After the Fact: Somepony to Watch Over Me

[@CloudCuckooCountry]

Now I can tell my children who don't exist that I heard a cartoon hippogriff with a baritone say, "In the name of testosterone..."

[@mantisqueen964]

"In the name of testosterone, I accept this head canon!" Even when I was in a really bad mood, that one managed to get AT LEAST a chuckle out of me

[@rebeccas299]

I'm impressed that Apple Bloom got all her chores done. Instead of putting them off until the very last second. It shows that she is growing up

[@omniviewer2115]

Question: How come everyone sees the ending as "Apple Bloom almost got herself killed," but not as "Apple Bloom made it through a dangerous situation"? She was holding her own against the Chimera, after all.

[@cecildesist]

Realistic fears of a kid getting themselves killed, probably. It’s hard to recognize the merits of a situation when dealing with much more disastrous effects at the same time. To borrow an example from my psychology class, “you don’t remember the car crashes you’ve avoided, just the ones you’ve been in.”

[@lunarahunter4870]

I was actually impressed how upon being left home alone, Applebloom did her chores first. Even if she rushed a bit, she did take care of her obligations first. I never would have done that as a kid. Still don't now, actually.

[@zombiefan011]

I prefer to think Big Mac took a wrong turn and reached the Isle of Beautiful Stallions!

[@zombiefan011]

I meant he ended up there by accident!

[@mikkolovesgaming1723]

Zak Kizer And ended up right where he belongs? lol

[@anonymousthewizard3400]

Lmao

[@trinityreed6520]

I totally agree

[@Xtra_Medium]

Then I suppose the question is Would he mind?

[@kirby2325]

Okay, let's look at this from where Applebloom stood: For all she knew, this was a simple pie delivery. How, I ask thee, is she supposed to know that her journey would make her trek through HELLSWAMP and fight a Zelda boss to deliver some PIES, ESPECIALLY when Applejack didn't even equip all the stuff she mentioned when she was the one going to deliver the PIE? And this is why she's rewarded. Yes, it's a reckless risk of her life, but SHE doesn't know! The map sure as hell didn't say anything about a freaking HELLSWAMP with a Chimera!

[@Portableholefromthefuture]

Smart thought.

[@FondlesHandles]

"is it me, or are the fillies better communicators than the mares and the stallions?" actually, no, that is a proven fact. and not just in mlp, but also in real life. children haven't mastered the "social fake" and they will say whats on their mind when they think it. sort of like, "grandpa, why are you so wrinkled?" "grandma, when are you going to die?" those kinds of questions can only come out of the mouth of a child. if i were to ask those questions, i would be seen as an ***hole. if a child asks it, they are seen as naïve and are humored. its something called: out of the mouth of babes comes truth and wisdom. its an idiom that you say "when a small child says something that surprises you because it shows an adult's wisdom and understanding of a situation."

[@jcstalesoftrails9249]

Your'e not making much sense. What are you saying "no" to? I think you are saying that the fillies are better at communication most of the mares. Right?

[@FondlesHandles]

JC's Tales of Trails eeyup. From the mouth of babes comes wisdom. Children will always ask the question on every adults mind.

[@superandroid1675]

So that’s why no one listens to children.

[@calebkendrick1933]

andrew aktov yup, ignoring the tough question. Easier to ignore it then to address it

[@electricheartpony]

Well, I disagree partially with what you said. Yes, young children will say truth. But not wisdom. They don't understand the situations. They only say what comes to mind.

[@animatrix1490]

3:30 - I just gotta add to your list of things already shown in the episodes: In "It Ain't Easy Being Breezies" Applejack describes the fairy-like creatures by saying they're "as beautiful as Applebloom on the day she was born." To me, that shows a pretty deep level of love on her part. As an eleven-year-older sister to MY sister, I'd say that's... Well, accurate. But I do agree it got a little out of hand. :)

[@Jamatasque]

"This is taking a believable character flaw and overplaying it". Thank you for not using the word "flanderization", I've heard that word too many times among the Brony analyzers. And pony versions of "The Princess Bride"? Very nice.

[@Jamatasque]

Mint Drop Yeah stupid me I changed it >_

[@princesscadance197]

I mean, flanderization is what it is, regardless.

[@blossomentrails3398]

That is the exact definition of flanderization lmao

[@Razzlewolfflight]

Shame the chimaera wasn't utilized more effectively, that is one awesome creature. Hopefully, we'll see it/them again.

[@mondenkindqueen]

6:32 This actually makes sense. Herbivores are more aggressive than carnivores because they have the energy to be. A carnivore must spend a lot of its energy hunting, so that leaves only just enough energy for other activities. You ever wonder why cats sleep so much? That’s why.

[@MrOverAnalyzer]

I'm surprised there isn't more fan art about Applejack and her leather boots Also, how come she needed leather boots to begin with? I never thought I'd have to think about fan service in a show like this

[@GR20000]

They were flame proof. Like the chair and flute.

[@WyvernYT]

I had not thought of that. I can guess why folks would draw Applejack in high leather boots, but I don't hang out on those forums myself. Moving on now...

[@janellelarson9031]

Yay! I'm not the only one to think of "The Princess Bride"!

[@sceetherthenadder]

My headcanon is that AJ is actually Apple Bloom's mother and Granny Smith is Apple Bloom's great grandmother. My evidence is AJ's freak out reminds me of my mom's freak out the first time I was left home alone. It is kicked to 12 and my mom's freak out was at 6 or 8, but that's all I got.

[@MrPhilsterable]

It really was a great line. This episode had problems, but it got me laughing out loud several times, which is more than a lot of things.

[@vectorbrony3473]

Big mac gets all the mares

[@keshiaanders6452]

It's true. Heck, in the comics he managed to gain the attention & affections from Princess Luna.

[@Chrisy45054]

@@keshiaanders6452 Unfortunately for her; along with Fluttershy, Marble Pie, Cheerilee, and every other mare who's been shipped with him, the only mare who got Big Mac in the end was Sugar Belle. I honestly knew that pair was gonna be canon since they do bear a striking resemblance to Bright Mac and Pear Butter. (One of the big differences is that Sugar Belle's a unicorn than an earth pony)

[@Dethneko]

In my opinion, what would have made this episode better is if Apple Bloom had actually befriended the chimera. Then, when Applejack came running in with all her combat gear to fight it only to find Apple Bloom and the creature shooting the breeze and braiding each other's hair (or something to that effect), it would have made the revelation that Apple Bloom can take care of herself that much more powerful in not only was she able to keep her wits about her in the face of such danger, but actually use the whole overbearing sister thing, something the Chimera had been constantly setting up, to her favor in finding a common ground both her and the Chimera could understand and relate to each other about.

[@compilationpony]

It'd be interesting to go through the entire series and review each episode as either "unforgettable", "memorable", "hazy", "remember only one thing", "forgettable", and "forgotten".

[@Alknix]

They couldn't airmail the pies, because that would probably mean entrusting them to Derpy Hooves'... hooves. In comparison, the chimera-infested hell valley is a much safer option.

[@AntonyCannon]

That Jacket. 4:26 I want one. @.@

[@MLPSilverQuill]

***** That, and everything around you would go flash blind.

[@CaptainHellfire]

yes agreed

[@withercat]

You would Antony...

[@MorganKCloud]

MLP-Silver-Quill Wouldn't that be a good thing, considering they couldn't see you?

[@ambermargheim5726]

@@MLPSilverQuill well get me that as a dress, then we can be twinsies. Or as many who wear it ies.

[@BNuts]

Does nopony notice the callback to 'Look Before You Sleep?' Sweetie Belle tucks herself in the same way Rarity tried to convince Applejack was the 'right' way. Then, Scootaloo has to correct Sweetie Belle. I bet Apple Bloom's 'sass' resembles Applejack's method of sleeping -- in other words, both younger sisters have picked up some of their older sisters' habits by osmosis. Kinda strange, but also awesome in a way. Also, they switched the heads on the Chimera just for that 'over the shoulder' joke. It works, at least, and I also thing the Chimera being able to talk is a nice contrast with another multi-headed, swamp-bourne creature, the Hydra -- who couldn't talk, yet its four heads each were able to express their own levels of intelligence. So being able to speak Equestrian does not necessarily indicate higher intelligence. After all, in early episodes, Angel has displayed greater savvy than Fluttershy. For that matter, Owlicicious has always displayed greater intelligence (or perhaps just wisdom) than Spike. And the fire-proof boots makes high socks canon. My question is, if Applejack got caught in a fire geyser, how would that protect the rest of her body? Luckily we didn't have to find out. I also enjoyed the 'Star Wars' reference that we got during the 'Princess Bride' reference. These writers are simply Awesome!

[@NicolasDominique]

Well... I was expecting something else in that episode... Like CMC causing problems on the farm and they must to deal with them before AJ and Big Mac will come back... Overprotective AJ was so annoying to see. She never had watching her sister when she was hanging with her friends in the tree house while she was working on the other side of the farm, and now this, because she's leaving? Oh wow... But the chimera was the bright side of the episode :P

[@FandomDealer]

neferiusnexus that would have been hilarious!!!

[@halo129830]

Well welcome back to the 10 year anniversary of your comment almost

[@Kitnighty]

The pony Wesley and Buttercup made me grin so damn hard. Well done.

[@galaxyerror1235]

0:32 I CARE!! i'm curious how people can communicate in equestria ;-;

[@alexgrim5165]

I'm curious about that too. I mean, they obviously have a mail system (2 actually, if Spike counts as one). But is that it? ...Wow, your comment was made a year ago!!

[@maddieeclipsed8782]

GalaxyError12 me too!

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

Twitter...and by that I mean messenger birds.

[@JM-nothing-more]

comedic genius, as always, you had me laughing within 30 secs, and all that while delivering a good review

[@isabelleburge9009]

Before Luna became evil, the pegasi and Griffins made a written agreement of restricted airspace, where they both fly in their own air and never bother each other. But after Gilda, I'm only left to wonder what happened to that agreement? Also if Griffins get hot tempered, it's best to know their sweet side and what makes them happy. If only they knew Gilda's soft side (if she even had one) Man that journal really does have everything.

[@Lawlietftw30]

"What is this cold dread that grips my soul?"

[@ACPinkZeppelinDC]

Princess bride reference. Just one of the many reasons why you are my favorite, and only mlp reviewer that I am subscribed to. Keep up the awesome job.

[@germimonte]

"IN THE NAME OF TESTOSTERONE, I ACCEPT THIS HEADCANNON!" xDDD

[@zac1234127]

what made me laugh the most was the your head on the Chimera the smile is what did it. Its like ,"I know I'm not supposed to be here, but I'm just going to settle right in."

[@HippoPig21_is_awesome]

Princess bride reference. Instant like & favorite.

[@hadarpohl8535]

Oh, CAN'T WAIT for your After the Fact for Maud Pie!

[@pwnerj]

"Time to call in the cavalry." Get it? 'Cause they're horses?

[@serverborny]

Silver, you have something on your shoulder around the 1:00 mark.

[@RyuuseiBoy]

I ACEPT THIS HEADCANNON TOO !

[@aponybrony]

8:00 Looking at the Equestria map, I vow to find this place!!!

[@matthewlabbe8395]

The Princess Bride reference had me dying 😂

[@unconqueredsun6903]

Big Mac heading to the Isle of Beautiful Mares..Sounds legit.

[@PredictedCyborg]

Ah, I love how Silver jokes about how big Mac is off enjoying female company... and later on we learn that yes, he has been using his deliveries to go see a certain mare! xD

[@Fetch26291]

FINALLY! Ever since seeing the ep I've been waiting for one of you analysts I watch to mention ROUSs. :)

[@swifttoplay3047]

where i live, we have underground lines and poles for electricity to help prevent the snow from wrecking havoc essentially on the poles and creating stress on them

[@Nardowel]

This one was really good, great job Silver-Quil

[@TheHysteriaMan]

@8:10 I was expecting Big Mac to say something like: "I don't always eat apple pie, but when I do I prefer Apple Acres. Stay hungry my friends." Anybody else? By the way, loved the Princess Bride reference.

[@silverdarkmoon8326]

mr silver quill i very much like watching ur videos i never get bored no matter how many times i watch them. i hope u continue with ur work.

[@MLPSilverQuill]

Thank you! I intend to continue for as long as possible.

[@JohnnyAppleShy]

Another excellent review Silver! You seemed more critical and harsh with this one, but as with my favorite reviewers like Antony C, your humor balances it out so that it never feels very serious or confrontational and like it's all in good fun, so it never bugs me a lot like I've noticed many reviewers can when they're overly critical. I also thought it was nice to just know you don't like every episode, since we're all human like that. Great interesting points you made too, fantastic humor, and yeah, so happy to see you so far into the season still doing these, they're a real treat. ^^

[@ZoraXire]

SQ I gotta say your show is getting better and better! Can't wait for the next one, but I will cuz I know it'll be worth it :)

[@BBBHuey]

In regards to Applejack's parents, I personally think Hasbro should make their death canon. When it comes to the subject of death in kid shows, I feel it is wrong to ignore or pretend that death doesn't exist. There are many children who lost or grew up without parents, and they can easily relate to Apple Family and learn how to cope with tragic losses. So far, the Apples show us that the family remains strong even if they aren't all together. I wouldn't mind an Applejack episode where an Everfree monster from Applejack's past shows up and she starts acting like Ahab from 'Moby Dick' to go after it for revenge, only to learn that taking revenge will not change the past and that tragedy hasn't weakened her, but made her stronger.

[@Ichijoe2112]

04:34 -- Its the return of Smarty Pants.... And I still like her... um Mane!

[@DaylightTwinkle]

8:10 that ain’t right island of mares? PAH

[@brentramsten249]

8:44 *all* the mares. "come on ladies, i may be one half eagle, but thats just my lesser half, and the other one is made just for you." i apologize, i could not help myself

[@DineyDeeable]

This is the third episode I have just watched of yours and yes you have gained a subs because you diagnostics of each episode are amazing :D :D

[@TBTabby]

Well, you did a good job with what you had. I can hardly wait to see what you make of the next episode, though.

[@oliviacook6260]

The weird monster thing is called a Chimera. A Chimera is usually a lion with the hind legs of a goat and a goat head on its back, it also has a snake tail which ends with a snake head

[@haradbl]

Great review. The isle of beautiful mares.... LOVE IT!!!!

[@monzepelmoon]

I love the Westly and Buttercup cameo you did. LOL Awesome!

[@sneakyfurret]

I enjoy the small touch you did with the title and the song. c:

[@CustardCream515]

My personal headcanon says that AJ was actually Applebloom's mum, and since the father disappeared and AJ was young, shes had to look after her herself while looking after the farm with her mum and brother xxx

[@FillyFarm]

Another great video Silver Quill! ^^ It's a shame that the quimera wasn't such a great character... :/ it was quite cool looking~

[@emsglaceon]

You are now my most favorite person ever for the Princess Bride movie. ^^

[@spideyviewer327]

2:57 *MEANWHILE WITH VOICE OF REASON* **The universe has exploded from his rage**

[@KyProRen]

6:48 - 6:57 Cheese is made from milk, and even carnivorous animals have that in their diets when they're young, and the Chimera is more likely omnivorous since she wanted to eat both Apple Bloom and the Pies (which I should remind you are made from Apples), so I wouldn't really question a chimera eating cheese if I were you.

[@DRGDivinity]

Aj fed it to the goat head.

[@KyProRen]

Yeah, but the other heads wanted to eat the apple pies along with Apple Bloom. And the goat head wanted her fair share of Apple Bloom too.

[@7Seraphem7]

YES! YOU'RE BACK! And as always, your videos are worth the wait. But yeah once more, best damn 'analysis' out there for pony. Actually looking at the flaws, as well as the good points. Calmly, rationally disusing where the episode went wrong, while still being overall positive. Rather then just focusing on one flaw, and then ranting about that for five minutes, ignoring any good points... yeah LOVE your work!

[@iluzonik]

I love you, Silver. And their movie too, loved to see that reference.

[@societyslostone8722]

liking for the use of my favorite song throughout my high school years!

[@starcre9338]

I think that Fluttershys brother probably lives in that bayou town

[@KageMinowara]

8:00 - 8:17 You're doing God's work here Silver Quill. I want you to know that and I want you to promise me that you'll never let them tell you otherwise.

[@patrickcarter9867]

That seems like a nice place to deliver pies to.

[@brentramsten249]

you are not alone my brother... double helment made me laugh the most that episode

[@Pineapply_Queen]

"Talking implies a certain level of intelligence...unless it's a politician." And the award for best line on youtube goes to...Silver Quill! XD

[@xXTHECYBERKIDXx]

i seriously LOVE your head-cannons!XD

[@LWolf12]

Often wondered how they communicated so fast myself. Maybe carrier pigeon? :O

[@randyrogers9764]

Look, I know this video is almost 4 years old (as well as the reference I'm about to make), but- 3:55 It's cavalry. "It's time to call in the _cavalry."_ Calvary is the hill where they crucified Jesus. Surprisingly, I WASN'T expecting a freaking hill to sprout hooves and rush over there to help her out.

[@TheDash456]

That mental image was actually pretty funny!

[@mattcatdoodles]

Lol strange is my sense of humor.good sir,you have earned a subscriber and a bro-hoof

[@rarityjewel8797]

She was the only one who had problems in that episode where she doesn't get enough sleep.

[@LeonReal77]

So Scott Sonneborn used to write for "Beavis & Butthead". Biggest surprise I'll get all day; possibly the whole week. You really shouldn't be surprised at the goat head's viciousness. Herbivores can be quite territorial. Take rabbits for example. They kick opponents so violently they break their own backs. And males will go as far as to castrate their rivals. Then there's kangaroos. Their method of defense is to hold down predators and kick them in the belly until the skin tears open. So yeah, Bambi would kill you if he gets the chance.

[@greywolfnight7051]

That rabbit example gave me bad memories of "Watership Down."

[@LeonReal77]

Tell me about it.

[@falsusficta3488]

Michael Velez I would've loved that movie if Angel was in it

[@barrettfenwick8028]

Michael Velez I love that movie!!!! ... though I'll admit... It was nightmare fuel when I was 5... :P

[@FanSeitz]

(Cough) worst writer in the series.

[@JohnnyFerno]

Where be that Fire swamp background? I've been looking for it everywhere but I can't find it!

[@MLPSilverQuill]

Sorry, that one I made myself using Illustartor's "Image trace" feature. It's actually pretty awful. Any vector artist would look at it and give me a smack upside the head.

[@HypercaffinatedBees]

MLP-Silver-Quill **whack**

[@swinginthewolf6554]

***** I'm sorry about where I placed it, but for some reason very few comments of mine, especially ones with more than 5 words so I had no choice but to comment on this thread, I also apologised for it In my original comment.

[@lunacappell9285]

As a matter of fact, we don't even really know if they died in the first place. But it is most likely due to her parents not being present in the Cutiemark Chronicles.

[@MLP-Trinary]

Oh and the Princess Bride stuff? I had the same reaction. I freakin' loved that bit!

[@Mallard217]

Spiffy new logo, sir! Great vid as always.

[@reviewreviewer1]

Love your ringtone. Good that you have your own hybrid code.

[@MangoMagica]

If the Isle of Beautiful Mares exists, I hope this means there are new sea creatures XD

[@NikalMagnes]

5:35 I Do As Well , It Happens To Be One My Of My Favorites

[@stephaniec.6399]

Hey! That's where "strange is my sense of humor" came from!

[@KieramaiChannel]

HYPNOTIC EYEBALL EFFECT RIPPEN OFF OF DISCORD'S MIND CONTROL

[@superspeedish]

7:12. Never noticed that AJ apparently had a GREAT cat impersonation.

[@eclipsedoodler]

I freaking love the princess bride joke

[@thunderflare59]

Silver Quill is best chimera!

[@andreabarrett5010]

4:33 never noticed smarty pants under the bed till just now

[@brongaar1732]

The Chimera is a really good representation of the Mississippi DOT..

[@elderscrollsswimmer4833]

Yea... apparently they were travelling and were attacked by whatever nasty beast (khimeira?) Maybe even something not properly seen. Their parents die protecting them -- telling them to run. And the last thing they tell Apple Jack is to look after Apple Bloom. (Maybe Big Mac wasn't there but back at the farm?) That could make her over protective. Especially... well, in that episode.. I think Apple Jack just suddenly felt horribly guilty about leaving Apple Bloom, and goes into some PTSD/guilt driven overcompensation.

[@whiterabbit75]

The Isle of Beautiful Mares is one of the worst misnamed places in Equestria. It's actually more of a peninsula.

[@sapphirewingthefurrycritic985]

Only thing that bugs me about the episode is the chimera being part tiger and not part lion like chimeras are usually portrayed in myth. The chimera has been interpreted as a creature with a lion's head, a goat's body and a snake's tail (either a snake tail or a snake for a tail), a creature that's a lion with a goat head, a snake head either as a separate head or as the tail. I like the design (besides the fucking tiger parts because I'm that fucking nitpicky) with the combo of paws and hooves and the sharp teeth on the goat.

[@Kat-gt3bj]

Head-canon accepted.

[@battlecross8540]

7:54 *Glares at Silver Quill while bring out some frying tongs and heating oil* What's wrong with Cajun Ponies in a Bayou Silver?

[@emopeterparker7]

That politician joke made me love you more XD

[@Icemirror319]

4:55 - 5:01 Buttercup and Westley Ponies... YES! XD

[@BronyNumber4096]

3:22 Or even if their parents are even DEAD. Yeah, the writers have hinted to that, but you can't go by what the writers say. They promised a return of Gilda in Season 2. Never happened. The said they wouldn't resort to using villains from G1, they brought in Tirek, the very FIRST My Little Pony villain EVER.

[@christineskall]

Ink rose made a head Canon on her Channel about Appel jack parents, and it really makes sense

[@fireflight2393]

That's a good thing to think about how are the apples geting in touch with there fiends