: Many fans noted the continued absence of the Apple parents in this flashback, which fueled further community theories about their fate.
The episode is notable for its depiction of the Apple siblings in their younger years: [S6E23] Where the Apple Lies
Official Season 6 Episode 23 Discussion Thread : r/mylittlepony : Many fans noted the continued absence of
: In the flashback, a young Applejack tries to secure a deal with Filthy Rich while Granny Smith is away. To hide the fact that she doesn't have authority to sign the contract, she tells a small lie that rapidly spirals out of control. : Surprisingly, he is depicted as highly talkative,
: Surprisingly, he is depicted as highly talkative, confident, and even bossy . By the end of the flashback, he decides to "listen more," explaining his mostly monosyllabic nature in the series' present day.
The episode uses a framing device where tells a "white lie" to cover up a mistake involving mislabeled cider crates. To teach her a lesson, Applejack and Big Mac recount a disastrous series of lies from their youth that nearly cost the family their farm.
: Shown as a "bad liar" who was prone to acting without planning.