoughts and ideas being dismissed, I saw no point expressing them. My dad also has absolutely no filter and would absolutely humiliate me by the things that came out of his mouth. I would literally have to avoid him while helping him shop _just_ to avoid the soul-crushing embarrassment being around him brought. Rainbow Dash's struggle reminded me of my own--of the ten-ton blanket you're smothered with due to parents like ours. It may seem silly to hate it, but it's honestly suffocating to live like that. Both of my parents loved me--no matter how much we fought--but that love didn't negate the damage done. It didn't negate how it caused depression, anxiety, and severe social limitations. It didn't negate the radial affect of this dynamic. Love never negated how horrible and unheard I felt. And I straight-up hate that ending. Them supporting you doesn't trump you feeling embarrassed, like your boundaries were violated, etc. It can help you understand their view, but it doesn't dismiss the way they hurt you.

[@DragonGoddess18]

True words,through and through. Sorry your dad did that to you. My mom does that a lot to me too

[@DiscreetRoyalty]

I sympathize, but I think that Rainbow Dashes parents are different. They aren't embarrassing because they have no filter, or interrupt her. They listened to her when she finally talked to them. I could understand how it might be triggering because it's similar on the surface, and I can't say I relate to RD, since my parents are not like that, but it's not fair to judge the episode for associations with things it didn't actually portray. Sometimes flaws are just virtues that have been carried too far unchecked. Meaning, her parents could be overbearing, but they seem self-controlled enough to back off if it's pointed out to them. That's how I'd judge it if I just went by what was shown and not any of my own experience.

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

@@DiscreetRoyalty I wasn't saying it was a perfect 1:1 example, but just that overbearing parents can be just as harmful as negligent ones. I'm fine with you disagreeing with my view of Rainbow's parents, but please don't pave over and invalidate the way I connect to it or tell me that I unfairly judged the episode.

[@DiscreetRoyalty]

@@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose I didn't. I can tell that you have a lot of history with this, as you shared, and that's not something to be discredited. But there's a difference between saying RD could be right if her parents were like that, and talking about what was actually shown. That was my point. I saw a lot of other people talking about the same thing in the comments, and it's not easy to talk about parents without bringing up your own, I just want to be fair to the show. I don't think what it showed was bad parenting. I did not say you were unfair, I just pointed out the difference between what a real life experience is and what the show is trying to say.

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

​@@DiscreetRoyalty "but it's not fair to judge the episode for associations with things it didn't actually portray" "Sometimes flaws are just virtues that have been carried too far unchecked." These sentences, as well as the general tone of your comment is why I believed you were invalidating my experiences as well as saying I was unfair. Also, with shows, it's impossible not to view it through the lens of one's own experiences. As an example, everything Zephyr Breeze makes my skin crawl. He reminds me of several toxic relationships I've had--that cloying dependency and inability to see one's own faults. Is he my exes? No. Has he done the exact same things? No. But the similarity is there and it's enough for my brain to create an association. Rainbow Dash's parents are in that camp as well. Rationally, I know the episode was about establishing boundaries and learning to communicate. But I've still lived through something similar enough that I can't look at it without associating it with my life. Finally, the point of my comment was to dispute what was said in the analysis, not debate on the merit of how bad Rainbow's parents are or how bad their actions/choices are. I brought up her parents because it's what sparked the discussion, not to assert whether or not I agree with their actions.

[@eclipsedmoon87]

3:12 scootaloo was hovering for like three seconds and I'm so proud of her. She was being held up by her wings for a little bit. That is amazing

[@BNuts]

See? This is what happens when she's too distracted to notice that she's flying when she thinks she can't do it. Which we know isn't true because Pegasi fly by magic, and magic is all about self-image and self-confidence. If you believe you'll fail, you will; if you believe you'll succeed, you will. Is it any wonder, with her parents constantly boosting her self-esteem, Dash is such a good flyer? And Fluttershy is too, as long as she's focused on helping someone else.

[@ambermargheim5726]

....

[@ambermargheim5726]

@@BNuts th..that's sad.... what if she can't fly because she had no one to help her learn?

[@BNuts]

@@ambermargheim5726 Well then, happily for her she now has Dash as a sort of surrogate big sister. I believe in Scootaloo, that somewhere down the line she'll have this epiphany about the nature of Pegasus flight, that it's magic-based, and has nothing at all to do with the size of one's wings. And on that day, she will have one of the happiest moments of her life. There shall be much squee.

[@mb-sb5ever]

Magic comes from your emotion Tirek: takes magic from pegasie 1st time we see scoots we learn that she's shut her self off from the outside world due to bullies about her cutie mark Then when she's gotten over that she is being bullied about her wings possibly for the first time in public Now she is excited so the magic of flight in this fleeting moment allows her to hover for a touch longer Rds parents don't know about her flight problem if they did they probably would of told her this making her more excited which chances are that it would of changed the episode a bit

[@Unownshipper]

15:31 For me, I think the episode would've been improved if Rainbow had said she was disappointed at her parents incessant cheering because it made her feel like her *real* accomplishments weren't as meaningful. The clip from "The Incredibles" really summed it up: celebrating mediocrity. If they cheered just as exuberantly for hanging a towel as they did for a well-done aerial acrobatic technique, then it lessens the impact. The more often a stimuli is experience, the less of an influence it has. It'd be the same as if they never celebrated her at all. The public embarrassment angle was an easier route to take, but I feel it was to the moral's detriment. Still a good episode though.

[@williamharmon4039]

It could also be possible that the constant praise and treating everything like a great success meant that Rainbow never learned how to deal with failure or might have come to associate accomplishment with being loved by others. That would certainly put some of her past behaviors in a whole new light.

[@EmeraldLilly94]

@@williamharmon4039 true

[@Marilynn_1275]

@@williamharmon4039 It really would. Wow, we sure learned a lot about Dashie this episode, huh?

[@keybladeoverlord]

JOSH! YOU BETTER HUG ARI REALLY TIGHTLY AFTER THAT HEARTFELT SPEECH SHE GAVE!

[@hutao9373]

J...josh?-

[@Calbeck]

"Mom Scorcher" is the most awesome thing I've heard all week.

[@FederationThunderbolt]

XD its sounds so bada*flutter squee*s and to me, its making me think Josh's mom is a Normal Everyday mom but with the last name being Scorcher, it just says "im your everyday mom, but i gave birth to this bada*Flutter Squee*s son of mine whos apart of the Marine"

[@FederationThunderbolt]

also i kinda wonder what other names Josh's family has kinda been dubbed either by fans or what they nicknamed themselves for the sake of it

[@DRWolf001]

I know we discussed this quite extensive during our AMWDW episode, but it's rather good to hear that in context to "Parental Glideance" as well :)

[@JaimeD.]

*DRWolf001* I agree, good sir. 😊

[@atiliopoolcartoonawesome]

Good

[@iceluvndiva21]

Hey uh doctor wolf? Can I recommend a certain duo who desperately need your help from a different fandom? Ozpin & Oscar from RWBY. My god those two need an unbiased person to talk to and a few hugs! Long story short? THEY NEED YOUR HELP!

[@koalafromtomorrow5656]

I am just going to say that they can be overbearing not lets kids mkskr mistake they should not praise everything cause it's just going to cause withdrawal or ego iverflatrf that is not good csuee she might need motivation

[@bufficliff8978]

Her parents had no boundaries and no lives of their own. Her parents should have been parents-not all-out fangirls. There’s a difference between support and worship. Her parents were a toxic fanbase like the Logang. They didn’t know their daughter at all; there was no friendship or intimacy-just worship, and thats not a relationship. Rainbow dash suffered from the other extreme of emotionally absent or completely absent parents. Being worshiped rather than loved and known feels just as isolating as being ignored, but everyone tells you you’re wrong for feeling that way. Instead of getting the natural compassion from others when someone says you were an abandoned child, people look at you with disgust if you admit that being worshipped isn’t the same as being loved. The opposite of the bad thing you have isn’t what you want. The people who have the opposite of what you have are suffering too. Both ends of the spectrum think they want the opposite, but peace is in the middle. I hope everyone here can find peace

[@koalafromtomorrow5656]

Yes that is stupid thty make rainbow Dash is a bad guy when she isn't bad guy

[@Shidyk]

lol Ari's folks must have a sense of humor. "Mother! I do not want a BLACK wedding dress! I am getting married, not going to my own funeral..." Come on, who else laughed at that declaration? Oh, also, congrats to Aramau and Firebrand on their wedding. May you always be blessed.

[@hariman7727]

I laughed at it, but I also shudder in sympathy because I've heard a lot of other stories of selfish pushy parents making a wedding hell for their children.

[@joeywaylen7022]

No one else laughed

[@Edmonton-of2ec]

21:06 Oh my god, give Aramau a friend, a warm and fluffy blanket, a relaxing couch, cookies, hot cocoa and a professional therapist and maybe some aroma therapy. Give her some wuv

[@thehowlinggamer5784]

Wow. Ari... Have all the hugs. And the chocolates. And... Here's some tissues if you need them...🤗🍫🤧 Also, have a puppy.🐕

[@justalapis5768]

And a Fiery Joker

[@brigidtheirish]

Yes. Spend lots of time and cellphone minutes with Firebrand's folks. You need that support in your life.

[@ambermargheim5726]

Aaawwwwww Cute voice ari is adorable ari. Also so does luna really work for them now, so that vid with the colab with him meant something? Awesomr. He's really funny

[@strawberryfrogs.]

😐

[@knight123x4]

ALL the puppies. 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕

[@XShadOBabeX]

“- And how the Burton version was superior.” WOAH, hold on there cowboy... thems fightin’ words...

[@Techhead3434]

XShadOBabeX what the burton version is supreme but doesn’t mean the old one isn’t any less lovable.

[@failedattempttm]

@@Techhead3434 Fighting. Words.

[@Techhead3434]

Odd As* Corrupted Shipper 😎 No Regrets I die like the fan that I am of both versions!

[@zaithehedgewolf4587]

Scarlett Andrews I like the intro scene

[@maneoj46]

I like both versions, the Burton one had more bits from the books but the OG one has a special place in my heart.

[@sadlobster1]

Scootaloo, where...are...your...PARENTS?! Seriously, her dialogue during her talk with RD makes it seem like she's an orphan

[@kiorili]

She have aunts. That's all we know

[@martinderabbie3429]

Yeah 'Aunts'

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

The writers have said her parents travel a lot.

[@sadlobster1]

@@sarasamaletdin4574 If that's so; then, why haven't they made appearances in the show yet or in the comics? We're getting down to the wire here and not only haven't we seen THEM. But Scoots is still unable to fly

[@martinderabbie3429]

@@sadlobster1 they're probably going to fix all that in one of the last episodes like they did with spoiled rich and Dimond Tiara

[@benjaminfeld6388]

I've explained this to Dr. Wolf before but this is actually my least favorite episode in the entire MLP series. I don't disagree with the message. But I think they could've done a better job of communicating. It. And they could have shown things from rainbow's perspective as well. Encouragement is one thing, but praising every little thing your child does is absolutely ridiculous. And children also needs space. Following them everywhere they go, is no better than stocking. I definitely think rainbow could have handled the situation a lot better. But she wasn't the bad guy in this episode. Of course, neither were her parents. Couldn't they have found some way to teach rainbow to appreciate her parents' encouragement while at the same time teaching her parents to back off a little bit and give their daughter some space? If "putting your hooves down" taught me anything, it's that there are often two sides to the same coin. But there are ways for you to learn something from both sides, if you catch my drift.

[@koalafromtomorrow5656]

Yes except

[@benjaminfeld6388]

@@koalafromtomorrow5656 Except what?

[@bryonfelter8301]

"We get to share my parents in a few months" I swear i almost started crying, that was so beautiful!

[@autumbreeze1129]

Damn. I wanted to hug Ari during her speech. Also, SERIOUSLY? You're parents would ground you simply for not getting an A while not doing the same for your brothers? What the heck?!

[@lord_naya1.098]

You’d be surprised how parents are, my mother is the exact same, while my father is just overall strict and aggressive, and seemingly easily agitated no matter what. Now as a new adult, and still having to live with them cause I can’t afford to live on my own, I still have to deal with it. And I’m sure a LOT of people have it worse, at this point, I’m not surprised.

[@miniman649]

the thing about this episode is that there is a difference between 'supportive' and 'freaking stalkers'. If the parents weren't well... her parents, their behaviour would be stalker-territory and that is no good even for a parent. I mean, they literally framed her USED diaper! That is not mentally healthy. Like at all. Rainbow's parents were the opposite end of the extreme from neglect. They were praising their child to the point where it can have long-lasting damage and people need to realize that both sides can be damaging as hell. We are just lucky Rainbow focused more on the 'I am awesome because I work hard and got the skills' and not 'I am awesome by default. I don't have to work to earn it'. Because many kids that are needlessly praised in their youth ends up getting a harsh kick of reality when suddenly just 'being them' is not enough to earn praise in real life.

[@johannesseyfried7933]

Exactly.

[@RedfurredPikachu]

Personally I'd rather have an overly supportive dad than the one I got now, he's got bipolar and he's a lazy ass. That doesn't mean I don't see Rainbow's point. But as someone who has at least one abusive parent I understand why she was in the wrong when she lashed out at them.

[@miniman649]

@@RedfurredPikachu abuse take many forms. Abuse from too much love or care is a thing. example: A mother or father so protective they never let their kid do anything or go outside, essentially making their home a prison. That is abuse, but also the parent loving their kid.

[@hariman7727]

@@RedfurredPikachu Both are horrible. See my comment I added recently for more details on why I know that both ends of the neglect/overparenting spectrum are so awful. (Hint: Because I've experienced both ends of that spectrum.)

[@RedfurredPikachu]

@@miniman649 Except it's never even hinted that they did that to Rainbow Dash, only that they were supportive with literally everything she did down to the littlest thing. Again their not being overprotective their being overly supportive. An overprotective parent wouldn't have reacted the way they did upon learning Rainbow was a wonderbolt, they would've been insanely worried about it.

[@KittyBGaming]

This reminds me how scummy my only parent, mom is. The one time I actually tried to show off on something, my mom was in the other room when I thought I was playing the classic piano beautifully. I remember walking to my mom and asking what she thought. She pushed me away and said “uh huh” like always. I’m jealous but I’m thankful that I learned from my mom’s horrible-ness in a way that I become better than her.

[@TheAngelInBlack666]

Amen

[@Rose-yx6jq]

I am certain that you are absolutely beautiful on piano.

[@buttercupkat]

Aramau: *Looks over at cat* useless. Cat: *I'm about to end this **-man's-** **_woman's_** **-career-** life* Also, this face. 9:17

[@mitchellgoliber8688]

Buttercupkat Productions Yeah, the Ari “Pudding” face given “Best Gift Ever”

[@ambermargheim5726]

I a as litteral about to put that time, but I saw u already did. Still, Me: uh,,... hi nightmare fuel, can you let me live tonight? Please?

[@Lsd911]

@@ambermargheim5726 nightmare fuel NO

[@ambermargheim5726]

@@Lsd911 lol, but I wanna livvvvveeeeee.

[@Lsd911]

@@ambermargheim5726 NO

[@dragonfox6289]

Looking at Rainbow’s parents it starts to make sense why she freaks out about not being hero worshipped. It’s all she’s ever know out of two options, that and being made fun off. And the latter option is far worse, so she feels like she has to be the hero, the best, greatest pony in all history. And if she’s not she’s just a failure, she’s only ever seen the extremes. And has rarely felt friendship, and even the because of her parents she still doesn’t fully understand mutual normal friendship. But she tries her best, so looking back, there really isn’t a lot I can really blame Rainbow for. Many would love to have supporting parents like that, but not at the cost of a true relationship with them, it’s practically being ignored. No matter what a parents attitude shapes a child, whether good or bad it depends on the child and how they grow and take it, along with other such influences in their lives. It’s really a good thing Rainbow ended up with such good and understanding friends, she’d be way worse off and far more vain if it weren’t for them.

[@silverwinterwolf2064]

Every like for this video = 10 Warm Comforting Hugs for Ari

[@karlhnedkovsky5214]

*100 warm hugs

[@glitterdragonthegreatprotecor]

I'm going to make 999+ accounts

[@karlhnedkovsky5214]

@@glitterdragonthegreatprotecor Now THAT'S dedication! XD

[@glitterdragonthegreatprotecor]

@@karlhnedkovsky5214 I'm a goddess, I have like millions of years too do something like that.

[@karlhnedkovsky5214]

@@glitterdragonthegreatprotecor Goddess of what?

[@visy23thevlogelf83]

“I’m calling your mom, I need affirmation!” “Oh, alright then, I’ll just do my summery” That... what’s a brief moment, with so much excellent weight of good spirit to it

[@CyberSurferXD]

5:19 Oh I've had that conversation before~ *My parents:* "We thought we were going to die, we just didn't know when!" *Me:* ok seriously ...you get tased at the Christmas auction ONE TIME and suddenly no one trusts you anymore!"

[@Deja_Yu]

I really should not be as curious as I am right now.

[@CyberSurferXD]

The local Pd were auctioning off tasers and I wanted to see if they worked... as a bonus I got to make 2 cops genuinely question their life choices X3

[@thelonelongma5603]

@@CyberSurferXD 😀😁😄😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@starvoltnexus3139]

CyberSurferXD what happened to you?!

[@Deja_Yu]

@@CyberSurferXD ha! That is kinda amazing, GG.

[@sparkoflife2937]

Ari "I want to be that kind of parent" the look on fire brands face,priceless

[@robertbartley2409]

wait Sunbutt helped Ari get her job so they question the Princess

[@gigaswardblade7261]

What the hell did you just type?

[@AramautheFierySecretary]

They deal with the dead. Celestia doesn’t scare them much.

[@deucesommerfeld1248]

This episode... honest to god I almost cried. Aramau, Josh, RD’s parents, the honesty, it’s so wonderful to see the genuine human and pony interactions. It’s wonderful

[@ejelecflametails6657]

Second review with Aramau. You're so kind with your lover, FireBrand Sorry for editing this comment but I will bare repeating, Ari is being a mother soon. And I'm excited.

[@cosmic_seabunny]

Yeah..no..These parents really engulfed in her a strong sense of ego that took her literally HALF THE SERIES to overcome! And she still struggles with it and it’s obvious that she has trouble noticing whenever she’s being conceded and she doesn’t like that flaw of her at all! Sometimes even being too supportive is a bad thing, especially when her parents are literally incapable of punishing her! Also SpitFire’s personality is calm stern and chill. I don’t know why people think that she’s not consistent. She’s literally every couch ever! Calm and Chill but also Stern and Dominate when she has to be. ^^

[@23gameoverlord]

i love any video featuring Aramau *Edit:* also i hope you guys have a great marriage. *Edit the 2nd:* do you think Rainbow's self-inflated ego, and always using 'AWESOME' to describe anything she does, is a subconscious thing she got from her parent's doting nature? *tercera edición:* 6:33 + 19:25. after watching the Last Crusade where we see Scootaloo's parents......YES! i want Scootaloo to be adopted by RD's parents, at least they won't abandon her, tell her she DOES have worth & that she can do anything! seriously Scoots parents are the worst, they prioritize their WORK, over their daughter, who is having issues with her wings *Something that the MOM, can help with*, and could have an encouraging talk with her DAD when Tiara made fun of her wings during the Flag Episode. so many of Scootaloo's self-esteem or low moral or even view of herself could've been addressed, if her "parent's" were home and talk to her. i get they have important jobs, but i think your CHILD, a living being you brought to life by birth, is more important that whatever strange plant or animal you find in the wild. in fact, why do workaholic people bother having kids, if they're never going to be in the kids life for 90% of the time?

[@gamemasteranthony2756]

REGARDING EDIT THE SECOND: Personally, I'm surprised the characters didn't bring up "Wow...no wonder she has such an ego" regarding Dash.

[@r.d.gplays265]

Regarding edit 2nd: I actually have to agree with that to be honest, it would explain why she has such a big ego, but it could come out because she cares what others think as well, and maybe some bad stuff has happened in her life and she tries to forget about it by complementing herself, because we know in the episode " nooby dash" that she was called " rainbow crash" so others might have went farther with that and it could cause dash to just component herself so she can forget it happened because if u catch in about how dash felt back than u can see she let's words get to her, yet it can be caused by both of those things

[@r.d.gplays265]

* complement

[@r.d.gplays265]

* on

[@firefly5934]

Ari: Save that encouragement for later dear, your going to need it! Kendal: For the episode or your mom and dad? Ari:Yes *Kendall.EXE* *has* *stopped* *working*

[@vanillafrost8552]

Man i nearly cried at aramau because I can relate to her so much like I wanna hug her now and just give her a cookie

[@Fairygirl-q6g]

How about two cookies.

[@theenderdestruction2362]

No no cookie what she needs a whole plate of cookies

[@deadlyponys8096]

14:55 Eh i'm more on Rainbow's side as i fully understand her feelings. My parents weren't the ones causing this, but i have lashed out at people i care for. The reason however is, as i grew up Agression was my only coping reaction to uncomfortable situations so i wouldn't seem hurt and i thought it was the only way for them to get the message but it was not. The reason why it was my coping reaction is because i was never open with my parents and they couldn't teach me the right way to deal with those situations. Since Rainbow wasn't so much in contact with her parents and not open with them, she never learned a better coping reaction, but also the feelings bottled up inside her so the outcome would've been worse the more she bottled up.

[@BugsyFoga]

"The Burton version of Charlie and the Chocolate factory is the superior one" Me : "Aw , a man of culture I see "😁👌

[@ejelecflametails6657]

Finally, support for the reboot!

[@mamabear1394]

I like both

[@gethgeune9925]

Indeed

[@mamabear1394]

The Burton version has the better ending

[@dejaypage1575]

Yeeeeee

[@bashfulwolfo6499]

It’s insane on how much I could relate to Aramau with the trauma caused by my parents, even down to believing I was in trouble just because I was being talked to/called down.

[@RedDragonForce2]

@21:00 1006 virtual hugs for Aramau. Wait... that number is upside down... or totally inaccurate because it's nowhere near enough. Okay, ALL the virtual hugs for Aramau!!

[@ejelecflametails6657]

I can relate to Arumau. And I need to send her chocolate

[@StinaBunnyLove]

don't you mean 100000000000000 hugs for Aramau

[@RedDragonForce2]

Kristina Zervos 1 Quadrillion? I did say “ALL” the hugs. Pretty sure that’s MORE than a Quadrillion.

[@StinaBunnyLove]

@@RedDragonForce2 yeah your right

[@StinaBunnyLove]

@@RedDragonForce2she needs more then all hugs in the world

[@Master_WannaBe_]

I found the parents enthusiasm completely hilarious and relatable. I swam all four years in high school and my parents were essentially lite versions of RD’s parents. Cheered me on and supported me even when I failed. The best moment I ever got from them was this past semester in college, I failed a class I was struggling in severely and fought tooth and nail to try and keep my grade afloat but I couldn’t do it. When I admitted defeat, they were completely understanding, they understood how much I struggled and stressed. They’ve always been supportive of me and I realize now that I was lucky how was. So unlike other commenters, I don’t think RD’s parents went too far. I knew plenty of kids in high school who would kill to have parents like RD’s. Granted, some of the antics are ridiculous but this is a cartoon where over the top exaggerations are commonly used to drive home a point within a 22 minute run time.

[@iluvyurbles]

I am lucky to have supportive parents and I knew kids would have killer to have parents like RD here who care for them I agree with the line “You can right, but wrong at the top of your voice” there are right and wrong ways to get a point across Rainbow’s parents went overboard with the support of course, but did they deserve to screamed at like they’re evil control freak helicopter parents? No

[@justinriley]

I've been waiting for you to cover this one for awhile. Definitely one of my all time favorite episodes in the show.

[@23gameoverlord]

question: do you think Rainbow's self-inflated ego, and always using 'AWESOME' to describe anything she does, a subconscious thing she got from her parent's doting nature?

[@williamharmon4039]

@@23gameoverlord It is possible that the constant praise and treating everything like a great success meant that Rainbow never learned how to deal with failure or might have come to associate accomplishment with being loved by others. That would certainly put some of her past behaviors in a whole new light.

[@KageRyuu6]

Love how Derpy's eyes just get more and more crossed with time. Also, ever consider that maybe just maybe, Scoots is an orphan? I mean it's heavily implied that the Apple parents died, and the way Scoots talks about Dash's parents sounds to me like someone who never got to experience having parents rather than one who endures abusive ones. Then again, we all tend to project our own experiences onto others which is where such wonderful head canons come from. Though if the show is willing to portray abusive parents such as Spoiled Rich, and yet is only willing to heavily imply death in regards to Pear Butter and Bright Mac, despite the creator's intent, I think there's more evidence for the latter than the former. But who knows, maybe they just put her up for adoption, which is arguably worse.

[@galaxythedragonshifter]

Watch "The Last Crusade" from season 9!!! :3

[@j.c.2240]

It's confirmed later that Scoot's parents were always away on important research missions, and her aunts and all of Ponyville basically did all the parenting. So in a way, that's right, even though her parents are still alive

[@diddles3383]

Scootaloo does have parents, and unfortunately they're neglectful shitheads :/ I would much rather have Scoot be an orphan than have god awful parents

[@KororaPenguin]

​@@diddles3383 I ship Scootaloo with Rumble, and figure that when they [Scootaloo and Rumble] got hitched, they additionally vowed to actually BE THERE for any foals they had.

[@Spekor]

..... cute fangirling aramau is both cute and frightening O.o and i'm the fruit sucking batpony saying that

[@iceluvndiva21]

Did she called scoot a little orage weed? Just curious.

[@Nhojathon]

8:35 Coming back to this video after baby announcement. I don't think Ari has anything to worry about. Her Tornado Twins will be loved to Tartarus and back :)

[@Kelaiah01]

I didn't think Scootaloo's fangirling screams were adorable. Oh, I thought it was funny the first time... but *only* the first time. After multiple viewings (mostly thanks to the fact that I like watching reaction videos), they get *really* grating after a while. 10:00 Rainbow didn't steal from the hospital. She was just retrieving Twilight's book. It didn't belong to the hospital. It belonged to her friend. Ergo, not stealing. 15:16 Yes, Rainbow's parents DID do something wrong by being overenthusiastic. There's no denying it. Yes, Rainbow was wrong for how she handled the situation, but the parents are in the wrong too. 17:35 Excellent point, Firebrand. Proceed. *hugs Ari*

[@knghtcmdr]

Twilight already had the book

[@RealCoolstriker64]

Twilight got the book off a hospital book cart.

[@princesscadance197]

The personal rants from you two really hit home for me. I may not have always been of the greatest mental state, not necessarily emotional, but mental. During my grade school years, I chose the worst possible method of handling my turbulent, unknown feelings - I chose to emotionally lock down. Never opening up about personal issues, never expressing anything other than a flat expression and expressive, but mostly flat spoken tone. For seven years after high school, I was driven into an emotional rut, where all I really did was play Minecraft for nine hours straight each day. My parents have always been good ones, we have had our differences, but at the end of the day, they're still my parents. And only recently has it dawned on me that I have parents who many my age would kill for - Supportive, enthusiastic parents. It may take a while to mend the rift I created with them.

[@MelonTartVA]

*hugs Aramau* its ok, Miss Fiery Secretary...... I know how you feel.....

[@hariman7727]

I too share the sentiment of wanting to hug Aramau.

[@yinketchum4338]

Same

[@FeatherFall101]

*Hugs Aramau* I'm going to paraphrase Rafiki here but Don't forget the past. The past can hurt... but you can learn from it. The way your parents made you feel growing up? You can make sure that you don't do that with your own family and give your own future kids a better childhood. And I may have a simple explanation for The Podium Flashback... It's shown from Scootaloo's perspective! Scoot's imagining the Pegasi she's met or seen before as little little ponies. She's been on a tour of the weather factory so she could have seen Dash's bullies who work there, she's seen all the wonderbolt's and lightning. She's also missing Gilda who was at flight school with dash and fluttershy who was never a competitive flyer. I don't think Scoots would imagine flutters flying better than dash at any point, even when she's helping her animals. gilda and flutters aren't even in the audience! Also Ditzy Doo as top flyer then gets worse and worse and worse as time goes on and her eyes get more unaligned? if those races/ competitions were anything like the one where dash first performed a rainboom Our favourite muffin mare may have been in a few accidents on track. maybe even... sabotaged? *dun dun DUUUUUUUUUN*

[@sentinelroyalguard5239]

After hearing Ari's rant..... I JUST WANNA HUG HER!!!!

[@ladyalmathea7610]

Honestly, I know exactly how Ari feels. Ever since I could remember, my mom and dad were always in control of practically every aspect of my life, always telling me that I need to absolutely perfect in order to succeed in life, and if I ever got a bad grade in anything, or if I did something wrong, they'd make sure I'd feel the pressure of my failure. They treated me much harsher than they ever did my little brother, and it always seemed like they had more love for him than they did for me. I know that it was hard for them to be parents, especially since they're immigrants and have to deal with adjusting to a new country, as well as having to raise 2 kids in said country, but I still... Feel the repercussions of their parenting. It got so bad that at one point in my life, I became deathly afraid of adults, and I'd even start to break down in tears if one ever tried to talk to me. That's when the school had to get involved and practically forced my parents to take me to get some much needed therapy. I managed to overcome most of my pain and anxiety, but.... I know that deep down... The scars are still there... And no amount of time will ever be able to fully heal them, but they can at least be less powerful than they used to be.

[@e1iteyoshi998]

Aramau never ceases to be adorable. I think she might be on par with Lightning Bliss at this point.

[@kykycupcake1]

I feel you Aramau. I can relate to...a lot of what you said. Its tough. But I appreciate you putting yourself out there ❤ you're strong

[@TennoWolf]

Ari would make a great voice actress. Exhibit A: this videos first 2 minutes.

[@blinkyiris9148]

Honestly didn't think I'd be going into this video relating so hard to anything... 20:20 I honestly.... could never word it myself.... How I feel... But Aramau and what she's gone through.... I can relate way more then I want to admit... The anxiety.... Things my parents have said to me... Specifically my mother... Its at a point where if I can't bring myself to defend myself I just keep quiet and keep my head down...even as an adult. I've got to the point where I apologise for looking at some one the wrong way... And make self deprecating joke. I find it easier to knock myself down then let some one else take any potential swing. But I hope she's got a better grip on those concerns then I do. Sorry just rambling heh...

[@coralcartoonz2696]

You don’t have to apologize, it’s alright.

[@lord_naya1.098]

Yeah, I relate as well…I feel as though I can never share my true thoughts or opinions with my family. Or even be myself around them, it doesn’t help that they’re very conservative and religious while I’m really not. They don’t know that though. I just feel like I’m trapped, and while I’m old enough to leave, I can’t afford to, friends don’t have enough space for me to move in or anything, so I have to push myself through it and hope for the best. I relate to both Aramau, and your situation, but also differ in a few points. They say they love me, but it really doesn’t feel like they really want to know me and support my own decisions. It makes me question if I’m really moving along the right career path, making the right choices, questioning who I really am as a person. As a result I’m really REALLY indecisive, I don’t do well with confrontation at all and I have such horrible on and off anxiety based on the overall tone I detect from someone. I don’t handle yelling very well either, but that’s a story for another time. Overall, I do really get Aramau’s point in the video, with how parents effect their children. Heck, I’m even learning it in the ECE (Early Childhood Education) program I’m taking.

[@joshblackwell8632]

"Parental Glideance" is one of the best MLP episodes of all time imo.

[@Takisan111]

I love episodes with lots of Ari and Josh interaction. You two work off each other so well it's freaking adorable X3

[@jesslight06]

Okay I need to give poor Aramau a hug when I meet her at Bronycon. Plan and simple.

[@SuperBatSpider]

I think this does explain RD’s behavior. She gets praised for simply existing, Rainbow Dash is competitive because she wants to earn the praise she receives. Edit:I am convinced the Wonderbolts aren’t teasing her because they can clearly tell Rainbow is being punished already by dealing with her crazy parents.

[@eroraf8637]

I did NOT know about Aramau's past, but her rage IS amusing. Edit: Having seen the rest of it, I now feel like a complete and total *yay*hole.

[@marchaasa.k.a.tyrannexthed2425]

*_"Give me your spine so that I may bludgeon you with it."_* -Aramau.

[@gachagirllunarissisteraddi9458]

Um KZbin glitched I think this is on a mlp vid when I found it:)

[@JaimeD.]

*Eroraf86* Don't worry. These 70+ likes tell is okay. We always rush when we don't see the whole video. LOL

[@annieclark9041]

"whatever it is, it's painful and strangely adorabal" you nailed him.

[@Ven_Pie]

While I thought that this episode was just ok at best, there were definitely some cringe-worthy moments, but it's nice to see another perspective in a respectful way. This review helped me look at this episode in a better light, to the point where I want to watch it again with this perspective in mind. Great review as usual Josh, I look forward to the next one. P.S. Aramau, you are awesome and you deserve a supportive hug after your story. Stay awesome Ari. ^^

[@LightningSpiritVA]

Aramua is fricken awesome XD Love her acting and voice changes she can be very imitating and have moments sounding adorable, plus Firebrand and her are sooo cute together X3

[@echowing9560]

Poor Aramau. The really sad thing is that I can sympathize. Spend enough time around my father, and you can see why I have so many issues.

[@JonathanToolonie]

Honestly, growing up with a silent, strict and barely present dad (not his fault, he was raised from a family from hell) and a workaholic, supportive but not always there mum (she was raised to be a work horse [yes, pun intended]) I learned one thing, as much as a parent should give love and support to their kids, kids can return the love by showing them that all their support have not been in vain. My Dd has been suffering from clinical depression for a decade now and my mum has been struggling to keep the family together. The one time I saw my Dad genuinely happy during his depression was when I finally got a job. Never saw him cry of happiness before.

[@misterkoenkist1805]

Aramau just got even more adorable then she already was, and I love it

[@stormrider7739]

“See nice parents nice parents” “ yaaaaayyyy let’s review it” “...wait what?”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@spectrumscribble1498]

27:36 *"MOTHER!!!"* That's the way I want to scream at my mom sometimes because of my stress and stuff. 😅

[@xiaomusmash1494]

I… didn't realize how… how fortunate I am to have my parents today…

[@Barnowl65]

Oh my gosh! Ari, you are so much like my best friend, I'm starting to wonder if you're the same... Wait...Did Josh say the Burton Wonka was superior? ...I LOVE YOU JOSH!!!

[@eternalhikarinotenshi193]

I know exactly how you feel Aramau. My parents were not horrible people, but they were difficult growing up similar to what your parents did to you. So you are not alone and it is comforting to know that I am not alone about it either.

[@CyberKirby]

Today I learned nice parents are a powerful force.

[@twilightwolfqueen409]

Aramau, you're doing great. And thank you for sharing your insecurities and findings on how different upbringings can affect you as an adult. Kinda brought some habits of mine into light. Anyway, congrats and good luck to you and Scorcher!

[@springetafazbear9698]

*tackles Ari* MAY THE POWER OF MY HUGS MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER!!!!!!!!!!

[@avidreader4140]

Let's make an ari hug army

[@jacobbelow4136]

This was such a beautiful review! I have wonderful parents, even if we didn't always see eye-to-eye and that caused some problems in our relationship, I wouldn't trade them for any others! Much love to you Arumau, and wishing you the best with your upcoming wedding with Josh!

[@pinkiepoolgamerbrony2789]

Parental Glideance is one of my favorite episodes to MLP and of how sweet rainbow dash's parents are

[@aphrodite9457]

Just wanna send a good vibe to the creator. I loved your work growing up and have used the phrase you taught me “you can be right, but wrong at the top of your voice”. To this day I use that when having arguments with friends and it’s helped a lot with how I communicate with my friends. We all get along and respect each other and part of that is knowing how to communicate effectively

[@giovanniorellana2200]

I love this episode! I thought it was very good!

[@astra_stellare_]

Are you Italian?

[@JaimeD.]

@@astra_stellare_ The more important question is if *Giovanni Orellana* is part of a certain brotherhood. *Sage nod*

[@LegionOfBlues901]

Man...after they finally show us Scoots' parents? I feel like how inconsiderate that were and what Scoots said in this episode really puts them both in a bad light if you ask me. Even if they're actually nice ponies. Doesn't mean we can't question their parenting.

[@faronnethery7371]

They're genuinely abusive. Even if it's not active abuse, they're still actively damaging their daughter's mental health

[@KororaPenguin]

I think that Scootaloo's grandparents were cat's-in-the-cradle-and-the-silver-spoons parents themselves.

[@FeligamiAdrizoeSworaDooplivian]

@@faronnethery7371 Take your lies and eat them.

[@cometfire6959]

I always love the collabs between you and Aramau!

[@MsTanvar]

Not enough ws in aww for this. As a single father struggling to make sure all three of my daughters get the attention they need this was not only uplifting and encouraging, but also very satisfying. Please don't ever let anypony say you arn't making the world better. Your this dragon's hero.

[@bryonyparker3455]

Speech Aramua your amazing. Fire brand bring her in more this is amazing! Also I agree with her on the supportive parents part. Because I had one who was always supportive and one parent who was not so supportive.

[@Riku006]

This was kind of a middle-of-the-road episode for me personally, but looking at it after watching this, I find I can relate to and enjoy it that little bit more. And I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that enjoys constructing a timeline for the show, though I prefer crafting one for ancient Equestrian history. Ari, I feel sorry for you, but I'm also glad you've found someone like Firebrand. And finally... I popped a bit louder than I should've at the playing of One True Supervillian. Scurll's entrance theme fits Lunacorva so well.

[@phantomlogic6940]

1:41 Please tell me that was an "Emperor's New Groove" reference!

[@dominusalicorn3684]

Close, but not quite

[@justalapis5768]

Eh,close enough

[@captainvandyk6849]

Tell us where the talking Llama is and we'll burn you house to the ground.

[@justalapis5768]

@@captainvandyk6849 Ye, close enough

[@Sparrowcompass]

0:00 - 1:05 Love the style of comedy you use for your series.

[@zaithehedgewolf4587]

WOOOOO ARAMAU I LOVE YOU!!

[@scarletstar3533]

Aramau, I know how you feel. I've been through what you have, and I find the speech you said to be so relatable. So I hope your parents are getting better.

[@LuckoDaStars]

Keyframe in another dimension: I don't know why... But I do want to launch Josh out of his howitzer when I see him next time

[@thewinterprince1731]

I'm surprised you failed to understand why Rainbow and Lightning failed out of flight school. The bullies made it quite clear when you consider the personalities of the pair: They were good at flying, but AWFUL at following rules and regulations. It's like in real life, if the smartest kid in the school also has a bad habit of just never showing up, there's still a very high chance of getting kicked out.

[@DragoSonicMile]

I'm paranoid now. A lot of these "real-talk" moments sound eerily similar to some of my own life struggles. Who's following me around and what do they want with me?! ... In an unrelated note, I'm kind of sorry I looked up what a "shotgun wedding" is. (sharp intake of air)

[@chalkwarrior5542]

Well now I'm afraid to look it up. Can someone tell me what it is?

[@gamerhero9559]

@@chalkwarrior5542 In layman's terms, you're forced to marry someone against your will by blackmail or death.

[@chalkwarrior5542]

@@gamerhero9559 oh god

[@gamerhero9559]

@@chalkwarrior5542 Yeah...For sanity sake, don't Google it.

[@victoriakingeter4302]

@@gamerhero9559 But that isn't how it is used in culture. I have always understood it to mean getting married because you or your partner is pregnant. I think that is what they are implying in the review. At least that is what the Oxford dictionary says.

[@Leobelial239]

Well, i have to say it now. My parents are not the best, specially with my emotional health. I had to pull myself out of depression and i'm still dealing with alcoholism on my own (doing much better now thanks to some of my friends). But credit when credit is due. My parents allways gave me support and privacy when i need it, and one time they drove 2 hours to pick me out when i was stuck in another city with no money, place to stay or way to get back home. My dad offered to teach me his proffesion when i was struggling to find a job and my mom allways did her best when i asked her about anything about cooking and housekeeping. I don't allways tell them how much i appreciate those things or that i love them... But i think i'm gonna do it more often, thanks to MLP and this kinds of videos.

[@StarryThey-os]

The opening of them together....... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 So adorable!

[@LyingCatSagaFan]

21:00 Maybe this is cruel in a way, but it really does make me feel better to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way, and that someone who does feel this way became so successful. Sharing this is possibly the bravest thing you can do, and you may not ever know it, but you just validated all of us who were told we weren't good enough. You made me feel less broken, even if that feeling only lasts for a little while. Thank you.

[@clawsrocketarts]

All in favor for giving Aramau a hug because of a similar and heavily relatable past say I I

[@pokehunterhd]

"They're coming!" "Cuthulu?" Cuthulu is a group now, apparently.

[@BeaverBotics2]

This episode had such a strong Beginning and end, that it's a shame I can't stand the middle. 6/10 for me.

[@ShaDHP23]

Ditto

[@luigiboi4244]

I love this video for two reasons: 1. Aramau. Aramau is best, no questions asked. 2. Josh busting out the timeline. If there’s three things I love about media, it’s continuity, continuous plot, and crossovers. Edit: Oh my god, Aramau and I have stuff in common. Never have I wanted to hug someone that I know next to nothing before so much until now.

[@williamcrowe2576]

I don't know why, but Scootaloo's backstory suddenly made me think of "A Child Called 'It'".

[@Angela.Perkins]

Somehow I doubt they'd show something that extreme on My Little Pony. Maybe in some fanfiction.

[@trathanstargazer6421]

Even after watching this dozens of times. The big talk towards the end always brings tears to my eyes. Reminds me of just how lucky I am to have a mother that loves me so much.