It seemed like their little song-and-dance number was a big hit among the few, well-to-do members of Canterlot society who stayed in the city for the weekend, despite all the hustle and bustle from ordinary-class ponies piling in for Celestia's open court. Even those ordinary ponies were piling on the praise. 'APOLOGY OF THE YEAR' was the title of one editorial in their favor, though it was a bit early to be making that call.