This picture explains why MLP FIM is the best cartoon

[83awsm 234]

Just another example of how FiM breaks the stereotypical limits of normal childish cartoons. Developing such unique and complex characters definitely gave the show a huge boost when it came to developing the storyline for episodes.

 

[FLARE 952]

You cannot do the same thing to any other character, rarity confirmed as best pony 2012.

[Inactive01 5,299]

I was really skeptical of Rarity's character at first, but she just gets better and better. Good job Hasbro.

[Chigens and Kay 3,832]

Finally a thread where everyone doesn't hate on Rarity?? I'm surprised.

[TOMahwk 351]

Rarity still remains my least favorite.

 

Now this doesn't mean I hate her...

 

In fact I think she's a great character, and I've grown respect for her in recent episodes. In fact, in "Putting Your Hoof Down", I thought that the Rarity/Pinky Pie combo was genius.

 

I just happen to relate with her the least.

Edited March 25, 2012 by TOMahwk

[Radiance64 7,053]

Rarity not only breaks stereotypes, she could also break your face! She's beauty and the badass! I knew Rarity was best pony from the first time I layed my eyes on her...

[Key Gear 6,663]

How in the world did I miss this thread when it was first posted? I completely agree with everything in the OP.

 

When I first started watching the show, I thought that Rarity was the stereotypical super-girly character. As I watched more episodes, I came to realize how completely wrong I was with my first impressions.

 

I actually have a really hard time picking favorites out of the mane 6, but I can say without hesitation that I greatly respect the show's characterization of Rarity.

 

In fact, the most recent few episodes have moved Rarity even further away from my first impressions of the character. I can now say that if I had to pick a single favorite character, I would be very tempted to say Rarity.

 

So, yeah, she went from being one of my least favorite characters to one of my most favorite characters over the course of the show. This kind of character development is definitely one of the reasons that I like this show.

[FedoraMemes 582]

How in the world did I miss this thread when it was first posted? I completely agree with everything in the OP.

 

When I first started watching the show, I thought that Rarity was the stereotypical super-girly character. As I watched more episodes, I came to realize how completely wrong I was with my first impressions.

 

I actually have a really hard time picking favorites out of the mane 6, but I can say without hesitation that I greatly respect the show's characterization of Rarity.

 

In fact, the most recent few episodes have moved Rarity even further away from my first impressions of the character. I can now say that if I had to pick a single favorite character, I would be very tempted to say Rarity.

 

So, yeah, she went from being one of my least favorite characters to one of my most favorite characters over the course of the show. This kind of character development is definitely one of the reasons that I like this show.

 

This is the same for me.

 

I first thought she was a melodramatic girly character, but as I began to watch more episodes, I realised that there was much more to her.

[NyxTheShield 91]

iI was expecting a random gif but this was nice.

[Chickey 383]

I agree.

 

I love how the characters are in this show. They all have very cool and unique personalities.

[pinkie pie agent of random 8]

Something that I realized while watching the show was that every time. EVERY TIME, I thought I was getting sick of a pony suddenly there would be a focus episode about them and I would be entirely on board. Rarity originally got on my nerves, but then she had the episode where she wined her way out of the diamond dogs. Pinkie Pie was originally my least favorite pony and then there was the parasprites and the pinkie sense and every other crazy thing she randomly knew how to do. Even when applejack was getting a little boring because she's kind of the "always good pony" we had the "I didn't learn anything" letter to Celestia. I don't think that it's just the breaking of stereotypes that makes MLP a better show, I think it's the legitimate depth that goes into revealing more about the characters.

[Jon the VGNerd 885]

Rarity isn't the only pony who is a fashion designer; I'm also a designer when it comes to drawing or adding designs to vehicles for a certain racing game.

[Steamgamer27 170]

I didn't have the time to come up with a statement about how I felt with Rarity's description so I went with this instead:

 

At first glance she may seem like a typical debutant, vain and entitled, but it's simply not so! Generous to a fault, she's believes so badly that the world should be beautiful she's all too eager to simply give away the designs she's worked so hard on and to offer anypony a custom Rarity makeover. And should you make it through one; you'll learn that Rarity's greatest beauty is her heart.

 

- Hasbro.com

[Yellow Diamond 7,569]

I'm with other bronies on this: I can't believe I didn't realize Rarity averts the commonly exploited trope of the "pretty girl" being the antagonist. In most other shows, she would be the pony to humiliate others, underscore their flaws, and flaunt herself as the most beautiful pony in all of Equestria. Rarity's primary antagonism would be aimed at Twilight, books mart and socially awkward as she is, perpetuating the "popular girl vs. bookworm" trope. In short, we would have Rarity playing the role of the Great and Powerful Trixie in almost every episode: vain, spiteful, and patronizing. It's really hard to think about...

 

Instead, we have Rarity who, in spite of her flaws, is kind hearted and caring; her first instinct is to provide for a pony rather than knock her down a peg for self-satisfaction. Rarity is such a wonderful subversion of the aforementioned tropes that I appreciate her even more now that I this has come to my attention. She is a hallmark of the richness of the characters involved in MLP: FiM. In fact, Lauren Faust did a wonderful job crafting personalities who could easily be thought of as, at a glance, regurgitated for kids. Take a look at the Mane Six:

 

Twilight Sparkle: solitary bookworm---but learns to value friendship and social relationships.

Pinkie Pie: bubbly and apparently single-minded---but cares deeply for her friends and displays a variety of uncanny skills.

Rainbow Dash: the speed obsessed jock---but needs her friends in order to succeed and doesn't hesitate to assist them.

Fluttershy: passive and caring---but roars like a lion when her friends are threatened.

Rarity: glamorous fashionista---but deeply desires to provide for the needs of her friends.

Applejack: simple country girl---but comes to understand friends as a source of strength.

 

I guess I took all of this for granted. Now it feels as if I've rediscovered the characters.

Edited March 25, 2012 by Thereisnospoon303

[FedoraMemes 582]

I'm with other bronies on this: I can't believe I didn't realize Rarity averts the commonly exploited trope of the "pretty girl" being the antagonist. In most other shows, she would be the pony to humiliate others, underscore their flaws, and flaunt herself as the most beautiful pony in all of Equestria. Rarity's primary antagonism would be aimed at Twilight, books mart and socially awkward as she is, perpetuating the "popular girl vs. bookworm" trope. In short, we would have Rarity playing the role of the Great and Powerful Trixie in almost every episode: vain, spiteful, and patronizing. It's really hard to think about...

 

Instead, we have Rarity who, in spite of her flaws, is kind hearted and caring; her first instinct is to provide for a pony rather than knock her down a peg for self-satisfaction. Rarity is such a wonderful subversion of the aforementioned tropes that I appreciate her even more now that I this has come to my attention. She is a hallmark of the richness of the characters involved in MLP: FiM. In fact, Lauren Faust did a wonderful job crafting personalities who could easily be thought of as, at a glance, regurgitated for kids. Take a look at the Mane Six:

 

Twilight Sparkle: solitary bookworm---but learns to value friendship and social relationships.

Pinkie Pie: bubbly and apparently single-minded---but cares deeply for her friends and displays a variety of uncanny skills.

Rainbow Dash: the speed obsessed jock---but needs her friends in order to succeed and doesn't hesitate to assist them.

Fluttershy: passive and caring---but roars like a lion when her friends are threatened.

Rarity: glamorous fashionista---but deeply desires to provide for the needs of her friends.

Applejack: simple country girl---but comes to understand friends as a source of strength.

 

I guess I took all of this for granted. Now it feels as if I've rediscovered the characters.

 

I feel that too.

[Cloud_Jumper_189 56]

I'm with other bronies on this: I can't believe I didn't realize Rarity averts the commonly exploited trope of the "pretty girl" being the antagonist. In most other shows, she would be the pony to humiliate others, underscore their flaws, and flaunt herself as the most beautiful pony in all of Equestria. Rarity's primary antagonism would be aimed at Twilight, books mart and socially awkward as she is, perpetuating the "popular girl vs. bookworm" trope. In short, we would have Rarity playing the role of the Great and Powerful Trixie in almost every episode: vain, spiteful, and patronizing. It's really hard to think about... Instead, we have Rarity who, in spite of her flaws, is kind hearted and caring; her first instinct is to provide for a pony rather than knock her down a peg for self-satisfaction. Rarity is such a wonderful subversion of the aforementioned tropes that I appreciate her even more now that I this has come to my attention. She is a hallmark of the richness of the characters involved in MLP: FiM. In fact, Lauren Faust did a wonderful job crafting personalities who could easily be thought of as, at a glance, regurgitated for kids. Take a look at the Mane Six: Twilight Sparkle: solitary bookworm---but learns to value friendship and social relationships. Pinkie Pie: bubbly and apparently single-minded---but cares deeply for her friends and displays a variety of uncanny skills. Rainbow Dash: the speed obsessed jock---but needs her friends in order to succeed and doesn't hesitate to assist them. Fluttershy: passive and caring---but roars like a lion when her friends are threatened. Rarity: glamorous fashionista---but deeply desires to provide for the needs of her friends. Applejack: simple country girl---but comes to understand friends as a source of strength. I guess I took all of this for granted. Now it feels as if I've rediscovered the characters.

I don't agree, but your post made me want to agree. That was beautiful :')

[Discordian 6,015]

We have Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon to fill the bitchy antagonist role.

 

Seriously though, all of the characters break stereotypes one way or another and that's one reason the characters of MLP make the show as awesome as it is.

[Envy 6,162]

It's funny because when I first started watching the show and I first noticed Rarity in the Phoenix episode (the second episode I watched) I thought that Rarity actually was an antagonistic character.

[Yellow Diamond 7,569]

I don't agree, but your post made me want to agree. That was beautiful :')

 

With which parts do you not agree, if I may ask? I'm curious since it does pertain to the topic at hand, not because I necessarily want to debate the issue.

[Cloud_Jumper_189 56]

With which parts do you not agree, if I may ask? I'm curious since it does pertain to the topic at hand, not because I necessarily want to debate the issue.

Mehh... I just find it hard to like the character of Rarity as much as the others. I by no means hate her, but she's just not my kind of person, even though I can appreciate her character for those reasons... I may have to rewatch some Rarity episodes and try to figure my opinion out properly :L

[pondus30 152]

+1 from me!!!

[Fluttershy4life 150]

THIS THIS THIS

I actually love that picture, because it's true usually the pretty and fashionable ones in shows are ditzy and are usually the mean girl

[Twi Rubix 726]

This doesn't get Rarity up on my list, but this is a really good point!

[Spark 101]

This is why I watch the show. The characters are well made and seem to get better and better with each episode.

[hurricaneshy 16]

I've never noticed this before, and it's awesome. It made me appreciate Rarity a lot more. :3