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Feeling Pinkie Keen
Season №: 1
Season episode №: 15
Overall episode №: 15
Original airdate: February 11, 2011
Written by: Dave Polsky
Storyboard: Scott Underwood & Tom Sales[1]
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Feeling Pinkie Keen is the fifteenth episode of the first season of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic. In this episode, Twilight Sparkle learns that Pinkie Pie has an unusual ability to sense happenings in the immediate future known as "Pinkie Sense." The title of the episode is a play on the phrase "feeling peachy keen," which refers to feeling upbeat and generally happy.

Production[]

The episode's premise stemmed from the common occurrence of having aching joints when the weather is about to change, and Twilight's skepticism towards the phenomenon.[2] The episode was #8 in the We Heart Ponies Fan Favorite Mare-a-thon, in the leadup to Hearts and Hooves Day.

Derpy was present in the episode prior to becoming popular with the bronies, and the show's director, Jayson Thiessen, called for a revision of the shot so that Derpy's eyes would be crossed.​[​citation needed​]​

After the episode aired, Lauren Faust expressed that she wishes she "could [go] back and clarify it further," since the message of the episode was misinterpreted by some viewers.[2]

The scene when Pinkie explains her twitching tail to Twilight reappears in Cakes for the Memories.

Summary[]

Pinkie's predictions[]

Pinkie Pie suspects something S1E15

Twitchy twitcha twitcha twitch.

While helping Twilight Sparkle practice magic spells on a grassy knoll in Ponyville, Spike notices Pinkie Pie in an umbrella hat sneaking from cover to cover while looking nervously up at the sky. When Twilight approaches her and asks what she's up to, Pinkie responds that her tail is twitching and claims it's a sign from her Pinkie Sense that "stuff's gonna start falling". Twilight starts to dismiss the idea but is interrupted when a frog falls onto her face.

Twilight "two coincidences in a row" S1E15

Twilight Sparkle after falling into a ditch.

Appearing above the group with a cart full of frogs, Fluttershy apologizes to Twilight and explains that she's moving the frogs from the pond to Froggy Bottom Bogg before carrying on her way. While Spike is amazed at the fulfilled prediction, Twilight brushes off the incident and tries to resume their practice session, only for Pinkie to interrupt with another twitchy tail. Twilight tries to dismiss the idea once more but falls into a ditch, after which Pinkie's tail stops twitching.

Applejack appears and, after Twilight mentions Pinkie's twitchy tail, ducks for cover under a nearby cart before Spike confirms the prediction already came true. Applejack explains to an incredulous Twilight how the townsfolk have learned that, "if Pinkie's a-twichin', you better listen". Pinkie rushes back and warns them that her ears are flopping, and that she'll start a bath for Twilight. As Twilight begins to ridicule the notion, a hay cart passes over a nearby puddle and splashes her with mud.

Studying the Pinkie Sense[]

Pinkie Pie pulls Gummy out of the tub S1E15

There's an alligator in your tub! Don't worry. He's friendly.

While Twilight washes herself at Sugarcube Corner, Pinkie tells her that her Pinkie Sense involves "little niggly feelings" that portend different events. After predicting there's an alligator in the tub on account of an achy shoulder, Pinkie alarms Twilight by pulling her toothless pet alligator Gummy out from the water.

As the two ponies walk around town after the bath, Twilight expresses her skepticism about Pinkie Sense and claims that it differs from real magic. When they reach Golden Oak Library, Pinkie tells Twilight that her Sense may also manifest as a combination of feelings. She then experiences a "combo" to watch out for opening doors, whereupon Twilight gets squashed by Spike slamming the library door open. Pinkie responds to Twilight's resulting frustration by suggesting she doesn't understand, which gives Twilight an idea.

Twilight tries to measure Pinkie's predictions S1E15

What a fine day for science. Or is it?

In the library basement, Twilight hooks Pinkie up to various measuring devices in order to gather data when she feels another twitch. When no twitches materialize, however, Twilight disconnects the machines in frustration and heads for the exit. As she follows behind, Pinkie suddenly feels a combo to watch out for doors, at which point Twilight gets smashed by the basement door when Spike opens it from the other side.

Observation[]

Twilight tells off Spike for sneaking up on her S1E15

Twilight And Spike observing Pinkie's habits.

Fluttershy arrives at Froggy Bottom Bogg and begins unloading the frog cart. Meanwhile in Ponyville, Spike joins Twilight as she attempts to secretly observe Pinkie going about her day. However, each attempt ends up foiled by events that align with the predictions Twilight observes: being attacked by a swarm of bees, falling into a cellar, and getting crushed by a series of heavy objects.

Twilight, bandaged and frustrated, confronts Pinkie when she overhears her telling Applejack that she knew about being spied on the whole time. Pinkie suddenly begins shivering violently, but when asked, she confesses she doesn't know the cause but that whatever it is must be a "doozy" that will take place at Froggy Bottom Bogg. Applejack, Pinkie, and Spike set out toward the bog to check on Fluttershy. Twilight dismisses the new prediction but tags along anyway so she can see the look on Pinkie's face if nothing is wrong.

Froggy Bottom Bogg[]

Twilight discovers a Hydra behind her S1E15

This proves that Equestria is a very dangerous place.

Applejack, Pinkie, Twilight, and Spike arrive at Froggy Bottom Bogg to find Fluttershy safe and sound. As Twilight gloats about disproving Pinkie Sense, a gigantic hydra rises up behind her and menaces the group before chasing them across the bog.

When their path forward is blocked by a gorge, Twilight charges at the hydra to distract it while her friends cross by hopping along stepping-stone pillars. Before Twilight has a chance to cross herself, one of the hydra heads collides with and destroys several of the pillars, leaving a wide gap across the chasm. Pinkie tells Twilight to "take a leap of faith" as her body wiggles intensely from Pinkie Sense. Twilight jumps short of reaching the other side, but a large bubble at the bottom of the gorge bounces her back up and across the remaining pillars to her friends' side of the chasm.

The doozy[]

Twilight angry S1E15

Flaming Twilight.

Just as Twilight congratulates her for predicting the hydra attack, Pinkie experiences another spell of intense shudders and claims that it wasn't the doozy. Aggravated at the enigmatic nature of Pinkie Sense, Twilight's anger flares momentarily before she gives up and admits belief in the Sense despite not understanding it. Pinkie's shudders suddenly stop, and she tells Twilight that her believing was the doozy the whole time.

Twilight writing to Celestia S1E15

Twilight writing to Celestia.

Later, while wearing an umbrella hat with Pinkie in the Golden Oak Library, Twilight dictates a friendship report to Spike explaining that you shouldn't disbelieve something just because you don't understand it. Pinkie's tail twitches once more, and as Spike brings Twilight's report out to the balcony, Princess Celestia suddenly lands from above and takes the scroll from him.

Quotes[]

For more quotes, see the episode's transcript.
Applejack: Those of us who've been in Ponyville a while have learned over time that if Pinkie's a-twitchin', you'd better listen.
Pinkie Pie: Um, Twilight? You got a little something on your face there...
Twilight Sparkle: Oh really? Did your "Pinkie Sense" tell you that, too?
Pinkie Pie: No, I can just see it.
Twilight Sparkle: I don't believe this.
Pinkie Pie: You don't believe because you don't understand.
Twilight Sparkle: Hmm...
Applejack: What'cha doin'?
Pinkie Pie: Oh, letting Twilight secretly follow me without me knowing.
Twilight Sparkle: You mean you knew all along? Why didn't you tell me?!
Pinkie Pie: Silly, that would've spoiled the secret.
Spike: Like, what if she exploded?
Applejack: Just exploded? For no reason?
Spike: Yeah, like boom!
Pinkie Pie: Woah!
Spike: I know.
Spike: Uh, do you know any spells for turning a hydra into a mouse?
Twilight Sparkle: No.
Spike: How about a squirrel?
Twilight Sparkle: No!
Spike: How 'bout—
Twilight Sparkle: No small rodents of any kind!

Gallery[]

Feeling Pinkie Keen image gallery

References[]

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Episodes, films, and animated shorts
Friendship is Magic
Season one
Episode 1
Friendship is Magic, part 1
Episode 2
Friendship is Magic, part 2
Episode 3
The Ticket Master
Episode 4
Applebuck Season
Episode 5
Griffon the Brush Off
Episode 6
Boast Busters
Episode 7
Dragonshy
Episode 8
Look Before You Sleep
Episode 9
Bridle Gossip
Episode 10
Swarm of the Century
Episode 11
Winter Wrap Up
Episode 12
Call of the Cutie
Episode 13
Fall Weather Friends
Episode 14
Suited For Success
Episode 15
Feeling Pinkie Keen
Episode 16
Sonic Rainboom
Episode 17
Stare Master
Episode 18
The Show Stoppers
Episode 19
A Dog and Pony Show
Episode 20
Green Isn't Your Color
Episode 21
Over a Barrel
Episode 22
A Bird in the Hoof
Episode 23
The Cutie Mark Chronicles
Episode 24
Owl's Well That Ends Well
Episode 25
Party of One
Episode 26
The Best Night Ever
Season two
Episode 1
The Return of Harmony Part 1
Episode 2
The Return of Harmony Part 2
Episode 3
Lesson Zero
Episode 4
Luna Eclipsed
Episode 5
Sisterhooves Social
Episode 6
The Cutie Pox
Episode 7
May the Best Pet Win!
Episode 8
The Mysterious Mare Do Well
Episode 9
Sweet and Elite
Episode 10
Secret of My Excess
Episode 11
Hearth's Warming Eve
Episode 12
Family Appreciation Day
Episode 13
Baby Cakes
Episode 14
The Last Roundup
Episode 15
The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000
Episode 16
Read It and Weep
Episode 17
Hearts and Hooves Day
Episode 18
A Friend in Deed
Episode 19
Putting Your Hoof Down
Episode 20
It's About Time
Episode 21
Dragon Quest
Episode 22
Hurricane Fluttershy
Episode 23
Ponyville Confidential
Episode 24
MMMystery on the Friendship Express
Episode 25
A Canterlot Wedding - Part 1
Episode 26
A Canterlot Wedding - Part 2
Season three
Episode 1
The Crystal Empire - Part 1
Episode 2
The Crystal Empire - Part 2
Episode 3
Too Many Pinkie Pies
Episode 4
One Bad Apple
Episode 5
Magic Duel
Episode 6
Sleepless in Ponyville
Episode 7
Wonderbolts Academy
Episode 8
Apple Family Reunion
Episode 9
Spike at Your Service
Episode 10
Keep Calm and Flutter On
Episode 11
Just for Sidekicks
Episode 12
Games Ponies Play
Episode 13
Magical Mystery Cure
Season four
Episode 1
Princess Twilight Sparkle - Part 1
Episode 2
Princess Twilight Sparkle - Part 2
Episode 3
Castle Mane-ia
Episode 4
Daring Don't
Episode 5
Flight to the Finish
Episode 6
Power Ponies
Episode 7
Bats!
Episode 8
Rarity Takes Manehattan
Episode 9
Pinkie Apple Pie
Episode 10
Rainbow Falls
Episode 11
Three's A Crowd
Episode 12
Pinkie Pride
Episode 13
Simple Ways
Episode 14
Filli Vanilli
Episode 15
Twilight Time
Episode 16
It Ain't Easy Being Breezies
Episode 17
Somepony to Watch Over Me
Episode 18
Maud Pie
Episode 19
For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils
Episode 20
Leap of Faith
Episode 21
Testing Testing 1, 2, 3
Episode 22
Trade Ya!
Episode 23
Inspiration Manifestation
Episode 24
Equestria Games
Episode 25
Twilight's Kingdom - Part 1
Episode 26
Twilight's Kingdom - Part 2
Season five
Episode 1
The Cutie Map - Part 1
Episode 2
The Cutie Map - Part 2
Episode 3
Castle Sweet Castle
Episode 4
Bloom & Gloom
Episode 5
Tanks for the Memories
Episode 6
Appleoosa's Most Wanted
Episode 7
Make New Friends but Keep Discord
Episode 8
The Lost Treasure of Griffonstone
Episode 9
Slice of Life
Episode 10
Princess Spike
Episode 11
Party Pooped
Episode 12
Amending Fences
Episode 13
Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep?
Episode 14
Canterlot Boutique
Episode 15
Rarity Investigates!
Episode 16
Made in Manehattan
Episode 17
Brotherhooves Social
Episode 18
Crusaders of the Lost Mark
Episode 19
The One Where Pinkie Pie Knows
Episode 20
Hearthbreakers
Episode 21
Scare Master
Episode 22
What About Discord?
Episode 23
The Hooffields and McColts
Episode 24
The Mane Attraction
Episode 25
The Cutie Re-Mark - Part 1
Episode 26
The Cutie Re-Mark - Part 2
Season six
Episode 1
The Crystalling - Part 1
Episode 2
The Crystalling - Part 2
Episode 3
The Gift of the Maud Pie
Episode 4
On Your Marks
Episode 5
Gauntlet of Fire
Episode 6
No Second Prances
Episode 7
Newbie Dash
Episode 8
A Hearth's Warming Tail
Episode 9
The Saddle Row Review
Episode 10
Applejack's "Day" Off
Episode 11
Flutter Brutter
Episode 12
Spice Up Your Life
Episode 13
Stranger Than Fan Fiction
Episode 14
The Cart Before the Ponies
Episode 15
28 Pranks Later
Episode 16
The Times They Are A Changeling
Episode 17
Dungeons & Discords
Episode 18
Buckball Season
Episode 19
The Fault in Our Cutie Marks
Episode 20
Viva Las Pegasus
Episode 21
Every Little Thing She Does
Episode 22
P.P.O.V. (Pony Point of View)
Episode 23
Where the Apple Lies
Episode 24
Top Bolt
Episode 25
To Where and Back Again - Part 1
Episode 26
To Where and Back Again - Part 2
Season seven
Episode 1
Celestial Advice
Episode 2
All Bottled Up
Episode 3
A Flurry of Emotions
Episode 4
Rock Solid Friendship
Episode 5
Fluttershy Leans In
Episode 6
Forever Filly
Episode 7
Parental Glideance
Episode 8
Hard to Say Anything
Episode 9
Honest Apple
Episode 10
A Royal Problem
Episode 11
Not Asking for Trouble
Episode 12
Discordant Harmony
Episode 13
The Perfect Pear
Episode 14
Fame and Misfortune
Episode 15
Triple Threat
Episode 16
Campfire Tales
Episode 17
To Change a Changeling
Episode 18
Daring Done?
Episode 19
It Isn't the Mane Thing About You
Episode 20
A Health of Information
Episode 21
Marks and Recreation
Episode 22
Once Upon a Zeppelin
Episode 23
Secrets and Pies
Episode 24
Uncommon Bond
Episode 25
Shadow Play - Part 1
Episode 26
Shadow Play - Part 2
Season eight
Episode 1
School Daze - Part 1
Episode 2
School Daze - Part 2
Episode 3
The Maud Couple
Episode 4
Fake It 'Til You Make It
Episode 5
Grannies Gone Wild
Episode 6
Surf and/or Turf
Episode 7
Horse Play
Episode 8
The Parent Map
Episode 9
Non-Compete Clause
Episode 10
The Break Up Break Down
Episode 11
Molt Down
Episode 12
Marks for Effort
Episode 13
The Mean 6
Episode 14
A Matter of Principals
Episode 15
The Hearth's Warming Club
Episode 16
Friendship University
Episode 17
The End in Friend
Episode 18
Yakity-Sax
Episode 19
Road to Friendship
Episode 20
The Washouts
Episode 21
A Rockhoof and a Hard Place
Episode 22
What Lies Beneath
Episode 23
Sounds of Silence
Episode 24
Father Knows Beast
Episode 25
School Raze - Part 1
Episode 26
School Raze - Part 2
Season nine
Episode 1
The Beginning of the End - Part 1
Episode 2
The Beginning of the End - Part 2
Episode 3
Uprooted
Episode 4
Sparkle's Seven
Episode 5
The Point of No Return
Episode 6
Common Ground
Episode 7
She's All Yak
Episode 8
Frenemies
Episode 9
Sweet and Smoky
Episode 10
Going to Seed
Episode 11
Student Counsel
Episode 12
The Last Crusade
Episode 13
Between Dark and Dawn
Episode 14
The Last Laugh
Episode 15
2, 4, 6, Greaaat
Episode 16
A Trivial Pursuit
Episode 17
The Summer Sun Setback
Episode 18
She Talks to Angel
Episode 19
Dragon Dropped
Episode 20
A Horse Shoe-In
Episode 21
Daring Doubt
Episode 22
Growing Up is Hard to Do
Episode 23
The Big Mac Question
Episode 24
The Ending of the End - Part 1
Episode 25
The Ending of the End - Part 2
Episode 26
The Last Problem
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A-Dressing Memories
Episode 2
Cakes for the Memories
Episode 3
Memnagerie
Episode 4
Deep Tissue Memories
Episode 5
Harvesting Memories
Episode 6
Memories and More
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Princess Probz
Episode 2
The Best of the Worst
Episode 3
How Applejack Got Her Hat Back
Episode 4
Cute-pocalypse Meow
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Bad Thing No. 3
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Pinkie Pie: Hyper-Helper
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The Trail Less Trotten
Death of a Sales-Pony
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Bighoof Walking
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The Fast and the Furriest
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Badge of Shame
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A Camping We Will Go
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Friendship Gems
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Potion Mystery
Sick Day
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Meet Potion Nova!
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All Bottled Up
All That Jitters
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I, Cookie
Keynote Pie
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Ponies of the Moment
One Click Wonder
Episode 18
Zound Off
Unboxing Day
Episode 19
Don't Look a GIF Horse in the Mouth
The Root of It
Episode 20
The Mysterious Voice
The 5 Habits of Highly Effective Ponies
Episode 21
Game Knight
Director Spike's Mockumentary
Episode 22
Whoof-dunnit
Dear Tabby
Episode 23
Pie vs. Pie
Superb Six
Episode 24
The Debut Taunt
Flutterdash
Episode 25
The Rarity Report
The Great Divide
Episode 26
The Great Collide
Sportacular Spectacular Musical Musak-ular
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Episode 1
Cute Impact
The Crystal Capturing Contraption
Episode 2
The Comet Section
Cotton Candy-Colored Glasses
Episode 3
Close Encounters of the Balloon Kind
The Tiara of Truth
Episode 4
Terrorarium
Bubble Trouble
Episode 5
Time After Time Capsule
The Great Cowgirl Hat Robbery
Episode 6
Planet of the Apps
Back to the Present
Episode 7
Magical Mare-story Tour
Life of Pie
Episode 8
The Rarest of Occasions
Portal Combat
Episode 9
What Goes Updo
Communication Shakedown
Episode 10
Lolly-Pop
Little Miss Fortune
Episode 11
Playwright or Wrong
The Shows Must Go On
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The De-Stress Ball
Mad Props
Episode 13
Magic is Ahoof
Journey to the Center of the 'Cord
Episode 14
One Last Wish
Wild Heart Beats
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Izzy Does It
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Growing Pains
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Portrait of a Princess
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Ali-Conned
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The Cutie Mark Mix-Up
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The Traditional Unicorn Sleep-Over
Episode 7
Hoof Done It?
Episode 8
Have You Seen This Dragon?
Episode 9
Top Remodel
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The Jinxie Games
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Sunny Side Up
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The Manesquerade Ball
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A Little Horse
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Missing the Mark
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Cutie Blossom Bash
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Family Trees Pt. 1
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Family Trees Pt. 2
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Father of the Bridlewood
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Mane Smelody
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Nightmare on Mane Street
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The Isle of Scaly‎‎
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Roots of All Evil Pt. 1‎
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Roots of All Evil Pt. 2
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