Mane 6 interactions in The Crystal Empire

[Arcanel 3,041]

I don't know if I should put the word "spoiler" anymore, so forgive me if I should.

 

Anyway, here's the thing. Almost every mane 6 in here got a little bit of interaction with another one that, I think, expands their relationships (the most notable being the famous Rarity/Applejack interaction that probably cause SOOOOO many fanfics and art one would not be able to count due to the sheer almost-canon shipping material ) but anyway, even if it were little things...I think they still do show somwthing. (Of course, this could all be overanalysis of mine, would not be surprised).

 

First things first, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash. Oh yeah, here's where I think a lot of people lost respect for RD. I mean, I understand them, but it didn't happen with me. The interaction here is when they were jousting. Yes, Rainbow not even containing herself was bad, but most critic the fact she was not exactly kind to Fluttershy when she asked for less "use of power" in the joust. Now, first of all, the fact RD at least agreed to slow down slightly tells something. It means that whatever trust is seen in Fluttershy Hurricane stayed. However, RD also knows, that the joust HAS to be strong, regardless of the competitors,, and she also knows that at Fluttershy's power...yeah, it might not be just as entertaining, and for the sake of the crystal ponies, it had to be. Then Fluttershy cringed when Rainbow also added she wouldn't slow by much. BUT, she didn't try saying much more. Maybe this was fear stricken silence like Fluttershy is known for, but maybe it's also the fact that she trusts RD more, AKA, knowing they can't slow down too much. It probably isn't, but I'm giving that silence a doubt on its purpose.

 

After that, Rainbow Dash and Applejack. This two had to handle the Crystal Fair by probably slightly more than Pinkie, Rarity or Fluttershy had to. And the little interactions they had, it showed lots of trust between them, especially when deciding who would guard the Crystal Heart. This isn't something that might seem big, but again, this tells (at least to me), how well established their friendship is, their rivalry aside.

 

Then Rarity and Applejack. This seriously needs no explanation. "But good things are better when they're a rarity". That phrase ALONE empowers shippers to infinity, whether intentionally or not by the writers. But, it's also a nice interaction that tells us that their friendship is quite good! I mean, even after "Look Before you Sleep" and "Sisterhooves Social" (the second not quite, but I still consider there was a different kind of interaction), one wouldn't really know how well did Rarity and Applejack were on terms. After this, I'm almost certain that they probably chat quite more than before, if one wants imagination to fly.

 

And finally Rarity and Twilight Sparkle. Some of you might be asking "Twilight?! When?!", If you payed attention in the "Success Song", Rarity clearly grabs Twilight's hoof (which for some other, again, shipping fuel to the max). You might also be wondering "And..why exactly is that important?" Well, the relationship of those two has barely had any interactions (considering the main interactions of Rarity have happened with either Applejack or Fluttershy), so this little thing tells, (again, at least me), that they might be closer in terms of friendship. maybe they go and talk about teas or something similar, I don't know. But it leads me to believe that they probably have been chatting/seeing each other and interacting more than before.

 

 

Once more, this could all be overanalysis on my part, but I wanted to see your guys opinion as well. Besides, you have no idea how hard it is to write this without having anything that might as well fuel shippers more. Anyway, hope this proves to be interesting to y'all! And for the record, when I say relationship, It doesn't necessarily mean "romantically" involved. Just in case. In here I'm talking about relationships, as in friendships. Just in case it might get confused.

Edited November 17, 2012 by Arcanel

[Riclo 160]

Everyone seems to make it seem like shippers are bad.

 

I don't get it. Either that or it's just me. I love reading a nice shipping-fic, but I never seem to find them, and I haven't been reading anything else lately. Ever since I started working in my fics, I didn't want to get distracted.

 

Anyway, no comment on wall of text lol. Let people do what they have to do.

Edited November 16, 2012 by Riclo

[Yellow Diamond 7,569]

The writers are screwing with us. They have to be. "Griffon the Brush-Off" and "Look Before You Sleep" might have been happenstance, but "The Crystal Empire" was far too overt.

 

Every interaction between the Mane Six found some way to connote playful flirting. Looking beyond AJ's comment to Rarity---which is undeniably glaring given the content of the exchange---there was also Rainbow and Applejack intentionally teasing Rarity. You can pick your poison: AJ and RD are in on the joke together (thus enjoying their shared delight), or both of them like to playfully make Rarity irritated. It's the kind of humor that one would not find alien in a couple; the type of ease enjoyed is uncanny.

 

Overall the Mane Six were readily teasing and touching one another throughout the episode. The writers must know by now that each episode serves as fuel for shippers and fan fiction. All they need to do is have AJ wink at Rainbow Dash and hundreds of fan fics will pop up by the end of the week. It's funny to think that if any pairing ever became canon (which I highly, highly doubt for a bevy of reasons), fans might just shrug their shoulders. The ill-defined parameters of their relationships is more tentalizing than a canonical pairing.

 

I take that back, actually. If Pinkie Pie deep kissed Rainbow in an episode, a collective *POP* could be heard across the world as bronies spontaneously combusted.

[Arcanel 3,041]

Everyone seems to make it seem like shippers are bad.

 

I don't get it. Either that or it's just me. I love reading a nice shipping-fic, but I never seem to find them, and I haven't been reading anything else lately. Ever since I started working in my fics, I didn't want to get distracted.

 

Anyway, no comment on wall of text lol. Let people do what they have to do.

 

Er...the whole opinion was based on how I think certain interactions strengthened the friendships between certain mane 6 relationships. I WASN'T criticizing or anything. Dude, I don't think shippers are bad! There were things that doesn't even NEED to fuel shipping that I mentioned over there! I made the references because it was just making a little joke. I enjoy a good shipping story as much you probably do. Besides, the correct word is "relationship", which doesn't mean that they may be "romantically" involved, you know?

 

 

The writers are screwing with us. They have to be. "Griffon the Brush-Off" and "Look Before You Sleep" might have been happenstance, but "The Crystal Empire" was far too overt.

 

Every interaction between the Mane Six found some way to connote playful flirting. Looking beyond AJ's comment to Rarity---which is undeniably glaring given the content of the exchange---there was also Rainbow and Applejack intentionally teasing Rarity. You can pick your poison: AJ and RD are in on the joke together (thus enjoying their shared delight), or both of them like to playfully make Rarity irritated. It's the kind of humor that one would not find alien in a couple; the type of ease enjoyed is uncanny.

 

Overall the Mane Six were readily teasing and touching one another throughout the episode. The writers must know by now that each episode serves as fuel for shippers and fan fiction. All they need to do is have AJ wink at Rainbow Dash and hundreds of fan fics will pop up by the end of the week. It's funny to think that if any pairing ever became canon (which I highly, highly doubt for a bevy of reasons), fans might just shrug their shoulders. The ill-defined parameters of their relationships is more tentalizing than a canonical pairing.

 

I take that back, actually. If Pinkie Pie deep kissed Rainbow in an episode, a collective *POP* could be heard across the world as bronies spontaneously combusted.

 

While I agree some things might as well been on purpose, RD and AJ making fun of Rarity isn't what I would call "shipping fuel", simply, because they both share the not-so-like of Rarity's..."obessession" with some either educated and/or crystak stuff, and they have probably known this from WAY before The Crystal Empire, don't you think?

 

Also, forget about it. If there's an actual romantic relationship suddenly happening, the world's over. Pure and simple. All the bronies around the world would simultaneously say "WHAT!?" and then proceed to die in every single form that exists, putting the show "100 Ways to Die" to shame.

Edited November 17, 2012 by Arcanel

[Yellow Diamond 7,569]

While I agree some things might as well been on purpose, RD and AJ making fun of Rarity isn't what I would call "shipping fuel", simply, because they both share the not-so-like of Rarity's..."obessession" with some either educated and/or crystak stuff, and they have probably known this from WAY before The Crystal Empire, don't you think?

The nature of the inside joke---the fact that AJ and Rainbow knew exactly how to play it---had a touch of the shipping edge to it. While certainly not as overt as the AJ/Rarity exchange, that type of playfulness is new to the Mane Six.

 

I haven't any idea how one gets around AJ and Rarity, though.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

I take that back, actually. If Pinkie Pie deep kissed Rainbow in an episode, a collective *POP* could be heard across the world as bronies spontaneously combusted.

 

Ha! If one or the other so much as kiss each other on the cheek, that'll happen anyway. Pinkie Pie looks like the most likely candidate for such a scenario and she's quite fun to ship around, in my experience. They'll all glow with excitement, all around the world.

[Arcanel 3,041]

The nature of the inside joke---the fact that AJ and Rainbow knew exactly how to play it---had a touch of the shipping edge to it. While certainly not as overt as the AJ/Rarity exchange, that type of playfulness is new to the Mane Six.

 

I haven't any idea how one gets around AJ and Rarity, though.

 

I wouldn't say new. Fall Weather Friends, while exploring more the rivalry side than anything the friendship side, DOES prove that they can both relate to certain things, and would know how to play it. Plus, I think you're giving them less credit on how to join a joke, you know?

 

As for AJ and Rarity, like I said, the way I see it, is that the writers here tried to strengthen the friendship (might as well call it that because people might misunderstand the word), that both of them had, and to indicate that they are more close to each other, im the sense that, they are probably more open, than it was back then on Look Before you Sleep, or even Sisterhooves Social. I can'treally think of any other reason, to be honest.

[Yellow Diamond 7,569]

Ha! If one or the other so much as kiss each other on the cheek, that'll happen anyway. Pinkie Pie looks like the most likely candidate for such a scenario and she's quite fun to ship around, in my experience. They'll all glow with excitement, all around the world.

 

That one second in "A Canterlot Wedding" where it looked and sounded as if Rainbow kissed Fluttershy was enough send bronies into a tizzy. Any explicit kissing---even if on the cheek---or intimate gesture could only end in a fans losing it completely.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

That one second in "A Canterlot Wedding" where it looked and sounded as if Rainbow kissed Fluttershy was enough send bronies into a tizzy. Any explicit kissing---even if on the cheek---or intimate gesture could only end in a fans losing it completely.

 

Would it be plausible to jump to the conclusion that they indeed did do just that after that scene?

 

I noticed a bunch of FlutterDash fanfics pop up on FimFiction as early as the next day after that. Then I realized that shipping is a pretty powerful fan-produced concept even if the show doesn't explicitly feature such a thing. They'll go bonkers over the slightest reconciliation, not unlike AJ and Rarity's ordeal during Twilight's sleepover.

[Yellow Diamond 7,569]

The writers should take a huge risk and commit to an episode composed almost entirely of doubl entendres from start to finish. Everypony can then get it out of their systems.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

The writers should take a huge risk and commit to an episode composed almost entirely of doubl entendres from start to finish. Everypony can then get it out of their systems.

 

Incidentally, that's precisely what I was thinking right after that specific scene. I knew that even if the writers intentionally put in the scene to get a rise up from the fandom, it was nothing more than just an innocent and sweet gesture, though the ambiguity did its job and the fanfics, shipart, and PMVs started reeling in rather quickly.

[Arcanel 3,041]

The writers should take a huge risk and commit to an episode composed almost entirely of doubl entendres from start to finish. Everypony can then get it out of their systems.

 

Incidentally, that's precisely what I was thinking right after that specific scene. I knew that even if the writers intentionally put in the scene to get a rise up from the fandom, it was nothing more than just an innocent and sweet gesture, though the ambiguity did its job and the fanfics, shipart, and PMVs started reeling in rather quickly.

 

You guys are hell bent on either a) seeing pony shipping on screen or b ) watch the whole brony world go absolutely NUTS, aren't you? .......On hindsight, option b seems rather fun. Edited November 17, 2012 by Arcanel

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

You guys are hell bent on either a) seeing pony shipping on screen or b ) watch the whole brony world go absolutely NUTS, aren't you? .......On hindsight, option b seems rather fun.

 

I'm glad you asked, Arcanel. It's not enough that they be shipped together by kissing on screen or whatever. Some bronies just want to watch the world burn.

 

[Arcanel 3,041]

I'm glad you asked, Arcanel. It's not enough that they be shipped together by kissing on screen or whatever. Some bronies just want to watch the world burn.

And on another hindsight, look who I'm talking to. I actually shouldn't be surprised that you'd want to see shipping and world burning at the same time. But still, I'm begging to believe that the interactions that happened is the writers' tools ton strengthen the friendships each pony has, and that, if an actual episode involving said friendships' participants happens, it won't seem just as weird or out of nowhere. At least that's how I see it.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

And on another hindsight, look who I'm talking to. I actually shouldn't be surprised that you'd want to see shipping and world burning at the same time. But still, I'm begging to believe that the interactions that happened is the writers' tools ton strengthen the friendships each pony has, and that, if an actual episode involving said friendships' participants happens, it won't seem just as weird or out of nowhere. At least that's how I see it.

 

In all honesty, I think the kissing and hugging are not necessarily indicative of a romance between two characters so much as they are just friendly gestures. You can like someone of the opposite sex and not fall deeply in love with them, for instance. Sometimes, you would want to admit that there's some sort of attraction between the two of you but not want a relationship, as it were.

[Arcanel 3,041]

In all honesty, I think the kissing and hugging are not necessarily indicative of a romance between two characters so much as they are just friendly gestures. You can like someone of the opposite sex and not fall deeply in love with them, for instance. Sometimes, you would want to admit that there's some sort of attraction between the two of you but not want a relationship, as it were.

 

Ah, wise words Devin. Wise words. I totally agree. It's still fun, because even if you might not think it at the moment, your mind quickly goes to the triple W. AKA "Woah wait what?!", but I've never thought there was any romance at all. That goes to show how less of a shipping mind do I have. But nah, seriously, all those interactions make for a nice extension of their friendships, like I said in my original post. To be honest, more development of the friendship of RD and 'Shy, and Rarity and Twilight would be nice IMO. (Not that I would mind any of the other, hell no ).

[Motion Spark 7,807]

Rainbow Dash, as well as Applejack and Rarity had HUGE roles on the Crystal Empire special, I can't say the same of Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy.

 

I agree with what you said, I saw I huge improvement with Rarity/Applejack friendship but at the same time, the relationship she had with Fluttershy was completelly banished from what we recall from "Green Isn't your Color", and that was disappointing.

 

If you notice at the beginning of the episode Applejack was standing next to Rarity, and she said "I'd say she's handling things pretty well, considering", she gave Rarity a 'flirty' look and you can see Rarity smirking at her for a nano sec haha.

When the fair was a chaos, Rarity went directly to Applejack to unload her frustration with the Crystal ponies, and we could see some more interaction when they were waving to the crystal ponies. From the other aspects you mentioned, I agree with them, that comment Applejack said to Rarity at the end was very best friend worthy, and Rarity's reaction to it was priceless, fuel to shipfics like you stated.

 

But the connector point here was Rainbow Dash, we got to see the buddy to buddy relationship of Applejack/Rainbow Dash that we saw in "Fall Weather Friends" when they interacted to each other even though Applejack had to call Rainbow Dash's attention for being rude/obvious to the Crystal Ponies.

Rainbow Dash did a lot to help to have the situation under control with the fair, I'd say that she only remained loyal to Twilight. I saw a great Twilight/Rainbow Dash relationship in the episode, when she flew over the Crystal heart to cover it with a robe. Then she was present with Twilight when she discovered the missing page of the book, and followed her through the staircase offering any kind of IMPORTANT help possible, even though she wanted to do something bigger rather than keep the fair going (I don't know if she wanted to do it to get more pride or just wanted to help Twilight) she took her job seriously, maybe TOO seriously, because all I saw from her, was stubborness, rudeness and bitchiness, I mean all the good actions I've seen from her were overshadowed by her cocky side, the way she intended to gather info from the crystal pony, did she just punched her? the overall rudeness she had with the crystal ponies, and the final blow, the jousting with Fluttershy, she knows that Fluttershy is weak, helpless and fearfull, ok she sent her flying but WHY she had to tell her all that stuff? "but if it isn't important to you"? that's a very manipulative, jerky and lacking of humbleness comment, and after she said: "ok, I'll take it easy on you next time" she ruined it when she said "but not to easy, I got a reputation to mantain" that honestly made me dislike Rainbow Dash, combined with all the stuff that she did to the earth ponies, I don't see a very healthy Fluttershy/Rainbow Dash friendship here, I think that Fluttershy somewhat admire Rainbow Dash for being so "awesome" and brave, even though she steps on her. And Rainbow Dash only needs Fluttershy because she's another pegasus, even though she gave her a pet, final veredict, I sense an abusive/compulsive Fluttershy/ Rainbow Dash relationship.

 

I liked at the end the Rarity/Twilight moment, obviously, Rarity was the closest to Twilight during the song because she had the MOST singing lines, she lifted her face with her hoof and walked by her side, and she held her hoof in the train, and actually during previous seasons we saw a very good Rarity/Twilight relationship, again in "Green isn't your color", both Rarity and Fluttershy confesed to her that they were jealous of each other. And in "Look before you sleep" she was trying to do her best to make Twilight to have the best slumber party ever, even if she had to deal with Applejack.

 

Pinkie Pie was nowhere to be seen, she was just being the clown of the group, she was isolated, and we can still see that Rainbow Dash still gets irritated with her for the Flugerhorn part, you can see Rainbow Dash's face of frustration. Apart from that, I didn't see any Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy interaction with anyone else, just Rainbow Dash.

So the biggest improvement in relationships I would say, best improvement Rarity/Applejack, then Rainbow Dash/Twilight and a HUGE DECLINE in Rarity/Fluttershy.

Edited November 17, 2012 by Motion Spark

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

I take that back, actually. If Pinkie Pie deep kissed Rainbow in an episode, a collective *POP* could be heard across the world as bronies spontaneously combusted.

 

True, but I would spontaneously combust happily

 

 

Yeah. My response to Applejack's line to Rarity was pretty much "Well, that was ( Dons shipping goggles) interesting..."

 

And yes, Dash was being a bit of a jerk during the jousting scene, but I really don't think it would have gone that way if they had another person to take over the jousting or if they hasn't needed to joust to distract the crowd from Sombra trying to break the shield. I never doubted that Dash cared about Fluttershy, it's just that she was taking her job to distract the crowd very seriously.

Edited November 17, 2012 by DashForever

[Party Cannon 876]

And for the record, when I say relationship, It doesn't necessarily mean "romantically" involved. Just in case. In here I'm talking about relationships, as in friendships. Just in case it might get confused.

 

I hope so. After reading some posts however, man it's getting too weird.

 

The show's subtitle is Friendship is Magic, so them having strong friend relationships are a given. I don't want to sh*t on anybody, but I feel this shipping stuff is getting a little out of hand.

 

I watch the show partly because of it's honest wholesomeness (hard to find these days) with dashes (no pun intended) of highbrow/adult comedy. It's special because I mostly watch a lot of shows that contain dark to realistic themes.

 

It probably shouldn't but overdoses of "x having romantic feelings for y" is getting old and frankly annoying and ruins/takes away from the "brony experience" (for the lack of a better term). Obviously I am in no place to say "hey cut it out." I just wanted to illustrate a perspective that is probably held by a decent amount of board members.

[Arcanel 3,041]

Rainbow Dash, as well as Applejack and Rarity had HUGE roles on the Crystal Empire special, I can't say the same of Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy.

 

I agree with what you said, I saw I huge improvement with Rarity/Applejack friendship but at the same time, the relationship she had with Fluttershy was completelly banished from what we recall from "Green Isn't your Color", and that was disappointing.

 

If you notice at the beginning of the episode Applejack was standing next to Rarity, and she said "I'd say she's handling things pretty well, considering", she gave Rarity a 'flirty' look and you can see Rarity smirking at her for a nano sec haha.

When the fair was a chaos, Rarity went directly to Applejack to unload her frustration with the Crystal ponies, and we could see some more interaction when they were waving to the crystal ponies. From the other aspects you mentioned, I agree with them, that comment Applejack said to Rarity at the end was very best friend worthy, and Rarity's reaction to it was priceless, fuel to shipfics like you stated.

 

But the connector point here was Rainbow Dash, we got to see the buddy to buddy relationship of Applejack/Rainbow Dash that we saw in "Fall Weather Friends" when they interacted to each other even though Applejack had to call Rainbow Dash's attention for being rude/obvious to the Crystal Ponies.

Rainbow Dash did a lot to help to have the situation under control with the fair, I'd say that she only remained loyal to Twilight. I saw a great Twilight/Rainbow Dash relationship in the episode, when she flew over the Crystal heart to cover it with a robe. Then she was present with Twilight when she discovered the missing page of the book, and followed her through the staircase offering any kind of IMPORTANT help possible, even though she wanted to do something bigger rather than keep the fair going (I don't know if she wanted to do it to get more pride or just wanted to help Twilight) she took her job seriously, maybe TOO seriously, because all I saw from her, was stubborness, rudeness and bitchiness, I mean all the good actions I've seen from her were overshadowed by her cocky side, the way she intended to gather info from the crystal pony, did she just punched her? the overall rudeness she had with the crystal ponies, and the final blow, the jousting with Fluttershy, she knows that Fluttershy is weak, helpless and fearfull, ok she sent her flying but WHY she had to tell her all that stuff? "but if it isn't important to you"? that's a very manipulative, jerky and lacking of humbleness comment, and after she said: "ok, I'll take it easy on you next time" she ruined it when she said "but not to easy, I got a reputation to mantain" that honestly made me dislike Rainbow Dash, combined with all the stuff that she did to the earth ponies, I don't see a very healthy Fluttershy/Rainbow Dash friendship here, I think that Fluttershy somewhat admire Rainbow Dash for being so "awesome" and brave, even though she steps on her. And Rainbow Dash only needs Fluttershy because she's another pegasus, even though she gave her a pet, final veredict, I sense an abusive/compulsive Fluttershy/ Rainbow Dash relationship.

 

I liked at the end the Rarity/Twilight moment, obviously, Rarity was the closest to Twilight during the song because she had the MOST singing lines, she lifted her face with her hoof and walked by her side, and she held her hoof in the train, and actually during previous seasons we saw a very good Rarity/Twilight relationship, again in "Green isn't your color", both Rarity and Fluttershy confesed to her that they were jealous of each other. And in "Look before you sleep" she was trying to do her best to make Twilight to have the best slumber party ever, even if she had to deal with Applejack.

 

Pinkie Pie was nowhere to be seen, she was just being the clown of the group, she was isolated, and we can still see that Rainbow Dash still gets irritated with her for the Flugerhorn part, you can see Rainbow Dash's face of frustration. Apart from that, I didn't see any Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy interaction with anyone else, just Rainbow Dash.

So the biggest improvement in relationships I would say, best improvement Rarity/Applejack, then Rainbow Dash/Twilight and a HUGE DECLINE in Rarity/Fluttershy.

 

Sparky! I didn't know you were gigantic snips of analysis too! Anyway, here I go!

 

Let's face it. Fluttershy and Pinkie were the comic reliefs, in that, those were more or less their actions and roles in the episodes, so I'm not surprised they didn't get any great interaction, sans Fluttershy with Rainbow.

 

Rarity and Fluttershy, I think, still possess a great friendship. Only that I think isn't shown much in this types of episodes. If anything, whenever calm situations happen, Fluttershy will be probably be there, otherwise, I imagine Applejack "takes" that place, for lack of a better word. Like I said, 'Shy was more of a comic relief in here than anything else.

 

As for the RD and AJ, agreed, and nice insight with RD and Twilight, which I also agree. As for Rainbow and Fluttershy...let me copy paste this words, taken from the recent review of the episodes made by The Round Stable, a pony online news site that I enjoy quite a lot:

 

 

BartonFink:I loved the brief interaction with Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash following the jousting. Some people thought this was too much “jerk Rainbow Dash”, but the whole scene felt true to the way their relationship has played out. That Dash always seems to be mindful of how to properly keep Fluttershy calm is one of the nice little touches that makes this show so worthwhile. And topping it off with Dash only promising not to go too hard is pure awesome Dash humor. A little sequence, but A+ on it.

 

Headless Horse: It also underscores the almost military-style sense of priorities Dash has when dealing with a crisis, which is something that was developed more thoroughly in Season 2 than Season 1. Her first duty has always been to getting the job done, whether it be the Cloudsdale tornado, pulling the carriage to chase down Applejack, or saving a falling Spike and Rarity—or, here, wasting no time covering up the crude Crystal Heart model before she even explains her reasoning to Twilight. But she’s always dragged Fluttershy along with her in all her exploits, trying to get her to be the best she can be, to reiterate Fluttershy’s exchange with Discord. Rainbow wouldn’t want to be forced into saying so outright, and she’s almost always abrasive about it, but she seems to put a tremendous amount of value on her friendship with Fluttershy and making sure the two of them can succeed together if at all possible. Talk about a heart of gold.

 

 

 

The insight of RD's and Shy's relationship is a very subjective one, I think, but I'd believe that what those two said is quite correct in here. I think it's not quite the abusive relationship some may think it to be, in my opinion. Plus, let's not forget a fact over here. Rainbow knows Fluttershy from WAY before, and they have been friends from a long time too. If anything, it goes to show how Rainbow Dash has sticked to Fluttershy's side. If it really had been an abusive relationship, RD would have acted even worse. Plus, again, let's also not forget Hurricane Fluttershy, the best episode in terms of Rainbow's and Fluttershy's friendship.

 

 

Then, the Rarity/Twilight thing...I had forgotten about that episode...and agreed. But I stand my point with Rarity's and Fluttershy's relationship. It's too soon to call an lack of interaction between them, considering, only two episodes have passed, and it's not exactly the best of episodes to have shown it so.

 

 

 

I hope so. After reading some posts however, man it's getting too weird.

 

The show's subtitle is Friendship is Magic, so them having strong friend relationships are a given. I don't want to sh*t on anybody, but I feel this shipping stuff is getting a little out of hand.

 

I watch the show partly because of it's honest wholesomeness (hard to find these days) with dashes (no pun intended) of highbrow/adult comedy. It's special because I mostly watch a lot of shows that contain dark to realistic themes.

 

It probably shouldn't but overdoses of "x having romantic feelings for y" is getting old and frankly annoying and ruins/takes away from the "brony experience" (for the lack of a better term). Obviously I am in no place to say "hey cut it out." I just wanted to illustrate a perspective that is probably held by a decent amount of board members.

 

Woah, going a little strong there partner. I just wanted no confusion because what it might be seen (plus, I don't think I wrote in the best way possible), because I know it could be seen as such. That's it. And plus, the shipping possibility of it is also interesting when you analyze it, whihc is what happened before. Who knows if they actually think like it. it's just an expression, you know? Sorry if this seems a little...aggressive. Not really my intention. Edited November 17, 2012 by Arcanel

[Motion Spark 7,807]

@@Arcanel, why are you saying that Fluttershy and Pinkie were there just to be "comic reliefs" if we are discussing in the depth each of the mane6 relationships during the episodes, if that so, there's then no point on discussing anything, because I could say that Applejack was watching the crystal heart because she was responsible or that Rainbow Dash was being a bitch because we need to balance everything with a bit of awesomeness and that Rarity sang first at the last song because she has the best vibrato.

And I liked the review, but nothing can take out from my mind that Rainbow Dash is an abussive bully, maybe not Diamond Tiara level, but I still don't like her, and I think that she takes advantage of Fluttershy.

[Arcanel 3,041]

@@Arcanel, why are you saying that Fluttershy and Pinkie were there just to be "comic reliefs" if we are discussing in the depth each of the mane6 relationships during the episodes, if that so, there's then no point on discussing anything, because I could say that Applejack was watching the crystal heart because she was responsible or that Rainbow Dash was being a bitch because we need to balance everything with a bit of awesomeness and that Rarity sang first at the last song because she has the best vibrato.

And I liked the review, but nothing can take out from my mind that Rainbow Dash is an abussive bully, maybe not Diamond Tiara level, but I still don't like her, and I think that she takes advantage of Fluttershy.

 

Er...by saying comic reliefs, in this case, I'm saying that they had the less interactions out of all mane 6, that's all. I didn't intend to go off-topic?

And very well. We differ on RD's personality, I suppose. But now, that brings me an interesting question...BRB, making another thread due to question. ANyway, let's leave it at that we disagree on RD's personality, shall we?

[Motion Spark 7,807]

And very well. We differ on RD's personality, I suppose. But now, that brings me an interesting question...BRB, making another thread due to question. ANyway, let's leave it at that we disagree on RD's personality, shall we?

I very much agree, I think we are not going anywhere talking about Rainbow Dash, but at least we have the same best pony <3 and I don't want to fight with honey bum <3

[Party Cannon 876]

Woah, going a little strong there partner. I just wanted no confusion because what it might be seen (plus, I don't think I wrote in the best way possible), because I know it could be seen as such. That's it. And plus, the shipping possibility of it is also interesting when you analyze it, whihc is what happened before. Who knows if they actually think like it. it's just an expression, you know? Sorry if this seems a little...aggressive. Not really my intention.

 

I apologize if I seemed overly aggressive about the subject. I know now you have good intentions and all. It's just that when I used to think 'ship,' I thought of what you are talking about, which is a variety of type of relationships. That's cool. Yet of late it has become synonymous in a lot of posts and stuff with romantic involvement.

 

I should perhaps blame the nature of the "internet." It's driving me up the wall that every time I want to find a pic of the mane six for something funny or whatever, there's multiple weird deviant arts with 2 of em making out and crap. Excess shipping just feeds these.

 

Once again sorry to cause any disturbance. Just had to let it out.

Edited November 17, 2012 by Party Cannon

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The writers should take a huge risk and commit to an episode composed almost entirely of doubl entendres from start to finish. Everypony can then get it out of their systems.

 

That's the kind of episode they should create for bronies only. xD Season X, Episode 0: Ponyville After Dark!

 

Seriously though...I agree that the Mane 6 are getting a bit closer and trusting each other more, but I don't think any of their interactions were intended as wink-wink-nudge-nudge to the bronies, and anyone who saw that was arguably wearing shipping goggles already. I do it quite a bit myself. I could write a PinkieDash fic solely off the events of today's show if I wanted to.