1 00:00:01,395 --> 00:00:02,762 ♪ 2 00:00:02,829 --> 00:00:05,789 The magical properties of this spell will only have lasting 3 00:00:05,791 --> 00:00:07,045 effects if you focus on-- 4 00:00:07,053 --> 00:00:07,875 (whoosh) 5 00:00:07,998 --> 00:00:10,064 No! Rainbow Dash! 6 00:00:10,583 --> 00:00:11,361 (growl) 7 00:00:11,596 --> 00:00:13,449 How in Equestria does that pony expect to pass 8 00:00:13,455 --> 00:00:15,125 her History of the Wonderbolts exam tomorrow 9 00:00:15,133 --> 00:00:16,702 if she's wasting time flying? 10 00:00:18,119 --> 00:00:19,537 I'm just gonna fly right up to her 11 00:00:19,549 --> 00:00:20,366 and tell her what I think 12 00:00:20,370 --> 00:00:22,476 about her lackadaisical approach to studying. 13 00:00:22,747 --> 00:00:24,095 Won't she be surprised. 14 00:00:24,126 --> 00:00:24,735 Surprise! 15 00:00:24,780 --> 00:00:26,618 What? Huh? How did you? 16 00:00:26,739 --> 00:00:28,146 Please, Twilight. 17 00:00:28,353 --> 00:00:30,230 That was the worst sneak attack ever. 18 00:00:31,871 --> 00:00:32,565 What? But-- 19 00:00:32,667 --> 00:00:34,967 I saw you giving me the stink eye from the ground. 20 00:00:35,135 --> 00:00:38,095 And heard you flying towards me and muttering from a mile away. 21 00:00:38,700 --> 00:00:40,507 Well, if you heard me muttering then you must know 22 00:00:40,515 --> 00:00:41,705 what I was muttering about. 23 00:00:41,988 --> 00:00:44,405 Yeah, yeah, the Wonderbolts History test. 24 00:00:44,684 --> 00:00:45,730 No big deal. 25 00:00:47,631 --> 00:00:48,868 No. Big Deal. 26 00:00:49,079 --> 00:00:50,009 Really Big Deal. 27 00:00:50,078 --> 00:00:50,883 It's a test! 28 00:00:51,047 --> 00:00:52,612 A test that will determine if you can join 29 00:00:52,620 --> 00:00:54,468 the newly formed Wonderbolts Reserves. 30 00:00:54,706 --> 00:00:56,275 And being part of the Wonderbolts Reserves 31 00:00:56,282 --> 00:00:57,309 means you'll have the opportunity 32 00:00:57,311 --> 00:00:58,864 to live your dream as a Wonderbolt. 33 00:00:59,090 --> 00:01:01,490 This is the most important test of your life! 34 00:01:01,701 --> 00:01:04,440 Twilight, not everypony gets all freaked out 35 00:01:04,450 --> 00:01:05,748 about tests like you. 36 00:01:06,142 --> 00:01:08,956 I do not get all freaked out about tests. 37 00:01:09,504 --> 00:01:10,762 Uh, seriously? 38 00:01:11,334 --> 00:01:14,546 Your freak-outs are so epic you sing whole "freak-out" arias 39 00:01:14,552 --> 00:01:15,440 about freaking out. 40 00:01:16,150 --> 00:01:19,652 Fine. I may tend to take my tests a little seriously. 41 00:01:20,105 --> 00:01:22,790 But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be studying for yours. 42 00:01:24,224 --> 00:01:27,235 Oooh! And I know just the pony who can help you! 43 00:01:27,301 --> 00:01:27,925 (slap) 44 00:01:29,114 --> 00:01:29,812 Me! 45 00:01:30,050 --> 00:01:32,023 This is going to so much fun! 46 00:01:32,146 --> 00:01:32,569 (pow!) 47 00:01:32,747 --> 00:01:33,676 (pow!) 48 00:01:35,611 --> 00:01:37,531 Sure. Fun. 49 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:50,400 Subtitles by YayPonies http://yayponies.eu HoH version 50 00:02:16,660 --> 00:02:18,210 ♪ 51 00:02:18,263 --> 00:02:18,480 (crash) 52 00:02:18,515 --> 00:02:19,525 Agh! Wha? 53 00:02:19,720 --> 00:02:20,236 Hunh? 54 00:02:20,540 --> 00:02:22,232 This is the most complete-- 55 00:02:22,347 --> 00:02:23,916 And ginormous! 56 00:02:24,122 --> 00:02:26,001 book on the History of the Wonderbolts. 57 00:02:26,764 --> 00:02:29,662 OK, but how am I supposed to get what's in there... 58 00:02:30,042 --> 00:02:31,086 Into here? 59 00:02:31,820 --> 00:02:34,749 With my handy dandy Study Checklist, of course. 60 00:02:35,299 --> 00:02:36,370 Of course. 61 00:02:37,207 --> 00:02:39,395 First up: Reading and Highlighting. 62 00:02:40,905 --> 00:02:42,692 Reading and highlighting is the foundation 63 00:02:42,704 --> 00:02:44,138 of any good study method. 64 00:02:44,524 --> 00:02:46,716 It allows the student to hone in and boil down 65 00:02:46,720 --> 00:02:47,982 what's really important, 66 00:02:48,216 --> 00:02:49,990 separating the good from the bad, 67 00:02:50,056 --> 00:02:52,909 the wheat from the chaff, getting to the crux of things. 68 00:02:53,445 --> 00:02:55,059 Let's see what you've got so far. 69 00:02:55,285 --> 00:02:56,349 Um... 70 00:02:56,878 --> 00:02:57,426 Huh? 71 00:02:58,111 --> 00:03:00,540 By highlighting everything, you don't really 72 00:03:00,552 --> 00:03:03,422 separate the wheat from the chaff. 73 00:03:04,776 --> 00:03:06,774 Or the good from the bad. 74 00:03:07,957 --> 00:03:10,113 Hey. I am not that tall! 75 00:03:10,961 --> 00:03:12,109 (chuckle) 76 00:03:15,061 --> 00:03:16,240 (sigh) OK, Rainbow. 77 00:03:16,362 --> 00:03:19,182 Clearly reading and highlighting is not your style of studying. 78 00:03:19,479 --> 00:03:21,660 So let's move on to the tried and true. 79 00:03:22,614 --> 00:03:23,631 History Lecture! 80 00:03:26,632 --> 00:03:27,537 Yes, Rainbow? 81 00:03:28,485 --> 00:03:29,910 Is it snack time? 82 00:03:30,446 --> 00:03:30,850 No. 83 00:03:31,385 --> 00:03:32,419 Recess? 84 00:03:32,560 --> 00:03:33,036 No. 85 00:03:34,146 --> 00:03:36,702 Can't we just watch the History of the Wonderbolts movie? 86 00:03:37,285 --> 00:03:38,080 No! 87 00:03:38,485 --> 00:03:40,930 Now just get comfortable and experience... 88 00:03:41,994 --> 00:03:43,886 the magic of learning. 89 00:03:45,215 --> 00:03:46,095 Ahem! 90 00:03:46,427 --> 00:03:48,520 Prior to the great Celestia/Luna Rift, 91 00:03:48,803 --> 00:03:51,754 there was no need for the Earth, Unicorn, Pegasi, 92 00:03:52,056 --> 00:03:53,672 or E.U.P.--Guard. 93 00:03:54,044 --> 00:03:54,643 (sigh) 94 00:03:54,751 --> 00:03:56,460 But after Luna's banishment, 95 00:03:56,595 --> 00:03:58,899 the Protective Pony Platoons were formed. 96 00:03:59,818 --> 00:04:02,444 On the anniversary of the first Celestial Year of Peace, 97 00:04:02,684 --> 00:04:04,308 a celebration was held. 98 00:04:04,897 --> 00:04:06,729 ♪ (imitate military band) 99 00:04:06,794 --> 00:04:08,376 Headed by General Firefly... 100 00:04:08,600 --> 00:04:10,965 An elite team of aerial performers were chosen 101 00:04:10,979 --> 00:04:13,309 to help commemorate this auspicious occasion. 102 00:04:13,918 --> 00:04:16,251 The first performance was so full of energy, 103 00:04:16,450 --> 00:04:19,845 so highly charged, that magical lightning showered down 104 00:04:19,851 --> 00:04:20,606 on the crowd. 105 00:04:20,856 --> 00:04:23,381 Everypony was so filled with amazement and wonder 106 00:04:23,598 --> 00:04:27,239 that General Firefly dubbed them the Wonderbolts. 107 00:04:31,960 --> 00:04:32,829 Rainbow Dash! 108 00:04:33,002 --> 00:04:35,069 Can you repeat any of my lesson? 109 00:04:37,656 --> 00:04:38,538 (poof!) 110 00:04:39,020 --> 00:04:39,929 (crash) 111 00:04:42,858 --> 00:04:43,824 (horn honk) 112 00:04:46,464 --> 00:04:47,014 (chuckle) 113 00:04:47,032 --> 00:04:48,497 (giggle) 114 00:04:55,943 --> 00:04:57,139 History lecture? 115 00:04:57,689 --> 00:04:59,264 Nope. (sigh) 116 00:04:59,369 --> 00:05:02,240 OK, Rainbow...Rainbow? 117 00:05:02,864 --> 00:05:03,797 Rainbow Dash! 118 00:05:03,870 --> 00:05:04,329 (whoosh) 119 00:05:04,757 --> 00:05:05,235 Here. 120 00:05:06,255 --> 00:05:11,334 Let's move on to my favorite style of learning: Flashcards. 121 00:05:12,692 --> 00:05:16,647 Ooh! Does that mean I'll learn in a flash? 122 00:05:17,465 --> 00:05:18,788 One can only hope. 123 00:05:20,942 --> 00:05:23,654 Colonel Purple Dart, the leader of the Wonderbolts in the 124 00:05:23,736 --> 00:05:25,473 4th Celestial Era was known for his... 125 00:05:25,498 --> 00:05:25,875 (splat) 126 00:05:26,107 --> 00:05:26,762 Wha? 127 00:05:27,469 --> 00:05:29,438 Rainbow, did you see what happened? 128 00:05:29,890 --> 00:05:34,267 What? No! I was riveted by your captivating cards. 129 00:05:34,958 --> 00:05:36,005 Hmmmm. 130 00:05:36,829 --> 00:05:39,008 After becoming the official flying squadron 131 00:05:39,014 --> 00:05:41,465 for Princess Celestia, she honored them with... 132 00:05:42,031 --> 00:05:42,813 Gotcha! 133 00:05:43,371 --> 00:05:43,982 Got what? 134 00:05:46,446 --> 00:05:49,047 The original Wonderbolts lightning bolt insignia was... 135 00:05:49,324 --> 00:05:50,080 Ah! 136 00:05:51,221 --> 00:05:52,160 Rainbow Dash. 137 00:05:52,173 --> 00:05:53,332 You could have hurt me. 138 00:05:54,177 --> 00:05:56,282 With a spit wad? Really? 139 00:05:56,569 --> 00:05:59,127 A spit wad to the eye would have been no laughing matter. 140 00:06:01,582 --> 00:06:03,209 Well, if you can horse around like this, 141 00:06:03,399 --> 00:06:05,469 then you clearly must be ready for the test. 142 00:06:06,081 --> 00:06:06,675 Clearly! 143 00:06:07,278 --> 00:06:09,756 Well then, I guess you're also ready for a... 144 00:06:10,160 --> 00:06:11,147 (poof poof!) 145 00:06:11,410 --> 00:06:12,667 pop quiz. 146 00:06:12,885 --> 00:06:13,691 Bring it! 147 00:06:14,441 --> 00:06:15,640 (poof poof!) 148 00:06:15,797 --> 00:06:18,503 The initials E.U.P. stand for what? 149 00:06:18,975 --> 00:06:20,665 Ernie's Undercooked Pancakes. 150 00:06:20,856 --> 00:06:23,149 The original aerial team performed for... 151 00:06:23,307 --> 00:06:25,121 Celestia's Cereal Celebration. 152 00:06:25,914 --> 00:06:29,096 The Wonderbolts were given their name by this famous Pegasus. 153 00:06:29,414 --> 00:06:30,279 Who is she? 154 00:06:30,831 --> 00:06:32,169 Please don't say Colonel Waffle. 155 00:06:32,710 --> 00:06:35,929 Hello? General Blazing Donut Glaze. 156 00:06:36,003 --> 00:06:36,558 (scoff) 157 00:06:37,898 --> 00:06:40,550 So, did I ace it or what? 158 00:06:40,911 --> 00:06:42,120 Or what. 159 00:06:42,500 --> 00:06:44,534 You didn't get one answer correct. 160 00:06:44,801 --> 00:06:46,362 What? But how? 161 00:06:46,600 --> 00:06:47,471 I don't know. 162 00:06:47,578 --> 00:06:49,116 I've never heard answers so wrong. 163 00:06:49,603 --> 00:06:51,127 And so breakfast related. 164 00:06:51,221 --> 00:06:52,803 (stomach growling) 165 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:55,205 If you had taken the official test today... 166 00:06:55,652 --> 00:06:58,120 (gasp) My dreams of being in the Wonderbolts Reserves 167 00:06:58,132 --> 00:07:00,025 would've been totally crushed. 168 00:07:01,094 --> 00:07:02,282 What am I gonna do? 169 00:07:02,456 --> 00:07:03,789 I'm running out of time! 170 00:07:03,861 --> 00:07:05,385 I don't know any of this history! 171 00:07:05,945 --> 00:07:08,487 I'm going to fail! 172 00:07:10,163 --> 00:07:12,697 ♪ 173 00:07:12,796 --> 00:07:15,912 I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna fail. 174 00:07:16,470 --> 00:07:18,140 And it's all your fault! 175 00:07:18,259 --> 00:07:19,186 My fault? 176 00:07:19,498 --> 00:07:21,000 I'm the one helping you. 177 00:07:21,656 --> 00:07:23,082 Maybe your famous "study methods" 178 00:07:23,092 --> 00:07:24,450 aren't all they're cracked up to be! 179 00:07:24,587 --> 00:07:25,730 Eh, teacher? 180 00:07:26,903 --> 00:07:29,931 Excuse me, I've used them to study for many a test 181 00:07:29,949 --> 00:07:31,094 and passed. 182 00:07:31,447 --> 00:07:32,801 Yeah, right. 183 00:07:33,051 --> 00:07:35,773 Do you know the name of the premiere Wonderbolts choreographer? 184 00:07:36,263 --> 00:07:37,535 Uh, well... 185 00:07:37,894 --> 00:07:39,566 Commander Easy Glider. 186 00:07:39,820 --> 00:07:42,575 Do you know how many Pegasi flew in the original squad? 187 00:07:43,098 --> 00:07:43,615 Um... 188 00:07:43,873 --> 00:07:44,452 Seven! 189 00:07:44,776 --> 00:07:47,715 Do you know Princess Celestia's favorite flight pattern? 190 00:07:48,183 --> 00:07:50,569 The Icaranian Sun Salutation. 191 00:07:50,794 --> 00:07:53,143 See? I could pass the test. 192 00:07:53,658 --> 00:07:54,158 Fine. 193 00:07:54,323 --> 00:07:55,555 Rub it in, why don't you? 194 00:07:55,797 --> 00:07:59,293 Besides, I don't see why I have to take this lousy test anyway. 195 00:07:59,547 --> 00:08:02,080 I've proven I'm one of the best fliers around. 196 00:08:02,308 --> 00:08:05,071 Knowing their origin and being able to properly represent them 197 00:08:05,084 --> 00:08:07,765 for all of Equestria is just as important. 198 00:08:08,019 --> 00:08:08,989 Yeah, right. 199 00:08:09,178 --> 00:08:11,471 Some history buff like you must've made that up 200 00:08:11,484 --> 00:08:13,065 to bring us fliers down. 201 00:08:13,305 --> 00:08:16,130 Knowing history actually is beneficial, Rainbow. 202 00:08:16,216 --> 00:08:17,295 (raspberry) 203 00:08:17,352 --> 00:08:19,141 Beneficial for eggheads. 204 00:08:19,270 --> 00:08:19,912 Girls. 205 00:08:19,980 --> 00:08:22,954 Well, this egghead knows history and can fly. 206 00:08:23,254 --> 00:08:25,057 Maybe I should become a Wonderbolt. 207 00:08:25,141 --> 00:08:27,701 Just 'cause you've got wings doesn't mean you can fly. 208 00:08:27,777 --> 00:08:28,489 Girls! 209 00:08:28,579 --> 00:08:30,759 You're barely able to just get off the ground. 210 00:08:30,815 --> 00:08:31,625 (horrified gasp) 211 00:08:31,710 --> 00:08:32,400 (growl) 212 00:08:32,433 --> 00:08:34,249 Girls! Stop! 213 00:08:36,288 --> 00:08:38,823 Now, is that any way to talk to a friend? 214 00:08:41,274 --> 00:08:42,005 Sorry. 215 00:08:42,655 --> 00:08:44,226 Yeah, sorry. 216 00:08:44,796 --> 00:08:46,641 Don't you have more important things to do? 217 00:08:46,831 --> 00:08:49,139 Like prepare Rainbow for her big test? 218 00:08:49,719 --> 00:08:51,223 I've tried everything, Fluttershy, 219 00:08:51,457 --> 00:08:53,508 but none of my study methods work for her. 220 00:08:54,119 --> 00:08:56,704 Well, no offense to your teaching methods, Twilight, 221 00:08:56,837 --> 00:08:58,926 but I think I may have a way to help Rainbow. 222 00:09:03,047 --> 00:09:04,497 Oh! Who's that? Who's that? 223 00:09:04,883 --> 00:09:07,734 Celestia and Luna, back when they were happy. 224 00:09:08,120 --> 00:09:13,916 ♪ (piano) 225 00:09:13,921 --> 00:09:14,920 (yowl) 226 00:09:14,930 --> 00:09:28,733 ♪ 227 00:09:29,363 --> 00:09:30,199 Now what? 228 00:09:30,526 --> 00:09:35,106 Gummy's an Earth Pony; Winona's a Unicorn and Tank is a Pegasus. 229 00:09:35,455 --> 00:09:36,476 They're the E.U.P. 230 00:09:36,563 --> 00:09:38,183 helping to protect the Princess. 231 00:09:42,021 --> 00:09:43,531 How are you getting all this? 232 00:09:51,278 --> 00:09:51,923 (crash) 233 00:09:52,350 --> 00:09:53,137 Oh no! 234 00:09:54,581 --> 00:09:55,348 (smash) 235 00:09:56,829 --> 00:09:57,829 (thud) 236 00:09:57,831 --> 00:09:58,930 (rumble) 237 00:09:58,948 --> 00:10:00,222 Stop, stop, stop! 238 00:10:00,452 --> 00:10:01,157 That was aw-- 239 00:10:01,160 --> 00:10:02,048 Awesome! 240 00:10:02,142 --> 00:10:04,977 I give it three "Woo hoos" Woo hoo, Woo hoo, Woo hoo! 241 00:10:05,112 --> 00:10:06,690 And an extra "Woo" for good measure. 242 00:10:06,835 --> 00:10:07,601 Woo! 243 00:10:07,941 --> 00:10:11,142 Well, I give it a "Whoa, whoa, what?" 244 00:10:11,186 --> 00:10:14,312 I'm totally confused and I just want to go home. 245 00:10:14,378 --> 00:10:15,765 Whoa! Hey! 246 00:10:16,150 --> 00:10:17,680 Whoa, your woes, there Woeful. 247 00:10:17,867 --> 00:10:19,869 Someponies learn through theatrical presentation. 248 00:10:20,056 --> 00:10:23,045 But other ponies learn through musical intervention. 249 00:10:24,577 --> 00:10:25,141 ♪ (rap beat) 250 00:10:25,174 --> 00:10:26,401 Boom, boom, che. 251 00:10:26,478 --> 00:10:29,399 Boom, boom, boom, che. 252 00:10:30,179 --> 00:10:32,743 ♪ Back in ancient times there were the Wonderbolts of old. ♪ 253 00:10:32,823 --> 00:10:35,399 ♪ A General named Firefly. Amazing and so bold. ♪ 254 00:10:35,484 --> 00:10:37,826 ♪ She brought them all together. Spreading unity in flight. ♪ 255 00:10:38,064 --> 00:10:40,513 ♪ Performing at their very best. With wonder and with might. ♪ 256 00:10:40,587 --> 00:10:43,190 ♪ Next Admiral Fair Weather and the Colonel Purple Dart. ♪ 257 00:10:43,246 --> 00:10:45,709 ♪ Gave Wonderbolts a bit of steel along with lots of heart ♪ 258 00:10:45,886 --> 00:10:48,282 ♪ An Admiral named Fairy Flight, a General called Flash. ♪ 259 00:10:48,292 --> 00:10:51,032 ♪ Helped the bolts fly super high with style and panache. ♪ 260 00:10:51,121 --> 00:10:53,629 ♪ Commander Easy Glider was the real cream of the crop. ♪ 261 00:10:53,717 --> 00:10:56,163 ♪ For with her wicked moves the Wonderbolts soared to the top. ♪ 262 00:10:56,337 --> 00:10:56,999 ♪ Wonderbolts! 263 00:10:57,094 --> 00:10:58,335 ♪ Yeah, Wonderbolts! 264 00:10:58,932 --> 00:10:59,635 ♪ Wonderbolts! 265 00:10:59,717 --> 00:11:00,905 ♪ Yeah, Wonderbolts! 266 00:11:01,572 --> 00:11:04,126 ♪ That is my rappin' History of the Wonderbolts. ♪ 267 00:11:05,851 --> 00:11:07,047 So, do you get it? 268 00:11:07,404 --> 00:11:08,493 Yes, Pinkie Pie! 269 00:11:08,694 --> 00:11:12,282 ♪ Wiki wiki wiki, General this and Colonel that. ♪ 270 00:11:12,427 --> 00:11:13,338 ♪ They're the Wonderbolts! 271 00:11:13,344 --> 00:11:15,322 ♪ something that rhymes with that ♪ 272 00:11:16,969 --> 00:11:18,796 That was pretty terrible. 273 00:11:19,164 --> 00:11:21,734 What? No. Really? 274 00:11:22,480 --> 00:11:23,828 But I've got to learn this stuff. 275 00:11:24,181 --> 00:11:24,880 Now! 276 00:11:26,179 --> 00:11:28,378 And I am just the pony to help. 277 00:11:29,584 --> 00:11:31,859 Rarity. You look ridiculous. 278 00:11:32,035 --> 00:11:35,043 I'm going to ignore that comment out of my desire to help you. 279 00:11:36,552 --> 00:11:37,441 Good luck. 280 00:11:39,514 --> 00:11:42,731 Get ready, Rainbow Dash, for I am going to take you 281 00:11:42,747 --> 00:11:46,228 on an historical adventure in fashion. 282 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:51,155 I am now modeling the rather unattractive, and frankly, 283 00:11:51,248 --> 00:11:54,058 itchy original Wonderbolts' flying costume. 284 00:11:54,823 --> 00:11:57,935 Fortunately, thanks to the vision of Flair de Mare, 285 00:11:58,132 --> 00:12:00,899 the Wonderbolts ensemble became more streamlined 286 00:12:01,043 --> 00:12:02,831 in a wonderfully breathable fabric. 287 00:12:03,342 --> 00:12:07,137 Of course, there were fashion hits and misses. 288 00:12:08,554 --> 00:12:11,121 Just look at those dreadful bell bottoms. 289 00:12:11,250 --> 00:12:13,036 What were ponies thinking? 290 00:12:13,340 --> 00:12:13,974 I don't know. 291 00:12:14,156 --> 00:12:16,554 I bet General Flash rocked these things. 292 00:12:16,708 --> 00:12:18,522 Ah! Pinkie! You're real! 293 00:12:18,671 --> 00:12:19,514 Of course I'm real. 294 00:12:19,740 --> 00:12:21,523 I mean, I'm not the real General Flash, 295 00:12:21,594 --> 00:12:22,963 the 10th leader of the Wonderbolts. 296 00:12:23,162 --> 00:12:24,919 But I, Pinkie, am really real. 297 00:12:25,246 --> 00:12:28,753 And I'm Admiral Fairy Flight, from the 7th squadron. 298 00:12:29,850 --> 00:12:32,474 And of course, you recognize Commander Easy Glider. 299 00:12:32,899 --> 00:12:34,636 And I'm sportin' some sort of get-up worn 300 00:12:34,641 --> 00:12:36,277 by Colonel Purple Dart. 301 00:12:36,784 --> 00:12:37,785 (frightened gasps) 302 00:12:37,937 --> 00:12:39,244 Just look at us. 303 00:12:39,416 --> 00:12:40,671 Look at us. 304 00:12:40,727 --> 00:12:42,017 Look at me! 305 00:12:42,132 --> 00:12:43,943 It's too much for my eyes! 306 00:12:44,288 --> 00:12:46,081 Now, don't you fret, Rainbow. 307 00:12:46,386 --> 00:12:47,646 This fashion show nonsense 308 00:12:47,654 --> 00:12:49,334 wouldn't help me learn nothin' either. 309 00:12:51,240 --> 00:12:51,732 Really? 310 00:12:51,959 --> 00:12:54,796 Well, what special study trick do you have, AJ? 311 00:12:55,274 --> 00:12:55,799 Who me? 312 00:12:56,308 --> 00:12:57,385 Oh, I got nothin'. 313 00:12:57,615 --> 00:12:58,396 Aw. 314 00:12:58,661 --> 00:13:01,182 Why, I could tell you every little thing there is to know 315 00:13:01,196 --> 00:13:02,585 about the history of Apples. 316 00:13:02,803 --> 00:13:05,112 But I picked all that up over years in the field 317 00:13:05,313 --> 00:13:06,374 as a labor of love. 318 00:13:06,928 --> 00:13:08,056 How much time you got? 319 00:13:08,470 --> 00:13:09,479 Twelve hours. 320 00:13:09,783 --> 00:13:11,892 Oh, then you are up a creek. 321 00:13:14,901 --> 00:13:18,124 Well, I think we should just go back to old-fashioned studying. 322 00:13:18,528 --> 00:13:19,847 What about our play? 323 00:13:22,074 --> 00:13:23,791 Just look at these costumes. 324 00:13:23,992 --> 00:13:26,940 Surely something resonates with your inner Wonderbolt. 325 00:13:27,209 --> 00:13:29,240 And Granny Smith discovered the first Granny Smith 326 00:13:29,256 --> 00:13:31,498 in Phillydelphia when she was just a filly. 327 00:13:31,783 --> 00:13:34,122 ♪ Commander Easy Glider was the real cream of the crop. ♪ 328 00:13:34,483 --> 00:13:37,295 Pinkie, stop rapping! That isn't going to help Rainbow. 329 00:13:37,568 --> 00:13:40,206 ♪ Well, I suggest you put down your silly cards of flash. ♪ 330 00:13:40,382 --> 00:13:41,623 ♪ For I know that they cannot help ♪ 331 00:13:41,631 --> 00:13:43,157 ♪ our good friend Rainbow Dash. ♪ 332 00:13:43,289 --> 00:13:48,339 (all arguing at once) 333 00:13:48,372 --> 00:13:49,363 Enough! 334 00:13:49,830 --> 00:13:50,524 No rapping. 335 00:13:50,649 --> 00:13:51,338 No cards. 336 00:13:51,408 --> 00:13:52,101 No costumes. 337 00:13:52,150 --> 00:13:52,920 No play. 338 00:13:53,890 --> 00:13:55,404 And no apples! 339 00:13:56,124 --> 00:13:57,925 I am never going to pass this test. 340 00:13:58,150 --> 00:13:58,684 Ever! 341 00:13:59,235 --> 00:14:00,640 Just forget it. 342 00:14:06,579 --> 00:14:12,851 ♪ 343 00:14:14,053 --> 00:14:15,320 (panting) 344 00:14:15,377 --> 00:14:17,393 Rainbow, I'm sorry about all that. 345 00:14:17,804 --> 00:14:19,383 We didn't mean to overwhelm you. 346 00:14:19,761 --> 00:14:22,226 It's OK. You were just trying to help. 347 00:14:22,517 --> 00:14:25,322 It's just too bad I'm too dumb to learn anything. 348 00:14:25,931 --> 00:14:27,348 You are not dumb. 349 00:14:27,570 --> 00:14:29,059 You just learn differently. 350 00:14:29,436 --> 00:14:31,970 If by "differently" you mean "not at all" 351 00:14:31,988 --> 00:14:33,541 then you're totally right. 352 00:14:34,351 --> 00:14:36,115 No, that's totally wrong. 353 00:14:36,435 --> 00:14:37,996 See? Wrong again. 354 00:14:40,517 --> 00:14:43,463 I don't know anypony that's read more Daring Do books than you. 355 00:14:43,789 --> 00:14:46,160 Well, that's not gonna get me into the Wonderbolts. 356 00:14:46,620 --> 00:14:48,296 And your knowledge of jokes and pranks 357 00:14:48,308 --> 00:14:49,705 is only rivaled by Pinkie. 358 00:14:50,190 --> 00:14:53,094 Rainbow: Great, my years of being a class clown 359 00:14:53,139 --> 00:14:56,105 prevented me from actually learning how to learn. 360 00:14:56,813 --> 00:14:58,124 That's not what I meant. 361 00:14:58,448 --> 00:15:00,899 You're smart, creative, inventive, and...Ugh! 362 00:15:02,513 --> 00:15:04,905 Hey! I know you're upset, but you don't need to-- 363 00:15:04,926 --> 00:15:08,776 (propeller clicking) 364 00:15:08,887 --> 00:15:09,693 Whoa! 365 00:15:10,323 --> 00:15:11,808 I almost slammed into that. 366 00:15:12,170 --> 00:15:12,745 Rainbow: I know! 367 00:15:12,942 --> 00:15:15,254 You were jabbering on so much, you didn't even notice. 368 00:15:15,601 --> 00:15:16,848 But how did you notice? 369 00:15:17,110 --> 00:15:19,588 You were listening and talking to me the whole time. 370 00:15:19,832 --> 00:15:21,699 Ha ha! You're such a rookie. 371 00:15:22,015 --> 00:15:24,659 An experienced flyer like me knows how to multi-task. 372 00:15:25,073 --> 00:15:26,347 While you fly? 373 00:15:26,686 --> 00:15:27,428 It's essential. 374 00:15:27,908 --> 00:15:29,416 Yes, I was paying attention to you, 375 00:15:29,590 --> 00:15:32,524 but was also scanning the sky and the ground for any problems. 376 00:15:32,934 --> 00:15:33,744 Really? 377 00:15:34,253 --> 00:15:35,884 Flying's not just flying. 378 00:15:36,500 --> 00:15:38,105 In order to stay safe in the sky, 379 00:15:38,353 --> 00:15:40,013 I've got to hear and see everything 380 00:15:40,027 --> 00:15:41,352 down to the littlest detail. 381 00:15:41,945 --> 00:15:44,827 For instance, I saw Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo 382 00:15:44,940 --> 00:15:46,126 come out of Sugar Cube Corner. 383 00:15:46,536 --> 00:15:47,385 And from the looks of it, 384 00:15:47,488 --> 00:15:49,555 they had carrot cupcakes with sprinkles. 385 00:15:50,446 --> 00:15:53,408 And I'm thinking Big Mac sold a huge order of apples 386 00:15:53,414 --> 00:15:57,529 to Filthy Rich because I heard him give a very hearty, "Eeyup." 387 00:15:59,607 --> 00:16:01,529 I always make note of everything when I fly. 388 00:16:01,957 --> 00:16:02,620 No biggie. 389 00:16:03,319 --> 00:16:03,910 (gasp) 390 00:16:04,120 --> 00:16:05,020 Oh my gosh! 391 00:16:05,198 --> 00:16:05,666 What? 392 00:16:05,974 --> 00:16:06,677 Gotta go! 393 00:16:07,814 --> 00:16:09,320 Yeah, I get it. 394 00:16:09,584 --> 00:16:12,686 I wouldn't want to hang out with a loser like me either. 395 00:16:13,701 --> 00:16:14,803 (sad groan) 396 00:16:15,741 --> 00:16:19,277 (thunder) 397 00:16:19,289 --> 00:16:22,580 ♪ 398 00:16:22,842 --> 00:16:24,388 Thanks for meeting me, everypony. 399 00:16:24,536 --> 00:16:25,594 What is it, Twilight? 400 00:16:25,859 --> 00:16:27,371 We have to help Rainbow Dash. 401 00:16:28,952 --> 00:16:30,321 Rarity: Yes, but how? 402 00:16:30,690 --> 00:16:32,745 We've tried every kind of studying. 403 00:16:32,952 --> 00:16:34,768 My way, your way. 404 00:16:34,905 --> 00:16:37,104 But we haven't tried Rainbow Dash's way. 405 00:16:37,434 --> 00:16:39,650 Hm, I'm intrigued. 406 00:16:41,198 --> 00:16:43,730 OK, listen up, ponies; here's the plan. 407 00:16:44,005 --> 00:16:47,486 (indistinct whispering) 408 00:16:49,738 --> 00:16:50,595 Hey, Rainbow. 409 00:16:51,096 --> 00:16:52,124 Wanna go for a fly? 410 00:16:52,876 --> 00:16:54,489 (sigh) Sure. 411 00:16:54,591 --> 00:16:55,902 Got nothin' better to do. 412 00:16:59,588 --> 00:17:01,012 Didn't we just do this? 413 00:17:01,461 --> 00:17:03,832 Yes but, like you said, I'm such a newbie, 414 00:17:03,840 --> 00:17:05,455 I need all the practice I can get. 415 00:17:07,984 --> 00:17:10,901 Yeah, well, I'm sure you'll become a great flier in no time. 416 00:17:11,217 --> 00:17:13,414 After all, you're good at everything. 417 00:17:17,594 --> 00:17:19,888 So what's going on? 418 00:17:20,113 --> 00:17:21,092 Oh, nothing. 419 00:17:21,346 --> 00:17:23,090 Just getting my dreams crushed. 420 00:17:23,709 --> 00:17:26,160 Uh,read any good books lately? 421 00:17:27,383 --> 00:17:28,749 Just history books. 422 00:17:29,254 --> 00:17:30,532 I'd tell you what they're about, 423 00:17:30,589 --> 00:17:32,805 but my brain is as dry as a rock. 424 00:17:33,824 --> 00:17:37,676 Speaking of rocks, did you know Pinkie Pie 425 00:17:37,683 --> 00:17:39,170 grew up on a rock farm? 426 00:17:39,738 --> 00:17:42,602 Maybe I'll go work there, since I have no other plans 427 00:17:42,844 --> 00:17:44,228 for the rest of my life. 428 00:17:44,696 --> 00:17:45,921 Oh, come on now, Rainbow. 429 00:17:46,142 --> 00:17:47,736 You can't give up on your dream. 430 00:17:48,130 --> 00:17:50,618 Seems my dream has given up on me. 431 00:17:51,104 --> 00:17:52,770 Maybe I'll learn to shine shoes. 432 00:17:53,024 --> 00:17:53,886 Sell hats. 433 00:17:54,152 --> 00:17:54,961 Dig ditches. 434 00:17:55,531 --> 00:17:57,490 Or maybe you'll be a Wonderbolt. 435 00:17:58,100 --> 00:18:01,077 Twilight, give it up! I have. 436 00:18:01,081 --> 00:18:07,318 ♪ 437 00:18:07,410 --> 00:18:09,959 So! What do you remember about that flight? 438 00:18:10,425 --> 00:18:12,288 (sigh) Nothing important. 439 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:15,777 Except, after Luna was banished to the moon, 440 00:18:15,783 --> 00:18:17,640 Celestia needed protective forces, 441 00:18:17,654 --> 00:18:20,920 so Earth, Unicorn, and Pegasi formed the E.U.P. Guard 442 00:18:20,932 --> 00:18:23,133 of the Protective Pony Platoons. 443 00:18:24,558 --> 00:18:25,334 Yes? 444 00:18:25,758 --> 00:18:29,689 And at the celebration of the first Celestial Year of Peace, 445 00:18:29,918 --> 00:18:31,736 an elite flying squadron performed 446 00:18:31,953 --> 00:18:34,796 headed by General Firefly who later named the group 447 00:18:34,915 --> 00:18:36,126 the Wonderbolts! 448 00:18:36,187 --> 00:18:36,915 Uh huh? 449 00:18:37,205 --> 00:18:39,808 Commander Easy Glider established flight choreography 450 00:18:39,949 --> 00:18:42,078 that is still used by the Wonderbolts today. 451 00:18:42,680 --> 00:18:43,506 Yes! 452 00:18:43,836 --> 00:18:45,920 I know the history. 453 00:18:46,290 --> 00:18:47,326 I know it all. 454 00:18:47,620 --> 00:18:50,253 But how in Equestria did that happen? 455 00:18:50,643 --> 00:18:51,949 You learned it. 456 00:18:52,144 --> 00:18:54,645 Yeah, I got that, but how? 457 00:18:55,000 --> 00:18:58,023 Well, on our first flight, I discovered that you catalogue 458 00:18:58,091 --> 00:19:00,163 everything that happens all around you when you're flying 459 00:19:00,273 --> 00:19:01,839 without even thinking about it. 460 00:19:03,937 --> 00:19:04,872 Don't you see? 461 00:19:05,096 --> 00:19:07,633 I made use of your special skills by enlisting everypony 462 00:19:07,640 --> 00:19:09,871 to help you learn the History of the Wonderbolts. 463 00:19:10,216 --> 00:19:11,782 ♪ 464 00:19:11,818 --> 00:19:16,392 I, Princess Celestia, banish you, Princess Luna to the moon. 465 00:19:16,899 --> 00:19:18,934 No! 466 00:19:18,940 --> 00:19:23,390 ♪ 467 00:19:23,404 --> 00:19:24,007 Earth! 468 00:19:24,464 --> 00:19:25,630 Unicorn! 469 00:19:25,945 --> 00:19:27,116 Pegasus! 470 00:19:27,611 --> 00:19:28,169 E! 471 00:19:28,643 --> 00:19:29,496 U! 472 00:19:29,709 --> 00:19:30,558 P! 473 00:19:31,149 --> 00:19:31,920 Eeyup. 474 00:19:32,282 --> 00:19:36,074 Let us celebrate our first Celestial Year of Peace. 475 00:19:36,140 --> 00:19:38,747 Yeah. Let's party. I'm General Firefly. 476 00:19:38,967 --> 00:19:41,207 Gee, my costume is itchy and unattractive. 477 00:19:41,531 --> 00:19:43,695 But I'm gonna assemble an awesome flying team. 478 00:19:43,724 --> 00:19:44,963 (boom) 479 00:19:45,170 --> 00:19:48,862 I'll call them the Wonderbolts. 480 00:19:48,991 --> 00:19:51,201 Streamlined style by Flaire de Mare. 481 00:19:51,549 --> 00:19:52,911 Admiral Fair Weather. 482 00:19:53,432 --> 00:19:55,441 Colonel Purple Dart. 483 00:19:55,664 --> 00:19:58,144 Admiral Fairy Flight. 484 00:19:58,649 --> 00:19:59,670 General Flash. 485 00:20:00,150 --> 00:20:02,296 Commander Easy Glider. 486 00:20:02,318 --> 00:20:16,185 ♪ 487 00:20:16,340 --> 00:20:19,106 The History of the Wonderbolts. 488 00:20:20,331 --> 00:20:22,337 Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! 489 00:20:22,624 --> 00:20:23,555 Thank you! 490 00:20:23,652 --> 00:20:25,797 Thank you all so much! 491 00:20:25,972 --> 00:20:26,893 You're welcome. 492 00:20:26,991 --> 00:20:28,333 But it all came from you. 493 00:20:29,428 --> 00:20:31,462 You learn without knowing you're learning. 494 00:20:31,549 --> 00:20:33,795 Your main focus is flying, but then your brain 495 00:20:33,800 --> 00:20:36,189 is also absorbing lots of other information. 496 00:20:36,481 --> 00:20:38,474 It's actually really brilliant. 497 00:20:39,020 --> 00:20:41,851 Ha! I always knew I was brilliant. 498 00:20:42,060 --> 00:20:45,399 (laughter) 499 00:20:45,420 --> 00:20:48,189 Rainbow Dash finally learned the History of the Wonderbolts. 500 00:20:48,489 --> 00:20:50,848 But she's not the only pony that needed a lesson. 501 00:20:51,272 --> 00:20:53,763 I needed to learn something just as important. 502 00:20:54,316 --> 00:20:56,495 One way of learning isn't better than another. 503 00:20:56,880 --> 00:21:00,599 After all, everypony is unique and individual. 504 00:21:05,744 --> 00:21:17,877 ♪ (military snare drum) 505 00:21:25,036 --> 00:21:25,884 (smash) 506 00:21:28,433 --> 00:21:30,183 Ha ha! Whoo!