If only they shown us Celestia wearing armor there too.
 
Kind of odd she’s out there on the battlefield not wearing any armor.

@Ledvi  
Nah, I feel like it works. The first thing I thought when seeing all of the “Bad Futures” during that episode was, “Wait, technically this is still a show for little kids… right?”
 
It reminded me of that episode of The Powerpuff Girls where they went so fast that they ended up in a destroyed timeline in the future. When I was a kid, that felt really messed-up (their teacher just standing there waving, completely broken in the mind… that got me in particular). It’s not exactly the same scenario, but it does carry the same kind of weight.

This joke feels forced and unfunny..

Oh god that joke

A FAAAAMLEE PICSHEH.

CELESTIA:FLY MY PRETTIES! FLY FLY FLY! EEE HEE HEE HEE HEEE!!!!!

Either way we want to slice it, though, it’s still an amazing show that everyone can enjoy on different levels. It’s always been that way, and that’s why it’s been so enduring. It’s not JUST frilly, fluffy girly Strawberry Shortcake nonsense and it’s not JUST pop-culture references and deep stuff only adults would enjoy. It’s that mix that makes it great and it will truly be a shame once its run comes to an end. There are very very few cartoons that have such universal appeal as FiM, and I doubt there ever will be.

@Vree
 
Why yes I do, to the right you can see a sombra soldier clearly choking the life out of a good soldier, in the middle I see two ponies violently duking it out, and toward the top I can see a good pony crushing the spine of one of sombra’s soldiers.
 
Just because its been censored, DOES NOT mean the obvious is not occurring.
 
Take off the “PG-glasses” people.

What? Little girls can’t enjoy action scenes as much as boys? =P
 
@Vree  
“Note the total lack of weapons.”  
I like how we can still hear metal weapons clashing in the background. Even when none are on screen~
 
@Nightweaver20xx  
“No blood, no visible injuries,”  
Honestly, Rainbow Dash’s injuries seemed more “graphic” than I would expect to see in a show like this. Mostly her torn ear. The slightly faded scar over her eye and the replaced wing are about the extent I’d think a show for young children would go.

@Vree  
Somewhat true. But, the friendship thing really kinda depends on your perspective. My friends stayed with me because they like who I am, and because they can talk to me about anything. I respect them for who they are. And, we believe in each. We don’t let petty things separate us from each other. People think I am friendlier than I think, and that I should just believe in who I am more, so that I get more social in general. The list goes on.

@Vree  
(PS. I know these are “family cartoons” so it’s technically “safe” for adults to watch, just worth noting.)

@pwingbrony  
Don’t want to take over this thread, so ignore me if you will, but it’s worth remembering that My Little Pony’s official target audience is girls from the ages of SIX TO ELEVEN.  
(Plus younger than 6 who are old enough to watch cartoons more complex than the Teletubbies, I presume.)
 
They are fully aware that these messages about “friendship” wouldn’t fly with older schoolkids. Usually by the time you’ve been in kindergarten/elementary for a few years, you already know what the sh#t is up. You know friendships aren’t made and maintained by believing in yourself and such crap.
 
So this show is targeted at an audience even younger than that. Not only is it for kids, it’s for LITTLE kids.

Remember this totally horrifying battle scene?  

@Vree  
It’s true, we really do get too absorbed in double standards and don’t give kids enough credit. Thinking that having to dumb things down is what we should always focus on to appeal to them, and teach them.

@RIG  
Elementary school was a jungle.  
The difference between kids and adults is that adults are at least under SOME obligation to act morally, but little kids are underhanded.

@Nightweaver20xx  
Yeah, I think better examples of the show not just being for kids are actually more so in some of the writing and themes, than the mildly violent moments. The season finale, for example, had some mildly thought provoking stuff regarding the Butterfly Effect and whether or not predetermined outcomes are really what drive our lives. Stuff that most kids wouldn’t think too much about or understand.

Stop underestimating kids, the little bastards are evil! my 11 years old cousin can watch the most violent terror movies and doesn’t bat a fucking eye.

Note the total lack of weapons.  
Yes, it IS a show for little kids.

@Nightweaver20xx
 
I think OP was just trying to point out that this series is aimed at more than a children’s demographic.
 
Just like the Legend of Korra series. Lets face it, if bronies didn’t exist, neither would this, and you can’t argue that and if you try, i got the trump card:
 
Episode 100.
 
In won this argument before it even started.:P
 

I love it when people try to justify this show by pointing to its action scenes and claiming that it can’t be for little girls because it has action. This is nothing more than Korra or hell even Steven Universe has. It’s a family show still, and falls well within BS&P guidelines. No blood, no visible injuries, not even physical contact between characters.
 
But it’s still cool.

LOL! Oh Hell yes!