Talk:Where the Apple Lies/@comment-26423071-20160923081242

You know, when I think of this show, and Applejack's parents, one thing comes to mind...

The Sesame Street episode "Goodbye Mr. Hooper".

When it came to Mr. Hopper, Sesame Street pulled no punches. They flat out said that he was dead, they showed everyone reacting to his dead, and Mr. Hooper stayed dead.

Here's the link so you can watch it yourselves:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxlj4Tk83xQ

So...

...why can't this show do the same with Applejack's parents?

This show is aimed at the same target audience at Sesame Street.

If kids can understand that Mr. Hooper is dead and not be affected by it, they can understand that Applejack's parents are dead and not be affected by it.