Commission for an anonymous client

In an AU, where Discord's reformation arc doesn't go as smoothly, he got his hands on a dangerous magical artifact that was capable of granting wishes in an ironic manner. He couldn't risk having his magic be traceable in any way. Discord manages to trick Twilight Sparkle into making a wish on the artifact. In conversation with Discord, Twilight remarks that, as the Princess of Friendship, she wished she could inspire and reach more ponies with the magic of friendship than she can now. As a result, the artifact warps reality and turns her into the Statue of Friendship in Manehattan. What better way to spread the message of the magic of friendship and inspire millions of ponies, right?