#sprout's theories

[dourpeep]

U know I think the craziest thing is that if Ei ended up having having Mouchie be the Shogun (and assuming she just stores her consciousness in him and that because of his sentience compared to that of the in-canon Shogun, she would have him keep his consciousness) he could've turned out to be a good Shogun

I'd imagine that he'd become somewhat similar to Makoto.

I mean, we know that she wholeheartedly loved everything as it was—her eternity was the feelings that each fleeting moment left. How one would cherish them and how those moments would last forever within your heart and mind. She was compassionate and gentle, and more heavily involved in the daily life of her people—

But anyway, this behavior is pretty much like pre-fatui Mouche. Even though he was all but left on his own, he ended up making bonds with the people of Inazuma and found friendship in a lot of places. He was compassionate and gentle, and had quite an impact on those that he met despite their short lives.

And as for the stuff like Makoto believing in peace (never sharpening her sword), he showed the same. The only time that we hear of him using a sword before the final betrayal is during the sword dance with Niwa (iirc).

But continuing on, if Scaramouche was accepted as the Shogun way back when, he'd very likely end up to be a very understanding and gentle god like Makoto nodnod

[soniana252]

WHERE DID HE GO

[contemplatingoutlander]

BONHOEFFER: On How Dummheit (Stupidity/Folly) on a Large Scale Can Be Dangerous to a Society

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran minister and theologian who worked with the German resistance during WWII and who was killed by the Nazis in 1945 for his association with persons involved in the July 20,1944 Hitler assassination plot.

Bonhoeffer’s Theory of Stupidity discusses how Dummheit* (a “moral” rather than “intellectual defect,” which can be translated as either “stupidity” or “folly”) “is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice.”

Bonhoeffer certainly thought that Dummheit was a major reason for why so many Germans came to embrace Nazism.

Sadly, there seem to be parallels happening in the U.S. today with the rise of Trumpism and large groups of people who believe the Big Lie and who seem to embrace Trump’s authoritarian, racist, sexist, xenophobic and homophobic messages. Consequently, I highly recommend taking a few minutes to watch the above video.

Below is a an excerpt from Bonhoeffer’s theory, written in 1942.

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The above quote from Bonhoeffer was taken from three different sources (01, 02, 03), with three slightly different translations from the German, and combined into one version.

[happycandycat23]

6th element of mlp g5 theory

(Contains spoilers for My Little Pony: A New Generation)

Right now, it looks like there will only be five main ponies (based off what we've seen from the movie). If the elements of harmony carried on from the past, is there a pony to represent the 6th element? Or do the five of them combined represent the 6th one?

So far we know:

Sunny - Hope

Izzy - Creativity

Zipp - Courage

Pipp - Confidence

Hitch - Kindness

And possibly:

Sprout - Growth

These traits are related to friendship, but I think they fit the theme of unity a lot more. So perhaps the elements evolved to become the elements of unity, because that's what equestria needs most at the moment.

I have a feeling that Sprout could represent the 6th element once he gets a redemption arc—probably the element of growth, or change. Growth and change were core parts of uniting the earth ponies, unicorns, and pegasi. Sprout was the most anti-unicorn/anti-pegasi pony in the movie, but in the end, he got past his prejudice thanks to Sunny and her friends.

In fact, his name checks out too: sprout, as in a plant that isn't fully developed and still has room to grow.

Either that, or he could be the Starlight Glimmer of g5, where he's a reformed pony that occasionally helps the mane 5 out.

[antidotesprout]

I tell myself I really don't need to pick up another theoretical skill.

As my brain goes

[madphantom]

Songs with names in the title in my playlist

Al Capone - Michael Jackson

Alexander Hamilton - Hamilton

Alice - Jack Curley

Amelie - Teddy Hyde

Anne Marie - Prefab Sprout

Ben - Michael Jackson

Betty Short - Mark Isham

Bijou - Queen

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Caesar - The Oh Hellos

Caroline - Arlo Parks

Cora - Latin Quarter

Darla - Fox Academy

Dave Brubeck - Vacations

Delilah - Queen

Demi Moore - Phoebe Bridgers

Doctor Robert - The Beatles

Eddie - The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Eugene - Arlo Parks

Eva - Nightwish

Evelyn Evelyn - Evelyn Evelyn

Gabe - Keaton Henson

Georgia - Phoebe Bridgers

Grace - Awfultune

Gretchen - Jack Stauber

Heather - Conan Gray

Helena - My Chemical Romance

Henry - Acid Ghost

Jackie - Placebo

Jackie Chan - Post Malone

Jeanny - Falco

Jessie - Joshua Kadison

Jesus - The Velvet Underground

John Wayne - Cigarettes after Sex

Jorge - Nightmares on Wax

Juarez - Gerard Way

Karin - Bohren und der Club of Gore

Lazarus - David Bowie

Lazarus - Michael Patrick Kelly

Lilly - Morons all Around

Louisa - Lord Huron

Lynn - Jack Stauber

Madeleine - New Politics

Madeline - Mark Isham

Mandy - Barry Manilow

Mara - Jack Stauber

Mary - Baby Goth

Michelle - Sir Chloe

Montero - Lil Nas X

Mr Bruce - Roy Hargrove

Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly

Salvador Dali - Loona

Sebastian - Cockney Rebel

Sue - David Bowie

Ted Bundy - Theory of a Deadman

Tyler - Yxngxr1

Viktoria - Maria Mena

Warhol - Palaye Royale

[dourpeep]

If you haven't finished the quest yet then ignore BUT

OKAY OKAY OKAY BUT LIKE I'M GOING INSANE

UTC, there's spoilers for the 3.1 archon quest part 1 as well a me on my usual bs because MAN Scaramouche lore is just *chef's kiss*

I wrote so much aoihfoieh it's the desire to psychoanalyze him, it really is

So we already know the deal with Ei and her reasons for leaving Scaramouche alone--y'know, how she explains how she wanted him to lead his own life because she felt that he would be better at determining his own destiny and that she didn't feel like she could provide that.

Which, ngl, was good save for the fact that he was left in the dark about the reasons- thus the loathing and belief on his side that she just tossed him aside.

And then we know of his first and, really, only friend was Niwa (Kazuha's distant relative, before his great grandfather was then adopted into the Kaedehara bloodline) from the Inazuman Irodori Festival event story!

BUT BUT

I do have a theory, a rather far-fetched one, about who the child (the third betrayal) is. Here it is!

Mainly because I'm just horribly obsessed with Scaramouche's lore since it scratches that brain itch BUT ANYWAY! There's a child that's mentioned in the first paragraph of the story of the Husk of Opulent Dream's hat (his lore stuff) that mentions a child that he interacted.

We know that the child (based off the artifact story) was ill, and he presumably died but we don't know if he did get some sort of emotional attachment to the kid (kindness or what not, since that's what Scaramouche desired). And the kid in the cutscene clearly died young (the whole fragility of mortality thing seems to also be one of Scaramouche's main points--he mentioned it in the cutscene and when he was in Yashiori in the factory as well AAAAA OKAY OKAY OKAY CONTINUING BECAUSE I GOT ANOTHER COMMENT BUT FINISHING THIS OFF

And it is very possible that the kid just grew up since we don't know how long it was between him being there and returning so my theory is rather flimsy nodnod

ANYWAY THE OTHER COMMENT

I went back to rewatch his 2.1 cutscene in the factory and there's just so many hints and foreshadowing that comes to mind.

FIRSTLY- *slams hand on corkboard* THIS

Scaramouche is in the process of becoming an artifical god--something which we know he's craved. The power, the recognition, just the pure ability to make others realize that he is a force to be reckoned with. The only people who dare challenge a god face a sure death sentence--the only one so far able to withstand in the modern times being our dear Traveler (but only with the help of hundreds or thousands of people's beliefs and strength) and Kazuha lasting that single blow with the help of his departed friend.

But now the question is...what is the price that Scaramouche is giving for that?

We don't know for sure, but I think that it might be his humanity.

Despite his current steadfast decision that emotions and the idea of being 'human' is worthless and that he doesn't need it, Scaramouche really is reacting just like anyone who gets a deep emotional wound--something that physical healing can't fix, something that even after all is said and done leaves a deep sadness in your chest.

He's tired of betrayal, tired of trying so hard to be what he wanted to be and now, the Scaramouche we know is jaded.

What's the use of being human if it only brings so much pain? He's experienced loss in so many ways in his lifetime that the benefits have outweighed the doubts.

So what's he doing?

He's deflecting.

It can't hurt him if he believes that it's worthless. And after a very very long time of believing, it might as well be his truth.

continuing on-

Again with this--I wonder if he views his past self as a completely different person, separate from who he is now, and I wonder if the words he speaks are indirectly about himself as well. And, if it is, then that must mean that Scaramouche still believes in his desire to gain humanity, to gain a heart. After all, he stuck with the Fatui because they gave him one (despite it being essentially tainted) vv

(Husk of Opulent Dreams, Song of Life story)

--and he also has the gnosis. Despite it being a part of the plan to make him into an artificial god, you have to admit that the fact that the gnosis (literal translation, 'god's heart', or 'heart of god') would be exactly the thing he'd want to get to replace the 'heart' that the fatui gave him.

So despite his talk of how mortality and humanity and emotions are useless, he really still is going along with what he wanted all those hundreds of years ago. Even though so much has been taken from him and he's been beaten down so many times, Scaramouche is (potentially) still holding on to that little idea so tight that he might not even notice it.

BUT YEAH OKAY THAT'S ALL FOR NOW STAY TUNED NEXT UPDATE WHEN MORE STUFF PROBABLY (HOPEFULLY) DROPS AND I CAN CONTINUE MY TIRADE

I'm hoping there will be more crumbs >>

[nuoc7mia]

i finished the new chapter like it was my first meal in days.

[m3-mianbo]

MLP theory: What if G5 has Mane 5 instead of 6 because Sprout is going to be reformed (like Sunset was)?

[animerunner]

Me breaking out science to explain why the issue with the Moon in Amphibia is not just related to visibility

[starlightshore]

can’t stop thinking about how flowey, when as asriel, realizes frisk is not chara in the post pacifist ending

and yet he still asks chara not to reset if you return after the credits.

he showed no indication that he knew about chara’s presence, so i like to think that at the end of the game, he can kinda see them through us.

[sofiroll]

does anyone ever say something so uninformed and awful at you (intentionally or not) that it’s like they’ve pulled a sling you didn’t even realise you had off of your arm but in this context your arm is definitely your brain??

[sillywebz]

oh shit you play bass??? that's cool as hell :O

aw ty <33 i just started playing like a month or so ago, im not too great, but it is a lot of fun to play!!!

[chamerionwrites]

In theory I have nothing against power fantasies and in fact I have enjoyed many of them, but the astounding consistency with which they seem to infect their audiences with a very specific and disturbing species of brain worms has genuinely made me rethink my stance: a fannish autobiography by me

[dragonkeeper19600]

I’m not sure if we ever find out the identity of Dimentio’s “acquaintance.” Considering this acquaintance gave him multiple Floro Sprouts (at least two), it’s obviously a Floro Sapien. The most likely candidate for my money is King Croacus IV, since not only is he the only named Floro Sapien (well, the only one still living), but he’s also the one credited with creating the Floro Sprouts in the first place. 

If it really is Croacus IV, and he really does know Dimentio, it’s kind of interesting to think about how they know each other. I know Croacus IV isn’t in his right mind, but still he’s familiar enough with Dimentio to hand over a few Floro Sprouts no questions asked (at least if we assume Dimentio is telling the truth). Since Dimentio doesn't seem like the type to have friends and his past is such a mystery, it really is ripe material for speculation, and...

Wait a second...

Uh oh.

Before you go in to fight King Croacus IV, you come across this hallway filled with the biographies of all four of the Floro Sapiens’ monarchs. King Croacus IV’s predecessor, King Croacus III, was apparently assassinated, though there is no proof. The text has nothing to do with the puzzle in this room and choosing not to read it doesn’t affect story or gameplay afterwards, so the question of “Who Killed Croacus III?” goes unaddressed.

The culprit that would occur to most players at this point in the game is Croacus IV, based on his villainous behavior and the fact that his own ascension to the throne was only possible because of Croacus III’s wilting.

But, it doesn’t make any sense for Croacus IV to be Croacus III’s killer. If it was him, why would he point out the fact that his predecessor’s death was never solved on a prominent portrait in his own palace? That seems a weird move from someone trying to deny any connection to the crime. What’s more, the Floro Sapiens, who are not brainwashed, are thoroughly convinced of his benevolence. You can apparently interact with Croacus IV in the post-game, and not only is he alive and well, he’s perfectly civil with you, which seems a weird way for the game to treat an uncaught killer. 

But, suppose someone else wanted Croacus IV to be king. Suppose this person was frustrated with Croacus III’s inability to affect policy due to his young age, so he wilts him without telling Croacus IV. Suppose also this person was an acquaintance of Croacus IV, who could now use Croacus IV’s new status to solicit favors from him. 

I think you know where I’m going with this.

I believe King Croacus III’s killer is none other than Dimentio.

I have no proof, of course, just like nobody in the game does, but it’s plausible. After all, Dimentio is a jester. Jesters serve kings. It’s what they do. According to medieval accounts from our own history, jesters were a big presence in royal affairs. Though they had no say in policy decisions, they were present at court, up to date on current affairs both public and private, and there are even accounts of them using jokes to break bad news to the reigning monarch when no one else was brave enough to do so. It isn’t for nothing that Shakespeare often portrayed his jester characters as the smartest guys in the room. A jester would know the workings of the royal house, inside and out.

So, suppose Dimentio actually served in the court of Croacus III. Croacus III was a child for most of his reign (and life), so Dimentio would play the role of entertainer, singing, juggling, ribbing, etc. But, Dimentio is impatient because the important stuff is happening at court where the adults are. Because he’s a jester, he’s allowed to sit in, and there he meets Croacus IV. We’ll never know Dimentio’s motives for sure. Perhaps there was something Croacus IV wanted to do, something that would benefit Dimentio, but he couldn’t do it as a regent. Maybe Croacus III, being uninterested in policy, couldn’t pull the favors Dimentio wanted. Maybe Croacus III was resistant to Dimentio’s manipulations. Or maybe Dimentio was just tired of the jesting gig and didn’t feel like submitting a resignation. Whatever the case, he poisons Croacus III or curses him or does whatever he does, and boom, Croacus IV is king. Now Dimentio has an acquaintance on the throne. Now, he can bum favors off him. Like, say, Floro Sprouts. 

I did the math. Croacus IV’s portrait in the hallway implies that the game takes place in the year 1626 of the Flora calendar. Croacus III wilted in the year 1385. That means Croacus IV took the throne 241 years ago. That sounds like a long time, but there is some evidence in the game that Dimentio is related to the magician that created the Pixls. And if that is the case, Dimentio could be over 3,000 years old. 241 years ago would be hardly anything to him.

Or maybe none of this is true, and Croacus III just got aphids or something. Who knows?

[ramblings-of-a-mad-cat]

hey so while trying to figure out what hogwarts does when a student dies, i realized mcgonagall’s husband died while mc attended hogwarts (1985) and idk what to do with this information

That...could be a TLSQ waiting to happen. They have yet to make ones that center on the Four Heads of House. They could do that. If they do, I predict a lot of winks to the audience about Snape loving Lily, and callbacks to Flitwick's Expelliarmus lesson.