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Published: 2016-08-03 05:48:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 41744; Favourites: 1738; Downloads: 0
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been rewatching pony episodesBrotherhooves Social was kinda weirdly mean-spirited (haha, lookit the man in the dress haha so funnie), but I did very much enjoy the insight into Big Mac's character, his sweet motivation to be closer to his little sister, and their adorable little moment together at the end, t'was very genuine and heartwarming~
The character of "Orchard Blossom" could be seen as a one-off joke (though I still don't get what so funny about a dude in a dress. Some guys like to wear dresses, big deal) but the thing that seemed interesting to me was another instance in Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep, where Mac has a fantasy about not only becoming an alicorn, but what appears to be a sparkling, giggling, pretty alicorn princess. "Orchard Blossom" becomes much more interesting when viewed in context with the dream fantasy 'I'm a pretty princess' thing.
What could this mean about Big Mac? Sure, the case could be made that these instances are purely meant as jokes, but I like (over)analyzing stuff. Anything could be speculated-Big Mac possibly has gender dysphoria, or Big Mac is genderfluid, or Big Mac enjoys feeling feminine, or Big Mac likes to wear dresses and make-up, or Big Mac just really likes alicorns? Is Orchard Blossom just an act, or an entire persona he's constructed? I just find it really interesting that Big Mac, the big buff manly stallion, has these prominent forays into femininity. Whatever the case, he looked pretty in his dress.
i'm probably digging too deep into this, but what are your thoughts on the meaning behind "Orchard Blossom"?
please keep it polite and respectful in the comments section guys, no fighting about candy colored horses
i just like dudes crossdressing okay and i wish more children's media explored gender identity (respectfully of course)
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My headcanon is that he does drag as well because I find it amazing and also he is gorgeous either way.
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Men wearing dresses can be funny if done right
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I actually headcanon him as a closeted transmare, so this makes me very happy. :3Β I thought I was the only who could possibly have this hc.
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Maybe Big Mac likes dresses because he wants something pretty because he works like a- well, workhorse everyday andΒ he possibly likes the idea to be refined and strong, make something with ease instead of busting his hump all the time to get more from his effort. Or he just wants to be a southern bell and admired (he did dream of being an alicorn) so perhaps he desires some sort of thanks,Β be idolizedΒ or a greater deal of protection for those he cares for.
Dream or not,Β Big Mac wants to be a princess, the stoic arboreal princess.
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Been interesting if bug mac went to twilight or zecora helo to temp turn him female. Only have him turn to male at the end of competition.Β
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Imagine Big Mac as a drag queen
Sorry Iβm retarded
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Fuck the gender/transgender debates.
The second I saw this I let out a 20 second EEEEEEEEEE, and still grinning like pinkimania.
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Orchard Blossom might also be a reason as to why he's so quiet now. It could be he doesn't like how low his voice is so he stays quiet because he doesn't like voice. I can just see Mac saying to everyone "i like girly things, so someone best get me stuff from Rarity's Boutique." Like seriously, Blossom would have a freakin field day in the Boutique. No pun intended, lol. Β
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Although Big Mac not talking much was explained in "Where the Apple Lies".
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maybe the show is trying to show how big mac has been treated as the big masculine stallio is trying to show he isnt all tough but rather has a sort of feminine side to his character or rather he likes pretty things.
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Perhaps it is to show how all the adult male watchers are into the main characters, being female ponies and alicorns being the highest you may get.
Or some kind of gender or kin thing.
Everything hidden under the usual "Haha, look! That 'real' man looks like a pretty girly princess."
(But it's not weird when females wear clothes for men. Why is it considered weird the other way around? 
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I COMPLETELY SUPPORT ORCHARD'S TRANSITION!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This episode reminds me of the film and book the boy in the dress :')
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This episode was so disgusting and upsetting. All of those "but you're not X!" comments were so unsettling.Β
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All of these people like "Okay maybe but...[theory that points away from him having any sort of dysphoria]"
I for one am one hundred percent here for transgirl Big Mac. Β Regardless of whether or not there's a gender binary in Equestria, I do believe that transgender ponies would exist.
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And In "Dungeons and Discords" Big Mac's Ideal Character that he wished he could be was a unicorn.
So maybe he IS some unicorn allegory for Transgender.
(Now, I hope it won't be like the PPG version)
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Hm. Well it wouldn't surprise me if he did like to cross dress. Plus even if he didn't, at least it shows he loves his sister so much that he would dress up and act girly for her. That's real love. X3
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considering equestria appears to be populated by 70% females, it would make sense also for gender lines to be blurred or nearly nonexistant in their culture. they may have very little concept of such a thing. unrelated to this, a pony being a lesbian is most likely unheard of as well since its probably necessary for mares to be with other mares in order for society to function properly so there isnt an over-demand for males. conversely i would be lead to believe that males may not even be necessary in the reproduction process at all, since its a magical land where magicly produced babies are probably common. therefore the upholding of "masculinity" is probably unnecessary, but still welcomed for those who wish to participate in it. otherwise feminitity embraced from all sexes is acceptable and normal.Β
did i ramble? sorry-
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That makes a ton of sense tbh.
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I thoight the "princess big mac" was a reference to a youtube video.
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I'm also going with "they probably weren't thinking that, but genderfluid Mac is cool." And yes, it is awesome that they let someone so "manly" have no problem with things "girly." No shame about it at all, whatever he is!
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I totally understand what you're saying and I agree with you I love the same stuff too I like seeing men dress up and be more feminine and with themselves and I would really think be awesome if you didn't want to work with Big Mac in that way but whatever you decide I still think your work is amazing
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I doubt the writers were thinking that deeply, but Mac not being completely het/cis is definitely an interpretation that I've entertained, myself, and would fit with what we see. Of course, that's kind of the point behind the whole "manly man does girly things" trope. For good or bad it makes you question their orientation and/or gender identity because they don't adhere to the masculine stereotype. Sometimes it's used to point out and make us laugh at our own expectations and sometimes it seems more "look at the funny guy doing girl things." It's definitely my headcanon - and arguably actual canon - that Big Mac is at least gender nonconforming, though.
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I think in the world of equestria mares are considered the "dominant" gender, seeing as they value their princesses so much and we see more mares than stallions in the show. Adding that with how Big Mac feels like he's just some plain old pony I'd think this points out more that he wishes he were special rather than him wanted to actually be a mare.
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"Putting a dress on a tank doesn't hide the fact that it's a tank!"
Anyone get the reference?
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He did seem very comfortable as Orchard Blossom, in my eyes. And why not? We all want to feel pretty/beautiful/insert descriptor here once in a while. Maybe this was his way of not only bonding with his baby sister, but feeling pretty for a while.
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I really like the thought of Big Mac being steryotipically more feminine and everybody being ok with it
; w ; even if he isn't.
Lovely as always! I adore the lighting!
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Ehh... not... really...
How to explain... Okay, we see big mac become an alicorn and a princess, correct? But he doesn't become a mare. So, he attribute alicornism, if thats the phrase, to power, and has respect and reverence for the title, not to the gender. Which means the title of Princess applies to both stallions and mares as ruler supreme (I believe there was a woman who took the title of King somewhere in the annal's of history)
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I like that in the end the judges knew he was actually a male and were seemingly ok with it. If anything it seems those ponies are pretty tolerant to gender identity. That's what I got from it any who
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While I think your analysis is valid, I think it was more about just a guy in a dress.
I think it was more that he was trying to be what he imagined was the perfect, most feminine southern belle he could, the stereotypical southern belle, and he wasn't good at it. A tad out dated too, like how you would picture in the old western movies. If he was just being himself in a dress, it would be different, but it was more like he was doing a really bad Scarlet O'Hara impression on top of the outfit and the other ponies could tell that it was a really bad fake impression.Β
I think it was funny because he was putting on a really bad act, and they knew it.Β
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The crowd's reaction after Mac's voice drops during the singing competition in the episode was really interesting to me. The expression of the majority of the colts softened into smiles and actually commented on Mac's ability with statements like "Impressive range", but for most of the mares their uneasiness never faltered and the most clear dialog was a mare's "Did his(?) voice just... I don't know" is the most clear.
I think the episode's underlined theme is "a man in a dress can't fool a real woman" attitude, which I do see as transphobic. While I do like it does add more evidence to the possibility that Big Mac is trans, it wasn't handled very well so I think it's "just a joke". I wish there was more acceptance portrayed in the episode, and not just tolerance.
I do think Orchard Blossom looks really cute.
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I feel the real pay off if that Everyone knew it was Big Mac but didn't feel need to bring it up. In the end it wasn't a big deal, just his poor sportsmanship.
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...I didnt even realize that WAS big Mac....;-;"
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Remember that the judge pony said that they knew all along that Orchard Blossom was really a stallion. So that means that the pony that was attracted to Orchard Blossom knew? I think so.
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I think so too. I'm pretty sure it's referring to the movie Some Like It Hot.
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I can't remember the episode well, but I think I do remember noticing that Big Mac really seemed to like his Orchard Blossom persona. Definitely got be thinking along the same lines as you've got here. Personally, I love all of these ideas!
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Aw I like it. Big Mac is so cute to begin with!!! That just makes it more adorableΒ
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I would respectfully disagree with your analysis. It's a valid interpretation, but my personal suspicion is that the writers want to use the 'manly man doing womanly things' trope - consider Bulk Biceps in Rainbow Falls with the cheerleading outfit. That said, it is entirely possible that the writers have planned this and are doing this knowingly - consider that Big Mac has grown up in a female-dominated household, and Equestria seems to have more female than male ponies. It is equally conceivable that it is a part of his character as you suggest. Any interpretation is a possibility, given that we seldom see the thought processes of the writers, and it is the results to which we pay more attention. Also, Equestria is your world too. You are free to analyse and interpret how you will, given that nobody is coming to harm from it.
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Why am I suddenly picturing Prima Donna applying makeup to Big Mac?
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because she knows he loves it.
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