History Recap / MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS9E14TheLastLaugh

* NoAntagonist: The big problem of the episode is Cheese's lost enthusiasm, not an external threat. Viewers may initially assume that Sans Smirk is causing the problem, but no, he's just as concerned for Cheese and very dedicated to the gag-making cause.

->'''Pinkie Pie:''' You lost your laugh? Is that some kind of joke? Because it's not a funny one.
->'''Cheese Sandwich:''' It's not a joke. And even if it was, I... I wouldn't be able to laugh at it.

* ItsTheBestWhateverEver: Just before entering the main factory, Pinkie says "Wow! A whole factory dedicated to gags! Ooh! I bet this is the funnest place ever!" Naturally, such a bold statement can only this leads to disappointment.

%%* RealityEnsues

* OneOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: While listing all the accomplishments the rest of the Mane Six have (such as Twilight being set to rule Equestria, and Rainbow Dash being a Wonderbolt), she says that Applejack has... her hat (though she quickly adds that she has her farm, too).

* ThreeDEffectsTwoDCartoon: The cupcake invitation is very clearly a 3D model.

* ConspicuousCG: The cupcake invitation is very clearly a 3D model.

* InnocuouslyImportantEpisode: ''[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS9E26TheLastProblem The Last Problem]]'' shows that this was far more important to Pinkie finding her life's purpose than she realized at the time.

* InnocuouslyImportantEpisode: [[spoiler:''[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS9E26TheLastProblem The Last Problem]]'' shows that this was far more important to Pinkie finding her life's purpose than she realized at the time.]]

* BananaPeel: One of the comedy factory's projects is one that goes into a SlipperySkid all across the floor, tripping up everyone it slides under. Pinkie suggests inverting the gag by making the peel sticky instead of slippery.

* DullSurprise: Parodied with Sans Smile, who rivals Maud in terms of deadpan wit and, barring a few changes of expressions (such as him widening his eyes when Pinkie tells him her idea for the squirting shirt), almost ''never'' changes expression throughout the episode. Even when Cheese says he's shutting the factory down, all Sans can say is "I too am horrified" while having a completely neutral expression.

* TakeThat: Given that Cheese Sandwich's appearance in this episode is based on the late Steve Jobs, it may not be an accident that Sans Smirk expresses the concern that without Cheese's leadership, his company would have little innovation and just keep pushing out retreads of his old ideas.

* TheLastTitle: The second episode with this format after "The Last Roundup" back in Season 2.

* StealthHiBye: At the beginning, the Mane Six sans Pinkie Pie wonder why she called an emergency meeting, and spike ponders where she is. Only for the shot to widen and show Pinkie lying on the Cutie Map behind him. Tame by Pinkie's standards.

* BananaPeel: One of the comedy factory's projects is one that goes into a SlipperySkid all across the floor, tripping up everyone it slides under.

'''Pinkie:''' I am not! (''takes a third bite'')

* StealthHiBye: At the beginning the Mane Six sans Pinkie Pie wonder why she called an emergency meeting, and spike ponders where she is. Only for the shot to widen and show Pinkie lying on the Cutie Map behind him. Tame by Pinkie's standards.

* CallBack:
** Cheese Sandwich wears his hat and poncho at the end of the episode, just like back in his debut episode.
** Boneless 2, the replacement for the original Boneless, also returns.

-->'''Spike''': Uh, Pinkie, are you sure this is edible?\\
'''Pinkie''': I am not! (''takes a third bite'')

-->'''Sans Smirk''': ''(deadpan)'' I, too, am horrified.

* ItWasWithYouAllAlong: After helping Cheese to recover his laugh, Pinkie realizes that making other ponies is what makes her life fulfilling.