A good playlist is a powerful thing.
Is… MLP:FiM just an extended pony remake of “Data’s Day”? And Twilight Sparkle is Data?
Rewatching Star Trek episode “Data’s Day,” and it starts with a letter from Data to Cmdr. Maddox: “I agree that your study lacks information on my programming and operation. In response to your request, this message will include a record of my activities during a normal day, with emphasis on my perceptions of friendship.”
Data proceeds to send messages to Cmdr. Maddox (Princess Celestia!) detailing what he learns about friendship.