When I think cider, I think the alcoholic stuff. Wikipedia: " Cider or cyder (/ˈsaɪdər/ sy-dər) is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice. Cider varies in alcohol content from 2% abv to 8.5% abv or more in traditional English ciders. In some regions, such as Germany and America, cider may be termed "apple wine".[1] In current usage of the term in the United States and Canada, the term "hard cider" is used for the alcoholic beverage discussed in this article, while the term "cider" usually refers to a non-alcoholic apple juice beverage. " I guess it depends upon where you grew up. Anywho, Loved the episode. Crying dashie at the end broke my heart. I kinda understand where ponies who say that AJ was irresponsible, but vaguely disagree. Apple Bloom was the biggest yes-man. Granny Smith (why do I keep forgetting to capitalize these ponies last names?) was a Neigh-sayer, until Flim (or is it Flam?) called her a Scootaloo. I was expecting them to cut to the CMC at that point. AJ was the only one who was even vaguely sceptical the entire time. I'm probably letting my preconceived notions select evidence though... I agree with others who have pointed out the absurdity of the situation: Why did the family not increase the price? As to Rosewind's challenge: I would argue that the population of the fandom is great enough that there would be bronies with basic-ly every (reasonable) thought relating to MLP. 'Tis not a very good point for conversation, however. I personally think there may be some truth in the statement. Somepony may be attracted to the innocnce of the show, I like the lack of cynicism. Bleah... I dunno, I will leave that sort of disscussion to Weesh.