Just think about it, you and a couple of friends are watching classic South Park or something edgy. And then, some person comes who's not even a fan of it, demands changes (censorship) or outright turns off the program. Just why do people do this? Why do they ruin everyone's fun?
Seriously, they are. This is by far the most important issue, if they made their asses fatter it would improve viewership. If they made the ponies thicc prudes would complain, which would only draw in even more viewers. Twilight Sparkle, the protagonist of the series has a fat ass, and her teacher Princess Celestia, who's ass is even fatter.
The main reason is uncanny valley. When something looks human but not quite. A perfect example would be a robot trying to mimic being human, it looks unsettling. It's somewhat insulting towards the ponies, you have Twilight Sparkle there a beautiful unicorn and you can't embrace her just because she's not fully in human shape, even though she has all the qualifications to be a sapient-minded
She looks adorable!
20 bits says Discord is behind this cake catastrophe!
That face at the end is the face of someone is going to die.
Well, if she chases it then maybe she'll burn off enough calories to justify eating it.
I mean...did it go to Luna?
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But I like her being fat...
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Indeed she does. I so want to give her a kiss.
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You might be surprised.
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That's what happens when you steal take from Sunbutt.
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Watch the video and find out.
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Yes, but think of her heart health. Do you want her to suffer diabetes and high blood pressure?
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She's an alicorn. She will be fine.
3821170 Oh. Then perhaps it's Luna playing a trick on her sister!
Funny vid. It can't be easy for Luna.
3821170 ah yes now I see...so much cake