The first minute is kind of ruined, since we already know who Babs Seed is and what she looks like, though I suppose for those who aren't spoiled by the promos and clips, it would make sense. Apple Bloom fussing over what to wear is awfully similar to Rarity, though...
Cindy Morrow... She's known for writing introspective character-driven stories. Makes sense, seeing as this will focus on Babs Seed and why she's a bully. Good choice, I must say.
I like Applejack's all plain-faced while the CMC are bouncing around! X3
OH, Sweetie Belle used a bit of magic! That's adorable! I wonder if she can use magic properly yet...
Geez, with a welcome like this, no wonder she'd feel overwhelmed and annoyed... Especially with them butting in before she can complete her sentences... Though she certainly seems nice enough. I also don't mind her voice. Yeah, it's a bit deep and masculine, but unlike a certain blonde-haired pegasus, I'd say it's appropriate. You can tell right away that she resents not having a cutie mark... Not unlike how Apple Bloom reacted when Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon made fun of her for it. Only unlike Apple Bloom, who'd rather avoid it all together, Babs Seed is confrontational about it. She don't take crap from nopony! ...At least that's what I assume...
That's so hilarious and cute, the CMC showing Babs around their clubhouse, and Sweetie Belle fake eating to show them where they eat their lunch! And they place where they "think of great ideas", funny stuff! But in a really cute way, like Winnie the Pooh, you know what I mean?
So this "Summer Harvest Parade". I didn't notice it much before, but I'm guessing this'll be important later on. I think that's a really impressive float they managed to create on their own.
I also like how shy and hesitant Babs Seed seems at first... It kind of makes me relate to her a bit... I'm usually quite and don't talk much, but then you start pushing my buttons... well, watch out... Only I do it on the obvious jerks, not to the people trying to be my friends.
Actually, isn't this oddly similar to Sweet & Elite? A pony trying to fit in with people who obviously you should NOT be associated with or suck up to, only to realize they're better off with the people (ponies) that actually care about them and like them for who they are? Then again, Rarity didn't try to fit in by hurting others.
...You know what's wrong with bullies on TV and movies? Their means of taunting others are so stupid and lame... "Lame-kin", really? That's the best you can come up with? Well, given that her special talent is that she has no actual talent, I wouldn't expect any less. OR MORE! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
So yeah, Babs starts acting like a jerk... And yet I can't help but adore her design! That mane, I just love it! And her freckles, awesome!
But you know, I'd be more afraid of getting beaten up then being labeled a "snitch" (seriously, that's the BEST reason they could come up with the keep the CMC from talking?). Even still, I think it's a good idea to tell someone the way someone's been acting towards you. Regardless of their reasoning, behavior like this is just unacceptable... Yet you'd be surprised how often it just goes under the radar in schools across the nation (by which I mean the US, I can't really speak for Europe or anywhere else).
So, here's the song... Like I've said before, it has a very 80's feel... Hell, the way it's song feels, to me personally, very reminiscent of Alvin and the Chipmunks. Or in this case, the Chipettes. Only less sped up and squeaky. Hell, I have to say, compared to the other times they've sung songs, Apple bloom sounds a lot more chipper and is a better singer than before. Scootaloo, too. I can just smell all the remixes of this song, and I'm loving it already! XD
The CMC drinking milkshakes is so adorable!!! :D
This song also makes me hate DT & SS even more, getting such a kid out of seeing the CMC tormented. Like, screw them, and screw all character archetypes like them! It's like the only reason characters like them exist is so that we can hate them! No depth, no personality, just some bitches we can all hate, and I hate that! (hate-ception, lol)
That movie reel scene was pretty awesome, too. Those "let's all go to the lobby" character feel similar to the
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends gang...
Oh that part where they brought back the "bump, sugar lump, whatever" thing... You can see Babs trying to fit in, but it's so obvious they don't really care about her...
Poor Sweetie Belle...

OH LOOK, IT'S HER DAD ON THE DOCKS!!!! Wait, is that where Sweetie Belle lives? Yeah, she lives with her parents, doesn't she? Maybe we'll get to see more of them here... Then again, maybe not.
Thing about fighting back, that's basically what you're encouraged to do. It kind of makes me mad. See, here on this forum, I've run into quite a few people, I won't name who, that treat bullying like no big deal, and say they never had a bullying problem, because they fought back. Well, I fought back once. I got detention, and the kid got off scot-free. To make matters worse, he still teased me, albeit slightly less so. Violence. Solves. NOTHING! Especially when you're not that good at fighting back to begin with.
Pinkie Pie Parasprite Polka music returns!
I think it's funny that the CMC are going "moo" when it's proven that cows can talk.
OMG, Golden Sweetie Belle!!!!!! X3
"Emergency edible boots"? W-wow...
Also, remember what I mentioned about how I fought back and the guy teasing me got off scot-free? This situation feels very, VERY similar to that. Since they never bothered to tell anyone they were being bullied, Babs Seed is going to be the one to look like a victim, while the CMC are going to be punished for humiliating her... This could only end badly... if their plan goes without a hitch.
This music is kind of similar to the music from Dragonshy, when the ponies are suiting up... They say is a similar melody to the
A-Team music. I wouldn't know, I never watched the
A-Team.
The CMC are cute when they're tired... Well, they're cute all the time, but you know what I mean.
Bon-Bon and Lyra hanging out together! Also, Pinkie's a jerk sometimes... Spike crawling off is actually kind of funny, in how animalistic he acts like.
ALL the floats look like fruits & vegetables, why would DT & SS make fun of the CMC's just for looking like a pumpkin? Come to think of it, why are they even living in Ponyville? Their "kind" is better suited to Canterlot... Although Filthy Rich seems like a decent enough stallion, questionable business tactics aside. He probably wouldn't live their anyway, given his name and... er-hem, appearance.
"Isn't it smashing?" She said that before, in The Sisterhooves Social, which I think Cindy Morrow also wrote... Incoming Nigel Thornberry gags!
Oh, so THAT'S what the mattress was for... I guess it was kind of obvious now that I think about it.
And the truth comes out. He who lives among monsters becomes one, as they say... Time for a guilt trip! This also makes me hate DT & SS even more, just for making her act like this for being so shallow and hateful for no reason. Isn't it ironic, the bully who's the focus of the episode is given sympathy when the two pre-existing bullies have none. It's like poetry... written by an idiot.
There's the mule again... Good thing he's so easy-going.
Wait, what's Pinkie doing in that green float... Wasn't a Time Turner look-alike riding it before? Or am I just confused?
lol, "Lettuce in"... But now's not a time for laughing. Although I can't help it when Pinkie's relaxing on a couch while the CMC drive through the crowd, ponies flying everywhere!
"PINKIE SALAD!!!" I don't know why she yelled that, but I LOVE it!
"Leaf me"... These puns just KILL me! For real...
Also, what in the hay are a bunch of pigs doing next to a pond? Really?
Oh hey, it's that colt from Ponyville Confidential! Looks like he's still the photographer!
"Why does life have to be so ironic?!" You're in a comedic TV show, that's why. I can see this becoming a major quote that Bronies use from now on.
I like how Sweetie Belle is mispronouncing words during the initiation. And Scootaloo's drum solo! Seriously, that initiation was classic! And Babs is so cute with a CMC cape! X3 And the way she keeps blowing her mane our of her eye.
Babs has a big sister? Perhaps we'll me her in that Apple Family Reunion episode coming later this season. And Braeburn. And Apple Fritter. There are some members of the Apple Family I just love to see again!
Come to think of it... just what ARE their mothers like? Just what does on at home to make them such unlikable fillies? I DID like how they actually looked scared for a moment, like THAT'S their one weak point. Also, mud. lol, Diamond Tiara pig! XD
"bad"... now there's a word that seems to change meaning quite a bit...