Ep 4. The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000
- January 28, 2012
In this episode, titled The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000, Applejack and her friends visit Sweet Apple Acres to help with the yearly task of harvesting apples for the upcoming cider season. However, they soon learn that a pair of rival cider makers, the Flim Flam Brothers, have created a machine that can make cider faster than any pony can.
Applejack initially dismisses the Flim Flam Brothers and their machine, instead insisting on sticking to the traditional way of making cider by hand. However, as the brothers' machine draws in more and more customers with its speedy production, Applejack and her family begin to struggle to keep up with demand.
Feeling desperate, Applejack eventually agrees to a competition between the traditional method of making cider and the Flim Flam Brothers' machine. The competition is a cider-off, with the winning team producing the most cider in a set amount of time declared the winner.
Throughout the episode, Applejack struggles with her pride and her desire to keep the tradition of hand-crafted cider alive. However, she eventually learns that there is value in innovation and that sometimes, progress is necessary in order to keep up with demand.
The episode ultimately ends with a compromise between the two methods, with Applejack and the Flim Flam Brothers working together to produce cider in a way that combines the traditional method with the speed of the machine.
Overall, The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 is a heartwarming episode about the importance of balancing tradition with progress, and the value of collaboration in solving problems. Applejack's journey throughout the episode is relatable and inspiring, making this episode a fan favorite amongst My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fans.
