Once again FiM completely throws that idea out the window. Maybe it’s another reason why it’s so amazing?
The Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rarity all worked on season two doing layout/posing (Holding back my envy right now), and Pinkie Pie is friends with the Fluttershy (even more envy).
They also dragged someone along who dressed up as Spike. Apparently hes a professional break dancer or something! [link] “ - Tuesday, August 16, 2011, eqd, sethisto
Though the defies-conventions talk is a bit 2011.