Are Twilight and Pinkie even friends?

[Dulset Tarn 441]

I mean really, think about it. Virtually every time they interact, Twilight just treats Pinkie as someone who stops by from time to time, and that she has to deal with despite never wanting to. They never do things together, not like friends anyway. They don't really do anything that friends do. Has Pinkie ever taught Twilight something about friendship? Have they ever shared a single friendly moment together? Heck, even when they're specifically talking about friendship, the interactions are generally strained and are hardly indicative of a good friendship (Griffon the Brush Off, A Friend in Deed, Pinkie Pride). If they didn't constantly say what good friends they are, I'd honestly have no idea that they're supposed to be close. I'm not even asking for really best friend stuff, but just anything that shows that Twilight thinks of Pinkie as an actual friend. I'm aware that Twilight certainly knows Pinkie is a kind, well-intentioned, and outgoing pony, but I don't recall ever once seeing them connect on a personal level like... well, actual friends.

[Cleverclover 1,526]

 

 

Has Pinkie ever taught Twilight something about friendship?

 

Yes, in Swarm of the Century. Unfortunately, this remains the only time the mane five have ever learned something from Pinkie. I think that Pinkie really needs another episode in which she saves the day/comes up with a solution so that the mane five can be reminded of why they tolerate her antics and still consider her a friend. Because otherwise, they really don't have any reason to tolerate it, especially in episodes like Filli Vanilli where it's used in a negative way. 

[Dulset Tarn 441]

Yes, in Swarm of the Century. Unfortunately, this remains the only time the mane five have ever learned something from Pinkie. I think that Pinkie really needs another episode in which she saves the day/comes up with a solution so that the mane five can be reminded of why they tolerate her antics and still consider her a friend. Because otherwise, they really don't have any reason to tolerate it, especially in episodes like Filli Vanilli where it's used in a negative way. 

I remembered that, but wasn't sure if it should be included. It was pretty clear that while they did learn something, Pinkie didn't really know anything about it...

[Deae Rising Shine~ 56,441]

What about "Feeling Pinkie Keen" where Twilight tried to understand her and her sences, well it's not much, but she learned something from her ... I think

[Pastel 7,630]

What about Feeling Pinkie Keen?

 

They are friends, but I agree they should have more interactions.

 

[Gearbox10mm 794]

Pinkie is the wild card of the group. She dosen't seem to be particularly close to anyone. She is everyone's friend or no one's friend, thanks to her bipolar personality. 

[Moved to Elsewhere 11,331]

Well, there was the pilot where Twilight and Pinkie shared a nice laugh, there was Feeling Pinkie Keen where Pinkie taught her a lesson and there is Too Many Pinkie Pies where Twilight was concerned on finding the real Pinkie.

[Dulset Tarn 441]

What about "Feeling Pinkie Keen"

What about Feeling Pinkie Keen?

there was Feeling Pinkie Keen

What about Feeling Pinkie Keen?

 

 

Pinkie is the wild card of the group. She dosen't seem to be particularly close to anyone. She is everyone's friend or no one's friend, thanks to her bipolar personality. 

But that's not true, she's had very personal interactions with Dash, Fluttershy, even quite a few minor characters. But when it comes to Twilight...

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Anyone remember lesson Zero? Near the end, when they all think Twilight's going to get sent away, that little moment where Pinkie walks over and sorta pushes her head against Twilight's in a sort of comforting gesture? That's probably my favorite moment between the two in the entire show, and they didn't even say a word to each other in that little scene.

 

 If you just showed me that little moment, I could easily believe Twilight and Pinkie are friends. I will agree though, they do need some more time together. Even if it's just some more little moments like that one.

[Cleverclover 1,526]

 

 

Pinkie is the wild card of the group. She dosen't seem to be particularly close to anyone.

 

 

This is true. I really don't think any of the mane five would consider her a *best* friend. 

 

 

 

Anyone remember lesson Zero? Near the end, when they all think Twilight's going to get sent away, that little moment where Pinkie walks over and sorta pushes her head against Twilight's in a sort of comforting gesture? That's probably my favorite moment between the two in the entire show, and they didn't even say a word to each other in that little scene.

 

Yeah, that was quite adorable.  I love how ponies show affection. 

[Princess Oceangem 61]

well they are friends, otherwise the EoH wouldn't work but we see very little interaction between them other than Twi being serious and studying while Pinkie is being loud and a little annoying.

          I kinda want an episode where Pinkie tries to be like Twi and gets some books and falls in love with fantasy books (except in Equestria would that count as history?) anyway... Twi recently losing all her books is desperate for books and Pinkie is overcome with a little bit of greed and has to struggle with herself whether to keep her books or give them to Twi. 

[MysticShine 529]

I would say that they are friends, but Pinkie is probably the one that Twilight is the least closest to. I'd say that would have to do with them being almost complete opposites.

[Darkestblo 88]

I think it was at the very beginning of season 1, but their friendship level has gone down as the seasons went on. Yes, they share laughs sometimes, but their friendship level? That would be debatable.

[Dulset Tarn 441]

I guess a more apt thread title would be "Does Twillight even like Pinkie?"

well they are friends, otherwise the EoH wouldn't work but we see very little interaction between them other than Twi being serious and studying while Pinkie is being loud and a little annoying.

          I kinda want an episode where Pinkie tries to be like Twi and gets some books and falls in love with fantasy books (except in Equestria would that count as history?) anyway... Twi recently losing all her books is desperate for books and Pinkie is overcome with a little bit of greed and has to struggle with herself whether to keep her books or give them to Twi. 

Hmm, I had totally forgotten, but I actually had an idea years ago for an episode where Twilight gets sick, and Pinkie has to care for her.

Wait, does Luna Eclipsed count? I'm still not really sure what the idea behind that episode's lesson was.