LordDiscord 289 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 I am here to discuss about the Cutie Mark Crusaders, since the first season Scottaloo, Sweetibell, and Applebloom have been trying to get their cutie mark through out the series and while their antics are funny I feel that by continuously putting it off while constantly teasing us as to what their cutie marks could be is starting to become a little dated. Don't get me wrong I love their antics and find them to be very interesting characters but at the same time I feel that it would be better to just start giving them their cutie marks already. Now for the point I am trying to get to, I feel that giving one of them a cutie mark instead of all of them would become a great lesson in friendship as the one that gains the cutie mark is both overjoyed they got it but also frightened that they will lose there friendship if they show it off only to be reassured that the others is her friend not because she was a blank flank but because they liked who she was thus allowing them to keep their friendship and the other two aspiring on how to get theirs am maybe instead of it being them trying to get it at the same time it becomes a friendly competition as the race to see which one of them will be second to get their cutie mark. What do you all think? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomadic 210 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 I really don't have much of opinion overall on the subject, but I think your idea actually sounds rather interesting. That being said, I'm guessing were going to see the CMC get Cutie Marks during the flag carrying ceremony, thus leaving Babs Seed to be the only CMC without her Cutie Mark. OC Info: Monkshood, the Apothecary, Denarius, the Gambler (In Progress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonater 70 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 I think it could kill off the CMC, but they have to get their cutie marks at one stage.... They cant be blank flanks forever lol My OC: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/smoking-barrel-r5335 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satsuki Kiryuin 1,155 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 I think it could kill off the CMC, but they have to get their cutie marks at one stage.... They cant be blank flanks forever lol Unless the series ends before they get em'. Anyways, I honestly think that if they were to do a sort of episode where one/all of them get a cutie mark, it'd be somewhat sad. Because the thing is, the only reason why they banded together was to earn their cutie marks together. After one of the members gets one, there is no more point for them to be in the CMC anymore, but it brought them lots of memories, soooo.. It'd be a real sad moment, probably. 1 ~Felicity~ @OtarineMusic | Otty's Facebook | Otty's Youtube | Otty's Soundcloud | Otty's Bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomadic 210 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 Unless the series ends before they get em'. Anyways, I honestly think that if they were to do a sort of episode where one/all of them get a cutie mark, it'd be somewhat sad. Because the thing is, the only reason why they banded together was to earn their cutie marks together. After one of the members gets one, there is no more point for them to be in the CMC anymore, but it brought them lots of memories, soooo.. It'd be a real sad moment, probably. But it would also be a some-what realistic moment, and could possibly show that despite maturing faster then your friends you don't truly have to give up your friends or things you enjoyed before that point in time. 2 OC Info: Monkshood, the Apothecary, Denarius, the Gambler (In Progress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerdy Luigi 2,065 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 Simultaneously it is a bad idea. Individually not a bad one. Sweetie Belle needs a buckload of character development anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymags 1,053 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 I don't think they're ever going to do it, unless it's one of the very last episodes. The CMC exists around the fact that they don't have cutie marks and they get into a bunch a shenanigans because of it. While it would be an interesting episode to watch, it would ruin those characters for children. The reason they were created is to show kids that even if they're different there are other people out there like them and they shouldn't be ashamed of who they are. Giving the CMC their cutie marks would be sending the message that those people that were like you can become "normal" and you still can't. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylights 127 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 (edited) I don't think they're ever going to do it, unless it's one of the very last episodes. The CMC exists around the fact that they don't have cutie marks and they get into a bunch a shenanigans because of it. While it would be an interesting episode to watch, it would ruin those characters for children and for skylights. FTFY It would just seem wrong for them to get their cutie marks. They're the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and being blank flanks is just who they are. Making them like every other filly in Ponyville (even if they're special in their own way) would require character changes that I don't want to happen. I'll love Scoots no matter what, but the journey is what makes the CMC great. For that matter, maybe they've already got cutie marks in blank flankery, and unfortunately for them that cutie mark is a big nothing Edited December 17, 2013 by skylights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight and Shira 123 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 If they were given their cutie marks near the end, I personally think that'd be best. For now, they're happy with who they are and I think that they'll need to come to the realization that they can be happy without a cutie mark and it's who they are that makes them special, not what their talent is. At that point, I think they will get their cutie marks. 1 Signature by Pink Mist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek0zoid 1,468 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 Well, here's what I think on the matter. I'm going to bring up last episode's setup. It would've been a fantastic moment for Scootaloo to get her cutie mark. But, they just didn't take the opportunity to do so. Though, can't say I blame them. If one of CMC actually got their cutie mark, what then? Would there be one less crusader? I mean, yeah, they'll still be friends, but one of them will already have their mark while the other two are left in the dust. Signature made by: Rainbow Skywalker My little YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeekySteven (Game (Mostly) and Pony Reviews) (Yes, I'm actually active) My Johari Window thingymabob :http://kevan.org/johari?name=StevenEarthPony ASK ME A QUESTION OR TWO!:http://mlpforums.com/topic/85648-ask-steven-anything-you-want-he-loves-answering-your-questions/#entry2228380 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 there is no more point for them to be in the CMC anymore Maybe not, but that dosen't mean that their friendship has to end it just means that they are one step closer to becoming mares. If one of them gets it before the others it could be a test of their friendship as their could be some potential jealousy but I think they can get through it. If they all get it at once then I suspect that much like how Rainbow Dash's sonic rainboom helped the mane 6 get their cutie marks which in a way tied them together there will likely be something that will bring what will be former CMC yet still current friends together. Getting their cutie marks is what brought them together but it is the bonds and common interests they have formed that will keep them together even after attaining their goal. I think giving one of them a cutie mark right now would be a soon, but eventually having all three of them have one even if it is not all at once could be a great teaching moment if done right. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 I see no problem with one getting theres before the other two. I'm sure they wouldn't just drop each other just because they got there mark (unlike Twist the Traitor. The same pit Daimond Tiara is in, awaits you. xD) My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky McGillyCuddy 956 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 Unless the series ends before they get em'. Cue spin-off series... Flight to the Finish made me wonder if I would prefer having one of the crusaders get their cutie mark at a time or having them all get one at once. I think I'd prefer a separate episode for each Crusader's cutie mark just because the writer wouldn't have to rush any character development, but then I guess the downside is that you're left with the risk of friction between the members. Can somepony who earns their cutie mark continue to be a Crusader? If you'd be so kind as to check out some of my drawings, I would really appreciate feedback. http://mlpforums.com/topic/82464-feedback-is-magic/?hl=feedback+is+magic#entry2127254 http://mlpforums.com/topic/82871-what-happens-when-a-pony-fights-a-griffin/?p=2178588 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 Cue spin-off series... Flight to the Finish made me wonder if I would prefer having one of the crusaders get their cutie mark at a time or having them all get one at once. I think I'd prefer a separate episode for each Crusader's cutie mark just because the writer wouldn't have to rush any character development, but then I guess the downside is that you're left with the risk of friction between the members. Can somepony who earns their cutie mark continue to be a Crusader? I'd say yeah, theres probably a cause in the CMC charter that makes founding members permenent. XD My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomDeSpite 452 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 This is a superb episode idea. If I were you, LordDiscord, I'd seriously contact a staff writer and suggest this as a possibility for later in the series. On 4/12/2014 at 0:00 AM, Miaq_The_Truthful said: This is the internet, not reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordDiscord 289 December 17, 2013 Author Share December 17, 2013 (edited) In my personal opinion I see it more detrimental to have them never get their cutie marks then having them get them and here's why. It delivers a bad message toward children,where as it is true that them being blank flanks can make them both unique and relatable but at the cost of purveying the proper message . If the CMC never get their cutie marks then all it will show is that there is no point in trying to achieve your dream because it will never work, that is the message that I see by them not giving the CMC their cutie marks. It shows them continuously chasing a dream they have no hope of achieving and if their is no hope of achieving something then why bother to try. There are other factors about them that can still make them unique and relatable to children while also allowing them to go down new paths, have you forgotten that Scottaloo still can't fly and SweetiBell still can't use magic these are attributes that can still be explored even if they were to get their cutie marks. If the developers are going to keep these characters blank flanks then they need to focus a episode on explaining why that is and maybe give them so form of job or talent that they find out they are good at and are happy doing even though they don't have a cutie mark as it would atleast show that even if your dream doesn't come true that doesn't mean that its the end of the line and that there is always something out there for you, you just have to find it. This message or something like it is something they will need to take into consideration if they do decide to keep them as blank flanks because showing them continuously trying to earn something and working hard to do it with no results will only discourage children and cause them to not bother rather than atleast giving them some hope that there is a job or something out there for them to work towards. Edited December 17, 2013 by LordDiscord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Adrien Brony 21 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 They really can't be blank flanks forever. At least one of them should have their cutie mark by the end of this season. YouTube: http://youtube.com/cookiefonster1015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzastur 1,719 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 I like your idea and think that having one of them get their mark before the others sets up a bunch of dramatic possibilities which could culminate in some good lessons about friendship, and a pretty interesting set of episodes. Myself, however, I've always seen the CMCs as eventually getting three cutie marks at the same time which reference their unique friendship: the first marks of their kind, totally unique in the land of Equestria. These 3 marks would not be the result of them learning their destiny, but a result of all the effort they've put into their friendship. And the response from the Mane 6 would be something like, "All along, we told you that working hard at getting your cutie marks wasn't the way to get them...but it turns out all that hard work you put into your friendship was your special calling." Ain’t that Equestria / Drop on by / Ain’t that Equestria / Give friendship a try / Ain’t that Equestria / Ponies who fly / Little pink cupcakes for Pinkie Pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenCal 52 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 I could only see this happening in a movie or the show finale, although I wouldn't be angry if they got it earlier. Problem is it would restrict the amount of episode they have together because the fact they are still looking for the talent's is a big part of their character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest90210 3,569 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 What will most likely happen is they will have them all 3 get them at the same time near the end of the series. What I think should happen is they should get them separately across a few episodes sometime near the end of this season or next season. It would be great to have a episode where one of the CMC has no cutie mark while the others do and they have to cope with that. It's starting to get a little repetitive that they don't have their cutie marks yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 December 17, 2013 Share December 17, 2013 I don't think it's bad. It shows that each of them have grown as characters, to know that they went through a lot to get to the point of their destiny that they desired for a long time. They will still be friends though. Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2muchpinkie 211 December 18, 2013 Share December 18, 2013 (edited) Unless the series ends before they get em'. Anyways, I honestly think that if they were to do a sort of episode where one/all of them get a cutie mark, it'd be somewhat sad. Because the thing is, the only reason why they banded together was to earn their cutie marks together. After one of the members gets one, there is no more point for them to be in the CMC anymore, but it brought them lots of memories, soooo.. It'd be a real sad moment, probably. Well, here's what I think on the matter. I'm going to bring up last episode's setup. It would've been a fantastic moment for Scootaloo to get her cutie mark. But, they just didn't take the opportunity to do so. Though, can't say I blame them. If one of CMC actually got their cutie mark, what then? Would there be one less crusader? I mean, yeah, they'll still be friends, but one of them will already have their mark while the other two are left in the dust. Cue spin-off series... Flight to the Finish made me wonder if I would prefer having one of the crusaders get their cutie mark at a time or having them all get one at once. I think I'd prefer a separate episode for each Crusader's cutie mark just because the writer wouldn't have to rush any character development, but then I guess the downside is that you're left with the risk of friction between the members. Can somepony who earns their cutie mark continue to be a Crusader? No there wouldn't be. Did we all forget about the Cutiepox episode? Even if it was a fake, just look at Sweetie Belle's and Scootlaoo's reactions to Appelbloom. "Applebloom you got your cutie mark! "Our friend is the most special pony EVER! No anger. No jealousy. They were flat out overjoyed and ecstatic for their friend. Besides the CMC is 'a club devoted to helping ponies find their cutie marks.' (From One bad apple), so yes they still could be one. Even if one of them gets a mark, that one wouldn't rest until she could help the others get there's too. Their friendship was initially born out of mutual understanding, that not having a mark and getting bullied for it hurts. But they've grown past that and had many adventures and fun together. Why in the world would one of them getting one lead to, "K Thanks, Bye" after all they'd been through together? Edited December 18, 2013 by Never2muchpinkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Patches 138 December 18, 2013 Share December 18, 2013 What if the CMC's cutiemarks are their special ability to be friends forever it seems very plausible that might be the case because if you watch their episodes there not exactly friends 100% of the time i think that yes it's kinda ridiculous that they don't have a cutie mark yet but still it's just a theory i have *shrugs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen 1,354 December 18, 2013 Share December 18, 2013 I am here to discuss about the Cutie Mark Crusaders, since the first season Scottaloo, Sweetibell, and Applebloom have been trying to get their cutie mark through out the series and while their antics are funny I feel that by continuously putting it off while constantly teasing us as to what their cutie marks could be is starting to become a little dated. Don't get me wrong I love their antics and find them to be very interesting characters but at the same time I feel that it would be better to just start giving them their cutie marks already. Now for the point I am trying to get to, I feel that giving one of them a cutie mark instead of all of them would become a great lesson in friendship as the one that gains the cutie mark is both overjoyed they got it but also frightened that they will lose there friendship if they show it off only to be reassured that the others is her friend not because she was a blank flank but because they liked who she was thus allowing them to keep their friendship and the other two aspiring on how to get theirs am maybe instead of it being them trying to get it at the same time it becomes a friendly competition as the race to see which one of them will be second to get their cutie mark. What do you all think? Tbh, I think this is exactly what they should do with the CMC. They've been giving countless hints what their special talents are, particularly Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle whose talents seem to be the most well defined talents (Scootaloo with her scooter, Sweetie Belle with her singing/musical talent). What would be even more interesting is if Scootaloo could learn to fly and integrate her flying and scooter skills together. Somehow, I think that Scootaloo will obtain her cutie mark the moment she learns to fly as a matter of fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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