Page 694 — Dodge Cancelling

Welcome to a bunch of people groaning and grumbling, the anthem to bring in the new year.

When you're naming something, ideally it has to be catchy, memorable, and descriptive. Just saying it should evoke some kind of feeling or image or memory; the maximum power of language in general. Pony tabletop settings are really really good in that department, because you can make people and places as literal as you want and it still fits. But regardless, sometimes a name crystalizes around an entirely different concept… and as a DM, you kinda have to just go for it. Because yes, it IS worth it.

DM: Applejack finds an empty carriage for hire, ready to be pulled by four earth ponies.
Applejack: Giddyup, fellas!
SFX: (JUMP!)
Applejack: I gotta get the heck outta Dodge!
Rainbow Dash: Oh, come onnnnnnn…
Rarity: Was that ABSOLUTELY necessary?
Fluttershy: That was bad…
Twilight Sparkle: I can't believe this…
Pinkie Pie: Okay, that was actually pretty good!
DM: So, yes, if you were wondering what was the pun around which the town and this whole scenario revolves… THAT was it.
Twilight Sparkle: Was it worth it?
DM: YES.