I gotta wonder what the writers were thinking when the random dude said that, maybe something along the lines of "what in the absolute fuck is wrong with our audience" lmaoo
Lilly, if we were put off by a stern voice, some painful truths, and some brutal honesty, we wouldn't have subscribed to you in the first place. If anything, it has built up my tolerance and capacity for critical thinking, and self-criticism. And I thank you for that. Plus, you have just as much kindness and your protectiveness of the innocent, weak, and harmed makes you downright endearing at times. Stay stern but just, you beautiful power mom.
I wholeheartedly agree with this comment 😊 I was so happy to hear what Lily said at the end, and so glad she knows how much she means to her supporters!
Honestly I couldn't say that any better myself. Lily has seriously opened my eyes and broadened my critical thinking through what I've listened to in the many years I've followed her. Hell, I remember when her "Do princesses' dream of magic sheep" glass of water had just come out.
When I watched that Rarity episode for the first time with my little sisters, I was absolutely shocked and disgusted. My 6 year old sister LITERALLY said "Ew, it's bad for grownups to have a crush on kids,". A LITERAL CHILD CAN UNDERSTAND THE BASIC CONCEPT, HOW DID THE WRITER NOT PICK UP ON THAT? Edit: Rarity's behavior in this episode is something I would expect from the main character of fucking YANDERE SIMULATOR.
Omg I keep saying this to people: FAMILY IS SUPPOSED TO TREAT YOU BETTER THAN OTHER PEOPLE! IF YOUR FAMILY TREATS YOU TERRIBLY, IF THEY ABUSE OR NEGLECT YOU, THAT'S NOT SOMEHOW MORE OK BECAUSE "FAAAAAAAAAMILY." IT'S WORSE! IT'S WORSE THAT THEY TREAT YOU THAT WAY! THERE IS NO EXCUSE!! -Deep breath- That being said, I loved this episode. Your critique is so valid. Thank you so much Lily!
saywihee Fun Fact, the ‘blood is thicker than water’ is only half of the quote. The quote is actually ‘the blood of covenant is thicker than the water of the womb’ or something similar to it. The quote is from the bible, and it means opposite of what people think of the quote is.
Yeah, I feel like childrens media pushing the whole idea that children should always unconditionally love their parents and forgive them no matter what is the sort of thing that can have a lot of unintended negative consequences. I suppose it's not an actively harmful lesson for kids in a 100% healthy and stable household, but it turns really toxic the instant it's applied to an unhealthy of abusive parent/child relationship.
People push the "Blood is thicker than water" quote to justify familial abuse and to give a lame excuse about how people should put up with toxic family. Mostly by people who are toxic and are pulling reasons out of their asses as to why their own blood family shouldn't instantly cut them off
Both my new recent gf and Lily helped me understand this concept and once I started to I stopped taking the bs and I'm slowly getting to a happier more stable life thanks to them
It's almost like when you don't constantly shower your audience with false love and praise genuine displays of appreciation actually feel really meaningful. Wow. You almost squeezed a tear out of me.
Similarly, very deliberately doing the physical opposite of recommended behavior in a creative or entertainment field is a valid strategy to get noticed in the crowd. Also the people who notice will stick around more, because there's less similarly positioned competition.
Wait.... I'm NOT the only one who hated Dragon Dropped? All my friends called me weird for not loving the ending but I still thought the episode was garbage. Although I will have to respectfully disagree that it is not the worst episode of the series. The worst episode is definitely Shadow Play. Also, I love how you aren't afraid to share you're opinions despite how much they contrast with the fandom. I mean for It Ain't Easy Being Breezies. That's one of the most universally hated episodes in the series by the bronies and yet it is your favourite. I will admit I never saw it as a great episode, I also never understood the massive hate towards it. Geez. Bronies overreact to EVERYTHING. Anyways, thanks for sharing your opinions. I'm gonna miss you shitting all over this show.
meh i still say yakity sax was the worst. ill take being forgetable over ruining a charecther any day. but i agree lillies contrasting opinions is why i love her content as a critic. shes not afraid to call something out or contrast against other people im mostly suprise she considers dragon dropped the worst and didnt like the last problem
@@orionsong1624 In case you don't know, this is how the bronies view the Breezies (the creatures not the episode). Scottish-accented insectoid abominations that deserve to get slowly burned with a torch blower. That's not a joke. It's literally a small ''meme'' in the brony community of how much these things are hated. I'll admit I never really liked the breezies that much but that is just overkill. And as for the actual episode, they believed it was a terrible episode because A) it featured those "abominations'', B) they thought the episode was just simply boring and C) because it had fluttershy learn a lesson "that she should have already known" and that it was an "assassination on her character" to focus on this lesson. Yes. This is how bronies think. Although I will kind of side with them on that last point a little since it probably IS a lesson that Fluttershy already knows. But it doesn't ruin the episode for me and I think it comes down that fact that people (or ponies in this case) aren't perfect and we constantly relearn the same life lessons over and over again. It's never Oh I learned a lesson and I move on from that for the rest of my life. Even though it probably is something Fluttershy should know, she relearns it over again similar to how Applejack relearns how Honesty is important in Leap of faith or honestly any of the other Season 4 episodes where one of them gets their key would be a good comparison. Also, I agree with Lily. Although I'm not a fan of the Breezies episode, I appreciate the lesson it teaches to kids. Good lesson. Bronies on the underhand. Yeah they clearly don't understand this show is for kids. On another note, can you tell me which episodes you are talking about? I have a bad time identifying episodes just from a vague discription. Are Newbie Dash and Parental Glidence any of them?
LOL meanwhile I have people defending dragon dropped in the comments. Even if people can disagree whether it belonged in that spot, at least we can agree that the message is toxic and harmful to children. XD
Lily's content helped me get out of the rabbit hole of brony bullshit I once found myself in. It helped me realize what was important in a children's show, and what was not. Most of the analysis community doesn't have these priorities, or this level of common sense, which made a lot of their content just... blegh, to say the least. The point is my fiance is a smart cookie and I love her to bits. So happy to see you leap this 5+ year hurdle, Sunshine ^^
Not gonna lie, I actually watched Lily's videos before I actually watched the show. And to see an analyst handle the content and show me the inner clockwork without getting crazy or obsessive gave me the courage to try the show and I loved it all the way 😊
Personally, I feel I was looking for an analysist that could take this perspective as I started watching as a child so whilst lore was vaguely interesting, the most important thing will always be entertainment value and life lessons
One last cry Lizzy literally just got done sending Lily a bulk of anons on Tumblr, bitching about her getting emotional support from her friends after she was fucking raped, deadnaming her and dropping slurs but sure, Lily is the abusive one, gotcha. Just gonna ignore Lizzy breaking up with her for the crime of being traumatised after that experience then? And also, I guess we’re ignoring Lizzy’s hang ups about the fact that Lily didn’t go running back to her after the whole ordeal too then. Cool. As for what happened to your lover, Lily bashing on something someone made for her doesn’t actually correlate to her being abusive, those things aren’t actually equal. As for the thing your lover made for Lily, what was it exactly? Lily doesn’t just bash something for no reason despite what you may want to believe so what was it that your lover made exactly?
GOD that clip you played with the bronies saying "So?" to the "He's a CHILD" comments was so disgusting to watch. Not surprising, but disgusting. Thank you for making the content that you make, you are voice that is sorely needed and that has made me really consider things from a whole different view point.
I've always hated the "Spike having a crush on rarity thing", especially since Spike is literally a c h i l d, so having an episode where the adult the minor has been crushing over for the past 3729928 episodes starts stalking and begging the minor to come back and be her boy slave again when she took advantage of his feelings for her to MAKE him her boy slave is just.... fuckin creepy.
Man that speach at the end really got me so happy I almost cried a bit. When I saw your video talking about all of the stress I got really worried for you. I know I don't know you outside of youtube and tumblr but following you for so many years really made me just appreciate your work and seeing your more casual personality in the podcast was always so nice. I really hope life just gets better for you from here on because you deserve it. I always love your more critical view on thing and it really opened my eyes for stuff I was even doing in my work.
No Lily, thank you. I was 12 when I first saw one of your videos. I was just entering one of the worst phases of my life. Both of my birth parents routinely abused and neglected me, and the majority of my family either refused to help, or just simply couldn't without being hurt themselves. I grew up in a VERY conservative area of the US, and I was raised from a very young age to sit still, shut up, and do what people tell you; or else. When I couldn't do that, I was lauded as being the "bad kid" or the "troublemaker" or worse, that I was "r*tarded." Nobody gave me the time of day, I had no friends, and I was starting to develop some serious mental issues. When I started watching your videos, I felt not only challenged, but respected. At first it was just about MLP, but then it was for Steven Universe, Disney, and then just for you. I was so excited to see your next video, or see you rip a new asshole into some creepy pervert or abuser. I didn't always agree with everything you said, but as I got older I began to understand the wisdom and sincerity with which you made reviews and think pieces. I understood the importance of politics, and being informed, and how entertainment contributes to everyone's quality of life and perspective. I began to have respect for not only other's opinions, but my own and my own worth as a person. I was officially diagnosed with depression and anxiety when I was 17. In reality, I had just been hiding it since I was 13. I attempted suicide three times, thank god none of them were successful. I was thrown out of my mother's home, and financially could not afford college. That was probably the best thing that could have happened to me. I've gotten a good job that I make good money with as I'm now graduating high school. I'm on my way to online university, I'm receiving much-needed therapy, and thanks to the quarantine, I haven't had to see or speak to my parents in over three months. I'm now living with my step-father, it's not much of an apartment, I share it with my brother as well, but having no privacy and working long hours is heaven for me. I'm buying my own clothes and making my own choices unafraid of what someone might think or do to me. I'm not afraid to challenge someone I know isn't right, and defend not only my experiences, but the people I care most about. My best friend is a closeted trans man, and I would have never heard of being trans if I hadn't seen you go through your transition. He's like a brother to me, and I'd take him as my family before anyone else. I'm choosing my family now, and I'm never going to settle or be scared ever again. I genuinely don't think I could have gotten to this place of confidence and happiness if I hadn't learned and appreciated so much of what you do and I hope will continue to do. You and your videos got me through toxic parents, friendships, and relationships as a better person afterwards. I wasn't afraid to come out because if you could, I could. I wasn't afraid to fight for myself and the people I love because I watch you do it almost effortlessly. In short, I grew up with you, Lily, and I hope I get to enjoy and experience your wonderful content and mind for a very, very long time after. I cannot thank you enough for everything that you have given me, and that I hope others have received as well.
This is really touching. I’m not lily so I doubt my reply means a lot to you BUT this is beautiful. I’m glad you’ve come so far and I’m very proud of you.
I really liked how at the end of the video when you talked about how you focused on building your own audience instead of solely relying on bronies, because that's exactly why I follow your work. Sure seeing a mlp related video was the reason I first watched, but it was your actual constructive criticism and no-nonsense attitude that made me stay. Thanks for doing what you do, I get excited everytime I see a notification for you pop up
even worse about school raze is that children are still developing empathy. Its a part of your brain that is developed for fucks sake. You didn't just put someone in hell out of fear that they won't learn from their mistakes due to not having empathy. AND YOU MADE THEM HAVE A HIGHER CHANCE OF DEVELOPPING A DISORDER WHERE LACK OF EMPATHY ,THE REASONING FOR PUTTING A LITERAL CHILD IN HELL, BECOMES PERMANENT JUST GOD.
The episode with Rarity basically stalking Spike was awful imagine kids watching it and seeing Rarity trying to manipulate Spike away from his friends and thinking someone manipulating you is fine.
Honestly, Cozy Glow going to technical Hell made sense to me at first. But then I rewatched some other villain specials and realized how wack it is. Starlight did just about the exact same thing as Cozy but WORSE, yet she wasn't sent to be imprisoned!!
I'm so incredibly glad that the audience has supported you as much as they have after you expressed just how much they were stressing you out and harassing you. I found your content in the latter half of my formative years, and I'm really glad u did because you taught me a lot excellent life lessons, as well as just providing enjoyable content. Thanks Lily, I hope the support you get from the community only continues to grow.
In “Dragon Dropped” the way Rarity tried to separate Spike from Gabby who is somebody around his age sent me into a panic spiral. I had a groomer who would always send me drawings and gifts and messaged me every hour when they saw me talking to one of my friends around my age. (I’m still thankful to this day my mom saw my phone before I could take pictures and send them when they asked). The episode terrifies me.
Rainbow Dash’s parents makes Buck Cluck from Chicken Little parent of the year in comparison. Say all you want about the movie, but Buck actually APOLOGIZE to his son and acknowledging what he has done after Chicken Little himself calls him out which it really shows that even children do have their right to criticize their own parents. And people tried to debunk my argument by saying Rainbow Dash’s parents has “good intentions” rather than see how it plays out.
I love how immediately after the worst episode was announced an ad for lung cancer diagnosis popped up. Yes thank you please the cancer coming from the mere idea of rarity stalking spike is probably going to kill me in the next few minutes I'd like that removed along with my eyeballs.
Thank you for teaching this ignorant child about their privileges and what the real world was like outside of their little bubble. I want to learn more.
Hey, do you guys remember when kids shows actually focused on the children, entertaining them, and teaching them IMPORTANT and HEALTHY things? Yeah...good times...
MLP best, worse and bland episode list Best: 0:39 Spike at your service 2:37 The maud couple 3:46 All bottled up/Sound of silence 5:59 Discordant harmony 7:15 Mysterious mare do well/28 pranks later 9:17 A health of information 10:47 Griffon the brush off 12:49 A flurry of emotions 14:15 Amending fences 16:39 It isn't easy being breezies bland: 1:31 The last problem 3:08 Magical mystery cure 4:42 The cutie map 6:27 Winter wrap up 7:55 Filli vanilli 10:00 The perfect pair 11:33 The mean six 13:13 Crusaders of the lost mark 14:50 A royal problem 18:19 Slice of life worst: 2:12 Yakity Sax 3:20 Shadow play 5:10 Fame and misfortune 6:57 Saranger than fan fiction 8:25 School raze 10:23 Road to friendship 12:00 Newbie dash 13:35 Parental glideance 15:15 Rockhoof and a hard place/Do princesses dream of magic sheep 18:44 Dragon dropped
I feel like a big part of bland episodes being bland is the over hype the fans put on them, since a majority were popular episodes. It ain't easy being breezy is the best episode of mlp, Lily is correct and everyone else can go home
I love how she talks about the horrific things that happened to her without making it a sob story or making the video feel heavy by talking in depth about it. She manages to talk about traumatic experiences and still keeps the video light hearted in a way that reminds me of mr Rodgers neighborhood. Honestly, massive respect
The last speech was really nice. I've been following you for five years by now and you did help a lot in creating who I am and my attitude to not take shit from others. I'm glad I can partly give back what you did to me, even if I'm unable to pledge actual money
Honestly, thank you! You've really helped me realize some things about my worldview. I stopped watching the show a years ago but I still watch you because of how smart and straight forward you are.
that message to the audience at the end was super cool, and I'm glad to be even a tiny part of the group that's grown around your quality content. that said, I was honestly expecting, when you started talking about being free of MLP, that you'd set fire to the background and declare "ok, billy, pack your sh*t, we're moving!" or something.
- One thing about Amending Fences that I appreciate is that, much like how A Health of Information used lore for the sake of a good story, Amending Fences used continuity. It felt like the writer thought "What if Moondancer wanted Twilight to come to her get-together and was heartbroken when she didn't?", and came up with a neat slice-of-life story to explore that idea, instead of just doing call backs to what Bronies would like to see return. - As a kid I always thought that if the CMC got their cutie marks, it'd be in the talents that we saw in The Show Stoppers. Scootaloo would be a dancer, Sweetie Belle would be a singer, Apple Bloom would be either a fashion designer, or an architect... Nope! Instead they've all got the same talent, which keeps their episodes focused mostly on cutie marks, and makes The Show Stoppers _totally_ pointless unless you're the kind of person whose RUclips history is full of Cringe Compilations. - I never thought MLP could get worse than the two (count 'em, two) episodes about having to accept overbearing parents or the two (again, _two_ of them) episodes about self-harm/suicide. But now I've learned about Dragon Dropped, an already-creepy story that gets 1000% creepier when you take into account the huge age difference between Rarity and Spike. I can't imagine there's any two characters where one of them could stalk the other until they spend time with them without crossing the line from social blunder to "N-O NO!", but an adult and a kid are the absolute worst choices.
Fly's got a point. Alot of people try not to question something so personal just because it's brought up for a small moment. But it is a very unfortunate fact, i admit.
I stopped watching the episode 3 minutes in 'cause I was getting creepy vibes from it. I went slackjawed when she tore into it because I hadn't realised it got that bad.
@@littleghost4686 I stopped watching the show as a whole around Season Six. Just lost interest because I wasn't into things like the map and Starlight and at that point the fandom was really starting to bug me. In hindsight, I'm really glad I stopped there.
@@CartoonFanatic-kq1jo Shock and confusion, an overwhelming feeling of "Why the hell?" for some on the worst list. I might go back and watch some on the best list if I have time though
@@LucarioandDialga Couldn't agree more. I dropped MLP largely for the same reason I dropped SU. The main cast was just being shoved to the side to focus on new characters even though they're, you know, the main cast. I think the show should have either ended after Season 4(I think that finale would have ended the series fine) or continued with the formula it had for the first four seasons(big adventures with villains and new locations for the finales and premieres, episodic stories using what they already had the rest of the time) and ended after one or two seasons because that's all they needed to wrap up the series. Just wrap up all the characters' stories, end, and maybe do a spin-off show about new characters. Some people were petitioning for Season Ten, that would be a horrible idea.
Sometimes I feel like MLP writers wanted the show to be both cartoonish and serious. The problem is, what's fine in a funny slapstick cartoon comes off as mean-spirited in a more serious context. How am I supposed to take RD's parents' side when they act like annoying invasive disrespectful jerks the whole episode, to the point of having almost caused serious injuries?? If they were simply supportive and RD misunderstood them, it'd have made more sense. Some episodes have good messages but the writing twist them entirely for the sake of "funny"... Anyway, nice video!^^
This was really the end of a cycle. I found your videos back in 2014 when I was only 14. I was desperate to be part of something and with out your videos I wouldn’t be half where I am today. You helped me threw some tough years and showed me I didn’t have to take shit from anyone. Thank you so much Lilly
I didn’t even know that Dragon Dropped was an episode but good lord is that dangerous! Thank you for warning us about Dragon Dropped because I know my friend watches this show with his niece and nephew and there is no way that it would ever be safe for them to watch.
MLP changed my life...for the worse. I was in the process of cutting off an abusive friendship that I had since kindergarten. It turned abusive in high school but because it had isolated me I didn't realize how bad it was until I started making friends in college. I wanted to watch some happy cartoons to help ease the misery and picked up MLP. And...that 100% delayed the cut off. But that cord has now been cut for six whole years and I am definitely in a better mental space. Good enough that when another "friend" tried to downplay their abuse by saying I was just still hurting over Bitchface and therefore just projecting, I had no problem immediately declaring that friendship over.
@@COSun25 at this point having "something" doesn't do the lgbt community any Justice. As a cis white man people should demand better representation in anything that would ellude to them It's ok to want and demand that
@@basilnottheherb I hear you. Shoot, I'm fine w/ more developed relationships if they can gain as much time on screen than in the background and brushed off the side. See Lyra and Bon-Bon a.k.a. Sweetie Drops.
Started as a good if predictable recap, and ended with Lily doing a supervillain reveal to show that all of this was part of her genius plan from the very beginning. A plan to secure a solid place, dragging the dumbasses of the world kicking and screaming into something resembling basic human decency, while giving the rest of us a bit of help to brush up on our own failings along the way. Oh, and being super entertaining while she's at it. Well done Lily. You're amazing.
Lily. You changed my life too YOU ARE BEST SITH GARNEVOIR BONDED MOM! Your content helps many and me form their own opinions on matters and helped those deal with issues be aware of them. And that's the thing. We cant all get vague metaphors and waffling about nonsense. We sometimes need a straight kick in the face about life values and also about lessons we might not be taught as kids and struggle with as adults. Toxic relationships being one of them. And its prevalent now more than ever because people are going to therapy more than ever for these issues. The toxicity of the older generations isn't being tolerated. And I'm glad someone gets to be the voice of that. Vibe on mother Orchard, Vibe on till the world ends and afterwards. Thank you for all of your great content and thank you for your talks and discussions.
@@millabasset1710 Here is how I see it. Even though it is TECHNICALLY classified as spinoff, it's still part of the same cartoon universe right? I can kinda understand why most people boycotted it after the first film because well the EQG concept was by nature a worser version of the MLP concept. I mean you have less developed versions of the characters we know and love and put them in a world with no magic and fantasy where they previously lived in Equestria. But after Rainbow Rocks, Friendship Games, and it's own series came out, EQG was no longer a worse version of MLP. It was just different. And it was GREAT. It took these underdeveloped versions of the characters and developed them diferently than MLP did and put them in situation unique to the EQG world. And weirdly enough I actually found myself to like the EQG series more than I did the MLP series of Season 7-9.
I also hate dragon dropped. Cuz it show me just how much a slave spike was to rarity. Everyone else is like but they are having fun together. I’m like where?! Spike doing all the heavy lifting and work while rarity uses him. She took him to a spa but that about it. What part of this is “fun” for spike?! Now he got a healthy friendship with gabby, who want to listen and talk to him. He doesn’t have to hold bags or use his dragon sense for gems, or hold buckets. Just hanging out, talking and flying with gabby. Eating ice cream. Rarity is as bad as any controlling guy as she try to pull spike away from someone who truly treats him as a friend. This episode show everyone why I hate rarity the most of the main six. But it all play for laughs cuz it rarity
@@rocksolid1954 same. rarity is just using his crush on her for him to be her slave. And when it show rarity doing everything and struggling, i was like yeah. how do you like it? this is what you put him through. hoping the lesson would be for that friendship to be a true friendship. but nope. Her being manpulative pissed me off so much. Like oh so all this time you could have done this for him, knowing his interests but now you want to do what he wants?! didn't even noticed the grooming aspect til lily pointed it out. Was hoping spike would tell her off too about it after spending time with gabby. you know like saying, gabby want to spend time with me, not for me to do stuff for her. she listens and talks to me. Not me being a soundboard for you. I thought we was friends but after spending time with gabby, she showed me what true friendship is supposed to be like. Not me holding stuff and doing stuff for you. do you even know my favorite color? or what is my favorite drink or ice cream? I'm more than just gems rarity. Then show rarity crying on the couch or whatever. but nope. we got the ending of keeping toxic friends despite them not really liking you til they can use you. ugh
I watched Dragon Dropped recently because I was watching all of season 9 and the next one was Dragon Dropped and I HATED IT! I didn’t realize how much of a slave spike was for Rarity until this episode. Like Rock Solid mentioned SHE USED TO STICK NEEDLES IN HIS BACK! LIKE WHAT! The way she obsessed over him, stalked him, creeped up on him when he was sleeping, didn’t allow him to spend time with the Gabby, only did what he wanted when he was starting to grow away from her, bribed him, etc did not sit right with me. I got uncomfortable. Then in the end she apologized for literally grooming the guy. Oh and then Spike helps her collect crystals again. WooHoo! Back to square 1!
I really like how, compared to others that are obsessed with a series, I definitely fit in that boat sometimes, you don’t say a work of fiction changed your life, the people that come to watch your analyses and reviews shaped you to be who you are. Thank you for that
The last bit made me really emotional, because I started watching your content thanks to MLP, and I continued loving your content even when you moved to other stuff because I genuinely love your content. I would've probably been much more miserable had it not been for some of the things your channel taught me. So thank you, Lily.
@@millabasset1710 Honestly, after a terrible season like season 8, the show could only go up from there. I very much enjoyed season 9. Epilogue aside, the finale was just as fun as the premiere, and I honestly dont even have enough episodes to make a top 5 worst list for the season because the vast majority of the episodes have been good at the very least
@@millabasset1710 I'll be covering my thoughts on the finale when I do my roundup on the second half of the season, and I'll be tracking why the claim that it "ruins" discord is complete BS. To keep it brief, while turning a child to Stone when grown adults that should know better have been offered Redemption is a problem, at the same time, some people are beyond redemption. Deciding that some people are too far gone doesn't go agaisnt the show's morals. If anything, what truly goes against the show's morals is offering friendship to every Tom Dick and Harry regardless of whether or not they actually earned your friendship.
God, Amending Fences was such a great episode. Probably the last great episode the show had imo. Glad I stopped watching the show around S6 or so when it became apparent that Starlight wasn't going away. But I'll certainly have to watch some of those later ones you've mentioned.
As a greasy weeb, I can safely say I've liked some raunchy, shall we say "Less Than High Art" things, but I can at least say I've never said "This anime panty fighter show needs more lessons applicable to six year olds", and I can only hope people stop saying "This cartoon aimed at 6 year olds needs more murder and grimdark." The true trouble comes when you forget what you're making and who it's supposed to be for. As ever Lilly, thank you for your work and your effort. I don't always agree with you - which is a good thing, anyone who agrees with you all the time is trying to sell you something - but I respect you and the work you put in.
I'd still say that The Ending of The End is the worst episode of the whole show, even any show that I've seen. It unintentionally gives the message that racism can be overcome, and racists can at least have friends, but people can also just be 'Evil', and if they don't have friends or aren't interested in making any, they're worthless and should ultimately just be culled so that everyone who DOES want to make friends doesn't have to deal with them anymore. As awful and disgusting and sickening as Dragon Dropped is, Spike at least survived it, which is more than I can say for Cozy Glow. How their statue doing at the end of The Last Problem, by the way? Or is that just 'up to the fans', as well?
The Last Problem was more than just fan service, In fact the fan service only takes up a small amount of the episode. The story and theme of The Last Problem is about how people can remain friends even when they are apart from each other. Given that this show is supposed to be about interpersonal relationships, I feel like this was the most fitting way the series could have ended and the whole point of half of it being set in the future was to solidify that theme.
Lily, you're the absolute best and the way you treat people, works of fiction and your audience is aspirational. Your message of kindness, but without letting people be cruel to you is fantastic, and dealing with my parent's abuse I stood up for myself and my sister because you had helped me learn the value of self respect, and not to take bs from anyone. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you (Also great video! I haven't watched mlp in ages but I'll definitely check out the ones on your fave list!)
I.... hate to admit it but I actually did need the reminder that I don’t need to keep people that I don’t like in my friend group since my mother convinced me that I needed to stay friends with them since they’ve had a bad life and don’t have anyone else.
Even though I’m a brony I really like lily cuz she spits facts about the dumpster fire that is this fandom instead of walking around it like a idiot. Props to you lily.
this was vindicating and satisfying in several ways, the part about hazing put my mind more at ease and the thank you at the end was very comforting. I'm glad to hear you're in a better mind space now than then and hope you only improve.
Thank you Madam Lily you really are one of the bright spots here on YT As a thirty something disabled human who loves the critical eye on writing you have really helped me comprehend some "how tos" of writing a book thank you
I like Starlight, as an interesting idea for a villain especially with the traveling through time, but then they added a backstory and all of a sudden she’s substitute Sunset Shimmer because they can’t bring her into the show.
As someone who was never into MLP I watch your videos because of the way you use media as a springboard to talk about issues in the writing. It's made me a lot more concious of the stuff I write and how I go about addressing those own issues in my work when I find them. So thank you Lily for all your content and I'm beyond happy that you're doing better!
I need to thank you, Lily. I think I may have told you before, but I stumbled onto your videos by accident. But am I ever glad that I did. Your videos are so refreshing since you are so direct and honest in each one and I know I’m getting your real opinions, no holds barred. You made rethink my stances on so many topics, made me realise things I didn’t like about myself and make the conscious decision to actively change those things. So thank you, Lily. I stand here as a better person, in part thanks to you.
It Ain’t Easy Being Breezies has always been my favorite, half because of the little bug ponies and half because Fluttershy finally LEARNS HER LESSON and REMEMBERS IT. Recently though I feel like Sound of Silence is really good, it teaches kids not to bottle up their anger and let it out in a healthy way. Also the Kirin’s design is cool, I guess I just take a liking to new creatures that barely get any screentime, like the reformed changelings. Seriously though, what was the point of making the changelings good guys if they never get to be good guys on screen??
Imma say it Lilly, your content made me feel less bad about being a blunt and honest person You helped me understand a part of myself I would once view as bad but now no longer consider as such I want to say thank you for everything you do From all of us Thank you
You know, Lilly, you've been a huge inspiration to me for years now. I first discovered your channel when I was 13 and have spent years learning more from you than from a lot of people I've known in person. I've never had an interaction with you, I'm not even one to comment on videos very often, but I just wanted to say thank you and I'm so glad you're doing well and that things changed for the better.
7:00 Absolutely genius. I love how it just summarises the theme that you’re trying to push with that episode and why it sucks. Best part of the video by far.
My hate on Spike at your Service is actually not because he's acting like the enthusiastic, clumsy kid he is (that I'm ok with) It's because his dragon code makes no sense. He's been saved many other times and he didn't slave himself to them. Also why would the dragons even make this code if they're aggressive no-carers who hate being told what to do? Spike saved Ember and Garble in the Gauntlet, why didn't they fall servant to him?
Rage is a not bad emotion and women shouldn't be told "your so cute when your man" and "are you on your period?". Seriously, I once got mad at a boy in my class because he explained his shitty behavior as "being on his period" and I basically word slapped him. He then proceeded to tell me that he had a fat crush on me and harassed me the next year. God, then he was upset that I got visably mad at him and embarrassed him in front of the class.
I don't really remember how or when I first discovered your content, but I'm eternally glad I did, your seriousness, refusal to talk down to your audience, and just general intelligence has genuinely improved my own capacity for critique. I'm much more mindful of certain story telling failures because of your blunt take down of those types of failures actually exposed them as failures, rather than just, a thing people write sometimes. And your bluntness is always a breath of fresh air, because some problems need a sledgehammer to solve, and people refusing to understand that is in the rotating top spot for causes of problems in my life. And unlike virtually every other analysis style critic I've followed over the years, I don't actually mind disagreeing with you on a take, because you just... Say what you think, and why you think it, so it's clear that you at least came to that conclusion through actual thought, instead of couching your opinions in 50 layers of caveats and mealy-mouthed nonsense because backing your opinions with what got you there might be "confrontational" or some shit. I would rather someone disagree with me in an intelligent way, over have someone on my side of an argument who can't back their shit up.
I may just be another face in the hoard of other people commenting about that last section of your video, and that you may never see this. But I just wanted to say thank you, truly and from the bottom of my heart thank you for teaching me how to not just be a better writer, but a better person. Nothing I can say could erase what you have gone through, nor can I prevent any potential hardships you may face in the (hopefully far) future. But I hope that the little thank you's like these make those moments not as bad, and that I can make you smile the same way you've made me smile after teaching me something I can put to good use. Thank You Lily, for Everything. I look forward to what you give next.
the ending ...... i really appreciate your work lily. i remember finding you years back because of your mlp analysis videos and im glad ive stayed to see more of your content. youve really set yourself apart from everyone else and your videos are always something i find myself happy and excited to watch. they truly helped me build on my critical thinking skills while being entertaining and funny. i respect you a lot. thank you for making content and sharing it with us!!! you are amazing
I know that people can be put off by Lily's imposing and straight to the point delivery, and it's not like she isn't prone to saying some insane bullshit from time to time. But out of all cartoon channels I have ever watched, by far, she's got the most valuable insights into not just writing but social issues as well. That's why, out of all cartoon focused channels, hers is the only one I remain subscribed to.
Queen Chrysalis' best appearance other than "A Canterlot Wedding" is in "The Cutie Re-Mark", in fact, I like this episode just for the personality it gives to some of the other less touched villains, and it's cool to see what the stakes were. I like to imagine the last reality where everything's a desolate wasteland being the outcome of a brawl between villains that led to everything being destroyed
It's been said before it bears repeating, the fact that you don't talk down to your audience is so refreshing I can bearly tolerate 90% of youtube critics anymore. And it defenitely helps that you aren't hung up on pointless theories, canon fixation or overly indulgent visuals. All around good stuff! (Sidenote, the stranger than fanfiction bit cracked me up 😂)
"Thy swine doth fly!" has to be one of the funniest things I've ever heard. Also! I love this list. Hearing other's opinions on this subject is always really fun to listen to.
I’m so glad that I’ve found your channel and videos because the topics you talk about and the points you make are so important and have helped me change my opinions/choices and improve as a person and as a creator. And I’m also so glad that your audience and community aren’t making your job as hard as it is anymore :)
No thank you Lily! I wasn’t into MLP but the lessons you taught always rang true. Like you said I came for your content rather you were talking about SU, MLP or the community BS. Your videos are that valuable and I’m grateful that I found your channel. I’m really glad you hear that things worked out after your rant video and I hope only blessing come to you and your loves one! 💛 Keep doing your thing and cheers to making one idiot a lil bit smarter. :) Edit: I didn’t mean to add “I have admit” to the sentence talking bout your rant video. I was gonna add another sentence talking bout how I’ve changed since watching your videos but decided to scrap it. Rereading the rant sentence made it sounds disingenuous and that wasn’t my intent so I wanted to fix it. If I’m offend you or rubbed the wrong way I’m sorry. :(
11:22 I agree with Lily My mom is a drug addicted and would guilt trip me to stay with her and said I won’t go far. It’s been 4 years found a decent job and found the love of my life without her
“He’s a little kid, she’s a grown up”
“So?”
...why am I even surprised anymore
That's the biggest yikes ever
I gotta wonder what the writers were thinking when the random dude said that, maybe something along the lines of "what in the absolute fuck is wrong with our audience" lmaoo
The mlp fandom is filled with pedophiles
@@faronkay6545 Well it sounded humorous.
It's because some messed up people care more about shipping than actual morality.
Lilly, if we were put off by a stern voice, some painful truths, and some brutal honesty, we wouldn't have subscribed to you in the first place. If anything, it has built up my tolerance and capacity for critical thinking, and self-criticism. And I thank you for that. Plus, you have just as much kindness and your protectiveness of the innocent, weak, and harmed makes you downright endearing at times. Stay stern but just, you beautiful power mom.
Seconded!!!
Preach😁
I wholeheartedly agree with this comment 😊 I was so happy to hear what Lily said at the end, and so glad she knows how much she means to her supporters!
Honestly I couldn't say that any better myself. Lily has seriously opened my eyes and broadened my critical thinking through what I've listened to in the many years I've followed her. Hell, I remember when her "Do princesses' dream of magic sheep" glass of water had just come out.
I agree with this sentiment
When I watched that Rarity episode for the first time with my little sisters, I was absolutely shocked and disgusted. My 6 year old sister LITERALLY said "Ew, it's bad for grownups to have a crush on kids,". A LITERAL CHILD CAN UNDERSTAND THE BASIC CONCEPT, HOW DID THE WRITER NOT PICK UP ON THAT? Edit: Rarity's behavior in this episode is something I would expect from the main character of fucking YANDERE SIMULATOR.
Or the creator of Yandere Simulator even- >_>
@@MidnightMuffindefinitely the creator as well!
The fact that a literal child could pick up on and tell that it's wrong for an adult to be orbiting a minor but a literal adult couldn't is disturbing
Makes you wonder about the creators behind the show...After all a lot of creators (not all, but most) seem to swing a certain way...
Omg I keep saying this to people: FAMILY IS SUPPOSED TO TREAT YOU BETTER THAN OTHER PEOPLE! IF YOUR FAMILY TREATS YOU TERRIBLY, IF THEY ABUSE OR NEGLECT YOU, THAT'S NOT SOMEHOW MORE OK BECAUSE "FAAAAAAAAAMILY." IT'S WORSE! IT'S WORSE THAT THEY TREAT YOU THAT WAY! THERE IS NO EXCUSE!!
-Deep breath- That being said, I loved this episode. Your critique is so valid. Thank you so much Lily!
saywihee Fun Fact, the ‘blood is thicker than water’ is only half of the quote.
The quote is actually ‘the blood of covenant is thicker than the water of the womb’ or something similar to it.
The quote is from the bible, and it means opposite of what people think of the quote is.
Yeah, I feel like childrens media pushing the whole idea that children should always unconditionally love their parents and forgive them no matter what is the sort of thing that can have a lot of unintended negative consequences. I suppose it's not an actively harmful lesson for kids in a 100% healthy and stable household, but it turns really toxic the instant it's applied to an unhealthy of abusive parent/child relationship.
Chengar Qordath yeah it’s a shitty message
People push the "Blood is thicker than water" quote to justify familial abuse and to give a lame excuse about how people should put up with toxic family. Mostly by people who are toxic and are pulling reasons out of their asses as to why their own blood family shouldn't instantly cut them off
Both my new recent gf and Lily helped me understand this concept and once I started to I stopped taking the bs and I'm slowly getting to a happier more stable life thanks to them
It's almost like when you don't constantly shower your audience with false love and praise genuine displays of appreciation actually feel really meaningful. Wow. You almost squeezed a tear out of me.
Same, i was sniffling at the end there
Similarly, very deliberately doing the physical opposite of recommended behavior in a creative or entertainment field is a valid strategy to get noticed in the crowd. Also the people who notice will stick around more, because there's less similarly positioned competition.
She squeezed several out of me. Lol
You know things are serious when Lily slides in from the right twice
Haha
“Fluttershy wants her kinky boyfriend back” the episode summary I didn’t know I needed.
Also, what was THAT?!!! 18:08
Don't you mean pinkie
i dont even know why it was so badly seen by the fandom i love that episode
Wait.... I'm NOT the only one who hated Dragon Dropped? All my friends called me weird for not loving the ending but I still thought the episode was garbage. Although I will have to respectfully disagree that it is not the worst episode of the series. The worst episode is definitely Shadow Play.
Also, I love how you aren't afraid to share you're opinions despite how much they contrast with the fandom. I mean for It Ain't Easy Being Breezies. That's one of the most universally hated episodes in the series by the bronies and yet it is your favourite. I will admit I never saw it as a great episode, I also never understood the massive hate towards it. Geez. Bronies overreact to EVERYTHING. Anyways, thanks for sharing your opinions. I'm gonna miss you shitting all over this show.
meh i still say yakity sax was the worst. ill take being forgetable over ruining a charecther any day. but i agree lillies contrasting opinions is why i love her content as a critic. shes not afraid to call something out or contrast against other people im mostly suprise she considers dragon dropped the worst and didnt like the last problem
Yeah. I agree that I don't like it one bit. Seriously what was with Rarity in this episode???
@@orionsong1624 In case you don't know, this is how the bronies view the Breezies (the creatures not the episode). Scottish-accented insectoid abominations that deserve to get slowly burned with a torch blower. That's not a joke. It's literally a small ''meme'' in the brony community of how much these things are hated. I'll admit I never really liked the breezies that much but that is just overkill. And as for the actual episode, they believed it was a terrible episode because A) it featured those "abominations'', B) they thought the episode was just simply boring and C) because it had fluttershy learn a lesson "that she should have already known" and that it was an "assassination on her character" to focus on this lesson. Yes. This is how bronies think. Although I will kind of side with them on that last point a little since it probably IS a lesson that Fluttershy already knows. But it doesn't ruin the episode for me and I think it comes down that fact that people (or ponies in this case) aren't perfect and we constantly relearn the same life lessons over and over again. It's never Oh I learned a lesson and I move on from that for the rest of my life. Even though it probably is something Fluttershy should know, she relearns it over again similar to how Applejack relearns how Honesty is important in Leap of faith or honestly any of the other Season 4 episodes where one of them gets their key would be a good comparison. Also, I agree with Lily. Although I'm not a fan of the Breezies episode, I appreciate the lesson it teaches to kids. Good lesson. Bronies on the underhand. Yeah they clearly don't understand this show is for kids.
On another note, can you tell me which episodes you are talking about? I have a bad time identifying episodes just from a vague discription. Are Newbie Dash and Parental Glidence any of them?
I just wish spike called rarity out for being a creepo
LOL meanwhile I have people defending dragon dropped in the comments. Even if people can disagree whether it belonged in that spot, at least we can agree that the message is toxic and harmful to children. XD
Lily's content helped me get out of the rabbit hole of brony bullshit I once found myself in. It helped me realize what was important in a children's show, and what was not. Most of the analysis community doesn't have these priorities, or this level of common sense, which made a lot of their content just... blegh, to say the least.
The point is my fiance is a smart cookie and I love her to bits. So happy to see you leap this 5+ year hurdle, Sunshine ^^
Not gonna lie, I actually watched Lily's videos before I actually watched the show. And to see an analyst handle the content and show me the inner clockwork without getting crazy or obsessive gave me the courage to try the show and I loved it all the way 😊
Personally, I feel I was looking for an analysist that could take this perspective as I started watching as a child so whilst lore was vaguely interesting, the most important thing will always be entertainment value and life lessons
@Soes Fuck off with that shit, you don't know what she went through with her and how hard it was for her.
@Soes "Her ex didn't do anything wrong" Her ex was an abusive fuck but sure, _Lily's_ the one with the problem
One last cry Lizzy literally just got done sending Lily a bulk of anons on Tumblr, bitching about her getting emotional support from her friends after she was fucking raped, deadnaming her and dropping slurs but sure, Lily is the abusive one, gotcha. Just gonna ignore Lizzy breaking up with her for the crime of being traumatised after that experience then? And also, I guess we’re ignoring Lizzy’s hang ups about the fact that Lily didn’t go running back to her after the whole ordeal too then. Cool. As for what happened to your lover, Lily bashing on something someone made for her doesn’t actually correlate to her being abusive, those things aren’t actually equal. As for the thing your lover made for Lily, what was it exactly? Lily doesn’t just bash something for no reason despite what you may want to believe so what was it that your lover made exactly?
GOD that clip you played with the bronies saying "So?" to the "He's a CHILD" comments was so disgusting to watch. Not surprising, but disgusting. Thank you for making the content that you make, you are voice that is sorely needed and that has made me really consider things from a whole different view point.
Yikesss omg.....
These people are the reason why people outside the fandom give us such a bad rep.
,"He's a kid, she's a grown up"
"So?"
🤮🤮🤮🤮
disgusting pieces of work
*calls the FBI*
I've always hated the "Spike having a crush on rarity thing", especially since Spike is literally a c h i l d, so having an episode where the adult the minor has been crushing over for the past 3729928 episodes starts stalking and begging the minor to come back and be her boy slave again when she took advantage of his feelings for her to MAKE him her boy slave is just.... fuckin creepy.
Man that speach at the end really got me so happy I almost cried a bit. When I saw your video talking about all of the stress I got really worried for you. I know I don't know you outside of youtube and tumblr but following you for so many years really made me just appreciate your work and seeing your more casual personality in the podcast was always so nice. I really hope life just gets better for you from here on because you deserve it. I always love your more critical view on thing and it really opened my eyes for stuff I was even doing in my work.
No Lily, thank you.
I was 12 when I first saw one of your videos. I was just entering one of the worst phases of my life. Both of my birth parents routinely abused and neglected me, and the majority of my family either refused to help, or just simply couldn't without being hurt themselves. I grew up in a VERY conservative area of the US, and I was raised from a very young age to sit still, shut up, and do what people tell you; or else. When I couldn't do that, I was lauded as being the "bad kid" or the "troublemaker" or worse, that I was "r*tarded." Nobody gave me the time of day, I had no friends, and I was starting to develop some serious mental issues.
When I started watching your videos, I felt not only challenged, but respected. At first it was just about MLP, but then it was for Steven Universe, Disney, and then just for you. I was so excited to see your next video, or see you rip a new asshole into some creepy pervert or abuser. I didn't always agree with everything you said, but as I got older I began to understand the wisdom and sincerity with which you made reviews and think pieces. I understood the importance of politics, and being informed, and how entertainment contributes to everyone's quality of life and perspective. I began to have respect for not only other's opinions, but my own and my own worth as a person.
I was officially diagnosed with depression and anxiety when I was 17. In reality, I had just been hiding it since I was 13. I attempted suicide three times, thank god none of them were successful. I was thrown out of my mother's home, and financially could not afford college.
That was probably the best thing that could have happened to me. I've gotten a good job that I make good money with as I'm now graduating high school. I'm on my way to online university, I'm receiving much-needed therapy, and thanks to the quarantine, I haven't had to see or speak to my parents in over three months. I'm now living with my step-father, it's not much of an apartment, I share it with my brother as well, but having no privacy and working long hours is heaven for me. I'm buying my own clothes and making my own choices unafraid of what someone might think or do to me. I'm not afraid to challenge someone I know isn't right, and defend not only my experiences, but the people I care most about. My best friend is a closeted trans man, and I would have never heard of being trans if I hadn't seen you go through your transition. He's like a brother to me, and I'd take him as my family before anyone else. I'm choosing my family now, and I'm never going to settle or be scared ever again.
I genuinely don't think I could have gotten to this place of confidence and happiness if I hadn't learned and appreciated so much of what you do and I hope will continue to do. You and your videos got me through toxic parents, friendships, and relationships as a better person afterwards. I wasn't afraid to come out because if you could, I could. I wasn't afraid to fight for myself and the people I love because I watch you do it almost effortlessly. In short, I grew up with you, Lily, and I hope I get to enjoy and experience your wonderful content and mind for a very, very long time after. I cannot thank you enough for everything that you have given me, and that I hope others have received as well.
This is really touching. I’m not lily so I doubt my reply means a lot to you BUT this is beautiful. I’m glad you’ve come so far and I’m very proud of you.
@@fritzmarie6523can we respect what this trooper has gone through?
I really liked how at the end of the video when you talked about how you focused on building your own audience instead of solely relying on bronies, because that's exactly why I follow your work. Sure seeing a mlp related video was the reason I first watched, but it was your actual constructive criticism and no-nonsense attitude that made me stay. Thanks for doing what you do, I get excited everytime I see a notification for you pop up
even worse about school raze is that children are still developing empathy. Its a part of your brain that is developed for fucks sake. You didn't just put someone in hell out of fear that they won't learn from their mistakes due to not having empathy. AND YOU MADE THEM HAVE A HIGHER CHANCE OF DEVELOPPING A DISORDER WHERE LACK OF EMPATHY ,THE REASONING FOR PUTTING A LITERAL CHILD IN HELL, BECOMES PERMANENT JUST GOD.
"You're not a failure for ending a toxic relationship."
I just... really appreciate this line. This is a great line.
The episode with Rarity basically stalking Spike was awful imagine kids watching it and seeing Rarity trying to manipulate Spike away from his friends and thinking someone manipulating you is fine.
Honestly, Cozy Glow going to technical Hell made sense to me at first.
But then I rewatched some other villain specials and realized how wack it is.
Starlight did just about the exact same thing as Cozy but WORSE, yet she wasn't sent to be imprisoned!!
I'm so incredibly glad that the audience has supported you as much as they have after you expressed just how much they were stressing you out and harassing you. I found your content in the latter half of my formative years, and I'm really glad u did because you taught me a lot excellent life lessons, as well as just providing enjoyable content. Thanks Lily, I hope the support you get from the community only continues to grow.
In “Dragon Dropped” the way Rarity tried to separate Spike from Gabby who is somebody around his age sent me into a panic spiral.
I had a groomer who would always send me drawings and gifts and messaged me every hour when they saw me talking to one of my friends around my age. (I’m still thankful to this day my mom saw my phone before I could take pictures and send them when they asked). The episode terrifies me.
Rainbow Dash’s parents makes Buck Cluck from Chicken Little parent of the year in comparison. Say all you want about the movie, but Buck actually APOLOGIZE to his son and acknowledging what he has done after Chicken Little himself calls him out which it really shows that even children do have their right to criticize their own parents.
And people tried to debunk my argument by saying Rainbow Dash’s parents has “good intentions” rather than see how it plays out.
You know when I finally realize my abuse from my family, parental glideance is so much worse
I love how immediately after the worst episode was announced an ad for lung cancer diagnosis popped up. Yes thank you please the cancer coming from the mere idea of rarity stalking spike is probably going to kill me in the next few minutes I'd like that removed along with my eyeballs.
Thank you for teaching this ignorant child about their privileges and what the real world was like outside of their little bubble. I want to learn more.
i say binge her videos but that isn't a healthy behavior
Another wonderful video. And the ending was really touching
Hey, do you guys remember when kids shows actually focused on the children, entertaining them, and teaching them IMPORTANT and HEALTHY things?
Yeah...good times...
A toast for Lilly, the harsh but well meaning gay princess mama we all needed.
To a brighter future.
MLP best, worse and bland episode list
Best:
0:39 Spike at your service
2:37 The maud couple
3:46 All bottled up/Sound of silence
5:59 Discordant harmony
7:15 Mysterious mare do well/28 pranks later
9:17 A health of information
10:47 Griffon the brush off
12:49 A flurry of emotions
14:15 Amending fences
16:39 It isn't easy being breezies
bland:
1:31 The last problem
3:08 Magical mystery cure
4:42 The cutie map
6:27 Winter wrap up
7:55 Filli vanilli
10:00 The perfect pair
11:33 The mean six
13:13 Crusaders of the lost mark
14:50 A royal problem
18:19 Slice of life
worst:
2:12 Yakity Sax
3:20 Shadow play
5:10 Fame and misfortune
6:57 Saranger than fan fiction
8:25 School raze
10:23 Road to friendship
12:00 Newbie dash
13:35 Parental glideance
15:15 Rockhoof and a hard place/Do princesses dream of magic sheep
18:44 Dragon dropped
I feel like a big part of bland episodes being bland is the over hype the fans put on them, since a majority were popular episodes.
It ain't easy being breezy is the best episode of mlp, Lily is correct and everyone else can go home
I love how she talks about the horrific things that happened to her without making it a sob story or making the video feel heavy by talking in depth about it. She manages to talk about traumatic experiences and still keeps the video light hearted in a way that reminds me of mr Rodgers neighborhood. Honestly, massive respect
The last speech was really nice. I've been following you for five years by now and you did help a lot in creating who I am and my attitude to not take shit from others. I'm glad I can partly give back what you did to me, even if I'm unable to pledge actual money
Honestly, thank you! You've really helped me realize some things about my worldview. I stopped watching the show a years ago but I still watch you because of how smart and straight forward you are.
The stranger than FanFiction reaction made me laugh so hard I choked.
that message to the audience at the end was super cool, and I'm glad to be even a tiny part of the group that's grown around your quality content.
that said, I was honestly expecting, when you started talking about being free of MLP, that you'd set fire to the background and declare "ok, billy, pack your sh*t, we're moving!" or something.
- One thing about Amending Fences that I appreciate is that, much like how A Health of Information used lore for the sake of a good story, Amending Fences used continuity. It felt like the writer thought "What if Moondancer wanted Twilight to come to her get-together and was heartbroken when she didn't?", and came up with a neat slice-of-life story to explore that idea, instead of just doing call backs to what Bronies would like to see return.
- As a kid I always thought that if the CMC got their cutie marks, it'd be in the talents that we saw in The Show Stoppers. Scootaloo would be a dancer, Sweetie Belle would be a singer, Apple Bloom would be either a fashion designer, or an architect... Nope! Instead they've all got the same talent, which keeps their episodes focused mostly on cutie marks, and makes The Show Stoppers _totally_ pointless unless you're the kind of person whose RUclips history is full of Cringe Compilations.
- I never thought MLP could get worse than the two (count 'em, two) episodes about having to accept overbearing parents or the two (again, _two_ of them) episodes about self-harm/suicide. But now I've learned about Dragon Dropped, an already-creepy story that gets 1000% creepier when you take into account the huge age difference between Rarity and Spike. I can't imagine there's any two characters where one of them could stalk the other until they spend time with them without crossing the line from social blunder to "N-O NO!", but an adult and a kid are the absolute worst choices.
Is no one addressing that Lily got GROOMED
Milena deLonley well... no? if an internet stranger briefly mentions a subject like that to add context to a point then who are we to pry for info
Fly's got a point. Alot of people try not to question something so personal just because it's brought up for a small moment.
But it is a very unfortunate fact, i admit.
What does it mean that someone got Groomed?
From how she occasionally addresses her past with such... I think, malice, is the word? I'm not surprised.
I was horrified to hear her say that but who am I to pry? We are essentially strangers.
We love and support you Lily. Thank you for what you do and I hope more amazing things come for then what has happened
“We just went over that he is a child...” “so?” “And she is a grown up” “AND?!” this doesn’t even surprise me
So who else was gawking at the screen while she was describing Dragon Dropped. Because I was. Like, what the actual hell?
I stopped watching the episode 3 minutes in 'cause I was getting creepy vibes from it. I went slackjawed when she tore into it because I hadn't realised it got that bad.
@@littleghost4686 I stopped watching the show as a whole around Season Six. Just lost interest because I wasn't into things like the map and Starlight and at that point the fandom was really starting to bug me. In hindsight, I'm really glad I stopped there.
@@rainyrouge5123 You stopped watching after Season 6? How did it feel when she described episodes (both the good and bad) that you never saw before?
@@CartoonFanatic-kq1jo Shock and confusion, an overwhelming feeling of "Why the hell?" for some on the worst list. I might go back and watch some on the best list if I have time though
@@LucarioandDialga Couldn't agree more. I dropped MLP largely for the same reason I dropped SU. The main cast was just being shoved to the side to focus on new characters even though they're, you know, the main cast. I think the show should have either ended after Season 4(I think that finale would have ended the series fine) or continued with the formula it had for the first four seasons(big adventures with villains and new locations for the finales and premieres, episodic stories using what they already had the rest of the time) and ended after one or two seasons because that's all they needed to wrap up the series. Just wrap up all the characters' stories, end, and maybe do a spin-off show about new characters. Some people were petitioning for Season Ten, that would be a horrible idea.
Sometimes I feel like MLP writers wanted the show to be both cartoonish and serious. The problem is, what's fine in a funny slapstick cartoon comes off as mean-spirited in a more serious context.
How am I supposed to take RD's parents' side when they act like annoying invasive disrespectful jerks the whole episode, to the point of having almost caused serious injuries?? If they were simply supportive and RD misunderstood them, it'd have made more sense.
Some episodes have good messages but the writing twist them entirely for the sake of "funny"...
Anyway, nice video!^^
This was really the end of a cycle. I found your videos back in 2014 when I was only 14. I was desperate to be part of something and with out your videos I wouldn’t be half where I am today. You helped me threw some tough years and showed me I didn’t have to take shit from anyone. Thank you so much Lilly
I didn’t even know that Dragon Dropped was an episode but good lord is that dangerous! Thank you for warning us about Dragon Dropped because I know my friend watches this show with his niece and nephew and there is no way that it would ever be safe for them to watch.
MLP changed my life...for the worse. I was in the process of cutting off an abusive friendship that I had since kindergarten. It turned abusive in high school but because it had isolated me I didn't realize how bad it was until I started making friends in college. I wanted to watch some happy cartoons to help ease the misery and picked up MLP. And...that 100% delayed the cut off. But that cord has now been cut for six whole years and I am definitely in a better mental space. Good enough that when another "friend" tried to downplay their abuse by saying I was just still hurting over Bitchface and therefore just projecting, I had no problem immediately declaring that friendship over.
Why do they only cannon straight ships and cant just take a hit on the last episode none the less!
Becouse creators want to have cokie and eat it
Wants to by prase by lgbt suports
And dont have to deal with homofobic viewers
Because they are cowards
@@COSun25 at this point having "something" doesn't do the lgbt community any Justice. As a cis white man people should demand better representation in anything that would ellude to them
It's ok to want and demand that
@@basilnottheherb When the fandom can create more ships than the actual writers, that doesn't make the writers sound very good
@@basilnottheherb I hear you. Shoot, I'm fine w/ more developed relationships if they can gain as much time on screen than in the background and brushed off the side. See Lyra and Bon-Bon a.k.a. Sweetie Drops.
Started as a good if predictable recap, and ended with Lily doing a supervillain reveal to show that all of this was part of her genius plan from the very beginning. A plan to secure a solid place, dragging the dumbasses of the world kicking and screaming into something resembling basic human decency, while giving the rest of us a bit of help to brush up on our own failings along the way. Oh, and being super entertaining while she's at it.
Well done Lily. You're amazing.
Lily. You changed my life too YOU ARE BEST SITH GARNEVOIR BONDED MOM!
Your content helps many and me form their own opinions on matters and helped those deal with issues be aware of them. And that's the thing. We cant all get vague metaphors and waffling about nonsense. We sometimes need a straight kick in the face about life values and also about lessons we might not be taught as kids and struggle with as adults.
Toxic relationships being one of them. And its prevalent now more than ever because people are going to therapy more than ever for these issues. The toxicity of the older generations isn't being tolerated. And I'm glad someone gets to be the voice of that.
Vibe on mother Orchard, Vibe on till the world ends and afterwards. Thank you for all of your great content and thank you for your talks and discussions.
Fluttershy is my favourite pony
Definitely.
@@millabasset1710 Isn't EGQ counted as a seperate show? I agree Sunset is a great character but still.
@@millabasset1710 Here is how I see it. Even though it is TECHNICALLY classified as spinoff, it's still part of the same cartoon universe right? I can kinda understand why most people boycotted it after the first film because well the EQG concept was by nature a worser version of the MLP concept. I mean you have less developed versions of the characters we know and love and put them in a world with no magic and fantasy where they previously lived in Equestria. But after Rainbow Rocks, Friendship Games, and it's own series came out, EQG was no longer a worse version of MLP. It was just different. And it was GREAT. It took these underdeveloped versions of the characters and developed them diferently than MLP did and put them in situation unique to the EQG world. And weirdly enough I actually found myself to like the EQG series more than I did the MLP series of Season 7-9.
Griffon The Brush Off is also ironic considering Road to Friendship was made.
I also hate dragon dropped. Cuz it show me just how much a slave spike was to rarity. Everyone else is like but they are having fun together. I’m like where?! Spike doing all the heavy lifting and work while rarity uses him. She took him to a spa but that about it. What part of this is “fun” for spike?! Now he got a healthy friendship with gabby, who want to listen and talk to him. He doesn’t have to hold bags or use his dragon sense for gems, or hold buckets. Just hanging out, talking and flying with gabby. Eating ice cream. Rarity is as bad as any controlling guy as she try to pull spike away from someone who truly treats him as a friend. This episode show everyone why I hate rarity the most of the main six. But it all play for laughs cuz it rarity
Forget heavy lifting, i seem to recall spike being used as a literal pincushion
@@rocksolid1954 same. rarity is just using his crush on her for him to be her slave. And when it show rarity doing everything and struggling, i was like yeah. how do you like it? this is what you put him through. hoping the lesson would be for that friendship to be a true friendship. but nope. Her being manpulative pissed me off so much. Like oh so all this time you could have done this for him, knowing his interests but now you want to do what he wants?! didn't even noticed the grooming aspect til lily pointed it out. Was hoping spike would tell her off too about it after spending time with gabby. you know like saying, gabby want to spend time with me, not for me to do stuff for her. she listens and talks to me. Not me being a soundboard for you. I thought we was friends but after spending time with gabby, she showed me what true friendship is supposed to be like. Not me holding stuff and doing stuff for you. do you even know my favorite color? or what is my favorite drink or ice cream? I'm more than just gems rarity. Then show rarity crying on the couch or whatever. but nope. we got the ending of keeping toxic friends despite them not really liking you til they can use you. ugh
I watched Dragon Dropped recently because I was watching all of season 9 and the next one was Dragon Dropped and I HATED IT! I didn’t realize how much of a slave spike was for Rarity until this episode. Like Rock Solid mentioned SHE USED TO STICK NEEDLES IN HIS BACK! LIKE WHAT! The way she obsessed over him, stalked him, creeped up on him when he was sleeping, didn’t allow him to spend time with the Gabby, only did what he wanted when he was starting to grow away from her, bribed him, etc did not sit right with me. I got uncomfortable. Then in the end she apologized for literally grooming the guy. Oh and then Spike helps her collect crystals again. WooHoo! Back to square 1!
I really like how, compared to others that are obsessed with a series, I definitely fit in that boat sometimes, you don’t say a work of fiction changed your life, the people that come to watch your analyses and reviews shaped you to be who you are. Thank you for that
I kinda teared up at your last speech :,)
2:31 - I never understood why Pinkie didn't take lessons on the Yaviddaphone(sp?) since just practicing on her own wasn't helping her improve.
The last bit made me really emotional, because I started watching your content thanks to MLP, and I continued loving your content even when you moved to other stuff because I genuinely love your content. I would've probably been much more miserable had it not been for some of the things your channel taught me. So thank you, Lily.
Look, your can at least give The Last Problem credit for one thing:
It didn’t try to make the epilogue into an entire season.
@@millabasset1710 Honestly, after a terrible season like season 8, the show could only go up from there. I very much enjoyed season 9. Epilogue aside, the finale was just as fun as the premiere, and I honestly dont even have enough episodes to make a top 5 worst list for the season because the vast majority of the episodes have been good at the very least
@@millabasset1710 I'll be covering my thoughts on the finale when I do my roundup on the second half of the season, and I'll be tracking why the claim that it "ruins" discord is complete BS.
To keep it brief, while turning a child to Stone when grown adults that should know better have been offered Redemption is a problem, at the same time, some people are beyond redemption. Deciding that some people are too far gone doesn't go agaisnt the show's morals. If anything, what truly goes against the show's morals is offering friendship to every Tom Dick and Harry regardless of whether or not they actually earned your friendship.
Mark Layhee Oh he was definitely an idiot, but that’s not the main point that I’ll be countering. I’ll elaborate when the video comes out.
@@millabasset1710 I dont recognize your name tbh
@@SketchytheChangeling glad to hear you enjoyed season 9 sketchy. i did to. are you still gonna cover the season 10 comics or are you done with mlp?
God, Amending Fences was such a great episode. Probably the last great episode the show had imo. Glad I stopped watching the show around S6 or so when it became apparent that Starlight wasn't going away. But I'll certainly have to watch some of those later ones you've mentioned.
As a greasy weeb, I can safely say I've liked some raunchy, shall we say "Less Than High Art" things, but I can at least say I've never said "This anime panty fighter show needs more lessons applicable to six year olds", and I can only hope people stop saying "This cartoon aimed at 6 year olds needs more murder and grimdark."
The true trouble comes when you forget what you're making and who it's supposed to be for.
As ever Lilly, thank you for your work and your effort. I don't always agree with you - which is a good thing, anyone who agrees with you all the time is trying to sell you something - but I respect you and the work you put in.
I'd still say that The Ending of The End is the worst episode of the whole show, even any show that I've seen.
It unintentionally gives the message that racism can be overcome, and racists can at least have friends, but people can also just be 'Evil', and if they don't have friends or aren't interested in making any, they're worthless and should ultimately just be culled so that everyone who DOES want to make friends doesn't have to deal with them anymore.
As awful and disgusting and sickening as Dragon Dropped is, Spike at least survived it, which is more than I can say for Cozy Glow.
How their statue doing at the end of The Last Problem, by the way? Or is that just 'up to the fans', as well?
The Last Problem was more than just fan service, In fact the fan service only takes up a small amount of the episode. The story and theme of The Last Problem is about how people can remain friends even when they are apart from each other. Given that this show is supposed to be about interpersonal relationships, I feel like this was the most fitting way the series could have ended and the whole point of half of it being set in the future was to solidify that theme.
Lily, you're the absolute best and the way you treat people, works of fiction and your audience is aspirational. Your message of kindness, but without letting people be cruel to you is fantastic, and dealing with my parent's abuse I stood up for myself and my sister because you had helped me learn the value of self respect, and not to take bs from anyone. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you
(Also great video! I haven't watched mlp in ages but I'll definitely check out the ones on your fave list!)
I.... hate to admit it but I actually did need the reminder that I don’t need to keep people that I don’t like in my friend group since my mother convinced me that I needed to stay friends with them since they’ve had a bad life and don’t have anyone else.
I loved the ending. Thank you so much for everything as well. You are an amazing person and one of the people I respect the most in my entire life!
Even though I’m a brony I really like lily cuz she spits facts about the dumpster fire that is this fandom instead of walking around it like a idiot.
Props to you lily.
this was vindicating and satisfying in several ways, the part about hazing put my mind more at ease and the thank you at the end was very comforting. I'm glad to hear you're in a better mind space now than then and hope you only improve.
I love that all of the worst episodes came from seasons 5-9
Thank you lilly thank you for being the voice of common sense the world needed
Thank you Madam Lily you really are one of the bright spots here on YT
As a thirty something disabled human who loves the critical eye on writing you have really helped me comprehend some "how tos" of writing a book thank you
Aw, Lilly, the end of the video made me cry. I'm so glad your audience is treating you better!
I like Starlight, as an interesting idea for a villain especially with the traveling through time, but then they added a backstory and all of a sudden she’s substitute Sunset Shimmer because they can’t bring her into the show.
As someone who was never into MLP I watch your videos because of the way you use media as a springboard to talk about issues in the writing. It's made me a lot more concious of the stuff I write and how I go about addressing those own issues in my work when I find them. So thank you Lily for all your content and I'm beyond happy that you're doing better!
Its funny how from Bronies POV the worst episodes are best for the rest and reverse
I need to thank you, Lily. I think I may have told you before, but I stumbled onto your videos by accident. But am I ever glad that I did. Your videos are so refreshing since you are so direct and honest in each one and I know I’m getting your real opinions, no holds barred. You made rethink my stances on so many topics, made me realise things I didn’t like about myself and make the conscious decision to actively change those things. So thank you, Lily. I stand here as a better person, in part thanks to you.
It Ain’t Easy Being Breezies has always been my favorite, half because of the little bug ponies and half because Fluttershy finally LEARNS HER LESSON and REMEMBERS IT. Recently though I feel like Sound of Silence is really good, it teaches kids not to bottle up their anger and let it out in a healthy way. Also the Kirin’s design is cool, I guess I just take a liking to new creatures that barely get any screentime, like the reformed changelings. Seriously though, what was the point of making the changelings good guys if they never get to be good guys on screen??
I'm sure the one question on everyone's fingers now has to be: "Are you changing the background art?"
I loved that ending. We’ll always be here for you, Lily :)
Imma say it Lilly, your content made me feel less bad about being a blunt and honest person
You helped me understand a part of myself I would once view as bad but now no longer consider as such
I want to say thank you for everything you do
From all of us
Thank you
So happy that there's improvement for your workspace Lily, you are a treasure.
You know, Lilly, you've been a huge inspiration to me for years now. I first discovered your channel when I was 13 and have spent years learning more from you than from a lot of people I've known in person. I've never had an interaction with you, I'm not even one to comment on videos very often, but I just wanted to say thank you and I'm so glad you're doing well and that things changed for the better.
7:00 Absolutely genius. I love how it just summarises the theme that you’re trying to push with that episode and why it sucks. Best part of the video by far.
My hate on Spike at your Service is actually not because he's acting like the enthusiastic, clumsy kid he is (that I'm ok with)
It's because his dragon code makes no sense. He's been saved many other times and he didn't slave himself to them. Also why would the dragons even make this code if they're aggressive no-carers who hate being told what to do?
Spike saved Ember and Garble in the Gauntlet, why didn't they fall servant to him?
Rage is a not bad emotion and women shouldn't be told "your so cute when your man" and "are you on your period?". Seriously, I once got mad at a boy in my class because he explained his shitty behavior as "being on his period" and I basically word slapped him. He then proceeded to tell me that he had a fat crush on me and harassed me the next year. God, then he was upset that I got visably mad at him and embarrassed him in front of the class.
I don't really remember how or when I first discovered your content, but I'm eternally glad I did, your seriousness, refusal to talk down to your audience, and just general intelligence has genuinely improved my own capacity for critique. I'm much more mindful of certain story telling failures because of your blunt take down of those types of failures actually exposed them as failures, rather than just, a thing people write sometimes. And your bluntness is always a breath of fresh air, because some problems need a sledgehammer to solve, and people refusing to understand that is in the rotating top spot for causes of problems in my life.
And unlike virtually every other analysis style critic I've followed over the years, I don't actually mind disagreeing with you on a take, because you just... Say what you think, and why you think it, so it's clear that you at least came to that conclusion through actual thought, instead of couching your opinions in 50 layers of caveats and mealy-mouthed nonsense because backing your opinions with what got you there might be "confrontational" or some shit. I would rather someone disagree with me in an intelligent way, over have someone on my side of an argument who can't back their shit up.
I may just be another face in the hoard of other people commenting about that last section of your video, and that you may never see this. But I just wanted to say thank you, truly and from the bottom of my heart thank you for teaching me how to not just be a better writer, but a better person. Nothing I can say could erase what you have gone through, nor can I prevent any potential hardships you may face in the (hopefully far) future. But I hope that the little thank you's like these make those moments not as bad, and that I can make you smile the same way you've made me smile after teaching me something I can put to good use.
Thank You Lily, for Everything.
I look forward to what you give next.
That was a touching speech. I'm glad things are going so well for you. Keep being awesome, Lily!
the ending ...... i really appreciate your work lily. i remember finding you years back because of your mlp analysis videos and im glad ive stayed to see more of your content. youve really set yourself apart from everyone else and your videos are always something i find myself happy and excited to watch. they truly helped me build on my critical thinking skills while being entertaining and funny. i respect you a lot. thank you for making content and sharing it with us!!! you are amazing
I know that people can be put off by Lily's imposing and straight to the point delivery, and it's not like she isn't prone to saying some insane bullshit from time to time. But out of all cartoon channels I have ever watched, by far, she's got the most valuable insights into not just writing but social issues as well. That's why, out of all cartoon focused channels, hers is the only one I remain subscribed to.
Queen Chrysalis' best appearance other than "A Canterlot Wedding" is in "The Cutie Re-Mark", in fact, I like this episode just for the personality it gives to some of the other less touched villains, and it's cool to see what the stakes were. I like to imagine the last reality where everything's a desolate wasteland being the outcome of a brawl between villains that led to everything being destroyed
6:14 thanks Lilly. I really needed to hear that
It's been said before it bears repeating, the fact that you don't talk down to your audience is so refreshing I can bearly tolerate 90% of youtube critics anymore. And it defenitely helps that you aren't hung up on pointless theories, canon fixation or overly indulgent visuals. All around good stuff!
(Sidenote, the stranger than fanfiction bit cracked me up 😂)
We really do appreciate you, Lily. Thank you for all your amazing work.
"Thy swine doth fly!" has to be one of the funniest things I've ever heard.
Also! I love this list. Hearing other's opinions on this subject is always really fun to listen to.
that last bit was so sweet Lily you're valid and deserve all the rights
Oh Rarity, what have they done to you in dragon dropped
Good for you, Lily! And thank YOU for your content and for who you are. We appreciate you too ^-^
I’m so glad that I’ve found your channel and videos because the topics you talk about and the points you make are so important and have helped me change my opinions/choices and improve as a person and as a creator. And I’m also so glad that your audience and community aren’t making your job as hard as it is anymore :)
Thank you for the video! I really like the list and your message at the end is really sweet! 🙂
Thank you for all the work over the years
Can't wait to see where you're content goes next
Honestly, one of the best
Thank you Lily :) i hope to see more amazing videos
No thank you Lily! I wasn’t into MLP but the lessons you taught always rang true. Like you said I came for your content rather you were talking about SU, MLP or the community BS. Your videos are that valuable and I’m grateful that I found your channel. I’m really glad you hear that things worked out after your rant video and I hope only blessing come to you and your loves one! 💛 Keep doing your thing and cheers to making one idiot a lil bit smarter. :) Edit: I didn’t mean to add “I have admit” to the sentence talking bout your rant video. I was gonna add another sentence talking bout how I’ve changed since watching your videos but decided to scrap it. Rereading the rant sentence made it sounds disingenuous and that wasn’t my intent so I wanted to fix it. If I’m offend you or rubbed the wrong way I’m sorry. :(
11:22 I agree with Lily
My mom is a drug addicted and would guilt trip me to stay with her and said I won’t go far.
It’s been 4 years found a decent job and found the love of my life without her