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Some time ago, I had one of my "Netflix Evenings". These are the very few and FAR between evenings, as in once every three or four months, maybe, in which I set aside some time to watch three or four movies or specials from my ever-increasing list of "Things I'm Going To Catch Up On Someday" from my Netflix subscription. Well... Dratis' Netflix subscription...
This last run, I watched the movie "Boys In The Trees", a film which I HIGHLY recommend to anyone... and several comedy specials which caught my eye, from Aziz Ansari to Patton Oswalt. All of these selections turned out to be very enjoyable but what really, really surprised me was Patton Oswalt's offering. *head tilts* I was familiar with the man for his tirades on religion, politics and all the ins and outs of "nerd culture" but I was apparently completely unfamiliar with the man himself.
Halfway through his show, following humourous anecdotes about trump, drinking and other faff, he told the story of his wife's death. He was no longer a comedian. He was just a man, Patton, and he was being brutally honest about how much he was hurting, how it felt to have to tell his daughter that her mother was gone forever, how every day he had to look for reasons to keep picking up the pieces- and it brought me to tears. It was as horrible as it was beautiful. During all of this, he related his (now late) wife's views on the world. She would tell him that there was no "god", that all we have, in this world, is each other and that all of the malice and spite and evil in the world is all on us. The only way for us to survive the horrible people in the world is to be kind to one another.
"The World is Chaos. Be KIND."
As far as this image and the "My Little Pony" connection goes, *shrugs* It seemed to fit with the characters as I understand them...
To wrap this up, I would like to just paraphrase/quote Mr. Oswalt again, as it's a message I feel is truly worth repeating, over and over and over again, until long after we've died, rotted away to dust and the world has moved on,,, "In this world there are people, bad people, who gain joy from seeing others suffer, they get off on killing any joy they can. The World is Chaos. BE KIND." *sets her keyboard aside and lays down for a think*
This last run, I watched the movie "Boys In The Trees", a film which I HIGHLY recommend to anyone... and several comedy specials which caught my eye, from Aziz Ansari to Patton Oswalt. All of these selections turned out to be very enjoyable but what really, really surprised me was Patton Oswalt's offering. *head tilts* I was familiar with the man for his tirades on religion, politics and all the ins and outs of "nerd culture" but I was apparently completely unfamiliar with the man himself.
Halfway through his show, following humourous anecdotes about trump, drinking and other faff, he told the story of his wife's death. He was no longer a comedian. He was just a man, Patton, and he was being brutally honest about how much he was hurting, how it felt to have to tell his daughter that her mother was gone forever, how every day he had to look for reasons to keep picking up the pieces- and it brought me to tears. It was as horrible as it was beautiful. During all of this, he related his (now late) wife's views on the world. She would tell him that there was no "god", that all we have, in this world, is each other and that all of the malice and spite and evil in the world is all on us. The only way for us to survive the horrible people in the world is to be kind to one another.
"The World is Chaos. Be KIND."
As far as this image and the "My Little Pony" connection goes, *shrugs* It seemed to fit with the characters as I understand them...
To wrap this up, I would like to just paraphrase/quote Mr. Oswalt again, as it's a message I feel is truly worth repeating, over and over and over again, until long after we've died, rotted away to dust and the world has moved on,,, "In this world there are people, bad people, who gain joy from seeing others suffer, they get off on killing any joy they can. The World is Chaos. BE KIND." *sets her keyboard aside and lays down for a think*
Category Artwork (Traditional) / My Little Pony / Brony
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The only way the world gets any better is when we look beyond ourselves, look at what's going on not just in our own little corner of life, but outward to everything else and say "I can make this better", then act upon that. Kindness is it's own reward, you can inspire someone to help another person, and then another, and then another, until there's a whole big group of people helping. Do what you must for yourself, but do what you can for the world...
And while I'm rambling on, I may as well take the time to say this is super precious.
And while I'm rambling on, I may as well take the time to say this is super precious.
...and you've just drawn one of the better MLP fanarts. (oh I'm sure there's things that are epic in 50 colors with 200 steampunk airships led by princess twilight nuking changelings riding dragons buuut... the characters are on-model and it's closer to the show's spirit and message than they'll ever be)
You know... that feels like... incredibly high praise, love. *head tilts* Thank you. Thank you very much.
Four or five years ago, I don't know that I'd have imagined drawing this or receiving such a compliment... Shows how interesting life really can be, doesn't it?
Four or five years ago, I don't know that I'd have imagined drawing this or receiving such a compliment... Shows how interesting life really can be, doesn't it?
"As far as this image and the "My Little Pony" connection goes, *shrugs* It seemed to fit with the characters as I understand them... "
As the one that seems to be at least one of your pony advisers... well... this is more fitting then you think. Patton Oswald not only likes the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr6IjOzFJbQ he's guest starred in it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2tKxha1zI8 So Pony art attributed to something he said, is perfectly fitting not just of the two characters show, but on a meta level as well.
As the one that seems to be at least one of your pony advisers... well... this is more fitting then you think. Patton Oswald not only likes the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr6IjOzFJbQ he's guest starred in it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2tKxha1zI8 So Pony art attributed to something he said, is perfectly fitting not just of the two characters show, but on a meta level as well.
You, my dear, are officially "Chief advisor" in "The Cabinet of Pony/Prinny Relations and Affairs"...
I was unaware that Patton had done voicework for the show. *head tilts* That is an interesting point to consider... Mostly, I think I made the connection with these characters based on what you'd told me and... where is it... THIS one, viewed during independent research.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP5T9aNKImw
I was unaware that Patton had done voicework for the show. *head tilts* That is an interesting point to consider... Mostly, I think I made the connection with these characters based on what you'd told me and... where is it... THIS one, viewed during independent research.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP5T9aNKImw
hehe, Nice to offically have a title. :D
There are a lot of good 'Fluttercord' moments in the show, while I've had issue with his reform I do like that he's genuine in his like for Fluttershy and that the two have managed a really strong friendship. Some would deepen that, and maybe that might be a possibility as it is shown that the two care deeply for each other. Discord can be down right heroic if he thinks Fluttershy is in real trouble, and one of the most fun episodes between them is when Discord is trying to 'straighten up' for her, he gets the idea in his head that being Chaotic all the time is a turn off for her, so tries to be 'normal'... to point the point that it is negatively effecting him; leading Fluttershy to do her damndest to be chaotic in order to remind him of who he is. The episode to that point is kinda predictable, but after that point just watching Fluttershy trying to be Discord is adorable. They've got a pure, if complex, relationship which is the biggest shining star of the whole redemption angle with him.
There are a lot of good 'Fluttercord' moments in the show, while I've had issue with his reform I do like that he's genuine in his like for Fluttershy and that the two have managed a really strong friendship. Some would deepen that, and maybe that might be a possibility as it is shown that the two care deeply for each other. Discord can be down right heroic if he thinks Fluttershy is in real trouble, and one of the most fun episodes between them is when Discord is trying to 'straighten up' for her, he gets the idea in his head that being Chaotic all the time is a turn off for her, so tries to be 'normal'... to point the point that it is negatively effecting him; leading Fluttershy to do her damndest to be chaotic in order to remind him of who he is. The episode to that point is kinda predictable, but after that point just watching Fluttershy trying to be Discord is adorable. They've got a pure, if complex, relationship which is the biggest shining star of the whole redemption angle with him.
I commented on the clip and I'll repeat it here... this is, if maybe a bit simplistic, fucking beautiful.
It hits on points I know I've made several times in recent postings... holding to our own integrity in the face of harm, extending kindness and decency, even to those who've wronged us... and I think it's a perfect allegory for those hateful and bitter little goblins who would use the sovereignty and anonymity of internet communication to be hurtful to others...
Not to mention that it hits on one of the problems I had with what I saw in the show initially, over-simplifying complex concepts such as "Friendship". And it fixes it, in no uncertain terms...
It hits on points I know I've made several times in recent postings... holding to our own integrity in the face of harm, extending kindness and decency, even to those who've wronged us... and I think it's a perfect allegory for those hateful and bitter little goblins who would use the sovereignty and anonymity of internet communication to be hurtful to others...
Not to mention that it hits on one of the problems I had with what I saw in the show initially, over-simplifying complex concepts such as "Friendship". And it fixes it, in no uncertain terms...
That is the benefit of being a long running show in this case. Stuff starts of simple, starts off with the basics becuase yes its aimed young but doesn't really talk down to them, and you got a group learning what it means to be friends and acceptant of each other, its in simple ways but sometimes that's how relationships are. You start with the simpler stuff and as time goes on you deal with each other's deeper issues.
Each season kinda/sorta does its own thing, it gets really solidified with season 4. The first season covers the basis, its simple but it needs to be to establish the world and characters while still trying to be fun. Season 2 we get a slight bit more complex and move away from Twilight as the primary focus; season 1 was her learning lessons, season 2 they switch to any of the mane 6 learning something without having to shoehorn Twilight into everything.
Season 3 is the start of the deeper lessons, but as I've mentioned before it's condensed nature of 13 eps rather then 26 hurts it. With season 4, each season really gets its own direction and seems to officially be about explore 'mature' themes, mature in the nature of growing up and dealing with usually more complex issues. Season 4's main arc is Twilight discovering what her role as Princess means.
Season 5 has the reveal of the 'friendship map' which is a magical artifact that summons various ponies to trouble spots. It sounds hokey, but the villian of the season sorta ties it all togeather. Season 6 really changes things up by adding in a new main character who is villian trying to mend their ways, and many episodes focus on how hard all this is on a personal level for them as they still kinda do 'not good' things when trying to do good. Season 7 continues that theme, but also has a stronger focus on lore building as the Character, now mostly having a hold on how to be a decent person now is trying to figure out how they fit into the world which all ties together nicely in the season finale where they're the ones that realise how to solve the problem and kinda remind others that things aren't always as black and white as they first seem.
Then Season 8, the current season is about the Friendship school which kinda seems like an after thought overall, but we're only half way through so who knows, though it so far has my least favorite episode of the series because it feels painfully like an issue that would be a season 1 or 2 issue, after how far the series has grown up with the audience.
But through it all, as the series goes on you start to see each character really does grow and mature, even if they sometimes have to learn similar lessons... but well... that's kinda realistic imo (even if a bit repetitive) becuase sometimes people need more the one event to help them learn something. Most characters have some kinda really big goal in season 1 they want to achieve, and by the current season those goals have been met... to various degrees, but always shown the progression in steps so its not a simple 'believe and you'll do it' they generally all had to work for it and it takes seasons/years. Starting with Season 4 every season has at least one 'life goal' type episode for each of the main characters that deals with them trying to get to where they want to be in life.
So yeah, very long ramble done but yeah... tl;dr the series does try to get deeper with its lessons and morals with each new season.
Each season kinda/sorta does its own thing, it gets really solidified with season 4. The first season covers the basis, its simple but it needs to be to establish the world and characters while still trying to be fun. Season 2 we get a slight bit more complex and move away from Twilight as the primary focus; season 1 was her learning lessons, season 2 they switch to any of the mane 6 learning something without having to shoehorn Twilight into everything.
Season 3 is the start of the deeper lessons, but as I've mentioned before it's condensed nature of 13 eps rather then 26 hurts it. With season 4, each season really gets its own direction and seems to officially be about explore 'mature' themes, mature in the nature of growing up and dealing with usually more complex issues. Season 4's main arc is Twilight discovering what her role as Princess means.
Season 5 has the reveal of the 'friendship map' which is a magical artifact that summons various ponies to trouble spots. It sounds hokey, but the villian of the season sorta ties it all togeather. Season 6 really changes things up by adding in a new main character who is villian trying to mend their ways, and many episodes focus on how hard all this is on a personal level for them as they still kinda do 'not good' things when trying to do good. Season 7 continues that theme, but also has a stronger focus on lore building as the Character, now mostly having a hold on how to be a decent person now is trying to figure out how they fit into the world which all ties together nicely in the season finale where they're the ones that realise how to solve the problem and kinda remind others that things aren't always as black and white as they first seem.
Then Season 8, the current season is about the Friendship school which kinda seems like an after thought overall, but we're only half way through so who knows, though it so far has my least favorite episode of the series because it feels painfully like an issue that would be a season 1 or 2 issue, after how far the series has grown up with the audience.
But through it all, as the series goes on you start to see each character really does grow and mature, even if they sometimes have to learn similar lessons... but well... that's kinda realistic imo (even if a bit repetitive) becuase sometimes people need more the one event to help them learn something. Most characters have some kinda really big goal in season 1 they want to achieve, and by the current season those goals have been met... to various degrees, but always shown the progression in steps so its not a simple 'believe and you'll do it' they generally all had to work for it and it takes seasons/years. Starting with Season 4 every season has at least one 'life goal' type episode for each of the main characters that deals with them trying to get to where they want to be in life.
So yeah, very long ramble done but yeah... tl;dr the series does try to get deeper with its lessons and morals with each new season.
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