Is the Best Night Ever really the best night ever? This I am uncertain, but I am giddy to dive into this somewhat famous yet I am not sure how relevant in the modern fandom episode.

Unlike some of the other latter season 1 episodes, this one does have some moments that stuck with me pretty well, though there is a lot I had forgotten. The seen that I often recalled the most is actually this first scene with Twilight Sparkle reading and Pinkie Pie bouncing on the trampoline. I think it was because of seeing it traced over/edited with Lauren Faust's original concepts of characters, such as Pinkie Pie being Surprise. I would for whatever reason, run into it often. Not something I felt strongly about either way, but, it holds a certain secondary nostalgia for me from 2015ish and 2016, much later than the normal early pre-2012 nostalgia this should invoke.

Twilight Sparkle's attempt to make horses is interesting here as it almost could be implied that horses are just another animal. It wouldn't make sense, considering mules preestablished existence of them. But how would everyone feel if Twilight was turning the mice into ponies? That is why I ask! This has no strong answer for me other than whimsical show being whimsical but I cannot help but try to!

The gala song (At The Gala), was a good song, but not a top fav. I liked Rainbow Dash's part the best as it departed to a more rock style just to show her personality. A nice touch if you ask me.

The Mane 6 enter the night with hope and I think this is set up splendidly; actually, I was impressed how this episode managed to bounce between all the Mane 6 and not feel rushed/cramped while introducing more than one new character! (Cutie Mark Chronicles might also warrant a mention here!) I know I felt this a lot in latter seasons. Not sure if it is superior writing or the relative simplicity of the plot. They didn't have to give a lot of heavy handed fanservice or fun moments to characters like Prince Blueblood back then. He was one dimensional gag character but done well. It was just focused on each one of the Mane 6's night getting progressively worse. As far as the night getting, Rainbow Dash was the one whom I related to, in the sense of feeling awkward at such a get together and being unable to break in while others socialize. Minus creating mishaps in an attempt to show off anyways! More on the Mane 6's actions in a bit.