This Lonesome Cattle Call

The Critter Concert Classic is coming up, and who better to organise it for Fluttershy than Twilight? But there's a big problem: a distinct lack of performers. Can Applejack ride to the rescue?

Gentle fluff.

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FanOfMostEverything

FanOfMostEverything #1 · Apr 7th, 2023 · 2 · ·

The fact that I’ve done a feghoot with almost the same punchline fills me with a blend of bemusement and amused scorn.

In any case, delightfully awful little snippet. Thank you for it.

Loganberry

Loganberry #2 · Apr 7th, 2023 · 3 · ·

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Ah, Applejack mode activated... I actually remembered that story of yours (which is a lot of fun) and what its punchline was about three seconds before submitting this one. I can't absolutely guarantee there wasn't some subconscious connection, I guess, though I can guarantee I wasn't trying to nick/ruin your punchline.

And thanks! Just intended as a silly little thing for those feeling lazy and wanting something that wasn't too much work to look at over Easter. Like writers whose username rhymes with Boganlerry...

Skywriter

Skywriter #3 · Apr 7th, 2023 · 2 · ·

I felt the ominous dread of a pun setup halfway through, but was still blindsided.

Loganberry

Loganberry #4 · Apr 7th, 2023 · 2 · ·

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I do love "the ominous dread of a pun setup". Thanks!

Eddy13

Eddy13 #5 · Apr 7th, 2023 · 1 · ·

“—sneeze rhythmically? She’s tucked up in bed with a terrible cold and a gallon of cocoa. And before you ask, so is Sweetie Belle, poor filly. The other Crusaders are off visiting Babs in Manehattan with Scootaloo’s aunts. Spike is only interested in the concert if he can, and this is a direct quote, ‘rock the hay out’. Lyra, Octavia and Vinyl are in Canterlot, participating in some kind of ceremony at the School for Gifted Unicorns. Who else is there? Nopony, that’s who! ”

What about Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie? You didn't give any reason why they couldn't help.

Applejack smiled, that big down-home smile that was her greatest earth pony magic. “Darn tootin’. A herd in the band is worth stewin’ the tush.”

I knew when I read the summary that it would be leading up to something like that!

Vivid Syntax

Vivid Syntax #6 · Apr 7th, 2023 · 1 · ·

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Saaaaame

Vivid Syntax

Vivid Syntax #7 · Apr 7th, 2023 · 1 · ·

Oof.

Cute story. I can see how you needed to get that one out.

Loganberry

Loganberry #8 · Apr 7th, 2023 · 2 · ·

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What about Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie? You didn't give any reason why they couldn't help.

Rainbow isn't a musician. Pinkie isn't a conventional musician, and in any case her yovidaphone playing probably still hasn't been forgiven! They're not what you want for a concert. I guess I could have had Twilight go through every pony in Ponyville, but that would have taken up the entire story.