The Quality Of Life In My Little Pony: Pony Life

Whether My Little Pony: Pony Life is all in Pinkie Pie’s point of view or not [50] [51], I still appreciate it for its redeeming qualities and being filler between the fourth and fifth generations of the My Little Pony franchise in 2020 [50] [51] [52] [53]. Even though it is more focused on quick-paced comedy and consists of a slice of life genre [29], I can tell that the series is focused on the value of friendship as there is a compilation in association with celebrating International Friendship Day on Hasbro’s official My Little Pony YouTube channel [21]. I am hoping that the series will soon air in the United Kingdom and Ireland since I reside in England and the production of the series involved co-operation with Boulder Media, an Irish company [4]. Even though there have been no signs of the series officially airing in either of those nations yet [29], I can always check out the compilations on the official My Little Pony YouTube channel for analysing its slice of life vibes. There is always another way, according to Finding Dory [7]. For the fourth time, I shall express my critical thoughts on the newest animated interpretation of pony life, which is My Little Pony: Pony Life [48] [49].

PONY LIIIIIIIIIFE [21] [26]! [30]

Firstly, let us reflect on what the portrayal of Potion Nova, one of the newest ponies in Ponyville has to offer [25]. I quite like the premise of Twilight Sparkle trying to learn how to make potions, but failing every single attempt as it is an interesting new take on her development in Pony Life, especially when it comes to her alliance with Potion Nova and her determination to be intellectually impressive [22]. Moreover, it is pretty assuming how Nova poses as a therapist after the montage. More importantly, I adore how she advises Twilight to take it easy during the progress of creating potions. This briefly reminds me of how a well-known cartoon reviewer named Josh Strider, also known as “PhantomStrider” online advised his audience to maintain mindfulness, especially through deep breathing [40] [41]. As much as I understand how Twilight Sparkle tried to seem masterful to Potion Nova, it delights me to know that the newest unicorn in Equestria can at least provide helpful advice to reassure her [22]. I believe that Potion Nova is now my new favourite pony, not just because she is a Pony Life and Potion Ponies exclusive character [13].

I also love how potentially symbolic the method of putting emotion into a potion is as Potion Nova demonstrates it in association with teaching young children the importance of taking it steadily when it comes to new tasks. [22]

There is one pony who originated from Friendship Is Magic and has returned in Pony Life. Once again voiced by Kathleen Barr [3], the Great and Powerful Trixie Lulamoon is portrayed as someone who sincerely tries to understand the meaning of friendship aside from her determination to be “the best” [20] [31]. Even though she eventually learned the basics of being a true friend in a montage and referred herself as “Trixie the Powerfully Grateful” after learning that friendship is not a competition, the friendship bracelet she makes suddenly becomes big enough to capture the Mane Six altogether [20], which is a sign of her antagonistic side from Friendship Is Magic taking the lead [12]. When it comes to providing some value underneath fast-paced action and humour, I like how Pony Life still captivates the theme of maintaining true friendships and developing outstanding social skills, along with how it manages to make the portrayal of another pony from Friendship Is Magic familiar yet fresh [20]. Furthermore, I would be curious to see if at least how one more character from Friendship Is Magic is portrayed in Pony Life before the preparations for Generation Five.

Including Trixie in the show is legitimate because there is a toy based on her in the Potion Ponies toy line from Hasbro [16]. I think another character from the Friendship Is Magic era should only appear in Pony Life if the Pony Life brand consists of a toy based on her to make her appearance a little more valid [33] [43]. [20]

What about any further development of the Mane Six besides Twilight Sparkle’s alliance with Potion Nova [22] [25]? I am terribly sorry, but I really do not like Fluttershy’s bossiness and greediness in the premise of her friends selling cookies as a business as it is more concerning and out-of-character than Twilight Sparkle’s competitiveness towards Rainbow Dash and how Princess Celestia is more like a food critic than a fair ruler [27] [50] [51] [52] [53]. Since when did she become a copy of the Bloo who was a dangerously selfish and greedy company manager from “Cookie Dough”, an episode of the second season of Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends [10]? Nevertheless, she eventually stops and learns that a strong desire to meet her idol, Finn Tastic has overshadowed her virtue of kindness [28], which motivates me into giving her off-putting portrayal a spoonful of slack [27]. Throughout the airing of Pony Life, there have been moments of character development that are either out-of-character or a trait that is taken too far [50] [51] [52] [53], which is what I believe many purists of the first three seasons of Friendship Is Magic will not take too kindly to [17] [44].

Fluttershy’s out-of-character behaviour reminds me of how some fans of Ed, Edd n Eddy found Double D’s attitude towards Eddy in the episode about a cursed telephone out-of-character [6] [11] [45]. I strongly prefer her stare from the first season of Friendship Is Magic as it at least provided some heroism against those who are up to no good [19]. Remind me not to bake oatmeal cookies with raisins. [27]

Despite my disapproval of Fluttershy’s exclusive selfish side, are there any more witty moments to talk about? The moment Rainbow Dash drank a potion that motivated her into referencing Sonic the Hedgehog was priceless [24], yet brought back memories of discovering her being shipped with him [39]. I also find it very hilarious how Twilight and her friends tried to capture the one responsible for the delivery of the potions but failed every attempt [23] [25]. It was also funny when four of the Mane Six expressed epic jaw drops as Potion Nova began her majestic entrance, but then she suddenly tripped over one of the rainbows [25]. I think Rarity’s reaction to losing a pair of sunglasses...again sums up our reactions to losing something quite valuable. As for the cuteness contest between Fluttershy and Bubbles that occurs when the pink-maned pegasus has enough [20], karma is a Queen Chrysalis for the sassy jerk of a feline as he eventually gets the Team Rocket treatment for his meanness [9] [8]. Again, providing well-written humour is essential for trying to make the spin-off of the iconic cartoon from the 2010s faithful and trustworthy for our fellow bronies and pegasisters [42].

I wonder if Dashie’s reference to Sonic the Hedgehog is a shout-out to SonDash shippers [39]. [24]

Oh. And let us not forget how Applejack is still our fourth wall breaker! [20]

I would also like to discuss more discoveries in the Pony Life version of Equestria aside from zany results from consuming potions [24]. It turns out that there is a legendary creature named “Bighoof” [27], which is obviously a parody of Bigfoot [46], quite similar to Big Food from one episode of Chowder [5]. The sight of the potion ocean is absolutely beautiful [22]! I adore how it consists of the colours of the rainbow and I love to splash around in it if I were a pony. Despite that, there is also a strange depth of the ocean that consists of various lost objects [26], which expands the setting’s creativity to a degree. Oh my Celestia! Twilight Sparkle and Applejack get trapped in a potion bottle and witness the title of a Prince song at some point [22] [37]! Despite how I find the lack of colouring and wonky proportions for some aspects of the backgrounds flawed [48] [49], I appreciate how several fantasy elements have been established outside of Ponyville to give Pony Life some of the fantasy vibes that Friendship Is Magic has during its nine-year run to show more than smart devices just to appeal to today’s youth [18].

I am absolutely starstrucked by the beautiful rainbow ocean! I would need to avoid getting lost in the depth of lost items though [26]. [22]

Purple rain! Purple rain [37]! [22]

I am sorry once again, but I must lightly but firmly put my hoof down after seeing more depth of Rainbow Dash feeling unwell at Sugarcube Corner [23]. Twilight Sparkle is seen wearing a face mask as Dashie leaves the bakery, which is just too familiar in a terrible start of a new decade. Seriously, there are tons of reports about people losing their lives to coronavirus and mental health problems caused by lockdowns on the news already [1] [2] [38]. Rather than the risk of illness anxiety increasing from witnessing the premise, we need a source of delight to help us reduce that anxiety and think beyond the rest of the difficulties we have had in 2020. Despite my complaint, I have a theory that the script for this episode was written at some point before the pandemic began. Moreover, it might as well be brushed off as a public service announcement for the little ones during such a frightening time of separation and uncertainty. Besides, the premise would be more badly timed and in rather poor taste if it was not for those public service announcements about saving lives during the coronavirus outbreak in Weibo before the show aired [30].

I mostly feel negative towards an episode of Pony Life seemingly referencing the unnerving impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on us all in real life [1] [2] [38]. [23]

And who would have thought Pinkie Pie would be very anxious and show signs of being a workaholic when she becomes ill and has to rest? [23]

Despite some aspects that I believe are rather flawed, I still stand by how I believe the spin-off of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is mostly faithful adaption based on Hasbro’s Pony Life toy line. Speaking of toy lines from Hasbro, since there is a new line of Littlest Pet Shop within its sixth generation known as the “Keep Me Pack” [15] [34] [35] [36], I believe there can be a release a special edition of a pet from the second generation from Hasbro or the vintage era from Kenner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Littlest Pet Shop franchise at some point in 2022 [53]. It worked for the original Polly Pocket for her 30th anniversary last year, right [47]? As for the My Little Pony franchise, there is still plenty of time to hope for a remarkable outcome of the fifth generation at some point later in the 2020s. Many of us may still be complaining about how awful the year 2020 is as a horrible start of a new decade [32], but there are still new things for us to try and tune into, including a decent re-imagining of a cartoon we loved years before the pandemic and other distressing conflict began [1] [2] [38].

I believe that a special 30th anniversary edition of a Littlest Pet Shop figurine from the mid-2000s or early 2010s can potentially do the LPSTube community a huge favour in 2022 [54]. [14]

Anyway, I hope this fourth review of a mostly cool spin-off of an ironically cool cartoon from the 2010s was cool. If you thought it was cool, cool [50] [51]! [27]

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Dining On Another Slice Of Pony Life

It has been over a week since I briefly reviewed the cartoon based on My Little Pony we know today [56] [57]. Although I had some concerns about overall character development and pointed out some flaws of the backgrounds when the trailer came out on Hasbro’s YouTube channel [55], I remained fairly optimistic about the show’s outcome once I began to review it [56] [57]. Speaking of fairly optimistic, plenty of those beyond my blogs have approved of Pony Life’s redeeming qualities [6] [7], despite how some others are not afraid to point out what could have improved…or simply nitpick in a snarky and witty manner for fun [45] [46] [47]. While those who remember watching the first and second seasons of 12. Oz Mouse on Adult Swim in the second half of the 2000s are waiting to tune into its third season later this month [1] [2] [52], plenty of bronies and pegasisters are still settling down to witness the fast-paced slice of life elements of My Little Pony: Pony Life. As someone who partially rebuilt Ponyville and Canterlot in the mobile application based on Friendship Is Magic as a college student [8] [19], I shall take a sip of the right potion and further express my views on Pony Life.

The secondary logo of My Little Pony: Pony Life. [34]

Since it has been declared that Pinkie Pie is the prime protagonist of Pony Life, there is a theory that the show is simply Pinkie Pie’s point of view [10]. This theory would potentially make sense if the show is quick-paced with a ton of humourous moments and Pinkie has been known for her hyperactivity and wittiness ever since the first seasons of Friendship Is Magic [14]. Since she knows her friends very well, they are pretty much in character in the show. Even though there are signs of Pony Life being non-canon, such as Rarity being a magician and the emotional meaning of Applejack always wearing her hat being completely absent [16] [26], it would make sense for it to take place before the finale of Friendship Is Magic, but only in Pinkie Pie’s point of view. Whether any brony and pegasister would believe in the theory of Pony Life being set in the pink party pony’s point of view or not, there are more important things to be aware of, such as faithful portrayals of iconic characters and what valuable morals can be established for the target audience: very young girls, along with some very young boys.

[I think the inspiration for making Pinkie Pie the protagonist of Pony Life was inspired by the success of Hello Pinkie Pie, a 3D spin-off of Friendship Is Magic exclusively for Hasbro’s YouTube channel [22] [23]. [24]

Theories about Pony Life aside, I am beginning to wish that the design of Applejack’s hat would have at least been respectfully declared to be once worn by Bright Mac, her father instead of seen solely as a whole new trend by Rarity and the other ponies and then suddenly tossed away like an outdated one [16]. Nonetheless, the absence of the meaning of Applejack’s hat can be brushed off as a sign of Pony Life being non-canon. [23]

Let us look into more portrayal of some of the other main ponies. “Why is Twilight Sparkle suddenly competitive towards Rainbow Dash?” I asked myself [28]. As concerning it is to see the risk of competitiveness being taken to a potentially dangerous level [25], I can at least say Twilight’s determination after a moment she procrastinated could be another sign of none of the promotional images being misleading [34], which is far more in character than her competitiveness towards Rainbow Dash. At least Twily and Dashie seem to have learned not to get too carried away when it comes to a competition [27]. Applejack is still the fourth-wall breaker of Pony Life [28], which is at least refreshing to me, but possibly not some purists of the first three seasons of Friendship Is Magic [4] [17] [49]. As surreal, adorable and relatable it is for Fluttershy to shrink in size when she is embarrassed, the sound of a cash register that plays when dolphins appear in her eyes might be an expansion of her “dark side” [27]. Even though some new traits of iconic characters can seem confusing, I can at least see how they can at least try to keep the franchise fresh with a whole new interpretation.

I personally think Twilight’s competitive nature towards is quite out of character in this scene, similar to how Double D was rather out of character in a certain episode of Ed, Edd n Eddy [9]. Nonetheless, I suppose this leads to some depth of unexplored character development. [28]

When Fluttershy has dolphins in her eyes, let us hope she can still remain wise. [27]

Any more portrayal of Rarity and Rainbow Dash? I like how Rarity is seen wearing red lipstick in a black and white scene at some point [39]. Other than that, I can still see how vain she can be, just like her Friendship Is Magic counterpart [26]. I sincerely describe the pink lake to be “breath-taking” while she describes her reflection in it in the same way. What? I like pink water, quite like the water of a blossom bath ran by Princess Liana Rose [44] [58]. As for the speedy pegasus with a multicoloured mane, there is also a moment of her bunged up with a cold, even though she declared to be fine as another sign of her determination to remain as a confident speedster [25]. Nonetheless, it sure is cute when she falls asleep on a cloud after taking a spoonful of soup made by Pinkie Pie. There is another sign of some development in Rainbow Dash, which I will explain after I make a list of some familiar critters. Aside from their traits being spot on, I am more than happy that the main ponies are still willing to learn life lessons for the young children of today.

Darlings, Rarity looks fabulous during this moment! [38]

Another sign of Rainbow Dash being portrayed faithfully in Pony Life is when she prepares to confront "a strange being" and telling her friends to tell citizens her story if she does not succeed, despite Applejack telling her not to. [25]

It is interesting to see the ponies once again own pets in Pony Life [20], similar to how the Disney princesses began to own pets known as “Palace Pets” at some point in the mid-2010s [5] [51]. The pets that are seen competing in a kart race as a brief rehash of the song “Derby Racers” from Friendship Is Magic include [13]:

•        Angel, Fluttershy’s bunny [27]
•        Owlowisicious, Twilight Sparkle’s owl [27] [36]
•        Winona, Applejack’s doggy [27]
•        Opalescence, Rarity’s kitty [27] [35]
•        Gummy, Pinkie Pie’s alligator [27] [32]
•        Tank, Rainbow Dash’s turtle [27]

Strangely enough, Tank can communicate through a speaker attached to the bottom of his shell as he wears a fake beard next to a hologram of Pinkie Pie that partially reminds me of Twilight Sparkle’s future self from that episode of the second season of Friendship Is Magic [27] [50]. Nonetheless, I admire how he aims to teach Rainbow Dash that some problems can be solved with stillness and focus at a slow and steady pace. It sure is nice to witness a bigger variety of species in Ponyville aside from Discord, Spike and Bubbles as another sign of Pony Life potentially honouring the legacy of Friendship Is Magic, despite several notable differences between the two cartoons.

Giddy up, racing critters! Giddy up, racing critters! Giddy up, racing critters! Go, go, go [13]! [27]

Nice beard, Tank. And nice eye patch, Hologram of Pinkie Pie. [27]

I can still say that some of the supporting characters are well-portrayed in the show. Discord makes a grand return in Pony Life as one of those...potentially difficult customers who just will not answer Spike’s question [27]. I may be quite puzzled at how Princess Celestia’s tail does not flow majestically with her mane and how slightly unnerving it is to see her be more like a stern judge than a graceful ruler [24] [46], but I still would love to see her softer and more mother-like traits from Friendship Is Magic in another moment of Pony Life soon. Spike may have two different voice actresses for Pony Life [56] [57], similar to how Betina from Rayman: The Animated Series had three different voice actresses throughout that show’s short four-episode run [43], but I am aware that the little purple dragon’s traits are faithful to how he would usually be in Friendship Is Magic as he has provided two humourous moments of stubbing a toe after strutting whilst wearing sunglasses [27]. Yeah, our bronies and pegasisters know what he is like. For any unsatisfactory portrayals of supporting characters, we can always go back on how they were in Friendship Is Magic. 

Princess Celestia’s portrayal in Pony Life may be quite off-putting in Pony Life so far [24], but who knows? Perhaps Princess Luna will soon make an appearance in an episode of Pony Life and she can do the motherly honours for her older sister [37]? [24]

YEEEEAAAAAAH!! [27]

Are there any more new Pony Life exclusive characters? Well, there is a young male filly named “Smallfry” [40]. He sure is adorable and I guess it is nice to see that Rainbow Dash has another fan besides Scootaloo. Oh my Celestia! We finally get to see Potion Nova in Pony Life [28]! Her appearance and voice in the show are absolutely adorable, making her adaption from her toy in the Pony Life line worth it. It would make sense for making potions to be her game since “Potion Nova” is her name. Oh, and let us not forget about a gang of “alternative” ponies who meet Applejack with stern facial expressions and briefly remind me of the goth kids from South Park to a degree due to their dull colour schemes mane styles [30] [45] [48]. Who knows? Perhaps Cha Cha, the unicorn-horned llama might make an appearance in a possible second season before Generation 5 is established [29]. On the other hoof, it is probably best to not cram in so many new and familiar characters in one animated television series that is only meant to be based on filler between two generations of an iconic toy franchise.

[Potion Nova’s occupation must be very important in the Pony Life version of Equestria. It is no wonder Twily seemed so nervous and shattered into pieces. [27]]

As for the three “cool” ponies, do any of you think they are cool? If so, I guess that is cool. I am cool with that because tolerance is cool. [44]

I appreciate Pony Life’s signs of teaching young children of today important life lessons, along with its vibrant art style and exceptional humour. I can understand that the pace of the show might be a bit too swift for some of us [6] [7], but I am still fascinated with how it also consists of character designs that remind me of Generation 3.5 and the slice of life premise of My Little Pony Tales [15] [41]. Would any of you bronies and pegasisters describe My Little Pony: Pony Life as cute, sweet, magic, posh, fast and fun [33]? Could there be another season of Pony Life that consists of an episode featuring some aspects of the Equestria Girls franchise before the official establishment of Generation 5 [3] [18]? If not, there can be a second airing of the whole season that consists of fixed animation errors, similar to how some young characters wore bicycle helmets while riding their bikes in the edited version of the episode “Bicycles” from the first season of Peppa Pig [42]. While that might be quite unnecessary, I would still recommend Pony Life as proof of how Teen Titans GO should have been like a few years ago [53] [54]. Until then, everypony.

“Selfie!” [31]

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