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The Ponytrician


Lord Fetlock Equinari, The Ponytrician of Flanhk-Marepork. Grammar Tyrant, Rogue Editor at Large, Pungeon Master, Dispenser of Unsolicited Wisdom.

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On a diplomatic mission to the Zebra lands, Princess Twilight learns something about communication.

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You... you wrote something?

...Write more. :pinkiehappy:

Oh, about this? Yeah, this was great. I've often wondered about some zebra expansion, and in the show, we get naught. It was nice to see this, but I'm now intrigued on your take of giraffes.

Using this method, zebras and ponies can always keep themselves completely informed and up-to-date just by listening to the evening gnus.”

i.imgur.com/Z5xAORf.jpg

(That... that makes no sense at all!) :twilightoops:
(It's a pun, sugarcube.) :ajbemused:
(...I knew that.) :twilightsheepish:

(I don't get it...) :unsuresweetie:

My dear Ponytrician, I am bursting with joy that you have written something for yourself, but tell me, did you get the inspiration for this scene from the following film? Watch from 47:10 and you'll see what I mean.

I look forward to the feast of literature that I do not doubt is to come from you in the future.

Yours In Sport,
King Kenya

Edit P.S. When you say Gnu's, are some of them... Smoking Gnu's? :raritywink:

Well, that was....short, but a good read!:scootangel:

Ah, I was wondering when we'd see an attempt at a fic from you!

A nice lil' look into the customs of other nations. Having recently spent a week in China, I can say that there certainly are some differences that surprise you between our humble home and abroad.

One little thingy here though:

I've become so used it to,

I believe you've swapped the 'it' and 'to' here.

Overall, a good job, and you used words I've never heard of, but are correct!
Dat pun
Good show, old bean.
~Dash The Stampede

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Thank you. :twilightsmile:

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You... you wrote something?
...Write more. :pinkiehappy:

I did.
I will, but you'll have to be patient.

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I'm not sure if I've seen that one. Actually, the origins of the idea can be found here.

Edit P.S. When you say Gnu's, are some of them... Smoking Gnu's? :raritywink:

Some of them have been known to indulge, aye. :raritywink:

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It was just a little bit of silliness written to help get over a stalled writing process on another story, and as a break from writing job applications.

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Thanks for spotting that. Fixed. :twilightsheepish:

you used words I've never heard of, but are correct!

I'm in your fandom, expanding your vocabulary! :twilightsmile:

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Success! :pinkiehappy:

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Hehe, I still enjoyed it, never the less.
Hey, I just realised this was your first story! Congratulations on taking the step from being a reader to being a writer (and reader)!:pinkiehappy:

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Well, it's my first story for FIMFiction. I have written guest chapters for one of RainbowBob's stories, and in the past I've written stories for other fandoms. I finally found the time to implement something of my own.

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Oh, right! Read the one you wrote for RainbowBob! :pinkiesmile:

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Ah, well I suppose that's a good enough source as well.

Some of them have been known to indulge, aye. :raritywink:

Well, you know what they say, "The Truth Shall Make Ye Frep"
I've been wearing my 'synonym of Flat Circle' shaped glasses alot lately. :twilightblush:

*Grins* Nicely done. Glad to see you're finding the time and inclination to put words on your profile too and not just for everyone else. :raritywink:

(clutches chest) An unexpected Feghoot (or would that be a Feghoof) appears! It uses Pun Attack! The attack is highly effective.

Shorter than Skywriter's Shipping Sickness, this still rates an A+ on the Funny Punny scale.

Pahahahahahahaha!

That was terrible! (The joke, I mean, not the story...)

Totally worth the set-up!

*round of applause*

I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to shoot you.

Ow, just Ow.:ajbemused:

have a thumb and a fave.:raritywink:

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Feghoot? I've never heard of that term before. I guess I've learned something new today. :twilightsmile: (And thanks!)

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Thanks, Commander. :moustache:

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Hey, my short bio distinctly says "Pungeon Master" - that's fair warning by my reckoning! :derpytongue2:

Color me intrigued. I do so hope you expand on this.

Thumb and added to my recommendation group.

Welp. That's it, I'm done. :ajbemused: :facehoof:

Such wonderful buildup for such an unexpected pun. It got a laugh. Well crafted. The rimshot just adds a bit of icing on this delicious cake.

Arrrrgh. My brain is bleeding! I'm even getting Flanders and Swann flashbacks for some reason.

Now, where's that "follow" button...

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An auspicious start.

After all, if your career begins by disabling everyone in earshot with such painful wordplay, there's nobody left to stop your rise to the top. :coolphoto:

I wrote a review of this story. It can be found here.

Uhm, I liked this, but it feels.. Not just unfinished, but utterly incomplete.. I apologize if I'm mistaken and this is just related to another story?
I liked enough that I'll go hunting through your other works in an effort to find out.. :)
EDIT: please ignore this, I'm about as sharp as a bag of wet mice.

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No, the story is complete.

It's a type of story called a "feghoot" - an elaborate setup designed to deliver a pun or joke ending. The epilogue chapter is just to deliver an in-story rimshot or sting.

It's possible that you may have missed the joke?

5788000 Oh dear gawd, I did that myself with my rainbow factory entry in the fimfic authors in your bed collaboration. "Where not a single sole gets through!"

I was so distracted by the fascinating head canon and by the text being green I didn't read it audibly. Masterfully done, and thanks for clarifying; I actually laughed once I reread it. xD

So groanworthy, but so well done. Congrats! :facehoof:

...Well played.

I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard from a pun in at least a year. Well done; that was an amazing setup and a worthwhile joke.

... You're a terrible person.

this is now head canon
well played sir well played indeed

Chapter 1: :rainbowlaugh:

Epilogue: :facehoof: *shakes head* Oh, Spike...

Nonetheless, a good story.

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