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SoftyHeart001 — MLP Theory: Shadowbolts Parallel Hum!Elements

Published: 2015-09-29 00:41:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 4512; Favourites: 48; Downloads: 0
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It's more like an observation that I got from the opening. I thought it was interesting enough to note.

In the opening, you can see the members of the Shadowbolts put next to the Mane Human 6. Not only that, but you see in the movie that they could most likely represent the Elements of Disharmony (or at least show the opposite of the Mane 6 in some form).

When I say parallel, I am not referring to this image here. I am talking about the images here: sta.sh/21uj2vlghg0p?edit=1
(I did however put the Shadowbolts' names next to them so you know what characters I am talking about)

#1.
Sugarcoat is parallel to AJ. Since AJ is honest, Sugarcoat must be brutal honesty. Sure, AJ has said some things that can be taken badly, but all that Sugarcoat said has been pretty negative and hurtful. While AJ speaks her mind, Sugarcoat points out others' faults and bluntly cricifies them for it. AJ would never do that, even to someone she hated.
(Also, does Sugarcoat remind anyone of Trixie?)

#2.
Sour Sweet is parallel to Fluttershy. This one is more obvious, as while Fluttershy is all kindness Sour Sweet is just like her name. Sour seems all sweet and kind at first, but it's just a front for her cruel and mean nature.

#3.
Sunny Flare is parallel to Rarity. Sunny seems vain and mean, but we don't really know too much about her as she doesn't talk too much or even really show her personality all that much. Of course, Rarity loves fashion but thinks of others before herself (well when it really counts).

#4.
Indigo Zap is parallel to Rainbow Dash. I think this is similar to the Rainbow vs Lightning Dust episode between these two, especially since Indigo looks exactly like Lightning but with a color change.

#5.
Lemon Zest is parallel to Pinkie Pie. The two act very similar, but Lemon seems to be more interested in music....and that's all I can really think of at the moment.

#6.

And of course....Hum!Twi is parallel to Sunset. This is the most obvious one, especially at the end when Hum!Twi becomes Midnight Sparkle and Sunset turns into Pheonix Shimmer (I came up with the name as I haven't found an official one yet).

Morals of the movie?
First, don't have a big ego and control others to fit your vision of 'perfect'. If you make a mistake, then own up to it instead of cowering away from it like you did nothing wrong.
Second, don't go to others for answers for every single problem you have. Try to find the answers yourself, but rely on your friends to help you find the answers you seek.
Third, don't obsess over winning. It goes with ego as well, but don't worry about the act of winning itself. Try to have fun, even if you do lose in the end. There's more to life than 'winning', or even 'losing', at something.
And finally, just because something is popular doesn't mean you have to like it. Everyone has their own opinions on things, that is what matters...but of course some opinions are just downright insane/stupid to have.
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Comments: 14

RainbowYoshi305 [2018-08-30 16:32:42 +0000 UTC]

I definitely agree with Sour Sweet and Sugarcoat who has their qualities/quirks to oppose those of Flutters and AJ while the others is hard to interpret on their views that clashes with the WonderCheese... Considering that Dank Dance Magic had been released since last year, I can safely say that Indigo is probably the opposite to Rainbow despite being too similar from how she wasn't around to help her friends for the fundraiser as she was on vacation. Another thing I noticed about her was during the FG was when Sugarcoat gotten captured by the plant monster alongside Sunset Shimmer, the former actually left her teammate "hanging" and becomes more focused onto winning the race. It reminded me of my favorite S4 episode "Rainbow Falls" when Rainbow herself wanted to ditch Team Ponyville to be with the Wonderbolts so she has a chance to win the tryouts. But yeah, there's one thing to point out upon my favorite 'Bolt.^^ Sunny and Lemon are the only other two which just feels confusing to have them oppose Rarity and Ponka. But with Sunny, oh boy...the girl just has nothing to have her fleshed out. She had gotten extra dialogue but it's barely something to make her stand out. Lemon kinda is the same sadly... The latter had potential to squeeze out more of her personality aka being a metalhead but I guess the writers didn't know on how to handle them or the five in general, Sci-Twi gets a pass because she's obviously the "mane" character.


If I were to write the Shadow 5 and their personalities then surely I would do this...


1) Sour Sweet: More or less the same personality yet she's not really bi-polar, she just has anger issues and tends to be sarcastic. She's mostly on her sour side whenever she doesn't get along with Indigo (or Lemon).


2) Sugarcoat: Not much changes as I liked on how she is in the movie and special, I would probably say she's the smartest of the five (or just as smart as Sci-Twi)


3) Sunny Flare: I'm adopting the whole "inventor" shtick because of her "pipboy" and it would benefit her as maybe she can be more fleshed out then being an obvious Rarity clone. Still I would say the only common trait she has with Rarity is being creative as both girls can think of a design or something.


4) Indigo Zap: Personally, I would want her to be less like Rainbow and Lightning so I felt maybe I can make her more humble/modest yet that probably wouldn't excuse her competitiveness in the movie. I also think that knowing Rainbow is usually the brave one and confident, I would like to portray Indigo as being easily scared/timid but sometimes gets pressured. Maybe she's not as confident due to pressure and probably her parents is the opposite of Rainbow's? maybe she likes winning so she can get their approval? Other than that, I know Dance Magic didn't have her around so I supposed she wouldn't be a good dancer so it would've been a good opportunity to make that happen as it's probably a quirk/comic relief material as Rainbow can dance but nope...she's placed under the bus aka not making her appear for stupid reasons. I personally wish that special would be around an hour-length like the previous two specials because I would like the story to be more expanded despite of its plot being simple.:/ Have Indigo be squeezed in there but as a bad dancer and probably Rarity would be the first to help her as a small "returning the favor" as the former did helped her in FG.XP


5) Lemon Zest: I'm so torn on how to portray her...;-; I would definitely go along with her being the comic relief of the group aka she's loud, obnoxious and isn't afraid to speak her mind just to annoy her friends especially in stories I've read about her. But knowing her personality/extra dialogue in Dance Magic, she just doesn't seem to be spazzy like Pinkie and just goes along with her group with laughing along to Rarity's expense or is probably not sunshine and smiles until the end. I do like her introduction of her rocking out to her songs yet maybe in a sense, she's probably alot laid back. had she made more appearances or have her personality fleshed out more than surely Star Butterfly comes to mind. Other than that, I wouldn't mind if Lemon was laid back much like Sandlebar, her easy-going nature can be a good balance and set her apart from Pinkie. Another thing, she and Indigo can have their role reversals as the latter can be the spazz/comic relief.


Overall, I do wish the writers had better ways to make them return instead of dumping them into a 22-minute special and portraying them as antagonists after what happened at the FG.:/ This put a bad impression and I would've love it more if they actually apologized to Sci-Twi or hang out with her.:/ But hey there's fanfics for that... All in all, sorry for a long essay yet I just enjoy writing on these what-ifs of the girls that I grown to love from the last few years.

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JustafunGUY23 [2016-12-30 20:38:08 +0000 UTC]

on #4 yes and in that episode lightning dust was voiced by britt irvin who then went on to voice sunny flare here

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JustafunGUY23 [2016-12-30 20:36:59 +0000 UTC]

daydream shimmer

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LuckyStampede [2015-11-10 06:31:04 +0000 UTC]

Lemon Zest is fun-loving, but she doesn't invite other people into her fun. She either shuts herself off from the world and just rampages around like an air-guitaring tazmanian devil, or she forces it on others in a way that's not welcome (at least turn down the volume!)

I'd say out of all of them she is the nicest, but she's also almost completely unaware of anything outside herself.

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Mordecaiser123 [2015-10-02 08:18:13 +0000 UTC]

if you compare all shadowbolts except sci-twi lemon zest is actually the nicest, if you think about it

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SoftyHeart001 In reply to Mordecaiser123 [2015-10-02 17:15:37 +0000 UTC]

True, she did let Sci Twi listen to her music once.

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Mordecaiser123 In reply to SoftyHeart001 [2015-10-02 21:10:15 +0000 UTC]

And it was willingly 

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katmares [2015-09-29 06:44:53 +0000 UTC]

 human world twilight sparkle is referred to as Sci-Twi and Sunset's official name for the transformation is Daydream Shimmer

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SoftyHeart001 In reply to katmares [2015-09-29 08:11:09 +0000 UTC]

Oh, ok. Still gonna call her Phoenix Shimmer 'cause it sounds better though.

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RBMenace [2015-09-29 03:51:05 +0000 UTC]

No doubt, Indigo Zap was easy to match up before the movie came out.  But it was good that you identify who to match with who.  More on Sunny Flare would be nice.

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SoftyHeart001 In reply to RBMenace [2015-09-29 08:12:30 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I'm thinking they didn't wanna use Lightning exactly so they just changed the color scheme. and I wanna know more about Sunny as well.

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thesage2600 [2015-09-29 03:22:19 +0000 UTC]

Lemon Zest to mean seems to care more about herself having fun over getting others to have fun. Her headphones show her absorbed in herself.

In other words, she's the kind of person who would prank Fluttershy because Lemon wanted a laugh even at Fluttershy's expense.

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SoftyHeart001 In reply to thesage2600 [2015-09-29 08:12:56 +0000 UTC]

That...actually makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

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VoiceActorBobbyG25 [2015-09-29 02:37:17 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!! ^^ I like how Sunny Flare is in front of them.

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