Follow-up on Rainbow Dash

[ladybug_archive]

In the afternoon I was thinking about something else I like and can relate to about Rainbow Dash. I love the bit in that episode where they're all at the spa and Rainbow tries to be a good sport and have a pedicure, but chickens out at the last minute because she doesn't like anyone touching her hooves.

That is so me. I honestly can't find any appeal in some complete stranger touching my hands and feet (and in seeing my horrible nails). Nor do I find it appealing to think of some complete stranger rubbing me down for a massage. It squicks me out.

I know many women love the thought of a day at the spa, but unless I could just do my own thing there, I don't think I'd enjoy it much. I've actually pretty much turned down invitations of informal spa nights because I just wasn't comfortable with it. I had other reasons why I wasn't comfortable at that particular time, and I'll admit that if it hadn't been for those I might have tried to be a good sport and accept the invite, but I still would have been very uneasy about it. It's just not my thing.

And I have to admit, I was kind of disappointed that Applejack decided she liked being at the spa and being fussed over like that. I loved when she was so against makeovers in season 1. I think that leaves Rainbow as the only one who still doesn't like any of that.

Comments

[cynicallia.livejournal.com]

Give it a shot if the opportunity ever comes up again. I never expected this when I was younger, because I am -not- a people person, but it turned out that I have a natural talent for massage, especially of the feet. I can turn anyone from a skeptic into an addict with my devious paws, and I find it ..intriguing.. to watch their doubt and resistance simply die at my technique, turning to bliss and wonder. It really has to be experienced to be believed.

[insaneladybug.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't mind so much if it was someone I knew. I got a massage from my brother once that was just lovely. That's awesome that you have a talent for it!

[gweniveve-skyes.livejournal.com]

I do understand where you're coming from, but at the same time, I emphasize with Applejack too (it's very odd, haha). I never EVER get pampered--and usually I don't expect to and because of this I'm not as keen, but every once in a blue moon(well, less than a blue moon) I get a massage or a pedicure and it's nice admittedly. It's nice to get fussed over every now and then, but that is just my opinion :D

[insaneladybug.livejournal.com]

Well, as I mentioned to the above commenter, if the masseur/masseuse is someone I know, that makes a big difference. But I just don't cotton much to complete strangers having me so vulnerable. Or coming into my personal space.

[moonshadowmagic.livejournal.com]

Okay, something just hit me....

Rainbow Dash is sort of Distilled Essence of Peppermint Patty, only with a bit more arrogance.

I didn't think of it until I remembered my cousin playing Peppermint Patty in 'Snoopy.' Anyone who knew her said it was the perfect role.

[insaneladybug.livejournal.com]

LOL. Wow. I never thought of that one.