VoxelBrony 65 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 Ok. So I noticed that Winona can't talk. But spike can. And in Equestria Girls, Spike became a dog. And he could talk. This is really weird to me. 2 Signature by: Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight 7,291 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 I suppose it's because Spike could originally talk as a dragon, so they would make him able to talk as a dog as well. Winona has always been a dog that can't talk, so she wouldn't be able to talk. Oh, and cute Flitter picture. 6 matching setups with my bff pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,692 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 1. Spike was always able to talk so, it would be fair to have him talk as a dog in the movie. 2. I suppose that since dogs can't talk in real life or in the show, they aren't able to talk at all. I think that's why. 1 Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy15 428 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 I think that's like comparing apple to oranges in my opinion. Winona is a pet, Spike isn't. Spike is a major character, Winona isnt. See what I mean? Even though Spike was able to talk as a dog, he was already able to speak as a dragon in Equestria so why would it make any difference right? All other pets of the Mane 6 can't speak either, 1 Rarity: Generous, Classy, and Sophisticated... My OC:http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/torque-subject-to-change-r4587 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReGen 1,466 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 (edited) Winona's a dog and dogs don't normally talk. I think it would be cool if she could though.... Maybe an episode about the animals where they talk to each with people voices like in the moviez? Edited September 1, 2013 by Fifi La Fume "I keep the walking on the right side, but I won't judge the next who handles walking on the wrong. 'Cause that's how he wants to be. No difference, see." Cloud of Sounds | YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Fox 5,961 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 This thread appears to be discussing MLP:FiM in some way, shape or form. Thus, it has been sentenced to Show Discussion. This is an automatically generated message, by the way. Happy minion of The Fabulous One! Signature by Midnightive Check out my blog! https://mlpforums.com/blog/1083-sunny-side-den/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon 6,345 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 Well, Spike has always been able to talk, so it would make sense for him to still be able to talk in the real world. Winona, on the other hand, has never been able to talk. Also, it may be that since Spike is most likely smarter than Winona, and probably kept his knowledge when he turned into a dog. Just another theory to put out there. Autumn Blue Moon Clear Skies Summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlong 1,726 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 Because Spike isn't a dog, genius. I know as a dog in the EG universe he was able to talk, but that movie was pretty crazy to begin with. Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qXAcUzrizEHvorGalU5jg?feature=watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2muchpinkie 211 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 I find it interesting that several people are commenting that since dogs can't talk in real life than that;s why she can't talk here, but the show is about talking ponies. Also, cows and mules can talk here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betez 1,735 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 Maybe spike can talk because Twilight taught him to. Maybe Applejack has no need for Winona to talk, which is why she doesn't talk. My OC Stay pony my friends"And ALWAYS remember...to never forget." - Someone who I'm sure has said this before I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Soul 2,614 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 Spike talked in Equestria, so it he should be able to talk in the other world. Winona is just a dog that would remain a dog, so she couldn't talk. 1 Soundcloud-------------------Facebook---------------------------Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limey 524 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 (edited) Because Spike is a magical sparkly scaly purple dragon dog and Winona is just a normal dog. Therefore, Spike is capable of speech. Edited September 1, 2013 by Spess "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReverseFaller 2,484 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 I find this interesting too. I think Spike could talk as a dog in Equestria girls since he could talk as a Dragon in the pony world. Also one guy commented something like "Woah! A talking dog!". Griffons, Dragons, Ponies, and Mules can all talk. Heck, I'm probably even forgetting a few. A lot of random creatures can talk, but a lot of them can't. Now what I find to be funny is that in the episode "A dog a pony show" we saw talking dogs. Now these weren't the same kind of dog as Winona mind you, but they were still dogs. This thread reminds me of the age old question. If Goofy is a dog and can talk, why can't Pluto? Credit for the signature goes to Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseofSpectrum 359 September 2, 2013 Share September 2, 2013 Uhhh... guys, it's a cartoon. Not sure if you've seen more of the kind, but if you do, you'd know some aspects do not make any sense at all. I mean, we're discussing about talking ponies. Don't try to make any sense on what's senseless. Neutral on all threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Lona 382 September 2, 2013 Share September 2, 2013 Like most people here, I think the reason Spike can talk as a dog in the human world is because he could talk as a dragon in the pony world. But you bring up a good point. The two worlds seem to have corrosponding species. By this I mean that the role which ponies fill in the pony world is filled by humans in the human world, and the Mirror turns ponies into humans and vice-versa when they pass through it. Therefore, the role of dragons in the pony world should be filled by a corresponding species in the human world. The Mirror seems to have chosen to have dragons correspond with dogs and so turn dragons into dogs, and THAT is what really makes no sense here because dogs in the human world are nothing like dragons in the pony world (ie, they don't talk). The human world of EQG is not the same as our real life human world, so the rules could be slightly different from ours, but Fluttershy seemed to imply that only humans can talk in their world so I guess it would be difficult to find corresponding human world species for all of the talking species from Equestria. Maybe the Mirror should have just turned Spike into a human too. Maybe the Mirror should just turn all talking species from the pony world into humans. My OC, Tabula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno915 408 September 2, 2013 Share September 2, 2013 in the walt disney stuff, goofy talks all the time. however, pluto only ever gets one line. both are dogs, but only one talks. i think it's just based on which character they want to explore/develop more. This signature was created by coastercrutchfield. |--(0)--| techno915Previously: TARDIS915 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiden_Opsaidoun 23 September 2, 2013 Share September 2, 2013 1. Spike was always able to talk so, it would be fair to have him talk as a dog in the movie. 2. I suppose that since dogs can't talk in real life or in the show, they aren't able to talk at all. I think that's why. I think that is because spike was placed under a more educated life than wiona, in other words, he was taught how to speak. Wiona was not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frith is Magick 1,472 September 9, 2013 Share September 9, 2013 Dogs have been pets and companions since the dawn of mankind, it is natural then, that a dog in the show would be written as a pet incapable of talking. I would like to present the idea that Winona is intelligent and capable of communication, just not using conventional language. Why some animals can talk and others can seems fairly arbitrary. It seems as if livestock (ponies,cows) are capable of talking while other animals aren't. As for Spike being able to talk in the human world, the world has changed and so have the rules. Also, it suits the story for him to be capable of talking. Keep flyin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkieAwesome 66 December 12, 2015 Share December 12, 2015 Because it would of been weird for spike to turn to a human child and follow human twilight around in a high school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarston1 5,965 December 12, 2015 Share December 12, 2015 Because Spike is a dragon in equestria and dragons can talk in the show. Thus when he went to the human world he would still be able to talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyan 122 December 12, 2015 Share December 12, 2015 Dragons in Equestria are wild, but they are as sentient and intelligent beings like ponies and other creatures, such as diamond dogs too. Wiwona is simply a dog, a pet. Just like owlicious or fluttershy's animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtore 2,770 December 12, 2015 Share December 12, 2015 Exactly! Therefore, it is of my opinion that Winona CAN talk, but chooses not to! All the evidence points to this inescapable conclusion!... Well, no. It's more than likely the writers needed spike to exist in the eqg universe in a form that wouldn't raise eyebrows. They really could have chosen any animal, it's just that keeping spike as a dragon might have been a bit too conspicuous. Winona was designed to be a dog through and through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kivil 1,721 December 12, 2015 Share December 12, 2015 Technically not all dragons can talk as we have seen in Dragon Quest. But I would guess if NO OTHER dragon could talk but Spike I would think that when Twilight hatched with magic him she gave the ability to talk ~My life is a bunch of Discord~Yes, the pun was intended~Kivil~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave 28,558 December 12, 2015 Share December 12, 2015 (edited) Spike's a dragon in the pony world and in the case of both ponyland and humanland Spikes they could talk because of magic Edited December 12, 2015 by Santa Megas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlikeable Pony 2,700 December 12, 2015 Share December 12, 2015 You're using Equestria girl's logic as the basis of your question.There's your problem right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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