Are Pinkie Pie and Applejack Related? (S4 Spoilers)

[Vinyl Scratch (Filly)™ 936]

What about the first line in the songs from applejack" we've traveled the road of generations, linked by a common bond." That has to mean something if it doesn't reinforce my theory, road of generations=family tree perhaps?, linked by a common bond is a little harder because I can't say for sure what the bond could possibly be in my family tree theory, but I'd say it helps a little? Yes/no?

I guess you may be on to something there, but we don't know for sure yet. Lets just wait and see, if you're right then hey that's awesome!

[Pinkieparty 15]

I am anticipating some massive rage when we find out why she's actually with them and it's some dumb reason, but that's just the worst case scenario.

 

I personally agree to an extent, she might have something to do with there family and not necessarily be apart of there family.

I'm also fearful that it will be some ridiculous reason as one of my previous theories that she was there by accident and had to tag along

[Scootalove 10,689]

I think that Granny Smith is referring to the huge generations of Apple family farmers. But, since Pinkie Pie is a Earth pony just like Applejack they could possibly be related to each other in terms of them caring for each other. Maybe, Pinkie Pie's family might come into play when this episode airs. I'm not sure.

[Pinkieparty 15]

I think that Granny Smith is referring to the huge generations of Apple family farmers. But, since Pinkie Pie is a Earth pony just like Applejack they could possibly be related to each other in terms of them caring for each other. Maybe, Pinkie Pie's family might come into play when this episode airs. I'm not sure.

This is honestly the most anticipated thing for me right now as I adore pinkie pie. I hope with all my heart she's not there for some ridiculous reason

[pinkiefan1287 610]

I think that Granny Smith is referring to the huge generations of Apple family farmers. But, since Pinkie Pie is a Earth pony just like Applejack they could possibly be related to each other in terms of them caring for each other. Maybe, Pinkie Pie's family might come into play when this episode airs. I'm not sure.

 

Sorry, but I am very against the idea that just because Applejack and Pinkie Pie are both earth ponies that they are related because of that. That just seems like a stereo type to me. That's like saying the Cake family are related to the Apple family just because they are earth ponies.

 

Now the farming thing I might agree with, but that's still pretty hard for me to agree with seeing as the Apple family farms apples and Pinkies family farms, I don't really know what they farms on a rock farms, but it just seems a little off to me.

 

 

 

I hope with all my heart she's not there for some ridiculous reason

 

If it's Pinkie Pie, it is mostly likely for some ridiculous reason. 

[Pinkieparty 15]

Sorry, but I am very against the idea that just because Applejack and Pinkie Pie are both earth ponies that they are related because of that. That just seems like a stereo type to me. That's like saying the Cake family are related to the Apple family just because they are earth ponies.

 

Now the farming thing I might agree with, but that's still pretty hard for me to agree with seeing as the Apple family farms apples and Pinkies family farms, I don't really know what they farms on a rock farms, but it just seems a little off to me.

 

 

If it's Pinkie Pie, it is mostly likely for some ridiculous reason.

ill agree that perhaps she might just be talking about the farmers family heritage. And pinkie pies family farms rocks for gemstones. That's why equestria is rich with gemstones

[pinkiefan1287 610]

ill agree that perhaps she might just be talking about the farmers family heritage. And pinkie pies family farms rocks for gemstones. That's why equestria is rich with gemstones

 

Still that's not good enough proof and it still feels like some kinda of stereo type. I just think it feels wrong to say just because your an earth pony family that, you are automatically related to this family.

 

Also we were never told what Pinkie Pie's family does on this rock farm. It could be gemstones or something else. I'm just saying.  

[Pinkieparty 15]

Still that's not good enough proof and it still feels like some kinda of stereo type. I just think it feels wrong to say just because your an earth pony family that, you are automatically related to this family.

 

Also we were never told what Pinkie Pie's family does on this rock farm. It could be gemstones or something else. I'm just saying.

i agree with the sterotype argument that's why it's more plausible that they have a common ancestor, and I think the rock farm for gemstones makes sense, at least to me anyway, the way rarity found a cache of gemstones in massive rock in the cutie mark chronicles. And it might be a subtle joke on our real way of farming gemstones( grasping at straws on that last point, but eh what can you do).

[DubWolf 17,271]

The animation made me love Pinkie Pie and Apple Jack a lot more , not that I don't lol.

 

Ehh maybe. Both Apple Jack and Pinkie Pie are earth ponies, and Pinkie Pie once worked in a rock farm whereas Apple Jack currently does her duties at Sweet Apple Acres, but I doubt that means anything about the two ponies' past.

 

Still, I get what you mean. Granny Smith was clearly telling Pinkie Pie that line. Maybe she meant it in a light way, much like if you tell someone you love them, it doesn't mean you love them in that special way you would for your special somepony. But I wouldn't have a problem if it turned out they were related this whole time.

Edited August 21, 2013 by Wingin'Wolf

[Winona the Dog 1,984]

There's not much evidence to really prove that Pinkie Pie is related or she isn't related to the Apple Family. Although it's highly doubtful since she has her own family on a rock farm. It's possible they could be cousins or something of the like.

[Pinkieparty 15]

The animation made me love Pinkie Pie and Apple Jack a lot more , not that I don't lol.

 

Ehh maybe. Both Apple Jack and Pinkie Pie are earth ponies, and Pinkie Pie once worked in a rock farm whereas Apple Jack currently does her duties at Sweet Apple Acres, but I doubt that means anything about the two ponies' past.

 

Still, I get what you mean. Granny Smith was clearly telling Pinkie Pie that line. Maybe she meant it in a light way, much like if you tell someone you love them, it doesn't mean you love them in that special way you would for your special somepony. But I wouldn't have a problem if it turned out they were related this whole time.

Refer above to my reply to vinyl scratch (filly) for my response to this, it makes sense, people keep thinking about the " farmer " aspect of pinkie pies life, that really doesn't have anything to do with it until you travel farther down the line.

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

@Pinkieparty, we already happened to have a thread speculating that Pinkie Pie and Applejack are related based on the released song from Season 4, and as this was the subject of your thread, they've been merged together . Just letting you know. I think there's a good chance they're related too.

[DubWolf 17,271]

Refer above to my reply to vinyl scratch (filly) for my response to this, it makes sense, people keep thinking about the " farmer " aspect of pinkie pies life, that really doesn't have anything to do with it until you travel farther down the line.

Read it. I don't see why they can't be related with the farmer aspect (though rocks and apples are very different). But I agree. They could have the same ancestors far down the family tree, but were not necessarily farmers to start out with.

[Pinkieparty 15]

There's not much evidence to really prove that Pinkie Pie is related or she isn't related to the Apple Family. Although it's highly doubtful since she has her own family on a rock farm. It's possible they could be cousins or something of the like.

cousins are still related, there's even an 2 episodes regarding the subject,and while there is not rock solid evidence supporting my theory it's alot more stable than the stilts that the " pinkie pie and Big Mac are getting married" theory is walking on right now.

Read it. I don't see why they can't be related with the farmer aspect (though rocks and apples are very different). But I agree. They could have the same ancestors far down the family tree, but were not necessarily farmers to start out with.

Seems plausible that they were not in fact farmers to begin with, as we recall in family appreciation day the apple family used to be travelers collecting and selling seeds until celestia granted them land to settle on and grow food. But next to nothing is know about pinkie pies family tree, maybe they were always farmers? Maybe not.

[Forlong 1,726]

There's been alot of hype regarding the teaser animatics for season 4 of the song with the apple family an pinkie pie with them as they travel.

I've listened to the song and caught a line from Granny Smith singing "your always welcome if your apple kin" so I beleive this is proof that pinkie pie must be related to the apple family in some way, so I rescind earlier comments on other threads stating otherwise. Anyone else find anything different to prove me wrong? Again this is just my theory.

First line in that clip: "Come on, Apples, you know this one."  You know this one.  That phrase makes it clear this is a regular song for them.

[Super Derpy 535]

That actually is a really good theory. It's either that or Pinkie is just hitching a ride with them for some reason. And actually now that you brought it up I am going to go with the former.

[Feather Gem 967]

Warning, contains spoilers for season 4!

 

Anyway, after watching the animatic sneak peek we got from season four with Applejack and her family singing about how great it is to be in the apple family, with Pinkie Pie I began to wonder.

What if Pinkie Pie is related to them?

I mean, they were all singing about being in the apple family.  Why would they be doing this?  And why would Pinkie Pie be there.  Come on.

Like, what if they only just found this out?  We also got the news that there will be an episode where Pinkie's siblings come to visit her.  This may or may not be connected in some way.

But seriously.  Think about it.

Applejack has family that work on/for/own apple farms, orange farms...why not a rock farm as well?  Pinkie Pie had worked on a rock farm.  Her whole family had.

So what if they throw this whole twist at us?

 

I wouldn't mind Cx

[Planty 1,053]

I can see your logic, but I'm not totally sure of it.

 

I guess they could be distant cousins, but I'm not really sure why this would be an episode.

 

Maybe its more Pinkie is scared/disslikes her family in some way because they are boring and the apples teach her to be more loving to here family because there your family and you should give them a chance?

[Copper 7]

I was beginning to think the same thing. I just thought that was a bit odd. And I began to wonder. Wait a minute. Could Pinkie be related to Applejack? That would be kinda cool. 

I can see your logic, but I'm not totally sure of it.

 

I guess they could be distant cousins, but I'm not really sure why this would be an episode.

 

Maybe its more Pinkie is scared/disslikes her family in some way because they are boring and the apples teach her to be more loving to here family because there your family and you should give them a chance?

Then again, you could be right about that. I was also thinking Pinkie may be having some trouble with her family, and the Apple family would try and help her.

[Fhaolan 4,484]

There's the possibility that one of Applejack's parents was a Pie. An aunt or an uncle to Pinkie.

 

But then.... take a close look at Granny Smith's cutie mark.

[Batbrony 16,055]

I think there's maybe a small possibility that that's the case, but honestly, I figured that Applejack was just being nice and letting Pinkie Pie tag along for whatever reason (like, IDK, maybe she's visiting some family of her own wherever the Apples are going, and AJ, being the good friend that she is, was more than happy to let her come along with them).  Obviously I can't say for sure since the episode hasn't released yet, but that's my theory.  But we'll just have to wait and see the episode released before we can know for sure why Pinkie's going along with them.

[YALL ARE FUCKING GAY 505]

it would be quite interesting to see this play out in the next season 

 

but im more excited for the song that you mentioned  than some mane six relations plot  twist 

[LordDiscord 289]

It's a good theory, but how would AppleJack and Pinkie Pie have gone this long without knowing. What I think would be more interesting would be that Pinkie (for whatever reason) starts to believe she isn't related to her family and then through some misunderstanding come to believe Apple Jack is her true family and she has either convinced AJ to believe it as well or AJ just trying to be a good friend lets her tag along and then tries to teach her the importance of a family, and that family is the one that raised you.

[Fhaolan 4,484]

It's a good theory, but how would AppleJack and Pinkie Pie have gone this long without knowing.

The same way Twilight suddenly had a big brother best friend forever, that she never once mentioned previously. The writers make stuff up on the spot regularly in order to do the story they want to tell at that time. Preplanning is not one of their strong suits.

[Frith is Magick 1,471]

In Super Speedy Cider Squeezy, Applejack calls the Mane 6 honourary family. Yes, Pinkie Pie is a part of the Apple family, but not related by blood. Another point is the lack of Apple features. Her colouration and style don't match, and members of the family have cutie marks related to apples or apple products.