The Mane 6 don't know how lucky they really are...

[Beat Shock 581]

I recently watched the My Little Pony episode "Sweet and Elite" when Rarity is invited by Celesia to stay at the Canterlot castle. Well I noticed that everytime I watch it, I get annoyed at Rarity because she thinks that the rich ponies won't think of her as an "important pony". She could of went the easy way by introducing herself as the Element of Generosity, and mentioning the fact that she was sent to help SAVE EQUESTRIA by PRINCESS CELESTIA HERSELF! She wouldn't have to earn her popularity by acting like the other Cantrlot ponies, and she wouldn't have to be embarrassed about her best friends who were the other elements of harmony.

 

I feel the same way about Rainbow Dash and the wonderbolts. If she has to brag about something, shouldn't it be how she is the only pony sho can do the sonic rainboom, and all the other stuff I said about Rarity? http://mlpforums.com/public/style_emoticons/default/dry.png

 

I think the Mane 6 deserve more than how everypony else treats them. THE 6 SAVIORS OF EQUESTRIA SHOULD BE FAMOUS!!

[Zerul 555]

I agree completely. There was a thread about the Mane6's popularity not too long ago.They should all be treated like royalty considering they've saved Equestria as a team.Along with that each one of the Mane 6 has saved Ponyville at least ONCE.

[Dusty Soul 2,613]

Well, I have to disagree with that. They are extremely humble and I think it would ruin their characters if they pranced around declaring and boasting that they saved Equestria.

[XUNUSEDXXX 3,459]

Well, I have to disagree with that. They are extremely humble and I think it would ruin their characters if they pranced around declaring and boasting that they saved Equestria.

 

"They are extremely humble and I think it would ruin their character if they pranced around declaring and boasting that they saved Equestria."

 

>Rainbow Dash

>humble

[Regality 233]

Well, I have to disagree with that. They are extremely humble and I think it would ruin their characters if they pranced around declaring and boasting that they saved Equestria.

 

This. Plus the show wouldn't be as exciting if they always asserted their heroic status to get what they want.

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[Dusty Soul 2,613]

"They are extremely humble and I think it would ruin their character if they pranced around declaring and boasting that they saved Equestria."

 

>Rainbow Dash

>humble

 

Ok Rainbow Dash brags when she gets overly self-absorbed. In the episode with Mare-Do-Well she was experiencing something that mostly all celebrities experience. They become obsessed with their accomplishments and thinks everyone needs to hear them. She hardly mentions the sonic rainboom. So Rainbow Dash is the least humble of the mane 6, but it's still there. Edited August 20, 2012 by Dusty Soul

[XUNUSEDXXX 3,459]

Ok Rainbow Dash brags when she gets overly self-absorbed. In the episode with Mare-Do-Well she was experiencing something that mostly all celebrities experience. They become obsessed with their accomplishments and thinks everyone needs to hear them. She hardly mentions the sonic rainboom. So Rainbow Dash is the least humble of the mane 6, but it's still there.

 

Meh, i guess. but still when rarity was trying to impress fancypants, she still was trying to make herself look good by "boasting" about certain things (which were mostly lies). she could have done less wrong by still boasting about herself, but telling the truth.

[Dusty Soul 2,613]

Meh, i guess. but still when rarity was trying to impress fancypants, she still was trying to make herself look good by "boasting" about certain things (which were mostly lies). she could have done less wrong by still boasting about herself, but telling the truth.

 

Oh yes I remember that. Rarity is probably the most complex out of the mane 6. Rarity was ashamed and started telling lies. I don't think that counts as boasting per-say, I think that mostly counts as lying in general. It's one thing to brag, but it's another thing to lie. Contrary to popular belief they aren't the same thing. Bragging =/= lying...

[OptimisticNeighsayer 479]

Remember, Equestria doesn't have much mass media beyond the common newspaper, and even then few appear to cover events outside of the town that they are based in. It makes at least some sense that the Mane Six do not exactly have the publicity/fame that you would expect from their actions.

 

Further, Rarity sees herself as a fashion designer first and foremost, not a Bearer of an Element of Harmony. Being an Element of Harmony has little to do with her calling in life, and thus I don't think she saw the need to brag about it, not to mention that it's perfectly clear in "Sweet and Elite" that Canterlot ponies strongly look down on Ponyvillians to an extreme, and Rarity knew it, thus she likely thought it wouldn't have helped her reputation anyway.

Edited August 20, 2012 by JustFairness

[XUNUSEDXXX 3,459]

Oh yes I remember that. Rarity is probably the most complex out of the mane 6. Rarity was ashamed and started telling lies. I don't think that counts as boasting per-say, I think that mostly counts as lying in general. It's one thing to brag, but it's another thing to lie. Contrary to popular belief they aren't the same thing. Bragging =/= lying...

 

of course, im not saying bragging = lying, but im saying that she still had the intent to boast about herself (who she knew, etc) to fancypants, and i was just adding on that she made it worse by lying.

 

by the way congrats on getting phoenix!

[Dusty Soul 2,613]

of course, im not saying bragging = lying, but im saying that she still had the intent to boast about herself (who she knew, etc) to fancypants, and i was just adding on that she made it worse by lying.

 

by the way congrats on getting phoenix!

 

Ok I see your point. I didn't think about how she talked up herself... I just watched that episode too...

thank you!

[pinkiefan1287 610]

I do think that the 6 should get more respect for saving the world twice but, the way the 6 act they want to earn it and prove they are the best. Not with some element, but using their skills.

[PegasisterTaco 318]

Well yeah, they did save Equestria like two (or was it three?) times. But if they were going around town shouting "Hey hey, I just saved Equestria from *enter villian name here* and I should get respected for it. You! Make me a mansion," It would totally ruin the plot and I think it should just let it remain the same.

[murkyx 904]

I doubt that the ponies really know they can even take advantage of their status just because they grew up without much fame. A couple, being Rarity and Rainbow Dash, want to be famous in their own respects on their own terms, but I assume their status as Elements of Harmony doesn't come to mind when they think about fame. Rarity wants to be known for her dress designs and Rainbow Dash as the fastest pony in Equestria. The rest of the ponies are either very humble and/or focused on their own current lives to think about the advantages it brings, such as Applejack, Fluttershy, or Pinkie Pie.

 

I do laugh though when they think themselves to be ponies of no consequence when Celestia grants them basically unlimited access to the castle (and even more special, direct access to Celestia and Luna herself) and the resources to travel anywhere in Equestria at a mere whim. While the elites of Canterlot were given the palace gardens for a social party, (which they probably had to rent out with a large sum of money and even wait their turn to use) Celestia gives the entire palace ballroom to Twilight at the last minute for her birthday party. The elites didn't even recognize the mane 6 for that matter, for while even though they were honored for Discord's defeat, the identities of Equestria's saviors wasn't put into any real detail to outsiders. Anypony in the crowd would see strangers, basically, as the celebration didn't really give much information to them about who they were or where they came from. They probably didn't know that they lived out in the open, and came from a place as humble as Ponyville. In fact, most probably only would recognize a few certain colors of the ponies from afar, but that would be just it. And the paparazzi doesn't follow them because the majority of ponies probably assumed that the Elements were elite soldiers in Equestria's military, and kept isolated from others.

 

Yet if anypony actually knew what power they actually had, it would be Twilight. She not only grew up in the Princess' care, but her brother directs the Royal Guard, his wife is Princess of another nation, (So far as we've heard) and she probably has access to the royal treasury and/or paid a lot in her position. She was the only pony unaffected by Luna's presence when she appeared publicly for the first time, not frightened or intimidated, as she personally knows Celestia and Luna's history probably better than anypony else. However, she was also probably taught the importance of power over other ponies and when it is appropriate to use it. She would only exploit her position to get what she absolutely needed as fast as possible, especially if the matter is urgent, but never use it for personal gain.

[Valureon 93]

All of the mane 6 are extremely humble (Except for Rainbowdash... But never in a selfish way in order to get something.. she just likes recognition) .Whilst they aren't portrayed as popular andthe mane 6 never brag about the things they did for equestria. I still think they are quite well know and popular, after all they do get invited to the Gala and the royal wedding etc....

Besides nopony likes people who go around bragging about how awesome they are... Case and point the Mare Do Well episode....

[Chill Mists (Chilly) 801]

They would not enjoy being famous, especially Fluttershy, and if they were famous then ponies would always get in their way and disrupt their days. Rarity would probably enjoy it at first but it would soon become tiresome, the same with Rainbow.

Edited August 20, 2012 by Chill Mists (Chilly)

[Valureon 93]

They would not enjoy being famous, especially Fluttershy, and if they were famous then ponies would always get in their way and disrupt their days. Rarity would probably enjoy it at first but it would soon become tiresome, the same with Rainbow.

 

Yeah thats a really good point.... Rainbowdash and Rarity would enjoy it for a bit and then it would just become a hassel for them..... And Fluttershy she would definately hate it.... Like when she becomes a model.... She cant cope with all the attention.

Awwwww..... I just made myself sad thinking about Fluttershy ...... Poor Fluttershy... she is too cute not to love

[murkyx 904]

They would not enjoy being famous, especially Fluttershy, and if they were famous then ponies would always get in their way and disrupt their days. Rarity would probably enjoy it at first but it would soon become tiresome, the same with Rainbow.

 

Applejack and Fluttershy I believe would be the ones to openly protest about exploiting their position for power. Applejack's philosophy is doing what's needed. She would think of it selfish and wrong to take advantage of others because she has more privileges, and Fluttershy, knowing the famous life already, probably would want anything but that again.

 

Pinkie Pie is too selfless to exploit other ponies. She parties and befriends others because it makes other ponies happy. If anything she'd just do it to get more party supplies.

 

Rainbow Dash and Rarity would enjoy the fame somewhat, but it would not be for the reasons they want. Rainbow Dash wants to fly with the Wonderbolts, so she wants to be able to be known for keeping up with them, while besting them appears to be out of the question for her, as she idolizes them. Rarity wants to be known amongst the Canterlot elite for her fashion, and I assume she desires wealth along with it. Boasting about being an Element would make her famous, but not in the right crowd. I doubt the elites would even notice her much, as they are more focused on social status.

 

And Twilight's familiar with the responsibilities of her position too much to exploit them. Celestia probably taught her well enough on the responsibility of power to keep her from doing anything suspicious.

[Skullbuster 1,906]

well if they got famous and were treated like royalty then they wouldnt be relateable anymore

 

how many times have you saved the world from evil?

[Solar Wind 596]

well if they got famous and were treated like royalty then they wouldnt be relateable anymore

 

how many times have you saved the world from evil?

 

Countless times. Lol anyway I agree if they were super heores then the show wouldnt be as good. I think of them as power rangers.

No one goes up to them and says "Omfg your a power ranger can I haz yur autograph!?" No becuase they are humble... Except for Rainbow and Rarity.

[thegoodhen 698]

well if they got famous and were treated like royalty then they wouldnt be relateable anymore

 

how many times have you saved the world from evil?

 

That was a surprisingly good point. It didn't surprise me that you came up with it, more that I didn't.

But anyway- They are sorta famous.

To quote one Christmas related rap video- To all of the copy cat ****** in the shopping malls-how many of you ************* got a chocolate shaped like you?

 

My point is-they are famous around us, that's some fame.

[Magic Man 222]

Well, I agree with most here on this topic for the reasons why, be it humility, the lack of information on the matter amongst other Equestrians, etc. However, regading the humility, we have to remember that there is a difference between humility and encouraging mediocrity. Sure, you shouldn't boast your accomplishments, but they're still something to proud of and it shouldn't be acted almost like they did not even happen. They're the Elements of Harmony; they don't have to be major celebrities or demand statues or palaces be built in their honour, but a little pat on the back or recognition isn't too much to ask, especially when they've saved the nation and their species twice.

[Discovery Dream 592]

I like how most of them are rather humble. They're just normal ponies who just so happen to also be heroes. They wouldn't be so relateable if they were bragged.

This is the reason i dislike RD, lol

[Arcanel 3,041]

These are probably things that have been said, but I'll still say it anyway XD. It's one thing to boast to get attention, it's another to use said power or feats to get something ASIDE from recognition. Imagine this, suppose that Rarity would find out that Spike is MADLY in love with her (if she doesn't know already. After all, I like to think that "Secret of my Excess" left an ambigous interpretation of that point. Either "Don't tell me, I know already" or "Don't tell me now, we'll make it through"). She would INMEDIATELY stop asking stuff of Spike because she would know that Spike would them without a second. She would not DARE to use a power given to her to get something. For Celestia's sake she is the Element of GENEROSITY. That would go against her nature and her own element! As for her liking so much fame, she already has her job keeping her MORE than occupied, as seen in many episodes. Fame might feel nice for a while, but with someone like Rarity and her job, it would tire her out in no time at all (as well as annoy the heck out of her)

 

Rainbow Dash DOES like attention, but have we seen her use something she had to get something? Nope, nor do I think she would ever. Besides, she DOES try to maintain her reputation. Does she brag? Hell yes, but unlike Trixie, she uses HER merits instead of something she never even do (even though in the Mysterious Mare Do Well she took it too far). And even as lazy as she is, with her Weather Manager job, eh, she has more than enough to do. Sha may procrastinate, but she DOES do her job in the end. And as Rarity, she can enjoy the fame for so long...She could handle it better, for sure. But in the end, it is something that you NEED to get used to. Besides, imagine if someone interrupted one of her usual naps. Initiate enraged Rainbow Dash.

 

Applejack is a no go in the beggining. AN ENTIRE EPISODE was dedicated to tell how Applejack WOULDN'T take help from others, her pride and stubborness aside. So, in short, she would kill herself before actually doing something like that (not to that point, but you get the idea). Applejack wouldn't enjoy fame as Rarity or RD might do, so even less by then. Besides, she would hate it if said fame interrupted her normal chores, when it is second nature to her only behind her family.

 

Fluttershy is no. No no no. Not only she wouldn't enjoy the fame (at all. Again, an ENTIRE episode was dedicated to that point itself). Besides, she's too nice to even so much as order anything around, afterwards from "Putting Your Hoof Down" not even getting that point contradicted.

 

Pinkie Pie is NOPE again. She likes doing things for herself AND others. Do you think she would let someone else plan her parties or even get her something? Hell no! Besides, with her Physics breaking powers, she wouldn't need to XD. Maybe the fame wouldn't affect her as much, but she wouldn't order something around.

 

And then Twilight. She not only learned from Celestia not to abuse her power, but said fame would distract her from her studies, something which like Applejack, she would kill herself before abandoning or even interrupting said studies.

[Beat Shock 581]

Well I know they shuldn't be famous, or royalty, but I just think they should be reconized by the ponies in the area. The mane 6 shouldn't be the ones to brag about it though, they should get the medal of pony honor by Celestia to reconize their importance in Equestria.