Is Applebloom more Mane Six worthy than Applejack?

[windy_prance 114]

Applebloom has three episodes so far revolving around her.

 

Applebloom has more a sassy personality than Applejack.

 

Applebloom is seen learning more lessons on friendship than Applejack.

 

Applebloom is placed in situations that doesn't necessarily involve apple farming thus more interesting. Applejack is ALWAYS about the apple farming!!

 

Conclusion: Applebloom should replace Applejack in the Mane Six.

 

 

EDIT: Yes I am serious. I am NOT trolling!!

 

EDIT 2: Due to this admittedly badly-written first post, people have been trigger-happy on basing to their replies just on that. So I placed what I wrote in later posts in this thread down below.

 

 

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"Out of the mouth of babes" comes to mind.

 

Because Apple Bloom is so young, I feel that Apple Bloom would have a bigger impact when speaking from the heart than if Applejack was doing it. Thus making her a better representation of element of honesty.

 

Even if you guys think Apple Bloom isn't the picture perfect example of honesty, you can say the same for Rarity with generosity. However Rarity's episodes are more memorable than Applejack's because it's the journey that counts and shows at the end how Rarity is generosity.

 

In the case of Apple Jack...her understanding of her element ended before it even started. Thus not entertaining or memorable.

 

That's why I think Apple Bloom would be a better Mane Six pony.

 

 

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I also want to add that I think Apple Jack would benefit from being a side character. By having Apple Bloom as the element of honesty, Apple Jack can become a mentor as well as sister to Apple Bloom. AJ can teach her sister the true friendship that comes from honesty, not only helping Apple Bloom grow as a pony but also fleshing out AJ's character in the process.

Edited December 6, 2012 by windy_prance

[Pinkazoid 3,493]

Ne'h

 

Applebloom is just a little filly who learns more things due to normal nature, I learned to walk when I was 2 but that doesn't mean it should replace the current me right now. o3o

 

She'll learn things like any other (I'm assuming) 6-year old, Applejack is a decent character, her life doesn't rotate around applebucking, she doesn't learn much more because she's maybe the most mature out of the Mane 6, and has probably learned all this before, (The cider episode) besides, AB still has much to learn. It doesn't matter how many episodes she's got more than her older sister :3

[XrosOver 613]

I vote against this. Applebloom may get more screen time than Applejack but that isn't alwasy a good thing. The reason Applebloom is learning more that Applejack, is that she is just a filly and Applejack had prior knowledge of the friendship lessons. Applejack tends to make less mistakes if any, than other ponies which is why she doesn't get much screen time. Another point is that Applejack has priorities that need to be accomplished! If she or Big Mac were to stop harvesting apples, lots of ponies would go without one of the main staples of their diet!

Edited December 6, 2012 by XrosOver

[CrystalRose 636]

Absolutely not! Although Rarity and Applejack are both eldest sisters to somepony, Applejack is the older sister figure of the mane six. She's caring, hardworking and clever. Applebloom is a real sweetie but Applejack is a part of the main six and is the element of honesty, you can't just replace her. 

 

And for those that say she doesn't get much screentime, you make it sound as though she only ever gets a few seconds. It's not that bad. 

[Commander Urdnot 2,680]

Can't tell if serious.

 

If you are serious: No, Applejack has been a part of the Mane 6 ever since the show first started. I couldn't imagine the show without her.

 

If you aren't serious: 3/10. I've seen better.

Edited December 6, 2012 by Urdnot Pinkie Pie

[Rooish 47]

This topic makes me sad. Nopony should ever replace any of the Mane 6. Applebloom has her own group, the CMC, and they learn their friendship lessons separate from the Mane 6. 

[Puddlejumper 1,648]

Ugh another one of these topics.

 

I'll never get why these topics pop up so much, I frankly love Applejack. If not for Rarity I would be tempted to say she is "Best Pony", but I can't so I will say she would be "Best GF" to get my point across. What we need more of is "Should Gummy replace Pinkie" or "Should Angel replace Fluttershy" topics. Just because they are at the bottom of my list doesn't motivate me to make topics like that, what happened to "Love and Tolerate" when it comes to Applejack and Rarity? 

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

This is a joke, right? For one thing you say Applejack's episodes all have to do with apple farming (except Fall Weather Friends, The Last Roundup and Look Before You Sleep, so actually you're not giving Applejack enough credit for diversity) but you could just as well say the same for Apple Bloom and wanting a cutie mark. It wouldn't be entirely true for her either, but you can try to fit them both into boxes just as well.

 

Another thing is that even if they have done more with Apple Bloom's character over the past few seasons for some baffling reason, Applejack is slated for a good chuck of screentime this season so they seem to be rectifying the issue.

 

So the answer is definitively no, and if this was a joke thread then I'm sorry for responding seriously.

[Jammo 986]

Applejack is the most grounded and rational pony. I love her because of her down to earth, traditional wisdom. It gets very frustrating how people disregard her and I and many others feel we have to come to her defence. This shouldn't be a thing. Just because she isn't as cartoonish and wacky as the rest doesn't make her a bad character. She's not there to give big laughs. She's there to be a respectable character that works hard and serves as an anchor to the rest of the cast that are more or less crazy.

[Obsidian_Winter 1,159]

No. No No No No No no HELL NO. Applejack is the one who keeps them all grounded and as mentioned by previous posters, is one of the more Mature of the Mane Six. She also represents the beauty of hardwork which is something you don't see a lot of when we have machines to do it all for us. So shes an applefarmer, I think thats actually the part. Her character is a good ol down south hard workin workhorse. She brings much needed grounding to the Mane Six. Applebloom is a kid so yes, she learns more then AJ because AJ has been there, done that. I love Applejack. All applebloom does is going around trying to get her cutiemark. I don't think shes saved Equestria once. nuf' said.

[Winona the Dog 1,984]

No, I like Applebloom alot don't get me wrong it's just that i think Applejack is the most mature out of the mane 6 and that's one quality about her that really shines and that's why i like her as a character. In contrast Applebloom isnt really that mature (of course she's just a filly) so she wouldn't really add much to the group.

[PonyEcho 1,610]

you know all i rely want to do right now is face hoof, that's all, i could go into full detail about why this seems dumb and argue against why people think AJ is just a back ground pony and unworthy of her elements. 

 

 

 

  On 2012-12-06 at 1:25 PM, windy_prance said:

 

 

Applebloom is placed in situations that doesn't necessarily involve apple farming thus more interesting. Applejack is ALWAYS about the apple farming!!

 

 

AppleJack isn't always about AppleFarming, she always about Familiy the farm just being a small part and her Friend being like family too 

 

also Element of Honesty...... AppleBloom lied though most of Cutie Pox 

[Starflower 323]

I as well vote against this as well. Applebloom is the staple of the CMC even though she's done a lot more than the other CMCers and Applejack. She's learning more lessons in the show because she's a younger filly and she has a lot to learn in her life. Even most of these lessons she learned, are mainly related to life in general. So, I think she should remain what she is now than just outright replace Applejack. Besides, We did learn a few lessons from Applejack in the series, right?

[Shankveld 4,951]

@ @

 

Rise my children, rise!

 

Applebloom is a Cutie Mark Crusader and a filly :s she doesn't even have a cutie mark. 

Are you just trying to get a reaction here? :s

[spas-ticShotty 3,587]

  On 2012-12-06 at 6:03 PM, Shankveld said:

@ @

 

Rise my children, rise!

 

Applebloom is a Cutie Mark Crusader and a filly :s she doesn't even have a cutie mark. 

Are you just trying to get a reaction here? :s

I'm surprised Clari hasn't said anything yet. She made a status about this, but other than that, I'm expecting either a big response later today or a "Whhhyyyyy ;_;?".

 

Anyways, AB shouldn't replace AJ in the Mane 6 at all. AB is much younger than the other 6, first of all. Second of all.....well, look at all the other responses here, 'cause I think they say mah opinion much better than how I would .

[Batbrony 16,056]

Apple Bloom learns more lessons than Applejack because she has to learn those lessons!  Everypony else has already said it, but Applejack brings such a necessary level of maturity to the Mane 6 that really grounds them.  The lessons she has had to learn thus far have actually been some of the more obscure lessons of the show, largely because they're issues that not very many people have to deal with, such as pride, stubbornness, etc.  She's also quite frankly one of the only members of the Mane 6 who has consistently actually helped teach the lessons of episodes in a number of the episodes; the rest have done so every once in awhile, but AJ does it consistently enough that it's notable.

 

As for screen time, while she hasn't had the most episodes revolving around her, AJ's actually shown up in more episodes so far than any other character aside from Twilight (that's a fact; just look up her bio on MLP Wiki, and it's there at the bottom).

 

Finally, Apple Bloom's more sassy than AJ and so she should replace her?  Wow, big surprise, the young filly, the pony equivalent of an 8-10 year old child, is more energetic and rambunctious than her older 18-20ish sister who runs a farming business.  That's like saying you're surprised that a dog is more energetic than a pet rock, and again, we have enough characters like AB, as far as energy and spontaneity goes, in the Mane 6 as it is, we don't need another character like that.  The diversity of the Mane 6 is one thing that makes them such a great group of friends in the first place; make too many characters alike, and, well, before you know it we're back at G3, when EVERYPONY was the same exact carbon-copy with those so-called sugar-fueled, flat-as-cardboard, boring-as-rocks, and dumber-than-dirt personalities.

[windy_prance 114]

Bronies and pegasisters...I'm not joking or trying to get a reaction.

 

I honestly think Applebloom would be a better Mane Six pony than Applejack...regardless of Applebloom's age or lack of cutie mark.

 

And I don't care if my opinions are unpopular.

Edited December 6, 2012 by windy_prance

[Batbrony 16,056]

  On 2012-12-06 at 6:27 PM, windy_prance said:

Bronies and pegasisters...I'm not joking or trying to get a reaction.

 

I honestly think Applebloom would be a better Mane Six pony than Applejack...regardless of Applebloom's age or lack of cutie mark.

 

And I don't care if my opinions are unpopular.

 

Oh, I can respect that if you actually hold that opinion; thank you for clarifying, because I certainly speak for myself, and maybe some others, when I say that we honestly were not sure whether or not you were being serious.

 

And hey, don't let the negative reaction, from myself and basically everypony else who has replied on this thread, discourage you from starting other threads; we like debate on these forums, and we encourage members to share their opinions on everything.  I think it just so happens that you happened to share a particularly unpopular opinion in this instance, but if you truly believe it, then hey, more power to ya. 

[PonyEcho 1,610]

  On 2012-12-06 at 6:27 PM, windy_prance said:

Bronies and pegasisters...I'm not joking or trying to get a reaction.

 

I honestly think Applebloom would be a better Mane Six pony than Applejack...regardless of Applebloom's age or lack of cutie mark.

 

And I don't care if my opinions are unpopular.

that's the thing you not explaining the why, in what way would AB improve the show if she was to replace AJ, you give little in the way of a logical explanation rather then you ow personal preference.

you should at least make a stronger argument so talking about it would at least be fun rather then a chore

 

@@Batbrony, Thanks for pretty much doing what I was too lazy to do 

[Kamarat 103]

What is next? Petition to remove AJ?   

I think Applejack is an awesome character and best pony in my opinion but yeah, it kinda looks like nothing interesting about Aj is likely to happen and she always blends in like a background pony. Maybe there is more than we know 

[TailsIsNotAlone 3,695]

UH-OH...SHIT'S GOIN' DOWN

 

In a word, NO. Apple Bloom is a side character. She's gotten the most development of all the fillies, and deserves it because of her strong personality and mind-blowing cuteness.

 

But she's no Applejack. AJ is wise, mature, hard-working and vital to the show. There are only six ponies who can carry the Elements of Harmony. It's not like Apple Bloom can just pick up the element of Honesty when her sister is done using it.

 

I support the idea of Apple Bloom rising above the CMC one day, but not that high.

Edited December 6, 2012 by TailsAlone

[Party Cannon 876]

Haha. POOR APPLEJACK! She gets so much abuse. It's incredebly funny and sad at the same time.

 

An episode where like Pinkie Pie wants to get to know Applejack better, therefore they hang out Spongebob+Squidward Dying For Pie episode style may be neccesay to save her from certain doom.

 

http://vimeo.com/11221054

Edited December 6, 2012 by Party Cannon

[Betez 1,734]

I like Applejack a lot more then I like Apple Bloom.

 

AB's probably my least favorite Cutie Mark Crusader. I just find her voice to be kind of annoying. Applejack's character I just like better. I really don't think Apple Bloom could replace Applejack in the Mane Six. What would her element be?

[NavelColt 22,883]

I laughed.

 

No.

 

Applejack is five times as mature as Apple Bloom, and is easily one of the most mature of the Mane Six overall. She has lots of traits to her that Apple Bloom doesn't have. Besides, five teenage/young adult mares and a filly would be weird.

 

I'm not even making a big rant about this. Just no xD

[brian577 120]

I hate to say it but I agree.  Applejack has always been the boring one to me.  It's not a slight against her, it's just a fact.  She has few interesting personality quirks and what quirks she did have were resolved half way through season 2 (Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 showed she'd learned her lesson in pride).  She has no dreams or aspirations like the others, about the only interesting thing about her is her family.   She may be the most mature but let's be honest, it doesn't make her very interesting or entertaining. 

Edited December 6, 2012 by brian577