The 'Twilight Sparkle Alicorn Controversy,' colloquially known as 'Twilicorn,' erupted in early 2013 following the Season 3 finale of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The transformation of the main protagonist from a unicorn into an Alicorn princess polarized the Brony fandom, leading to intense debates about character development versus commercial interests. Critics feared the change would ruin the show's relatability, while supporters viewed it as a natural progression of her journey. The meme typically utilizes screenshots of Twilight’s transformation or her new royal status to satirize fandom overreactions, express shock at sudden changes, or mock 'doom-posting' within internet communities. It remains one of the most significant examples of fan-base volatility in modern internet history.