Before the presentation, Silver Spoon was ready to laugh at Granny Smith and mock Apple Bloom mercilessly. When the presentation was over, she was the first to applaud the wizened old mare. On the surface, this is just a simple gesture and nothing more. After all, everypony else liked Granny Smith's story (except for Diamond Tiara). What makes Silver Spoon's applause so different other than the fact that she was first?
Believe it or not, there is an answer to that question. Because to Silver Spoon, that simple gesture carries a lot of meaning, even if nopony else notices it...
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Who knew Silverspoon had momentary attacks of level headed maturity! Perhaps she's ready for a coming of age fic where she ditches DT, and stops being a mindless follower. Odd that she would find her true self, earn her cutie mark, and yet choose to fill such a degrading role. Or perhaps she's a manipulative behind the scenes type? Is DT really in control here? Or does SP just like to watch her make a fool of herself? Hahaha! Imagination ez funs.
This was really good! Great job :D
Nice, very nice POV for Silver Spoon,
I like that. You also blended it wonderfully cleanly with the cannon of the episode. 
Silver Spoon is more then one dimensional.
3208814 Believe it or not, I've seen a lot of Silver Spoon redemption fics floating around, so the concept certainly has merit. And yes, imagination is a wonderful thing indeed.
3209389 Thanks. I actually went back and watched the episode again to make sure I got the dialogue right, so I'm glad that hard work paid off.
Interesting. I never saw Silver Spoon like that. I always saw her as the evil henchman kind of pony. You should do some more stories like this.
3209606 While it's easy to think that, I think there are some subtleties in her character that can be picked up on. I know 3209550 here is with me on this.
As for doing more stories like this, well, it might help if you were a bit more specific. Are you talking about stories that explore Silver Spoon's character, stories highlighting my headcanon (already got plenty of those), or something else?
Good job, I love the thought processes that Silver Spoon has running through her head as Granny's story unfolds as well as the fact she's not too stubborn to admit when she has been bested.
3209550>>3209682 Completely agree, my one fic actually has Silver Spoon in the role of Princess Twilight's junior diplomatic adjutant oddly enough. It's a minor role but seems to attract some attention and may receive a side story as well.
3209682 Maybe something where DT does something horrible to her behind her back, and when Silver finds out, she is all like "I'm outta here!" And maybe the CMC will forgive her for all the nasty things Silver did to them and become her friends or something.
3209775 Well, I've seen plenty of stories like that already. I'd probably have to think of a way to make it stand out.
3209816 Hmmm... I'll try to think of things, too.
And this, everyone, is why Silver's cutie mark has a heart in the spoon handle. She's actually a very nice pony.
I have to say, this is just one of the sweetest stories I've ever read! Seeing Silver Spoon's point of view makes me want to melt.
3211543 Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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You're welcome!
I could give you ideas for more cute stories, if you like.
3213137 Thanks, but I find that I'm pretty good at coming up with ideas on my own. That being said, I'd be open to suggestions.
I think this is one of the defining moments in the series that really differentiates between Diamond and Silver's character traits. Well done.
A nicely done character piece, this is a really sweet bit of insight into Silver's mind.
Family Appreciation Day is, bar none, the most underrated episode in the entire series. It's definitely in my top 5 for season 2
I did I really liked this POV and getting inside the head of my fav pony on her turning point in her character. This episode we saw a genuine show of respect from Silver Spoon despite her friend's objections. She was the first to applaud, and that took guts! For the first time we saw an independent belief and action from that of Diamond Tiara.
I loved Silver Spoon long before the Zap Apple episode but now I think others do to because we saw a kinder side to her. One apart from the little tag along we all know from season 1.
I'm trying to explore Silver Spoon's connection to Diamond Tiara in Landing Silver Side Up, (part of the Pony Earth Universe).
Family Appreciation day was a great episode. Granny Smith was a great choice, and Silver Spoon suggested to Miss Cheerilee that Apple Bloom being her grandmother to tell a story.
Who knew Granny Smith helped found Ponyville! Or that because of the Zap Apple Jam, the Apple family homestead grew into the town that we see in the show.
Filthy Rich, Diamond Tiara's dad presented his contribution to his family (sales and marketing) and seemed like a nice business pony who was making a business visit to collect his share of the Zap Apple jam sales (first 100 jars of jam for his business, Barnyard Bargains).
This is why I like Silver Spoon much more than Diamond Tiara. She's more than often depicted as just as vicious and spiteful as DT, but moments like that in Family Appreciation Day gave me the hope that she's not so bad. You did a great job with this one. =)
Nice.
Well written! you get a from 👍 me! Also a
. you deserve it.