Wow! I can't believe how many ponies showed up.
Pinkie Pie: I can.
I mean, finding out who the Ponyville Days
Pony of Ceremonies is, is a pretty big deal.
I didn't know Granny Smith was on the Selection Committee.
Of course she is.
Ponyville Days celebrates the founding of Ponyville
and she was right there.
I'm glad the Committee didn't automatically pick me
so everypony gets a chance to see
how great being me actually is,
even though the Festival is basically a party
and the Pony of Ceremonies organizes the whole thing
so it would make sense if they picked me.
Shhhhhh!
Citizens of Ponyville,
this year's applicants were all exceptional,
but there can only be one Ponyville Days
Pony of Ceremonies.
And that pony is...
(big inhale)
Rarity!
Applejack: Whoo whee! All right, Rarity!
(cheers)
Congratulations, Rarity.
Do you know what you're going to do?
(grunts)
Oh, I might have a few ideas.
♪ My Little Pony, My Little Pony ♪
♪ Aaaaahhh! ♪
♪ (upbeat) ♪
♪ My Little Pony ♪
♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be ♪
♪ My Little Pony ♪
♪ Until you all shared its magic with me ♪
♪ Big adventure ♪
♪ Tons of fun. ♪
♪ A beautiful heart ♪
♪ faithful and strong ♪
♪ Sharing kindness ♪
♪ it's an easy feat ♪
♪ And magic makes it all complete ♪
♪ My Little Ponies ♪
♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪
♪♪
I'm so excited for the Festival I can hardly stand up straight.
(thud)
Me, too. I'm glad Rarity was picked.
I know she'll add a touch of elegance to the whole thing.
Probably more than a touch.
Ahem.
♪♪
This year's Ponyville Days Festival designed by Rarity,
will feature various high class events, such as...
A silent cider auction and tasting...
Ooooh!
A Ponyville gala in Town Square...
Aaaaah!
And, of course, a Ponyville fashion show.
Ooooooh!
This year's Ponyville Days Festival pony of ceremonies,
creates shimmering couture of her own design.
And the theme is, Small Town Chic!
Wow, Rarity! You really have put a lot of effort into this.
I'll say.
I think it's going to be magical.
Do you really think so?
Are you kidding? I can't wait!
Oh, that's such a relief.
But, of course, I couldn't possibly do it all on my own.
The festival is in three days!
Pinkie Pie and I can hang lights and decorations
in the Town Square.
And I can get Sweet Apple Acres all ready for the cider tasting.
That's just perfect.
And now Twilight, if you and Fluttershy wouldn't mind helping
with the fashion show...
Of course.
I'd be honored.
I can focus on the one thing I'm worried about most of all.
All: What?
Creating a Ponyville Days Festival
fantastic enough to impress...
TRENDERHOOF!
Uh, who's Trenderhoof?
WHAT?
How can you not know who Trenderhoof is?
Trenderhoof is only the most amazing,
handsomest travel writer to have ever traveled or written.
Before Las Pegasus became an Equestria travel destination,
he wrote about it.
Before the culinary revolution in Trottingham,
he discovered it.
He knows what's going to be hot even before it's tepid.
(giggle)
Sounds like somepony has a little bit of a crush.
Oh, Twilight.
"Crush" doesn't even begin to describe it!
He's practically divine.
I CAN'T BELIEVE HE'S COMING!
(hysterical giggling)
(chugging)
(hiss)
Thank you ever so much for joining me, Twilight.
I don't think I could have met Trenderhoof on my own.
It's no problem, but you shouldn't be nervous
about meeting him.
(clamouring)
Is that him? Do you see him? Twilight, is he there?
Uh...I'm not sure.
You don't suppose he decided not to come?
Twilight, I don't see him!
What if he doesn't arrive?
The whole festival will be a disaster!
TWILIGHT, WHERE IS HE?
Ahem. Sorry.
Rarity, you have to get a hold of yourself.
I mean, you haven't even met him yet...
♪ (romantic theme) ♪
(huge gasp)
What's wrong?
Shhhhhhh.
It's him, it's him, it's him, he's here, it's him.
Well, go up and talk to him.
(squeaking)
I can't.
(nervous giggle)
Um... Hi. Ahem.
Hello. Mr. Trenderhoof.
I am Rarity and I have been chosen as Pony of Ceremonies
for the Ponyville Days Festival.
(giggle)
Please.
Call me Trend.
(thud)
And over here will be the climax of the Festival,
The Ponyville Days Gala.
Music. Dancing.
And of course a locally sourced menu of delicious treats.
Reminds me of the Spring Fling meets Manehattan Wedding
I wrote about in Gallop & Prance.
Exactly! I can't even describe
how much your work has influenced me.
And finally, Sweet Apple Acres.
Ponyville's core, heh heh, so to speak,
where our quaint little hamlet began.
Trend: Oh! Breathtaking!
I've heard about it, of course, but to see it in verite,
to stand on the soil of a working farm.
You can really feel the authenticity.
Oh yes! Uh, they really do grow apples here.
Thank you, Rarity.
Thank you for bringing me here.
This farm is truly something special.
I had planned to transform it into an elegant country inn
for the Festival,
but now I see just how special it is au natural.
Au natural, indeed.
(bray)
Who.
Is.
That?
♪ (romantic theme) ♪
Who? Applejack?
♪♪
Ahem.
Why are you staring at her like that?
I've seen a lot in my travels, but...
I've never beheld such beauty.
Applejack.
The pony of my dreams.
Spike: Rarity?
Rarity?
Hello?
(sobbing)
(bawling)
I brought my cider tasting cup.
Are you ready to go try the samples?
What's the point?
Rarity, what's wrong?
Nothing.
Is it something I said?
He doesn't like me.
What?
He doesn't like me.
Rarity, I can't hear--
HE DOESN'T LIKE ME BECAUSE HE HAS A CRUSH ON APPLEJACK
EVEN THOUGH I'VE HAD A CRUSH ON HIM EVER SINCE
THE BEGINNING OF TIME AND IT'S NOT FAIR!
Trenderhoof doesn't like you?
That's ridiculous.
(sobbing)
Oh, Spike, how could you ever know what it's like
to be totally obsessed with a pony
only to find out they're obsessed
with somepony else?
I mean, what could Applejack possibly have that I don't?
(I don't know)
Hmmm.
You know, I have such respect for the work ethic
of Earth Ponies.
Uh, gee, thanks.
Granny Smith always said, "Pick an apple a day
and keep trouble away."
How many varieties of apples do you think there are?
On the farm or in all of Equestria because--
I once had an apple so rare,
they thought it was extinct.
I ate four of them.
(chomp)
Is that a fact?
That's my thing.
I take the mundane, the simple, the...
unappreciated, and I make it relatable.
Well, I hope you can relate to Ponyville.
Me too.
But enough about me.
I want to know about you.
What do apples mean to Applejack?
Look, I'm glad you're interested in Ponyville and all,
but I'm kinda busy with my chores
and if I can't get 'em done,
there won't be a Ponyville Days Festival
for you to write about.
Rarity: Well, that will never do!
Rarity, what are you wearing?
What, this old thing?
Aren't you too busy planning the Festival
to keep making new outfits for it?
I am, but the thought of hauling apples inspired me
and I just couldn't stop myself.
Really?
If there's one thing I love, it's hauling apples.
I'm growing fond of it, myself.
Maybe you two should try it sometime.
I'm feeling a tad inspired.
♪ Without farm life there'd be such disparity. ♪
♪ These thoughts I think with great clarity. ♪
♪ Apples high to the sky, She's the one of my eye. ♪
That fruit hauling pony named..♪.
♪ ...Applejack. ♪
(smashing glass)
Rarity, why do you want to plow a field?
Is it me or could this use a splash of color,
and maybe a wash?
Don't we need to check on the gala decorations?
Yes, yes. Of course.
But Trend obviously has a thing for farm life.
If I can't convince him that I'm just as much of a farm hoof
as Applejack, I'll never get him interested in the Festival.
The Festival.
Right.
And I do appreciate your help ever so much.
I couldn't do a thing without you Spikey poo.
Well... that's what friends are for.
Right! So!
Come... On... farm thing!
(sigh)
How does Applejack do it?
Applejack: Well, it would help if the harness was on right.
What are you doing?
I'm simply lending a hoof with the chores...
...which I love doing ever so much.
Well, if you're still interested after the Festival,
I can teach you all about it.
But right now, I need to get the plowing done if you don't mind.
Not at all.
(grunt)
She makes it look so easy.
I know.
Isn't she fantastic?
(crash)
I really don't see what the fuss is all about.
Now, Rarity, you be careful.
If you don't get the bucking just right,
you could sprain a hoof.
I am perfectly familiar with the applebucking process,
thank you very much, but while you seem to rely on raw power,
I believe a certain amount of style is required.
It's really more of a dance, if you ask me.
♪♪
Et voilà.
Well, your way is definitely long on style.
Thank you.
Now if you'll all excuse me, I have some more chores to do.
Inside!
(slam)
Rarity, can I ask you something?
Why, Trend, you can ask me anything.
I've been meaning to ask for a while and, frankly,
I'm sort of embarrassed.
Rarity...
Do you think Applejack would be my date for the Festival?
Why don't you go ask her yourself?
(slam)
Phew!
That was close.
If you've come to apologize, there's really no need.
What are you talking about?
Let's dispense with the charade, shall we?
Listen, I know you really want Trend to like you.
And he does.
Despite somepony's best efforts.
I swear, I don't know why he's paying so much attention to me.
And I don't know anypony who's that interested in farming.
Not even me.
Well, maybe it's time Trend met a real country pony.
Shouldn't you be working on the Festival
instead of coming up with new ways to impress Trend?
Oh, I'm sure you'd love that.
Well, I have a new vision for the Festival.
(puts on country accent) And it's gonna be more country
than the whole Apple Family put together!
Um, Isn't it a little late to be changing the theme?
Applejack, what's going on?
I'm too scared to guess.
Rarity: Firstly, I just wanna thank you'all for comin'
and second I know y'all will all adore
my new Festival theme...
♪ (banjo) ♪
Simple Ways!
(laughter)
Well, what's so funny?
Rarity, that is the silliest getup I have ever seen.
It is a little funny.
Funny?
(giggle)
Rarity, you aren't serious, are you?
Well, of course I'm serious!
Ahem...
Why wouldn't I be?
Because you would never dress like that.
You like fashion and high society and fancy things.
And I can like plowing fields and hauling apples just as much.
But you don't!
How do you know what I like?
Because I know you.
Well, maybe you don't know me as well as you think.
And I suppose it's just a coincidence that Trenderhoof
seems so interested in country life too?
I don't know what you're gettin' at.
Well, then I guess I'll just have to show you.
Be my guest.
Now, if y'all will excuse me, I have a hootenanny
of a Festival to put on.
(door closes)
(growl)
Now, to be a model in the Simple Ways fashion show,
you might think simple means less is more.
Well, that just ain't so.
If you want to be real simple, more is more.
Now y'all go off and make yourselves look just like that.
Who's our next model for the fashion show?
Um...
Apple Jewel?
Who the hay is that?
♪♪
Is this some kinda joke?
Why, Rarity, what ever would make you think I was joking?
Because you would never wear an ensemble like that!
You like plowing fields and hauling apples...
And I can like fashion just as much.
But you don't!
Well, maybe you do not know me as well as you think.
Fine.
But I got a whole Festival to plan,
so if you're gonna start modelin', just get on with it.
Life is a festival, and you should celebrate it
by looking just like me, because I'm a trend-setting Fashionista!
You're a trend-setting Fashionista?
Why that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever--
I mean, good for you.
I, on the other hoof, couldn't care less how I look
long as I get the chores done.
Oh? Is that so?
Yes indeedy doodle.
Not me.
My mane needs to be perfectly coiffed at all times.
Well, my mane is full of dust and split ends.
My hooves are so polished you can see your reflection in them.
My hooves are cracked and dry from working in the fields!
I'm so fashion forward.
I wear droopy drawers.
I smell like rosebuds.
I LOVE BEING COVERED IN MUD!
(splat)
(splash)
Goodness! Your couture!
Oh, it's bad.
Will somepony bring me a towel
to wipe this repulsive filth from my hooves!
There's the Rarity I know!
Oh, Applejack, I'm sorry I said all those things.
You're a true friend who probably knows me better
than I know myself.
I don't know what I was thinking wearing this ridiculous outfit.
I kinda know how you feel.
But you were just trying to help me see how silly I was being.
And you were right.
(sigh)
Besides, that gown looks just gorgeous on you.
I wish I hadn't ruined it.
Thanks. It's nice ain't it?
It's magnificent!
Wherever did you get it?
Oh. It's uh... one of yours.
I'll need 3 gallons of boiling water and one ounce of detergent
STAT!
(ahem)
I'm moving to Ponyville!
Being the most interesting Pony in Equestria is exhausting.
I want to leave my exotic, exciting life behind
and live on a farm.
Both: What?
Well, that's real nice, but I sure hope you weren't thinking
of Sweet Apple Acres.
Oh.
Look, you're a fine pony, but uh, well, I'm...
I think what Applejack is trying to say,
is that there's something unappealing about a pony
who'd change themselves so much just to impress somepony else.
If somepony doesn't like you for who you are, it's their loss.
Well, this is awkward.
Not at all.
In fact...
I think I know just how you feel.
What do you think, Rarity?
Is it too late to go back to Small Town Chic?
Not if I can help it!
Rarity: Organizing the Ponyville Days Celebration
was one of the hardest things I've ever done...
♪ (orchestral waltz) ♪
But I learned an important lesson.
Real friends will like you for who you are
and changing yourself to impress them is no way to make new ones.
♪ (classical waltz) ♪
And when you're as fabulous as I am...
♪♪
it's practically a crime.
♪ (waltz ends) ♪