Ep 5: My Little Pony Tutorial

Ep 5: My Little Pony Tutorial Topic: My Little Pony This week we discuss the history of My Little Pony and the most current incarnation, "Friendship is Magic", en-route to a future discussion on 'Bronies' and why an older demographic fell in love with a show about colorful horses meant for a younger, female audience. History: 1981 My Pretty Pony 10 inch tall, very large by comparison Didn’t sell very well 1982 – 1992 My Little Pony (Gen 1) More iconic version from the 80s/90s Smaller First incarnation of symbol on backside/cutie mark. Animated series in 1986 & 1987, various movies Very collectable 1997 – 1999 (Gen 2) Slimmer, turning heads Not as popular in west, popular in Europe 2003 – 2009 (Gen 3) A re-launch Childish, aimed as a much younger audience Many of the hallmarks from 1986/1987 animation 2010+ Friendship is Magic Created by Lauren Faust Desire for more complex/in-depth characters, Adventurous settings Stories resolve around friendship/relations, with some adventurous/action elements Characters “Mane Six Ponies” Twilight Sparkle (Purple Unicorn, Magical Bookworm) Spike (Pet Dragon) Rainbow Dash (Blue Pegasus, Rebellious Tomboy) Rarity (White Unicorn, Glamorous/Fashion) Sweetie Bell (Little Sister) Fluttershy (Pale Yellow Pegasus, Shy/timid) Pinkie Pie (Pink Earth Pony, hyperactive/social) Applejack (Orange Earth Pony, hard working Tomboy) Apple Bloom(Little Sister) Scootaloo (Friend) Princess Celestia (White Alicorn, unicorn + Wings) & Sister Princess Luna (Black Alicorn) 200+ minor background characters Derpy (Fan favorite Grey Pegasus, named such for an accident with her eyes) My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Spin off from “Friendship is Magic” All characters are humans, but colored like original counterparts Takes place in a Highschool Meant for older girls, while original for younger Review Material Netflix or The Hub Season 1: Episodes 1 & 2 Episode 6 Episode 13 Episode 25