It gained notoriety on sites like YouTube and Newgrounds during the early 2010s, often used as a "bait-and-switch" video to prank unsuspecting viewers [1, 4].
If you are looking for the video, be aware that many re-uploads on mainstream platforms may be censored or contain malware if found on unofficial third-party sites [1]. Friendship Treat.mp4
The video typically features the character Pinkie Pie. It begins with upbeat music and a bright aesthetic, but quickly shifts as Pinkie Pie begins brutally attacking other characters [2, 5]. It gained notoriety on sites like YouTube and
It is famously set to the song "Smile" from the show, which adds a disturbing contrast to the visual carnage [2, 3]. Safety and Content Warnings It begins with upbeat music and a bright
This video is part of a larger trend where fans take "wholesome" media and reimagine it through a dark, often hyper-violent lens [2, 5].
