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There are only so many colors out there

synthesis even if it used elements

I read a paper entitled "Reconsidering religion and fandom: Christian fan works in My Little Pony fandom"

Oh yeah, it would be better to say "foal" rather than "filly". I was just thinking about the "Princess Skyla" merchandise we've seen previously.

That would be perfect for the Hearth's Warming Eve episode.

I think the Cheese Sandwich one is a stretch considering that we haven't heard Weird Al has come back to voice a character and the silhouette doesn't really fit his mane style.

That's all I can recognize save I have no idea who these characters are:

IT'S HAPPENING This was on EQD: http://www.equestriadaily.com/2015/07/new-season-5-poster-pops-up-with-hidden.html Poster: Possible Scootaloo cutie mark enlarged: Possible Sweetie Belle cutie mark enlarged:

I don't know if this was discussed earlier but the way Twilight's past conception of friendship was altered in this episode made me feel a bit uneasy. I think it works however since it isn't such a drastic change and it allowed the episode to have a much more idealistic and cheerier tone than if they left Twilight as she was. I talk about it here if anyone cares: https://mlpforums.com/blog/2538/entry-17458-the-problem-i-had-with-amending-fences/ Love to hear your thoughts.

If they ever decide to tackle this issue

That's an interesting idea but I don't really see anything indicating that in the show's canon.

Spike has great potential as a character, not only because his childlike and boyish nature starkly contrasts the other main characters who either know their role (the Mane 6) or who explore their role in a differing way (the CMC) but also because of his inner conflict that fits the show's overall idea. Season 1 established Spike as a young, compassionate boy, depicted with his cute and innocent illusions of grandeur at the prospect of saving his crush in "A Dog and Pony Show" or his immature attitude over the idea of going to the Gala in "The Ticket Master". It however did little to develop him as a character beyond giving him identifiable traits and good potential. "Lesson Zero" further expanded upon Twilight and Spike's relationship in a meaningful way that made me see Spike as more than just Twilight's assistant as I had in the show's premiere but more as a family member. "Dragon Quest" promised something very bold with Spike, however, by introducing him into a possible saga of self-exploration. He had to struggle with his inner nature, with his desires to be accepted by those he loved and by those like him, and with he sees himself as and who he wants to be. Unfortunately, the episode had several problems, the major being with how it just turned out with him dropping the struggle, simply accepting the prior life he had because of the outright disgust he held for the dragons' comportment--but it never related that contempt back to him so he never gained anything as a character. MLP has the ability to investigate this relatable issue through him very well, fleshing him out on the level of, hopefully, Rarity. And it is in MLP's grasp and theme to deal with them as the show has always been about individuality and bringing your unique talents to form beautiful things (ironically the gem statue in "Princess Spike" did a better job depicting this than Spike has throughout the series :okiedokielokie: ). But what they could have done through Spike, it seems they are doing for Discord. As much as I love Discord, he now has the role of attempting to strike the difficult and important balance between finding acceptance and finding oneself, such that you don't lose your individuality or hurt the people you care about. Discord's reformation arc thus far has spanned only a few episodes but has done more with this familiar dilemma than Spike has for it throughout the series. Spike has huge potential to make it heart-warming and exceptional because of his position as an outsider living amongst ponies and also his young age and innocent outlook on life could allow for a satisfying and somewhat elaborate Bildungsroman for this adorable dragon we all love. It seems Spike is nothing but a husk of a character, allowing the writers to use him as they please. I really wish for a future episode, perhaps "Brotherhooves Social" (Shining and Spike bonding over hoofball would be amazing if it came to fruition), to further consider Spike's initial doubts with himself, delving into that superficial introspection he went through in "Dragon Quest". This could result in him becoming his own character rather than one solely reliant on relationships with other ponies and who acts as the vessel to convey the humor and lesson of a poorly-didactic episode.