The question isn't 'How could advertising a Back To School sale one week into summer vacation lead to a youth boycott of Barnyard Bargains?' The question is 'How could it not?'
When Mr. Rich signs on to distribute seven different free samples in seven days, what could possibly go wro -- wait. It's Ponyville. What could possibly go right?
Recent innovations in Canterlot bureaucracy have supposedly eased the process of renewing the operating licenses for Barnyard Bargains. For starters, Mr. Rich can now experience the benefits of centralized torture.
Is it really so much for Mr. Rich to ask, having his shopping carts occasionally return to his store? To keep a supply under hoof without causing difficulties, magical mishaps, and the occasional small disaster? Yes. Yes, it is.
Getting passing grades through copying off Silver Spoon has served Diamond Tiara well. But Cheerliee just forced Diamond to switch desks and now the only ponies she can cheat off are -- Snips & Snails. How can she make them study and save her?
One supply of affection, divided three ways, means less love for Diamond. That's just obvious. And it's why her daddy can't be allowed to start dating. Now if she can just figure out how to save him...