The Onion: Equestrian Bureau

by The Read Later List


Equestrian Independence Day

Equestrian Independence Day

Ponyville, Equestria- The complaints of Cloudsdale residents climbed today as their city was once again demolished due to the annual celebration of Equestrian Independance Day, which included high payload explosives shot into the sky for entertainment purposes.  

“This always happens,” commented Cloudsdale mayor, Left Wing.  “Those damn unicorn and earth ponies get together every year and shoot fireworks at our city.  This is the fifth time our rainbow factory has been reduced to ruins!  And it’s not like they don’t know what they’re doing either.  In fact, I’m pretty sure it’s a game to see how much financial damage you can do with a package of bottle rockets!”  Left Wing continued to rant about the continued bombardment of his city when his office was penetrated by an explosive brandishing the name, “Big Momma” on the side.  Due to his third degree burns, he was forced into the hospital.  

        When reached for a comment about the plight of the pegasi, Princess Celestia had this to say.  “I’m well aware of the complaints of my pegasus subjects.  However, you can’t really expect me to just sidle over and put an end to one of the most honored traditions in Equestrian society, do you?”  The sun princess then proceeded to light a large rocket on the balcony of her palace.  The explosive went high into the air and detonated just above Cloudsdale General Hospital, taking out the left wing.  “Yeah!  Fifty points!  Um.. er, like I was saying.  We’re here to celebrate Equestrian Independance Day, and if you don’t like it, you can just get out!  ‘Questria!”

        Many unicorn and earth ponies are happy with the outcome of this years’ festivities, but earth pony and unicorn alike are dreading the next few days which will are known as ‘the week of natural disaster.’

The remaining pieces of Cloudsdale being destroyed by the "grand finale" of Equestrian Independence Day