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i bet its has something to do with Pinkies crush
My guess... Pinkies single now.
You better not be doing what I think you are, Cheesy did not break Pinkie's heart.
Ahhhhhh the sadness man, jeez... who or what could have made Pinkie so sad? I am curious... also angry, and wish to punch in the face of whoever did this...
Bastardos.
Bravo work.
7077945 Seconded! All in favour?
7074464 I think the term you're looking for is "anti-hero." I'd link the TV Tropes page but I'm on my phone at the moment; however I think what you've described here pretty much sums up what an anti-hero (or anti-villain depending on where a character stands on morality) is.
Other than that, I think I'll read the prequel first before I dive into this.
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Anti-Hero
The Best Examples of Anti-Heroes in my opinion are in the video game section for it.
I'm having a brain lapse...I guess it comes from too many shipping fics. Who's Pinkie's love interest in thie 'verse? (if any)
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He hasn't been named.
7078216 Ah. Ok, thanks.
7078325 Those aren't heroes. Those are good people, with adventurous personalities, talent, with a strong desire to make the world a better place.
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Which is what a modern hero is.
And if it's not, and something closer to a physically impressive blowhard is a "real" hero, then we are in need of some redefinition.
They also accomplish great things because of their talent and circumstances, which is vaguely what a historical hero is (although I suspect none of them are nearly powerful or unflawed enough to count as real "Greek Heroes.")
Awwwwww poor pinkie. Love is a very tricky thing.
7078359 Greek heroes? Please. Those poor bastards couldn't save their way out of a paper bag. All they do is get themselves and their entourage killed. Like Odysseus. Didn't ALL of his crewman die?
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Wasn't that mainly because he pissed off at the very least one god? I know he encountered like several of them, but cannot remember how many of them he personally pissed off.
7079071 He pissed off like, three different ones. Or more. But that's besides the point. If you were a drug cartel, and you pissed off three other cartels and they killed your family, you'd still be responsible. Your direct actions caused their deaths.
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Greek heroes weren't saviors. They were protagonists, sure, but they were primarily just really good warriors.
Much closer to the "warrior that gets everyone killed" archetype than the modern "saves people, is virtuous."
7079611 You're the one who fucken called 'em heroes, bucko.
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Yes. After firmly establishing I was referring to them in the Greek context, as opposed to the modern context. Which, to be even more explicit, I meant the Ancient Greek Context, where the word hero originated.
To Ancient Greeks, heroes were basically "really epic warriors" and not "selfless saviors."
Because heroes, in general, are high achieving protagonist agents that (try to) match the virtues of the culture they are from.
The word, as a result, is polysemetic, having multiple very specific definitions even when the general definition is basically the same.
And to nail things down even further, I was saying that what the protagonists of this story are are heroes because they are high achievers, and are held to a high standard of virtue. A high standard that I personally connect with very well.
I am asserting that these are very strong definitions of heroes, because what they do, and how they do it, is highly admirable.
I hope at some point tarnished realizes his talents were never out of control. As to me it seems he brings chaos to order and order to chaos.
7079703 And I'm telling you, my Discorded chap, that you got the definitions fucked all to hell. The 'heroes' you are describing does not coincide with the definition. Regardless of what Dictionaries might say, a hero is somebody who tries really, really Goddamned hard to get himself and others killed.
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The cynical bastard definition? The definition that someone looked at some heroes, thought "Wow, all that stuff where there are values and virtues and excellence is bullcrap and doesn't matter. What I would rather say is that anyone who's heroic is just an idiot. Some idiot taking risks and making sacrifices, because doing great things is difficult. Especially when those situations involve violence and danger, as they often do. And risks and sacrifice and death are bad things. So that stuff, where the hero is taking risks and making sacrifices and maybe even failing is more important than all the greatness that might come."
Am I reading that basically right?
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Look, language is part of a vast social contact. Definitions should stay as constant as possible. The problem here, as I see it, is that somebody is using the SUPER DARK AND EDGY BATMAN VS SUPERMAN VERSION of the word hero. Sorry, but several thousand years of the classical definition and the concept of the word hero trump this bit of bullshit.
Also, be respectful of others, please? A couple of your messages have been completely unnecessary. Not cool.
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Then I apologize. I'll have my opinions, and you'll both have yours.
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Arguing about the definition of a hero? Seriously?
Modern hero definition: a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. 2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child. 3. The principal male character in a story, play, film etc.
Classical definition: a being of godlike prowess and beneficence who often came to be honored as a divinity.
(in the Homeric period) a warrior-chieftain of special strength, courage, or ability.
(in later antiquity) an immortal being; demigod.
Ancient definition: In mythology and legend, a man or woman, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his or her bold exploits, and favored by the gods.
More modern definition: A hero sandwich, and or the bread or dough used in making a hero sandwich.
P.S. Please stop arguing here, this is not Youtube.
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Eh. I was annoyed at your jabs, but I wasn't seriously insulted by em, actually.
They did make me want to argue more stalwartly, though. Probably would have backed off if it weren't for them.
But, at the end, no harm, no foul.
Meanwhile, I don't even disagree with le Professeur but he managed to piss me off more than you ever did by making an argument and then saying:
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I just have to ask, did you just not think about what you just said before you added that post script? Just sorta had a brainfart and forgot you made a four definition argument right before trying to chastise us for arguing?
7081727 Honestly, yeah. The argument was lots of fun. The jabs didn't insult enough to offend, but lit the little flame of pride every human has, though, only enough for you to reply. Lots of people are stupid, and aren't very good debate partners. You, on the other hand, were kind (considering), decently capable of defending your point, and you actually backed it up. Did it change what I believed? Fuck nah, I'm way to stubborn for that. However, if we took this elsewhere, I'd be happy to debate another topic.
And yeah, Proffy was kind of a dick. I mean, I would let it slide if the Author said something, but he was just a random shithead. I mean, come on, man.
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Yes.
Everyone here is arguing over the definitions of "Hero"; antiquated, classical, modern, and real...
And I'm just sitting here wondering why Pinkie is sad.
What the hell started the "hero" argument? Can we just say it's good food and move on?
As for Pinkie, my guess is she is now single. Which is a shame, but let's be honest, everyone has brake ups (those that can get a date that is [#ForeverAlone]).
God damn, man, sad Pinkie Pie breaks my heart.
when the element of laughter cries, all joy fades from the world.
and something is about to die, because whatever made laughter cry is going to find a very angry loyalty, generosity, kindness, honesty, and magic waiting outside its door...and they wont be packing rainbow lasers, just blunt objects...heavy...large...blunt objects
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I know those feels haha