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Back to a more normal review format (I think). I enjoyed this episode more than I thought I would. This is one I did not remember well and the basic premise seemed to be potentially boring. NOPE. Characters carry it all the way. The dynamic of Twilight Sparkle being stuck between Fluttershy and Rarity keeping promises not to tell the other's their emotions brought a fair bit of amusement from me. I had forgotten Pinkie Pie's Foreveeeeeeeeeerrrr originated from here. I think this sort of dynamic of Twilight Sparkle being stuck beholden to a promise would've frustrated me stronger in my younger years; I wouldn't see a value keeping a promise that only hurts friends and would find it as an arbitrary plot device and restriction on Twilight Sparkle. I say, would've because I don't remember having much of an opinion on this episode positive or negative and this is the first time I have thought about longer than in passing in years. Truth be told, while IRL it would still be better for the truth to come out, promises are something that shouldn't be taken lightly AND it does replicate true scenarios where one person gets stuck between two friends and something this stupid is something I could see happening with younger children, the show's target demo. Photo Finish, I enjoyed her over the top nature, BUT, I want to bring up here this observation here: >>/12107/ > I consider this Sapphire Shores to be the first pony I’ve seen thus far in the show that appears to be a somewhat bad person, genuinely a vain, prideful jerk. But that may just be that she’s rather clueless instead, it’s hard to say. I would argue that Photo Finish fits the bill stronger than her. Sapphire Shores plausibly doesn't know the labor that Rarity would go through to make several of those dresses and made the order as a customer. WIth Photo Finish, at the very least, she is blind to Fluttershy's interests and is far more obsessed with making her into a star at the expense of her personal well being. I don't dislike either of them but I can understand why would someone wouldn't like them (as for me, it can mirror the powerlessness in our own lives with certain familial or friend dynamics, the idea of someone pushing you into something). The vanity of the stardom and a strong herd mentality are on display as well here. I think overall this episode had a good conclusion, Fluttershy asserted herself without having to cause a mess and the friendship was mended in a way that felt heartfelt and organic. Solid 7/10.