After the Fact: The Point of No Return

[@Randerson2409]

I need more passive-aggressive, honey-voiced Silver Quill in my life. It nourishes my soul

[@thebasketcase1939]

🤣💀

[@kixad6882]

This comment deserves more likes.

[@aldrinflores4531]

ETERNAL NIGHTS

[@Kookii]

*E T E R N A L N I G H T*

[@iceluvndiva21]

Preach it

[@RDGamer321]

Dang when he pretended to start calculating I thought Silver Quill was gonna have a Film Theory moment of revalation. One day, we shall know how much a bit is actually worth.

[@WhiteFireTheDragon]

I thought a different KZbinr figured that out years ago?

[@7Seraphem7]

@Champ2stay Those don't really work, as they require a base assumption that the two items being compared are of equivalent value in their respective societies.

[@birthdayfriendship8399]

Yes

[@iceluvndiva21]

Much like how moons is probably years? Bits is probably dollars

[@chloenieuwsma4846]

Confound you horatio!

[@spongichu9248]

Moral Of The Story: Just go to Barnes & Noble.

[@Mask0fFate]

Already done!

[@michaeliv284]

Or don't go to a library?

[@dumdumm3299]

or you could just... *slowly lowers eyepatch onto face while sliding on peg leg*

[@BNuts]

Actually, even if you reach the maximum allowable late fees on your overdue item, it'll still likely cost less than buying the book outright, with one caveat: _return the book_ !

[@misstary13]

Spongichu but then you might end up buying a book you don’t want due to it not being on the shelf to preview and because you wanted it, you preorder and set up a pickup and then pay on pickup and when you open it.... there ya go.

[@KeeKage37]

7:30 You have to give Nightmare Moon credit, she’s a very forward thinking and brilliant villain. She covers all the bases and possible ways ponies could try and thwart her from destroying the books containing the spells that could have other ponies raise the sun themselves, to constructing a sustainable and livable society. Makes me wonder what Nightmare Moon could have been as a recurring villain instead of being instantly cured in her first go.

[@Christian-gr3gu]

You know she was supposed to be a recurring version in season 1, like opaline in g5, just you know ... hopefully better

[@kingzilla9859]

The Quill of Silver is back lol. This has got to be the weirdest comparison in MLP EVER.

[@birthdayfriendship8399]

Lol

[@eksortso]

Makes sense though. And you gotta love how the title card sells it! Personally I never realized how serious library fines and penalties could get, that this is a heavier trope than I thought.

[@crovax1375]

Twilight's picture on her library card is so cute!

[@HandheldGamer1991]

True :)

[@oakenshadow6763]

I'm so happy everyone is still creating content. I had worried it would stop eith the show. Thank you for still being here, Silver!

[@echowing9560]

I imagine he'll continue making content as long as the passion's there. Hopefully, the passion will be there long enough for him to get caught up.

[@aminathnizama8798]

I thought your profile pic was an hihina from the lion movie

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Yes

[@cheesedpop1141]

8:28 I think Silver swallowed a dog whistle.

[@birthdayfriendship8399]

Yes lol

[@Master_WannaBe_]

Yeah, my bleeding ear holes can tell

[@C.Johnson9714]

7:06-7:45 Excellent point Silver.👍🏻 And when I think about it you would've assume after everything Twilight has gone through, she should've been given some leniency about an overdue library book. Also 13:13-13:22 good question.

[@ponyempiresunite9702]

12:36 The only time Teen Titans Go made me chuckle. Laying it on pretty thick there.

[@juliagoodwin3461]

...sweet Celestia, people take late library fees *THAT* seriously!?

[@dejaypage1575]

Literature is SERIOUS BUSINESS 😎

[@dumdumm3299]

not all places! my city’s library system abolished late fees because they felt like it was punishing the people who patronized the library (primarily low income families).

[@Narrator007]

A better idea would be to simply set the limit on checked-out books really low (like two at a time), and not let people check out more until they return the ones they have, like Netflix did with DVDs rentals.

[@simsgirlgem]

I had to explain a children’s book my mother checked out for my nephew was lost in the same car crash that took my mother’s life to get them to stop sending letters about it being late basically because I was depressed I didn’t have the energy to go to the library like I love doing every Saturday

[@black97_0]

@@simsgirlgem there is absolutely nothing funny that can be said as reply to this comment. I'm sorry for your lost. Loosing one's relative (especially mother) is never an easy thing to get through And that library that kept nagging you over that dam book, can burn to the ground. Family first Literally everything else second

[@dinosrock7227]

Glad to see your still doing reviews of Episodes, Silver Quill, even after the show ended. Keep up the good work. Also, 18:53 it’s Genji Pony.

[@cathl4953]

He said "avakas" lol

[@fatewitch1]

In the early 2000s I lost a library book and went to the library sobbing because I was scared they would ban me. They only made me replace it, which took a while because we were on a military base in another country. Turns out my friends thought it would be funny to hide the book in a board game box, one my family didn't play often. I found it 4 years later.

[@WhiteFireTheDragon]

11:53 That would have been an AMAZING cameo!

[@moonblaze2713]

Silver. You are something special

[@Kevin-ck6my]

I've gone through the experience of having overdue library books myself, much like how Twilight has in this episode. While it's not the end of the world, I can understand how it feels to have something like that happen once or twice.

[@davidthetraveler1466]

*amused chuckling* Man, I loved this. Hilarious commentary, an intriguing comparison, and some very interesting lessons and ideas to consider, both in universe and meta-textual. Honestly, well done. Also, it is absolutely wonderful to see new video content from you again. I can't wait to see what you have for us next.

[@connorthompson8376]

Good heavens. I didn’t realize that there were some library‘s that took it personally enough to file charges. When I watched this episode when it first came out, multiple bronies reacted to it on KZbin, and they clearly weren’t aware of this either. One claimed to actually work for a library, and could say for a fact That it isn’t a big deal, and that library fines cap at A month. Another made the same observation about fines so he must’ve had some experience at least.

[@7Seraphem7]

Okay, that end joke...... laughed so hard I started tearing up. Very, very good job SIlver.

[@ninalauckner355]

OMG YOU HAVE MADE MY DAY SILVERQUILL!!! THANK YOU

[@fortinjack77]

MLP + Wyld Stallyns + Silver - Quill = a most excellent and much appreciated, soul nourishing time.:) Be excellent, my dear Silver-Quill.:D

[@blackjack7654]

huh, I haven't seen one of your videos in years it's good to know your still as funny as ever thanks for the blast from the past.

[@jordanscott2858]

20:24: Never in my time watching these After The Fact videos have I laughed so hard and so loud. Great Video, I look forward to future Season 9 videos.

[@Im_Not_Here57]

11:55 Hasbro makes flamethrowers?... Got one with Fluttershy colors?

[@AzureIV]

Yogurt: "The kids love 'em."

[@Thegr8MC]

8:15 OMG thank you! When I first saw Spice Up Your Life I could not for the life of me pronounce his name!

[@moxxiedemongamer3019]

Didn't know Bill & Ted had a cartoon and Yet I'd still haven't seen the movies of Bill & Ted

[@Grandtheftauto1998]

Yea they had one and I remember watchin it when I was young.

[@Gresekjr122]

Fantastic job Silver Quill. Keep up the good work. Have a wonderful day.

[@HannahSmith3]

SILVER QUIIIIIILLLLLL!!!!!! Just what I needed I'm so happy God bless you you beautiful beautiful hippogriff man 😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖

[@Peekofwar]

Patience indeed. Anything to hear that voice again, with the humor that may or may not come with it. 7:05 - There it is. Go get her, Silver Quill!

[@IonicNebula]

So glad to see you back, Silver! Love your content. I honestly remembered the bit about the Nursing Home a lot more in this episode than I thought I would. Having had relatives go to Nursing Homes, there's a certain attitude that really needs to be seen more in media. A lot of people view Nursing Homes as jokes, but we also treat it like some sort of inevitability. In fact, growing older is given a negative connotation, even though we give the emphasis on coming into adulthood for kids. More media really needs to show 'older' characters living full and happy lives. Just showing them that life doesn't end after you turn 60 is an important message, since otherwise society treats Homes more like prisons, rather than next stages.

[@Kitkat_1003]

I missed this channel so much!!!!! It was like a freaking dream seeing you uploaded again, and oddly timed since I've been rewatching a lot of your vids as of late. Great work!

[@eimazd]

4:10 If anyone was curious, 475 in the DDS is Classical Latin Grammar.

[@amethyst_dawn]

We need more people like you.

[@MatsuyoRific]

I had a CD that I returned a few years late, but the library kept a limit on the late fee and waved it past $25, which about as much as a CD costs.

[@kickhighdragon6652]

omg, Twilight visiting Silverstream as a part of the silver falls thing is HILARIOUS

[@thesecondapollo4826]

As a person who works at a senior center it can be depressing

[@theB08]

8:24 RIP headphone users.... also, ow.

[@maxharter5716]

Also those with sensitive ears. Also ow...

[@birthdayfriendship8399]

Ooof

[@spectrumscribble1498]

Yeah... ouch.

[@kit-san4846]

18:53 That squeak is amazing. I want to make that a sound to something. I don't know what, maybe my Alarm to wake me up but I'll figure it out!

[@-cj-]

I feel like the portrayal of old folk's homes, in of itself, is a much needed commentary. Which sadly has not been acted on here in Canada. During the pandemic, a big event that happened was that elderly people were abandoned out of fear by health care workers (and a lack of funding). Many of them died where they lay, being unable to take their medicine or eat on their own

[@lukepavitt4603]

A glorious return to a fine series, look forward to more. Keep being awesome.

[@nickyw1091]

I knew returning a late book means you have to pay a fine. but I never realize you could actually go to jail for it!

[@samlagrimas5039]

I miss your episode reviews. Keep them coming!

[@Emanon389]

That was a good episode. Thanks

[@CTStormWingCT]

Amazing video silver. Have a wonderful day

[@MattTOB618]

7:32 Wow, you learn something new every day!

[@MattTOB618]

15:14 And sometimes, you learn TWO new things!

[@blehmm4530]

Good episode silver, Keep it up!

[@eddog6666]

It is interesting. Older cartoons were more open to take risky themes. Then all of a sudden they vanished. Now they are starting again.

[@AriaDiamond1998]

Lovely review a feathered-friend 😁 Love the points you made while comedic as well

[@BrownEyedBirdAudios]

See, it's videos like this that make me feel old.

[@TheCommenterDragon]

I love this episode, i especially loved the part where it showed a flashback with classic unicorn Twilight.

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

6:03 Case in point: Anything Disney!

[@lillybobby2133]

Speaking of Disney, I saw Pinkie Pie’s boyfriend at 16:50

[@choryllis6646]

8:22 Just a time stamp for myself so I can always come back to hear, or at least I think I hear, Silver's excitement over Moon Dancer

[@ZionKraze]

Oh my god, the Bill & Ted cartoon. Are you trying to give me grey hairs Silver?!

[@kaehukaimorimoto7182]

All I can say is Be excellent to each other and PARTY ON DUDES!!!!” *Air Guitar*

[@liamwarner5749]

Ah silver I'm so glad your still doing these. A thousand bits? That's 500 cherries.

[@kiorili]

8:27 MY HEARS !!!!

[@ZetaEntity101]

It's nice that your back man with a new after the fact and with more funny moments

[@deathnight914]

14:30 Time to talk about something rather old now. There was a old radio show called The Passing Parade by John Nesbitt (and it did show up on tv) from 1938 - 1949... give or take. Simply put it was a series one reel shorts. One was called Don't You Believe It and this episode talked about historical things that many believe to be true. Such examples being Nero playing a fiddle while Rome burned and the ride of lady Godiva. Long story short the show said that the story of her ride was nothing more than that... a story. It made up by people wanted to discredit her husband and the fact that she was naked was to appeal to people's "base" instinct and to make sure it spread. And for the record this is mostly from my memory because it is rather hard to find most episodes of the show.

[@gregf8918]

If i remember in Bill and Ted they tried to go into the past and saving their parents guitars from being destroyed by their infant selves and it just got worst. A lot worst, and they agreed that they would never do it again.

[@BrandonCroker]

What a fascinating analysis.

[@clemi2601]

I’m just glad to have a new analysis, no matter how long it takes !

[@deckardcanine]

As soon as you asked, "Who's #1?", I knew.

[@Smithers888]

Moondancer has fallen victim to one of the classic blunders - the most famous of which is "never question the Pinkie Pie," but only slightly less well-known is "never go up against the Muffin mare when Brony humour is on the line!"

[@misstary13]

Actually, I question why Celestia didn’t send the box via Spike mail to begin with. Pretty sure the only complication would be a bigger burp equaling a bigger flame bust. In which case a letter stating, "go outside" would be sent first.

[@cerealwithafork7819]

I've been watching this channel for a very long time and it has become kinda nostalgic. You've never failed to make me smile :)

[@lightlati7496]

11:53 My Little Pony the FLAMETHROWER! The kids love this one...

[@Astral_inkwell]

I’m already subscribed and I will continue to watch your videos thanks for the review!

[@eimazd]

9:16 Silver Quill accidentally gives me an identity crisis

[@SoHBetaSword]

The Way, more NORMAL Libraries Treat this: After tzhe Payment overgoes the Purchase-Price, the Person, that took the Book simply got to either Replace it, or Pay the Books Price, depending on the Price it costs to re-buy that Book. In one case I know of, the orioginal Book accidently went into the Washing-Machine (Always check the Puches), and it was replaced for 14,95€- not the most -hefty price. Ruining someone's life over a Book is just sick overkill!

[@MrMarinus18]

12:10 A big thing also about being old is that you can't really fail. You've already proven yourself in life so there isn't really much to lose by trying something new.

[@TheNillaman]

Great to see more stuff from you Silver. Fly on you brilliant bird.

[@victoriajenkins1424]

Another episode! Excellent! I already can't wait for the next one!💜

[@timwoods2852]

Splendiforous as always. It's always a good time with your ability to be genuine and sarcastic, comedic and sincere, and critical and apologetic. It creates a delightful balance and I'm always eager to hear your take on the situations this show (and others) presents. Incidentally, I'd like to hear your take on the episode where Pinkie plays the Yavidaphone. It felt like the writers were saying that you should let your friends do drugs ( though I'm sure that wasn't the intention.) I would love to see you try to squeeze something redeemable out of it.

[@garbagecrow9886]

Speaking of timeline actually, I had once decided to try and track out a timeline via the holidays and seasons stated outwardly in the show while watching it on Netflix so only up to season four. This has actually resulted in me finding out the time between Twilight arriving to Ponyville and the start of season four was about five years. The most surprising part was the fact that, using the mentions of spring whether it be “spring cleaning”, winter wrapup, and Pinkie throwing a party, the timespan of season 1 to episode 25 would be about two years from what I estimated. Honestly, it was a pretty fun thing to do during the rewatch.

[@akcalo]

Wait that was made into a cartoon?? I guess I kinda remember it? Man I really need to dust off those memory banks!

[@thabigben1]

16:02 You are right, Silver. The Grimms heard about similar stories told differently and write down what they fell is right for audiences alike. I learned that from the 1962 George Pal film "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm."

[@reviewreviewer1]

Thanks for this!!

[@erieperry8241]

Oh my Luna!!! I thought I was the only one who remembered Bill & Ted Excellent Adventures cartoon series! The smooth voiced Silver Quills awesomeness continues to rise!!!

[@Grandtheftauto1998]

Your not the only one.

[@KubatheChangeling]

That was a good review. And a good comparison. And also... 8:26 *Blood bursts out of my ears.* AGH! GAH DANG IT!

[@dashietheytpproductions2521]

*sweats nervously as I remember I haven’t returned a college library book because of the virus*

[@shadowcrest546]

Looking back at this makes me see how much can change with book and library’s

[@jeremy1860]

I know it was common back in the day for big movies to be given cartoon adaptations, but Bill and Ted was one of those that I'd just come to assume I'd imagined as a kid. Thank you, Silver, for proving that I was not, in fact, insane 😉

[@allisongriffin1939]

Love your videos. Glad you're still putting them out during these times.

[@ForgeReaper]

Nice to see your still reviewing. Keep chugging along.

[@Rixec2]

Great to see another After the Fact and it's just as funny and insightful as ever. Never thought to see a comparison like this, but it certainly led to quite the revelation.

[@celestiarulerofeques]

Yay Silver put out a new video! Instant love!

[@ZandarDrake1025]

Great to see a new vid from ya. Always entertaining yet thought provoking as well~. Never stop being awesome silver~. And Hey~, didn't get blown up or bashed up this time, so yay to that

[@The0ptimus]

Silver Quill is back baby! Hope to see you at Everfree this year!

[@rwbytheassassin9942]

SILVER you over grown pidgen your back!!!!!!❤️

[@battlecross8540]

Another great Video Silver Quill, plus I love seeing Librarians receive a healthy dose of passive aggression.

[@rayvond1x692]

Okay this is very entrusting and I remember those guys I like them when I was just a little boy... ANYHOW, This was one of the great logic of the Comparison between the Two shows. Thus the Time line is indeed questionable yet its still enjoyable. Keep up the great work and the awesome job @MLP-Silver-Quill sir, your doing an excellent job thus Your reaching yet getting close to your glads. We Love you! ^_^ P.s. My head hurts when You was talking about them Time trivial back to the Past so they can fix their mistake and also having YOU to use a Flame flower so YOU can "Burn" everything around YOU Quill,... I say that's a Win on My book! LOL ^3^

[@TheJboy88]

Good to know quality FiM videos like this are still being made 😊

[@sethcarlow8363]

And that's why we have Fanfiction too Not just books.

[@vestonbruno2795]

The way Silver Quill says eternal night just cracks me up!

[@zigslotheon]

So the one Twilight has to go to for late fees is named after William Shakespeare’s Noble Phantasm.

[@icarusthefoxkidd]

I hate how long the wait is but every video makes it worth it! Keep being awesome!

[@echowing9560]

I am shocked! Shocked and amazed! *Someone else* actually remembers the Bill and Ted cartoon series! Is it on DVD anywhere, or do I have to pirate it?

[@MsGigglesluv]

I found episodes available on Dailymotion. Just look them up

[@mathewwatson-FireGem21]

That was one of my favorite episodes and I gotta say Silver Quill is the best Hippogriff! And I feel bad for him whenever he's in battle 😅 you want some armor to keep you safe silver? I can help if you want I don't mind

[@BNuts]

As a circulation clerk who works for Vaughan Public Libraries (when restrictions get relaxed enough for the libraries to reopen), I'm here to set the record straight, at least as far as common overdue fine and returns policies that I have seen for public library systems. There are two different fines you need to worry about on an item that has become overdue: the *overdue / late renewal fines* , and, if your item becomes 'long overdue' to the point where the item becomes billed to your library account, the *replacement charges* . Overdue and late renewal fines are on a charge per day basis, so say your library charges 25 cents per day per item, and you have 1 item that is 3 days overdue. You would be charged $0.75 on that item. And depending on how the library system is configured, the fees will start to appear after midnight on the first day your item was overdue, but the fines might not be applied against your borrower privileges until the item is returned, renewed, or billed because the system wants its patrons to keep borrowing items and using its services. Critically, and in relative relation to this episode, there is a *maximum allowable fine* per item category that limits how much your library can charge you in late fees. At VPL when I started working there about 6 years ago, it was $10. Then it got increased to $20, and then $25. The fines also changed, from 25 cents/day to 30 cents/day for most books, and from $2/day to $1/day for fast-track videos, with most movies having the 30 cents/day that books have. And by 'item category,' a different library system might differentiate between children's and adult books, while other systems might go by the media's form. Either way, once you reach the maximum, the library cannot charge you any more in late renewal and overdue fines, but by the same token you would be unable to check out or renew materials, so you would have to go to the service desk to get these issues addressed. At VPL there was a hard $25 limit, however you could have other charges on your account. What could really drive your fines up are the item replacement costs. These are broken down into the individual _item replacement fee_ and the _processing fee_ . The item replacement fee depends on the cost of the item from the library's supplier. The processing fee is usually a simple $5. If a patron is convinced they've lost an item they can pay these at any time, however once the item is billed they must pay or return the item to have the charges cleared. Some libraries engage with collection agencies. If an item stays billed for a long time, the system will generate a non-negotiable collection agency fee, usually $20. It can be payed at the library or through the patron's bank, or through the collection agency directly. My guess is that if the fee stays long enough, the agency engages the law to try to enforce the payment, as in the cases Silver Quill mentioned. The library won't tell you whether they have a collection agency, however you can usually find out if you read their policies and procedures on fines and returns. One very easy way to mitigate costs on long overdue and billed items is to *return the item* . This will wipe out the the item replacement fee and the processing fee, however depending on the library's policies, you may still have to pay the overdue / late fees. Additionally, some libraries will accommodate you on negotiating that fee. So there you go. I'm pretty sure the writers know how library fee systems work, but they chose to play things up for comedy this episode. At least, that's what I choose to believe, as a library clerk. EDIT: Yup, they know. How much Twilinanas would they have avoided if that librarian had just told them about the fee cap?

[@Toad256]

I always enjoy the "You saved the world so what. Doesn't mean I have to put you on your pedestal" moments.

[@electricheartpony]

This was well worth the wait! Thank you for another great video! I throughly enjoy your videos. ^.^ hope to see you at EFNW 2020 as long as it still happens!