Because sometimes you don't want an epic tale about how things got to that point, y'know? Or to put it another way, this story gets to the meat (heh) of the matter.
I feel like being pedantic and noting humans are not very good carriers of fleas. We can get bitten but its more they will nibble you while you sit, primarily, and are mostly dwelling in your carpet and stuff.
I suppose Mayor Mare just isn't sensitive to fleabites, and so she's got a massive flea infestation and that would explain why she is alone, though
I feel like being pedantic and noting humans are not very good carriers of fleas. We can get bitten but its more they will nibble you while you sit, primarily, and are mostly dwelling in your carpet and stuff.
IRL equines aren't very good carriers of fleas, either. They pretty much prefer anything else.
I suppose Mayor Mare just isn't sensitive to fleabites, and so she's got a massive flea infestation and that would explain why she is alone, though
I think some people didn't think that these two chapters were linked.
8735117 Closest I've seen was the protag (also a human in a sex-themed fic, surely by coincidence) getting ear mites. Don't recall what chapter, but it's not played up at all.
This fic... err... anthology of... what the hell am I reading? Well, I've laughed, so we're good. Specifically at Pinkie's chapter (where I was also forced to upvote, per my principles). The Mayor chapter was cute; I actually 'd'aww'ed at Anon having a good experience amongst all this horror.
Not sure what inspires this sort of thing... but it's entertaining so... huzzah? *nods* Huzzah.
Closest I've seen was the protag (also a human in a sex-themed fic, surely by coincidence) getting ear mites. Don't recall what chapter, but it's not played up at all.
psst, I think you’re not supposed to link M stuff. Although maybe it’s okay on another M-rated fic. Can’t remember the rules, honestly.
Anyway, yeah, I’m kind of surprised that that type of thing doesn’t come up more often in pony stories. I mean, I guess it’s something that we readers don’t want to think about, but real horses can get some kinds of parasites and real humans can get infected with some of them. Also, it’s just good comedy.
This fic... err... anthology of... what the hell am I reading?
You wouldn’t be surprised to know that I get that kind of comment a lot on my weirder stuff. Usually it’s just ‘goddammit, Admiral.’
Well, I've laughed, so we're good. Specifically at Pinkie's chapter (where I was also forced to upvote, per my principles).
That’s totally what would happen with Pinkie.
The Mayor chapter was cute; I actually 'd'aww'ed at Anon having a good experience amongst all this horror.
Figure she knows a thing or two about sex.
Although it’s implied (by chapter order, anyway) that’s who he got the fleas from.
Not sure what inspires this sort of thing... but it's entertaining so... huzzah? *nods* Huzzah.
Mostly things like talking with other writers or just having random ideas pop into my head. I’ve got another short anthology of clopfics that don’t have anon and they’re longer than these.
"Worse news. Fluttershy will want those back, unharmed."
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I was thinking of having our protagonist wind up with a flea collar for a few weeks.
I really ought to write a chapter where he winds up wearing a cone of shame.
Do ponies have fleas?
Or is there a yet-unpublished chapter where he shags a diamond dog?
I feel like being pedantic and noting humans are not very good carriers of fleas. We can get bitten but its more they will nibble you while you sit, primarily, and are mostly dwelling in your carpet and stuff.
I suppose Mayor Mare just isn't sensitive to fleabites, and so she's got a massive flea infestation and that would explain why she is alone, though
"It's OK though, they can swim. Take a few minutes and enjoy a hot bath.
a good distraction.
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Equines can get fleas (although it's not terribly common)
Probably, but that's not who he got them from.
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IRL equines aren't very good carriers of fleas, either. They pretty much prefer anything else.
I think some people didn't think that these two chapters were linked.
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I'm not sure that actually works. Not in IRL, anyways.
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I dunno if I'd call getting fleas good in any sense of the word. . .
Well... if you lie down with dogs...
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Or politicians. . . .
I'm so glad I wasn't drinking while reading this chapter.
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Seriously, I've never seen a fic where the protagonist gets fleas.
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Closest I've seen was the protag (also a human in a sex-themed fic, surely by coincidence) getting ear mites. Don't recall what chapter, but it's not played up at all.
This fic... err... anthology of... what the hell am I reading? Well, I've laughed, so we're good. Specifically at Pinkie's chapter (where I was also forced to upvote, per my principles). The Mayor chapter was cute; I actually 'd'aww'ed at Anon having a good experience amongst all this horror.
Not sure what inspires this sort of thing... but it's entertaining so... huzzah? *nods* Huzzah.
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psst, I think you’re not supposed to link M stuff. Although maybe it’s okay on another M-rated fic. Can’t remember the rules, honestly.
Anyway, yeah, I’m kind of surprised that that type of thing doesn’t come up more often in pony stories. I mean, I guess it’s something that we readers don’t want to think about, but real horses can get some kinds of parasites and real humans can get infected with some of them. Also, it’s just good comedy.
You wouldn’t be surprised to know that I get that kind of comment a lot on my weirder stuff. Usually it’s just ‘goddammit, Admiral.’
That’s totally what would happen with Pinkie.
Figure she knows a thing or two about sex.
Mostly things like talking with other writers or just having random ideas pop into my head. I’ve got another short anthology of clopfics that don’t have anon and they’re longer than these.