#Twilight sparkle cutie mark full

This conflicts with some elements in Friendship is Magic, since in the show, foals are born without their cutie marks and therefore cannot be named after them see also nominative determinism. Since many ponies were conceived as toys before they became characters on the show, they are often named after their cutie marks.

#Twilight sparkle cutie mark full

This argument is also expressed by Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo who say about fellow 'blank flank' Apple Bloom that 'she's full of potential' and 'could be great at anything'. On the other hand, Twilight and Applejack consider those without a cutie mark to be lucky, who still get to experience 'the thrill of discovering who they are, and what they're meant to be'. Ponies who have yet to gain their mark, like Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle, are derisively called 'blank flanks' by Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara. The social implications of cutie marks, or lack thereof, are explored in the episode. The meanings of cutie marks are not always literal: Cheerilee's cutie mark is three smiling flowers, and she explains it represents her wish that her students 'bloom' and be happy. Twilight Sparkle demonstrates to Apple Bloom in the same episode that magic can't make a cutie mark appear, and she explains that the mark will only appear in due course. The cutie marks are obtained when ponies discover a unique characteristic that sets themselves apart from others. Cheerilee, the school teacher, explains to her students that ponies are born without a cutie mark.

The episode Call of the Cutie deals with the meaning and appearance of cutie marks. The Cutie Mark Crusaders, Scootaloo, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle, form their new secret society.

2 Depiction in My Little Pony: A New Generationĭepiction in the series Meaning and coming of age See also: Cutie marks/Acquisitions.