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[Flying Dice]

How to extrapolate meaningless interpretations from tiny bits of canon: Applejack was under the surface of the mud pit with no breathing apparatus from 17:50 to 19:42, or approximately 1:52. Ponies are generally assumed to reach about waist-stomach height on an adult human of average height (judging based on fanon interpretation, as well as the respective heights of the children and ponies in previous generations), but have slightly larger chests in comparison to overall body size. For the purposes of this, we can assume that the average pony would have something on the order of 65-85% of the lung capacity of an adult human, but if we account for Earth Pony magically strengthened endurance, it should be roughly equal. Now, the average human is able to hold their breath for 30s-60s while submerged. However, it is possible to train yourself to hold your breath for longer periods of time, particularly if you are in a line of work which requires you to spend substantial lengths of time in and under water. The current record for longest breath held underwater by a human is 18m32.59s by Brazilian Karoline Mariechen Meyer. In other words, Applejack held her breath more than twice as long as the average for a normal pony, despite having no need to do so once the switch had been made. She also somehow managed to detect that the race was over, despite being submerged in mud that was thick enough to provide a sufficiently solid surface for Sweetie Belle to jump across. After emerging from the mud, she displayed no sign of panic or serious O₂ deprivation, needing little more than a quick, deep breath before hopping out and trotting over to her friends.


Therefore, the only rational conclusion is that Applejack is a former member of Equestria's elite aquatic Special Operations organization, Bay Watch, which has long been at the forefront of the secret war against the terrible threat of the godless pinko Seaponies and their musical weapons of mass destruction.

_lolhorsepun

[SirAaronIII]

That all actually sounded pretty legit.

[Necro910]

MLP: Uniting biologists, physicists, and drunks to discuss cartoons.

I love the internet.

[Flying Dice]

If I had any talent, I would have drawn her in a wetsuit with a diving knife. But no-o-o, the natural skill for drawing and painting in the family had to end before me. 


Hey, I hope this gives a certain someone out there an idea for a drawing. Applejack. Wetsuit. Diving. All my money.

[Necro910]

If I had any talent, I would have drawn her in a wetsuit with a diving knife. But no-o-o, the natural skill for drawing and painting in the family had to end before me. 


Hey, I hope this gives a certain someone out there an idea for a drawing. Applejack. Wetsuit. Diving. All my money.

I CAN DRAW _{nothing in proper proportion} 

Hey guys I took the official pony quiz, and I'm...

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Twilight Sparkle. Yes, I got Twilight Sparkle.

[LordBucket]

Applejack is a former member of Equestria's elite aquatic
Special Operations organization, Bay Watch

I'm to the point where I'm more surprised to discover that something hasn't been ponified than that it has. I found no sign of any MLP/Baywatch crossovers. However, a google image search for "my little pony pamela anderson" did generate the following:

Pony Scissorhands
Pony Fett
Pony Cthulhu
Elizabeth Hasselbeck with a giant pink pony
Four ponies of the Apocalypse
The Joker, pony
Pony Alien
Pony of fuedal Japan
He-man and his mighty battlepony
Pony Borg
Pony Wolverine tattoo

Why google associates these things with Pamela Anderson...we may never know.

[Flying Dice]

Applejack is a former member of Equestria's elite aquatic
Special Operations organization, Bay Watch

I'm to the point where I'm more surprised to discover that something hasn't been ponified than that it has. I found no sign of any MLP/Baywatch crossovers. However, a google image search for "my little pony pamela anderson" did generate the following:

Pony Scissorhands
Pony Fett
Pony Cthulhu
Elizabeth Hasselbeck with a giant pink pony
Four ponies of the Apocalypse
The Joker, pony
Pony Alien
Pony of fuedal Japan
He-man and his mighty battlepony
Pony Borg
Pony Wolverine tattoo

Why google associates these things with Pamela Anderson...we may never know.

I only included that for the pun of it.

I want that Pony of Borg plushie so bad now...



As for the quiz: Rainbow Dash~

[Euld]

Applejack here   I am a pretty honest pony.  *shifty eyes*

[Necro910]

Applejack here   I am a pretty honest pony.  *shifty eyes*

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[Zangi]

How to extrapolate meaningless interpretations from tiny bits of canon: Applejack was under the surface of the mud pit with no breathing apparatus from 17:50 to 19:42, or approximately 1:52. Ponies are generally assumed to reach about waist-stomach height on an adult human of average height (judging based on fanon interpretation, as well as the respective heights of the children and ponies in previous generations), but have slightly larger chests in comparison to overall body size. For the purposes of this, we can assume that the average pony would have something on the order of 65-85% of the lung capacity of an adult human, but if we account for Earth Pony magically strengthened endurance, it should be roughly equal. Now, the average human is able to hold their breath for 30s-60s while submerged. However, it is possible to train yourself to hold your breath for longer periods of time, particularly if you are in a line of work which requires you to spend substantial lengths of time in and under water. The current record for longest breath held underwater by a human is 18m32.59s by Brazilian Karoline Mariechen Meyer. In other words, Applejack held her breath more than twice as long as the average for a normal pony, despite having no need to do so once the switch had been made. She also somehow managed to detect that the race was over, despite being submerged in mud that was thick enough to provide a sufficiently solid surface for Sweetie Belle to jump across. After emerging from the mud, she displayed no sign of panic or serious O₂ deprivation, needing little more than a quick, deep breath before hopping out and trotting over to her friends.


Therefore, the only rational conclusion is that Applejack is a former member of Equestria's elite aquatic Special Operations organization, Bay Watch, which has long been at the forefront of the secret war against the terrible threat of the godless pinko Seaponies and their musical weapons of mass destruction.

_lolhorsepun

Considering it... how long do you figure Rarity stayed down there?  Since before everypony showed up to the festival?  Its more then likely that the Apple sisters and Rarity set up a little alcove... a comfy one under that mudpit somewhere. 
As for enough oxygen to last a pony for... how many hours?  Assuming Rarity got down there as soon as people started to trickle in for the competition thing? Perhaps 3-4 hours at most... 
Well, heck if I know how that works.

[Sean Mirrsen]

Hey, I hope this gives a certain someone out there an idea for a drawing. Applejack. Wetsuit. Diving. All my money.

Was that directed at me? If so, I'll, uh, think about it.

Just out of curiosity, exactly how much is "all your money"?



As for Rarity and Applejack staying under that mud for long - well, exactly how often do you think anyone would pay attention to mud? It's not the focus of the race, not to mention not the most eye-pleasing thing to look at. They both could have been coming up for air every minute, or just plain sat there with their mud-covered noses just above the surface, and nobody would so much as notice.

[Necro910]

Hey, I hope this gives a certain someone out there an idea for a drawing. Applejack. Wetsuit. Diving. All my money.

Was that directed at me? If so, I'll, uh, think about it.

Just out of curiosity, exactly how much is "all your money"?

(Must resist elitist joke... MUST RESIST)

[Jimmy]

Just watched the latest episode.

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First impressions: I enjoyed it. Rarity central plot and character development for her relationship with her younger sister makes me happy.

From a fan perspective I was saddened by the Derpy/Dinky relationship weakening, but the fanon will live on by sheer momentum now I expect.

By far the best part was the strength of Applejack's representation in this episode. Hardly surprising given her status as the only one of the Mane 6 besides Rarity to appear, but I felt her wisdom and support for Rarity showcased her strengths as the element of Honesty. She used her simple heartfelt advice to convince Rarity of the importance of give and take. An excellent episode for the shows intended target audience in the younger age bracket, it was informative and educational on one of the biggest issues that face that demographic, sibling disharmony.

Already looking forward to next episode, I'm predicting it's gonna be good, perhaps the best so far in the season.

[Sean Mirrsen]

Hey, I hope this gives a certain someone out there an idea for a drawing. Applejack. Wetsuit. Diving. All my money.

Was that directed at me? If so, I'll, uh, think about it.

Just out of curiosity, exactly how much is "all your money"?

(Must resist elitist joke... MUST RESIST)

Meh, I'll be content if he uses his writing skills and gives the first part of our fic a thorough editing pass.

Besides, I can't even begin to think how to color an underwater scene. It's not like I draw diving ponies - or diving anyone - on a daily basis. As such, here, have thee a sketch:

[MC Dirty]

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From a fan perspective I was saddened by the Derpy/Dinky relationship weakening, but the fanon will live on by sheer momentum now I expect.

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Fanon is already trying to stitch it together with Dinky having a half- or step-sister. Derpy is supposed to be Dinky's mother, not sister. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of that idea, really, but whatever suits you.

Also, Sean, that is all kinds of awesome!