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].
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 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