[Oh, breathing? Well, at least that means it's healthy.

Wait a minute, Brussels sprouts don't breath!

Concerned, Applejack puts an ear to the pod and gives a listen. Yep, sounds like someone breathing alright! That can't be good!

So now Applejack is trying to pull the pod open using a combination of hoof pawing and teeth tearing.]

Don't worry pardner, Ah'll get you out of there!

[Of course, the words of encouragement are kind of muffled by the bit of green pod she's pulling on as she says that...]