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And we see other forms of control being used throughout the other communities as well.

What’s more is he’s not content to just be Sheriff Sprout.

My Little Ponies together

But parents are bound to notice that Sprout’s entire essence is just an act.

As vicious as he is, he’s still completely terrified of not having his mother’s approval.

Sprout and Phyllis talk

Sprout and Hitch scared

Sprout giving speech

Dad and Sunny smiling

Sunny holding sign