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'''Sweetie Drops''' was an {{FIM|Earth Pony}} from {{FIM|Ponyville}}, [[Equestria]]. In her civilian guise, she was the humble proprietor of [[Sweetie Drops Candies]], but secretly served as a monster hunter for [[S.M.I.L.E.]] under the name of '''Bon Bon'''. In her private life, she was the romantic partner of {{FIM|Lyra Heartstrings}}
'''Bon Bon''', also known as '''Sweetie Drops'''


==History==
==History==



==Personality==
==Personality==
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==Relationships==
==Relationships==
Bon Bon is good friends with {{FIM|Derpy}} and [[Berryshine]].<ref>[[Enterplay series 2]]</ref>
Bon Bon is good friends with {{FIM|Derpy}} and [[Berryshine]].<ref>[[Enterplay series 2]]</ref>

==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
===Naming===
===Naming===
Sweetie Drops remained unnamed in the television show until season 5's "Slice of Life", however the name "Bon Bon" and "Sweetie Drops" were used interchangeably in toys and merchandise. Notably, "Sweetie Drops" tended to be used more often in more general releases, while "Bon Bon" was used in more 'specific' products aimed at the fandom, such as trading cards rather than broad consumers.
Sweetie Drops remained unnamed in the television show until season 5's "Slice of Life", however the name "Bon Bon" and "Sweetie Drops" were used interchangeably in toys and merchandise. Notably, "Sweetie Drops" tended to be used more often in more general releases, while "Bon Bon" was used in more 'specific' products aimed at the fandom, such as trading cards rather than broad consumers.

In the episode, "Slice of Life", Sweetie Drops said that Bon Bon was her code name, while Sweetie Drops was her civilian name, was listed under the name 'Bon Bon' in the credits, her first time either of her names were referenced in the television show. Since then, her actress, Andrea Libman, has consistently been credited as the voice of Bon Bon in her subsequent voiced appearances.<ref>{{CAR|FIM|It Isn't the Mane Thing About You}}</ref><ref>{{CAR|FIM|Marks For Effort}}</ref><ref>''[[Equestria Girls: Legend of Everfree]]''</ref> The earliest known mention of her name 'Sweetie Drops' was in a [[2013]] release of ''[[Friendship is Magic Blind Bags]]'' - "Wave 7", which featured the name on her character card. Interestingly, it was either that same year, or late [[2012]], was the first known official use of her other name, Bon Bon, which was used in ''[[My Little Pony: Magic Princess]]''.

===Design===


===Generational legacy===
===Generational legacy===
[[Bon Bon]] was first the name of a [[Generation 1]] {{Tales|Bon Bon|character}} who appeared in ''[[My Little Pony Tales]]''.
[[Bon Bon]] was first the name of a [[Generation 1]] {{Tales|Bon Bon|character}} who appeared in ''[[My Little Pony Tales]]''. The two share little similarities aside from a similar interest in cooking, with ''Tales'' Bon Bon cooking a whole manner of sweets, rather than just candies. ''Tales'' Bon Bon was portrayed by [[Chiara Zanni]], who would go on to voice {{FIM|A.K. Yearling}}.


===Portrayal===
===Portrayal===
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==Merchandise==
==Merchandise==
===Trading cards===

===Collectable cards===

===Fashion===

===Digital merchandise===


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==Notes==
==Notes==
* Lyra and Bon Bon were once described as "roommates" on a trading card. In lesbian/women-who-love-women culture, calling a couple "roommates" is often used as a way to conceal the fact that they are in a same-sex relationship. Whether or not this was used intentionally as a nod to the ship or not has yet to be confirmed.
* Lyra and Bon Bon were once described as "roommates" on a trading card. In lesbian/women-who-love-women culture, calling a couple "roommates" is often used as a way to conceal the fact that they are in a same-sex relationship. Whether or not this was used intentionally as a nod to the ship or not has yet to be confirmed.
** Bon Bon's exact residence has been inconsistent throughout other media. In ''[[My Little Pony: Magic Princess]]'', it was said she lived in her own house, while Lyra lived in the [[Homely Apartments]], which even her future incarnation lives in, without Bon Bon. [[Gameloft]] seems to treat Lyra and Bon Bon's relationship as something that 'may have' happened, like with how Rainbow Dash and Applejack were implied but unconfirmed to get together, only Lyra and Bon Bon ''did'' explicitly get married.

==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 13:13, 21 March 2023

Bon Bon
(Sweetie Drops)
Friendship is Magic character
Biographical information
SpeciesPony  • Earth Pony
GenderFemale
AgeAdult
OccupationMonster hunter[1]
Candy maker
Business owner
NationalityEquestrian
Relationships
AffiliationS.M.I.L.E.
Real world
VoiceTabitha St. Germain
Andrea Libman (see #portrayal)
First
"Friendship is Magic" 		Last
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Sweetie Drops was an Earth Pony from Ponyville, Equestria. In her civilian guise, she was the humble proprietor of Sweetie Drops Candies, but secretly served as a monster hunter for S.M.I.L.E. under the name of Bon Bon. In her private life, she was the romantic partner of Lyra Heartstrings

History

Personality

Bon Bon is generally a good-humored, laughing at all the misfortunes that come her way, several of which come from her romantic partner, Lyra Heartstrings, who she tries to be the 'voice of reason' for, contrasting a more grounded personality to Lyra's more enthusiastic one.[2] She was patient and agreeable, working well with others.[3] Despite this, in many of her early interactions with the Mane Six or related ponies, she was rather nasty, irritable and quick-tempered.

Relationships

Bon Bon is good friends with Derpy and Berryshine.[4]

Behind the scenes

Naming

Sweetie Drops remained unnamed in the television show until season 5's "Slice of Life", however the name "Bon Bon" and "Sweetie Drops" were used interchangeably in toys and merchandise. Notably, "Sweetie Drops" tended to be used more often in more general releases, while "Bon Bon" was used in more 'specific' products aimed at the fandom, such as trading cards rather than broad consumers.

In the episode, "Slice of Life", Sweetie Drops said that Bon Bon was her code name, while Sweetie Drops was her civilian name, was listed under the name 'Bon Bon' in the credits, her first time either of her names were referenced in the television show. Since then, her actress, Andrea Libman, has consistently been credited as the voice of Bon Bon in her subsequent voiced appearances.[5][6][7] The earliest known mention of her name 'Sweetie Drops' was in a 2013 release of Friendship is Magic Blind Bags - "Wave 7", which featured the name on her character card. Interestingly, it was either that same year, or late 2012, was the first known official use of her other name, Bon Bon, which was used in My Little Pony: Magic Princess.

Design

Generational legacy

Bon Bon was first the name of a Generation 1 character who appeared in My Little Pony Tales. The two share little similarities aside from a similar interest in cooking, with Tales Bon Bon cooking a whole manner of sweets, rather than just candies. Tales Bon Bon was portrayed by Chiara Zanni, who would go on to voice A.K. Yearling.

Portrayal

Reception

Toys

Merchandise

Trading cards

Collectable cards

Fashion

Digital merchandise

Appearances

Notes

  • Lyra and Bon Bon were once described as "roommates" on a trading card. In lesbian/women-who-love-women culture, calling a couple "roommates" is often used as a way to conceal the fact that they are in a same-sex relationship. Whether or not this was used intentionally as a nod to the ship or not has yet to be confirmed.
    • Bon Bon's exact residence has been inconsistent throughout other media. In My Little Pony: Magic Princess, it was said she lived in her own house, while Lyra lived in the Homely Apartments, which even her future incarnation lives in, without Bon Bon. Gameloft seems to treat Lyra and Bon Bon's relationship as something that 'may have' happened, like with how Rainbow Dash and Applejack were implied but unconfirmed to get together, only Lyra and Bon Bon did explicitly get married.

References

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