Well since everyone else had gotten two focus episodes it was only fair that the CMC be allowed the same treatment. This episode has the CMC at perhaps their highest level of maturity at this point. Hard to believe that they use to be so obessed with their cutie marks after seeing an episode like this. And of course so many people seemed to believe Silver Spoon had a redemption streak going when she was not involved in this episode.

And now for my thoughts: Diamond Tiara very nearly becomes likeable, key word nearly. She knew what the gossip colum was doing but blackmailed the CMC into doing more, guess it never occurred to her that one of those ponies could be her father or even her. Still Diamond Tiara makes a good J. Jonah Jameson. Rarity shows off her more shall we say "naughty" side, but still sets a good example for Sweetie Belle. And in the end Diamond Tiara really deserved more then just being demoted. But some of those stories weren't really news. And tail extensions are a bad thing because? But what do you suppose Trixie's secrets were, what kind of dirty laundry would she have that isn't the obvious fact that she's a faker?

and then there's the Cutie Mark Crusaders Family and Friends Shunning Them... Which was Harsh, I Know They were mad, but do they have to go this Far?!?!