After the Fact: Brotherhooves Social

[@hawkeye5791]

Applejack: Rarity, what's wrong? Rarity: I just felt a great disturbance in the Fashion Force, as if millions of ponies suddenly cried out in terror, and suddenly cringed.

[@bird266]

The FAB is strong within her.

[@Takisan111]

She was in Manehatton at the time. She would be saying that to Applejack.

[@claytonhess5512]

Eeyup.

[@ambermargheim5726]

2:30 not gonna lie, who is deflating a ballon. Your voice is that high. No offense! !!! I still like you!!!

[@CybeargPlays]

12:55 "... As a tenor." Excuse me, TENOR? That is a deep, rich bass, thank you. The unnamed skinny stallion is the tenor.

[@enterprise1476]

CybeargPlays His name is Toe-Tapper.

[@twinkiefaith1311]

Thank you.

[@WingerB17]

bricknose I'm glad someone else said it.

[@DrewB1442]

I was about to say Baritone, but, you're right.

[@Ikajo]

A tenor can sing even higher than an alto after all. Big Mac was singing in falsetto in this episode. Not alto.

[@LoudToon99]

Nothing feels more amazing than seeing Silver Quill finally upload a new "After The Fact" review.

[@burgerhouseinthehouse2079]

True true. There the best!

[@lithominium9955]

at least an episode one.

[@frankbrislin4378]

Seeing Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo interact as sisters was a real treat. And it's about dang time; it's only been two whole seasons. The closest they came was the heart to heart on 'Flight to the Finish'.

[@arellajardin2323]

I've known a couple transgendered people who find cross dressing humor offensive, and I know a few more who enjoy it, acknowledging the humor in undoing gender expectations. Ms. Doubtfire, Tootsie, Rocky Horror, hell, even Mulan! But I'm in no way saying people are wrong for being offended, a person's pain is real, and shouldn't be mocked. That being said, I definitely disagree with this episode being offensive, and argue it's trans-positive. Everyone sees through the disguise, and says nothing. And of all the trans people I've met, their greatest day is the one where nobody comments on their gender! No questions, no chuckles, not even positive affirmations. They just want to be treated normally. So, for nopony to call out the very obviously stallion for trying to pass as a woman, and allowing "her" to compete, is pretty damn awesome.

[@daffodilsap]

+ahatt96 How are trans people are "biological defects of nature" exactly? They ARE normal people, they just identify as another gender. And dont be like "Well, if they're born as a boy, they are a boy! If your born as a girl, your a girl!!1!!1!" Because they are just normal people, born in the wrong body. Not that hard to understand. And even if you disagree for some reason, their choices dont affect you in anyway whats so ever, so please stop being so ignorant, and respect their choices

[@queencyrys6309]

Oh? Do tell what 'gender disphoria' is. Because I don't think it means what you think it means.

[@BugaBooGirl]

I'm transgender and I honestly don't care what anyone thinks about me because I know who I am and if someone doesn't like it that's okay unfortunately you miss out on a chance of knowing a good person and for those who do get to know me I hope the better for it and that's all I have to say

[@orangutansoda]

Not trans gender but I am easily offended 😂 I loved this episode. I thought it was hilarious. However I think this wasn't so much Transgender but Drag. Most Drag Artists are cis males with the exception of faux queens and actual trans people like Peppermint. He even had a stage name and performed. I thought it was really funny, and as a huge fan of drag queens, I just was cracking up the entire time

[@insanityscience0exe614]

Sorry but I have to disagree with you there, pain is and should be mocked and made fun of. Pain makes use grow and without adversity life itself wouldn't be as enjoyable, well there is a limit on an individual basis one must also understand that no one has the right to enforce an objective standard on what can be made fun of and it doesn't matter what their standing or relation to the matter at the hand of mockery is. Everyone has mocked someone or something and to steal the term, you live by the sword you die by the sword and that is the spice of life that too many is what makes life worth living. That being said I am not without sympathy or reason please if you or anyone else reading this has a point or an idea to share please do i would love to hear from those that disagree with me or agree. Ps. I know my grammar sucks i am dyslexic and yes it is your right to make fun of me for it as it is my right to ignore you if you do.

[@Thegiddyowl]

"OH NO, IT'S THE SHIPPERS!" I can't tell you how hard I laughed at that

[@Shadow2432002]

ROTFL 😂 Still trying to catch my breath

[@SunsetDashie]

I love how Sunset Shimmer came from canterlot high to join in the "Get Big Mac Back" Mob

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

Great joke and I loved Eliyora taking a dig at the people who thought this episode was a transgender offence. Mac was only cross dressing to spend time with this sister, not every piece of media is suppose to represent someone's personal taste.

[@sethcarlow8363]

i fine this awesome and funny. lol.

[@BBBHuey]

Funniest part for me was the complete absence of Flash Sentry. He was nowhere in that crowd xD

[@davidpescitelli8004]

3:06 Actually "Make new friends but keep Discord" is the first time a male character besides Spike is given a central role since it focuses mainly on Discord.

[@RaulDiaz-mp8ms]

David Pescitelli Somewhat true, though it's arguably a Fluttershy episode. This is more of a Big Mac centric episode.

[@davidpescitelli8004]

Not really we follow Discord throughout the whole episode. Fluttershy is even gone from parts of the episode.

[@redgeoblaze3752]

Arguably, Party of three was that before. Discord was in more of the episode than Twilight after all, There was even a scene with just discord after the rest of them left for reason of "Loyalty", Distraction, or Sickness.

[@MarkMaker]

Personally, as a trans man, I loved this episode! I didn't think they were poking fun at trans people; I saw it more as another way for Big Mac to embrace feminine things without shame (none of the "it's too girly" stuff; playing with dolls and Princess Big Mac, anyone?) Plus, Orchard Blossom isn't a joke in and of "herself", she's a genuine attempt at Big Mac trying to bond with his sister. And Apple Bloom doesn't think any less of Big Mac for being Orchard Blossom; in fact, she encourages him to do it again as an in-joke between them at the end. So all in all, I don't see the harm in Orchard Blossom. I rather like this episode!

[@James-jy3lh]

glad to hear bro/gal glad to hear

[@MrMarinus18]

I also like that at the end he is admonished for his destructiveness and lack of sportsmanship. They even specify that the entire gender thing was completely unrelated to that. At the same time I'm also somewhat glad that they didn't back out either; Big Mac broke all rules and was punished accordingly.

[@trucetruce335]

Mark Maker can I ask some clarification? When people say “I’m a trans man/woman” are they saying they now identify as that gender or that they used to be. I’m confused and I really don’t want to make anyone feel bad. ;-;

[@NoArtisticLimitation]

To the people wondering, transman/boy means he sees himself as male. A trans woman/girl would see herself as female. If I’m doubt, look at the word at the end of “trans”, that’ll be what you call them.

[@trucetruce335]

NoArtisticLimitation thank you!

[@alexerny5552]

3:45 "We're sorry. Your idiot host's mind has crashed. Please wait while we reboot with cuteness."

[@craiggriffith182]

Correction: Big Mac is a Bass/Baritone, NOT a tenor.

[@NoArtisticLimitation]

Tbh, this is one of my personal fave episodes! It’s so rare that you see a guy who likes cute, pretty, or “girly” things, and isn’t afraid of what people would think. (Wander from Wander Over Yonder is another) As a guy who likes traditionally “girly” things myself, it makes me really happy to see someone on tv that reminds me of me in a way... Plus, he absolutely loves his little sisters, and that’s really beautiful~~

[@AleksoLaĈevalo999]

"Horsebando is just life waifu without waifu stealers" How about our new horsebando stealstress Sugar Sugar Belle O ouch!

[@concordiaharmony2302]

HOLY MOTHER OF GOATMOM AN EPISODE REVIEW IS IT RAGNAROK ALREADY?!

[@RaggedViking]

Sorry Ragnarok starts in November.

[@dylantennant6594]

Concordia Harmony Did silver quil steal the hound of Heimdallr, and finally sounded it.

[@concordiaharmony2302]

Dylan Tennant Maybe he's also helming the ship made of Toenails

[@dylantennant6594]

Concordia Harmony or maybe he secretly has a daughter who is partially decayed, and two sons, one who is a giant serpent and a giant wolf.

[@arellajardin2323]

I think he finally ran out of characters to tribute.

[@crankdowncap923]

18:06 hips don't lie but if they could scream they'd say "HELP THIS STUNNING HIPPOGRYPH IS TRYING TO CONCEAL US"

[@gutsmasterson2488]

WHY DID THIS TAKE SO LONG? I NEEDED THIS IN MY LIFE! *other exaggerations!*

[@Snake-sp9tr]

I loved this episode. It really showed how he felt proud of AppleJack yet over showered by her accomplishments.

[@ambermargheim5726]

Though props to the writers to not give in to the temptation of apple bloom breaking the toy. She came very close, but you resisted. Good job!

[@timwoods2852]

🛁🛁🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿😄

[@redgeoblaze3752]

it's kinda weird to see the CMC without their cutie marks again. After their newest episode, and all the fan art, I've grown accustomed to it. It's sorta like Alicorn Twilight.

[@GundamNinja9]

Oh thank Celestia, I thought we going to get a video where Silver doesn't get hurt. Had me worried there for a moment. Awesome job! These reviews are worth the wait.

[@ninjagregshow9423]

also also, 15:16, look at Apple Bloom's face as big mac holds her up, that is the look of a pony who is terrified

[@swordandshieldtechrepair]

3:33 silver: Hey! Language! Elie: hehe. I can give you language. *deep breath*

[@theberrby6836]

DaWillstanator can make Big Mac's voice too?! And it was also accurate! And I thought he was an awesome voice actor BEFORE :O

[@mrspongedude11]

I think that dawillstanator

[@spectrumscribble1498]

How the hell does he get his voice that low for Big Mac??

[@funcoolfunfun]

FINALLY A NEW EPISODE REVIEW. Now I hope it's not over a year until the next one, which is still the best episode of the series.

[@thelegendarysuperdegenerat1155]

funcoolfunfun I'm still waiting for his Battle of Gods review.

[@doctortrithtale1824]

In a reversal kind of way. I feel for Eli. I used to look up to my big bro, but as time went on. He pushed me away and treats me like I'm not worth his time anymore. It's a heartbreaking feeling to know those you care for no longer care for you.

[@RDalton93]

That opening.... by the princesses that opening! As I sit here typing my comment, I struggle to breathe. Why you may ask? Because I have never laughed so hard at a video opening in my life! Thank you Silver! You just made my horrible week so much better with this opening!

[@RosieSievers]

This was a heartwarming episode no doubt ^^ Excellent work Silver and Eli ^^

[@MLP-Trinary]

This is one of my favorite episodes in the whole series. I did legitimately get choked up during Big Mac's closing scene. I was the middle of three brothers, my older and younger brothers having a lot more in common with each other than either did me. I felt exactly like Big Mac and this episode really resonated with me.

[@Daemonophobic]

11 comments in and 5 different people have commented first. Also, OMG HE'S REVIEWING AN EPISODE FINALLY

[@mattrush5813]

Really? I was more distracted by the sheer difference in mic quality. Silver is pitch perfect, while his partner sounds like she stuffed her mouth with marshmallows and went to record. She did fine, but it WAS a tidge distracting.

[@STbattlefront]

I really love this channel so much for its reviews and quality. I don't mind waiting weeks or months for a video since I know he'll go beyond with it. I watch other reviewers like him that do post videos none stop, but there are so few who does it with great detail. Overall it's worth the wait and other reviewer are not so bad once you give them a try.

[@NicholasGeschke]

This is why we love Big Mac. Under his quiet exterior, he's got a big heart.

[@thewanderer5506]

It would've been quite the twist if Mac's female "persona" was actually a real person, er pony

[@CybeargPlays]

12:26 After the Fact: Typos are Comedy!

[@nikayalohr9707]

My older sister and I share a similar struggle. We used to be extremely close, but we're drifting apart because we have different views, opinions, and tastes in almost everything. My mom, who was the youngest of two brothers who never give her or us the time of day, always is trying to stress the importance of our relationship, yet we struggle to tell eachother when we really need somebody there to lean on even though the other is always willing to be there. I'm struggling myself with coming out as bi, and I know my sister would be supportive, but my fear of disappointing her is what's holding me back because, despite all our flaws, I still look up to her.

[@MrMarinus18]

14:40 I don't see how that's sexist. They even specifically say it's unbecoming of anypony so it has nothing to do with his gender.

[@irishhuskie2585]

13:15 You can see Big Mac's Adam's Apple, which sounds a lot like the name of one of their many, many relatives.

[@Jammerstelthzoe]

Well done everyone and ask for the gender politics an MLP allowed me to elaborate on my part on that as a horse woman and trainer It's not uncommon for the mares to be the dominant I'm on the herds really when people think of lead stallions being the hot machos of a herds in the wild or dominant areas really the mares take all the control and take all the shots in the wild. So really the show made it absolutely accurate in the terms of how the horses behave in the gender roles of their species.

[@saphirafox4995]

A lot of animals in the wild, and also dogs, tend to have the female as the most dominant. So it's not just restricted to horses. ^^

[@bunganut98]

Same with lionesses, they do most of the work and seem to be dominat in a pride

[@mirandakay6504]

Female hyenas are much stronger than the male and female lemurs are dominant too.

@@mirandakay6504 While male hyenas, especially adult ones, pretty much struggle to even be allowed scraps as food, right?

[@lilahs.1348]

YAAAY AN AFTER THE FACT REVEIW! FINALLY!

[@marcigreene4603]

I love the Fluttershy 'yay' censoring.

[@solarrock8682]

It's been so long since we heard Big Mac say more than just a few words. So in the last few minutes of the episode my jaw literally dropped when I saw and heard him speak his mind about his feelings! So overall the episode was definitely one worth watching!! 👍🏻😊

[@TravelingArrow]

As I said in my review with Torterra: "I salute you Princess Big Mac! Long may he E'yup!"

[@redgeoblaze3752]

12:26 my LiTTLE PONy BAis is COMEDY Seriously, How the hell did you not catch that?!

[@booklover4330]

Oh my gosh! Yes, I've been waiting for this! So happy to see you do a After the Fact video, so great! I've missed these so much. While there was a bit of cringe with this episode, it was pretty funny in certain places, plus Big Mac's speech towards Apple Bloom was so sweet that I just went awe.

[@pupperpalace9889]

Every single time Silver Quill gets hurt! And I love it!

[@chaosblur]

One of your best episodes to date! Well done, Silverquill and Eliyora. Well done!

[@earthbind83]

I like the new Eliyora sooooo much better than the one from the previous review they both did! The "sorry" at the beginning went beyond any of my expectations. Good job! Also having a touch of insanity is quite a fun character trait, like the actual TF2 pyro. As for female dominance in MLP: They can treat the stallions as slaves for all I care, because that just means more waifus for me. ;-p Apropos: Imagine what would happen if any male reviewer dared to tie up a mare and abduct her. Oooooh, the horror!!! XD

[@vraiman16]

and now to wait patiently for the after the fact with the Bright Mac and Pear Butter

[@edwinflores1697]

I can only imagine the chaos once you reach Hard to Say Anything

[@claytonhess5512]

Oh, but watching ships sink amuses me.

[@gabrielzellers1822]

13:00 yes, yes i do. The joys of not having my voice fully settled yet. 14:30 i fell out of my seat laughing 19:00 what have i witnessed? and as always, you steal the show at the end silver

[@byronbrooks6366]

Good to see you back Noble Phantasm from Fate Apocrypha.:) Though on to my opinion of the episode, it took me a couple of rewatches to fully appreciate the lengths Big Mac would go to make his loved ones happy even if they didn't ask for it. Which is a VERY endearing trait for me since my dad also has it, and it lead to some great memories. ^^

[@noahharristheawesome]

4:14 Looks like Eliyora’s blasting off aaaagain *ding*

[@PeachOtterpop]

I friggin love the color scheme of your guest.

[@miramerali5807]

I did not expect you to cover this episode but I am happy that you did

[@sofig1237]

Wait Why didn't Applebloom and Sweetie Belle compete together?! They both were without their sister and they're very close friends, they could've competed together as honorary sisters!! I know the Sisterhooves Social usually requires an older sister and a younger sister so maybe two girls who are the same age would have a hard time competing but I think it would've been a quicker solution than Orchard Blossom/Big Mac.

[@BronyNumber4096]

11:21 YES! I'm with you! When Sweetie Bell said that, I knew the episode was saved! That made this episode a _thousand_ times more tolerable! 11:54 Yeah, and then what happens near the end of the race? 14:18 BIG Mc (shouting masculine voice): OUTA OUR WAY! CHUMPS! Yeah, don't expect Big Mc to go easy on YOU just cuz yer a mare! And why is there no middle finger emoji?

[@grekoy]

A part of me is glad Big Mac gets an episode, but another part of me wished for a brotherhood social with Thunderlane and Rumble, and other ponies with brothers. They have a good opportunity and they missed it.

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

Can somepony put the part at 4:10-4:15 on a loop, please. :D

[@KatoChaotix]

MY GOD ITS BEEN SO LONG SINCE YOU UPLOADED A REVIEW. FINALLY.

[@Narrator007]

Eliyora was the *perfect* choice for a collaboration on this one! Whose idea was it to get the two of you to work together on this After the Fact?

[@ninjagregshow9423]

also, 5:46-6:01 on that note, I feel I relate to big mac, the oldest child in my immediate family, mostly silent but think about things alot, and I don't really express my self unlesss I feel I need to

[@Zodia195]

2 collabs in 1 day (the other being Josh/Antony), WOW! LOL this was great. Now I am curious on how you'll handle the next episode lol.

[@annayoung1830]

10:27 it was at this moment I screamed "YES LORD" over and over.

[@TyuErt]

I still don't understand why the princess big Mac thing started. That's a criwn, not a tiara.. anyways, good to see a new after the fact. It's been too long.

[@oscarreviewz5474]

Eliy: don't make the joke. Me: what joke?

[@attackonponyproductions4927]

When Eli decides to narrate the race... I thought of WHACKY RACES!

[@SirRias]

Watching this and hearing Eli's recount of what it feels like to see your bond with your little sibling reminded me of when I first saw the episode. I'm the youngest in my family with an older sister and eldest brother. My sister doesn't watch MLP, but my brother and I do. As a kid, I idolized both my siblings, but as I grew older, I began to share more interests with my sister. It wasn't until my brother introduced me to MLP that I started to rebond with him. Hearing Big Mac's speech at the end about how he wanted to bond with Apple Bloom and be her hero again immediately made me think of my brother and I, and as soon as I finished the episode, I went to talk with him. He admitted to sometimes feeling the same way, and then we talked about the episode for good half hour.

[@sadlobster1]

Eliyora; there are two other episodes featuring Big Mac you'd just HAVE to review, from season 7

[@justinhitriz8770]

Wow, Silver, you got through more punishment than Daffy Duck trying to upstage Bug Bunny.... And that's why I keep watching these videos!

[@frankbrislin4378]

I'm honestly surprised that Rainbow accepted winning by default; given her competitive nature and all. Speaking of, some say it is because of her competitive nature she ate the pie in the pie eating contest; but it is my narrative she did it for Scootaloo.

[@HeatherBlossom]

did anyone make the joke about how Eliyora should sit on pager silver quill?

[@irishhuskie2585]

This is the best episode of the series, I stand by it.

[@randallwalter7589]

Yes! Silver is back! I haven't even watched the vid yet, but I am soooooo excited!!!

[@kukuandkookie]

10:27 Heyyy TMNT 2012! Now I'm curious what you may think of the show. *EDIT:* Also 12:27: "Bais is Comedy". It's a pretty funny typo. There are plenty of ponies who can be a "bai", I suppose. Or make you want to say "bai"? Idk. xD

[@Angela.Perkins]

What's a bai?

[@chelnahtheegghead]

I LOVE "Some Like It Hot"!!! It is my favorite classic comedy. :)

[@mintyfresh2357]

I’m just thinking that their years are just a lot lot lot longer than ours

[@skrubz5358]

Are you aware there are at least *three* winter themed episodes between the beginning and this episode?

[@MLPSilverQuill]

I am, but what makes you assume they're chronological?

[@skrubz5358]

MLP-Silver-Quill It's because I'm a fucking dumbass

[@Elfos64]

Why have none of the reviewers pointed out that Orchard Blossom was likely a reference to Myrtle Urkle from Family matters? I mean come on: Southern, looks/sounds prim-and-proper but is actually really uncouth and kind of obnoxious, really a dude in drag. No one has mentioned that, am I seriously the only one who noticed?

[@WhoStoleMyNachos]

Family matters is iffy. Lot of people would rather forget that.

[@ErikButterworth]

Poor Silver Quill. Even when he isn't to blame for anything to incite the wrath of the Mane Cast, he still gets beat up by them when they run him over going after Eliyora. Still, glad to see another Season 5 After the Fact episode out of the way with how many Silver Quill still needs to do to catch up to Season 7 right now.

[@Purplefox135]

I'm so happy to see this review!~ I've been so excited to hear the thoughts Silver had on this since we left off atMade in Manehattan! Glad to say it was worth the wait in many ways, though I wish we could have touched on Orchard Blossom a bit more. Oh well, can't have everything I suppose! I'm still very happy with this review~ :3

[@fireline4765]

love the improvements

[@carolinevogel4132]

Or because of the magic in Equestria, years are a lot longer then the years on Earth. You also have to take into account that ponies control the seasons.

[@arnaudprieurduperray534]

Is it bad that i had a small mental celebration when silver died?

[@stickmanstickian]

Welcome back, Silver-Quill. Glad to see your reviews. This one was funny.

[@silversweet9211]

Yay! a new review! I was worred we would not be getting hem anymore!

[@writer_man5318]

...Why wasn't Sugar Belle in the group stampede?

[@Alexlayer]

Here we go!

[@tomwilliams9116]

And are you also gonna review crusaders of the lost marks ? That's the episode of the CMC (cutie mark crusaders ) get there cutie marks it's the episode just after the one you just reviewed

[@UltraWooshi]

14:54 XD You Said it, Eli. Silver Didn't.

[@redxparasite]

12:27 My Little Pony: Bais is comedy. XD

[@raijyn2452]

Hey Silver, how do you and Eliyora get your pony and hippogriff bodies to look like that? Is there anyone who can help me with that?

[@SpectrumSwordtails]

I swear, after watching big mac during the final race. I literally cannot look at him without hearing a freight train sound effect going off in my mind. Talk about an unstoppable force.

[@sfa2835]

19:50 what? no shining armour in shippers squad?

[@Meanlucario]

There's a reason I love this episode, especially with Mac's heart-to-heart at the end.

[@wesleyguthrie9612]

19:01.................SOMEBODY (SOMEPONY) CALL 911!?!?!?! 19:20 and apparently start a "Trojan war" with the Apple Clan?!?!?! 19:41 MEDIC!?!?!?! 19:42 OH COME ON!?!?? 20:03 what the???????

[@barrythechopper]

Glad to see this segment back!

[@Takisan111]

Hi Silver ^-^ It was nice seeing you again at Everfree Northwest. It's always a huge pleasure. I'm going to start making a tally chart on reviewers and their naughty behaviors towards horsebando's. Not only is Toon out seducing Shining Armor but now Eli is colt napping Big Mac.

[@ZeroRoyale]

Today is a good day. It's my parents' anniversary, more brony d&d, and you and Josh make new videos

[@octoguy378]

LOVE the artwork!

[@andrewobrien8325]

Silver! I got to ask....what is with you and your amazing timing! I have one of my worst days and your video shows up to make my day a lot better! Thank you! I was laughing on a day I thought I couldn't bear to laugh on. You're the best, Silver and if I could I'd give ya a firm shake by the hand, sir. But I can't sooooo, Thank you, thank you, thank you! I mean this is like the fourth time I owe ya a big thanks!

[@Actionfan19]

Nothing against your other videos, but it's about bloody time we got another after the fact that was about an episode.

[@ShadyDoorags]

"It's the first time a male character besides Spike has been given a central role." Uh... Discord?

[@Bysentenial]

Sisterhooves Social is also my favourite episode. Because it doesn't contain any presence of purple smrt.