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This parody goes through the series, sending up the plots and situations of each episode. As a precaution, it is in a script format, but seeing as the general scenes will match the episodes we're all familiar with, I do not think this will prove to be a problem. As well as the more overtly comedic elements, more dramatic backstory and character development of my own creation will be incorporated. I hope you enjoy it, and comments and feedback are always welcome!
and my poor baby dragon is tired from all that rampant, soul-crushing negativity and needs his sleep.
Yes, while the metaphor is quite amusing, I assure you, my diabetes finds it less so. I’m getting too old for this job. Nonetheless, I am required to state that now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land-
So much lulz 
You can murder me if you want to, but I really dislike this kind of humor. Good job on parodying, though. I just... went serious through the whole thing. The internet is already filled with this kind of stuff, and it lacks some innocent humor such as "The Contest" (the only example I could find).
Fluttershy's into animal cruelty? Even though I didn't like it, I gotta say, you are a very creative writer. Keep on doing this, I'm sure the other ones will like it. I still find myself forced to rate you, AT LEAST, 3 stars and a half.
Who am I to criticize others' stories anyway? You checked out mine yet? I can't make them good, no matter what I do. 
Don't shoot me, I'm only the comic writer. 
Hello all! Figured I'd provide an update to anyone who might read this.
I've finally gotten over the illness mentioned in the complete version of episode 1, and have finally caught a break from a rather excessive amount of homework and tests that all seemed to crop up at the exact same time, so I've been hard at work on episode 2. I hope to have it posted by Thanksgiving; it really depends on how this upcoming weekend goes, writing-wise.
I also have this to say regarding episode 2: for those who found the tonal shift between the Celestia/Luna scenes and the Mane 6 material too jarring, you'll be pleased to know I've come to agree with you. When I first started this project, I set out to incorporate more serious elements of my own mythology simply because I did so when I wrote a parody of Final Fantasy V a few years ago, and it was incredibly successful, so I wanted to replicate that element. However, the more serious mythology came about much more organically in that parody, and Friendship is Parodied should absolutely exist as its own entity. Here, I've found myself much more drawn to the interactions between the characters, and the humor derived from these interactions, just like I'm drawn to in the actual show. I won't go so far as to call the Celestia and Luna material a mistake, but I will call it misguided.
So what does this mean? Certainly not that I'll be abandoning the plots I've set up. I'm far too obsessed with continuity to do anything of the sort. However, I am trying to fold much of the more serious material that may have been parsed out over the season into episode 2, simply to have it out of the way. This has, naturally, led to a lengthier writing process than expected. I just wanted to check in and say I haven't abandoned the project at all.
I won't necessarily be abandoning the mythology, either. Certainly, the Elements of Disharmony will have to reappear if this thing ever makes it to "The Return of Harmony." I'll just be downplaying it in favor of the comedy. Which is what I want to write, and you guys seem to want to read. And hey, if I can change the minds of some of you who find the comedy too dark, that would be quite an accomplishment for me as well 
Powers awaken at the Sonic Rainboom? All of the Mane Six went through that! Who knows? Maybe Pinkie's gonna be the Element of Magic
So according to your history, the Sun and Moon rose up naturally, but a curse made by a zebra made Celestia have to do it instead? AWESOME! That is SO going into my head canons! Can't wait to see more on their personalities.
LOL!!!
Also, there are a couple mistakes in the lyrics of Pinkie's Giggle at the Ghostly song
, it goes:
But Grammy Pie said that wasn't the way to deal with fears at all
but yours says
But Grammy Pie said that wasn't a way to deal with fears at all
and, correct:
you'll see that they can't hurt you, just laugh and make them disappear
yours says
you'll see that they can't hurt you, just laugh to make them disappear
(I know, I know, nitpicking) Love it though!
Dang, I pressed my ear to the speaker on Pinkie Pie's song, trying desperately to get every word perfect. But some of them are really really hard. Ah well, best not to linger on such things. (And hey, if they'd release a season one set, we'd all have official subtitles and that would be that. But there aren't enough of us for such a set to sell, of course.
)
As for Pinkie Pie being Kenny, all I can say is this: while I love love love the Derpy Russian Roulette gag, the plot line has more going on beneath the surface than just base comedy. This will soon become "Pinkie's episode," in a way.
Also, in case it wasn't clear, I really dislike episode two of the show. It's so forced. Friendship is Witchcraft may have been smart to start later in the series, although I much prefer my parodies to be comprehensive.
Strange, random, violent, I love it!
So Pinkie is just like Kenny, dying in one episode and being reborn the next? Awesome! Wait, he died in the movie for real... Oh well! Fluttershy and that Manticore, AHAHAHA!
Now, my answer to everything would be chainsaws.
>>56765 Thanks for the understanding. I'd like to say the nightmare will be over on Friday... but it won't. Ideally, expect more parody on Wednesday the 14th. Certainly no sooner.
Just to reassure everyone, I certainly have not abandoned this project. It's just that, much as I may like to, I simply do not have the time to dedicate to a My Little Pony parody right now. There's more material written than has been posted, but nothing substantial enough to be posted. In the meantime, we all have a Spike episode to enjoy on Saturday...
...so, ya know, there's that, at least. 
umm... right.
no offense but this didn't say the right greetings to me... i mean, applejack saying... whatever she said 
, rainbow dash completely hating twilight 
, rarity going completely insane 
, fluttershy making animals uh... different...
and pinkie pie... being normal as she is at the beginning of the show! sorry but... i think you overdid this a bit, no offense! but nice on making it seem the same as the show. Sorta... But the pinkie pie bit was still good though!
Let's see, the Elements of Harmony...
Honesty: Could still work, AJ was still pretty honest 
Kindness: Fluttershy was real kind, albeit having to chop off an arm for this feat
Laughter: Pinkie Pie was EATEN before she could even finish her song! Still, she made Steven Magnet laugh...
Generosity: Skipped Steven Magnet entirely...
Loyalty: No Shadowbolts, no loyalty.
Magic: No comment 
I'm saying at least three of the elements would work fine, maybe four. I don't know how you're going to wrap this up...
I'll contend that, on the whole, Rainbow Dash's characterization was a misfire on my part. Unbridled contempt can yield comedy, and has worked for me in the past, but it simply has no place in this context. The end of episode two is being used to rectify this somewhat, including the Shadow Bolts scene, which, rather than attempting to play for laughs, I'm playing even more dramatic than the show in an effort to flesh out Rainbow's character.
Essentially, for whatever reason, Rainbow Dash is just REALLY hard to parody. The same problem can be seen in Friendship is Witchcraft, if you're a fan of that series. I consider Rainbow Dash my most problematic pony, and want to acknowledge my effort to fix it, to at least some degree.
I'm sorry to hear you don't like the rest, though. My sense of humor doesn't gel with Equestria for some readers, it seems. Nonetheless, thank you for taking the time to read it and comment!
no offense but Friendship is Witchcraft is a horrible abridge to model yourself after. Camaraderie is Supernatural is much better in the fact that it actually gets the spirit of the series while doing its own thing.
Also please think about re-wrighting this as the script version is just not doing it for me try wrighting actual scenes and show us the world.
That was just... so sweet.
I like your take on RD's loyalty test. The show made her jump to her conclusion too fast, therefore making it seem a little rushed. You, however, make it quite nicely. Such a nice way to say it.
The plot twist, though, was the one that really caught me by surprise. Honestly, I never expected it! Pinkie's life story... teared up at it, I must say. Your take on Pinkie's cutie mark story was nice, if I do say so myself. It's just so... depressing yet heartwarming.
On the other hoof, now we know how she used the infinite lives Gameshark code!
Everypony's personalities deconstructed, and Pinkie is still best pony! I enjoy it so far! (Also, I actually liked the Celestia/Luna bits. You actually managed to turn the whole "Trollestia" thing into a legitimate character, and not just a lame one-off joke! I hope you don't change it too much. 
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So I take it you're going to work around the other episodes now? I would love to see more of the great characterizations you've imprinted in my mind work without the threat of Nightmare Moon work upon them.
I am such a fan of Pinkie Pie in your work, even though she didn't do much in this piece of genius.
Thanks for all the amazing feedback, everyone! I'm really happy to see all the positive reaction to episode 2! Keep any comments you have, good or bad, coming. Feedback, and the idea that other people are enjoying your work, is what makes this whole writing thing worth it!
And, since multiple people seemed curious, what's next for the parody is really quite simple: I've already got ideas brewing in my head for "The Ticket Master." There are plenty more episodes ahead, and plenty more stories to tell, both of the purely farcical and more serious varieties. I'm hoping to have more material quite soon!
This is actually better than the real episode, actually! The show sort of just... jumped to the conclusion for RD and the Element of Magic. You managed to change it, and weave it into something much more spectacular than that! I'll keep waiting for the new chapters. Hope they're up to par with this one.
All right, so, here's the bad part about posting the episode in "parts" like I did. Eventually, the goal was always to collapse them all into one chapter, as I did with episode 1. Unfortunately, that will take away a large number of the comments. I won't outright delete the old chapters yet, as I still refer to comments for feedback and the like, but I just wanted to explain why a bunch of comments are about to disappear.
Oh man, I loved the most where Twilight said this part:
Twilight: Applejack, who never hesitates to share her conservative opinions, whether solicited or not, represents the spirit of Honesty!
And the other spirits given to the Mane Six. You're the best COMEDIAN EVER!!!
BAH, SAFEMODE! (It does exist; if your computer's battery dies or it shuts down unexpectedly, a black screen will come up offering to start it regularly or on safe mode, at least, that's the way it works on PCs. Nobody ever uses safe mode, however, because it makes your icons and mouse gigantic and it stops you from doing pretty much, well, anything.)
Gotta love the Grand Gallivanting Galla.
I just read chapter 1... wow... that was long.
but dude, that was FANTASTIC like, really. I love your writing style, and the way you tied your own ideas into the actual story was really, really interesting to see. I'm tracking, I understand how these take forever to write, but i'll be looking forward to your next update!
Continuity and self-referential humor will be far more important in the parody than they are in the actual show. Anything from past episodes is fair game for subsequent entries. As a reader/viewer/fan, I love the feeling of being rewarded for paying close attention to whatever the object of my fandom happens to be, and I hope to impart that feeling to my own readers, at least in some small way.
As an unrelated side note, I submitted the parody to Equestria Daily, but it's been a week now with no response. I don't think they accepted it
Oh well, you guys are the true fans anyway!
There's a strange phenomenon to the parody, where Hollywood, movies, tv shows, literature, general pop culture, etc. all explicitly exist. However, whether they're "pony-fied" or not is something I've left pretty vague. And besides, I don't think I need to add any more horse-based puns to this universe. Having to type Fillydelphia was enough for me! Haha.
Glad you liked it! Also, since I forgot to leave this as the initial comment like I intended to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c6J8HoYswU&t=9m53s
The whole rant was inspired by my surprise when I rewatched the episode.
Ehh, not too thrilled with this chapter. I knew the restaurant scene would be problematic, and I've kind of been putting off writing it. (As well, I'm probably the only person who will find the waiter funny.)
Nonetheless, I'm glad to have introduced the idea of dragon permits, which will be a recurring problem for Spike. And I've got some good ideas for upcoming scenes. I just wanted to upload this now to hopefully give myself a clean slate for writing tomorrow.
>>105150 again, not so. i enjoyed the waiter. and i also enjoyed this chapter. it doesnt have as many pop culture references or lesbian jokes or evil conservative jokes, but its still incredibly awesome. specially the mayor. just completely random, actin all suspicious and whatnot. and now that i mention it, why would the waiter confess to murder in front of the mayor? cant she have him arrested? 
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I love butterscotch. Nice story by the way. It's hilarious in a good way
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