Author Topic: Pony references for the older crowd (Read 5937 times)

Narei Mooncatt · « **on:** September 17, 2011, 03:03:40 pm »

It's been mentioned several times there there's a lot of references in the FiM series that are aimed to times gone by. Be it musical influences, jokes, etc. I'm curious how many of these could be pointed out and where are they? For example:

Friendship is Magic Part 2 @ 7:45 in, Pinky Pie's song. Twighlight's reaction is because of the groaner songs in earlier cartoons

Ticket Master @ 17:30 and Bird in the Hoof @ 16:10 Benny Hill style chase scenes

I know I've seen many others, but can't think of where they were off hoof.

Ziel · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:12:57 pm »

Spike floating and using his tail like a propeller when he's infatuated with Rarity. I can't pinpoint what cartoon that would have been from, but I know I've seen similar things in other classic toons.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:16:37 pm »

This calls for yet another SEASON 1 MARE-THON!

Really any excuse will work.

Narei Mooncatt · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:18:01 pm »

Quote from: Kaloyan Alett on September 17, 2011, 03:16:37 pm

This calls for yet another SEASON 1 MARE-THON!

Really any excuse will work.

Pretty much what I was thinking.

489109 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2011, 08:42:40 pm »

Rarity's song "Art of the Dress" being taken from the much older musical by Stephen Soundheim's Dinner with George "Stitching it Together".

Sheeta · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:45:04 pm »

When Derpy drops the pile'o stuff on Twilight in Feeling Pinkie Keen, that's classic Warner Bros./MGM toonage right there.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:49:39 pm »

Quote from: Sheeta on September 17, 2011, 09:45:04 pm

When Derpy drops the pile'o stuff on Twilight in Feeling Pinkie Keen, that's classic Warner Bros./MGM toonage right there.

Almost that entire episode is a callback to the old loony tunes in just how off-the-wall it is. Twilight being in bandages, all the stuff that happens to her throughout the episode, even her bursting into flames of rage is practically a "Wild taake" like the toons of old always did.

Ziel · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2011, 02:01:51 am »

Quote from: Kaloyan Alett on September 17, 2011, 09:49:39 pm

Quote from: Sheeta on September 17, 2011, 09:45:04 pm
When Derpy drops the pile'o stuff on Twilight in Feeling Pinkie Keen, that's classic Warner Bros./MGM toonage right there.
Almost that entire episode is a callback to the old loony tunes in just how off-the-wall it is. Twilight being in bandages, all the stuff that happens to her throughout the episode, even her bursting into flames of rage is practically a "Wild taake" like the toons of old always did.

Don't forget sneaking around in a bush. Pretty classic. Also when spike tries to help and his legs are too short.

Narei Mooncatt · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2011, 04:19:23 am »

Can't remember the episode, but they were watching a comet show or something and Spike fell into the punch bowl and they made the Spiked Punch joke.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2011, 11:35:39 am »

Quote from: Narei Mooncatt on September 18, 2011, 04:19:23 am

Can't remember the episode, but they were watching a comet show or something and Spike fell into the punch bowl and they made the Spiked Punch joke.

"Owls well that ends well".

Kay Alett · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2011, 01:02:57 pm »

In Boast Busters when Twilight is floating the water tower and milks all the cows there is a tiny line where a cows says "Call me".

There's also the mention of "Huffy the Magic Dragon" in Owls well that Ends well and Spikes Donut line in The Best Night Ever.
"Hey Pony Joe, another donut."
"I think you've had enough..."
"Another donut! Extra sprinkles!"

TCD · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2011, 10:28:37 pm »

Swarm of the Century: "Rainbow Dash, you distract them! Everyone else, we'll build an exact replica of Ponyville over there!"

A throwback to Blazing Saddles, where the bad guys are distracted...and then directed to an exact replica of the town!

489109 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:11:16 am »

Nice Catch, I love Blazig Saddles. Its up there in my top 20 movies of all times somewhere.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:34:27 pm »

Quote from: TCD on September 18, 2011, 10:28:37 pm

Swarm of the Century: "Rainbow Dash, you distract them! Everyone else, we'll build an exact replica of Ponyville over there!"

A throwback to Blazing Saddles, where the bad guys are distracted...and then directed to an exact replica of the town!

That same episode has Rainbow Dash controlling a tornado, when it starts to go out of control sshe screams "I can't hold it! She's breaking up!"

A line made famous by Scotty on the original Star Trek.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2011, 05:51:45 pm »

In Griffon the Brush-off when Pinkie Pie is chasing Rainbow Dash, shes bouncing around like Pepe Le Pew and just like him she's twice as fast as the one she's chasing.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #15 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:15:22 am »

I just remembered that when Fluttershy bumps into Gilda she yells at Fluttershy "I'm walking here!". Though i've forgetten the name of the movie its from.

Kobuk · « **Reply #16 on:** September 21, 2011, 05:52:45 pm »

Quote from: Kaloyan Alett on September 21, 2011, 09:15:22 am

I just remembered that when Fluttershy bumps into Gilda she yells at Fluttershy "I'm walking here!". Though i've forgetten the name of the movie its from.

Didn't Marty McFly say that line in "Back to the Future, Part 2" movie? I'm pretty sure he did.

Narei Mooncatt · « **Reply #17 on:** September 21, 2011, 07:03:04 pm »

Quote from: Kobuk on September 21, 2011, 05:52:45 pm

Quote from: Kaloyan Alett on September 21, 2011, 09:15:22 am
I just remembered that when Fluttershy bumps into Gilda she yells at Fluttershy "I'm walking here!". Though i've forgetten the name of the movie its from.

Didn't Marty McFly say that line in "Back to the Future, Part 2" movie? I'm pretty sure he did.

You're correct, but also from Midnight Cowboy. I'd link to it, but has a bit of swearing in the scene, so not really appropriate. Careful if you go hunting it down.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #18 on:** September 24, 2011, 03:17:09 pm »

Its already been said but how many noticed this?

Mouse over for spoilage.

Spoiler: show

Kobuk · « **Reply #19 on:** September 24, 2011, 03:18:51 pm »

Quote from: Kaloyan Alett on September 24, 2011, 03:17:09 pm

Its already been said but how many noticed this?

Mouse over for spoilage.

Spoiler: show
The ending of the new episode mirrored the ending of the first Star Wars

Yep, I noticed.

489109 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 24, 2011, 03:27:57 pm »

Quote from: Kaloyan Alett on September 24, 2011, 03:17:09 pm

Its already been said but how many noticed this?

Absolutely, thats what I mentioned in the Season Two discussion phread. I caught onto it pretty quickly and was laughing my butt off by the time the credits were rolling.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #21 on:** October 05, 2011, 01:32:29 am »

Going back to the Star Wars references, i was just waatching the first episode and I noticed that when NMM shows up the background music sounds VERY close to the music that plays for Darth Vader, especially when Twilight says "I know who you are! You're the mare in the moon! Nightmare Moon!" and then the music almost sounds identical to Vaders theme.

Landrav · « **Reply #22 on:** October 05, 2011, 09:04:34 am »

I about fell out of my chair when the ending scene of s2 ep 2 started. I kept saying to myself, "No, they're not really doing this, are they?" They were.

Someone needs to cut up FiM episodes and set them to the Star Wars movies.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #23 on:** October 05, 2011, 09:12:55 am »

I'm sure somepony out there is working on it. We'll likely see it around the ending of season two.

489109 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 05, 2011, 11:57:08 am »

So how you everypony cast the roles for a MLP/SW cross over PMV? The unicorns would have to be the Jedi I'm thinking, since they come with horns that can be modified to glow like lightsabres. But lets run down a few princible characters:

Princess Leah:
Darth Vader:
Luke Skywalker:
Obi Wan (Ben):
Han Solo:
Chewbaca:
C3PO:
R2D2:

Grand Moff Tarkin:
Uncle Owen:
Aunt Beru:
Greedo:
Jawas:
Tusken Warriors:
Storm Troopers:
Rebel Soldiers:
The Modul Nodes:
Mos Eisley Spacers:
Imperial Officers:

Here is my picks

Princess Leah: Fluttershy
Darth Vader: Nightmare Moon
Luke Skywalker: Twilight Sparkle
Obi Wan (Ben): Apple Jack
Han Solo: Rainbow Dash
Chewbaca: Rarity
C3PO: Spike
R2D2: Pinkie Pie

Grand Moff Tarkin: Clyde Pie
Uncle Owen: Sheriff Silverstar
Aunt Beru: Berry Punch
Greedo: Gilda
Jawas: Cutie Mark Crusaders
Tusken Warrior: Zecora
Storm Troopers: Canterlot Royal Guard
Tie Fighter Pilots: The Shadowbolts
Rebel Soldiers: Ponyville Ponies
Rebel Pilots: The Thunderbolts
The Modul Nodes: Octavia and the Gala Band
Mos Eisley Spacers: Clousdale Ponies
Imperial Officer: Hoity Toity
Deathstar: Tom