MLP:FiM 2x16 "Read It and Weep"

[Count Zero]

I thought it was awesome. Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Twilight were so cute in the teaser and so was Twilight for the rest of the episode. I loved crazy Dashie and I loved pony Indiana Jones. I loved the tomgue-in-cheek-tone of the Daring-Do segments and especially the evil cute cat. Ninja Dash and the chase (including the barking piny) were great, too. I just love that quirky side of the show. An A+ for me.

 

[Kemaiku]

Well theres three references to the fandom in one there, Ninjas, ponies in hoodies and the NyanDash.

 

[Jetfire]

When I saw RD...I thought CATWOMEN! CATPONY?

 

[Kemaiku]

Yeah, they should have had a little 'mew' sound effect somewhere.

Also:

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/035/c/6/all_that_and_aliens_too_by_pixelkitties-d4opbdb.png

 

[cardinal biggles]

As a librarian, this story automatically gets an A from me. That I really enjoyed it is a bonus.

Love your new avatar, J.

 

[Jetfire]

Yeah, they should have had a little 'mew' sound effect somewhere.

Also:

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/035/c/6/all_that_and_aliens_too_by_pixelkitties-d4opbdb.png

All RD needed was goggles and a whip!

 

[cardinal biggles]

I still don't get all the hate for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but that comic got a laugh anyway.

As an aside, wouldn't it be more appropriate for a pony to carry a book with the spine in their mouth so as to not accidentally get saliva on the pages?

 

[Kemaiku]

They don't exactly drool non-stop.

Anyway, look closely and there are a few easter eggs in the image's background.

 

[Amaris]

As a librarian, this story automatically gets an A from me. That I really enjoyed it is a bonus.

Love your new avatar, J.

Danke. It seems to be rather popular right now. I plan on keeping it a good long while, mainly because it's mesmerizing.

 

[TrekAlliance92]

I'll echo the same thoughts here I posted on another forum...

Before I get into what I thought of the episode proper, it's amazing how what outsiders would perceive as a young girl merchandise show has been so consistently entertaining this season, and more entertaining than 90% of the other animated shows currently produced. This season has had only one real dud for me, with the rest being good, to great, to simply amazing.

This episode was one that I thought was pretty good after one viewing, and then even better the second time around. I've seen some enjoy either one plot or the other, I liked them both. Rainbow Dash's facial expressions stole the show when she tried to avoid her friends cheering her up (and her horse neigh after "losing" at the board game cracks me up every time) and the Daring-Do adventure segments were stylish (down to the faux film grain) and entertaining.

I also love the "squee" sound effect when one of the ponies smile big, and we got two of those in this episode. The barking pony in the very entertaining chase sequence was amazingly awesome in its randomness.

Episode Ratings for Season 2:
(A) The Return of Harmony, Lesson Zero, Luna Eclipsed, The Mysterious Mare Do Well, Sweet & Elite, Secret of My Excess, The Last Roundup, Read it & Weep
(B) The Cutie Pox, Baby Cakes, The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000
(C) Sisterhood Social, May the Best Pet Win, Hearth's Warming Eve
(D) Family Appreciation Day
(F) None So Far

 

[Kemaiku]

As a librarian, this story automatically gets an A from me. That I really enjoyed it is a bonus.

Love your new avatar, J.

Danke. It seems to be rather popular right now. I plan on keeping it a good long while, mainly because it's mesmerizing.

And one eagle eyed viewer noticed one of the books in the series is named "Daring-Do and the Griffon's Goblet", Harry Potter and Gilda reference all in one.

 

[Chris3123]

I don't know, Rainbow Dash, maybe you shouldn't be messing with the lamp like that...

Found at Ponibooru

 

[Wanderlust]

Ha, knew Equestria was in Australia!

 

[Amaris]

All of these are brilliant!

 

[Kemaiku]

I want a Daring Do book series now, get on it Hasbro!.