GoldenGumdrop

Not a bit. I belong to the furry fandom which probably elicits as much cringe as it gets.

I call myself a Pegasister being a female. I get brony is a general term kind of like guys is a general term, but I prefer Pegasister I am a casual fan. Never been to a con or anything.

I enjoyed this episode quite a bit, especially Rarity's story with Mist Mane. I felt some very Japanese themes there and I love Japan and anything to do with that culture, so kudos for making that world beautiful! I love how the unicorns have curved horns! I also like the Japanese dragon frost and flame fight! I feel this had one of the best messages that beauty can have a purpose especially when it makes other's happy and their lives better. Even though Mist Mane gave up her beauty, she gave others so much more in return. It was a good insight into Rarity's viewpoints. I had no idea Rarity could do shadow puppets that awesome! Where did she get this talent? I do like AJ as she's an Earth pony and they tend to get the short end of the stick. What bothered me was Rock Hoof got his powers like all of a sudden. Was that magic? Was there some magic muscle drug? Was it metaphorical? I found it interesting to see how scared Scootaloo was. Someone pointed out Rainbow Dash wasn't reacting to her having a panic attack, and I agree Rainbow should have done something. I would have liked to known more info on the Flyders or is this foreshadowing?

I really enjoyed this episode and actually didn't think Pharynx was going to change but stay the original Changeling shape. I guess that's to be expected with the show wanting to show redemption is possible. I agree that the Changelings have gone too far in the other direction with "feelings" part. It's kind of getting to be too Care Bears and that doesn't really work for Changelings. I agree that expressing feelings and emotions is important and a good way to manage conflict, however, Pharynx shows that being able to defend yourself and being strong are still important. What bothers me the most is how angry Thorax was at Starlight. Yes, I understand that her plan was not the best one to try to get the two brothers to talk and to get Pharynx to see the other side. However, she wasn't purposely trying to harm the Changelings. A little conflict is healthy and natural in all relationships, it's how you deal with it that makes the difference. I think that Changeling society is trying to go too far in the other direction in avoiding conflict at all, and that is not healthy and can lead to worse conflict. American society tends to talk about only certain feelings, anger being the most prominent and sadness being seen as a more female emotion (males feel it to but many males are taught it's not masculine). It was good to see Pharynx transformed because of his love of his hive and wanting to protect them. I also like that he kept some darker colors when he transformed. Thorax looks kind of like Bambi, or is it just me?

For the mane six I'm going to have to say Rarity