After the Fact: The Hooffields and McColts

[@Goleon]

"Pony. Disney. Vegeta!" "I'm flipping you off." "Uncalled for!"

[@AlastorAU]

I'm still. Laughing.

[@JinxProductions]

To those complaining that Silver doesn’t upload as frequently as you may want, remember, this isn’t his job. He has a life, work to do, family and friends to spend time with, time for himself to relax, etc. He works on videos at his own pace, and releases them when he is ready. Me personally, I would much rather have quality over quantity, and Silver’s videos are always top quality So please, stop complaining and be patient. Good things come to those who wait On a more comedic note, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. He probably needs to go into hiding till it’s over

[@Nickster891]

first to the thanksgiving thing not funny second he also had computer issues

[@VictoryFire88]

Jinx Productions Thank you!!

[@martinj914]

Fine...............................

[@ellalameifwa5396]

I'm glad there are other people who feel this way about those types of things

[@efug-gx9kh]

I know what you mean. Everyone has a different life to live by. So, there's no point of being forceful or demanding.

[@yeahbutthendragons152]

Oh, he's alive! .....erm...... Call off the demon, turns out we don't need to raise anyone from the dead today. Can I get a refund? Not without being sent to the underworld for eternity? Yeah it's fine, just keep the money.

[@jeffreycollins5368]

Hey, at least you can get Hell credit for a later trade. Right?

[@SageofStars]

Wait, doesn't he have Aeon on speed dial...do Incubi do resurrections?

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

I recently learned that he does a podcast MBS show review so it’s nice to hear about his opinions on recent episodes. He should do a better job advertising his different projects.

[@bigbadmodernwolf6078]

Well if they try to send me into the underworld for a eternity I'll just go all Doom Slayer style on them

[@VictoryFire88]

SageofStars I don't think I ever seen Aeon and him interact.. I would love that though.

[@king-k9675]

Me: Silver just uploaded a new video? Awesome! *Watches it* 15-20 minutes later Me: That was nice...Welp, time to wait another 2-4 months...

[@ForgeReaper]

sad but true

[@flamingblade3076]

or another one could be uploaded straight away

[@hariman7727]

It's worth the wait.

[@avragetrinidadian3787]

I was gonna say the same thing.

[@jackattack4047]

me in 2021: all the videos

[@ripple-effect-mlp]

13:14 Continuity Correction! Twilight froze *four* ponies, not *six* ! She had no need to freeze herself, and Pinkie was not present at that time. Tiny detail, I know, but one that I correct every time I hear it.

[@Angela.Perkins]

Rainbow's head is so big, she counts as three ponies.

[@coachlombardi9657]

@@Angela.Perkins You mean ego.

[@Angela.Perkins]

@@coachlombardi9657 Same thing.

[@ellalameifwa5396]

When did she freeze them tho? What episode?

[@ellalameifwa5396]

I made it that first comment before watching the whole vid, srry

[@khloiotaku6073]

~Guess who's back?~ ~Back again.~ ~Silver's back.~

[@Rognik]

Tell a friend?

[@SamDeFalcon]

Tell the fans

[@PsychoDiesel48]

Tell a friend!! Guess who's back, Guess who's back, Guess who's back

[@claytonhess5512]

@@PsychoDiesel48 We've created a monster!

[@rosegarden69]

~we have no friends~

[@ErikButterworth]

Nice that you mentioned the legendary Hatfield-McCoy feud in your video, Silver Quill. It was great to see that both families were able to end the feud and make peace, both in the episode, and with the Hatfields and McCoys.

[@starlingskys2537]

Even though I'm no longer part of the fandom I still love watching the brony analysis videos. They always bring a smile to my face and remind me of the good ol days of the fandom. Thank you for lasting this long.

[@Shigeru0508]

13:30 actually, there was an *continuity* error, I would have like you to point it out: The only ponys Twilight freezes in Castlemania were Rarity, Rainbow, AJ and Fluttershy. So, there weren´t 6 ponys but just 4.

[@davidjones3594]

8:42-8:52 I was half-expecting Silver to end that off with "I'm a Hippogriff" or something like that, followed by the Old Spice musical tweet. Why must you deny me so??

[@Dmgladiator2642]

I need more of salesman quill in my life 9:16

[@kylestubbs8867]

Silver Quill becomes Silver Shill.

[@prestonlogan3808]

What was he about to say to twilight and fluttershy

[@ameliasegan2138]

Me too

[@thefoxwolfdraconis]

You know, when Silver was naming the books where animals die, I was surprised that he didn’t say Where the Red Fern Grows cause THAT makes grown men cry

[@Gresekjr122]

Fantastic review as always Silver Quill. I love Vegeta scene. The continuity has been Doubled. Have a good day.

[@melissa8110]

This is one of my favorite Silver episodes

[@iceluvndiva21]

Ok... Couple of things. One, I love how when they're called to do a map mission? The marks go out. When they've completed the quest? The marks go in. Secondly, there's the point that it's not just the people who are in need who need to learn the lesson but one half of the team both in season 5 & 6. Thirdly? I like how the map picks the ponies by who'd be able to fix the real problem; aj showing small kindnesses to get people interested in a play while rarity works with Coco, pinkie helps Gilda with her scones while rd is still stewing on her issues, and fluttershy getting the full story about both sides. "If twilight had used her magic to fix the park, it wouldn't have fixed the real problem." *MAGIC OR THE SO CALLED OBVIOUS ANSWER WOULDN'T HAVE FIXED THE REAL PROBLEM*

[@mrsleovaldez6474]

As John Avery Whitacre said, " On the path of revenge you have to dig two graves, one for the person you're after and one for yourself. "

[@hunterackerman1697]

This is actually the third. There was also the Veggie Tales episode of Filberoloo and Gerberdylat. A mix of this conflict and the Good Samaritan, where they threw Pots and shoes at each other.

[@maddiekoester7785]

Notice how the first 3 map episodes that pair the mane 6 together, pair them up in the order they appear in the theme song.

[@matthewcrombie3630]

Now that's a detail I never noticed before! :O Thanks for pointing that out.

[@kylestubbs8867]

And if you put Rainbow at the end, that's the order the second time around.

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

I never noticed that until now.

[@williamcrowe2576]

I felt it necessary to watch the main video before the supplemental, as usual. Also, house rules; it's only funny until the hippogriff gets mobbed by the petting zoo... And then it gets even funnier.

[@FrancisHatesStairs]

7:29 You somehow have managed to make me unconditionally love your content MORE THAN BEFORE?!?! How do you do it you Beautiful Bird-brain.

[@connorthompson8376]

You know, Disney also did a short for a House of Mouse episode which used the opposing hills idea. And I'm pretty sure it's been used elsewhere too. Not sure who started it, but it's a pretty convenient image.

[@cbored3778]

Nothing makes me smile more than the thought that fluttershy accidentally read pet cemetery thinking it was about looking after pets only to be scarred mentally

[@Zodia195]

This episode also taps into what I think is Twilight's biggest weakness- her lack of perception. She always tends to stick to one path and is single minded at times. Heck even Starlight mentions this in S5 finale, "You're so predictable." And she is, unfortunately. Yeah I got the Wuthering Heights reference too, but since I never read the book (I know major plot points) I never made the connection of the story's layout. I don't know what it is about the Bronte sisters to write these sad stories. At least Jane Eyre had a happy ending lol.

[@thegoodwitchluzura]

The reason why they write sad stories is because of their life. They weren’t exactly living in what you would call paradise.

[@pinkpegacorn4283]

Silver quill: **uploads a video** Me: I've been waiting 10000 years...

[@thisisawesome4532]

... I love how you shamelessly do what you do and your commentary is amazing. As a college student I come back to your videos all the time to try and add depth to my stories and work. I love what you pull from the episodes of this cute show. Keep being awesome! I hope that made sense.

[@entertainment4kids1]

Sliver you said in 2018 you would Review Friendship Games where is it? Although the last review was all the way back at the beginning of July. So it’s nice to see a new review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rognik]

When he made a similar statement back in the Equestria Girls review, it was meant to be a joke, not a prophesy. He'll get to it when he's ready.

[@tristanmilner9511]

You can blame me. I've been Patreon supporting the MBS show reviews of non Pony shows.

[@MsAnimeraven]

that true so silver where is it

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

Rognik, when he said it Equestria Girls review it was clearly a joke but when he mentioned that joke again recently it really did sound like the review was happening in 2018.

[@entertainment4kids1]

Sara Samaletdin Thank you! Yea he said that in the “Forgotten Friendship Quick Review” and that’s what I meant in my other comment!

[@bunkymartian1652]

You mention a lot that Fluttershy could be more poweful than Celestia, and it got me thinking. If we go on what Rarity said and assume to become a princess you must do a great princess worthy deed, wouldn't Fluttershy reforming Discord fit that. Discord was a very powerful enemy of Equestria that was feared for thousands of years, and she got him to embrace friendship. It's funny to think what could have happened if Fluttershy became a princess instead of Twilight

[@jasminemiller7485]

A long over due review from my favorite reviewer of my favorite show on my birthday. This is going to be a good day.😊

[@artcase8936]

Happy birthday. :)

[@theimmortalsuperbeing549]

Vegeta dose not care what's uncalled for lol.

[@Chrisy45054]

Yeah. That is not very Paragon. Vegeta: (spit) Renegade for Life.

[@Orca19904]

Fluttershy's role in this episode reminded me a bit of international aid organizations, coming in to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians caught in the crossfire of a military conflict.

[@claytonhess5512]

10:30 Yeah be ready to eat those words in the Season 8 finale sweetheart.

[@pigifi]

huh? I don't get it.

[@claytonhess5512]

@@pigifi Some people have no hope: Charles Manson for example.

[@pigifi]

Is this to do with Cozy Glow?

[@claytonhess5512]

@@pigifi Now you're getting it.

[@larrychilders6599]

@@claytonhess5512 or Ellie and Abby

[@MLP-Trinary]

Wooo! Hooray, new video! What a lovely little pre-Turkey Day gift! Having this done must make your coming weekend all the more relaxing. So glad the hard drive snafu didn't mess you up too bad. I loved the history lesson with Wuthering Heights, the Hatfields and McCoys, and the Disney cartoon! I generally liked this episode when it aired. I recall being glad they didn't reduce the conflict to something, well, super-petty like Big Daddy McColt never remembering to put the toilet seat up--assuming they even have those out here...Forget I brought it up. As for your take on the characters--I have to admit, I don't really see Twilight's use of her title as an expression of ego. To me it seems more of a burden for her; something she forces herself to try to live up to and creates unrealistic standards for herself. She sees herself with a title she associates first and foremost with Celestia, who she's put on a certain pedestal. That requires a ridiculously high standard for her to try to live up to. Maybe I misunderstood your point. When you bring up her ego, it sounds as though you're suggesting Twilight's thinking: "I am a Princess therefore I am perfect!" You had a similar take in "What About Discord?" I never got that vibe from Twilight, here or in any other episode. To me, it feels more like "I'm a Princess, Princesses are perfect, so I have to BE perfect." One is a self-congratulatory pat on the back. The other is putting an impossible challenge on yourself that you're terrified of failing, which is far more sympathetic and sounds a lot more like Twilight. As for Fluttershy--while her animal rescue skills are praiseworthy, it feels like her contribution to the mission was just her animal-speaking powers. That makes it less about Fluttershy as a character and more about a particular knack she has. That suggests that if another character such an ability, they could have taken Fluttershy's place on the mission and done as good a job if not better. The same is true for Twilight's magic now that I think about it. I think this map mission was a little weaker since the solution seemed to center less on their particular personalities or outlooks, and more on the specific "powers" they brought with them. I much prefer episodes like "Top Bolt" where the map characters are using their own unique views, personalities and experience to solve the problem, not their "powers" as such. Thanks for another awesome review! Now, to the supplement! *Cue Batman transition signal!*

[@ghastlyghifin4029]

At last, a triumphant return to After The Fact, complete with trademark slapstick, web series references, and *CONTINUITY!* Here's hoping for more!

[@skittybug6937]

Fluttershy rescuing animals isn't continuity. It's the writers knowing that Fluttershy cares about animals. It's an engrained personality trait that's as much continuity as Twilight having wings post season 3.

[@SergEP99]

Man you really like continuity a lot. Stuff like this really makes me love this community a lot. I am learning a lot of my little pony. I wish I was a brony analysis like you and others because you guys have some interesting moments.

[@sodafizz2296]

Yay, Silver quill posted! Yay!

[@darthrevan4933]

9:15 silver as an old timey arm’s dealer is hands down his best bit in this

[@Insanity_101]

OMG!! It's been so long since you uploaded a video, glad to see you back.

[@tromedlovdrolmai]

Sooooo, now that MLP has touched back in with the castle of the two sisters, what happened to all your upgrades?

[@lazylass2309]

Yes, red vs blue! Let the fans rejoice

[@kylestubbs8867]

What was he referencing there?

[@katherinemiller4464]

@@kylestubbs8867 tf2 I think.

[@kylestubbs8867]

@@katherinemiller4464 No, I was talking about the picture at 7:29. Any idea what that is?

[@deathxanamon7211]

@@kylestubbs8867 an Internet TV show made by Rooster Teeth (the same people who make RWBY) called Red vs. Blue, that's why silver showed that picture he was showing a picture of the series that is literally called Red vs. Blue

[@ArchShades]

YAY!! welcome back to the after the fact reviews Silver!!! Its been a super longtime since you did after the Fact episodes! :D

[@Panthersclaw]

8:48 love the lovely makeup and cockatrice costume on the moon Silver. It's nice to see your animated 2d hippogriff self after so long

[@the_priest_of_holy_moon_cult]

Dude how is your voice so dang majestic!?!?! If you ever do audiobooks i call first dibs

[@battlecross8540]

8:48 😫 Don't Do That Silver! I just ate!

[@renegadedjinn5325]

There was a time when Silver uploaded episode videos weeks apart. Great times. Well I'll still appreciate these reviews.

[@Aereto]

The CONTINUITY! shirt and LED light are still worth it. 🤣 Especially with the continuity river.

[@battlecross8540]

Ok I'm a little freaked out that Ma Hoofield and Big Daddy McColt look like my Aunt and Uncle......MLP isn't stalking my kin again are they? I'm still a bit tramatized by my Kin's resemblance in Apple Family Reunion 😳

[@jjrulez1596]

They aren't stalking you, and your kin. Though they might have an informant who is. *shifty eyes* *shifty eyes*

[@lourdeswhitener9713]

They might be stalking my kin man

[@lourdeswhitener9713]

They even have the accent down

[@danielmalinen6337]

It hurts to rewatch this knowing that this video is already five years old and it's been almost forever since this video was just released and fresh.

[@LunarRainbowPony]

Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book-and I loved the addition of zombies, too. I will definitely have to read Wuthering Heights now

[@hariman7727]

This was a very fun review, and quite insightful as usual too.

[@morganhendriksson7186]

Another enjoyable video, and the perfect start to my thanksgiving holiday weekend. ALL HAIL SILVER QUILL!! Comedian and a huge piece of the brony fandom's heart. LOVE YOU SILVER QUILL

[@ichabodlorax7585]

I came to this video with a knife and fork. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[@sonicgen20]

Finally after the fact MLP episode!

[@BBBHuey]

2:09 Silver is about to experience animal cruelty xD

[@battlecross8540]

6:53 You ain't whistling Dixie Silver Quill. The famous also stoked tension from the Civil War as both Kentucky and W. Virginia were border states that saw pro Union and pro Confederate in fighting. The Hatfields were from a pro Confederate part of Kentucky and likwise being in W. Virgina the McCoy's were pro Union with the eldest son serving in the Yankee Army and several Hatfields serving as Rebel Brigands. The war carried over into the fued and with tensions still high after the war and the Federal Govt still concentrating on rebuilding the Southern states the feud nearly provoked a states war between Kentucky and W. Virginia. Militias were being prepped to face off against one another on Hatfield and McCoy lands and only the threat of intervention from Washington DC stopped any cross State raids. Some believe the feud was the final battle of the war abd it did inspire the Hayes administration to take a more councilatory tactic with the southern states and admit them back into the Union. Sorry just showing off as you can tell by my avatar. 😋

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

I don't think that conflict specifically played a role in the Hayes administration's decision to bring the Southern States back, by that point only three were still under federal control (Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina). And most northern politicians had lost interest in intervening in governmental affairs in the South, viewing them as hopelessly corrupt. They were turning their attention to the West, and to big city machine politics (a.k.a what historians dub "The Gilded Age"). There is also debate among historians as to whether or not the Hayes administration had any kind of deal to end Reconstruction, or if that was something Hayes did regardless of the circumstances under which he took office.

[@lourdeswhitener9713]

Yep

[@KororaPenguin]

And at the time the episode aired, I still thought the Hatfields and McCoys were family history; Great-Great-Grandpa Jonathan had _claimed_ to be a nephew of Devil Anse Hatfield who had tried to warn the latter, You're being screwed over on this deal. According to the account, Great-Great-Grandpa had gotten a slap and a don't-contradict-your-elders and had lit out for Mississippi. Nnnnope! Turns out that he [Great-Great-Grandpa] was, for whatever reason, not on the level about his backstory; his true backstory is not reconstructable at this late date.

[@craigkellebrww5408]

No you were right any episode has one aspect fluttershy is ALWAYS CUTE

[@catgckool428]

8:50 Well played Silver, well played.

[@carlislecullen2091]

Silver Quill keep posting more videos and keep up the good work I love them.

[@pierre-mariecaulliez6285]

9:25 "hello there ladies ! Would either one of you want to try handling my b... Paw ! HAAAaaaaaa" So deserved

[@SnakeArtists]

I think he just did a innuendo xD

[@efug-gx9kh]

Twi and Flutters are like: YOU'RE NOT HELPING!!!

[@kylestubbs8867]

"Go back to Las Pegasus!"

[@Skywolfhd20]

What's this 2 silver quill vids in 1 day? It's a thanksgiving miracle

[@eclipsedmoon87]

silver quill had a flight animation and he didn't mention it

[@kylestubbs8867]

I've only seen him mention it at the end of an episode. It would've detracted from his point at the time. If anything, I'm surprised he didn't crash into a mountain a la "Griffon the Brush Off".

[@eclipsedmoon87]

@@kylestubbs8867 same

[@Donkeyearsa]

Anyone want some cooked turkey? Hey Silver Quill would you mind checking the pilot light in the oven?

[@Amanda_Axolotl]

So early for a new video :O !! I love seeing these and can't wait for more :D edit: alright wanted to watch the video before mentioning it- I love the points brought up, and was actually unaware the episode was book based- quite interested in getting my hands on a copy one day~

[@Rognik]

I knew about the Hatfield/McCoy allusion, since it's one of the most famous feuds in history. I didn't know that Wuthering Heights was at all applicable.

[@adrianwoodruff1885]

Time to add the Pain List 1.Flutter Maul 2.Twilight Cannon You got off easy today.

[@rectoraakor8843]

Yay! Silver didn't didn't get put on the Thanksgiving men! Good to see you back.

[@vvgirl6173]

Element Animation? Is that you? You’ve been gone so long!

[@takkycat]

If you want a good book that is out of the norm AND will give you a different perspective in life, try, "The Cockroaches of Stay More". Yes, this is an honest and sincere recommendation for a fun and interesting read. I discovered this book while doing my thesis on speciesism!

[@BlackTungsten]

Glad to see you again!

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

I never knew you were a TFS fan. You can never go wrong with a few DBZ Abridged quotes and references.

[@r3negadex]

What? Silver Quill actually posted an After the fact video? Inconceivable!

[@candicefaithv]

YAY new video! Thank you for continuing to pour your heart into these and enriching our knowledge

[@SpyroTheEternalNight]

another awesome episode, Silver Quill! always appreciate your insight. _and_ all the effort that must go into producing these videos.

[@georgiilogashenko781]

YaY! Welcome back! Long time not seen...

[@EvilPaladin11]

The thumbnail is frigging GLORIOUS!!

[@orionsarrow1025]

6:47 Well, kinda. A little trivia on these two; Johnse was unfaithful and apparently had a lot of “Lady friends” however Roseanna at that time had become pregnant with his child. She was ashamed at what the head of the house might think if she returned pregnant with a Hatfield’s child so she stayed with the Hatfields even though Johnse remained unfaithful. She later gave birth to a daughter named Sarah. The child passed away and it was said Roseanna cried on her grave for days. She later passed away as well.

[@evolto1617]

Revenge is fine in small doses, it's a natural reaction like angry, one should not shun away from the joy of revenge, one should accept it as a natural part of your life: want it, get it, feel the joy, move on to the next day. It's when you let your revenge consume you is when it goes too far, to live for that revenge, obsessing over it and focusing little on anything else but that, that's what's wrong. If you live only for revenge, one of four things will happen, you obtain your revenge and feel the rush of joy, but is left hollow as you have done nothing except for the pursuit of the revenge; you don't obtain your revenge and your consumed by it for the rest of your life; the most likely, you obtain your revenge and let the result guide you, constantly seeking revenge or creating false ones in order to feel the same rush as before; and the least likely, you don't obtain your revenge and those who are still by your side and care for you try and help you let go of the revenge or at least live for something else.

[@DarkRelm22]

Seriously, thought you gave up youtube mah dude! So glad your back!

[@dvader518]

I seem to remember a Loony Tunes episode with Bugs Bunny and being asked if he’s a Martin rabbit or a Coy rabbit.

[@deathxanamon7211]

Can't believe I just now noticed that silver made that Red vs Blue reference, it's good to know that there's someone else in the fandom besides me who knows that Red vs Blue exists

[@nathanaelmortensen6952]

Hey silver quill Happy thankgiving Glad i met ya at the con and thanks for meeting my sisters

[@adamcheklat7387]

6:06: Dark is an understatement. It was BRUTAL.

[@sykeassai]

I've kind of been avoiding watching this A.T.F. But having just watched it, it was worth the wait.

[@garudaiv689]

Glad to see you posting new videos instead of being prepped for a Thanksgiving feast.😁

[@nathan8569]

I'm pleasantly surprised that you referenced that Make Mine Music segment, since I'm wondering how you saw it, considering the gunplay is what got it removed from the film on its home video release. (I know this because I am a huge Disney nerd.)

[@XenithXenaku]

8:50 *Silver Quill:* _Vegeta!_ *Abridged Vegeta:* I'm flipping you off! *Silver Quill:* Uncalled for!

[@andrewobrien8325]

Great Video, Silver! Really brightened up my day and I hope life is treating ya well. Also I have to say it was pretty funny.

[@e2b265]

Anyone notice how the sides are the same as in TF2? Red is the demolition/agriculture, the Blu is building/industrial.

[@goldenmoonvideos9937]

7:29 RED vs. BLUE reference HAHAHA good one man 😄

[@ZionKraze]

Dude, you should've mentioned the Wind in the Willows. They won't have kicked the crap out of you then.

[@clydenorthrup5484]

Or Redwall.

[@carleendarnell9127]

or Where the red fern grows. TEARS WILL FLOW

[@thefoxwolfdraconis]

Carleen Darnell YESSSSS

[@Skipsjack]

Also the fact that neither side addressed the fact they had an alicorn among them

[@spacemalla]

I can't look at the thumbnail without hearing Silver yelling "AAAAAAAHHH!"

[@martinj914]

*Sigh*, at this point, I dont think Silver Quill will finish reviewing the show, before The beginning of MLP:G5

[@davidharrington4828]

There's only a month left in 2018 and I still dread he still won't get to friendship games before January 1

[@bossyvariable6465]

I really think based on the picture on the video cover i expected silver to go "ahhhhh"

[@tommoore2012]

Great video! But I really want to see an update on Castle Le'Quill.

[@bunny_squirrel77]

If only we would all get along it would be great.

[@Rognik]

Man, it has been ages since the last After the Fact. I almost forgot that's why I first subscribed to Silver Quill. Also, it felt so weird clicking on the video and having absolutely no ads interrupting. I'm not complaining, but it's WEIRD.

[@craigkellebrww5408]

I have a drinking game for you every time fluttershy touches an animal take a shot DO IT FOR FLUTTERSHY

[@BrainWitchSiv]

No! I want to live!

[@craigkellebrww5408]

@@BrainWitchSiv still it's fluttershy she is GOD

[@DarkNight-ys8wg]

Finally a new review. YES!

[@Babbleplay]

As animals were closing in, I half expected SQ to whip out a rifle "How 'Bout Ol' Yeller, then? You know? The sad one where the animal goes mad and has to be put down hard?"