MLP: FiM "The Last Roundup" Episode Review (Part 1: The Episode)

[@invertin]

This is actually an entirely valid way for someone associated with "honesty" to lie, to me. Honesty and truthfulness can be used as synonyms but don't actually carry the exact same meaning- from Applejack's point of view, it'd be more dishonest to come back with nothing after raising everyone's hopes, than to tell a small lie while she fulfills the expectations of the money another way. It's still dishonest, but you can see how she'd justify it to herself as the lesser of two evils.

[@carlbloke8797]

jordan stone I still don't see it as dishonesty though

[@LadyEvilest]

When I first saw Cherry Jubilee I thought "Oh no! Applejack's working at a brothel!" Then I remembered "Wait a minute, this is a kid's show."

[@mananexus]

Omg I can't breath lol

[@carlbloke8797]

LadyEvilest lmao

[@s.nifrum4580]

I don't get it

[@s.nifrum4580]

Oh dear god know I do LOFUCKNIGL!

[@s.nifrum4580]

Damnit I meant now

[@Igorcastrochucre]

I hate Hasbro and everybody else's treatment of Applejack. RD can be shallow, Pinkie can stop smiling and Fluttershy can be the jerkiest jerk of jerkville, yet they are loved by millions. Applejack is not only an element of Harmony, but she's also a virtue for life, and she's not perfect, but people seem to forget that and keep regarding her as a background pony.

[@Fanimati0n]

+Igorcastrochucre well, she's exactly where she wants to be in life. She's got great friends, a steady job, loving family, her life is just great overall. That's boring. If you're at where you want to be in your life, then there's not much conflict going on, and conflict is the backbone of all great stories. Don't get me wrong, i like A.J., but it's hard to write conflict for someone who's life is going exactly how they want it to.

[@wolftamer5463]

I mean, I still like her. And there’s no problem with liking characters despite their flaws.

[@EditDeath]

One thing I loved about this episode was the conveyor belt scene. It's a clear nod to one of the classic "I Love Lucy" moments, and it's a case of a reference done right.

[@shwahgamer]

I love that reference too! Although I think it was funnier in the "I Love Lucy" episode, but that's just me.

[@EditDeath]

SakuraUchiha1000 No question, but it's nice to see it parodied decades later.

[@Fanimati0n]

+EditDeath I noticed that too. That was one of my favorite episodes of I Love Lucy.

[@Apostol407]

Actually, Applejack didn't lie in Party of One. Sure, she didn't tell the whole truth, but she didn't lie.

[@Foreleus]

Well depending on your definition of a lie, applejack did technically tell a lie

[@1redrider100]

I honestly thought Applejack had been kidnapped or something so I thought Cherry would turn out to be evil or something. Plus I loved the I Love Lucy reference in the conveyer belt.

[@lunarahunter4870]

That hole in our hearts line, I'm not usually one of cheesy lines, but that is some tasty cheese right there.

[@CSLucasEpic]

4:44 I don't know why they did that either, but the whole Cherrychanga thing started the whole fan hype that is now known as "Pinkie Pool" which is either showing Pinkie Pie as Deadpool, or her being BFFs with him.

[@YujiUedaFan]

Why isn't the Mayor called "Mare Mare"? Here we pronounce mayor as mare.

[@GreenWormJello]

I don't know how ANYONE could hate Pinkie in this episode, she SAVED this episode. Pinkie makes me laugh every moment she's on screen in this episode.

[@settingsun3470]

Yes, Pinkie was VERY funny in this episode.

[@dag1984]

I think I'm the only person who noticed that Cherry Jubilee looks like Miss Kitty from Gunsmoke. They have the same hairdo and that same mole on their cheek.

[@ComicFan-xi5lh]

The episode itself is good. I'll get to my thoughts on the elephant in the room in the episode in part 2 of this episode review. The humor is great, I like the chase scene, Applejack's reasoning, while predictable, is justified and the moral itself is pretty good. The only issues is being too predictable, which doesn't hurt my enjoyment and the fact that the town kept pressuring Applejack that led her not to come back to Ponyville. That just bothered me a bit. Overall, this was really good. 4 Out of 5 Stars Gold So Far: 54/130

[@SirDavid290]

"A character shouldn't be defined by their title but their personality."

[@SirDavid290]

Fine, im French, im gonna change that.

[@MidnightMuffin]

2:13 Imagine if lying WAS shown to be in the right, Element or not. KID'S SHOW OR NOT.

[@niftyrobo]

4:38 or the holes in their stomachs, since ha know, she basically runs their food market

[@uanime1]

Pinkie knocks herself and Rarity off the cart so it will be lighter, thus can move faster. Not sure why they left Pinkie and Rarity behind.

[@Fanimati0n]

+uanime1 to end on a joke?

[@settingsun3470]

It's similar in Gravity Falls to when they leave Soos behind in the corn maze.

[@PlanetZoidstar]

Applejack definitely needed more focus in this episode, and the whole "You're gonna get it, Rainbow Dash" I'm sure is because Rainbow Dash refused to turn back the wagon for them. Okay Rarity likely didn't hear that, but she could assume Rainbow Dash was more likely than Fluttershy to leave them in the dust.

[@KestrelDC]

Pretty nice and thoughtful of Pinkie to give that mailpony a big piece of cake after hearing he was working on his birthday!

[@onedirectioninfection5756]

rarity probably said "you're gonna get it rainbow dash" because it was rainbow's idea to "pull out the big guns"

[@hyunii5891]

What about these? - Putting your hoof down.. *cough* element of... kindness? *cough* - Trade Ya.. Yeah right, element of loyality was willing to sell her friend into slavery, psht. - Party of one.. Pinkamena? I'm pretty sure the element of *laughter* isn't laughing anymore, also there's a scene where she is crying in the Baby Cakes episode. i also cant seem to find an episode where Rarity and Twilight broke their element or something..

[@happystar3212]

Rarity in Dragonshy. She tried to steal the dragon's jewels

[@hyunii5891]

***** Good point.

[@averyy999]

He said each of the mane 6 broke their elements and will continue to do so

[@mikjos80]

La gente ze a w1w2

[@lunarahunter4870]

Meinytr n How about the Return of Discord two parter? They ALL broke their elements. Yes, it was under Discord's influence, but they did it.

[@Jason_Altea]

When did Rainbow Dash betray her Element of Harmony? It's probably on an episode I've seen, but can't remember.

[@Ninjaheiro]

you said the main 6 went to look for applejack, who was the sixth pony if applejack wasn't included?

[@JV-Decker-RetireDisAcctSoon]

2:20 (Hears the quote, reads the text) You and me both. That, and I wish the majority of people hiring weren't assholes who _"just can't figure out why new workers don't stick around."_ Or just as bad, they expect you to learn the trade after being shown *once and only once*. My last manager, happened to be both. XP Do I have issues? Maybe, but I'm not keeping them bottled in, and this happens to be the oppurtune context to bring it up. XD

[@carlbloke8797]

Jardez the Various good to hear

[@TheMysteriousMrEnter]

It's on my channel, somewhere. I have a Season 2 playlist; the Derpy part comes right after this one.

[@7Seraphem7]

Except she never actually lies.

[@JoCoBrony]

Does anyone else notice the animation error around 4:54?

[@TheMysteriousMrEnter]

Fixed it. Thanks for alerting me to this.

[@tidepodpadthai2633]

I expected Cherry Jubilee to be a villain, and I'm kinda glad she wasn't portrayed as one.

[@yolandasaavedra4690]

1:12 so cute

[@Topknot]

5:20 That's called, "The sin of omission."

[@simbasorariku3]

Loved Derpy. SHE NEEDS MORE LINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Episode 100 maybe? (Hint, hint) And I like Madame Mare.

[@Takisan111]

simbasorariku3 You can see the future (O O)

[@simbasorariku3]

Takisan111 Meh, seeing the future would be nice, but it can be very stressful.

[@Takisan111]

simbasorariku3 I'll bet. Some things are not meant to be known by mortals.

[@Fanimati0n]

+simbasorariku3 i dont think it's possible to see the future anyway. I follow the Eternalism school of philosophy regarding time. Every possible outcome for any given event exists at the same time, but it's your decisions that decide which possibility becomes reality. Like Garnet's Future Vision in Steven Universe

[@settingsun3470]

YASS DERPY

[@199NickYT]

4:45 Somehow, Rarity knows that Rainbow is at fault for Pinkie and Rarity being stuck in the wilderness. That's what that was all about.

[@BNuts]

And some people think that Dash's injured wing in 'Read It And Weep' was her comeuppance for this. Although Rarity wasn't the one who made Dash 'pay,' she WAS there when Dash crashed. It makes the fact that the injury happened somewhat less vindictive, although knowing how durable Dash generally is, it also makes it obvious that she was only injured for the Almighty Plot.

[@BookwizardQ]

Most negative feelings about this episode from the fandom comes from Derpygate, not Applejack. TLR was actually highly praised when it came out.

[@gigaswardblade7261]

I forgot what pinkie pie's element was *holds shield up to face*

[@Commenter839]

Laughter.

[@gigaswardblade7261]

yeah your kinda too late. I remembered what it was a while ago

[@TheZipperDragon]

I like to think the ponies have to grow into their elements, & master their faults.

[@avinashtyagi2]

That's what happens when you promise tax cuts constantly Mayor Failing Infrastructure

[@derpybrony739]

was i the only one laughing at the literal elephant in the room?

[@derpybrony739]

6:02

[@fabianbonilla1421]

4:43 *click*

[@Leapingriver]

Ah I understand now. Hmm, I guess your reasons are justified somewhat, the mayor does seem to be, to put it lightly, incompetent at her job. And I didn't catch that line AJ said during my first viewing, but idk I find the mayor kind of endearing although in this ep she did kinda tread a fine line in my books when she was getting all pushy at the train station

[@MrGabeanator]

love this episode

[@Marveljew]

I'd like to point out the "I Love Lucy" joke actually originated with Charlie Chaplin (more specifically his movie "Modern Times").

[@spongichu9248]

Does anyone remember I Love Lucy...probably not

[@Fanimati0n]

+Logan Bostwick yes, i do. they show it on the hallmark channel and i watch it whenever i can. it was a damn funny show. It was also the first sitcom.

[@SunGodNika-bi2jr]

To this day I still wonder who beat Applejack in all those competitions

[@Launchpad05]

I wonder of 'Cherry Chongas' were the inspiration for 'Death Battle' to pair Pinky up with Deadpool.

[@kingzilla9859]

Applejack is always her element. ( WE GET IT ). Applejack betrays her element. ( WHY ). Me ( Oh come on ).

[@ShadyDoorags]

The reason I don't buy that whole "honest liar" deal is because of Apple Jack's wording. "I will tell you tomorrow at breakfast" does not become true just because you didn't go to breakfast. It's still a lie because you didn't tell her at breakfast. There are ways they could've done that much better, but they didn't think the diction through.

[@carlbloke8797]

Shady Doorags you're actually wrong But the thing is AJ still used logical loopholes so yeah she was still doing honest lying

[@ShadyDoorags]

Carl Bloke "You're actually wrong." Um... care to explain how? The phrase :"I will tell you at breakfast tomorrow." does not become true simply because Applejack didn't go to breakfast. It is still a false statement, ergo, a lie. Had Applejack said "When I come to breakfast tomorrow, I'll tell you." THEN it would've been manipulation and not a straight up lie, because at that point, what AJ said was true but her intention was false.

[@carlbloke8797]

Shady Doorags again she already explained how it wasn't really a lie so really it wasn't even dishonest

[@ShadyDoorags]

Carl Bloke And I thoroughly explained how AJ's reasoning doesn't work.

[@carlbloke8797]

Shady Doorags and I thoroughly and completely explained how AJ's reasoning DID work

[@kaijukid1443]

Yo Mr.E,you ain't the only one who hates the mayors guts

[@garthdavis2502]

Worst mayor ever.

[@Perfect7en]

Pinkie was just a riot in this episode XD

[@mariea9813]

the most funny part is when pinkie pie had to use the 🚻 bathroom.

[@kaijukid1443]

Yo Mr.E,your not the only one who hates the Mayor's guts

[@Dilbert1999]

2:20 I know right?!

[@dexterthoma867]

Do you mean Apple Jacks or the mail which one do you hate?

[@dexterthoma867]

Thank you for clearing that up

[@brentramsten249]

if that's so then why does the annotation with the link lead to a missing video?

[@MegaMelodytime]

If the mayor of ponyville is incompetent, perhaps Mr. Enter shall take her place. I'm talking to you, sir.

[@lunarahunter4870]

Calvin Taylor Sure, but he'll need a ponysona.

[@Crushy-xk5cb]

I hate you! I HATE you!, I HATE YOU!, ha ha ha lol

[@harkmom]

have you have ever had a nightmere were you in the place of RainbowDash in the creepypasta cupcakes (Anominis)

[@milesmoraleskin]

Is it just me or do I think that Pinkie saying "Chimmycherry Chimmychonga" is a reference to deadpool?

[@legendarybluepegasus2687]

I'm wondering do you hate mayor mare because of this episode or is there another reason why you don't like her

[@yolandasaavedra4690]

1:37 so Who is this

[@brentramsten249]

this is part 1 where is part 2 you ask? we may never know...

[@sharonpereira4501]

Real life, entertainment and technology. Tv shows animated and live action. Also movies animated and live action,video games,books and comics.

[@yetanotherrandomviewer]

Pinky Pie went demonic.

[@_Crush__]

The mayor was slightly modeled after Obama.

[@DogoHalibar]

Yeah, I'm with you on this episode.

[@JojonathanOliveira]

Hard to get a job? Try assign for one with no pay to see how hard it get, now imagine 5 ponies doing that.

[@DoctorDrinkX10]

I now ship MrEXMayorMare and I am sorry

[@fanon44]

why does he hate mayor mare, what has she done wrong

[@67eboy]

at 0:29 she shoved AppleJack's Grandma out of the way to say "bring back money"

[@gabemassey9344]

I hate the mayor guts as well!!!!😤😡

[@SageArdor]

I know your question about us seeing why you hate Mayor Mare was rhetorical, but in all honesty, I don't.

[@MrGabeanator]

nice love it

[@brentramsten249]

*sigh* I can tell the truth to your face without having the slightest shred of honesty. its easy to tell the truth, its hard to be honest.

[@FanSeitz]

I hate Over a Barrel, but NOT this episode.

[@brentramsten249]

that being said I just found it on your channel

[@chaonerd180]

I just don't like Applejack's attitude towards her friends when they find her, not the fact that she was lying. She carried this annoyed expression the entire time, like she just didn't want to see them in general, and it felt like she was trying to convince them that they were the reason she left. That feeling intensified when her fake reason for leaving was that "She needed a change of scenery." If one of my friends did what Apple Jack did, I wouldn't be mad at them for losing or even for lying, but just for being willing to never see me or anyone they knew again and acting like it wasn't a big deal to keep that lie. Apple Jack just came off as extremely selfish to me in this episode.

[@AE_Sunset-Nutrix_AE]

She was just overplaying her feelings of guilt.

[@dftbawolf]

I love cherry jubilee shes my fav!!

[@MrGabeanator]

great

[@Rubberman202]

For me, it's not a matter of Applejack being dishonest, it's a matter of Applejack abandoning her family and risking the lives of other ponies for something she probably should have known better. The mayor and the prize money seems more like an afterthought to her. Again, I understand the idea of facing family and loved ones out of fear of failure, but even though they were building her up as the best, I felt it was obvious that they'd accept her no matter what... and "honestly lying" about it feels like it would strain their friendships far more then revealing the truth would. Also, I'm sorry, but Pinkie Pie is just SO OBNOXIOUS in this episode!

[@avinashtyagi2]

She didn't risk anyone's life, she didn't ask them to chase her Heck she didn't ask them to come looking for her. They chose to do so. As for her family, she didn't abandon them, she planned to return once she had earned the money. Also she didn't lie, she skirted the edge of honesty, but she never actually performed the terms of her agreement with Pinkie which was to come to breakfast. You can fault her for being stubborn and perhaps even running from her problems, but not for those other things

[@queenkaterose]

XD

[@MrGabeanator]

filly vanli

[@Hewylewis]

God, I hate this episode.

[@siguyreviews4435]

😛😗

[@Hewylewis]

I don't hate this episode because Applejack is dishonest, I hate it because she's a coward who literally runs away from her problems.

[@Rubberman202]

This episode leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I can understand being so hard on yourself and having that really obnoxious mayor breathing down your neck about the prize money, but I dunno, I just don't feel like abandoning your friends AND FAMILY, while also risking your life and the lives of 4 wagon-pulling ponies is worth it just to save face and avoid admitting that you DIDN'T come in first (not the fact that she lost, but that she didn't come in first). The fact that the ending it so sappy and ham-handed just made things worse for me, and I REALLY don't like how Amy Keating Rogers characterizes Pinkie here (as well as in A Friend in Deed).

[@avinashtyagi2]

Why did they chase her if it was so dangerous? No chase, no risk. She didn't abandon anyone, she planned to return once she had earned the money.

[@bobmanperson599]

I know that not everyone tells the truth about everything, but like, she's the ELEMENT OF HONESTY, that would be like if vanilla extract sometimes tasted like blackberries

[@SitaraAleu]

+bob manperson I guess you're right. So because Pinkamena exists, Pinkie can't be the element of laughter, and we can't forget Rarity's occasional bouts of selfishness and greed. That wouldn't be the element of generosity. Fluttershy losing it now and again and verbally abusing her best friends? Can't be the element of kindness can it? Rainbow Dash putting her own goals and ambitions ahead of her friends' success on occasion and letting her egotism take over once in a while? Loyal, that ain't. Twilight often realizing she has much to learn as Celestia's pupil and knowing she may never know all there is about magic? Well, if she doesn't know it all, how can she fully represent the element of magic? Do you get the point I'm trying to make? Mr Enter has said it himself multiple times; perfection is a flaw and nobody is perfect. The other five certainly aren't perfect, no one can tell the truth 100% of the time, and Applejack shouldn't be expected to be perfect. The ponies are likable BECAUSE they aren't perfect.