matt0044
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In the past we've seen things like Spike not being at Twilight's birthday and having to "photo-shop" a photo of himself in a group pic.
At best, he could've been doing something important but a statement in that episode would've helped.
Even in Crystal Empire the only real recognition Spike got was his window, which is from Celestia. Instead everyone sings for Twilight. "Since when does Twilight Sparkle ever fail?" If it weren't for Spike she'd still be at the bottom of Sombra's staircase or in his cage.
If you wish to stretch it, you could say it was meant to show how Twilight's paranoia over how she'd ace the test at the beginning have been proven to be just that: paranoia.
Little things like this build up over time so in this episode the issue appears twice. Once Spike is clearly bitter that he is left behind, even though he played a huge role in saving the Crystal Empire, and Fluttershy is too busy trying to get him to babysit to comfort him. On the train ride RD even bluntly states Spike would have enjoyed himself. It may not be blatant abuse Spike receives but he is ignored and only remembered when useful, and this episode implies that attitude extends to Cadence.
Sadly, it's pretty much Unfortunate Implications.
While I disagree with your claims regarding the Mane Six, I will admit how Spike not being able to go is weird. But considering how the Mane Six are barely recognized for defeating evil
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