"The Fault in Our Cutie Marks" Review
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Oh my goodness, this episode is So Adorable! :)
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At first Gabbi came off to me as a little annoying, but as the episode continued, it quickly wore off as I realized her eagerness to please and help others. It was so addicting.
However this is the first episode I think of season 6 that actually chocked me up. I teared up a bit at the moral I was seeing. That sometimes we can't always get what we want, no matter how hard we may work at it. Sometimes it's just out of our hands whether by our physical or mental abilities. It brought me back to when I was a child and wanting to be a Palentologiest... but realized I wasn't strong enough in science to cut it. Or... I had wish that I could be just as pretty and talented as ahem... one of the Spice Girls? *blushes*
But like my mother used to say "Be yourself, everyone else is taken." ^^
i agree there is some things out of reach that wish i coould do and this episode nailed it
hey blissy
As Tendou Souji's grandmother said in the Kamen Rider Kabuto Hyper Battle Video, "It's alright to imitate others as long as it's to discover your true self."
+godzillafanboy2 Did you actually memorize all of those quotes?
The episode also reminded of that famous quote, "When a door shuts, open a window."
i want pinkie and gabby to meet, but then the world might explode
I think the reason we were more touched by Scootaloo's struggle is because we've known her before along with hints of her struggle
My first thought of Gabriella "Oh, right. I'd forgotten Faust initially wanted Pinkie to be a pegasus."
A skull & bones cutie mark? I'd think, "AWESOME!!!"
Not going to lie: my mind immediately went to serial killer when I saw that cutie mark
I think the parents did too
im going to guess treasue hunter
In a recent IDW comic they did have a unicorn kid that had bones as a cutie mark...her ability was to make skin and flesh transparent so all you see is bones on herself and other characters including Luna ...was kinda cool
Nah! Nah! Paleontology is the obvious answer.
Gabby 4 best Griffin.
Sorry Gilda.
yes
Yes Gilda made Fluttershy cry so I hate her now.
my thoughts?
I NEED GABBY PLUSH TO HUG FOREVER.
If Gabby, Fluttershy, Maud, Marble, and Coco met, would the universe implode?
Yep!
me too!!!
dont we all
Should the plush also be hugging some CMC plushes?
My first reaction to Gabby was "OMG she's so adorable it is diabetic~!"
My second reaction was "Do all griffins only have names starting with the letter G?"
Same here. Maybe it's a Griffinstone custom?
I_I...... We NEED to get a Griffin voiced by Gilbert Gottfried. And give him a color scheme similar to Iago from Aladdin.
+Torterra I second that!
Gabby, Gilda, Ummmmmm
Treetop Gardens You forgot Greta
I think Gabs will return in the season finale, alongside Sunburst, Princess Ember, Trixie, Thorax, and probably Discord
that ending to this video was funny lol
I'm glad he did that cause the fact that the episode forgot about twilight at the end bugged me. I figured she would be the ending joke, kind of like Celestia and Cranky did for "No Second Prances"
YAS!!!
I love Gabby. From the get go she made me smile the whole way and she made me feel hopeful about my own life. She reminded me of when I was once passionate and eager to try everything to reach a seemingly impossible task. Coming from a family where making plans is essentially defines how you live your life, I felt like I lost hope of my ambitions. This episode really gave me hope.
I see the CMC becoming a kind of Equestria wide organization over time. Right now they already have members in Manehatten and Gryphonstone with a primary HQ in Ponyville. I could just imagine Babs Seed and Gabby recruiting more members within their town, and, as word spreads, them finding ponies and maybe other creatures as well in other places across Equestria enlisting their help and starting their own branches of the CMC.
Who here tolerated Gabby by show of hooves?
(Raise Hoof) Yes, I like her.
Isn't that somewhat of a loaded question? What with the use of "tolerated" and whatnot?
Mr. Pokirby There might be some people who would be turned off by this extroverted character. If you wanted a better question, Who here really likes Gabby by give a like.
*raises hoof* I think more people will like her than dislike her.
She's kind of season 1 Pinkie Pie, a lot of people liked her.
Matías Aguayo Despite the fact that she's a griffon, among the selfish species next to the yaks, That's an accomplishment that I want to hug a griffon.
I think this episode beat out Gauntlet of Fire as my favorite for the season. I love the trend they're keeping up of making friends with members of other species, what with Ember, Thorax and now Gabby. Gabby is just so lovable, I wanted to see her get a cutie mark even though I knew it wasn't gonna happen. Plus, I think the title of this episode gave the episode a deeper meaning. It made me think of a child with a life-threatening illness the whole time and it made me think this would be a good moral for anybody who wants to be a physician of any kind. Giving Gabby a fake cutie mark is kind of like putting a wig on a chemotherapy patient. It may not be real, but it makes them feel better. Fantastic episode. I'd gladly welcome Gabby back for another episode.
You know, from this episode and then remembering all the others who the CMC had helped. It gave me a thought of their future. I can actually see them opening up a type of business that involves helping others, with what you said with wanting to see them expand their horizon and inspire others across the land, I could see more members becoming a part of the CMC, so many where it would just happen. Maybe.
I really enjoyed this episode, Dr. Wolf. It was a great step in the Crusaders' journey, and I can't wait to see what happens next, especially since we probably are not getting another episode focusing on the Crusaders until probably Season 7, considering the details we have on the rest of Season 6 already.
That ending haha😄😄 I actually expected them to do something along that lines at the end of the episode twilight sitting at a table full of parchment ink and quills eagerly waiting for the CMC to enter and you know it's not gonna happen
1:48 which would make sense since this episode is written by Ed Valentine, who also wrote Flight to the Finish.
THAT ENDING! L'MAO! XD
But yeah, this was a great and inspiring episode. Good pace that really fitted well with Gabby and the CMC. I hope we see Gabby again and I can't wait to see how the CMC grow next.
loved the episode, one of the best this season! And it really shows how much the CMC have grown! I mean characterwise they became so adult, they actually thought about consequences, went to Twilight first to check on some facts concerning the Cutie Mark, they even drew parallels to their own life when Sccotaloo sais how she kbnows how it feels to aspire somehting you can't get! So yeah, bravo. I think my 3rd favourite of the season (1. Saddle Row revoiew, 2. Dungeaons and discord)
as i first saw the filly with the skull and bones as CM I first thought that the Raiders are here.
I think that pony must be a paleontologist.
+Dustin Freeman same lol
I mean Raiders are here, they take over ponyville! How long till megaspells are launched and pony's have to live in stables?!?!?!
At the first scene, one thought came into my mind: “Cutie Mark Counselors.” That definitely had me thinking of what the Cutie Mark Crusaders should do to help someone find their cutie mark from a psychological standpoint. The Cutie Mark Crusaders have consistently tried to find someone their cutie mark by having them try everything where that really doesn’t seem like the way to go. There are millions of things to try and they can’t possibly try it all. I think taking a personality inventory would help narrow it down much faster. Instead of having Gabby try things like baseball, baking, or brewing with a cauldron, connect it to her already present skill set which means having her do a LOT of community service. Instead of having her try out every single thing and just waiting for the cutie mark to appear, the CMC should have been observing, trying to find a link between each trial and determining her overall personality. They did discover this in the end, of course, but not before we were able to call it out exactly what her special talent was the whole episode.
My favorite part of this one is how the Crusaders were essentially confronted with their own past: Unbounded enthusiasm paired with a complete misunderstanding of how cutie marks actually work. This episode really shows how much they've grown since Apple Bloom first took Dash's "try everything" suggestion and ran with it.
I love the endings of your videos SO MUCH :D thanks for the SPECIAL laughter at the end
Glad you enjoyed it. :)
This was my favorite episode of the season so far. I can also fully understand why they wanted to wait to air it. The notable time passage does well in showing what happened between the events of "On Your Marks" and now.The CMC also seem to be maturing a bit more. The way Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle talked in regard to Gabby's goal was more realistic, but kind, while it felt like Scootaloo certainly had a bit more investment. This was well noticed when she mentioned, after promising Gabby she'd get a mark, Scoots told her friends how she knew what it was like to want something, not be sure if it is possible, but not giving up on it.The resolution was also a wonderful surprise. It showed the thoughtful creativity of the CMC while making Gabby feel all proud to be the first-ever Griffon Crusader.As it is very unlikely the show will ever acknowledge Scoots as a "Ony with Special Needs", I'm glad we can at least see tales, like Gabby's, where a workaround is found that can cope with a situation.
This is what I like seeing, seeing the OCs doing the reviews, I kind of finding more interesting seeing them doing it.
I think the parents in the beginning don't get enough love or attention. You can see that they're unsettled by their child's cutie mark, and nervous about the pirate implications. Yet instead of making her feel like her cutie mark is wrong or something to be ashamed of, or forcing her to 'choose' another destiny, they buy her pirate clothes. They might not agree with their child's path in life, but they were willing to support her the entire way despite that. Awesome parenting
CPCoulterTweedles true, that is good parenting.
Even if they don't fully agree with what she might have been, they still showed support because the child has the right to be whoever they want to be, and do what they love.
So for the parents to accept and support their child no matter what the child becomes is a sign of a good parent.
Personally, I'm interested to see what Griffonstone is starting to look like. A lot of aspects of pony culture are starting to take root there, after generations of having _no_ culture at all. Having lost their national identity and not really found a new one, most griffons are bitter and selfish, experiencing no magic of friendship. But evidently, that doesn't mean they _can't_, and we have a few griffons of the younger generation starting to adopt some elements of pony culture. That's got to be changing the feel of the place.
And, before she even turned up in the episode, I was asking 'What about Zecora?' They're very clear that zebras are not ponies, and Twilight said no non-pony has ever gotten a cutie mark. So what is that mark on her flank? A tattoo? If zebras don't get cutie marks, why would they even have a cultural custom of putting a tattoo in that spot? WHEN are we going to go to Zecora's homeland and have ANY questions about her people answered?
I wonder what Silver Quill will say if he reviews this.
But he's a Hippogriff, so he's actually part horse. It just so happens to be the part that _gets_ cutie marks.
Yeah, the other way around would be rather, well, weird...
I'm sure there was a video where his halves got switched around, but I don't remember what it was.
There was but it was way back in S4
+Calliope Pony Yeah, that was the "Leap of Faith" review. It did indeed look weird.
Gabby was a sweetheart and I want to hug her
One aspect of this episode that I have heard touched on before was the aspect that caught my attention the most: the fact that the writers are handling Scootaloo's "disability" in the best way possible. I honestly think she is the most mature of the CMC. The proof is in the way that she is the one to persuade Applebloom and Sweetie Belle into agreeing to help Gabby despite the possibilities of it working is slim to none. "I know what it's like to want something that's out of reach. But just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it can't!" She knows that most pegasi can fly by her age, but despite the fact that she can't doesn't mean that she isn't going to stop trying! That scene alone marks her as not only the best CMC but one of the best ponies in the show itself.
Side note: If given the choice I would adopt Scootaloo in a heartbeat. No ifs, ands, or buts!
I actually couldn't hold in my laughter when you got to 1:14. I totally agree with you about Gabby's adorableness!
By the way, you noticed how in Twilight Time, Sweetie Belle was kinda leading the other Crusaders through the idea of getting in Diamond Tiara's good side by using their association with Princess Twilight? She did, after all, said, "I got this" a few times there; While here, it's mostly Scootaloo who was leading the CMC through the dilemma of the episode?
My only gripe is that they said that Petunia in the beginning is an archaeologist. An archaeologist studies human (or in this case, pony) history by digging up ancient artifacts. What she's doing is digging up the bones of extinct animals, which makes her a palaeontologist. But that is just one problem in an otherwise great episode. I give it an 8/10.
My inner fangirl always goes crazy every time I see her adorable face!
this episode has renewed and restored my faith in the series. after the go kart episode, I was worried if they were loosing touch with the writing. but with this, I feel reassured that everything will be just fine.
Gabby: Basically Pinkie Pie but with no 4th wall breaking powers.
Gabby was so adorable. And I think this is the best CMC episode in this season. A definite follow up in their next step in their journey and the song and story was relatable as well, even though Gabby didn't get what she wanted she got her own Cutie Mark Crusader badge and became a new member as she found that helping others is her talent, a great story with a well deserving payoff. I give it 9/10 ^^
Everything about the Crusaders' attempts to help Gabby reminded me about their attempts to get their own cutie marks, together with her impatience to get one. I thought they would remember too, but only Twilight called them out on it. It's just too bad she ended up getting so excited and then so disappointed.
But I like the lesson here, that you can continue onward even if your precise goal seems impossible. Gabby's optimism really _is_ contagious.
I wonder if we'll ever actually meet Gabby Gums?
I think I see the theme of this season, a dragon that favors intelligence over brute strength, a changling that wants to share love of just consume it, and a cheery optimistic gryphon. season of outsiders
I'd say...today's episode is number one or two in quality for this season. Gabby is incredibly cute, and her near Pinkie Pie level enthusiasm is contagious. A well written Pinkie Pie is fun, Gabriella was fun. This was an awesome episode.
My first impression of Gabby............. Was that Pinkie Pie had Died and got reincarnated as a Griffin.......
Gabby all of that Pinkie Pie Hope, joy and energy, but without the 4th wall awareness and reality breaking powers.
AnonymouslyKnown they realized she had too much power, so they had to end her run, and replace her with someone else.
I love this episode for the doors it opens to new ones.
Imagine an episode starring Gilda and Gabriella sharing what they're learned with the rest of Griffonstone. It'd certainly make for a fun comic, if nothing else.
I was on a similar train of thought as you when I saw this episode. I wasn't entirely sure how the episode would end, since I could feel a lot of story/lesson potential in both major possibilities. I enjoyed Gabby's character quite a bit, but I was also genre-savvy enough to tell that not everyone would like her. That being said, an interesting question popped into my mind while watching this episode; what makes ponies so special? Why are ponies seemingly the only ones that have some seemingly-other-worldly-force give them a literal/symbolic sign of what their purpose in life is? That, in conjunction with the fact that the Mane 6 and just about everyone else that's played a part in saving the world is a type of pony, it almost feels like there's actually someone or something in or beyond their world that intentionally decided how this would work... I hope someone on the writing staff explores this later.
I think it's equestria' version of God who decides what happens, like our God.
+Joshua Pyun
Equstria's god I believe goes by the name Hasbro. ;) lol
Joshua Pyun While Tree Hugger may have referenced reincarnation, I *_highly_* doubt Hasbro would straight-up explain a plot point with "Literally because God said so".
This was an absolutely _darling_ episode I'm probably gonna watch again. ^^ Gabby is a GREAT character, and the CMC adding her to their group set my heart SOARING with "D'aww
It would be fun if her full name was Gabriella Gums.
Also, it bothered me that Twilight said no creature other than ponies ever get cutie marks. Zecora is even in the episode!
Fraxlevein Zecora is kinda unexplained..
My biggest question is this...how will Lightning Bliss, Silver and MangaKamen react to this episode
I'm betting they're trying to put things into words
Nelson Demifur
Blissy probably got blue screened, due to Gabby's cuteness
sadlobster1 and silver is probably getting mail delivered by her to hit on her
Nelson Demifur
And Manga would be fighting him for Gabby's affections
(in old-timey voice)
Like true gentlemen
I'm more curious about how Manga is going to react to the possible fact that griffons can't have a cutie mark despite his OC having one... I think...
All i'm wondering is what species can get a cutie mark... obviously not griffons or sheep or pigs or cows ect.
But from what I've seen from the fandom- anything with a horse butt can get a cutimark.. even hippogriffs
Gabbi must've found out about this cutie mark thing when she noticed Silver Quill having one
My thoughts on Gabby is that she kinda reminds me of Ikari Gai, aka Gokai Silver, from Gokaiger. She has this drive to do her best at everything just to please everyone, has a peppy attitude, and her interests with the CMC almost borderlines on fangirling. Just like Gai with every other ranger
I'm with you DRWolf, I loved Gabby from the very start.
This episode is definitely up there with my S6 favorites.
She reminds me of a griffin version of fanon-Derpy. Incurably optimistic. Physically affectionate. Shunned by her peers, but not put off by it. Generally adorable.
I was surprised that I didn't know which direction the episode was going; were they going to do the cheesy ending where Gabby actually got a cutie mark or go the more mature route saying, "You don't need a cutie mark to show you that you're awesome/give you self purpose, you find it within yourself."
I was kind of thinking Petunia would either be a paleontologist or Equestria's greatest Undertale player.
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In an unrelated note: Holy crap! Gabby is so energetic! I think I... whew... need a minute to breathe here.
"It's never really occurred to me that anyone besides ponies would actually find interest in discovering their own destiny the way ponies do."
OBJECTION!! A green toothless alligator by the name of gummy would beg to differ! TAKE THAT!!
That was just most cutest but saddest episode when the CC said that no animal in that world could get a Cutiemark. but it turned they need members:3
If we think of the series as a documentary of important past events, similar to how the series started as a documentary of the clash between the two sisters, then the CMC might be important because of who they become, and so the story is a means of showing what led them to greatness, starting with when the CMC was first founded.
Diamond Tiara started off as their greatest antagonist, until they helped reveal what she could become. Assuming she continues moving up in life, with her talent of convincing anyone to do anything, she would become a fantastic political ally.
Gabriella enters the story wanting to know her purpose, but her true goal is to bring friendship into the griffon kingdom. With her ability to do anything in order to help others, I would not be surprised if she becomes Queen Gabriella in a future episode. It's the most efficient way to turn a society around, at least for someone as gifted as her.
3:45 precisely what I was thinking at first.
It's a good thing the writers did make sure to shut that door before the episode ended.
Of course, the real question is, if they plucked all the feathers off, would they actually see the mark Gabby has? I mean, are they on a pony's fur or etched directly to the skin and thus each hair strand takes the form of the mark in full on their flanks? Still, it does give me a excellent new character for Fallout to take out as a 'Ghoul Griffon'.
Also, this only shows the CMC is branching out and gaining popularity over all. The more followers they get, the more customers come in for consultation until it becomes a worldwide corporation of sorts.
at the end I kind of hoped when they gave her the wood cutie mark that the realization of her purpose would actually trigger a cutie marks appearance. I know it would seem a bit odd but it would honestly lead to some interesting questions about how cutie marks work. is the only reason only ponies have them that the other races don't generally realize their special talent? is this the real purpose of the CMC to help the other races of equestria find their marks? and many other points of speculation would have been brought up had Gaby earned a mark. I still loved the episode and the moral is that even if it isn't what you expected finding your talent can still be reward enough on its own. I hope we get a follow up on this with more detail on what cutie marks are and where they come from and why only ponies get them.
this was indeed a great episode, i loved that Scootaloo pushed a bit harder to help Gabby,
i loved this episode so far season 6 has had some of the best episodes so far and have had only a few bad one and this one was great to see a griffion being so bubbly and happy i liked the entire episode with her just being there and be so happy and affectionate to everypony including the CMC
This might be my favourite season six episode. I haven't been this invested in a minor MLP character since... ever?? Maybe Lightning Dust, but that was more about trying to understand her motivations. Gabriella is just a really relatable character to me, right down to being eager to help others and being sort of a jack-of-all-trades who knows what she wants but has only a very vague idea of how to achieve it, if it's even possible. I feel her, man.
What still lingers on my mind from this episode(which was not only lovely but pleasantly surprising as well) was that Twilight said that the probability was Slim and not impossible. This makes me wonder what creatures other than pony's can get cutie marks and while writing this down I just figured it out from thinking of another Brony Analyst.
Hippogriffs. They are the most likely candidate as they are/most likely to be part pony. It would be nice to see how a society other than ponies react to getting their cutie marks and how it affects them.
I've got a friend named Gabriella, but she prefers Gaby (she insists that there's one b) of course. Griffin Gab(b)y reminded me a lot of her up til the point where she helped people. The Gaby I kno is a lot more self-centered, stubborn, usually asks for help instead of doing things herself (not really learning how in the process), complains when things aren't done the way she wants them, and a lot more of a mooch. Griffin Gab(b)y would potentially become an enabler for her. There was an incident where she spent an entire (art) class period asking someone to get her a chair, then blamed everyone else for her not getting any work done, but the next class she got her own chair so at the very least she can learn.
Gabby is a wonderful character, and a great in-between to bring back Gilda and her progression on helping the Griffons find the Magic of Friendship. I know the new Gilda wouldn't turn away Gabby so easily, despite being reminded of Pinkie Pie, because it WAS Pinkie Pie who helped her rekindle her friendship with Dash and inspired her to attempt to make friends with other Griffons. I would even be waiting until S7 for this episode to come out!
I admit. As the story neared the ending I was kinda hoping she might get one. But I think the ending fit a lot better than if she had.
Ya know, after watching this episode at least twice, not only is Gabby among my favorite non-pony characters, but I am curious to see if the CMC will not only gain more non-pony members, but also I wonder if we'll see more of Gabby later. I haven't watched your video on the finale yet, but I really do want more of the new characters we have seen thus far in Season 6. It drives me nuts when a show introduces a character, only for it to be a one and done deal.
In truth, I loved Gabby's character. Her happy demeanor, her optimism, her helpfulness. All of these traits just felt like a breath of fresh air to me mainly because she is a griffon. I will admit that ever since the Griffonstone episode my opinion on griffons in MLP was a little wavering between a little anger and sadness since the place just seems like a depressing place, not to mentions that all of the griffons seemed similar to some of the unfriendly people in my town who only care about themselves. Yet, if a sour place like Griffonstone can produce a young Griffon like Gabriela then there may be hope in it's citizens making the same change Gilda did.
Gabby's special talent seemed to be having hands in world of hooves
This episode made me smile from start to finish. I have to admit, it did make me curious to know what the next species to join the CMC will be. Donkey? Yak? Changeling?! There was that one sitting with the kids at Cranky and Matilda's wedding, after all. Oh, how about a zebra! A cutie mark the CMC don't understand would make for an interesting challenge, after all.
I think something big is going to happen soon. With the show so far is slowly making friend with different types of species. i feel that the show are going to have all the different kinds of characters need to come together. To defeat something of a bigger threat in order to stop it.
From the get-go I just loved her enthusiasm and part of me was like "You don't know ALL the rules here it might happen." Though the wrap up was pretty heartwarming in it's own way.
Dude, remember that the finale is going to have Starlight bring in her own ponies to fight evil? A Starlight's Six, if you will. What if Gabby will become a part of that six?
This one didn't had a big impact on on me, I believe because I started watching the full episodes since season 6 started and I got familiar with other episodes were through reviews. This episode had an interesting conflict; however, I would've liked that the cmc explained that there is no need to have a cutie mark in order to have a purpose from the beginning,.
also one thing catched my eye right at the start with arcilogist was there a prehistoric pony period
Also the fault in our cutie marks
The fault in our stars anyone
Almost Pinkey Pie level? Well I think she is a bit more hyperactive than Pinky Pie.
Well let's them meet and we will find out :D
I don't think Equestria would survive that...
I'm just scared for the pony who may end up with the 8 pointed symbol of chaos, or the red 'I' of the inquisition or the skull and wings of the Commissariat. Don't know how that would end up effecting their lives?
But it would definitely lead to a good but bloody story.
To those "turnabout storm" fans like me, "Griffon Express" is now CANNON!!!
Gabby is quite an interesting and relatable character to me because I am good at and interested in so many different things that it is hard to choose what to do. We both have something called multipotentiality
Gabby is so cute and adorable!
Actually, I'm kinda interested in what SilverQuill is going to do for a skit. His reaction would be AWESOME!!!
This has to be one of my new favorite Cutie Mark Crusaders episode so far! Also I can't wait to see fan art of Gabby and Derpy together, or Gabby and Pinkie Pie! :-)
You know, its funny. I was (pretty much joking) saying out loud "Please don't be murder, please don't be murder, please don't be murder" and then "OH SNAP IT IS!"
Gabbi is very endearing, but I have to say that Petunia was my favourite part of the episode. That little filly is going at that hole like a mare possessed (and her manic expression, combined with her mane style and overall colour scheme, makes me wonder if she's related to Screw Loose) and, despite being a framing device more than a character, actually makes for the more interesting fanfic fodder when compared to Gabbi.
It occurs to me... what if the next time they deal with someone who's lost their passion for what their cutie marks is. Like, artists and writers suffer from Art and Writer’s Block all the time on top of the pressures of critica, haters, and everyday suffer from. What if they run into someone who's dealt with so many failures they've given up on their cutie mark and passion.
I love Gabby. She's cute, outgoing, and near Frisk-level of determination. The ending was very sweet as well as it truly marks (no pun intended) her friendship with the CMC. I hope we get to see her again. If we do, I hope Gilda and Greta are with her. The latter because I want to hear her speak.
I wasn't a fan of Gabby at first, cause she came off as a ball of Pinkie Pie energy but I did end up liking her cause she's really cute and a sweet genuine griffin. A great episode!
Basically this ep ended the long debate on the actual relevance of Cutie Marks. I always believed thy a cutie mark was Merely just a symbol of your special talent and that it had no Symbyonic relationship whatsoever and this ep proved me point.
1:05 - Actually, when I heard you say "Skull and Bones", for the first time I thought that her destiny was to go to Yale. :-)
You know what I'm wondering: Twilight said that only ponies are able to get Cutie Marks. What does this mean for Hyppogriffs? Not just because of Silver Quill, but also because it was said that we are going to see Hyppogriffs in the 2017 movie.
Poor Twilight. ;w; She got so excited, she started geeking out.
Personally, I had many of the same thoughts you expressed here. I'm not sure how the writers might integrate Gabby into future episodes, but I certainly hope she isn't abandoned like poor Babs. In any case, the CMC's new role in Ponyville is looking promising, and I can't wait to see who they might help next.
P.S. Petunia Paleo is absolutely adorable. I'm not seeing enough love for her yet.
What kind of Pony would have a Cutie Mark involving a Skull and bones? The answer: Just be glad neither Crossbones nor the Punisher has yet to enter Equestria. I'd also include Red Skull, but let's be honest here, people, his would be just the symbol of HYDRA tattooed on his flank.
Question, are you using a different mic Dr. Wolf~? You sound slightly different compared to your other videos. Do you have a new mic~?
As for the episode itself (which was hard to find online for a while...), Gabby was a tad annoying to me initially, mainly because I'm not to big on high pitched voices, but character wise, I like her. She's a fun addition, and your video did get me thinking, what's next for Gabby? What's going to happen to Griffonstone now that Gabby, and possibly Gilda, are slowly going against their species status quo? Will Gabby be influential enough to make a difference~? And what does it mean for the CMC too?
I love their new role and what it means, and the story and especially the lesson are great, and the latter is quite inspiring too. I deeply enjoyed it over all, and I'm glad the staff put more emphasis on story more than laughs too. Great job~
Growing up is hard to do because it means giving up on some things. Thats what makes this work
Gabbi was far overbearing at first, but I came to like her for her upbeat and positive attitude. I enjoyed how Gabbi and the Crusaders played off of each other as they tried to figure out how to best find ones destiny, especially when a gaining a cutie mark wasn't possible. I agree that this is a very good, strong episode for the series!
I saw Gabbi as an upbeat babysitter and I don't know why. Maybe it's the feathers tied back?
If guns existed in Equestria, we could have marksmanship Cutie Marks
I thought it was interesting to see the name Gabby in association with the CMC again. I also thought it was interesting the the good doctor didn't mention it.
@ 3:16 while I agree with the forgiveness part being rushed, Thorax was never villainous and he is the exception among an otherwise hostile and warlike race.
Also, I see what you did there with the "Ignorance and Want" part on the griffon society. Good call! ;)
Gabby seemed to be a "Jack of all trades", I thought that the CMC would give her some symbol at the end bit I though it would be a Swiss army knife.