Unpopular Opinions Regarding the Show

[heavens-champion 1,905]

Celestia and Luna are not artificial alicorns… this is an unpopular opinion, right?

[RulesofRarity 493]

• Twilight's characterization has been suffering ever since the end of Season 5.
• The CMC'S cutie mark designs suck, they are way too small and don't make the colors of their body. I wish they got them individually. In Scootaloo's case she should've got her cutie mark in "Flight to the Finish".
• "Father Knows Beast" is an incredibly stupid episode and just a less "sexist" version of "Dragon Quest". I still don't understand Twilight and Spike don't just ask Celestia where she got his egg.
• I don't find the Student Six very interesting at all so I hope they have a diminished role in Season 9.
• Horse Play sucks and I'm convinced now that they shouldn't bother developing the Princesses at this point.
• I would've much preferred Sunset Shimmer as a recurring character on the show rather than being stuck with Starlight as a bland main character.

Edited October 20, 2018 by RulesofRarity

[DonMaguz 1,023]

6 hours ago, RulesofRarity said:

• I would've much preferred Sunset Shimmer as a recurring character on the show rather than being stuck with Starlight as a bland main character.

Wasn't this supposed to be the 'unpopular opinions' topic?

Edit: I must say it is not an opinion I agree with, it's just the most popular reason I've seen that Starlight haters use to bash on her.

Edited October 20, 2018 by DonMaguz

[NavelColt 22,880]

I don't like Ocellus all that much. True, I'm bias because best bugs are already Thorax and Pharynx, but Ocellus's two most notable character traits thus far can, and for me do come off as largely generic and overused, especially within this show.

• She's a bookworm, or maybe a book bug. Haha get it. Too bad Twilight's character has already beaten that trope to death since S1. So far it's served little development or humor for her character.
• She's cute - for the same sort of reason people find Fluttershy cute, she's quiet, shy, etc. Compared to how many other characters come off as appealing and cute in thier own way, Ocellus's feels a bit like an overused trope.

Suffice to say she has the potential to grow on me, and I do like aspects of her personality, but overall she's been very underwhelming by comparison to how the fandom treats her.

[Dashy 4 Ever 4,835]

- Still getting used to Student 6

- I prefer Rainbow Dash over any pony

- I enjoy all seasons

[Jackie Snack 1,498]

-Spike is just an all around bad character (oh wait,  this is UNpopular opinions, my bad)

-show quality started dying start of S3

-once S4 hit, it was a chore to watch

-Pinkie became a one dimensional joke around end of S2

Edited December 28, 2018 by Jackie Snack

[Lord Valtasar 12,690]

i don't actually know how popular or unpopular it is, but i really liked Diamond Tiara pre-reformation, she had a character, and now she doesn't, she was not someone to follow their example, but she was a great antagonist to the CMC, and a depiction of bullying, a testament that even pony schools aren't a perfect safe-haven, you couldn't relate to her, but many could definitely relate to those she tortured, something that is now gone, even in the new school of friendship, no one seems to be a bully or even antagonistic

[imawesome 449]

- Season 4 was the weakest season. 

- I enjoyed the first EG movie. 

- I don't think Starlight, Spike or anyone else should join the Mane Six in Equestria. 

- Starlight was a MUCH better villain than Chrysalis. 

- Fluttershy has completely lost everything in her personality which made her likable. 

- I don't think Scootalo is an orphan. 

[ExplosionMare 18,063]

SugarMac is my least favorite pony ship.

[Midnight Solace 5,132]

- Magical Mystery Cure was my favourite episode

- SoarinDash is my least favourite ship

 

[Black Sabbath 2,486]

Despite my burning hatred for the show's habit of redeeming all of its villains, I'm annoyed that they didn't choose to redeem Cozy Glow. She's a literal child. If the mane six are so willing to give the likes of Starlight and Discord a second chance, why not give her one too? 

 

[gingerninja666 487]

11 minutes ago, Black Sabbath said:

Despite my burning hatred for the show's habit of redeeming all of its villains, I'm annoyed that they didn't choose to redeem Cozy Glow. She's a literal child. If the mane six are so willing to give the likes of Starlight and Discord a second chance, why not give her one too? 

 

I still don't think Cozy has exhibited any of the things other reformed villains have shown. At least not so far.

Discord had never had a friend before. Cozy had plenty of friends who cared for her at Twi's school.

Starlight never really learned what friendship was and was sorry for what she did. Cozy cackled as she tried to escape and was the ace student at a literal school for friendship.

[CypherHoof 26,483]

14 minutes ago, Black Sabbath said:

Despite my burning hatred for the show's habit of redeeming all of its villains, I'm annoyed that they didn't choose to redeem Cozy Glow. She's a literal child. If the mane six are so willing to give the likes of Starlight and Discord a second chance, why not give her one too?

No guarantee they won't try; Discord was encased in stone for longer than Luna was banished, but 'tia thought exposure to Fluttershy might reform him, so clearly there isn't a massive rush to reform everypony immediately. so it could be a case of finding the right personality; maybe one of PInkie's sisters?

[Sparklefan1234 170,939]

On 10/16/2018 at 3:24 PM, AlexanderThrond said:

Seriously, though, Equestria Girls rules. 

 

I agree 100%!

 

I think "School Raze" is the most boring season finale we've had so far. 

Edited January 4, 2019 by Sparklefan1234

[Will Guide 21,360]

Is it a popular opinion to hate on S7's Fame and Misfortune, because if it is, then I have my unpopular opinion regarding it.

I thought Fame and Misfortune was a harsh, but still hopeful look at fanbases that MLP decided to tackle their way. An episode that should exist. Particularly with the fact the fan dumb don't instantly change their minds if ever. And that as long as there are fan/viewers/whatever that can take something worthwhile from the show/ movie/ game/ whatever, I believe the show is doing its job fine, warts and all.

[Black Sabbath 2,486]

10 minutes ago, gingerninja666 said:

Discord had never had a friend before. Cozy had plenty of friends who cared for her at Twi's school.

 

Oh shit, didn't realize not having friends gave you a pass to try and take over the world on three separate occasions. Speaking of Discord trying to take over the world, you are aware of the last time he did so was after he had made a friend, right? Oh, but he gave Celestia some flowers so live and let live I guess. 

Fuck that child though, how dare she try and take over the world once? Off to jail with her. 

Sarcasm aside, the problem is that Cozy is a child and there's a reason that most countries have an age of criminal responsibility.  

14 minutes ago, gingerninja666 said:

Starlight never really learned what friendship was and was sorry for what she did. Cozy cackled as she tried to escape and was the ace student at a literal school for friendship

But Starlight should have known better. Yeah, so she didn't really know what friendship was but neither did Twilight and she didn't create a cult which did everything from crippling people against their will to utilizing brainwashing to keep people from leaving. 

 

[gingerninja666 487]

5 minutes ago, Black Sabbath said:

Oh shit, didn't realize not having friends gave you a pass to try and take over the world on three separate occasions. Speaking of Discord trying to take over the world, you are aware of the last time he did so was after he had made a friend, right? Oh, but he gave Celestia some flowers so live and let live I guess. 

Fuck that child though, how dare she try and take over the world once? Off to jail with her. 

Sarcasm aside, the problem is that Cozy is a child and there's a reason that most countries have an age of criminal responsibility.  

But Starlight should have known better. Yeah, so she didn't really know what friendship was but neither did Twilight and she didn't create a cult which did everything from crippling people against their will to utilizing brainwashing to keep people from leaving. 

 

My point is I'm not sure what angle you attack Cozy from.

With Discord they had Fluttershy be his friend and he IMMEDIATELY felt so attached to her that he was willing to change his ways just because he risked losing her. When he did betray them, by the time Twilight saw him again he was clearly regretful and sorrowful and felt bad about everything he had done.

With Starlight, once Twilight showed her the consequences of her actions, Starlight not only stopped on her own, but gave herself up to any punishment they wanted to give.

From an emotional standpoint there's something for Twi to grab onto. There's nothing really there for Cozy. She's not attatched to anything. She doesn't care about anyone. She's not sorry. She's not anything. She was all but telling everyone that if they gave her an inch, she would do it all over again.

[Steve Piranha 29,424]

Chancellor Neighsay had a point regarding his racism, and was unjustly overheated, and was a designated villain 

[Black Sabbath 2,486]

1 hour ago, gingerninja666 said:

From an emotional standpoint there's something for Twi to grab onto. There's nothing really there for Cozy. She's not attatched to anything. She doesn't care about anyone. She's not sorry. She's not anything. She was all but telling everyone that if they gave her an inch, she would do it all over again.

I'll give you that. There weren't really much or Twilight to "grab onto", but does that really mean Cozy couldn't have been redeemed? I mean, Discord didn't really have much for anyone to "grab onto" either before he got redeemed. Heck, the only reason he was able to form a friendship with Fluttershy in the first place was because he lived there with her whilst being redeemed.  

 I'm not saying that the writers should have had her apologize and immediately been forgiven but it would have been nice if there had been some kind of punishment that at least implied they were trying to redeem her. Like, force her to attend extra friendships lesson or something like that.  But nope, it's straight to jail for her.  

[Thrond 3,263]

3 hours ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

I think "School Raze" is the most boring season finale we've had so far. 

I personally find it a little more entertaining than "The Cutie Re-Mark" and "Shadow Play," but it's possibly the blandest finale yet. 

[heavens-champion 1,905]

Cozy Glow is not a very unique villain. You can find characters like that in the Powerpuff Girls (mainly Princess Morbucks), and they usually make more sense in that show's brand of comedy.

4 hours ago, Black Sabbath said:

Despite my burning hatred for the show's habit of redeeming all of its villains, I'm annoyed that they didn't choose to redeem Cozy Glow. She's a literal child. If the mane six are so willing to give the likes of Starlight and Discord a second chance, why not give her one too? 

 

Probably has something to do with her not just showing no remorse for her actions, but also showing pride in her actions.

Edited January 4, 2019 by heavens-champion

[gingerninja666 487]

14 minutes ago, heavens-champion said:

Cozy Glow is not a very unique villain. You can find characters like that in the Powerpuff Girls (mainly Princess Morbucks), and they usually make more sense in that show's brand of comedy.

Probably has something to do with her not just showing no remorse for her actions, but also showing pride in her actions.

I'd actually argue that Cozy has little in common with Morbucks other than her sheer design. Same with Darla Dimple.

Morbucks was a spoiled brat who got by via her vast wealth. Everyone around her knew that she was a brat, they were just too afraid of her money to stand up to her.

Cozy was an ambitious schemer who honestly made people think that she was a sweet little girl.

[heavens-champion 1,905]

2 hours ago, Steve Piranha said:

Chancellor Neighsay had a point regarding his racism, and was unjustly overheated, and was a designated villain 

You're just saying that because of the movie and the Changeling invasion of 2012.

Just now, gingerninja666 said:

I'd actually argue that Cozy has little in common with Morbucks other than her sheer design. Same with Darla Dimple.

Morbucks was a spoiled brat who got by via her vast wealth. Everyone around her knew that she was a brat, they were just too afraid of her money to stand up to her.

Cozy was an ambitious schemer who honestly made people think that she was a sweet little girl.

It just doesn't make any sense, okay? The evil, manipulative, little girl trope belongs in shows like the Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy (and I hate the Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. It was terrible.)

[gingerninja666 487]

1 hour ago, Black Sabbath said:

I'll give you that. There weren't really much or Twilight to "grab onto", but does that really mean Cozy couldn't have been redeemed? I mean, Discord didn't really have much for anyone to "grab onto" either before he got redeemed. Heck, the only reason he was able to form a friendship with Fluttershy in the first place was because he lived there with her whilst being redeemed.  

 I'm not saying that the writers should have had her apologize and immediately been forgiven but it would have been nice if there had been some kind of punishment that at least implied they were trying to redeem her. Like, force her to attend extra friendships lesson or something like that.  But nope, it's straight to jail for her.  

It was quickly revealed that Discord needed someone to reach out to him. Someone to treat him kindly. Cozy had that for months. The crusaders cared about her. The school cared about her. She wasn't really missing a friend because she already had them.

Also, I feel like people who insist that cozy is "just a child" are playing right into her strengths. This child almost brought Equestria to it's knees and is completely undeterred and unrepentant about anything she's done. People think she can't be dangerous, when she IS.

[Black Sabbath 2,486]

25 minutes ago, heavens-champion said:

Probably has something to do with her not just showing no remorse for her actions, but also showing pride in her actions.

Yes, but again she's a child. And as previously mentioned, most justice systems in the real world tends to treat kids who have committed crimes differently from adults who have done the same for a reason. So it's a bit annoying that the show is implying that a child is more responsible for their actions than adults are if the latter says they're sorry. 

Don't get me wrong, I don't really want the episode to have ended with her having to apologize and everything immediately being fine and dandy, but I'd rather she had received a punishment that implies that they're at least trying to reform her rather than just throwing her in jail.  

But even if her unwillingness to immediately apologize means that she's unable to be redeemed, that wouldn't really make her being thrown into jail less annoying. After all, the script didn't magically include her. No, the writers made the decision to make a child irredeemable whilst making the adult villains sympathetic and apologetic.

5 minutes ago, gingerninja666 said:

It was quickly revealed that Discord needed someone to reach out to him. Someone to treat him kindly. Cozy had that for months. The crusaders cared about her. The school cared about her. She wasn't really missing a friend because she already had them.

 

The fact that Cozy had friends is pretty much irrelevant. You could easily make the argument that she never truly grasped what friendship means or some bullshit. This wouldn't even be that much of reach as it seems to be a very common opinion people have. Heck, even the fan wiki claims that "[Cozy Glow] thinks little of the true virtues of friendship, believing she can easily make more friends without them, and cares for no-one but herself, seeing friendship solely as a means to gain power.".