Does it count that they are both ‘predatory species’.

@Background Pony #C116  

 
Are you sure about this? The back halves of griffons are mammalian.

Spike and Gabby have FAAAAAAAR more in common than he did with his previous crush.
 
-They both have claws  
-They both can fly  
-They both come from species that lay eggs  
-They both come from cultures that don’t have the friendliest of reputations  
-They are exceptions to their species, Griffons and Dragons are usually rebellious, rude and greedy. But not these two smol kittens  
-They both are in the mailing business  
-Their both comic geeks  
-They are closer in age so its not creepy
 
So that’s eight things already that they have in common…yeah these two are perfect for each-other.
 
Sisi Ni Sawa

@Background Pony #C116  
That already been said, yes.

@RedTriangle  
And they come from cultures that don’t have the friendliest of reputations.

Spike and Gabby have more in common. For starters, claws and wings.

@TheAmazingPeanuts  
Sure, and it’s fine if they do. It’s no skin off my nose.
 
Ship away, all’s fair in fiction, I say. I’m just personally more interested in canon than fan-preferred pairings.

@Background Pony #9AFB
 
Very intelligent comment and I agree with most of the things you said but let’s be honest here, would that really stop shippers from shipping Spike with Rarity or Gabby? HELL NO!

@Background Pony #9AFB  
I honestly agree with you completely. It’s good and healthy that he’s not obsessed and I doubt Rarity’s jealousy was romantically motivated (I felt the same way in regards to Discord’s jealousy towards Tree Hugger).

@mjangelvortex
 
Sure, but I feel like Spike’s “moving on” in the sense that - even if he doesn’t romantically like Gabby - he’s no longer obsessed with Rarity like he used to be. He’s treating Rarity like just another friend now, which is a lot healthier and better for him in the end since that relationship - due to their age difference - just wouldn’t happen.
 
I feel Rarity’s jealousy wasn’t romantically motivated, but more from a place of appreciating Spike as a person. Rarity is a grown mare, so any sort of romantic affection toward an underaged dragon would be a big no I’m sure.

@Background Pony #815A  
I’m getting Deja Vu. Did you post that before in the other conversations about this episode? I think you did.
 
@Ranch  
I’m just as surprised as you are.
 
@Background Pony #B557  
The episode doesn’t seem to end with anyone getting into a romantic relationship and at one point Rarity actually seems a bit jealous that Spike isn’t spending time with her. I’m sure some of the Sparity fans will be alright.

@Background Pony #B557
 
Spike is a child and Rarity is an adult. Sparity was always meant to be a one-sided crush that Spike would eventually grow out of, and I believe we’ve finally witnessed that happen.

RL@Background Pony #815A  
ROT IN HELL SPARITY!
 
Long live Spabby!

@Background Pony #67AA
 
Spurned Sparity fans incoming.

@Background Pony #67AA  

 
Goood holding out for Spolder

@Background Pony #67AA  
Yeah “just friends”  

@Ranch  
They’re friends as far as the episode is concerned.Any romantic relationship hints is your shipping googles doing

 
Gallus: “That’s it! Now nuzzle him! Spike, run you claws through her chest fluff”!  
Silverstream: “What are you doing, Gallus”?  
Gallus: “I know creatures who will pay big bits to see this ship sail’!

Must be fun to hang around with someone who also has fingers/claws. Sure as hell can’t play rock paper scissors with ponies. :)

Oh my God its actually canon.
 
A crazy random ship that I like is actually canon.

SHIP IT TO THE MOON AND BACK !!!!!!!!