#bec I so strongly believed it has to be honesty

[cryptidclaw]

You said you think Dash and Aj’s elements should be switched, i haven’t watched the show in years but i’m curious as to your reasons why

Ok so I have firmly believed this for years, to the point where I sometimes forget it isn't canon lol.

With the other Mane 6 it is extremely obvious what their elements are, its a big character trait for them! Pinkie is always trying to make ppl laugh, Fluttershy is always spending her time showing kindness and caring to animals, and Rarity is always giving ppl new outfits and stuff bec she thinks everyone deserves to feel beautiful! Twilight is also obvious bec she's u kno, super magical.

However with AJ they explain that she's honest by adding on the minor character trait that she can not lie, which i think is kinda boring and not as impactful or big like the other Mane 6's elements! Same with Rainbow, like idk I feel like "loyalty" isn't a huge trait for her!

On the other hand Loyalty works SO well with AJ's character and overall backstory!! She is super loyal to her family, she will do anything for them and works her ass off for the farm! I just think it would fit her so well, for her to be the stubbornly loyal friend who will not give up on her loved ones and will do anything for them and will back them up no matter what. It just fits her vibes soooo much more!! And her loyalty to her family is such a big personality trait for her!!

Rainbow Dash being the element of honesty also works really well. She seems to me like a take no nonsense, "I will tell u how i feel about you and/or this situation no matter what" kind of gal. Dash has no filter, she just says what she thinks, big neurodivergent vibes, she is so me. Of course this gets her into a lot of trouble, tbh her being the element of honesty could bring on some good discussions on how sometimes there are times when you shouldn't be brutally honest, but other times honesty is a great trait ho have! I feel like her having no filter and always being honest is also a far more big and important trait for her, Honesty being her element just fits so well.

Anywaysss just think it fits a lot more with the themes of the other Mane 6 having their elements be such a big part of their characters! And it fits their personalities so well!!