Say, those names sound familiar…
Certain individuals—you know who you are—spent a good part of their time wandering around the final BronyCon pushing for Ohio's TrotCon to be its spiritual heir apparent. While it's far from its peak attendance, by my visual estimates, I say why the hell not? And Mr. Larson apparently agrees.
The monster the Mane Six are fighting is a panda.
With a ring on its tail.
Panda-ring.
Pandering.
That probably wasn't intentional, but knowing Larson, it probably was.
Other puns include: someone jumping over a toy shark in the background, and the fact that the entire episode centered around Matilda and Cranky's wedding, aka ass kissing.
I asked M.A Larson to turn me into an Alicorn and then this happens, a nail in the head. Thanks M.A Larson
There were some very interesting points Larson made in this video, especially about how the story editors are the ones who ultimately made the changes to the episodes. Also there may potentially be a 'Pandora's Box' type of episode coming later in the future, which does sound like an intriguing idea for a story. Looking forward to that.
I went and bought your book. Now, my opinion of you is a bit mixed. On one hand, you did give us Amending Fences, the best episode in the whole series.
All while simultaneously giving some much-needed character to best pony.
Previous Highlight (Chronological Order): Where art thou, Firebrand?
Previous Highlight (Production Order): Three-Way Magic
In which Pink Flash and DarkWind are caught unawares by the rain, books are given away, and the weather makes a fool of son_of_heaven176.
Sweetie Belle: "This is it, girls. This dress-up princess contest is finally here. We've been preparing for it, practised all our moves, and learnt how to trot without tripping on the hems of our dresses. You ready to wow the crowd?"
Apple Bloom: "And then maybe we'll finally get our Cutie Marks!"
Applejack: "Big Mac, what are ya doin'? You're only supposed to pick one header image for these darn things!"
Big Mac: [eyes dart down, then back up]
Rarity: "Stop the presses! It's Wednesday evening! Mike Cartoon Pony is posting another blog on unused Season 5 episodes! Forget these dresses for a client coming in an hour, this is The. Most. Important. Thing!"
Spike: "This thing again, huh? Going right in with the episodes locked to a formula, I see."
Applejack: "Wow Spike, that's mighty insightful of ya. How'd you deduce that so quick?"
APPLE BLOOM: "...Do you reckon this is an accurate depiction of how these episodes are written on a weekly basis?"
SCOOTALOO: "I don't know about that, but this certainly feel like an accurate depiction of how the cold opens for these reviews are done!"
TRIXIE: "But... I... how did you... wait. Is this pose being used as shipping fuel for a Twilight-Trixie pairing?"
TWILIGHT: "If you like, Trixie. Not my intention, but we have to appeal to the fans that make content sometime, you know. Besides, I thought you liked being a waifu?"
Rarity: "…Let me guess, one of today's episodes prominently features you?"
Rainbow Dash: "Heh, actually, they both do! But don't worry, you get in on the action in one of them too."
Rarity: "Oh! Another episode pairing us up? That can only lead to unexpected things. Do tell, Rainbow Dash."
TWILIGHT: "Wow. It's like looking in a dimensional mirror. Is this a version of me in an alternate timeline of Equestria where we're at war? Or in a resistance? Or where we lost to Nightmare Moon?"
FUTURE TWILIGHT: "...Discord! Have you been mixing visions of alternate timelines into Present Twilight's subconscious dreams again?"