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#1 Hazzat

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Posted 29 July 2011 - 08:10 PM

So yesterday I was trying to initiate another member of the herd, and after convincing him to watch an episode I was faced with the task of choosing one for him. In the end I chose Boast Busters because it starts with moustaches, but I was thinking about it later and I realised that was probably a bad choice. (In the end he resisted and insisted it was a "baby show". ;) )

So which do you think is the best episode to introduce people with? Now I've rethought I think Dragonshy, but I haven't thought very hard.

#2 KHBoy

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Posted 29 July 2011 - 08:43 PM

Well... obviously the first 2 episodes would be a decent choice... but...

Over A Barrel would probably a good starter.

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Posted 29 July 2011 - 08:45 PM

always go for bridle gossip or applebuck season, you can't fail.

#4 lumpunzik

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Posted 29 July 2011 - 09:06 PM

^ All these are good suggestions. A lot of people suggest winter wrap up but that's really a lot better for someone who is already into the show.

#5 Zak TH

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Posted 29 July 2011 - 09:42 PM

Winter wrap up is a no, the same goes for any other episode with a song in it.

I always thought Dragonshy was a good choice, or Party for one, though that one really needs to be watched the whole way through since it begins with parties, so if he/she's not willing to sit through one complete episode, I'd pick another.

#6 Sukotto

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Posted 29 July 2011 - 09:53 PM

the reason why I like the bridle gossip selection is because spike mentiones a zombi pony in Ponyville which instantly grabs the attention of anyone since zombies and girls really don't combine.

It makes the watcher wonder why they are talking about a zombi in a girl's sh.... oh wait... this show is awesome.

#7 Weylin

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 03:24 AM

I chose 'Applebuck season' for the lack of anything that could be possibly perceived as propaganda, since my parents cry about that sort of thing all the time.
But then they were annoyed by the constant back and forth between the farm and the short meetups with the other members.

meh, I don't know, maybe dragonshy would be good. I'd pick bridle gossip, but they would clearly see that as some racial sensitivity thing, and my parents are racist as hell LOL so they wouldn't like it

ugh >_>

#8 Natimus_Primehoof

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 04:30 AM

I generally go with 'swarm of the century'. Pinky Pie being random, Twilight spazzing out, and everybody gets a part.

#9 Ma5t3rMas0n

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 06:56 PM

I found that if you show the guy some fan made stuff like "Ponies: The Anthology" first, they will be more receptive to any episode...

#10 Zak TH

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 07:52 PM

I found that if you show the guy some fan made stuff like "Ponies: The Anthology" first, they will be more receptive to any episode...


An interesting tactic. I might have to test this out with some of my friends.

#11 Muffins_Kopp

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 07:57 PM

Use friends as testing subjects to see how bronies are made?
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