History YMMV / MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E23PonyvilleConfidential

** A popular plot for a FixFic of the episode usualy has Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Rarity, Applejack, and Big Mac [[WhatTheHellHero called out by other characters]]. In the case of the latter two, Granny Smith is the one calling them out.

** A popular plot for a FixFic of the episode usualy has Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Big Mac [[WhatTheHellHero called out by other characters]]. In the case of the latter two, Granny Smith is the one calling them out.

** Fans have already decided Featherweight is Equestria's version of [[Franchise/SpiderMan Peter Parker]] and therefore secretly the Spectacular Spider-Colt!

* FanonDiscontinuity: Some fans like to simply pretend that this episode never happened because of its mean-spirited nature and how the rest of Ponyville came across as hypocrites for enjoying the gossip column and then getting mad when their reputations were personally affected by it.

* FanonDiscontinuity: Some fans like to simply pretend that this episode never happened because of its mean-spirited nature and how the rest of Ponyville came across as hypocrites.

* TastesLikeDiabetes: The newspaper boat scene with Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo.

* WhatAnIdiot: Cheerilee or ANY pony for that matter never bothered to actually figure out what the hell is going on with Gabby Gums and instead just shun the closest people they could find and expect things to be better.

* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: WordOfGod is that the residents of Ponyville shunning of CMC was meant to be justified as "them trying to avoid talking to them because anything they say could end up in print out of context." But they admit that nuance wasn't effectively conveyed in the final product, leading it to be viewed as undeservedly cruel. Plus, the fact that [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS1E9BridleGossip they themselves gossiped about someone before]] just adds in to the trope.

* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: WordOfGod is that the residents of Ponyville shunning of CMC was meant to be justified as "them trying to avoid talking to them because anything they say could end up in print out of context." But they admit that nuance wasn't effectively conveyed in the final product, leading it to be viewed as undeservedly cruel.

* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: Reporters and/or their bosses going to unethical lengths to get the scoop and what's more, lying and withholding facts just to get a good story? Sensational news that everyone snaps up despite it being insensitive and low-brow? Reputations ruined by ugly revealing news and paparazzi? All TruthInTelevision, just look at the prevalence of tabloids and sensationalized news on the papers and TV.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Many felt the shunning the [=CMC=] would’ve worked better if the reactions from the citizens of Ponyville was instead PlayedForLaughs by having their reactions and replies done in a zany, over the top way, especially with WordOfGod confirming their shunning was so they don't end up on the newspaper in an out of context story, as opposed to the perceived mean spirited way they were portrayed.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Many felt the shunning the [=CMC=] would’ve worked better if the reactions from the citizens of Ponyville was instead PlayedForLaughs by having their reactions and replies done in a zany, over the top way, especially with WordOfGod confirming their shunning was so they don't end up on the newspaper in an out of context story, as opposed to the mean spirited way they were portrayed.