Yes, I know i've been annoying people with this stuff. So, i decided the solution is to convert everyone to my side! Hopefully this will answer your question, @Ascended Grubberfly. Plus, this is my blog, and i purposely kept it general so i could pettily do whatever i want*

*within the code of conduct, of course. No offence is intended, either.

A) Plotlines

Of course, this is often one of the most critisized element of shows meant for small children. It needs to be simple enough for them to follow along, which makes it too simple for anyone over the age of 6 to enjoy, right?

WRONG.

In fact, i believe that this show is better aimed at children 6-9. Already we've arrived at a assumption most anti-bronies make, that this is a show that rests with the likes of Paw Patrol. This is intended for a older, though still young, crowd. Making it closer to you.

The entire show is filled with overarcing plots and character arcs. Many of the plots can be unpredictable- and while yes, a good amount of the episodes contian the sorts of plots you might be expecting, the makers handled them skillfully enough to still be entertaining to us. And the overall plot is no worse than the types we're used to. (Most major plot points can be found in the two-part episodes, which form their own plot of the epic of Equestria, forgoing subplots such as those of the Cutie Mark Crusaders)

Also, another note: the Cutie Mark Crusaders are the Mane Six's younger sisters (and one unrelated) and they have their own episodes and own plot based around cutie marks. These are the worst offenders of the "basic plots in kids shows" thing, but they rarely interfere with the main plot (as they're seqestered off in their own episodes) and you can skip them if you REALLY need to. Except the Cutie Mark Chronicles. Contrary to the title, this is mostly about the Mane Six, and is a GREAT episode.

And anyone that doubts a kid's show can be meaningful to adults needs a couple episodes of Bluey.

B.) Characters

Now THESE are masterful. The thing to remember is that every character in fiction starts as a trope until you can get to know them, otherwise you would forget them. That's a "rule" most people follow, and another thing about kids shows is that you may not get to know them beyond their tropes. That's not problem here.

All of the Mane Six- Twilight Sparke, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack- have deep characters and full arcs*. And not "you learn a lesson every season" arcs**. GOOD arcs. I'd siggest you see for yourself.

*Well, Applejack gets next to no arc. She's a fairly good character, though.

**You actually do learn a lesson every episode, but not in a annoyingly obvious way. More like a moral of the story as we might get in a lot of fiction for a older audience. Until Twilight sums it up in a "what did we learn tpday?" at the end of the episode, but  a not very annoying way.

Um, what's the other thing?

um...

More stuff

First, the fandom. The Herd is a GREAT fandom. It's like Sanderfans, not the wretched hive of scum and villainy so many internet fandoms are these days. Unfortunately, it's kinda dormant, since the new 3D mlp stuff came out. DONT WATCH THAT ONE. THATS THE WRONG ONE. GET AWAY FROM IT. DO FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC.

Now, many people that My Little Pony is a pile of girly misogyny.

They are very wrong. I will die on this hill.

But I won't argue when not asked to. The mods might get upset by that sort of argument.

I often look at my bookshelf and ponder on the significance of James.

I mean, so many of authors on my shelf are named James. And so many are some of my favorite authors.

So...

- James #1- James Ponti

So this guy writes middle grade mystery. The first one I read was called Framed! and it was really good. It was the first of a trilogy. It's about this kid who just uses his theory of "teeny tiny details add up" and whatever. nice mystery.

But my favorite of his is called City Spies. Despite the cringey title (and cringey story behind it) the books are actually really good. Book 7 just came out a couple months ago. Or maybe 9. *counts on fingers* *cant figure it out*

He also is starting a new series called Sherlock Society. Pretty good.

The outlier here is his Dead City series about zombies in New York. It ruins all my organization.

- James #2- James Riley

So this guy is WEIRD. but in a cool way. like how Alcatraz is weird.

So my favorite of his is middle grade, called Story Thieves. It's really good an you need to read it. It's basically a "jumping inside other books" thing. However, Riley uses this idea to constantly change genres. The first is classic fantasy and classic science fiction at the same time, the second a mystery with a bunch of flashbacks, the third a superhero book. Then Riley beffudles us all by making the fourth one a choose your own adventure. And it's the best I've seen of its type- not the common kind or litRPG kind, but a genuinely good novel that also feels really fun to choose things. And the choices don't feel forced, and they're a hilarious plot device since the character are aware you're making choices for them and quite annoyed about it. The fifth isn't exactly a classic representation of a genre like the others, but you know, culmination of the series. Though there are some nice dystopian bits.

His other good series is The Revenge of Magic. Really nice fantasy series. Not sure I can accurately explain it. The nice part is how it tosses away the Alcatrazy humor of his other series for seriousness, which I'd previously doubted he was capable of. Really good.

His original is Half Upon a Time, which are some nice fractured fairy tales. There's also a continuation trilogy called Once Upon Another Time.

-James #3- Anna James

This author is WONDERFUL.  I just got a signed copy of one of her books!

So her main series, Pages & co. (often called The Book wanderers cause that's the first books name and sounds better and fits it better) is also about traveling about books, but it's more like cozy fantasy. It's about a girl who lives in a nice little bookshop who discovers she can "bookwander" (what a cozy word!) into books so goes to a tea party in Wonderland and whatnot. But the stakes to get higher as the series continues, it becomes more of a normal fantasy, and it's really cool.

She also just started a new series called the Chronicles of Whetherwhy, which is also really good. Great school of magic vibe with a cool magic system.

And, lastly (she spent most of her time on bookwanderers, which is now complete so she's doing new stuff) there's Alice With a Why. Nice Alice in Wonderland thing in the spirit of Percy Jackson and whatnot. Well, actually not like that. It's one of those where people write sequels to classics.

Also, DISCLAIMER: you shouldn't read any of her books on a empty stomach. She loves to mention every meal and somehow makes it sound VERY delicious without feeling overdescriptive. Most of the time.

So I'm running out of time, but I'll write Part 2 tomorrow.

Wait a second, nevermind. All that's left is honorable mentions (I think) so I'll just stick them in.

Honorable Mentions

-James Dashner

You know Maze Runner? Yeah, that guy. It was pretty good. Nothing to go on about for me. Except my Newt rant, which shall wait.

-James Patterson

This guy is EXTREMELY suspicious. NO ONE can write that fast.

But the bestsellers list would get mad at me if I was talking about Jameses and forgot to mention him.

-James Islington

I can't legally talk about him, as I just got the book today and haven't started reading it. But thanks, @NeverTrustAesSedai!

These are some words a phrases with interesting or unknown meanings. That’s all.

Plus I need to start posting in my blog.

- Dead Bird Autocorrect

This, I have little idea of. It has an important meaning that no one knows…

- Sesquipedalian

One of my favorite words! Try saying it: ses-quip-uh-day-lee-un. It means long words, or people who use long words.

- Randomosity

Somewhere between Random and Animosity. Actually has nothing to do with animosity, but it felt right. Basically randomness.

- Brick

See Cult of the Slightly Damaged Brick to understand why it has officially stopped looking like a word.

- Frankenstein, Or; The Modern Prometheus

I don’t know why. Something about the title, the punctuation, the grammar, is amazing. I don’t know why. Hence my former member title: “Timing, Or; Always Slightly Behind” which didn’t sound as good, but was very accurate.

I might add more when I remember them.

im trans

a girl

my pronouns are she/her

i came out on cgd 

Something about it makes me really want to post in this blog

this feels like something one of you would post meaningful poetry about

but i am not a poet, so I will just dump some words here

…

*can’t find any*

*decides to recycle past words for some reason*

hmmm

I’ve been staring at that quite a bit.

it feels… really good

*recycles again*

Yes, that is very wrong formatting. Quoting is… weird on my device.

so

I

am

a

girl.

that feels really good…

*continues*

ummm

as I’ve said, I never have conclusions

*tosses in more recycle*

so here’s a list! Once I went through, it was surprisingly short. But I started this blog so I need something!

• @Usseewa: Mint

@Through The Living Grub: 

• @Through The Living Star: Mint or Moss
• @Fizz9 Dark green “like grass”

Also, people who didn’t respond: @CoolScrafty7 @GummyDragon