The Laws of Physics in Friendship is Magic
I. Introduction
a. Introduce the show
b. Thesis - The physics in Friendship is Magic push the boundaries of not only physics but also of logic and reason to the absurd to engage and entertain the viewer.
II. Gravity/Mass may or may not Apply
a. The mass of objects/characters fluxuates - Characters will suddenly appear to weigh very little to suit the situation
b. Characters in freefall can be stopped by objects that normally would not stop them, a cloud for example (and can sometimes be stopped by nothing at all!)
c. Occasionally gravity won't effect a character unless they acknowledge it (In the stylings of Wile E. Coyote)
III. Characters Physical Appearance and Personal Traits are Malleable Depending on the Situation
a. Physical Appearance - Characters bodies stretch and deform beyond all reason, but still clearly in universe and not just an animation smear.
b. Physical Traits - The speed and strength of a character can change for comedic effect - Such as suddenly being able to pull an entire house for a scene or somehow moving extremely quickly beyond the camera.
IV. Exaggerated Paths of Action
a. Characters moving extremely quickly in the air can instantly change direction, ignoring inertia
b. Objects/characters will continue moving or bouncing without losing momentum or height
V. Competing hypothesis
a. Scientific theories show up in the show (Usually in the background, equations included), showing there is a mathematical basis for the way physics generally work, or should work, in the universe
b. Many times characters in freefall cannot stop themselves and need actual physical intervention to avoid death
VI. Conclusion
a. Ignoring all the magical properties that are intertwined in Friendship is Magic's universe, even some of the supposed "non-magical" characters do very....interesting things will the laws of physics
b. The show breaks the 4th wall frequently
c. Friendship is Magic breaks the real laws of physics frequently, and even some of it's own established laws in order to create a more entertaining experience
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