Nightly Roundup #789

Suddenly Diamond Tiara! She doesn't get a lot of headers now does she? Hopefully that helps fill the gap between all the haves and haves nots on EqD, though there is quite a long way to go to make sure everyone gets covered.

Time for the news ponies! Check it after the break yo.

Music of the Day #195

Moonbutt, that's all you need to know.

We have just 8 songs in this one.  They can't all have 15.  Get them below!

All the WHAT? - What Compilation

It has been a while since we saw one of these.  Maybe it's due to the whopping four minutes of what across all the seasons. 

Story: Let Them Eat Cake (New - Sequel 2)

[Slice of Life] "A story just as sweet as its stated subject matter. Anyone looking for a fluffy, short read should walk away happy from this one." -Pre-reader who likes sky pirates

Author: Ogopogo

Description: Princess Celestia takes a moment on her birthday to recall the cakes she has eaten and the memories they elicit.

Let Them Eat Cake
A Pie Worth Makin'
You Can't Take the Sky From Me (New Sequel)

Additional Tags: Cake

Poll Results: Which Element of Harmony Best Represents Your Good Side?

For a show about friendship, you guys sure do lack it! I'm surprised that came in last.  We have a ton of Fluttershys out there apparently.

Next poll: Should The Pony Version of Flash Sentry Meet Twilight?

20/66 Days of Pony - Green Isn't Your Color

Boy, if you thought rationalizing liking one fashion-oriented episode to yourself was tough...

While this episode's progression and ending moral lesson were fairly standard, it still stands out in the fandom's memory for the sheer number of memorable events and characters it introduced and inspired. Just to name a few, the character of Photo Finish gave birth to the wildly popular fandom-produced animation Picture Perfect Pony, Pinkie Pie's 'FOREVER' trope is still repeated today, and thousands were injured sticking cupcakes in their eyes while try to perform a vow of secrecy. Okay, maybe that was just me.

But honestly, I think the two most important things that we learned from this episode are that Rarity squeaks when she's happy and that marshmallow pony hooves turn into nightmare fuel when submerged in hot water too long. Who would have thought?

Be sure to catch Half Of The Show Artist's Pay Went Into Outfits For This Episode after the break.

Story Updates - October 6th

Story updates! Get them all below.

Drawfriend Stuff #948

This almost ended up with a Luna header, but her sister decided to steal the spot last second. 

Onward to the art!

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Milky Way

Japan Time - The Return of Harmony Part 2 - And Loads of Stuff!

As requested, we are bringing back Japan Time posts for season two, starting with the second part of The Return of Harmony.  If you liked Discord from a few days ago, expect loads more of that in this one. We also have some catch up links:

Episodes
Episode 25- Party of One
Episode 26 - The Best Night Ever 
Season 2 Episode 1 - The Return of Harmony Part 1

Songs
Singing Telegram
At the Gala
Pony Pokey

And get the embed below the break!

Discussion: You Have Been Tasked With Introducing Pony Society to Humans, What Do You Bring?

We have been watching pony society from our dimension for three years now, and science has finally discovered a way to travel there. As far as we know, they are completely oblivious to the existence of humans.

As someone who spends way too much time with pony, you have been chosen as an ambassador for first contact.  You need to choose five things that best represent the good side of the human race, including:

• Some form of music, be that an album or specific song. 
• A film (player and TV included).
• A work of art.
• A picture of a famous land mark or wonder of the world.  
• The final item is anything you wish. 

Choose wisely! Make the human race look good! Body pillows and internet searches should probably be left at home!

It's Still Applejack Month

So, how are you celebrating apple pone?

Story: The Fallacy Of Epiphany

[Slice of Life] "This is a little more thoughtful than the average fanfic, but even if the greater meaning proves elusive, this story proves itself worthwhile with great characterization and a masterful use of understatement." -Pre-reader who likes sky pirates

Author: RazgrizS57

Description: Princess Celestia has watched Twilight grow, develop, and endure. Twilight has exceeded her expectations each and every time, and now she's enjoying a productive life full of joy and wonder. As far as Celestia is concerned, their studies together had ended quite some time ago. But there's still one thing she'd like for her learn, something she can't exactly teach.

The Fallacy Of Epiphany

Additional Tags: Stop and smell the roses

Spotlight Music: Princess of the Sun / Gallop On! / DeCadence

We have three wildly different songs this time around, starting with some autotuney electronic vocals, followed by a bit of classic orchestral, and finishing with DEATH METAL. Get them all below!

1.) Evening Star - Princess of the Sun
2.) Night Breeze - Gallop On!
3.) Secret Metal - DeCadence

Animation: Epic Beignet Time

That pony's voice has to be the highest I've heard yet, but this is a pretty cute animation anyway.  Have some rule 63 Pinkie and a baker pony below.

Story: Un-Birthday for a Princess

[Slice of Life]

Author: Slate Sadpony

Description: When Pinkie Pie finds out that Luna hasn't celebrated a birthday in over a millenium, she is determined to help Luna make up for missed parties with the biggest, best un-birthday bash ever. But all Luna wants is quiet, personal time with ponies who care about her. Can Pinkie learn to understand what Luna needs from her little pink friend?

Un-Birthday for a Princess

Additional Tags: Pinkie Pie throws Luna a party.

Light Up Cutie Mark Funrise Plushie

Get those spaghetti manes ready, because Funrise looks to have upgraded their usual plush line with some light up cutie mark stuff.  So far I've only gotten one report of these from a Toys R' Us in California.  I'm sure they will spread everywhere eventually though considering you guys have already bought a whopping one million of the usual ones.

Thanks to Comcast for the heads up!

(Update: Toys Listed on their website) 

Slight Possible Pony Reference in The Simpsons

The Simpsons has been around forever. Their references are usually incredibly subtle, but they do have them pretty often.  As part of the Treehouse of Horror XXIV episode, a very short clip has Lisa mumbling about "rainbow" and Bart responding with "Oh… Not the pony dream again." It could be unrelated, though it's fun to assume it's a real thing.  The only way we will ever know is if someone asks them!

Head on down below the break for the clip.  Thanks to Richfiles for that one, and everyone else that sent it in as well.