History YMMV / MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E7ParentalGlideance

** On the other hand, other fans thought that Rainbow’s parents’ behavior was disruptive and socially inappropriate -- such as their loudness and attention-grabbing visibly getting in the way of others enjoying the Wonderbolt show or getting autographs and at the end in the way of Cheerilee actually teaching her class, and also their shooting live fireworks at an ''air show'' -- and thought that their encouragement was overbearing and suitable for encouraging a young child, not a professional athlete. As such, they thought that Rainbow had genuine reasons to be humiliated and were upset the ending glossed over these things. In short the extremes her parents went to got in the way of the moral. [[note]] [[Recap/StevenUniverseS2E20SadiesSong It doesn't help that fellow cartoon show Steven Universe actually had a similar episode about over-enthusiastic parents where it was portrayed as a bad trait that got in the way of the kid being able to enjoy what they were doing.]] [[/note]]

** Scootaloo says that she wishes she had parents as supportive as Rainbow Dash's, and says that she never received any encouragement growing up. The fandom has ''always'' been full of theories about Scootaloo's family life, and this line is the closest the show has ever come to referencing Scootaloo's family. Her words can be taken in two main ways: either she has no parents at all (meaning she was orphaned or given up and never adopted, a ''very'' popular theory already); or her parents are so uninvolved in her life that she may as well not have parents (comments from the writers seem to support the latter). For her to claim that she had no one to encourage or support her growing up goes way beyond having parents that are simply busy, especially considering the disability Scootaloo has to deal with.

** Scootaloo says that she wishes she had parents as supportive as Rainbow Dash's, and says that she never received any encouragement growing up. The fandom has ''always'' been full of theories about Scootaloo's family life, and this line is the closest the show has ever come to referencing Scootaloo's family. Her words can be taken in two main ways: either she has no parents at all (meaning she was orphaned or given up and never adopted, a ''very'' popular theory already); or her parents are so uninvolved in her life that she may as well not have parents. For her to claim that she had no one to encourage or support her growing up goes way beyond having parents that are simply busy, especially considering the disability Scootaloo has to deal with.

** On the other hand, other fans thought that Rainbow’s parents’ behavior was disruptive and socially inappropriate -- such as their loudness and attention-grabbing visibly getting in the way of others enjoying the Wonderbolt show or getting autographs and at the end in the way of Cheerilee actually teaching her class, and also their shooting live fireworks at an ''air show'' -- and thought that their encouragement was overbearing and suitable for encouraging a young child, not a professional athlete. As such, they thought that Rainbow had genuine reasons to be humiliated and were upset the ending glossed over these things. In short the extremes her parents went to got in the way of the moral. [[note]] [[Recap/StevenUniverseS2E20SadiesSong It doesn't help that fellow cartoon show Steven Universe actually had an episode about over-enthusiastic parents where it was portrayed as a bad habit that got in the way of the kid being able to enjoy what they were doing.]] [[/note]]

** On the other hand, other fans thought that Rainbow’s parents’ behavior was disruptive and socially inappropriate -- such as their loudness and attention-grabbing visibly getting in the way of others enjoying the Wonderbolt show or getting autographs and at the end in the way of Cheerilee actually teaching her class, and also their shooting live fireworks at an ''air show'' -- and thought that their encouragment was overbearing and suitable for encouraging a young child, not a professional athlete. As such, they thought that Rainbow had genuine reasons to be humiliated and were upset the ending glossed over these things. In short the extremes her parents went to got in the way of the moral.

** While Derpy is initially shown to be the winner of the races in Rainbow Dash's flashbacks, over time she lowers in standing. What's notable here is that her eyes are normal, but each time she's shown at a lower rank they're slightly crossed, and are in their familiar "derped" position in the last scene. What exactly happened to her to cause either or both of these problems for her? Couple this with the shot of a more teenaged Derpy getting an eye operation in "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E23WhereTheAppleLies Where the Apple Lies]]", and there's a rather good possible story line here.

** On the other hand, other fans thought that Rainbow’s parents’ behavior was disruptive and socially inappropriate -- such as their loudness and attention-grabbing visibly getting in the way of others enjoying the Wonderbolt show or getting autographs and at the end in the way of Cheerilee actually teaching her class, and also their shooting live fireworks at an ''air show'' -- and thought that their encouragment was overbearing and suitable for encouraging a young child, not a professional athlete. As such, they thought that Rainbow had genuine reasons to be humiliated and were upset the ending glossed over these things. In short the extremes her parents went through got in the way of the moral.

** On the other hand, other fans thought that Rainbow’s parents’ behavior was disruptive and socially inappropriate -- such as their loudness and attention-grabbing visibly getting in the way of others enjoying the Wonderbolt show or getting autographs and at the end in the way of Cheerilee actually teaching her class, and also their shooting live fireworks at an ''air show'' -- and thought that their encouragment was overbearing and suitable for encouraging a young child, not a professional athlete. As such, they thought that Rainbow had genuine reasons to be humiliated and were upset the ending glossed over these things.

** While Derpy is initially shown to be the winner of the races in Rainbow Dash's flashbacks, over time she lowers in standing. What's notable here is that her eyes are normal, but each time she's shown at a lower rank they're slightly crossed, and are in their familiar "derped" position in the last scene. What exactly happened to her to cause either or both of these problems for her?
*** Couple this with the shot of a more teenaged Derpy getting an eye operation in "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E23WhereTheAppleLies Where the Apple Lies]]", and there's a rather good possible story line line

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Scootaloo dressing down Rainbow Dash for being so embarrassed of her parents' overbearing support would have been a great opportunity for Scootaloo to say ''anything'' about her own family situation.
** The only thing she reveals about her family is that she didn't get the encouragement Rainbow Dash got when she was younger.

* AuthorsSavingThrow: After the Wonderbolts' questionable actions and behavior in "Rainbow Falls", "Rarity Investigates", and "Newbie Dash", this episode ''finally'' has them act likable. They don't make fun of Rainbow or get mad at her for her parents' distruptive cheering, they help her out with her apology show, and Fleetfoot tells Rainbow's dad that he raised an excellent flyer.

* AuthorsSavingThrow: After the Wonderbolts' questionable actions and behavior in "Rainbow Falls", "Rarity Investigates", and "Newbie Dash", this episode finally has them act likable. They don't make fun of Rainbow for her parents' cheering, and they even help her out with her apology show.

** On the one hand, many fans thought the episode did an excellent job delivering its moral, and found Windy Whistles and Bow Hothoof lovable, interesting characters and genuinely felt for them when Rainbow snapped at them. Many were also of the opinion that this episode did an excellent job of expanding on Scootaloo’s characterization and using her relationship with Rainbow and her parents to highlight the need for supportive people in one’s life.

* DesignatedVillain: Many fans think Rainbow Dash's angry speech to her parents was totally justified, as they feel that certain aspects of Bow and Windy's behavior -- the clearly disruptive effect their cheering tended to have on other ponies, and their shooting fireworks into the Wonderbolt show -- gave Rainbow some genuine reasons to be upset. While Rainbow shouldn't have yelled at her parents, Bow and Windy hadn't earned themselves much goodwill.

* DesignatedVillain: Rainbow Dash. Many fans think that Dash's angry speech to her parents was totally justified, as they feel that certain aspects of her parents' behavior -- the clearly disruptive effect their cheering tended to have on other ponies and their shooting fireworks into the Wonderbolt show have both been cited -- gave Rainbow some genuine reasons to be upset at her parents.

* DesignatedVillain: Rainbow Dash. Many fans think that Dash's angry speech to her parents was totally justified.

* DesignatedVillain: Rainbow Dash. Many fans think that Dash's angry speech to his parents was totally justified.

* DesignedVillain: Rainbow Dash. Many fans think that Dash's angry speech to his parents was totally justified.

* SpecialEffectsFailure: The transition of a filly Spitfire and Derpy switching places on the victory pedestal has a small yet noticeable error as [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IT4g1P9aC7E/WQ9ovsfK_rI/AAAAAAAB1KU/rfkLPgLF1rk0HyNXkH24YnZvmAROP0gwwCLcB/s1600/1430972__safe_derpy%252Bhooves_fleetfoot_lightning%252Bdust_spitfire_parental%252Bglideance_spoiler-colon-s07e07_animated.gif Spitfire's model fades out and changes her expression before the switch is made]].

** Lightning Dust, Spitfire, and/or Rainbow Dash may have known each other as fillies.

** Scootaloo says that she wishes she had parents as supportive as Rainbow's, and says that she never received any encouragement growing up. The fandom has ''always'' been full of theories about Scootaloo's family life, and this line is the closest the show has ever come to referencing Scootaloo's family. Her words can be taken in two main ways. Either she has no parents at all (meaning she was orphaned or given up and never adopted, a ''very'' popular theory already), or her parents are so uninvolved in her life that she may as well not have parents. For her to claim that she had no one to encourage or support her growing up goes way beyond having parents that are simply busy, especially considering the disability Scootaloo has to deal with.
** While Derpy is initially shown to be the winner of the races in Rainbow's flashbacks, over time she lowers in standing. What's notable here is that her eyes are normal, but each time she's shown at a lower rank they're slightly crossed, and are in their familiar "derped" position in the last scene. What exactly happened to her to cause either or both of these problems for her?
** Lightning Dust, Spitfire, and/or Rainbow may have known each other as fillies.

* FanficFuel: Scootaloo says that she wishes she had parents as supportive as Rainbow's, and says that she never received any encouragement growing up. The fandom has ''always'' been full of very grim theories about Scootaloo's family life, and that line, the closest the show has ever come to referencing Scootaloo's family, seems primed to ignite those theories again.
** To detail, her words can be taken in two main ways. Either she has no parents at all (meaning she was orphaned or given up and never adopted), or her parents are so uninvolved in her life that she may as well not have parents. For her to claim that she had no one to encourage or support her growing up goes way beyond having parents that are simply busy, especially considering the disability Scootaloo has to deal with.

* FanficFuel: Scootaloo says that she wishes she had parents as supportive as Rainbow's, and says that she never received any encouragement growing up. The fandom has ''always'' been full of very grim theories about Scootaloo's family life, and that line, the closest the show has ever come to referencing Scootaloo's family, seems primed to ignite those theories again.

** FanficFuel: Scootaloo says that she wishes she had parents as supportive as Rainbow's, and says that she never received any encouragement growing up. The fandom has ''always'' been full of very grim theories about Scootaloo's family life, and that line, the closest the show has ever come to referencing Scootaloo's family, seems primed to ignite those theories again.