Soapbox time! We've got some interesting opinions this week, so hopefully you all can find something fun to discuss with these. As always, we are open for submissions on these. If you'd like to submit your own soapbox, hit up this post for infos.
As always, these are the opinions of fandom members, not us here at EQD.
Have some headlines:
- Are Spike and Mina Together?
- Princess Luna: The Underrated Hero
- The Elements of Harmony Throughout Time
- Top 5 Reasons Why Fluttershy is Adorable in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Are Spike and Mina Together?
By Double C
By Double C
The 10th anniversary of IDW comics showed many things that made it interesting. But while it showed what the writers had to deal with bad fans, what probably got some like Silver Quill surprised is Mina returned in Spike’s house. For those who don’t know she first appeared in Friends Forever issue 14 when she assisted Spike and Luna in Fillydelphia. She is the manager of a comic shop and like Spike enjoys comics like the Power Ponies and a dragon superhero name Flashfire. She is also a huge fan of Princess Luna that when they meet she got so thrilled she fainted with Spike catching her before her head could hit the floor. She also has mention she ships her with Sombra while her friend ships her with Discord. So this is where Lumbra and Lunacord started for those who like either one.
Like many others, fans started to ship Spike and Mina which is called Spina even though this one is less known. Before season 6, she was the only dragon who was kind to Spike without being bullied for being different. This is due to Mina living among both dragons and ponies where Spike grew up with ponies. An example is that Spike original view on dragons was negative but Mina explains that just because one bad dragon doesn’t mean all are bad. This would help him understand how different Thorax was to the others Changelings who would eventually become the new ruler.
So the question is, when did she moved to Canterlot, what job does she have, and what is her current relationship with Spike? Due to her being in comics she could have open a new comic store in Canterlot after Twilight became the new ruler and Spike comes in to both buy new comics and chat with her. She could help Spike out with both his advisor and ambassador roles. Since she is still a fan of Luna, she knows a lot more about her including what led to her fall to darkness. I say this because I still feel Twilight and Spike did had a fall out somewhere in their life time and ones like Mina and Flash had to fixed it. I can see her lecture Twilight about listing and respect Spike or else history will repeat itself. It also be interesting what Ember and Smolder would think of her which is surprising IDW never did a story in the past. I think she would get along with Gabby and the 3 would go to lots of comic conventions.
While this ship is good for Spike to move on from Rarity but like any of the previews comics it’s up to the fans if they are cannon or not. Because the show and comics hardly have any parallels with each other I only see the comics as storytelling like the Dragon Ball Z movies. But could see the 10th anniversary as cannon since this would be part of the spinoff that ones like me and Not-Yet-A-Brony would read. I like seeing Spike collecting the things from his friends, adopted family, and the princesses especially all the Celestia and Mirror Sombra items. I think Mina helped him collect in a good way so when all those he cared are gone than he has something to remember them by and the 2 became close in the collection hunt. If Mane 5 does meet Spike, them seeing all his collections would be exiting.
The Elements of Harmony Throughout Time
By: Otaku-sempai
By: Otaku-sempai
The Elements of Harmony evolve through several permutations in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and on into G5. We are introduced to them through the Mane 6 (Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Applejack. Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Rarity) but see variant versions of the Elements in the Pillars of Harmony and later in G5. Let's see if we can break down exactly how the various versions of the Elements relate to each other over time. I'm going to leave the Young Six/Student Six out of this because their relationship to the Elements seems to be a bit fluid.
Beauty (Mistmane) = Generosity (Rarity) = Empathy (Misty Brightdawn)
Bravery (Flash Magnus) = Loyalty (Rainbow Dash) = Courage (Zipp Storm)
Healing (Mage Meadowbrook) = Kindness (Fluttershy) = Kindness (Hitch Trailblazer)
Hope (Somnambula) = Laughter (Pinkie Pie) = Creativity (Izzy Moonbow)
Sorcery (Star Swirl the Bearded) = Magic (Twilight Sparkle) = Hope (Sunny Starscout)
Strength (Rockhoof) = Honesty (Applejack) = Confidence (Pipp Petals)
If we can consider this to be accurate then it's interesting to note that Hope re-aligns in G5 to be more connected to Magic (Friendship) than to Laughter. Thoughts?
Princess Luna: The Underrated Hero
By: Victoon
When we think of the heroes of Friendship is Magic, most of us immediately think of the mane 6. But there's one hero who often goes overlooked, despite being an integral part of the show: Princess Luna.
Princess Luna was the original villain of the show. She was banished to the moon by her sister Princess Celestia for a thousand years before being freed by Twilight and her friends in the first season. But unlike other villains, Luna was not just defeated and forgotten about. Instead, she was given a chance to redeem herself and become a valuable member of the show's cast.
Luna's journey from villain to hero is one of the most compelling story arcs in the entire show. She struggles with her guilt over what she did as Nightmare Moon, and she has to learn how to fit in with the other ponies and make friends. And despite facing many obstacles along the way, she never gives up on her quest for redemption.
But Luna is more than just a redeemed villain. She's also an incredibly powerful and important character in the show's mythology. As the princess of the night, she controls the stars and the moon and is responsible for keeping the balance between day and night. Without her, the world of My Little Pony would be a very different place.
And yet, Luna often gets overlooked in favor of her sister Celestia, who is seen as the more powerful and influential of the two. But Luna deserves just as much respect and admiration as Celestia does. She's just as powerful, just as important, and just as deserving of our love and appreciation.
So the next time you watch a Luna episode, take a moment to appreciate Princess Luna. She may not be the most obvious hero, but she's one of the most important and inspiring characters in the entire show. And she deserves our love and respect just as much as any other character.
Top 5 Reasons Why Fluttershy is Adorable
By: Orix
1.) Her Shyness and Timidity
Fluttershy's shyness and timidity are some of her most endearing qualities. She's soft-spoken and gentle, and she's often afraid to speak up for herself. But her quiet nature makes her all the more adorable, especially when she's trying to be brave or assertive.
2.) Her Love for Animals
Fluttershy's love for animals is another reason why she's so adorable. She's incredibly compassionate and caring towards all creatures, big and small. Her gentle nature and ability to communicate with animals make her a truly unique and lovable character.
3.) Her Cute and Innocent Appearance
With her long pink mane and tail, big green eyes, and delicate wings, Fluttershy has one of the cutest and most innocent appearances of all the ponies. Her cute design perfectly matches her sweet personality and gentle demeanor.
4.) Her Squeaky Voice
Fluttershy's soft and squeaky voice is another one of her adorable qualities. Her timid nature often makes her speak in a whisper, which only adds to her cuteness factor. And when she does manage to speak up, her voice is so sweet and gentle that it's hard not to fall in love with her.
5.) Her Kind and Selfless Heart
Finally, Fluttershy's kind and selfless heart make her one of the most adorable characters in the show. She's always putting the needs of others before her own, and her caring nature is a shining example of what it means to be a true friend.
