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== Elements of Harmony ==

* Pinkie gets a lot of them in this episode. First, she manages to find a book on the Elements of Harmony as Twilight frantically looks for one:

'''Pinkie Pie:''' [[Mundane Solution|It was under "E"!]] }}

** After defeating Nightmare Moon, the mane six are seen learning forward to peer at Princess Luna... and Pinkie Pie kills the mood by falling flat on her face.

** After that, Pinkie is so touched by Celestia and Luna's reconciliation that she [[Ocular Gushers|bursts into tears]]... then [[Mood Whiplash|she realizes this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate with a party.]]

* Twilight and Rarity's reaction to Pinkie's song...

'''Twilight Sparkle''': [[Oh Crap|Tell me she's not...]]<br />

'''Pinkie Pie''': ''The darkness and the shadows, they would always make me fro-o-o-own...''<br />

* At the beginning of the episode, Applejack mentions that she bet Big Macintosh she could get all the Golden Delicious in the barn by lunchtime. If she does, [[Man in a Bikini|he has to walk down Stirrup Street in one of Granny Smith's girdles]].

* Twilight shouts for everyone to stop arguing, and Pinkie keeps going a bit, showing that she'd rather lost the thread of the discussion.

* The ponies' attempts to curry Twilight's favor are hilarious, but the funniest has to be Fluttershy's "spring cleaning". Not only is she a transparently bad liar, but Angel Bunny's silent snarking stare when Fluttershy tries to ''deny'' playing favoritism sells the entire scene, as does Fluttershy's brutal honesty after ''seeing'' the snarky glare.

* The starving Twilight's eyes when Applejack lists all the delicious apple themed food that she brought to bribe her for the ticket

* When Twilight turns down Dash's favor of clearing up the rainclouds directly above her and the rain finally falls on her aswell, ruining her meal, this exchange happens when Rarity passes by:

'''Twilight''' (completely soaked): *totally deadpan* No. Really? }}

 

== Applebuck Season ==

* Eeeeyup. Just the entire introductory scene and Applejack's and Big Macintosh's exchange.

'''Applejack:''' Don't you use your fancy mathematics to muddy the issue! }}

* The expression Rainbow has on her face when Applejack presses the other end of the see-saw.

* Twilight saying that Applejack is as stubborn as a mule, then saying 'no offense' to an actual mule who was standing just off screen.

* Slow-motion Pinkie. Enough said.

'''Pinkie Pie:''' ''(slowed down, from Applejack's point of view)'' CHOOOCCCOLAAATE CHIIIPPPPSSS. }}

* The moment when Applejack believes she's finally finished harvesting all the apples from the orchard, until Big Macintosh comes along and points out she's only halfway through.

'''Applejack:''' Mememe wha? Ahh... ''(faints)'' }}

* Rainbow Dash getting catapulted over the horizon. Applejack's reaction to Rainbow's panicked scream? "YER WELCOME!"

== Griffon the Brush-Off ==

* Fluttershy's unexpectedly snarky response to Pinkie Pie's attempts to reassure her:

'''Fluttershy:''' ''(annoyed)'' I'm a year older than you. }}

* The prank montage near the beginning of the episode.

* Twilight making an excuse to leave when Trixie tries to challenge her. [[I Need to Go Iron My Dog|"I think I hear my laundry calling!"]]

* Snips and Snails' [[Pinky and The Brain]] moment:

'''Snails:''' Why is it they call it a flea market, when they don't really sell fleas? }}

** Also

'''[[The Ditz|Snails]]''': Uh huh huh huh, [[Sidetracked by the Analogy|I like pudding.]] }}

* After Trixie turns Rarity's hair green, she runs through the crowd shouting about how terrible having green hair is. Cue [[Fan Nickname|Golden Harvest/Carrot Top]], who has apparently dyed her mane green (hers is usually orange), saying "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fICW9OMjeJE Well, I never!]" and walking off in a huff.

* Rainbow Dash losing her patience. "We've tried persuasion, charm... [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2oiDTXFpS0 whatever it is Pinkie Pie does...]"

* Pinkie beat Rarity in 35 consecutive games of tic-tac-toe while waiting for Fluttershy. And then Rarity's response:

* Fluttershy literally being scared of her own shadow.

** Even funnier to [[Doctor Who]] fans who are familiar with the [[Doctor Who/NS/Recap/S4 E8 Silence in The Library|Vashta Nerada]].

== Look Before You Sleep ==

* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbPetcPhrIA epic pillow fight] between Rarity and Applejack, while Twilight tries to calm them down.

* Twilight's [[Adorkable]] realization that a pillow fight is [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin]] is amusing as well. "Oh, I get it! Pillow ''fight''! Fun!"

** Heck, Twilight's adorkableness all the way around this episode. Some of the better moments include:

*** The fact that she has a book entitled "Sleepover 101" and thinks that doing everything in the book to the letter will officially make the sleepover fun.

*** Her reaction to the tree that Applejack accidentally pulled into her bedroom is to look all through her sleepover book to see where branches fit into the slumber party.

* Applejack and Rarity telling their [[Mundane Ghost Story|"Ghost stories"]].

* Applejack and Rarity fighting over the spare bed. "Can't hear ya, I'm asleep! *feigns snoring*"

* The sheer fact that Applejack is more afraid of Zecora than her kid sister Apple Bloom is, to the point that it's Applejack who shivers with fright and clings to Apple Bloom during Pinkie's "Evil Enchantress" song.

* Also of note is when Apple Bloom disobeys her "little" sister, and leaves her on a tree branch in the Everfree Forest. Applejack, one of the most responsible and grown-up ponies, is reduced to throwing a hissy fit.

* Spike's nicknames for the girls, culminating with his annoyance with being unable to come up with one for Twilight. Then after they head out to catch up with Apple Bloom, [[Comeback Tomorrow|he comes up with "Twilight Flopple"]].

** Plus, "Appletini." So now she has [[Parental Bonus|two names based on alcoholic drinks]].

* Twilight Sparkle herself. Her horn has gone limp and...um...floppy. [[Does This Remind You of Anything?|You get the distinct impression she should be wearing a pair of underwear on her head.]]

* After a shrunken Applejack leaves to follow Apple Bloom, Twilight notices Applejack missing and expresses worry that somepony might have sat on her. This leads to a hilarious scene where the girls spend several seconds trying to look at their own butts. Then Pinkie Pie tries looking in Rarity's hair:

'''Pinkie Pie:''' Nope! }}

* "Appletini" lassoing, then harmlessly wrestling Zecora's ear is hilarious. I love the bewildered "What is she ''doing'' up there?" look on Zecora's face.

* Apple Bloom knows what's going on:

'''Apple Bloom:''' This isn't a curse! }}

 

* From the same episode, Pinkie Pie's dramatic "I'll save you!" entrance as Rarity's store is being ravaged. You think she's there to have a [[Big Damn Heroes]] moment, but then, she trots past her, grabs a flute, tests it and and runs away. Rarity's [[The Scream|reaction]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwJ3gghVtVs was priceless], and the fact that it switches to another scene mid-scream is just wondrously timed.

* Or Applejack, Big Macintosh, and Granny Smith set to defend the orchard - and then the parasprites go and eat the barn.

* The highlight's got to be poor, beleaguered Twilight Sparkle surveying the devastation... and finally (briefly) snapping and giving orders to the fleeing ponies.

* Pinkie Pie's backwards running while trying to talk to the ponies rounding up the parasprites.

* Rainbow Dash's [http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110820215111/mlp/images/3/34/Rainbow_Dash_parasprite_bikini_S1E10.png parasprite bikini].

== Winter Wrap Up ==

* The reaction to Twilight Sparkle's first feeble attempt to create a bird's nest.

'''Spike:''' An outhouse? }}

** It's [[Epic Fail|so bad]] that Rarity spends half the day trying to fix it, gets behind in her work, and eventually breaks down in tears. (The seconds-long reaction shot of her dramatic sob is a CMoF all its own.)

* Twilight's [[Humiliation Conga]] when she tries to help Fluttershy [[Hilarity Ensues|wake up the hibernating animals.]]

'''Twilight''': [[Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?|Wah! Snakes!]] ''[[Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?|SNAKES!]]'' ''(Backpedals frantically into a large cave... and gets [[Goddamned Bats|swarmed by bats]])''<br />

'''Twilight''': '''[[It Got Worse|AAAAAAHHHHHH!]]''' ''(Runs and crashes headlong into a tree, causing a [[Gosh Hornet|beehive to fall and get stuck on her head]])''<br />

== Fall Weather Friends ==

* All of Pinkie Pie's color commentary during the race.

'''Pinkie:''' Oh, no thanks! I had a big breakfast. }}

** Pinkie and Spike as sports commentators is guaranteed funny.

* Applejack and Rainbow Dash's feuding eventually degenerating into a [[Big Ball of Violence]].

* After the [[Road Sign Reversal]], watch Rainbow Dash's face as she says "I'm SURE to win now!" to Twilight. You'll probably laugh.

* How Rainbow Dash is able to beat Applejack at tug-o-war. She flies over the mud, then ''lifts Applejack into the air''. Applejack realizes Dash is cheating, and...

'''Applejack:''' *lets go of the rope* I SAID......[[Oh Crap|uh-oh.]] [[Gravity Is a Harsh Mistress|*falls into the mud*]] }}

* "Get it....''eye muscles?''"

== Suited for Success ==

* Rarity's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyQIO0LcsJs epic] [[Ten-Minute Retirement|nervous breakdown]]:

'''Twilight Sparkle:''' You're not a laughingstock, Rarity!<br />

'''Rainbow Dash:''' [[Brutal Honesty|She kind of is!]]<br />

** A moment later, Heads One, Three and Four lash out at the ponies, slamming into the mud, a tree and a rock in the process. Head Two, apparently as a bit of payback for being [[Late to The Punchline]] earlier, ''laughs at them''.

* Twilight is going to [[You Shall Not Pass|hold off the Hydra]] until the others can get across the gorge.

* Twilight Sparkle's reaction after surviving the leap across the bog. She hits a conveniently-placed cave, shakes her head a few times and does a silly grin while a *squeak* noise plays.

** And when Twilight learns "the hydra wasn't 'the doozy'", she gets [[High-Pressure Emotion|so angry]] she [[Memetic Mutation|evolves into]] [[Pokémon|Rapidash]]. Seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYdJT_KY5_s&feature=channel_video_title here].

* At the very end of the episode, Spike is about to send off Twilight's letter to Princess Celestia when [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tawDboVaRvI CELESTIA] [[Memetic Mutation|OUT OF FUCKING NOWHERE!]]

** If you listen closely, you can hear a "whoosh-boom" as Celestia lands near Spike. That's right, despite having wings, Celestia seems to have literally fallen out of the sky, just to pick up Twilight's letter (and prove Pinkie right once again).

** [[Wild Mass Guessing|Or maybe a sonic rainboom?]]

** Preceded by Rarity's [[Evil Laugh]] discovering that the rest of Cloudsdale is in awe of her wings. "Wah-HAHAHAH!"

* There's also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xczDd2_X0DI Fluttershy's attempts] at enthusiastic cheering: [[Flat Joy|"Yay..."]]

'''Fluttershy:''' ...Too loud? }}

** Seriously, ''every'' attempt at fangirling for Rainbow Dash is [[Adorkable]] [[Up to Eleven]].

** Made all the better with her reaction at the actual show, {{spoiler|when Dash manages to pull off the Sonic Rainboom, and [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|Fluttershy cheers loudly]] while Dash's other friends are dumbstruck.}}

* Pinkie's [[Fire-Breathing Diner|reaction]] when she (literally) tastes the rainbow, made all the funnier by her apparent love of spicy stuff in earlier episodes. Apparently, [[Up to Eleven|rainbows are too spicy for even Pinkie Pie!]]

** For extra icing on this piece of hilarity, Pinkie's lower lip quivering from the spiciness and neighing as she fled. I kid you not.

* Rainbow Dash's reaction to meeting the Wonderbolts, getting the best young flier crown from Celestia and her friends hoisting her up on their backs, complete with ''joyful wiggling'' during the last one.

 

== The Stare Master ==

* The Cutie Mark Crusaders' attempts at fixing Fluttershy's table: "Hammer." "Hammer." "Hammer."

** Followed by the Crusaders' reactions to the end result:

'''Scootaloo:''' [[Too Many Cooks Spoil the Soup|We were making a table?]]<br />

'''Apple Bloom:''' [[Deadpan Snarker|Somepony needs to put this thing out of its misery.]] }}

* It's both [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|awesome]] and hilarious when Fluttershy confronts the cockatrice and scolds it like it was a mischievous schoolboy, threatening to ''tell its mother'' if it didn't turn both Fluttershy's chicken and Twilight Sparkle back to normal.

* Scootaloo and Apple Bloom discussing chicken-calling techniques:

'''Apple Bloom:''' Oh, wait, now I know how to call a chicken! Scootaloo! Scoot-scootalooooo! }}

* Fluttershy realizing what she's got herself into by having the crusaders at her cottage.

* The Crusaders [[Comically Missing the Point]] by ignoring their real talents.

* During the montage of the Crusaders gathering supplies for their act:

'''Sweetie Belle:''' Yeah... Instructions on how to ''use'' six wooden planks, four-by-eight plywood, a box of nails, four cans of paint, and four brushes. }}

* Scootaloo repeatedly [[Head Desk|Head Pianoing]] when she has trouble coming up with a song.

== A Dog and Pony Show ==

* When [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruQJflvF09c Rarity starts] [[Pity the Kidnapper|tormenting her kidnappers:]]

'''Rarity:''' "Whining"? [[Insistent Terminology|I am not whining; I am complaining]]! Do you want to ''hear'' whining? ''(in a whiny voice)'' Thiiiiiiis is whining! [[Most Annoying Sound|Oooh, this harness is too tiiight! It's going to chafe. Can't you loosen it? Oooh, it hurts and it's sooo rusty! Why didn't you clean it first? It's gonna leave a staaain! And the wagon's getting heeeavy, why do I have to pull it?!]]<br />

'''Small diamond dog''': Whaa! Make it stop!<br />

'''Rarity''': (stomping her front hooves) [[Cute but Cacophonic|But I thought you waaanted whiiiniiing!]] }}

* Not to mention when the Diamond Dogs try to force her to work again.

'''Rarity:''' Did you just call me a ''mule?!''<br />

'''Diamond Dog 1:''' [[Oh Crap|Uh...]]<br />

* Spike's fantasy about rescuing Rarity. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX6JOG4Dq30 It must be seen to be believed.]

** Not to mention Spike using Twilight as his steed as he charges to rescue Rarity.

'''Twilight:''' ''*exasperated sigh*'' "''Fine.''" }}

* When Spike and the girls are falling through the tunnels of the Diamond Dogs' lair, Pinkie Pie appears to be having the time of her life. At one point, she does a ''swan dive'' falling down a shaft as everyone else in the rescue party is freaking out.

* Twilight's sabotage attempt.

* Spike confessing his "secret" crush on Rarity to Twilight and Pinkie Pie. Twilight's reaction is priceless, as is Pinkie Pie's. [[Offscreen Reality Warp|He's then inexplicably wearing a T-shirt with a picture of Rarity in a heart on it]].

'''Pinkie Pie''': Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye! *sticks a hoof in her eye* }}

* Twilight accidentally [[Eye Scream|sticking her hoof in her open eye]] while reciting the Pinkie Pie Swear.

== Over a Barrel ==

* Braeburn's lightning tour of Appleloosa.

''(whip pan to a group of ponies sketching a passing coach)'' }}

** That joke is made even funnier by the sight of a clearly sentient pony dragging a carriage in which another pony is riding.

"Aw, we just switched!" }}

* From the same scene:

* Applejack reading a bedtime story to an apple tree, and getting defensive when she thinks Rarity called Bloomberg (said tree) a baby.

* The chat in the sleeping carriage, especially when [[It Makes Sense in Context|Fluttershy claims she'd like to be a tree.]]

'''Rainbow Dash:''' If I was sleeping, how could I have asked you if you were asleep? }}

* Rainbow Dash plowing headlong into a signpost while trying to chase down Little Strongheart.

* "I'll write to you when you're banished. Unless I'm banished too, somewhere where there's no post office, then you'll have to write to me. Deal?!"

* Twilight giving Philomena some "tough love":

'''Twilight Sparkle:''' No excuses! }}

* A second Yakety-sax inspired chase scene towards the end of the episode between Philemena, Twilight and Fluttershy who are all equally desperate to avoid the attention of the guards looking for the bird themselves.

* Twilight dancing around in a circle going "Yesyesyesyesyesyes" at the end of her Cutie Mark story, and her subsequent reaction to everypony staring at her.

* Young Rarity's deadpan expression when her horn drags her for hours on end to what she can only assume to be her destiny, and her reaction when she finds what it's led her to...

* Young Spike's utterly unfazed look when suddenly aged from a newly-hatched infant to a massive adult dragon and then back to an infant again, [[Squee|and then he starts sucking on his tail.]]

* Hey, you know Applejack? The rough-and-tumble close-to-earth cowpony? Compare that to the "little lady" seen in the episode and you're sure to get a chuckle or two.

** And then her parents' surprisingly enthusiastic approval of accepting the apprenticeship, despite being plants not 20 seconds ago. Or maybe not so surprising...

* Scootaloo's reaction to the [[Group Hug]], followed by:

'''Scootaloo:''' '''[[Big No|NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!]]''' }}

* The [[Gilligan Cut|abrupt cut]] to Twilight telling her story, with no explanation of how the CMC got roped into hearing it.

* Also, Scootaloo's [[Comically Missing the Point|reaction]] to Rarity's Cutie Mark story, after having to listen to Fluttershy and Applejack's stories:

 

== Owl's Well That Ends Well ==

* Spike's first meeting with Owlowiscious:

'''Spike:''' [[Who's on First?|Uh, Spike? You know, assistant number one?]] }}

* When Spike tries to get some new quills for Twilight, he first tries to buy one...

'''Storekeeper:''' Sorry, junior, we're all outta quills until Monday... you need a sofa? }}

** Then he tries to borrow one from [[Cloudcuckoolander|Pinkie Pie]], who manages to find a quince, a quail, a quilt, a quesadilla, and a quiche, but is fresh out of quills. Bonus points for (mis)pronouncing all of them with the same initial "kw" sound.

* When Pinkie starts interrogating Spike, forcing him to confess. Spike, not understanding what's going on, begins to confess to random things, such as using up all the hot water to take a seven-hour long bath and that he likes to flex in front of a mirror. This ends up making Pinkie even angrier.

** And the last one he confesses to:

** Spike ruining Pinkie's [[Corner of Woe]] moment.

** Can't believe no one else noticed it, but right after Spike reveals what he does in the mirror, Pinkie has a look on her face that pretty much says "Yeah... I didn't need to know that".

* Pinkie going over the edge, and trying to hold her "after-birthday party" for Gummy with inanimate objects (a bucket of turnips, a stack of rocks, etc.) as the guests.

** Then Rainbow Dash shows up, and ends up arguing with the stack of rocks until she realizes what she's doing.

'''Rainbow Dash:''' Who are ''you'' calling a chump, chump?! ''(some rocks fall)'' *sigh* That's it, party's over. }}

*** The best part is how the voice she does for "[[Rocky (film)|Rocky]]" actually sounds like [[Sylvester Stallone]].

* Rarity objects to Spike being allowed in the boutique while the girls are getting dressed, and Applejack [[Lampshade Hanging|points out]] that they [[Half-Dressed Cartoon Animal|don't normally wear clothes]] anyway.

* Twilight shows off her new spell to [[Cinderella (novel)|turn mice into horses]] [[Furry Confusion|to pull their carriage to the Gala]]. The other ponies' reaction to that is priceless enough. Then, Opal scares them off, and this exchange occurs:

'''Rarity''': [[Sarcasm Mode|Whatever shall we]] '''[[Sarcasm Mode|do]]'''?! {''walks over to a couple of male ponies''} Uh, excuse me, would you boys mind pulling our carriage to the Gala?<br />

{''[[Gilligan Cut]] of the ponies harnessed to the carriage''}<br />

** Later, she tries to get the party jumping with ''another'' song... the "Pony Pokey". [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JBbXw4V-Tc The visuals accompanying said song] make it even funnier.

* Rarity smashing her glass slipper so that [[Prince Charmless|Prince Blueblood]] can't find her may well be the Crowning Moment of Funny for the whole season.

'''Rarity''': (screams in horror) *deliberately stomps on slipper* Let's go!<br />

'''Pinkie Pie''': *stares at crushed slipper in shock until Rarity drags her off* }}

** Actually, most scenes with Rarity and Prince Blueblood are hilarious. Both keep hinting at the chivalrous things which Rarity ends up doing like paying for food, opening the door and putting a piece of clothing over a puddle.

'''Both''': *Awkward pause until Rarity covers the puddle* }}

* Fluttershy, the kind and compassionate member of the group, slowly losing her temper because none of the animals will hang out with her. Which eventually leads to her trying to trap them, and even carrying a squirrel with her teeth near the end!

** A little early on, when she scares off the animals the first time, Fluttershy comments on being a [[Ironic Echo|loud mouth]].

** Fluttershy tries to trap one of the animals with a carrot and a box and ends up catching the garden's caretaker.

'''Caretaker''': Mmm, sounds good to me. }}

* As Celestia sees the chaos at the Gala rising to a peak, she offers Twilight the following advice: "Run." Twilight and her friends are quick to follow that advice. Bonus points for coming as Fluttershy hits breaking point:

''Cue the door slamming open and all the animals rushing through, revealing a ticked-off and very exhausted Fluttershy''...<br />

'''Fluttershy''': You're... ''going to '''[[Unstoppable Rage|LOVE MEEEE!!!]]'''''<br />

'''Celestia''': (to Twilight Sparkle) ''RUN''. }}

* Right before the end, Spike [[Drowning My Sorrows|drowning his sorrows]] in [[Drunk on Milk|doughnuts and cocoa]] to the point that the shopkeeper's worried for him.

'''Spike''':(Slams mug down on table) [[I'll Tell You When I've Had Enough!|ANOTHER DONUT! EXTRA SPRINKLES!]] }}

 

* Fluttershy... {{spoiler|the bully.}}

* Discord tries to {{spoiler|[[Break the Cutie|break]] Fluttershy as he did with the others, but he learns that Fluttershy is just [[Incorruptible Pure Pureness|too kind to be broken so easily]], forcing him to give up his tricks and brainwash her the old-fashioned way.}}

* During Discord's conversation with Celestia and the mane cast, Pinkie Pie starts laughing, which Twilight isn't happy about, [http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/photos/images/newsfeed/000/174/802/1316269817349.gif?1316270031 but how can you not laugh at this?]

* "Hold on a second! Eternal chaos comes with chocolate rain, you guys! ''Chocolate. Rain!''"

* Pinkie's reaction to {{spoiler|the elements being missing}} is priceless.

* Despite the seriousness of the situation, seeing ''[[Physical God|Celestia]]'' [[Jaw Drop]] when {{spoiler|she realizes Discord has stolen the elements}} is just funny coming from such an unflappable, reserved character.

* The weird weather in Ponyville: Cotton candy clouds, chocolate milk rain, corn turning into popcorn, apples swelling up and bending the trees they're on, animals randomly growing ''deer legs''...Plus Rainbow dealing with it at the beginning:

* The Cutie Mark Crusaders arguing at the beginning of the episode over what a Draconequus represents.

'''Scootaloo''': Don't call me things I don't know the meaning of! }}

* It may just be this troper, but I thought that Sweetie Belle calling a ''flightless'' pegasus a dodo was funny all by itself.

* Applejack faces are the meme of Friendship is Magic. [http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrotuiBCgG1r2r7jpo1_500.png FOREVER].

* Rarity coming to help Applejack in the orchard.

* Twilight's [[Failsafe Failure]]:

'''Spike''': Um... give up? }}

* Fluttershy's sassy tail-snap. SO out of character.

* Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack each displaying {{spoiler|their newly corrupted personalities}} in rapid succession:

'''Applejack:''' {{spoiler|''*shifty eyes*'' Chocolate milk!}} }}

* Twilight's hilariously delivered snark at what she believes to be another of {{spoiler|Applejack}}'s lies:

'''Twilight''': Now, I ''know'' that's a lie. }}

* Discord's ''meowing umbrella''.

* "I never thought this would happen...my friends....HAVE TURNED INTO COMPLETE JERKS!!"

* {{spoiler|Twilight's reaction to finding the elements and pretty much FORCING her friends to be the elements, and Spike to be Rainbow Dash, are hilarious.}}

** And then:

'''Twilight''': Congratulations Spike! [[Closest Thing We Got|You're the new Rainbow Dash!]] Now let's go!<br />

'''Spike''': ME?!? Bu-bu-but if she finds out I've been impersonating her... oh... that won't end well.<br />

'''Everyone except Spike''': YEAH! WOOHOO! }}

** And before any of this:

** I'm going to take a book...and ''READ IT!'' Sorry, couldn't resist.

* Really, the entire scene in and around the library is one long CMOF. Twilight's reactions to being the [[Only Sane Man|Only Sane Pony]] and rapidly reaching the end of her tether are always worth a giggle (see also: "Bridle Gossip", "Swarm of the Century" and "Feeling Pinkie Keen", among others). [[Tara Strong]] always comes through with beautiful snark.

** Also when she takes Fluttershy's cast off necklace: "MINE!"

* On a related note, Rarity's {{spoiler|de-brainwashing scene}}, while more implied than shown, is fairly hilarious.

'''Rarity''': *pushes Tom out of her shop* [[Let Us Never Speak of This Again]]. }}

** Not five minutes later, when they find Rainbow Dash:

'''Rarity:''' I thought we agreed ''[[Let Us Never Speak of This Again|never to speak of it again.]]'' }}

*** Applejack saying her line with a bonafide Trollface.

* {{spoiler|When the others were chasing Rainbow Dash so Twilight could cure her of Discord's spell, Fluttershy said this before going into [[Let's Get Dangerous|determined mode.]]}}

** Before that, {{spoiler|Applejack manages to lasso Rainbow Dash, but because Pinkie forgot to secure the rope, Rainbow Dash manages to get away...but not before the rope snags Pinkie and Rarity and drags them out of the Twinkling Balloon with Rarity admonishing Pinkie. [http://ponibooru.413chan.net/post/view/62811 Their facial expressions are priceless.]}}

* "Um, I'm just wondering if it's okay if I hold you down against your will for a little bit?"

* Discord getting himself a glass of chocolate milk. Then he drinks ''the glass'', and throws the chocolate milk behind him. [[Made of Explodium|It explodes.]]

** And notice that the glass filled from the top down.

** The reveal of the Mayor fighting Derpy Hooves after Princess Celestia arrives to put a stop to all the fighting.

** Not to mention the Cutie Mark Crusaders' initial reactions to the doll. They had ''[[Big Ball of Violence|literally come to blows]]'' over who would have to play with it <ref>and, perhaps incidentally, remain within reach of the visibly deranged mare offering it to them</ref> when Twilight cast that spell.

*** The very first time Sweetie Belle lies about said mane. The way she uncertainly fumbles over the last word is priceless.

*** Just as funny is when she [[Ironic Echo|excitedly squeals the same line]] while she is entranced by the doll.

* Rarity is in full [[Large Ham|HAM]] mode in this episode. It is glorious. "The worst...''possible''...''THING''!!"

** She even magically summons a couch to faint on. Twice.

** And her pulling a [[Hypocritical Humor]] by calling Twilight a "Drama Queen".

* [[Awesome Moment|Fluttershy beating the crap out of a bear]] {{spoiler|in order to help it relieve some tension it's having in the shoulder}}.

** And then, his beleaguered postscript to the end-of-episode letter.

* Applejack's response when {{spoiler|Celestia shows up.}}

* Celestia's [[Fascinating Eyebrow]] while Twilight's friends are taking the blame for her going this far to try and learn a lesson to send her.

* Twilight's adorably big grin when she tells Spike the first thing to add to their daily to-do list.

== Luna Eclipsed ==

* Chaperone Granny Smith's response to Twilight wishing her a happy Nightmare Night.

* Everything Luna does that is not a slight [[Tear Jerker]] is this.

** After telling Twilight that she recalled who purged her of her Dark Power (complete with hovering, gathering storm-clouds, wind, and the usual bellowing).

** ''"THIS IS THE TRADITIONAL ROYAL CANTERLOT VOICE! IT IS TRADITION TO SPEAK USING THE [[Royal We|ROYAL 'WE']] AND TO USE '''THIS MUCH VOLUME WHEN ADDRESSING OUR SUBJECTS!!!"'''''

*** The way Twilight fixes her hat and beard after Luna yells this. Hilarious every time.

** Not to mention the assorted farm animals from Fluttershy's cottage when Twilight goes to drag her out.

** Fluttershy being forced to give Luna a lesson on how to speak softly and sweetly.

'''Fluttershy:''' Perfect-lesson-over. [Flees back into her house, only to have Twilight close the door and have her smack into it.] }}

** And then the scene ends with Luna giving Fluttershy a big hug... and [[Not What It Looks Like|Fluttershy, as well as Pinkie and the group of kids with her, going into shock.]]

* The Mayor trying to act all spooky, while being dressed as a clown.

* Twilight proudly exclaiming that in order to help Luna, she's going to do what she does best: ''[[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?|"Lecture her!"]]''

* When the foals were crying after Luna cancelled Nightmare Night, one of the fillies (the one dressed like a princess) stating she wanted to be a zombie next year. It's as funny as it is [[Tear Jerker|sad.]]

== Sisterhooves Social ==

* Sweetie Belle [[Lethal Chef|cooks for her sister.]]

'''Rarity's Mother:''' I've been giving her lessons. I wouldn't be surprised if she's got a Cutie Mark in fancy cooking by the time we get back from our vacation. }}

** And then afterwards...

'''Rarity:''' L-Let me guess...applesauce?<br />

'''Sweetie Belle:''' Nope. [[Epic Fail|Toast!]] }}

** Particularly as some of her expressions are reminiscent of Twilight's breakdown in "Lesson Zero," making you wonder the first time you see the episode just how far this is going to go.

* Much of Applejack and Apple Bloom's interaction, when it isn't a [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]].

'''Applejack:''' Exactly! }}

* The argument over who should be sisters, ending with a confused Apple Bloom asking Applejack "We're still sisters, right?"

* Granny Smith interacting with a megaphone.

* Rarity's line after the race is as sweet as it is hilarious.

* Everyone assuming Rarity's joking about going to the spa.

* Lampshading the [[Furry Confusion]] regarding herding sheep. "You could've just asked."

* After Rarity offers to be a better sister by showing Sweetie Belle how to cook her favorite foods or clean her mane:

'''Rarity:''' Uh...yes? }}

** The awkward sound effect on Rarity's nod really sells it.

* Pinkie Pie's [[What Do You Mean It's Not Heinous?|anguished confession]] about how many corncakes she ate the other day when Applejack presses for somepony to tell the truth. And when that doesn't work, Pinkie lets out a hysterical cry of "Make it stop!"

* Apple Bloom's short wait after learning her lesson of "Good things come to those who wait".

* Twilight bucking Spike off her back after his smart-alecky lampshading of [[Added Alliterative Appeal]].

* ''[[The Big Lebowski]]'' ponies, including Jesus! Now there's a [[Parental Bonus]] for you.

* Apple Bloom suddenly speaking French, and Applejack's horrified reaction.

* Big Macintosh stepping in to kick Granny Smith's leg to get rid of a cramp like this happens all the time.

** Also doubles as a pun, since Granny Smith uses the phrase "charlie horse", a synonym for a cramp.

* Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon's faces as Apple Bloom gets more attention and rubs it in their face, ''especially'' Diamond Tiara.

'''Diamond Tiara:''' ''(Growling.)'' }}

* The Flower Trio panicking as usual.

* Rainbow Dash's drill sergeant routine when prepping her potential pets for the games. "You call that flapping?!"

* Rainbow Dash's list of qualities she's looking for in a pet include "coolness, awesomeness, and radicalness."

'''Rainbow Dash:''' You ''would'' think that, Twilight, and that's why ''you'' would never qualify to be my pet. }}

* All of the talents that the animals perform, such as the duck tap-dancing, the eagle knitting, the falcon doing card tricks, the wasp doing shadow puppets, and the bat performing [[Theme Tune Cameo|a snippet of the theme song]] on water glasses.

* "It can fly and it's not a squirrel!...[[Lampshade Hanging|should we sing about it again]]?"

* The last little exchange between Twilight and Rainbow:

'''Rainbow Dash''': [[Gesundheit]]. }}

* Fluttershy shoving Twilight away from the binoculars she just conjured up.

* Throughout the entire episode, Fluttershy corrects everyone whenever they call Tank the tortoise a turtle. Near the end, we get this gem:

'''Fluttershy''': [[Hypocritical Humor|Whatever]]. }}

 

== The Mysterious Mare Do Well ==

* This exchange when Twilight notices Rainbow Dash show-boating:

'''Pinkie Pie:''' You may be right... [[Literal Minded|Silly.]] }}

** Made even better by Pinkie's uncharacteristically serious tone of voice.

* Pinkie Pie mistaking Spike's title as a "ghost writer" as meaning he's actually a ghost.

** And the [[YouTube]] comments haven't missed this:

** Even better, the complete lack of reaction from everypony else after Pinkie freaking out and running away. They're so accustomed to her antics that it wasn't even worth commenting on.

* The fact that Rainbow Dash had Spike write her autobiography after the "Spike is the new Rainbow Dash" meme can also qualify.

* Rainbow Dash performs the heroic feat of...''mowing the lawn!''

* Pinkie Pie's words of wisdom near the end:

'''Applejack:''' I think we're gettin' off-topic here. }}

** Which she does next episode.

** And speaking of that scene, just the way Rainbow looks as if opening a jar of peanut butter is going to be one of the most epic things she's ever done! The music build up and her cracking her neck make the scene more epic, until...

* Spike writes down every word that Rainbow Dash says, and we mean ''every word'':

'''Spike:''' (Writing on notepad) "Don't you, Spike." }}

* After Rainbow flies off the handle at Spike writing down that she's jealous (much to the amusement of the other element bearers), she's standing there looking a bit sheepish as Spike writes down , "Correction: Rainbow Dash is ''very'' jealous."

* Rarity's [[Spit Take]] into Jet Set and Upper Crust's faces.

* When Rarity's friends find out that she's been hopping between the two parties, [[Hope Spot|they are totally cool with Rarity hanging out with the posh ponies]]... and then Rainbow Dash decides that the Mane Cast should [[What Could Possibly Go Wrong?|crash the party and show the Canterlot elite what fun is]] ''[[What Could Possibly Go Wrong?|really]]'' [[What Could Possibly Go Wrong?|about.]] Rarity's reaction sells it.

** Applejack's ''literal'' take on a garden party.

* Rarity kissing Celestia's hoof to show her gratitude. The look of awkwardness on Celestia's face is priceless.

* Derpy's inexplicable appearance in the checkerboard of upper class ponies, complete with bag on head, but dressed up with a pearl necklace.

* Spike stole not only Sweet Apple Acres' apples, but their ''leaves''. Applejack [[Lampshade Hanging|lampshades]] this.

** AJ's deadpan response (complete with [[Badass Mustache|leaf mustache]]!) after laughing at the idea of ''Spike'' being the thief sells it.

* Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy's [[Good Cop, Bad Cop]] routine.

'''Rainbow Dash:''' Drop her, scaly! }}

* Rainbow Dash completely losing it over Twilight and Applejack tying themselves to a tree.

** Especially his [[Family Guy|Doctor Hartman-esque]] moment where he diagnoses Spike's problem as "[[Captain Obvious|He's a dragon!]]"

* Rarity's mane after Spike roars in her face and her subsequent reaction to it.

* After Rarity's heartwarming moment where she comforts Spike on the bridge, it pans back...and the other members of the Mane Cast are just standing at the end of the bridge awkwardly.

* A split second before Spike and Rarity start to fall, and after Rarity exclaims about him being the rampaging dragon, Spike gives this little "Whoops?" look.

** Apple Bloom's panicked "no, no, no, anything but that" look when Granny Smith is mentioned.

* The first encounter in this episode between Granny Smith and Filthy Rich gave us this:

'''Filthy Rich''': Ehm, I prefer "Rich". }}

** Cheerilee has a similar line earlier on, but like always she sounds so [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|cheery]] while saying it, which makes it all the funnier.

* Pinkie's unusually sarcastic response after realizing the flour is becoming a [[Running Gag]]. "Yeah, I think I can see where this is going."

* Pinkie's usual reality-breaking ways, including getting into the hospital nursery by apparently warping underground, and talking to herself during her standup routine.

'''Pinkie:''' You're telling me. }}

* The whole stand-up routine was hilarious for reasons completely apart from the jokes being told. Aside from the points already mentioned:

** When her jokes fail to entertain, not only do we hear (faintly) the usual chirping crickets, someone in the nonexistent audience also coughs.

* When Pumpkin was chewing on her toys:

'''Pinkie:''' "'''''NO!'''''" }}

* The Cakes' expressions when they return home at night. Mrs. Cake is cringing as though she expects to find her children glued to the wall.

 

== Hearth's Warming Eve ==

** For starters, the fact that she ''literally'' has a large cup of pudding on her head at all times.

** Chancellor Puddinghead wanting to name the new land they've found ''Dirtville''.

'''Chancellor Puddinghead:''' Earth! }}

** "Hold on to your hooves! I am just about to be ''brilliant!''"

** The unicorn and pegasus leaders are announced with horns at the summit. Chancellor Puddinghead is announced with kazoos.

*** Also, this line, combined with her facial expressions, is hilarious.

* Applejack as Puddinghead's secretary Smart Cookie has tons of wonderfully [[Deadpan Snarker|snarky comments]] throughout the episode.

* When Twilight has to use her magic to pull a frightened Fluttershy out of a box, Pinkie tries to help by ''pulling on Twilight's head'', causing her to scream just like in ''The Ticket Master''.

* Princess Platinum putting her crown on ''upside-down'' in her haste to leave the council.

* The leaders fighting over the small rock is hilarious if you recall Tom from "The Return of Harmony", especially Princess Platinum's "Give me my rock!" line. It's equally hilarious if you remember [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E23 The Cutie Mark Chronicles|Pinkie Pie's cutie mark story]].

* Rarity complaining that the breeze coming in through the open window is messing up her hair once is pretty funny. Her complaining a second time, annoyed that nopony seems to have heard her, is hilarious.

* Spike as the narrator has his moments, most notably the [[Get On With It Already]] pony in the audience that interrupts him at one point.

* Derpy waving out from behind the curtain and then being pulled back and given what looks like a "Go sit in the corner" look and point.

* Seeing Fluttershy in ''full body warrior armor'' had this troper laughing all the way.

** Then there's the big dramatic "STO-OOP!" when Princess Platinum comes to the stream, which is initially shown close up to look big and threatening river, only to cut to a shot of Princess Platinum actually by the stream, which is rather...weak looking.

* There's always this bit of dialog:

'''Clover the Clever''': ''What'' dungeon?! }}

 

** Special mention goes to the face she makes after she electrocutes herself.

** Also worth mentioning is the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geTCP666Yf4 Brony reaction] to Derpy.

'''Commenters:''' [[Understatement|And there was much rejoicing.]] }}

** This also involves a [[Hilarious in Hindsight]] meta example, as it turned out [[Tabitha St. Germain]] gave Derpy a male voice.

* Pinkie Pie getting kicked off the cherry tree by Applejack. Makes one wonder (after the laughs) how and why she went up there to begin with...

* Rarity's annoyed expression when she and Pinkie Pie are left behind and forced to head back to Ponyville on their own on a hand cart. Oh, and Pinkie has started rambling again.

'''Rarity:''' When I get back, you're going to get it, Rainbow Dash. }}

** It hasn't been lost on the fandom that Rainbow Dash is scheduled to end up in the hospital [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E16 Read It and Weep|two episodes from now.]]

* [[Screw This, I'm Outta Here|"Lady, you're trouble!"]]

* Pinkie Pie has a cute and funny line as the train's leaving.

* It's not easy to spot, but after making it past the Friendship Express, Applejack looks back and dares the others to catch her. There's a shot of Twilight on the cart with an expression on her face that just screams "Hello? Pegasi pulling a cart! A train won't stop us!"

** This is made even better by Applejack's lines.

'''Applejack:''' Aw, nuts! }}

 

== The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 ==

* Applejack's letter to Princess Celestia at the end.

{{spoiler|''[cut to goofy country music and a wide-eyed Applejack happily bouncing a mug of cider on her head.]''}} }}

* Rainbow Dash's attempts at drinking some cider ending in failure, {{spoiler|until the end.}}

** After the Apple Family cider runs out again, she pops up from ''way'' in the distance to yell about it.

* Fluttershy is abruptly woken up by Rainbow Dash at the beginning of the episode and has her blanket torn off of her. She quickly covers herself and blushes in response, even though she realistically has no reason to do so.

* Rainbow Dash's anticipation for cider throughout Flim and Flam's song leads to some [http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/8742e1071f3d5661b0f9e1dd6734d736/120440%20-%20animated%20cider%20rainbow_dash.gif hilarious expressions].

* Rarity helping Granny Smith with quality control:

'''Rarity:''' Lovely, horrid, horrid, lovely... }}

* The pony Flim goes to when singing about "ponies with thirsty throats, dry tongues, and not a drop of cider to be found?" The one who looks absolutely horrified? [[Alternate Character Interpretation|Berry]] [[The Alcoholic|Punch.]]

* Flim and Flam suddenly appearing in the Apple family's [[Huddle Shot]].

* Fluttershy on Pinkie's bed mane in the cold open.

* [http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4351/011977.jpg "I can't believe-able!"]

** Made funnier when you realize "unbelievable" and "I can't believe-able" are basically the same thing. Flim had repeated what Flam said when that bit started in a sense.

* The argument over [[Insistent Terminology|whether it's a "ruckus" or a "fracas"]].

* This bit:

[''The other two give him blank looks. He goes back to sweeping.''] }}

* A spider in the book shouting "Burglar!", because a [[Fridge Horror|pony with a shaven head]] thinks Dash is trying to steal his slippers.

* The Boredom Montage where Rainbow tries and fails to find something to do takes about a minute. Then the clock hand moves forward by only a minute.

* Pinkie Pie getting distracted trying to figure out what her head is shaped the most like.

* Just about every facial expression the CMC make including [http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/247/243/78b.png this one], [http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/247/353/501.png this one], [http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/248/571/033.%25e2%2580%258bgif this one] and [http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/247/205/3f2.gif this one].

* During their song:

'''Scootaloo:''' His girlfriend sure thinks so. }}

* Sweetie Belle jumping out of a bush and screaming a frustrated [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Dhz52pmWs&feature=fvwrel "OH COME ON!"]

** And, later on, her jumping out of the same bush and screaming an ecstatic "YES!" that is eerily reminiscent of her sister.

* Sweetie Belle, full stop, this episode. Her "innocent" pushing Big Mac and Cheerilee is adorably hilarious, especially in the scene where the CMC are trying to get them to drink their love concoction:

'''Sweetie Belle:''' So, uh, we'll just leave you two alone. Together. To test it. }}

* The way that Cheerilee and Big Mac call each other pet names, and the CMCs' disgusted reaction to it.

* The split-second reaction Cheerilee has when the CMC express their disbelief that she doesn't have a special somepony. You can tell she's just thinking, "Yes, thank you so much for reminding me again that I'm single."

* Cheerilee and Big Mac's confusion upon snapping out of their love-induced haze:

'''Cheerilee:''' "Girls! Can you explain why I look like I'm getting married at the bottom of a pit?" }}

* The awkward scenes (especially the first one) of Big Mac and Cheerilee getting left alone by the CMC.

'''Big Macintosh:''' "...Eeyup." }}

* Apple Bloom's over-the-top [[Imagine Spot]] of what would happen to Ponyville if Big Mac and Cheerilee don't get cured.

** Particularly the pegasus stallion that crashes headlong into a house for no particular reason.

** There's also the cut to Apple Bloom waving her arms in the air and looking panicky, while Scootaloo just ''stares'' at her with a hilarious expression of bafflement.

* The expression and tone Cheerilee has when she answers the CMCs' question they gave her in order to have her come to the gazebo:

* The face on that one stallion who really likes jelly looks like a [http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/002/252/me-gusta.jpg certain face you would see in rage comics].

** And just that stallion himself, who comes out of nowhere after several others have far more reasonable flaws. He's all kinds of hilarious and creepy.

*** Not to mention through the CMC. In ''slow-mo'', no less.

* The CMC making a holiday greetings card for Cheerilee, adding more and more decorations to it until we finally get to see just how huge it is, at which point Sweetie Belle sticks its tip into an average envelope. [[Beat|Then they all stare at it for a moment.]]

* Anytime somepony emulates Cheerilee and Big Mac's nicknames for each other. The CMC in particular have to almost force it out.

'''Scootaloo''': Don't you think you should start looking for your wedding dress? You'll want to look your best for your...honey bunny snuggle baby. }}

* Sweetie Belle crashing a funeral, calling the eulogist "old", and bouncing away is as [[Crosses the Line Twice|funny]] as it is [[Crosses the Line Twice|absolutely terrible.]]

* This troper personally found ''everything'' Big Mac said outright hysterical. Why? Because it's the first time he's had more than two words of solo dialogue since [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E4 Applebuck Season|episode 4 of]] ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E4 Applebuck Season|last season!]]''

* Apple Bloom's [[Late to The Punchline]] moment at the end of the song - she walks off singing triumphantly with the others after establishing that Big Macintosh is available, but she still needs to ask whether they were talking about him.

* It's a small one, but when Apple Bloom is telling Cheerilee why the CMC love her so much, their enormous valentine falls on top of them, but she just keeps talking as if nothing happened.

* Sweetie Belle popping out of the nearby bush.

** And again later in triumph.

* All the stallions listed in the song, making you wonder if the reason there are so few males in Ponyville is because they're all so weird!

** Judging by what we've seen about the mares that's the pot calling the kettle black if I ever heard one.

* All of the CMCs' "I'm going to be sick" faces during Miss Cheerilee's and Big Mac's [[Sickeningly Sweethearts]] moments.

* When Apple Bloom is trying to keep Big Mac busy so he doesn't see Cheerilee...

* This troper thought that Cherrilee's snark moment was hilarious simply because of the stark contrast with her usual character.

* The small kicks Mac's hind leg makes after he lands head-first in the pit.

 

** And actually including "Sing a random song out of nowhere" on her checklist of making friends.

* Pinkie jumping up and down on a "spider" that turns out to be Cranky's toupee. Once she realizes this, she shouts out to the entire town about needing a replacement, from on top of a flagpole, through a ''megaphone''. She makes sure to stress that Cranky is really ''really bald'', and that this is [[Serious Business]].

** Which has caused a lot of people to [[Memetic Mutation|respond with]], [[SpongeBob SquarePants|"MY EYES!"]]

* ''All'' of Pinkie's 4th wall breaking and application of cartoon physics this episode. The best has to be her friendship rocket at the end of the episode.

* The entire queue's reaction when Fluttershy tells one pony to go to the back of the line.

* Fluttershy and Iron Will's demonstration.

'''Iron Will''': NO! When somepony tries to block, SHOW THEM THAT YOU ROOOOOCK! }}

* Pinkie Pie pulling several [[Duck Season! Rabbit Season!]] gambits throughout the episode.

** Like her argument with Iron Will:

'''Iron Will''': Wait... }}

*** And at the end, Pinkie just walks away. [[Toon Physics|In midair.]]

* Iron Will gets around by STANDING on the back of a goat much smaller than himself. It looks just as ridiculous as it sounds, and nobody even bats an eye!

* Pinkie's flawless delivery in the following exchange reminds everyone why she's the Element of Laughter:

'''Rarity''': (''covers her mouth'') Shh! }}

* Iron Will announcing that he needs to do some groceries, so he'll allow Pinkie and Rarity time to "find" Fluttershy. He even pulls a comically tiny shopping basket (with ''flowers'' on it) from behind his back.

* Pinkie Pie's sassy pose when defending Rarity from New Fluttershy's angry rant.

** This is just a part of it: even when defending her friend, Pinkie Pie still brings her [[Crazy Awesome|own unique flair]] to the argument.

 

* One of the measures taken to prevent the disaster was to cut Pinkie's mane.

* When {{spoiler|Cerberus suddenly arrives in Ponyville...}}

* The threat of Ponyville being destroyed by Cerberus being prevented by {{spoiler|Fluttershy treating it like a real dog and giving it [http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/d16b81973222c8d914ad2221a2843da6/146765%20-%20animated%20cerberus%20fluttershy.gif a belly rub].}} It's a mix of this, CMoA, & CMoH.

** Before that, there's a shot of Cerberus nearly taking a piddle on one of the buildings.

* Spike and Rainbow Dash taking advantage of Twilight's resolve to not move for a week.

* Pinkie Pie's reaction when a potted plant falls on Twilight's head after her Pinkie sense acts up again:

** Spike's blink and you miss it [[Oh Crap]] face when Pinkie's tail twitches.

* How did Future!Twi get that eyepatch? {{spoiler|[[Too Dumb to Live|SHE LOOKED AT THE SUN THROUGH A TELESCOPE.]]}}

** Even better: Celestia basically PHOTOBOMBS her way into the episode; casually strolling along through a supposedly top-secret portion of the archives as if it was a part of her morning routine.

* Twilight panics after being unable to find the archives she's looking for...and then Pinkie Pie points out that they were ''standing in front of it the whole time''. Twi's reaction is priceless.

** Immediately before this, she stated that [[If My Calculations Are Correct]] then that was where the Starswirl wing would be.

*** Made better by Spike pointing out that this was ''where they came in''.

* Spike's casual "Hey, Pinkie" as Twilight goes nuts around them.

* Twilight dramatically declaring that she's decided to "Monitor. ''Everything''."

* "Now you look like a pirate! A sleepy pirate with a really weird mane-cut."

 

* Spike's attempts at joining in the other dragons' games.

* After Spike leaves for his trip, Rarity and Twilight have this little exchange:

'''Twilight''': Of course. }}

** And they all have huge smiles plastered on their faces.

** Fluttershy's irritated expression during this. Even a [[Shrinking Violet]] doesn't appreciate someone calling her interests boring.

* Although the three ponies standing up for Spike is a CMoH, Rarity's little speech is also hilarious.

** Her doing a little hair flip when she says that bit about liking fashion is just the cherry on top of another glorious Rarity scene.

* Rarity's idea of camouflage, and the fact that she added a bit of Pinkie flair to enhance her dramatic entrance.

* That ridiculously muscular pegasus with the tiny wings; He only had a few scenes, but he made the most of them with a [[Big Yes|big]] '''[[Big Yes|YEAAAAAAH!!!!]]'''

* The ponies asking Twilight what the anemometer does.

'''Everypony''': Ohhh, ok. }}

* Fluttershy's training montage includes tug-of-war against a butterfly. Not simply because she has trouble at first, but by the end we get to see how far she's come. She can outtug a whole kaleidoscope of butterflies!

* Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle's [[Are You Pondering What I'm Pondering?|ideas of how newspapers can get them cutie marks]].

* "The Cakes are breaking up!"

* Pinkie Pie acting like she's hit the breaking point at an intervention when Gabby Gums calls her obsessed with parties.

* Diamond Tiara says, "You're lucky I'm nice." [[Blatant Lies|Ha.]]

* Diamond Tiara's opinion on last year's school paper.

'''Ruby Pinch''': But Namby Pamby was a great editor! }}

* Rarity seeing her diary in the newspaper and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke62bMLmP_0 screaming] '''"I'LL ''DESTROY'' HER!"'''

* Rarity's sudden Julius Caesar reference:

* When Diamond Tiara insists that nopony takes the current school paper seriously, it cuts to [[Fan Nickname|Truffle Shuffle]] sitting at the back of the class, reading the school paper... wearing ''reading glasses and a fez''. Then he looks up nervously.

* When Rainbow Dash bursts into the spa, she takes one of Spike's cucumber slices and eats it. Spike then ''sticks his claw down Rainbow Dash's throat'' in order to get it back.

* Apparently, all somepony has to do in order to stop a unicorn's magic is to hit their horn, just like Sweetie Belle did to Rarity. It's basically the unicorn equivalent of smacking someone's hands to stop them from touching your stuff.

* Rarity giving in to her urge to snoop through Sweetie Belle's saddlebag by ''leaping'' on it while it hovers in midair.

'''Rarity''': Oh, but it's so much fun, Rarity! }}

* The picture of Celestia eating cake. What makes the scene is that she unusually holds the cake with her hoof, instead of using magic to levitate it.

* The ponies shying away from the brilliant aura of light from the eclairs, which is revealed to be the griffon holding a floodlight behind them.

* When Twilight gathers everyone together for the summation:

'''Pony Joe:''' She's ''good''. }}

* "Fine, I'm guilty! {{spoiler|I WEAR FALSE EYELASHES! Oh, and I took a bite of the cake.}}"

* When Twilight is reading the letter from Canterlot, Pinkie Pie steps on a cake, leaving a visible footprint. Twilight then fixes the frosting while still reading with her magic, without looking.

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5enoTvMd-o Pinkie VS Changeling]

'''Pinkie Pie:'''...eh, I've seen better. ''(Proceeds to grab Twilight and '''use her as a gatling gun.''')'' }}

* Fluttershy, while confronted by a group of changelings that have taken her form, avoids fighting them by pretending to be a changeling herself and pointing them to the false direction of the "real" Fluttershy.

* Princess Luna's being absent once again during a big world ending event is actually lampshaded at the end of Part 2, when she just drops in with the words "[[The Cavalry Arrives Late|Hello, everypony. Did I miss anything]]?"

* An [[I Take Offense to That Last One]] moment after the reveal:

'''Cadence:''' Not my Shining Armor! }}

* Any instance of Spike playing with the Shining Armor and Cadence figurines meant for the top of the cake. Bonus points when Pinkie Pie gets in on it, too.

* [[Screw Attack]] had Rainbow Dash vs [[Transformers Generation 1|G1 Starscream]] for one of their [http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/death-battle-starscream-vs-rainbow-dash Death Battles]. When it's not being awesome, it's being hilarious. Besides, {{spoiler|G1 Starscream getting his ass kicked}} is ''always'' funny.

** Boomstick's ''sheer incredulity'' at what they're doing just keeps getting funnier.

'''Boomstick:''' Except they're ''ponies!'' }}

** The ending was hilarious, and COMPLETELY in character for Rainbow Dash. {{spoiler|Starscream's Spark appears above his wreckage and starts taunting her, so she ''eats'' it!}}

* It's good to know [[Lauren Faust]] has a sense of humor. One fan [http://comments.deviantart.com/4/1603670/2216411631 asks]...

'''Lauren Faust:''' It passed legal. }}

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2M87mikp_E At a party] for the [[IOS Games|iOS game]] ''[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-little-pony-twilight-sparkle/id465213808 Twilight Sparkle: Teacher for a Day]'', the refreshments included [http://www.tropicana.com/products/chilled_juices_and_drinks/berry_punch_chilled/ Tropicana Berry Punch]. "Berry Punch" is also the name (originally just a [[Fan Nickname]], but since made [[All There in the Script]] by WeLoveFine.com) of a background pony popularly believed to be [[The Alcoholic]].