Cheese Sandwich

[TheTrueMelissa 51]

Are there any theories on why Cheese Sandwich, whose special talent is jokes and fun and parties, has a cheese sandwich for a cutie mark? 

He could just be really good at making grilled cheese, or love to eat them. That's clearly not what drives him, though. I think it's safe to say that literal cheese sandwiches are not his purpose in life.

Perhaps it's one of those cutie marks which is more symbolic than literal, as Diamond Tiara and Cozy Glow have. How, though, does a cheese sandwich symbolize laughter and fun? The only connection I can think of is "cut the cheese," and Cheese's humor goes in many more directions than mere farts.

What's the deal?

[Iridescent Edge 510]

I googled what grilled cheese symbolizes, and it said that it symbolizes comfort and nostalgia. I don’t think that’s it. I think Cheese Sandwich’s Cutiemark is just supposed to represent general whimsy.

[TheTrueMelissa 51]

1 hour ago, Iridescent Edge said:

I googled what grilled cheese symbolizes, and it said that it symbolizes comfort and nostalgia. I don’t think that’s it. I think Cheese Sandwich’s Cutiemark is just supposed to represent general whimsy.

That's my question, though. How does a cheese sandwich relate to whimsy?

[Iridescent Edge 510]

3 minutes ago, TheTrueMelissa said:

That's my question, though. How does a cheese sandwich relate to whimsy?

Hmmmm...

Well, Google says it's also associated with childhood and simple pleasures. It is also an easy and affordable meal in times of economic hardship. While none of these concepts are particularly related to humor, they do have the potential to bring smiles. It's also possible that the nostalgia aspect could remind ponies of the childlike wonder that they once had, which includes their hyperactive sillyness. On another, less deep, note, grilled cheese is a random object, and random objects are often affiliated with whimsy.

[TheTrueMelissa 51]

4 minutes ago, Iridescent Edge said:

Hmmmm...

Well, Google says it's also associated with childhood and simple pleasures. It is also an easy and affordable meal in times of economic hardship. While none of these concepts are particularly related to humor, they do have the potential to bring smiles. It's also possible that the nostalgia aspect could remind ponies of the childlike wonder that they once had, which includes their hyperactive sillyness. On another, less deep, note, grilled cheese is a random object, and random objects are often affiliated with whimsy.

Hmm, okay. I see the association with childhood, which in turn is associated with playing and fun.

[ZiggWheelsManning 13,253]

5 hours ago, TheTrueMelissa said:

Are there any theories on why Cheese Sandwich, whose special talent is jokes and fun and parties, has a cheese sandwich for a cutie mark? 

He could just be really good at making grilled cheese, or love to eat them. That's clearly not what drives him, though. I think it's safe to say that literal cheese sandwiches are not his purpose in life.

Perhaps it's one of those cutie marks which is more symbolic than literal, as Diamond Tiara and Cozy Glow have. How, though, does a cheese sandwich symbolize laughter and fun? The only connection I can think of is "cut the cheese," and Cheese's humor goes in many more directions than mere farts.

What's the deal?

Food for thought and fun with food