The Literary Hypothesis

The true origins of Mane-iac are revealed at last. Forget all that stuff about a vat of shampoo; that's only written in because no one would believe the reality.

Against her will, Doctor Caramel Crisp recruits a rehabilitated mad scientist for their next scientific and technological commission. The mare is crazy, there's no denying that, but she's also said to be an unparalleled genius.

Well, Caramel's heard that one before.