Episode Title:
Fame and Misfortune.
Episode Description:
After an encounter with two feuding fillies, Twilight decides to publish her and her friends' friendship journal to teach other ponies the lessons written inside. The journal becomes a success, but draws unintended reactions from readers: Rarity loses popularity for her supposed selfishness; Pinkie Pie is laughed at for her every word; Rainbow Dash is followed by fans who fixate solely on her entries; Fluttershy is criticized for her inconsistent assertiveness; Applejack is swamped by admirers who consider themselves a part of the Apple family; and Twilight is regarded as less interesting due to her princesshood. Confronted by a mob of critics who bicker over which pony is the best, the six friends try to convince them that their flaws are what make their friendship strong, but the mob ponies only continue to argue. Twilight bemoans the journal's misinterpretation until Starlight finds the two fillies from before, who tell Twilight that the journal was able to help them become better friends, which satisfies the six friends, allowing them to embrace.
