Soapbox time, where the fandom expresses its opinions! 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:
- MLP What If. . . Applejack’s Parents Were Still Alive
- Trixie and Discord have alot in common
- CELESTIA IS BESTIA
- I Want to Visit Ponyville
MLP What If. . . Applejack’s Parents Were Still Alive
By Double C
By Double C
Seeing the parents of the Mane 6 was an exhalent addition to the show and comics. Out of the 6 parents, Applejack’s parents Bright Mac and Pear Butter (Buttercup) were among fan favorites due to being inspired by Romeo and Juliet. But it was sad that they died of unknown reasons since they were so well developed. But if the writers instead kept them alive than there were many stories they would have added.
One of the best things with them alive is being with the other parents of the Mane 6. Fans have made many fan arts of their parents being together especially during mother’s and father’s day. It would be fun to see how all the parents deal with each other with their own personalities and traditions. While they would disagree on many things but would agree they love their children. If the Mane 6 were in trouble, they would all pitch in and help including dealing with minor villains.
Big Mac and Pear Cup dealing with Flim and Flam would also be interesting to see. If Applejack the rest of her family get angry and annoyed when they see them, just how her parents would be more. Bright Mac would give each of them a black eye for putting his mother in danger and learn to be on their best behavior when he’s around or Applejack will call her father.
Pear Butter would shine the most when it comes to dealing with both Spoiled Rich and her father Grand Pear. It’s unknown what relationship they had with either Filthy or Spoiled Rich but perhaps good with Filthy and bad for Spoiled. If Pear Butter knew how Spoiled treated her daughter Diamond Tiara, she would tell her to start treating her own daughter better or she would convince Filthy to take action like divorce. The episode The Perfect Pear is among the best in the show for it balance both heartwarming and sad moments. We can agree that Grand Pears greatest regret is not apologizing to his daughter before she died for marrying an apple. But if she were alive, Pear Butter would have avoided seeing him while her children feel confused. But they would reunite and rekindle their father and daughter relationship and give readers the same hard warming moment as the episode did.
Trixie and Discord have alot in common
By: FlareGun45
By: FlareGun45
Remember in To Where and Back Again? Trixie and Discord were like, the biggest bickerers in the group, and alota people seemed to like their dynamic? Well, really makes sense how the two of them don't get along, cause they both have alot in common!
First off, they're both narcissists. They both have very high opinions of themselves, thinking they're better than everypony else as they show off their magics - one of them having more powerful magic than the other - but still equally full of it.
Another common thing, and this one is the more obvious, they're both reformed villains. They both committed chaos in Ponyville specifically, when Trixie had the Alicorn Amulet, and Discord was still evil, and were both defeated by the Mane 6 in very different ways.
But what made the two of them more in control, and a bit more humble, it's when they met their very closest friend in their respectable redemption episodes - when Fluttershy befriended Discord and lead to his reformation, and when Starlight befriended Trixie which led to her into becoming more humble. Trixie put more effort into her reformation than Discord though, but they both made up for it in the end.
Kinda makes me wonder why Discord and Trixie have such a negative dynamic towards eachother. Well, alota in times in life, people don't really like other people when they see too much of themselves in them, especially their negative aspects - we shoulda seen a bit more of their dynamic other than the occasional bickering, cause their dynamic coulda really led to something.
Discord claims he really wants to help Trixie with her shows, but of course, Trixie rejected it in her own sarcastic way - woulda been an interesting episode right there to see where it would lead.
CELESTIA IS BESTIA
By: #1 CELESTIA FAN, LUNA IS LAME
By: #1 CELESTIA FAN, LUNA IS LAME
Alright, so let's talk about Princess Celestia – the regal ruler of Equestria who's basically the sun incarnate, both literally and figuratively! Now, if you're a Pony aficionado like me, you already know that Celestia is basically the PEAK pony princess right? I mean, she's been holding it down in Canterlot for 1000 years with no helpt at all, keeping the sun rising and setting on time like clockwork.
First off, can we just appreciate how graceful and majestic Celestia is? Like, have you seen her flowing mane and those wings? She's like the epitome of elegance, gliding through the sky like a total boss. And let's not forget about her wisdom – seriously, this mare knows everything! From solving friendship dilemmas to dealing with the biggest baddies in Equestria, Celestia's got it all under control.
But what really makes Celestia stand out is her heart of gold. I mean, yeah, she's got all this power and authority, but she's also super compassionate and caring. She's always there to lend an ear or offer some sage advice, and she never gives up on her friends, even when things get tough. So yeah, Celestia may be the sun princess, but she's also the shining beacon of kindness and goodness in the land of ponies. Long live Princess Celestia – may her dumb moon princess sister not go nuts again out of jealosy at how incredible she is.
I Want to Visit Ponyville
By: Cordilais
By: Cordilais
There was a time in my pony life where I started to burn out on the whole fandom. It was a few years ago and season 8 ended. I decided that was it for me. I already spent 5 years on this cartoon and wanted to move on.
Season 9 was announced and I resisted the urge to dive back in, and pulled that off for a full year. In the back of my mind though, I craved pony more than anything. It was like this weird addiction. I needed the comfort of cute adorable mares and that wonderful world to get lost in. I finally cracked and sat down, watching every episode of season 9 in 3 days. The the final episode aired I felt completely broken. Like it was being torn away from me.
I sometimes think this is what a heroin addict goes through. I legit had pony withdrawals, and now the addiction is crazier than ever. I find myself daydreaming about visiting Ponyville. Exploring the cute streets. Hanging at Sugarcube corner. Watching a fashion event at Rarity's Boutique or helping Fluttershy with her animals. I downloaded a bunch of AI programs to roleplay life in Ponyville and it's kind of amazing how comfy it is to just get lost in it.
Anyway, I'm sure I'm not the only one based on that poll awhile back saying people would go to Equestria if given the chance. Hopefully some day this nightmare AI scenario gives us a proper pony full dive VR thing.
