ggg-2 3,553 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Earth Ponies are said to physically be the strongest race of pony. In that regard, as strong as Earth Ponies go, Big Mac seems to be in a league all his own. But the question is, why? Applejack has been working on the farm nearly as long, and she doesn't seem to come anywhere close to matching his strength. Don't be a nerd. Join the herd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 (edited) Because men on average are able to build muscle more quickly and easily than women because they have much higher testosterone levels. Applejack is ridiculously strong, stronger than even most stallions but Big Mac still has the advantage due to nature just working out that way. Though thanks to Maud Pie's years on a rock farm I think she may in fact be even stronger than Big Mac. Edited August 4, 2014 by EarthbendingProdigy 5 Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddlejumper 1,648 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I think it also has something to do with him being based on the Clydesdale breed. Those horses are massive, and can just about pull anything. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i241/girsmj86/MLP/124343-animatedanimated_gifgifTrixie_zps4aa82173.gif WTB: Luna, Trixie dog tags & AJ blind bag | This fandom needs more Mane-iac! | AJ, Rarity, and Trixie trot into a bar. The Dreamcast didn't fail, we failed the Dreamcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Because men on average are able to build muscle more quickly and easily than women because they have much higher testosterone levels. Applejack is ridiculously strong, stronger than even most stallions but Big Mac still has the advantage due to nature just working out that way. Though thanks to Maud Pie's years on a rock farm I think she may in fact be even stronger than Big Mac. I'm happy to see I'm not the only one who thinks that this might be the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggg-2 3,553 August 4, 2014 Author Share August 4, 2014 ^^^^ perhaps but only when rocks are concerned, as she would know where the points are weakest on the rocks. Don't be a nerd. Join the herd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowPirateX 600 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 He's a horse/pony. Check! He's male. Check! He works a lot. Check! However, his strenght is a bit inconsistent troughout the series. "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings" ~ Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Cross 7,532 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I suppose Big Mac has a lot of experience in that line of work, I mean if you were to go around hauling a massive cart of apples everyday, I'm fairly certain there'd be much more muscle development going on. I'm not exactly sure on the details, but I'm going to go ahead and say it anyway, On a side note, I'd have to argue that Earth Ponies have more raw power. 1 Now with more added tea leaves! My fantastic signature made by Gone Airbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Theres also the nature of his strength. I'm sure plently of ponies could lift as much as Mac but i bet few can pull as much weight as him. My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammo 986 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 He's like a draft horse. A wall of muscle. He's probably the strongest Earth pony around, at least physically. So yeah a mix of Earth Pony magic and just a really strong build... Plus... Cartoons. Y'know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/ 651 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 He's strong in certain situations... Like how people can lift cars with enough adrenaline. People are only 1/3 as strong as they can be at all times, so that you can't hurt yourself, but the fight or flight reaction triggers full strength. A man lifted a 2000 pound car to save someone. Big Mack seems possibly similar, showing strength in times of need. Probably unrelated to all my science stuff there, but meh, it's a thought. Enter the Forest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest90210 3,569 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I'll let Lady Gaga answer that question, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I used to be a stranger 7,994 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I can attest that if one is doing heavy lifting every day as part of their living and working, they will be pretty freaking toned by the time they surpass their teenage years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fluttershy 349 August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 Let's not forget that in Hearts and Hooves Day he did pull an entire house only losing traction in the very beginning. As for Maud Pie, I'd really like to see her vs. Big Macintosh as who is the strongest pony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwanky 17,644 August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 (edited) How about the simple fact that Big MacIntosh was born big boned AND works on a farm doing manual labor 24/7? I don't even need to throw in the fact that Big MacIntosh has earth pony strength. Those 2 factors make him exceptionally strong as it is. That and Big Mac is a very hard worker. With that kind of work ethic and routine its no surprise he would be incredibly strong, both physically and mentally. Edited August 5, 2014 by Cwanky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastel 7,630 August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 How about the simple fact that Big MacIntosh was born big boned He looked less strong when he was younger: I think his strenght is only due to the fact that he has worked in a farm for many years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 He looked less strong when he was younger: I think his strenght is only due to the fact that he has worked in a farm for many years. but here the thing, he's 'bigger' than a full grown mare here and he's still a colt. My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverStarApple 849 August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 Not only has he worked on a farm for years, but I'm pretty sure that Yoke he wears is weighted. I was dead until the moment I met you. I was a powerless corpse pretending to be alive. Living without power, without the ability to change my course, was akin to a slow death. If I must live as I did before then... -Lelouch, Code Geass - My NEW DeviantART: http://SilverStarApple.deviantart.com/Want to make money for being an AWESOME PONY? https://www.tsu.co/Epsilon725 My fanfic, starring Silver Star Apple: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/224996/the-shining-silver-star-of-the-apple-family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastel 7,630 August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 (edited) but here the thing, he's 'bigger' than a full grown mare here and he's still a colt. He must be like 15 years old on the pic. Plus Granny Smith is a little smaller than a full grown mare (I think?). Edited August 12, 2014 by Blobulle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 He must be like 15 years old on the pic. Plus Granny Smith is a little smaller than a full grown mare (I think?). not my much, no other colt even approaches mac's size. and if Mac is 15 here then we've got the only picture of the 'teenage' pony that doesn't exist in the show. XD My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastel 7,630 August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 not my much, no other colt even approaches mac's size. and if Mac is 15 here then we've got the only picture of the 'teenage' pony that doesn't exist in the show. XD But I'm pretty sure he's a teenager here (thus we can't compare him to a normal colt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cedar 1,408 August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 Good genes and clean living. I'm sure part if it is just what he ended up getting when he was born. 1 Roleplaying OC: Red Cedar - Cast Character: Applejack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwanky 17,644 August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 He looked less strong when he was younger: I think his strenght is only due to the fact that he has worked in a farm for many years.. That doesn't disprove any notion that he was born with superior strength. A lot of athletes don't grow to be bigger, stronger and more athletic until they've hit maturity at a certain age and their hormones start kicking in accelerating the growth spur. That isn't to say that being bigger necessarily makes you stronger, but I think in this case, its strongly suggested that at least in part Big Mac's strength is derived from his bigger body. Not only that, but Big Mac is also bigger (and stronger) than most of the average male Earth ponies the show has shown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zefir 34 August 13, 2014 Share August 13, 2014 Big Mac is strong, and that is his main attribute. Applejack isn't as strong but she makes it up in smarts and lots of organizational work. Big Mac works physically, but that is pretty much it. He's a good singer, but that's a minor random talent, added for comedy effect by the writers. It's like we put most of his imaginary stat points into strength and constitution. He isn't dumb, but he is specialized in manual labor. It's his destiny to work on the farm, of course he will be amazing at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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