Something that's been bugging me about the new episode:
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Doesn't the owl have to sleep during the day? I feel like that point would have solved a lot of the conflict, as Spike would still have his work during the day, and Owlyface (because heck if I can remember that name) would work during the night. Spike could have still been jealous of the owl's help, but later realized that he still was important. Meh, thinking too much about a show with talking unicorns, I suppose.
Oh gosh I've posted in a pony thread what have I done
EDIT: Well, since I'm here, I might as well post this: