: The title is a play on the 2003 novel and 2005 film Where the Truth Lies .
: Many fans noted the continued absence of the Apple parents in this flashback, which fueled further community theories about their fate. [S6E23] Where the Apple Lies
: 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. : The title is a play on the
" Where the Apple Lies " is the of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic . It serves as a definitive "origin story" for Applejack’s reputation as the Element of Honesty, revealing that she was not always truthful as a filly. Plot Overview To hide the fact that she doesn't have
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The episode is notable for its depiction of the Apple siblings in their younger years:
: The lies lead the Apple family to Ponyville Hospital, where they must maintain a "Fawlty Towers"-style charade. Applejack pretends Granny Smith is sick to avoid her meeting Filthy Rich, leading to absurd situations like Big Mac nearly getting his leg "pruned" (sawed off) by a confused Granny Smith.