Opinion On Spike Girl Dragon Love Interest Idea?

[Love//Hack 819]

Before we do this, let's start off with some cuteness shall we?

 

Even though the show I'm sure won't actually do this in a long time (though it's a very low chance possibility) but do you need it's a good idea to pair Spike with a random female dragon introduced and shoe horned-in the show? I've seen other people think Spike is too old for fillies like the Cutie Mark Crusaders (which I kinda disagree with) and others complain Spike's too young for the Mane Six or even people complain that it's beastailty to pair Spike off with a pony rather than his own species. (Well, I guess it would if it was Equestira Girls of course. Unless it's legal where Canterlot High is.) So I often see people agree that Spike should be or better off with a female dragon that's exactly or around his own age. It would be interesting to see I suppose but I don't know how they'd pull it off.

 

So what's your own opinion on this idea? Do you agree or disagree? Like it or not?

 

For me I don't know what to say about it personally.

It could be cool if we see Spike meet up with other dragons (and not jerky ones like the ones in Dragon Quest of course) and we get introduced to a dragon girl and see something spark between the two. But at the same time it would be a bit annoying because it would be clear she's being shoehorned in to serve as a love interest for Spike and she could end up like Flash Sentry. I'm not saying she could be a Mary Sue; just because a new character is a love interest in some series or something doesn't right away equal the status of Mary Sue. But there are some possibilities of such. And of course we have poor Flash depicted as a Gary-Stu/Marty Sue (male version of Mary Sues so those who don't know.) But you gotta admit not only was he a love interest but he was a totally pointless and bland one that could have easily been cut out of the Equestira Girls movies and the movies would have stayed the same.

 

So there's high possibilities if Spike got a girl dragon love interest she could end up like Flash Sentry and be pointlessly bland and could posse Mary Sueish traits. And there could be a huge blowout through the fandom.

 

If the show and writers took the risk, many within the fandom could get devastated that happen to be one for Sparity (Spike X Rarity shipping.) It's a pretty big risk because Spike and Rarity can be easily argued to be by far the most popular ship/couple for many Pegasisters/female or girl Bronies and Bronies. Especially in the hetero or heterosexual shipping department. Since it's showed throughout the show and teased at the most. Most likely many would be dispapointed and even a few hearts could break even at the thought of this.

 

(On FIMFiction.Net some Sparty shipper actually was depressed that Megan McCartey HATES Sparity and Dislestia.)

 

I know many down below many state that they shouldn't worry what the fandoms says and the target audience may not really care. However, the show, the writers, and Hasbro does KINDA care.

 

In fact, the reason Vinyl Scratch didn't speak in the episode 100 special of the show "Slice of Life" and the only reason was because they were paranoid at the thought of the whole fandom causing a huge dilemma and disappointment if the voice actress WASN'T Nowhacking or sound at least anything like her. And they didn't want to spend much money and hire Nowhacking (otherwise known as Jessi Nowhack) to do the voice of Vinyl. So having her mute they thought would be creative and cheap.

 

And they know about the whole Flash Sentry issue. Not only had Vinyl's very few lines had been taken out from the 100th episode script, but there was a deleted idea that was never used or deleted scene where Flash Sentry made a appearance in the episode and ask Cranky why nobody liked Flash. Yeah, I'm serious that was going be in the episode. Poor Flash asking Cranky why nobody likes him. (Would have been funny to see though. Not only because it's kinda true you gotta admit but also because it's well spot-on the writers are aware of it which makes it funnier.)

 

So I don't think they would want to make more fans disappointed even though Sparity (and Dislestia as well though that's off-topic) would most likely never become cannon. Especially with Megan's ever-so bitter hate to the core of these couples.

(I could care less though since I dislike both but Dislestia is kinda fine I guess. Just saying my opinion here.)

So they could even lose loyal fans that are diehard or hardcore Sparity fans even if they're diehard or hardcore for MLP:FIM. Believe it or not but some little girls and younger fans of the series actually like the thought of Spike with Rarity and know what shipping is.

 

(Take myself for example. I knew what it was since I was 11 and didn't start shipping some Mane 6 X Mane 6 that much until the day after or during my 12th birthday. My first ship ever in any fandom getting me into shipping the first place was Spike X Sweetie Belle actually. Mainly because they both have similar personalities and relate to each other more than any of the other Spike X CMC or filly ships. Oh and the idea of Sweetie wanting Spike like a senpai to notice her with him marveling over Rarity.)

 

And of course being younger they could be more disappointed.

 

There was this little girl who liked Spike with Rarity and she yelled at her big sister and big brother when they told her Soike was too young for her at Target once when I was there. I even told them that she might forget it and think she's too old for her later.

 

Many people would also most likely bash on this Dragonette and call her a Mary Sue giving her the same treatment as Flash Sentry gets in this fandom.

 

Though, I'm sure a lot of people would welcome her and the possible ship of a Spike and female dragon like how Flash Sentry is sometimes shipped with Twilight by some fans. But others of course might as well hate her if she's bland only Spike crush or crushes on Spike.

 

I personally would choose to welcome her at first.

 

For we could look at the plus side. I've gone over the negatives. But there are some postivites. For one, she could have a compelling and good backstory and be a well-rounded compelling character. And we could learn more of Spike's origins as well. In fact, ANY little dragon friend, regardless of gender and love interest, would be nice to see. Spike needs to be fleshed our more as a character since he never gets appreiacation and Spike's a surpringly relatable character for some people. So people stop pushing him down and bashing on him. Also, it would be pretty aborable to see the two together.

 

So all in all what are your thoughts and opinions?

Oh, and no fighting or anything down below and respect each other's opinion. Also don't behave like little immature children over anyone's opinion. -_-

 

Let's end this off with some more cuteness by the way in this attached file. :3

Edited July 4, 2015 by 5NightsAtFazbear

[Daring_Do 552]

You may or may not be interested in this issue of the comics...

 

https://www.comixology.com/My-Little-Pony-Friends-Forever-14/digital-comic/189858

[CrystalNight 181]

You may or may not be interested in this issue of the comics...

 

https://www.comixology.com/My-Little-Pony-Friends-Forever-14/digital-comic/189858

He does meet dragons in this comic ^ i would check it out.

[Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,298]

I'd support a dragon love interest for Spike.  I don't expect Rarity and Spike to ever work out in-show; a female dragon would potentially distract him from his romantically unrequited relationship with Rarity.

[Galen 1,353]

Yeah, I'd say a dragon love interest would do a lot of good for Spike's character development assuming the writers allow it to stick considering how much they love to have his character regress every time he's the episode's focus.

Edited July 3, 2015 by Galen

[Buck Testa 5,503]

I'm a big supporter of him getting a dragon friend. It doesn't even need to be a female per say, just SOMEONE who can help flesh out his character and stop him from being the shows punching bag would be spectacular. 

[Ribbonfree 2,383]

What we know for sure is that 60% of the fandom will complain arbitrarily.

[Pastel 7,627]

I'm all for it, it'd be much better and more realistic than Sparity, thus more interesting.

Plus, Spike is the only recurring character that is a dragon, another one would be great.

And I'm sure they would be cute together.

Edited July 3, 2015 by Blobulle

[Argumedies 1,748]

I love it, her hair is Pink and her name is Mina

 

So your willing to hook Spike up with PinkaMina?

 

THATS CRAZY!

 

Okay im reaching on this joke aint I lol

Edited July 3, 2015 by Argumedies

[Goat-kun 2,498]

A cute little dragonette for our Spikey Wikey? I approve … As long as she’s not connected to IDW in any way, shape, or form. Those dragons behave like a bunch of downtown businesspersons dressed up in Barney costumes. Yes, I know Spike feels similar, but he’s been raised by ponies. He’s like a dragon Tarzan. You can’t have a hundred Tarzans. What you need is a dragon Jane.

 

Although, they really would have to mold our dragonette into a compelling character with a good backstory, or watch the fandom explode, twice: once for Dragon Sue, and once for Muh Sparity!

[Love//Hack 819]

Hmm... After reading all these replies I think my opinion changed and I guess I support the idea of a dragonette for wittle Spikey-Wikey now. :3

 

You may or may not be interested in this issue of the comics...

 

https://www.comixology.com/My-Little-Pony-Friends-Forever-14/digital-comic/189858

He does meet dragons in this comic ^ i would check it out.

*is le interested*

Hmm... If my parents let me I could ask beg them for it. Not to mention it could be my first comic. :3

 

I'm a big supporter of him getting a dragon friend. It doesn't even need to be a female per say, just SOMEONE who can help flesh out his character and stop him from being the shows punching bag would be spectacular.

 

I completely agree. All Spike is nowadays is just a beaten up dead hor-err, I mean dragon. That everybody keeps beating. Like that old phrase beating a already dead beaten up horse except with a dragon. Any friend for Spike in general I'm one for.

 

What we know for sure is that 60% of the fandom will complain arbitrarily.

I was actually kinda saying that. But yeah you're right. Wonder how many will scream their heads off.

 

A cute little dragonette for our Spikey Wikey? I approve … As long as she’s not connected to IDW in any way, shape, or form. Those dragons behave like a bunch of downtown businesspersons dressed up in Barney costumes. Yes, I know Spike feels similar, but he’s been raised by ponies. He’s like a dragon Tarzan. You can’t have a hundred Tarzans. What you need is a dragon Jane.

 

Although, they really would have to mold our dragonette into a compelling character with a good backstory, or watch the fandom explode, twice: once for Dragon Sue, and once for Muh Sparity!

You have no idea how much I agree with you right now. Seriously. I have yet to read the IDW comics but I've seen a bit of those dragons and your description of business Barneys is well spot-on. A dragon Jane sounds adorable. :3

 

Dragon gal? Check.

 

She a Dragon Sue? Check.

 

No Sparity? Check

 

Love interest for Spike? Check.

 

Now watch the fandom cries their eyes out like little pigs going like "WEWEWE!"

Edited July 4, 2015 by 5NightsAtFazbear

[CrystalNight 181]

It's good from what i've heard from one of the mlp analysts. Oh! It's not just me who hasn't read the comics!

[Alto 437]

i wouldnt mind sparity if spike is at least a flying dragon

so we could get fire breathing flying magical ponies

 

dunno about a girl dragon though all the dragons shown so far are jerks

Edited July 4, 2015 by Alto

[Ridley Wolf 291]

It's a heck of a lot less creepy than Sparity.

[Love//Hack 819]

It's a heck of a lot less creepy than Sparity.

Ee'yup.

 

i wouldnt mind sparity if spike is at least a flying dragon

so we could get fire breathing flying magical ponies

 

dunno about a girl dragon though all the dragons shown so far are jerks

This girl dragon could be the first nice dragon besides Spike if it ever happens in the show possibly.

[Ridley Wolf 291]

I really don't think Sparity is so popular that giving Spike a girlfriend would divide the fandom too badly.

 

Spike's crush on Rarity is cute and all, but he's a child and she's an adult.

 

He needs friends his own age to grow as a character.

[Love//Hack 819]

I really don't think Sparity is so popular that giving Spike a girlfriend would divide the fandom too badly.

 

Spike's crush on Rarity is cute and all, but he's a child and she's an adult.

 

He needs friends his own age to grow as a character.

It's extremely popular actually. I'm not saying it would drive the fandom apart that much, just a bit would cause a small dilemma for the writers to deal with it. Flash Sentry wasn't that big of a problem for people but Flash still got many mad so I think the same thing could happen with a girl dragon in the show.

But I agree. It's adorable to see Spike's crush on Rarity but the age gap is quite creepy.

 

He could develop more as a character with characters his age.

Edited July 4, 2015 by 5NightsAtFazbear

[Truffles 2,033]

Now see, I'm kind of torn on this. I do like the idea of more dragons being in the show, but I have to say having a character introduced that is around the same age as Spike just so she ends up hooking up with him seems too convenient a plot device. Like you say, Flash Sentry, anyone?

 

And yes, I am still very much a supporter of Sparity (and in fact in a bit of serendipity with this topic, I just happened to reread How to Woo Your Lady In Nine Easy Steps last night for the first time in a long while - since he got majorly friendzoned in "Inspiration Manifestation" to see if it still pulled on my heartstrings - yep!  ) so having him suddenly forget all about Rarity would be kind of a downer after so much has been invested into that subplot in past seasons, even if nothing will come of it on the show.

 

But.... If they really aren't going to have any more Sparity-type moments at all on the show then my feeling bad for how Spike gets written in the show kicks in and I actually would like him to at least find someone to love, but it shouldn't be a dragon. Because that's my other issue with him finding love with someone of the same species - at least at this stage of his life: It's just much more interesting for him to have to deal with the social impacts of having a cross-species relationship than having a conveniently placed girl dragon. And he's been raised by ponies all his life so it makes more sense for him to fall for one of them anyway. And I agree it can't be classified as beastiality since they're both sapient creatures. I mean, the same could be said for the other ship talked about in this topic - Dislestia - but I don't really see any misgivings about their species being different.

 

Also I have this notion that it is somehow more noble for Spike to have to deal with the fact that anypony he falls in love with is going to pass on long before he does. 

 

I do like the artwork someone did of this girl dragon - she's cute!   Actually, if we really wanted to introduce a "dragon" character, one way that such a relationship could stay interesting for me is if she turns out to be a Changeling, but Spike ends up loving her anyway despite the reveal. D'aww.... 

[----------------------- 171]

I've always wanted to see female dragons appear on this show, and anything to flesh out Spike's character would be great. I'm not fond on how the writers depict him as a constant troublemaker instead of being supportive and loving. 

[superdogz1999 551]

I think that is a great idea. Spike needs a dragon love interest and not just be shipped with Rarity or the CMC. This could also create storylines in the show as well as fanart and inspire fanfiction writers.

[Shanks 10,811]

First Spike would need to meet some more dragons, ones that are not the brutish jerks he has met so far. Once that is done the idea can be a bit more plausible, as has been pointed out him being shipped with Rarity wouldn't be plausible in the show due to the age difference but even if he dosen't have a dragon love interest I think one with a young filly say around the CMC's age is plausible.

[Singe 2,109]

I always pictured the first same age female dragon. Starting off with a harsh back story that she was kicked out of the litter for being too weak and has been a nomad dragon for most of her short life. Resorting to thievery to survive by stealing food and gems.

 

Spike decides to take her under his wing to change her ways and offer a better life. It becomes difficult with two points of view about dragons.

 

Rather than change her quickly in one episode, it can be a multiple episode progression over the course of the remaining show.

Edited July 9, 2015 by Singe

[dekutree64 711]

Nope, definitely not. That's exactly why het is ew. Pairing up by reproductive compatibility rather than long established emotional bonds. Sure, Spike's initial attraction to Rarity was based on her appearance, but they've had more than enough time together by now to judge personality compatibility. And from what we've seen, they're great for eachother, aside from Spike's much longer lifespan. And what kind of message would that be? If you get a crush on a girl that's out of your league, just give up and find someone more appropriate? MLP should be more optimistic than that, IMO.

[Steve Piranha 28,769]

This thread reminded me of this

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2015/07/ma-larson-wants-fan-art-of-this-chinese.html

 

It's pretty curious why Larson would be interested in a knock-off character   . I think he got inspired for the, admitedly, well-made knock-off, and he wishes to put her, or a similar concept in the show.

 

If they wanna put a love interest for Spike, a dragon is a safe bet. I'm not against ponies seeking a love relationship with a dragon, but at the current state, that'll never work, no matter if the pony is older, same age or younger, I doubt Spike will reach adulthood when these ponies die from old age 

Edited July 9, 2015 by Steve Piranha

[GuyNamedEarl 1,332]

It's a heck of a lot less creepy than Sparity.

True that. One could have nightmares thinking of what their kids would look like.