I hear this next episode is a Twilight Sparkle episode. Hype.
S2 Episode 3: t1ck t0ck 8r8k H34DS honkHONK
Intro sequence? Check
*new yet still mostly the same theme song* Check
TWILIGHT HAVE YOU NEVER HEARD THE EXPRESSION DONT LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH? YOU WILL ACCEPT ANOTHER CUPCAKE AND YOU WILL LIKE IT. Capitalized rank about some inane pony action: Check
Introduction of a plot element that wouldn't matter to a normal pony: Check
...Magic Kindergarten. *facepalms*
Absurd exaggeration of perceived consequences of failing to achieve plot element: Check
I like the way the sun is ticking.
Comical background reinforcement of perceived plot element: Check
Nuclear explosion: Check
o_o
Fluttersky killing a bear: Check *scratches out* Just a massage XD
Psychological breakdown? Check
Gamut of pony visitation to maximize profit? Check
Contrived event to spur the plot element forward (the picnic): Check
Repitition of earlier Rarity gag: Check
"Clock. Is. Ticking." *pony face* <3 .gif fuel? Check
Logical solution to illogical premise? Check
Introduction of a childhood item sure to spawn hundreds of fan pics? Check
Deus ex Machina spell? Check
Token male pony actor? Check
Mandatory Friendship letter? Check
11/10
Scale breaking ranking denoting an episode that exceeds expectations? Check
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