Trixie is a character from the television show "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic". She is a blue unicorn pony with a light blue mane and tail. Trixie is known for her arrogant and boastful personality, often proclaiming herself as the greatest and most powerful pony in Equestria. Despite her inflated ego, Trixie is often shown to be a misunderstood and lonely character. She desires attention and admiration from others, which she believes she can achieve through her magical abilities. However, her excessive pride often leads to her downfall, as she frequently gets caught in her own lies and tricks.
I designed the shape for the broom head/bristles on foam board — I had 18″ of the metal rod to build this onto, so I designed a knot shape at the top that’s 3″ tall, and the bristles area at 15″ tall.
While the paper maché was still wet on the broom head base, I spread even more wallpaper adhesive over the surface and laid the bristles in place all the way around. She says a jaunty memorial to a TV sitcom witch abuses the memory of those who were persecuted in this city more than three centuries ago, when scores of people accused of witchcraft were rounded up and 19 of them hanged.
However, her excessive pride often leads to her downfall, as she frequently gets caught in her own lies and tricks. Throughout the series, Trixie goes through a character arc that sees her grow and change. In the episode "Magic Duel", she encounters Twilight Sparkle, another main character, and engages in a magical duel with her.
Salem Residents Oppose Planned 'Bewitched' Statue
Residents of Salem, Mass., are upset with plans to erect a 9-foot bronze statue honoring actress Elizabeth Montgomery, who played Samantha on the TV show Bewitched . Residents say the statue will dishonor the memory of those persecuted during the Salem witch trials.
MELISSA BLOCK, host:
You might think that Salem, Massachusetts, would be OK with the idea of erecting a statue to a witch. Well, some folks there are not, at least not this witch. NPR's Anthony Brooks explains.
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Unidentified Announcer: Elizabeth Montgomery in.
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ANTHONY BROOKS reporting:
To a generation of TV viewers growing up in the '60s and '70s, she was anything but a witch.
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Unidentified Announcer: . "Bewitched."
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BROOKS: And if her antiseptic, blond prettiness didn't seduce you, who could resist that.
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BROOKS: . little twitching nose that unleashed Samantha Stephens' magic? Well, as it turns out, a number of people in Salem, Massachusetts, could do without Samantha's charms or at least without a 9' bronze statue of her riding a broom across a crescent moon right in the middle of downtown Salem.
Ms. JEAN HARRISON (Salem Resident): We're right near the courthouse where the people were tried for witchcraft and, also, quite near the holding cell.
BROOKS: The proposed statue has made an activist out of Salem resident Jean Harrison, who stands in Lappin Square where the statue would go. She says a jaunty memorial to a TV sitcom witch abuses the memory of those who were persecuted in this city more than three centuries ago, when scores of people accused of witchcraft were rounded up and 19 of them hanged.
Ms. HARRISON: And they went to their deaths, knowing that if they confessed to witchcraft, they would be spared their lives, chose to hang instead. And having a kitschy statue just seems to trivialize what these people went through.
BROOKS: But the deal is all but final between Salem and TV Land cable network, which owns the reruns of "Bewitched" and which will install and maintain the statue. TV Land senior Vice President Rob Pellizzi says the network has already put up a bunch of statues around the country honoring TV personalities, including one of Ralph Kramden of "The Honeymooners" in front of a New York City bus terminal.
Mr. ROB PELLIZZI (Senior Vice President, TV Land): So when it came to `How do we pay tribute to Samantha from "Bewitched"?' the fun idea was to recognize the fact that Salem is the center of all things witches. That was a fun idea; it was a great tribute to the show.
BROOKS: But a poor tribute to Salem's history, according to longtime resident Bill Burns, who's 78 and says his family has been here since 1628.
Mr. BILL BURNS (Salem Resident): That's a long time.
BROOKS: Long enough to know something about history, he says, and long enough to have seen a lot of stupid things.
Mr. BURNS: And this Samantha statue is just another example of that. It's a distortion of what went on. My wife's great-great-great-whatever-grandmother was Elizabeth Norse(ph), and she was hung. And we don't make fun of the Holocaust; we shouldn't be making fun of the witches.
BROOKS: Furthermore "Bewitched" was actually set in Connecticut, not Massachusetts. But the program did film some episodes in Salem in 1970 when the city declared October 7th of that year "Bewitched" Day. It was good for tourism then, just as the statue would be today, according to Salem's mayor, Stanley Usovicz, who rejects the argument that the statue is disrespectful.
Mayor STANLEY USOVICZ (Salem, Massachusetts): This city has long recognized the true tragedy of 1692, so there is a great deal culture here, historical culture. We don't want to take away from that. But I think we also have to recognize that there is a popular culture and that we are part of that popular culture.
BROOKS: In Salem, the police wear witch patches, the high school football team are the Witches, there's a street called Witch Way and the city's biggest annual celebration is Halloween, when witch kitsch is everywhere. But that's the problem, says longtime resident Bill Burns, who served on Salem's school board and City Council.
Mr. BURNS: And when I served on those two bodies, I tried everything in my power to get some sense of history and to the celebration. I failed.
BROOKS: City officials will take a final vote on the "Bewitched" statue later this month. And if approved as expected, every day will be `bewitched' in Salem. Anthony Brooks, NPR News.
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Unidentified Woman: (Singing) My heart was under lock and key. Somehow it got unhitched. I never thought my heart could be had, but now I'm caught and I'm kind of glad to be bewitched, bewitched.
ROBERT SIEGEL (Host): I'm Robert Siegel.
BLOCK: And I'm Melissa Block. You're listening to ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News.
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Unidentified Woman: (Singing) My heart was under lock and key. Somehow it got unhitched. I never thought my heart could be had, but now I'm caught. I'm kind of glad to be bewitched, bewitched, bewitched, bewitched, bewitched.
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In the end, Trixie realizes the error of her ways and learns the importance of humility and friendship. Trixie's redemption arc continues in later episodes, where she becomes a recurring character and often teams up with the main cast to help solve problems in Equestria. She forms a friendship with Starlight Glimmer, another reformed villain, and the two become close companions. Trixie's character development showcases the show's underlying theme of friendship and personal growth. It teaches viewers the importance of humility, understanding, and forgiveness. Trixie's journey serves as a reminder that even the most boastful and self-centered individuals can change and find true friendship..
Reviews for "Trixie's Lessons in Humility and Friendship in My Little Pony"
1. Emily - 1 star
I found "Trixie my little pony friendship is magic" to be incredibly disappointing. The storyline was weak and felt like a rehash of previous episodes. Trixie's character development was non-existent, leaving her feeling one-dimensional and uninteresting. The dialogue was cheesy and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with the characters. Overall, I was left unimpressed and unsatisfied with this episode.
2. James - 2 stars
As a long-time fan of "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic," I was really looking forward to the Trixie episode. However, I found it to be lackluster and forgettable. The pacing was off, with some scenes feeling rushed while others dragged on. The plot was predictable and felt like it was going through the motions, without adding anything new or exciting to the series. Additionally, I didn't feel like Trixie was utilized to her full potential, leaving me underwhelmed. Overall, it was a disappointment and didn't meet my expectations.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
I have always loved the colorful and imaginative world of "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic," but "Trixie" fell flat for me. The plot was unoriginal and felt like a filler episode rather than a captivating story. The humor was forced and lacked the usual charm and wit of the series, making it a struggle to sit through. Trixie's character arc was predictable and didn't bring anything new to the show. Overall, it was a forgettable episode that didn't capture the magic of the previous ones.
4. Ryan - 1 star
"Trixie my little pony friendship is magic" was a disappointment in every aspect. The writing was lazy and lacked the cleverness and depth the show is known for. The jokes were stale and fell flat, failing to elicit any laughter. The animation quality was also noticeably subpar, with some scenes appearing rushed and lacking attention to detail. Trixie herself felt like a caricature rather than a well-developed character. Overall, it was a forgettable and lackluster episode that failed to live up to the series' standards.