It's a good thing.

Look, look, I know we all like ponies. Love ponies, that's why we're here.

But listen, here me out. Seriously, take the iPod earbuds out for just a moment, even though you're reading this.

No, wait, actually, you can leave them in, I got too excited there to think straight. It's fine.

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As Demesne wraps up with the pre-readers, MrNumbers And MrBrother and MrCousin wraps up in their own way.

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So, I was wondering if putting off Demesne to do my film work was worth it. Then...

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All credit to McPoodle for inspiring this one. If you haven't read The Best of All Possible Worlds yet, I highly recommend it. It's not the story that inspired this, it's just from its continuity and- oh, dear, I'm rambling, aren't I?

Doctor Princess Twilight Sparkle's Notes On Pinkamena Diane Pie, henceforth "Pinkie" or "Pinkie Pie".

Initial thoughts:

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Now, I'm Australian, so instead of turkey, do you mind if I make some kangaroo burgers?

No? Excellent. Whilst I grill those up, I better give thanks, in no particular order of importance. Honestly, I just wish I could put everyone here first, but I can't, because that would just get incredibly confusing.

Actually, when has that ever stopped me before?

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Yes, ladies and gentlemen and persons of undisclosed or third gender, I have reached that point where OKCupid seemed like a good idea at the time.

EDIT: On an effort to put this in a more positive light, I have met some absolutely wonderful people through the site, started some long-distance conversations with some incredibly witty women who, though I'll never get the chance to meet, are delightful company. This blog post isn't about that.

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So yeah, remember this?

Of course you do. That's why you're here, isn't it?

Well, as promised: A villanelle from a former villain, as a thank you for those who cared enough to ask for it.

Luna by Lampshine

To the revered noble most commendably brave Twilight Sparkle

You must be wondering what my stance is
And on your withers a burdensome weight

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The Quiet Equestrian, by the exceedingly capable Chuck Finley

It takes a curious kind of mind to find a story that says Equestria is about to be plunged into a horrible series of minor civil wars and thinks "You know what would make this situation all better? If I could elaborate on the brutality."

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So we were talking about romantic poetry and I tried to bait him into writing one from one of his characters - Dotted Line - to Celestia. He saw right through me and baited me into writing a sestina from Twilight Sparkle to Princess Luna, in regards to the crush she so totally has on her.

After spending a few minutes looking up what, exactly, a sestina was, and then a few hours working out how exactly to write one, I ended up with this, a sestina from Twilight to Luna.

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So, I've been playing a little game lately with Australian ads, and I've noticed an amusing trend. I'd like to see if any of you others have been keeping score.

You see, I'm a big fan of old music, (half my iPod is from before 1960) and I've been playing to see just how often ads bastardize my favourite classics. So far, in order, I have:

Some Awful Ad: The Clapping Song - 1965
Heineken: Boss Nova (Elvis) - 1963
Woolworths chocolate: Iko - 1953
C200 Sedan ad: Blue Moon - 1934

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