Talk:Rarity/@comment-10390252-20140625125126

Everyone has a favorite pony and least favorite pony. My least favorite of the Mane Six is Rarity. This is odd because I also think that she is one of the most consistently and well-characterised of the main characters; only Twilight Sparkle has been better written than Rarity.

The problem is, at least for me, that I find Rarity fundamentally somewhat unlikable. She's vain, arrogant and can be immensely selfish in her interpersonal interactions despite the fact she clearly gains joy from helping others. That's an odd subtly, by the way: Rarity would never withhold something from someone who wanted or needed it but she generally seems to think of herself first and foremost when making decisions.

Sweetie can be a bit jealous and selfish too; I'm wondering if there were some problems with their upbringing. The fact that Rarity seemed to be in charge during the birthday party flashback in For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils really makes me think that both sisters were neglected during their upbringing. That leads to self-centred personalties sometimes.

So, anyway, despite being well-written, I'm afraid that this is currently 'worst pony' in the Mane Six for me.