That was good and all, but you forgot to highlight the most watershed MLP moment...Lyra sitting human-style on a random bench which undoubtedly is a parody of any human who has ever (for whatever reason in their life) chosen to sit on a bench.
I have watched a marathon from season 1 to 5 and then I look up the fan stuff and ask. Wait who? They never did anything in the show! How do you know their names!, they never said anything about them! So many characters people make art work and jokes off but I don't even know they exist cause nothing is every done besides the main characters so I don't get it
in scare master there was a girl who was dressed as sailor moon in the background. I think it's safe to say the designers watched too much sailor moon when designing the episodes
mega meloetta Me too i was like *OMGOSH ITS SAILOR MOOOOOOOOON I KEPT ON REPLYING SO MY SISTER AND MOM COULD SEE IT CAUSE THEY LIKE SAILOR MOON AND MLP
I love that even though you pick to the Game of Thrones reference for that episode I love that you still showed Rainbow Dash's big Grinch Smile as well.
castleprice again this was said a long time ago so just shut up and keep comments that don't want to be heard to yourself because this might affect a lot of people so move on
If you look up the definition of a parody, you'll most likely read that a parody is "an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect." Some of these references can be considered exaggerations, so they are technically parodies.
The thing I got from the Beatles reference was the fact that Pinkie was left sad when John, Paul and George were walking away was basically pointing out that Ringo was the only one that wasn't involved with the break up of the band.
A reference I spotted in '' Where the Apple lies'' was the twins from ''The Shining'' It is a newer episode but when Applejack is walking through the halls of the hospital to the lecture hall for a few frames they are in the background staring right at the camera.
Yeeey, thanks for mentioning the Sailor Moon stuff!^^ It's my favourite show! Btw, Big Mcintosh's transformation even has very similar music to Sailor Moon's.
There is also a reference to "The Shining" in "Where the apple lies" where when they go to the hospital, there is a pair of identical ponies who are dressed like the Siamese twins.
Also, there is a Shining reference in the episode where Apple Bloom learns about the lie that ended up almost ruining the Apple-Rich trades. There are two twins standing right next to one another, staring into the camera and smiling. Just for a second, though.
I started to notice a lot of funny celebrities appearance like Gordon Ramsay in "Spice up your life". They got all the WRINKLES on Gordon Faces on that PONY! haha
I like the "Apocalypse Now" reference in "May the Best Pet Win". Rainbow Dash races all potential pets through Ghastly Gorge, all set to "Ride of the Valkyries" which was featured in the Vietnam War classic.
Lightning Bliss Please ignore castleprice's comment as it is dumb to bring back something dark from the past and if you do see his comment and I effected you in any way I am truly sorry
Personally I thought that Princess Big Mac was only referencing a stunt Peter New pulled at a convention panel, where he wore a red dress with wings and a horn. I totally missed the Sailor Moon similarity.
Huh, I am surprised to have missed some of these. Thanks for the video. A fun one to consider as well, Top Ten Most Influential People of the Brony Fandom. (Seth, Fritzybeat, Black Gryphon, etc.)
You forgot when Discord sings “Glass Of Water,” there’s a clip where Cadence and Twilight are dressed as characters from Harry Potter, having Twilight dress as Harry Potter
Ninjago & my little pony have some references 1: the 6 elements 2: the characters personality 3: the realm 4: the history of both realms 5: the movie script 6: the past of Jay & applejack's parents
I never knew about the pony versions of Sailor Mars, Venus and Jupiter in 'Cutie Re-Mark' - suppose that just leaves out Sailor Mercury. Also, there was a pony actually dressed like Sailor moon in 'Scare Master'.
castleprice dude seriously these comments where from a long time ago so keep comments that are rude to yourself because that was in the past now just move on
7:21 in spongebob flying Dutchman episode, you can also hear flying Dutchman did wolf howl sound effects. It is reminiscent of references to anime in 5th season of my little pony.
There is another Shining reference with the two twin fillies at the end of the hospital corridor in the episode where applejack was having the flashback of lying over and over again. I can't remember the name of the episode though.
Christian Tracey Yup And finally a Beatles commenter! And I think it's because people know that Pinkie exists while no one knew the only Blue eyed adorable child Ringo existed but now they know. That's good =3
Ok, I get the Daft Punk reference... but you missed the one right before it. Rarity's previous costume was right out of 'Yellow Submarine' ... The Beatles. Frank Pony
Maybe is my own memory problem but do anyone feel the same like me that Dr.Who's voice is exactly same as the professor in back to the future (it's an old movie)
Season Five finale, Fallout Equestria references, PowerPonies, all the superhero references, and my personal favorite being a Jokers origin/The Killing Joke reference that Spike showed Twilight when introducing the mane-iac.
I'm not sure about it (since it would be a pretty obscure reference, even for an older brony) but Discord's current nice behavior seems sort of familiar. Much as classic "bad" Discord's behavior seems to be heavily influenced by that of Star Trek's Q (naturally), current nicer discord seems to me to be taking it's inspiration from another animated dragon; Burgess Meredith's portrayal of Puff the Magic Dragon in the cartoon movies done in the late 70's. There even seems to be one direct reference; when Discord eats the salad made of paper (in the opening of the second or third movie, Puff reveals that he likes to dine on homework.)
Discord could fill an entire list of parodies/references given he sort of breaks the fourth wall, the master of chaos and providing pop culture/real life references.
My fav is VERY subtle, In Princess Spike that scene where the delegates are leading a protest Spike's legs go into a circle and he even starts going faster, a HUGE nod to the original Sonic games where one of the shield's speeds you up, legs circle, and goes faster! Not to mention the WHOLE character of Rainbow Dash
In the episode "Do princess dream of magic sheep", I think that there is also a reference to Neil Gaiman's, Sandman. When Rarity's cat is pursuing a little pony, I like to believe that it is a reference from a little cat that dreams the exact same thing, except that the kitty is dreaming on pursuing humans xD.
I love Sailor Moon (and anime in general), and when I first saw that Sailor Moon reference, I sat completely straight and yelled "SAILOR MOON!!!!!!!" It was awesome 😄✌
"It's the most basic of jokes!"
"You're the most basic of jokes."
Slow clap for Maud Pie
and Peggy
Maud: You're the most basic of jokes.
Me: Needing some ointment for the burn, Discord?
When
That was good and all, but you forgot to highlight the most watershed MLP moment...Lyra sitting human-style on a random bench which undoubtedly is a parody of any human who has ever (for whatever reason in their life) chosen to sit on a bench.
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I have watched a marathon from season 1 to 5 and then I look up the fan stuff and ask. Wait who?
They never did anything in the show!
How do you know their names!, they never said anything about them!
So many characters people make art work and jokes off but I don't even know they exist cause nothing is every done besides the main characters so I don't get it
in scare master there was a girl who was dressed as sailor moon in the background. I think it's safe to say the designers watched too much sailor moon when designing the episodes
I noticed!
***** I know
mega meloetta
Me too i was like *OMGOSH ITS SAILOR MOOOOOOOOON I KEPT ON REPLYING SO MY SISTER AND MOM COULD SEE IT CAUSE THEY LIKE SAILOR MOON AND MLP
mega meloetta yeah I love it though I'm like on episode 4 or 5
Yeah, Sailor Moon is awesome!^^
There are also all characters ponified in the comics with their planet symbols as cutie marks.
I love that even though you pick to the Game of Thrones reference for that episode I love that you still showed Rainbow Dash's big Grinch Smile as well.
Interesting, I never noticed Sailor Jupiter, Mars, or Venus before, but that's pretty cool!
socialanimeranger86 I saw it, but didn't quite put my finger on it that time. Sweet.
Wow, does that mean she’s kindo sailor starlight?
The best part about the Doctor Whooves reference is that he even wore the scarf.
*Tom Baker is the best Doctor, and no one can tell me otherwise!*
DEGRUNGEON and the longest runnin doctor
DEGRUNGEON doctor whooves is ment to be a point version of Doctor who
TookKritic did a really good job voicing this O3O
castleprice again this was said a long time ago so just shut up and keep comments that don't want to be heard to yourself because this might affect a lot of people so move on
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Pinkie rose THATS MY BETTA FISHS NAME XD
Is no body gonna talk about how cute applejack looks when she noticed there was no tea in the cup?
7:31
HOW DID I NOT SEE THE SHINING REFERENCE IN THE EPISODE!?!?!?!?
+Ivory Keys IKR?! Totally missed that one.
Too busy focusing on Discord.
I have seen a ball room being flooded in cartoons before. Class three thousand with spaghetti sauce flooding the cafeteria
Mr. Kekington Same
It's also in the comics in #4
These aren't parodies these are references.
yea
If you look up the definition of a parody, you'll most likely read that a parody is "an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect."
Some of these references can be considered exaggerations, so they are technically parodies.
I wish it was more fan made content
+PANDA POP same
There's a difference?!
09:31 That was THE funniest moment in the entire series for me. I was laughing for nearly 10 minutes, punching things, and trying not to wet my pants.
I love seeing the references and parodies the show does.
Sgt. Pinkie’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
The thing I got from the Beatles reference was the fact that Pinkie was left sad when John, Paul and George were walking away was basically pointing out that Ringo was the only one that wasn't involved with the break up of the band.
Dr.Whooves is not parody of Dr. Who, he's the real Dr. Who.
He is both
agreed
Yes an experiment went wrong and he became ponified
Fanfic Writers start writing!
nope, cuz he is able to change his form every time he regenerates, correct me if i'm wrong (BTW i don't mean look, only species)
A reference I spotted in '' Where the Apple lies'' was the twins from ''The Shining'' It is a newer episode but when Applejack is walking through the halls of the hospital to the lecture hall for a few frames they are in the background staring right at the camera.
My favourite was the anime references especially SAILOR MOON!!!!!
mine too
YAY!!
👍 awesome
Fighting evil by moonlight.....
she is the one with the real fight
Yeeey, thanks for mentioning the Sailor Moon stuff!^^ It's my favourite show! Btw, Big Mcintosh's transformation even has very similar music to Sailor Moon's.
At 7:35 Rainbow dash said WHAT ARE THOOOOOOOOSE
+Xu Ni lol
...
Lol
Grow up
That's a normal thing to say
There is also a reference to "The Shining" in "Where the apple lies" where when they go to the hospital, there is a pair of identical ponies who are dressed like the Siamese twins.
Also, there is a Shining reference in the episode where Apple Bloom learns about the lie that ended up almost ruining the Apple-Rich trades. There are two twins standing right next to one another, staring into the camera and smiling. Just for a second, though.
bob ross discord beats everything
I started to notice a lot of funny celebrities appearance like Gordon Ramsay in "Spice up your life". They got all the WRINKLES on Gordon Faces on that PONY! haha
I like the "Apocalypse Now" reference in "May the Best Pet Win". Rainbow Dash races all potential pets through Ghastly Gorge, all set to "Ride of the Valkyries" which was featured in the Vietnam War classic.
Noice job there Toon!!! Loved the list ^^
Lightning Bliss Please ignore castleprice's comment as it is dumb to bring back something dark from the past and if you do see his comment and I effected you in any way I am truly sorry
I love MLP cuz it features jokes and memes like that. S6 features funny faces and puns and it makes the show better...
I think the Big Mac transformation qualifies as a reference to just about every magical girl show ever, truth be told.
Personally I thought that Princess Big Mac was only referencing a stunt Peter New pulled at a convention panel, where he wore a red dress with wings and a horn. I totally missed the Sailor Moon similarity.
Huh, I am surprised to have missed some of these. Thanks for the video. A fun one to consider as well, Top Ten Most Influential People of the Brony Fandom. (Seth, Fritzybeat, Black Gryphon, etc.)
I like how when he's announcing the Bob Ross reference, he's using an animation error. Discord's beard isn't moving along with his mouth.
You need to make a list of the top 10 Pony facial expressions. Fluttershy's facial expression at 7:27 is perfect!
at 8:03 the guy talking to sailor mars and venus looks like kunzite he even has a quantize as his cutie mark
You forgot when Discord sings “Glass Of Water,” there’s a clip where Cadence and Twilight are dressed as characters from Harry Potter, having Twilight dress as Harry Potter
Other list
There's also in Season 8 where Starlight Glimmer uses her horn to shoot Kamehameha wave at discord.
The Hoofields and the McColts always reminded me of the Veggietales' story about the flibber-o-loos.
I definitely loved how in Scare Master there were two ponies in the background dressed a Jem and Sailor Moon.
I know an Easter egg or parody:When rainbow dash tries to stop winter, she does the grinch smile. Didn't u realize that? Not to be mean tho 😐
ShinebugVlogs I saw that too
Ninjago & my little pony have some references
1: the 6 elements
2: the characters personality
3: the realm
4: the history of both realms
5: the movie script
6: the past of Jay & applejack's parents
I love the Beatles reference💙💙💙
I loved when the Doctor put on Tom Bakers scarf.
That Shining reference went way over my head though
I immediately saw Back To The Future, Discord Bob Ross, Hootfields Mcolts, other stuff.
I never knew about the pony versions of Sailor Mars, Venus and Jupiter in 'Cutie Re-Mark' - suppose that just leaves out Sailor Mercury. Also, there was a pony actually dressed like Sailor moon in 'Scare Master'.
I knew that the Big Mac transformation WAS a Sailor Moon reverence!!
**Reference
no way
+SweetStep Studio
"Fighting evil by moonlight,
Apple-bucking by daylight,
Never galloping from a real fight,
He is the one named Princess Mac!"
+HeartlessNobody1992 lol Yup!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Also, the way Twilight Sparkle dresses in Scare Master reminds me of the Olympic god of wisdom, Athena.
Awesome job by ToonKritic voicing the part ^.^
castleprice dude seriously these comments where from a long time ago so keep comments that are rude to yourself because that was in the past now just move on
Damn, Hasbro really likes to throw in references. Heck, I think there was even a Link pony in the background in one of the episodes
You should've included 'One bit, two bit' as it's a parody of 'Wabbit Season, Duck Season'.
"You're the most basic joke of all time"
DAMN Maude! 😅😅😅😆😆
Oh boy... I forgot ToonKritic was in this... this feels very uncomfortable now.
7:26 That adorable smile always makes me think of Katia managan from the web comic Prequel
see watchpony does something brilliant that watchmojo doesn't: have a link to the original video in the description
7:21 in spongebob flying Dutchman episode, you can also hear flying Dutchman did wolf howl sound effects. It is reminiscent of references to anime in 5th season of my little pony.
rarity said good grief I squealed
9:46 is also an Adventure Time reference, because this scene is set up just like it!
What about countess coloratura when she was gone lady gaga style?
Lady Gaga is best singing waifu
With that said; I am also surprised when there was a whole episode referencing Gaga
5:31 I suppose ringo starr aka the first narrater for Thomas and Friends
biggest parody ever.... WatchPony - WatchMojo and CinemaSins - AnimeSins XD
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MaxiAngel no you're wrong the ultimate parody it it's bionicle it's bionicle
MaxiAngel Lol
Technically, even Big Mac's transformation theme was a reference to Sailor Moon, seeing how similar it was to the Sailor Moon transformation theme.
there were alot of references in season 5
There is another Shining reference with the two twin fillies at the end of the hospital corridor in the episode where applejack was having the flashback of lying over and over again.
I can't remember the name of the episode though.
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I totally did not notice the Charlie Brown Reference in Made in Marehattan. They even had a pony walk by in a knock of Charlie Brown's shirt.
My favorite parody was Countess Rara parodying Lady Gaga
I literally just yelled in the middle of the night "Holy shit it's Ringo!" My god. How did I manage to miss that?
Huh..?
If they ever make a Hetalia reference, I will have a massive fan-seizure.
Same
Same XD
Sameeee
Fluffles Ragdoll Hetalia was my first anime
Colleen Stringer _was_?
It sounds like you changed your name XD
5:29
“Wait..who’s that in the background?”
Me: *screeching “RINGO”*
I forgot about bob Ross!😂
Thank you sooo much. That Bob Ross reference has been killing me and I didn't know his name.
Some animator must really like sailor moon
sure ok
“Game of ponies”
*cue game of thrones theme*
I guess Pinkie was Ringo LOL
Christian Tracey
Yup
And finally a Beatles commenter! And I think it's because people know that Pinkie exists while no one knew the only Blue eyed adorable child Ringo existed but now they know. That's good =3
Ok, I get the Daft Punk reference... but you missed the one right before it. Rarity's previous costume was right out of 'Yellow Submarine' ... The Beatles.
Frank Pony
I want to see a Rick and Morty reference :P
Something like Vinyl playing "Get Schwifty" 😂
We got one, kind of, in Grannies Gone Wild! In the line to the Wild Blue Yonder, you can see two ponies that look exactly like Rick and Morty!
Wasn't rarity also in a Beatles
"Sergeant peppers lonely hearts club band " reference
also catdog was in there ....
also did anyone scream anime or SAILORMOON!?
no just me ? k
That one with the little sweater boy killed me. I didn't know they are even alloud to put a so obvious refrence to a scary movie!
i knew big mac secretly was gay c:
?
eeyup! I don't know what you're talking bout
Maybe is my own memory problem but do anyone feel the same like me that Dr.Who's voice is exactly same as the professor in back to the future (it's an old movie)
Best parody are doctor whooves
I agree😛😛😛😛
Season Five finale, Fallout Equestria references, PowerPonies, all the superhero references, and my personal favorite being a Jokers origin/The Killing Joke reference that Spike showed Twilight when introducing the mane-iac.
“You always get excited when you see a reference” bro, I screamed at 10 pm when I saw the Back to the Future reference and the Bob Ross one.
Kind of makes it Bittersweet Sweet knowing that it's toon critic doing the narrating.
Sucks he was so big in the fandom.
That kind of stuff happens.
I'm not sure about it (since it would be a pretty obscure reference, even for an older brony) but Discord's current nice behavior seems sort of familiar. Much as classic "bad" Discord's behavior seems to be heavily influenced by that of Star Trek's Q (naturally), current nicer discord seems to me to be taking it's inspiration from another animated dragon; Burgess Meredith's portrayal of Puff the Magic Dragon in the cartoon movies done in the late 70's. There even seems to be one direct reference; when Discord eats the salad made of paper (in the opening of the second or third movie, Puff reveals that he likes to dine on homework.)
I love the fact that there are two references to The Shining in MLP.
Discord could fill an entire list of parodies/references given he sort of breaks the fourth wall, the master of chaos and providing pop culture/real life references.
I loved the Dr Whooves references, but I didn't think it would be on the list! Or the top one for that matter!
My fav is VERY subtle, In Princess Spike that scene where the delegates are leading a protest Spike's legs go into a circle and he even starts going faster, a HUGE nod to the original Sonic games where one of the shield's speeds you up, legs circle, and goes faster! Not to mention the WHOLE character of Rainbow Dash
8:05 the stallion was Kunzite, an evil general from Sailor Moon
3:30 i thought i heared "Twat" instead of Twilight
In the episode "Do princess dream of magic sheep", I think that there is also a reference to Neil Gaiman's, Sandman. When Rarity's cat is pursuing a little pony, I like to believe that it is a reference from a little cat that dreams the exact same thing, except that the kitty is dreaming on pursuing humans xD.
One more thing that proves Doctor Hooves is a time lord is that he repeatedly shows up as an earth pony, a pegasus, or a unicorn.
ToonKritic did a Splendid Job voicing here!! :D
Rarity has both a daft punk AND stg. Peppers costume!!!
I USED TO WATCH BOB ROSS ALL THE TIME!! until I got a phone. XD
Who else only came here for The Beatles reference?
I love Sailor Moon (and anime in general), and when I first saw that Sailor Moon reference, I sat completely straight and yelled "SAILOR MOON!!!!!!!" It was awesome 😄✌
Also, Matt Smith bow tie, David Tennant's hair and Tom Baker's scarf. I freaked out! I love Doctor Whooves and I love that they made him Cannon.
I LITERALLY LAUGHED WHEN DAFT PUNK SUIT WAS IN THE SHOW.
5:29 That's probably George Harrison
I love the beatles refrences in my little pony