Talk:The Cart Before the Ponies/@comment-24864975-20160807181948

Okay, so not the most fun episode, but still enjoyable (good thing most of my hype is for the changeling episode). I like how the CMC wanted to do something that went against their usual characters, showing that they're not just one note. I found it interesting that this episode didn't go quite how Fall Weather Friends went, having each pair shooting for a different prize.The song had a nice harmony, the carts all had some interesting designs, and the dynamic between the CMC and sisters-- well, I'm getting the feeling that Applejack's stubborness might be a bit contagious, as Rarity and Rainbow seemed to have fallen into that trap with trying to stay true to their characters with their carts. I also found it interesting that Scootaloo actually got mad at Rainbow Dash, showing how much their relationship has developed. There were some problems, my biggest being Scootaloo trying to decorate her cart like a chicken (seriously, writers? That joke died along with "exploding twice"), and that track that was destined to have a crash. I have the headcanon that it's for the stylish and the traditional carts, but, yeah, that should've been blueprinted better. Pretty good moral, though, as we can't forget to listen to what our teamates want for the team, a very easy mistake. I'm glad that the episode ended without showing the winners (though it looks like Apple Bloom would win "fastest"), and that Scootaloo's cart ended up being a phoenix! Awesome style! So, overall, a good episode, but I hope the next CMC episode has a little more energy to it.