[s6e23] Where The Apple Lies Review
: The title is a play on the 2003 novel and 2005 film Where the Truth Lies .
: While many enjoyed the world-building and humor, some reviewers on MLP Forums found the "lies upon lies" trope stressful or felt the reasoning for Big Mac’s silence was slightly contrived. [S6E23] Where the Apple Lies
: The truth eventually comes out, nearly ruining the family’s business relationship with the Rich family. Applejack realizes that lies, no matter how small, only make problems worse, leading to her lifelong commitment to honesty. Character Development : The title is a play on the
: The episode reveals that Diamond Tiara’s mother, Spoiled Rich , was originally named "Spoiled Milk" before her marriage. Reception and Trivia Applejack realizes that lies, no matter how small,
The episode uses a framing device where tells a "white lie" to cover up a mistake involving mislabeled cider crates. To teach her a lesson, Applejack and Big Mac recount a disastrous series of lies from their youth that nearly cost the family their farm.
: Shown as a "bad liar" who was prone to acting without planning.
" Where the Apple Lies " is the of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic . It serves as a definitive "origin story" for Applejack’s reputation as the Element of Honesty, revealing that she was not always truthful as a filly. Plot Overview