Cutie mark

A cutie mark is a symbol that appears on the flanks of ponies in the My Little Pony franchise, most prominently featured in the television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Each cutie mark represents a pony's special talent, unique skill, or defining characteristic. In the show's lore, cutie marks typically appear when a young pony discovers their true purpose or passion in life. The concept is a central narrative element in the series, symbolizing identity formation, coming of age, self-discovery, individualism, and personal growth, and is considered a rite of passage within the series. Analysts have compared the concept of a cutie mark to predestination and free will; feminist analysts have interpreted cutie mark acquisition as a metaphor for body positivity, puberty, and menarche.

Cutie mark is a play on the term beauty mark. The design and significance of cutie marks vary widely between characters, ranging from simple objects like apples or musical notes to more complex symbolic representations. Cutie marks have become one of the most iconic and defining features of the franchise, frequently serving as visual shorthand to represent the specific pony they belong to.

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