Why do so many people dislike Rarity so much and like Rainbow Dash so much?

[veryoriginalponyname 121]

Believe it or not, but the mane 6 pony I've getting the most hate recently (and I've been looking all over) is neither Dash nor Rarity.

 

It's Fluttershy.

 

Maybe it's backlash from winning that favorite pony poll The Hub (RIP) did a while back or something, but it just seems like recently everyone's coming out and saying they've had it with her. I don't really care or anything, since she's my least favorite mane 6, but still, I'm kinda surprised.

 

Also, RD and Rarity are my two favorite mane 6 ponies. Give them an episode, Hasbro!

[RarityFan01 2,444]

I think they should make Rarity and Rainbow Dash do a lot of things together in season 5 so that people who hate Rarity but love Rainbow Dash (or vice versa) can't praise the pony they love without praising the pony they hate. I love them both (Although I did used to hat Rainbow Dash.) so I'm perfectly fine. I can praise them both.  

 

Bronies can be hypocrites. 

 

Rainbow Dash is a show off. People love her.

Trixie is a show off. People love her. 

Rarity is a show off. Suddenly, that draws the line. 

 

Even though Rarity is willing to let other ponies have the spotlight instead of her. Rainbow Dash would put her friends before her dreams, but she loves being the center of attention. 

 

They both where outshined by somepony else. They where both jealous, but Rarity acknowledged it and put it aside and continued to encourage Fluttershy to shine. Rainbow Dash didn't do the same with the Mysterious Mare Do Well. So while both ponies love the center of attention, it isn't far to point Rarity out when she can deal with it much better than Rainbow Dash... most of the time... 

 

As for selfishness: It actually adds contrast to both generosity and loyalty. They both care a lot about themselves, but they also both care about others, too. I will not deny that they are selfish. However, people blow Rarity's selfishness out of proportion.  They both are selfish, but they both can put others before them at times, even giving up on their dreams. 

 

In fact, Rarity and Rainbow Dash are very similar. People put them as opposites because of their gender expressions, but they are very similar. They love attention, they have big dreams, they care about their friends deeply but can be selfish, they have a lot of pride in what they do, they can be very arrogant, I'm sure I can list more. Sure the stuff they enjoy may be different, but they aren't. Hating one of them and loving the other makes no sense. I realized that after realizing how similar they are. Then I started loving Rainbow Dash. 

[Unlikeable Pony 2,698]

I think a big part of dash's Popularity is her style and design. She's got a classic adventure hero setup: Really flashy and eye catching color scheme, spiky hair, boisterous attitude, a dream, and she's the pony most inclined to adventure (Though Ironically she sees much, MUCH less action and fighting than twilight).

As such, she appeals to the individuals who like the more magical girl aspects of the show and the adventure portions. Rarity on the other hand lends herself far more to slice of life style stuff, which is something which took a while to grab hold with fans, hence her S1 low position. But now? Dang, Rarity tends to actually do very well with older fans: Over at Ponychan, she won the favorite pony census the past couple of years in a row.

 

 

 

 

That being said, I do think Rarity does very poorly with the target audience it seems; her character and appeal probably work best with older fans who appreciate her focus on her career and who she is, while the little girls are more entranced by things like bright colors like RD and Pinkie, or by the princess motif of Twilight.

I'd actually like to see data from the younger crowd (and only them) of their favorite ponies.

[twilightfan 12]

 

 

Rarity likes to show off fancy, it's just a case of an aritst showcasing their work.

 rarity don't understand that not everypony likes fansy

[cider float 2,537]

Is this thread even applicable anymore?

 

For instance, here's a survey taken in 2012. As you can see, it ranks Rarity is being quite the unpopular pony.

 

 

 

Just a personal note - this isn't actually as bad as it looks for Rarity. If you look across the numbers at the bottom, you'd see Rarity achieved 145 votes as a first favorite pony, whereas Rainbow, in 5th place, received 160 - only 15 more votes. Not ideal for lovely lady Rarity, but it isn't as nearly as bad as it looks

 

 

Now, here's the same survey taken at the end of 2014:

 

 

That looks like a pretty huge improvement in popularity for lovely lady Rarity, if I do say so myself This leads me to the impression that this discussion hardly applies to the current state of the fandom anymore

 

 

I AM NOT ALONE IN THINKING THIS TOPIC IS OUTDATED

 

I demand an explanation over why this thread is still being discussed in a modern-fandom context over a cup of tea and some crumpets.

 

Thank you for your patience, everyone, and have a wonderful day.

 

 

2012 is such a long time ago by considering the lifespan of MLP. That was when the fandom was pretty much born so any information from 2012 is not applicable with now. The seasons have drastically changed and we probably got a whole new breed of bronies these days. I would say Rainbow Dash is at the top nowadays, Rarity a little more close to the middle and Fluttershy would be at the bottom. 

[RarityFan01 2,444]

I think the Rarity hate is dying down. It's hard to hate a pony who is the reason your favorite pony is able to achieve her dreams, and Rarity haters were typically Rainbow Dash fans. 

 

Unfortunately, there are still "bronies" who want her dead. (I know, it's extreme, but some actually want her dead.) But for the most part, bronies are neutral about her. She's not their favorite, but she's not horrible either. (There are Rarity fans who see her as their favorite, but most don't)

[taryncoda03 52]

Rarity lands at number 3 in the mane 6 for me.  I do really like her and I can see how people wouldn't like her personality because she seems snooty and conceited.  She really isn't that bad if people could look past her seemingly snooty attitude.  She's very kind and generous.  I don't understand how people like Rainbow Dash.  She is very selfish and annoying with how she thinks she has to be cool all the time.  She's the one out of any of the ponies that would remind me of the popular kids at school, not Rarity.  But I also figure that it is perhaps how colorful she is that a lot of people seem attracted to her.  She does LOOK cool but I do not like her personality one bit.  

[Mesme Rize 15,683]

Okay, i am probably going into a mindfield now, but please let me talk.

 

Rarity is my least favorite of the mane 6. But that dosen't mean i really hate her, considering her episodes are very good most of the time. I simply can't work with anything that has to do with high society, fashion and all that other fru-fru stuff, like Spike would say. Rarity loves all of these things and that's why i pretty much barely can relate to her.

 

That's not Raritys fault as a character, it's just the way i am. Please don't shoot me.

[Frostgage 7,975]

I think it's because Rarity and Dashie's personalities stand out more than the rest of the mane 6. That kind of eccentricity leads to more passionate fans and haters.

[TheLeastEvil 50]

I really don't hate Rarity, but it has always hurt me to see her attacking Applejack like she is a stupid and lowly character. Mostly, it frustrates me because I am reminded that many people see my entire state as uncivilized and uneducated.

[Celli 4,337]

I say they're both amazing characters, and tied for my second favorite mane 6(probably even character in general). I can kind of understand why some people hate certain characters, Twilight, Rares, Dash, all of 'em. I like them both for having really interesting quirks and traits, I'd say they're the most rounded characters in the show. (Twi's still my favorite, mostly due to relating to her quite a bit, and maybe a little personal bias )

As for why people hate either one,

Rarity: too girly, vane, obsessed with guys at a couple points, her demeanor might turn some off. (I think all of those are exaggerated, by the way)

Rainbow Dash: Arrogant, Hot-headed, selfish, only cares about being the best and not just trying your best. (Again, I feel those traits are exaggerated)

Some people just can't be pleased; biased towards a character. There's nothing wrong with any of it.

[M'gann M'orzz 745]

I really don't hate Rarity, but it has always hurt me to see her attacking Applejack like she is a stupid and lowly character. Mostly, it frustrates me because I am reminded that many people see my entire state as uncivilized and uneducated.

Her and AJ are practically best friends though, they just bicker a lot, but deep down they greatly respect the other, they wouldn't hang out as much as we see them together if they didn't.

[cider float 2,537]

Probably has to do with if people relate to the characters or not. I don't relate to any of the ponies I just watch them for entertainment. 

[Script Dangles 231]

I can only speak for myself with regard to Rarity:  I was not a fan until I saw "Rarity Investigates!" (which was just today!).  I thought she was a one-dimensional character that offered little but drama to the story.  This episode changed a lot for me, though.  I appreciate her a lot more than I did before.

 

I think the writers of the show have done a really nice job balancing all the characters.  They all have different things that you can appreciate about them, if you're looking for them.  Rarity included, as I've discovered.   :grin2: 

[M'gann M'orzz 745]

Probably has to do with if people relate to the characters or not. I don't relate to any of the ponies I just watch them for entertainment. 

I love this show for a bunch of reasons, but Iv never cared so much about relating to characters, It's good if you can but Iv always felt it's a lazy way to determine a favorite, and I don't really see the appeal in wanting to watch someone as similar to you as possible.

[cider float 2,537]

I love this show for a bunch of reasons, but Iv never cared so much about relating to characters, It's good if you can but Iv always felt it's a lazy way to determine a favorite, and I don't really see the appeal in wanting to watch someone as similar to you as possible.

Yeah you and me both. I just watch for the fun of it. 

[zombienixon 330]

It could be a number of reasons. It could be that everyone has a unique personality, and are drawn more to some character traits more than others and dislike some character traits that others find appealing.  Personally, I think it's just because they don't know any better.

[Wonderbolt 68]

I would suspect becasue male Bronys can relate to Rainbow Dash the easiest with her being a tomboy and find Rarity the hardest to relate to being the most feminine (and the only mane six member who matches the medias idea of how a woman should "behave").

 

  However Rainbow and Rarity are my 1st favourite and 3rd favourite respectively. I like Rainbows colour scheme and the fact she is a jerk with a heart of gold. I like Rarity becasue she has some brilliant quotes.

[Kivil 1,721]

I think people like RD more is because she is the typical tomboyish girl that is a total badass and people don't like rarity because she makes the show target what it is actually going for.... Little girls

[M'gann M'orzz 745]

I think people like RD more is because she is the typical tomboyish girl that is a total badass and people don't like rarity because she makes the show target what it is actually going for.... Little girls

 

Too bad for them that it's Rarity's episodes that actaully tend to deal with more slightly more adult issues.

[cider float 2,537]

Rarity and Fluttershy used to been the funniest characters during season 1 and 2 but afterwards they have gotten as boring as Rainbow Dash.

[RarityFan01 2,444]

I think people hate Rarity because she fits into the female stereotype. It's pretty sexist, but a lot of people are against femininity. Feminists things it's an example or particracy, misogynists hate anything feminine, feminine men are even hated by homosexual men who think they reinforce the stereotype. People think all feminine people will cry when they break a nail or stuff like that. 

 

 

 

I cry when I break a nail. It hurts. When it doesn't, it keeps catching on stuff until it's ripped off.

 

[Luigi 7,869]

I have no clue. I actually like both Rarity AND Rainbow Dash. I just didn't grow up in an elite household like Rarity did. I think that may be a contributing factor to why people don't like her as much as Rainbow Dash, but don't take it for actual reasoning. It's just a bold prediction.

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

 

 

I just didn't grow up in an elite household like Rarity did

 

Neither did she, actually. Rarity's fancy accent and upper class mannerisms are more of an attempt to defy her roots than to live up to them.

 

[RarityFan01 2,444]

I have no clue. I actually like both Rarity AND Rainbow Dash. I just didn't grow up in an elite household like Rarity did. I think that may be a contributing factor to why people don't like her as much as Rainbow Dash, but don't take it for actual reasoning. It's just a bold prediction.

I grew up in a poor household where I got food from the local church. That is the opposite of elite. 

 

I love Rarity, though. (I also love Rainbow Dash despite me not being a sports fan.)