The "Equestria Girls Dance Magic Special" is a television special based on the popular animated series, "My Little Pony: Equestria Girls." In this special, the characters from Equestria Girls come together for an exciting dance competition. The main idea of the special is that the power of friendship can overcome any obstacles. In the special, the Equestria Girls are getting ready for the "Friendship Games," a competition between different schools. However, their preparations are interrupted when a rival school, the Crystal Prep Academy, steals their magical abilities. This puts their chances of winning the competition in jeopardy.
This puts their chances of winning the competition in jeopardy. But instead of giving up, the Equestria Girls come up with a plan. They decide to use the beauty and power of dance to reclaim their magic and save the day.
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Hidden XYZZY in printer firmware
I have worked with United Barcode Industries "UBI" programmable bar code printers for many years. UBI was bought by Intermec in the 1990's and Intermec was bought by Honeywell a few years ago.
These printers use a basic-like language called Fingerprint. It is interactive or interpreted.
There were "SYSTEM" commands of the form SYSTEM and a number in the interactive part and SYSTEM 1138 had some special meaning. I'm betting the 1138 came from THX 1138.
SYSTEM 0, SYSTEM 10, SYSTEM 20 and SYSTEM 40 did things like memory dumps, listing loaded modules, etc. None of this was documented for the developer community.
Intermec came out with what is known as the XP series of printers (no relation to Windows XP) which had faster processors and more memory. These were flash ROM-based machines whereas the UBI printers used ROM chips and battery backed RAM.
I had to see what commands survived in the XP platform and to my surprise in one of the SYSTEM commands I received the prompt "Enter Meta Guru password:"
Gee, were my Amiga days coming back?
One brief flash of lightning later I entered XYZZY and the printer responded with "Meta Guru mode ON."
After rebooting the printer I entered XYZZY in Fingerprint interactive mode and the printer responded with "Nothing happens."
It's still there to this day on the latest printers.
You find mentions of it everywhere. 'XYZZY' (along with other phrases from the game such as ". you are in a twisty maze of passageways, all alike") can be found in computer documentation, classroom discussions, and in many other surprising contexts.
Origins of XYZZY
But where did XYZZY come from? Is it totally a nonsense word, or was there some hidden meaning? There are two stories on its origins.
Bernie Cosell, a friend of Crowther's at the time Adventure was originally coded, says that he was unaware of any special meaning for the word:
"Will Crowther says he made up the term out of whole cloth when he was putting ADVENT together.
"As for 'out of whole cloth,' I meant just what the idiom means: he devised this little pseudo-puzzle and needed a magic word to make it happen, and he just made one up. It has no antecedent nor is it an acronym or anything like that."
XYZZY: a mathematics 'in-joke?'
But Ron Hunsinger believes there is a more meaningful origin to the 'XYZZY' word:
"'Cross products?' you ask.
"Indeed. The cross product of two three-dimensional vectors is the vector whose length is the area of the parallelogram with the two given vectors as adjacent sides, and direction perpendicular to the plane of that parallelogram.
"There is a 'simple' formula for the cross product. If A = B x C, where A, B, and C are the vectors (Ax, Ay, Az), (Bx, By, Bz), and (Cx, Cy, Cz), then:
Ax = By Cz - Bz Cy
Ay = Bz Cx - Bx Cz
Az = Bx Cy - By Cx
"Notice that the second and third equations can be obtained from the first by simply rotating the subscripts, x -> y -> z -> x. The problem, of course, is how to remember the first equation.
"You do that by remembering the 'magic word,' consisting of the subscripts, taken in order: xyzzy.
"And that, friends, is the origin of the magic word xyzzy. This use of the word was around long before Adventure (or Colossal Caves or whatever name you knew it by) was ever written.
"When I first played Adventure, finding 'xyzzy' in it was like finding an old friend in an unlikely place. Or an inside joke."
There were "SYSTEM" commands of the form SYSTEM and a number in the interactive part and SYSTEM 1138 had some special meaning. I'm betting the 1138 came from THX 1138.
Through the power of friendship and their love for dancing, they are able to overcome their limitations and prove that they are strong and capable. Throughout the special, there are many moments of fun and excitement as the characters learn new dance moves and work together to create a fantastic routine. They demonstrate that perseverance, teamwork, and a positive attitude are key in achieving their goals. The main message of the "Equestria Girls Dance Magic Special" is that friendships and belief in oneself can help overcome challenges. The characters demonstrate the importance of supporting one another and never giving up, even in the face of adversity. By working together and embracing their unique talents, the Equestria Girls are able to reclaim their magic and achieve success in the dance competition. Overall, the "Equestria Girls Dance Magic Special" is an entertaining and heartwarming story that emphasizes the power of friendship and the importance of believing in oneself. It encourages viewers to embrace their individuality and work together to overcome any obstacles they may face..
Reviews for "Meet the Talented Cast of Equestria Girls Dance Magic Special"
1. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I have always been a fan of My Little Pony and was excited to watch the "Equestria Girls Dance Magic Special." However, I was extremely disappointed with the overall storyline and animation quality. The plot felt rushed and underdeveloped, lacking the depth and charm the previous episodes had. Additionally, the animation seemed sloppy and lacked the attention to detail that I had seen before in the series. Overall, I was left feeling bored and let down by this special.
2. Steven - 1/5 stars - This "Equestria Girls Dance Magic Special" was a complete waste of my time. The story was predictable and lacked any originality. It felt like the writers grabbed random elements from the previous episodes and threw them together without any thought. The animation was lackluster, with characters appearing stiff and awkward in their movements. Moreover, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. I was expecting much more from this special, and it failed to deliver in every aspect.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - As a long-time fan of the My Little Pony franchise, I found the "Equestria Girls Dance Magic Special" to be quite disappointing. The plotline was weak and lacked the depth and intrigue that the series is known for. The animation quality was subpar, with noticeable glitches and inconsistencies throughout. Additionally, the character development felt rushed, and some of the character interactions seemed forced and out of character. Overall, this special fell short of my expectations and failed to capture the magic of the previous episodes.
4. Alex - 2/5 stars - I was really excited to watch the "Equestria Girls Dance Magic Special" as I've been a fan of the series for a long time. However, I found this special to be a letdown. The story felt unoriginal and lacked the creativity I had come to expect from the franchise. Furthermore, the animation was choppy, and the characters lacked the vibrant energy they usually possess. I was hoping for a fun and engaging special, but sadly, this one missed the mark.
5. Samantha - 1/5 stars - The "Equestria Girls Dance Magic Special" was a complete disaster. The plot was poorly constructed, and the pacing was off, making it difficult to stay engaged. The animation quality was notably lower than what I had seen in previous episodes, with awkward movements and lack of attention to detail. Additionally, the character development felt forced and inconsistent with the established personalities of the characters. Overall, this special was a huge disappointment and did not live up to the standards set by the series.