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Apple of Discord

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Not much to say about this, except that some puns are just too perfect to ignore. :D

EDIT: Okay, so apparently, there is more for me to say about this, because nobody gets the pun. In Greek mythology, the "apple of discord" is what Eris, goddess of envy, gave to Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite to get them arguing amongst each other. It's become a trope in its own right tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php… , and MLP even satirized it in the unforgettable "Lesson Zero" ("I really like her...mane?"). I just spoofed it even further by illustrating it literally - Discord with an apple. As for why AJ and her sibs are glaring at him, that's up to you. Maybe they're keeping an eye on him to make sure he doesn't pull any reality-warping shenanigans; maybe he just took it without asking permission and they're a little PO'ed about it. Either way, I think it works.
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Discord: Oh, come now!  I asked Granny Smith for permission, and she said "yes!"  Isn't that right?
(He lifts up his paw, which has turned into Granny Smith's head)
"Granny Smith": Of course!  Discord can have as many apples as he wants!
Discord: Why, thank you, madam!  I do believe I'll take you up on that offer--
AJ: No ya won't!  Next time ya want some of our apples, ASK!
Discord: But I did!
(Picture ensues)
Discord: (glances at the fourth wall) Some ponies you just can't reason with.