The one thing I like about this episode that reviewers don't often mention is that each of the older sisters portray a different reason why older humans (usually parents) get overly involved in the lives of their kids. Rainbow Dash wants to relive her past experiences through someone else. Applejack is part of a family with a deep tradition in an activity, and wants to see it carried on. And Rarity sees this as a chance to correct what she views as a mistake from her past.

GREATER GOOD?!! I AM YOUR EDITOR!!! I AM THE GREATEST GOOOOOOD YOU ARE *EVER* GONNA GET!!!

@ShaDHP23

6 жыл бұрын

TheDCmatrix you deserve a medal

@elizabethsweetdreams1253

6 жыл бұрын

Lol!!!

@AramautheFierySecretary

6 жыл бұрын

And I AM HIS MAREFRIEND!

@azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700

6 жыл бұрын

Aramau the Fiery Secretary Ayyyyy, Aramau! Great to see you!

@ejelecflametails6657

6 жыл бұрын

She isn't wrong

13:11 the couple that shoots ponies out of a howitzer together, stays together

@ambermargheim5726

5 жыл бұрын

AnY.you are much nicer than u are with alot of other colabers. ..buttttttt u still an evil changling and yes I know about reformed changlings. You are not such a changling so don't complain ok?

@MrGabeanator

5 жыл бұрын

you know iit

@ambermargheim5726

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrGabeanator thanks.

The sad thing is that the whole "Adults taking over and getting obsessed" thing isn't anything new in the real world either. I can't tell you how many sports events I gone to or taken part in that have been outright RUINED by my dad being... well, Dash Rarity and AJ in this episode basically. And it outright BAFFLES me every time because he's always so laid back unless he needs to be stern... the way he acts about sports just come off as completely out of character for him. I don't get it!

@KittenHachiChan

5 жыл бұрын

It's called "living vicariously through your family". It's real, it's here, and it's a bit heartbreaking because it suggests the person chosing to live their life through their child has given up the hope of their own life being improved. So they decide to let their kids shine the way they wanted to.

@adamcheck4941

2 жыл бұрын

This episode reminded me of when my father took over my pinewood derby project when I was in cub scouts.

Ari is the greatest good he eVER GONNA GET

@Saiol1000TheCrossover

5 жыл бұрын

Damn straight she is! 😎

@ambermargheim5726

5 жыл бұрын

You know once u get past AnY 's manulation, hes kinda fun to watch

@MrGabeanator

3 жыл бұрын

@@Saiol1000TheCrossover yea

Oh... "SUIT". I kept hearing "SOUP" and he ran around screaming after his "MEDICAL SOUP". I assumed they had stocked up on zebra healing soups.

Sorry AnY... No one gets away from the cannon... Well Dr Wolf did but he is the exception...

@TheDCmatrix

6 жыл бұрын

I got away from it... but maybe that's because I work here? I dunno

@otakon17

6 жыл бұрын

TheDCmatrix having you walk/fly back to base would slow down production speed definitely. Nobody messes with Wolf though.

@BrandonSilverFoxBishop

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, If You Mess with The Doc... Well,Let's Say You Don't Want To Know what He Has In Store for You.

@aerothallji6514

6 жыл бұрын

FIREIN MA LAZOR ================================>

@nd35780

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, Green Scorpion, Tyandaga, and Arimau also avoided the Howitzer. And Jasper, too. I think... Don't quote me on that last one, I might be misremembering it...

"But you mustn't think older ponies automatically know best." Except that's exactly what kids are taught. The older people are authority figures, therefore they know everything and disagreeing with them makes you a disobedient brat. After two incidents at my school that caused anxiety and depression that I'm still dealing with, the school called my parents to inform them of the first incident FIVE HOURS AFTER IT HAPPENED and didn't call my parents AT ALL after the second, arguably more serious incident. If I had asked to call my parents so they could be informed right away after both incidents and pick me up from school, I would have probably been able to spend more time sorting through my feelings. Instead, I decided that since the adults hadn't called my parents and asked them to come pick me up, that I was just being stupid. Both times, I shakily carried on with my day, trying and failing to get through the day without having heightened anxiety. The adults in this situation didn't know best, but I've always been taught that you should always listen to trusted adults, so I followed along because I thought they knew what they were doing. I feel that the CMCs weren't in the wrong at all for following along with what the older ponies were doing. If adults want to use the 'but we don't always know everything' line to make kids feel bad about not speaking up, the adults have to do their part and make sure the younger generations know this. You can't tell someone that you don't always know best to justify your mistake, then go back to acting like you know all the secrets of the universe and every possible outcome of every possible choice. You just can't do that. Yes, I am an angry adolescent who has no trust in authority figures. Except Firebrand and Ari, of course. They're hecking awesome.

@weebandgaminginc.7593

3 жыл бұрын

#1 that story is why I *HATE* authority. #2 the c.m.c.s have a little bit of the blame. They knew Their sisters as well as we did. Their shtick is so obvious I don’t need to explain anything. So the c.m.c.s could’ve went to one of the ponies who knew better with the respective ribbons. The adults have at least 90 percent of the blame but the kids should at least have 10 percent of it

@lisaandethanc4284

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what happen when I broke my arm because the teachers let me a kid with disabilities play on the playground while it was raining and when I fell off the straight bridge The principal Took me to the nurse office without calling an ambulance The School didn’t believe me because at that point I was missing a lot of school because I had appointments practically every other day and when they finally called my mother with me begging them enough when my mother arrived I was Guardian my whole entire arm and I was calling in for my father Who was at work at the time and when they called for my dad we know I am really hurt.

@ThatOneEtheriousDemon

2 ай бұрын

I can understand that. It's why I make an effort to show kids that I'm not always right, and they're not as dumb as the world treats them. I'm only 24, so it hasn't been long enough for me to forget what it was like to be a kid.

That Incredibles reference! XD

HAHAHAHA "where my super suit" joke its funny because the sequel coming out next week

@michaelaburns734

6 жыл бұрын

Zai the water demon hedgewolf I am going to have to wait for to come out on TV or Netflix

@zaithehedgewolf4587

6 жыл бұрын

Michael A Burns that will be next year

@NathanTAK

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think we- wait, next *week‽* FUCK I didn't know it was that soon.

@zaithehedgewolf4587

6 жыл бұрын

Naþan Ø they did announce it on tv and on youtube

@broadwayfangirl8863

6 жыл бұрын

Zai the water demon hedgewolf yes

How is it fair that all of the adult ponies get punished for the actions of a few? It's not...but it happens all the time in the real world. It is always the few who ruin stuff for the many.

@brigidtheirish

6 жыл бұрын

Especially in public schools. And considering recent revelations about Equestria's school system...

@daltonhall5888

6 жыл бұрын

Firebrand should be use to it, I mean he was in the USMC after all.

@j-yoshi64_justcallmej

6 жыл бұрын

All it does is make the punished hate either the punisher(s) or the actual offender(s). Usually the former.

@HackiePuffs

5 жыл бұрын

brigidtheirish actually schools are starting to do that in real life I learned potential and kinetic energy in 6th grade when I just started middle school. Which was actually before this episode aired.

@BrontoSmilodon1

5 жыл бұрын

yeah like how whenever something terroristically tragic happens airports and sports stadium have to always increase security standards.

You know what would’ve made this episode better? Have the CMC ask their sisters for help and when the three wouldn’t listen to reason the first time, have the CMC ask the other three of the Mane Six to help out. Picture it: Twilight has tons of books so she might have one about the original derbies and could help Sweetie Belle draw inspiration to make a traditional cart, Scootaloo could ask Pinkie Pie for help with most creative because who else is more creative than the pony always experimenting with combined cupcake flavors and Fluttershy...well, she might not know much about going fast but she’d probably be happy just helping Applebloom make her cart. Then the CMC could compete in the derby with these three and when their sisters see how much fun they had doing what they want to do, they apologize and congratulate their sisters on winning their prizes and they thank their friends for helping them out. If it had gone this way, it would’ve been a great episode

I like how ponyville's derby uses carts b/ they are on the ground where as in the cloudsdale flashback the carts are more like sleds or toboggans and the clouds are treated like snow. The type of cart used reflects the environment of the derby. I can roll with this.

"Take. Off. My. Suit!" Whoa now, at least take him out to dinner first

He's half-changeling, and he covets the Medic position in TF2. Two things I _really_ should've remembered about AnY.

“Take. Off. My. Suit.”

OMG... THAT... INCREDIBLES... REFERENCE... BEST THING EEEEVVVER... EEEEEEEEEEE

"You tell me you stole it woman! We are talking about the greater game!" "Greater game? I am your girlfriend. I'm the greatest 'gaaame' you are ever gonna get!"

Poor Firebrand, he makes one small blooper and his editor decides to keep it in.

@TheDCmatrix

6 жыл бұрын

I torture him ceaselessly, but I am also a man of honor, as there was one blooper he made me promise not to share.

@MaraFey345

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDCmatrix I won't ask what it is, though I will try and (most likely fail to) imagine it

Firebrand. Bro. Chucklenuts. Reactor. Paladin. General. Medical officer. (Deep inhale) DID YOU EVEN SEE WHO MADE THE CART!!??!?! The pony who Rarity lost to in her childhood was DERPY. DERPY WHOOVES. If it was ANY OTHER PONY, then YES. It WOULD seem like a few pieces of wood stuck randomly together. But in this case, we're talking about DERPY. Derpy is the ONLY ONE, other than Pinkie Pie, that you should NEVER QUESTION. Remember that. If you don't, then be ready to have a relapse of Twilight trying to understand Pinkie's "Combos" and "Pinkie Sense" in general.

@TheDCmatrix

6 жыл бұрын

This comment... I wish I could pin it.

@shadowbladeandlightin8889

6 жыл бұрын

Print it then pin it on the wall

@dejaypage1575

6 жыл бұрын

1. He was a corporal. 2. Good point.

@3am189

6 жыл бұрын

You take this kinda thing way too Seriousley. Take a chill pill. That’s what FireBrand usually needs.

@3am189

6 жыл бұрын

1: you have a point, never question fan favorites. 2: take a chill pill. This is the KZread comment section, not a school essay.

HEY! I liked the "Pony racers" song, it was the second best thing of the episode! (The BEST thing was cheerleader Cherrylee. ^_^ )

@newbiegamelover4767

6 жыл бұрын

RubberyCat The chorus was probably the most memorable part! Plus, the Wacky Races refrence was a nice touch!

@TheRavenir

6 жыл бұрын

I actually quite enjoyed the song myself. It's not amazing by any means, but I liked it. However, I agree with everything else they said about the episode. If for the episode to work, you have to dumb down your established characters to such a ridiculous extent, then maybe you shouldn't write the episode at all...

@TheRedwater357

5 жыл бұрын

Cheerileader?

As an art student my family always bugs me why I never ask my older sister (who is a lot more artsy than me) for help. It's because she acts exactly like the Big Sister Trio. She would commandeer the entire process and I end up submitting projects that are more her work than mine. Sure, she doesn't do them with her own agendas in mind and it helps my grade, but its not the same when you earn a grade that is on the work of someone else's...

what a cart crash of an episode... i'll see myself out.

5:53 You know, the flashback was told from Rarity's point of view, so you could argue how Derpy's cart is shown here is just how Rarity is describing it and not how it actually looked. Further proof, I highly doubt a patch of raining clouds came out of nowhere to rain on Rarity....unless a pegasus was just being a jerk that day.

2:26 What Cheerilee makes suprisingly perfect sense for a kid show, and it is simple enough to be explained in, like, 5 minutes. (for the principle and without the equations of course, but with one ful day and a few good will, you can learn much more and enough)

I didnt know AnY was half changeling. Cool

@christsdisciple3105

6 жыл бұрын

I learned it from a video by Brony Notion. A little after the changelings went from black and cool looking to... more pastel.

@MMMMM999999999

6 жыл бұрын

Deviant Gazer SAME!!!

@CandyMeow333

4 жыл бұрын

@@christsdisciple3105 Same thing :3

@spectrumscribble1498

4 жыл бұрын

@@christsdisciple3105 Indeed. He stayed in the black and cool colors even after the whole transformation of the Changelings. He even revealed his Changeling form again in the TF2: Analysis Anarchy video "A Change of Form".

When you work on a team on creating TV shows, it makes sense they teach a lot about working together

0:07 Sorry Firebrand, but I don't think you're aloud to speak like that. You need to be "honorary" to do that joke.😂

@tokuguythereviewer4496

4 жыл бұрын

Nice refrence to analysis anachry

Take a shot for every Incredibles reference!

@shadowbladeandlightin8889

6 жыл бұрын

Heeyyy silver quill

@otakon17

6 жыл бұрын

Giovanni Orellana But I want to live!

@sonicfanrc

6 жыл бұрын

Giovanni Orellana I'm drunk now

"Tedail"! LOL I love bloopers!

10:38 anY: so ze ozers get punished just because of zose three?! Me: WELCOME TO SCHOOL BE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS AT THE DOOR!

At this point I wouldn’t be surprised if the next person to break into the base did so by just holding up a sign that says: “I’m supposed to be here” and it works.

I would've loved seeing them switch sisters! The conflict could be that they don't get along with the other sisters. Scootaloo would probably want to go faet and make the creativity feirce or funny, but Rarity tries to explain the art of taking it slow and wants it to be gorgeous and stunning. Just a thought

@amarikristopher8409

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same ✨👏🏾

4:18 Is no one going to question how Scootaloo got there? She can’t fly! Or are we chalking it up to magic as well.

Okay, I said this once when I reviewed this myself, and I'll say it again: the "Most Traditional" award is the absolute dumbest thing I have ever seen. We got two prizes for innovation, and one for going @#$#ing backwards. I swear, it only exists to humor the Apple family.

@dakotasan8719

6 жыл бұрын

Ise no Kami well, to play Devil’s advocate. It’s important to remember one’s roots, where one comes from. Tradition can be good, but like the Bible says. “All things in Moderation”. For the record I’m actually Agnostic

Honestly, I don't know if trying to switch would have worked, and putting their feet down might have been an issue as well, because of one major factor: Applejack. That pony can be very stubborn, and when Apple Bloom wanted to have the fastest cart, she flat out said that "Apples win most traditional" and she seemed very set on that.

Welcome back Josh

@bullinmd

6 жыл бұрын

Reference to The Incredibles?

You guys are couple goals!!

9:37 God *DAYUM!* That looks less like a race track and more like a map for Bloons Tower Defense!

@aidanhammans9337

3 жыл бұрын

I mean you’re right

In middle school, we learned a bit about physics, mostly just the basics about it. This was in 8th grade. For one half of the semester, we did chemistry, and the other half, we did physics. I'm still not done with high school though, I'm a junior :P

Oh AnY is still doing Pony Videos? XD

@dejaypage1575

6 жыл бұрын

Tricky Fox he’s a changeling hybrid?

@Takisan111

6 жыл бұрын

Dejay Page Yes. It doesn't come up much though. The only other time I remember hearing it brought up was when he was trying to convince Sketchy that reforming was a bad idea.

@maxharter5716

6 жыл бұрын

Tricky Fox, he's always procrastinating anyway

The references here are quite INCREDIBLE. 😁👌

@TheDCmatrix

6 жыл бұрын

Get out.

@dakotasan8719

6 жыл бұрын

TheDCmatrix you gonna make him?

@HackiePuffs

5 жыл бұрын

Nathaniel Foga Nuh-THAN-ieol 🤣 ok in all seriousness didn’t expect to see you here

I learned a bit of physics (not all of it) in middle school.

I learned kinetic heat and I forgot the name in middle

My favorite dialogue from The Incredibles.

basic physics such as the energy classifications matter, states, and basic laws are taught and retaught throughout elementary school at least in US public schools. I can still remember doing the egg drop in second and then again in 6th grade

We actually learn physics in fourth grade at my school.

Awesome!!! Love the Incredibles reference!!! With the sequel coming next week, it's perfect that you and Aramau did that ref. Also, this is kinda the first time I saw AnY in pony form in action. But, overall, your reviews are awesome, funny, and entertaining. You, Aramau, and all of your editors keep up the good work!!!! ;)

Bah! You need new security there. Seriously, you keep having people bust in for crossovers over and over again.

@ladyvenusdragon

6 жыл бұрын

But if they get better security we wouldn't get hilariously entertaining interactions or seeing ponies being launched out of the base.

@isenokami7810

6 жыл бұрын

Well then, better start looking into other people's OCs, because they'll be the only competent security you'll find in all of Equestria.

@e1iteyoshi998

6 жыл бұрын

You're forgetting that Dawillstanator was the only one who made an appointment properly.

@NelsonDemifur

6 жыл бұрын

New security would still be Canterlot guards. He needs to outsource

@jmcnation

6 жыл бұрын

A good place to start would be getting a front gate for the base. It appears to lack one.

The 1st 30 seconds is basically an Incredibles joke..........I love this and I never want it to end

6:53 I completely agree!

HE LIIIIIIIIIVES!

*inhales* I can only imagine how hard and hilarious it was to do that intro XD

We learned physics in 8th grade

@IrenaTheWiccan

6 жыл бұрын

Airborne_Productions how old are you?

@airborne_productions2485

6 жыл бұрын

LunaBear younger than 20 Il say that

@twisted_jinx1603

5 жыл бұрын

Damn, we learned that in 7th.

@HackiePuffs

5 жыл бұрын

Airborne_Productions we started the basics of physics in 6th grade each year of middle school and high school teaches a certain area of the subjects

@kassandrax2322

4 жыл бұрын

Same. (However, I'm also from a different country, so...)

HE LIVES

I LEARNED MORE ABOUT PHYSICS FROM THIS THAN FROM HIGHSCHOOL! AND I GRADUATE IN THREE DAYS

4:28 because that would be pointless information until now.

Firebrand: but first.. **pulls out silenced assault rifle** Firebrand: TAKE OFF MY SUIT...

Ah yes, AnY! Almost felt nostalgic listening to you talk about an episode with your Ponysona. Outside of TF2 its really been awhile. Thanks for teaming up with Josh. This was a freaking awesome video. :D

The headcanon I accepted for Derpy winning 1st over Rarity was that her cart looked like something she assembled herself. I.E. no parent, guardian, or relative assisted in the vehicle's construction.

Always happy to see more Firebrand. With the added bonus of AnY. Well done guys.

3:11 Magical enchantments. If you can enchant a mare to walk on clouds you can certainly enchant an item to simply sit there.

FinalCut is the best part of every episode. ^_^ ♡

@TheDCmatrix

6 жыл бұрын

Sam Trevino AWWW!!! THANK YOU!!!

@SamRen-db6kh

6 жыл бұрын

TheDCmatrix Seriously, dude. You're one of the reasons I enjoy these so much. Sassy bat always has me coming back.

I think I understand why they acted like they did. Rainbow Dash wanted to experience her glory days again, Applejack wanted to respect her family's tradition, and Rarity wanted to redeem herself from her last failure. Three different reasons, one same goal.

nice Incredibles reference I did that with my medicine only "mother where's my medicine?" what? where is my MEDICINE?!

I think the reason why the CMC approaching the carts outside of their overt interests works when it didn't in an earlier episode is because it's _carts._ Generally it all comes down to design, rather than personal talent, and only Applebloom - who has actual technical know-how - wanted to take the speed trophy. The rest came down to visual design, which they've probably improved upon over time. Also, given how Diamond treats her butler in background scenes in this episode, one could say she and her butler actually worked together and helped out. Maybe he became something of a foster parental figure after they worked out differences.

I came here because my bell notified me, I did not expect a reference to The Incredibles.

YES! JOSH TOOK ME SERIOUSLY WHEN I PUT OUT HIS REAL NAME ON THE LAST VID!

Oh that group assault at the end. You two are the best devious couple. xD

I don't know about the idea that its never the writer's fault, but I do agree this is a good explanation for most of the cases where normally good writers write sub-par episodes.

6:45 That face... That face is comedy gold. Though, FYI, given the red background and the fact that he's your editor, the bleeding ear made me think he was editing himself out for a second.

Poor AnY, he’s never going to be the medic in TF2 series. JS- That boy takes his TF2 Delusions way too seriously. Brilliant 😆😂❤️😁👍👍

@tokuguythereviewer4496

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

josh I believe I speak for everyone when I say WHERE IS THE TOP 50 GAMES FINALLY??!!?!?!????!?????

@TheDCmatrix

6 жыл бұрын

The 15th of this month. We're working on it.

I learned that level of physics in the fourth grade...

5:18 how very Hank Hill...

@MagnakayViolet

6 жыл бұрын

Apple Jack is the Hank Hill of MLP:FIM.

6:53 only a single frame "AnY, Please never do that again".

Also, I love the song.

“Tedail” oh yeah that’s staying in. Aka final cut is best non pony aside form dr. Wolf

6:45, 7:11 where the sassy bat graces us with his presence 😊

Aww, Firebrand's running animation at the beginning was so cute!

where's my money!?!

I think this episode could have been improved if they had made different dynamics between the three pairs. Make it so Scootaloo has trouble speaking up with Dash who works so quickly in her enthusiasm that its difficult to even keep up, Rarity doesn't want Sweetie Bell's expectations to be crushed the way hers was since the Apples would most likely win traditional, and Applejack let's her own stubbornness and pride get in the way of Apple Bloom's desires. This would keep the same over arching plot of speaking up, with each sisterhood having a different aspect of how and when to speak up.

12:35 In that case, it ain't "Thanks M.A Larson". It's "Thanks Jim Miller".

I'd say Derpy earned that most creative ribbon. With some polish and a matte black paint job, that design would make for an awesome Batmobile. But yeah, subpar episode, and I can definitely believe editorial mandate was to blame.

Snips' dad looks an awful lot like an older version of Teddy from "My Little Pony Tales". Theory: Snips' parents are Teddy & Sweetheart, and Snails' parents are Ace & Melody (guess they would explains why they are always mistreated because Teddy & Ace were also as ignorant as them in "Pony Tales," and Snails' hidden sports ability).

This is basically "hey kids were going to make giant pine wood derby cars!"

I'll give you Applejack. But Rainbow does this so often, it's not really dumbing her down if she's like this most of the time. It's just how she is.

oh, i just remembered a silly fan-story where, instead of asking Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity to help with the carts, the CMC asked... Celestia, Luna and Cadence! imagine the looks on the other ponies' faces...

Oh I love that The Incredibles gag and AnY review with Josh and his wife AWESOME

2:34 it takes one day if you already knew the basics of the laws when you were 11, and the entire law since you were 13.

I lost my tooth while watching this episode My sister got me saltwater :3

9:15 I can only imagine Vaati going "Oh no, not another song cue!" if this setup somehow occurred in the Equestrian Wind Mage universe (one of my favorite stories on FimFiction written by LordSirivant). I say 'somehow' because after they take down one of Majora's avatars running loose in the Palace of Winds, they swore a vow that they would defy Majora to the bitter end, thus catching the attention of the Three Golden Goddesses. Scootaloo probably would have just gone to Vaati (who is also her adoptive father), and Vaati would have recruited some of his monsters to help with the construction of the carts. I hope that story arc doesn't die before LordSirivant finishes The Equestrian Wind Mage: Season 3. It's too good to stop now.

I took another moral from this though. Actions have consequences. Not just for you but for others. But you guys are entitled to your opinions.

2:03 Actually, learning physics starts in 8th grade

@HackiePuffs

5 жыл бұрын

Peaches n' Charlotte then why did my school make me learn it in 6th???

I watched the episode this morning this review is surprisingly accurate

Note everyone & everypony never take Firebrand's Medical suit or you'll get what coming in a bad way.

Hasbro: Hey, at least we sold the cars as toys...

@eevee_mon

4 жыл бұрын

They did

This might be the best opening gag you've ever done.

Lol I love the opening gag 😂. 4:16-4:18 😮 oh no he did not.

oh josh... you are literly awesome.one of my idols. keep up the good work.