Dangit2019 said:
Call me late to the party, but I saw yesterday that every episode of Mlp:FiM was uploaded commercial free to YouTube, so I decided to open up my personal Pandora's box and watch the first few episodes. Little did I know that I had gone too deep, and now I'm have to watch the next episode regardless of any feelings towards doing so. It seems that I've become a brony overnight, and I'm scared now. (hold me)
So, Escapists, describe how you got hooked on the world of ponydom. How did you watch it, when did you watch it, and why.
btw Twilight Sparkle is by far the best pony. Deal with it.
Okay--You're late to the party!
Aaaanyway, despite having a daughter of appropriate age for watching the show, and the fact
that one of my best friends was a fan (she's loved every iteration since she was a little
filly), I didn't pay much attention to it. Then there was a very humorous thread here on the
escapist--the title was "have you ever had someone walk in while you were...you know?" and
of course when you opened the thread the "you know" was--watching My Little Pony. Got a good
laugh, had some time to kill that afternoon (almost never happens for a single parent)
& decided to see what the fuss was about. Less than 2 minutes in to the first episode I
paused to send an email to my friend who was already a fan, saying "This show is already
*amazing*!". Watched the first two episodes. Loved them. A little pink-maned palomino pony
stole my heart with her shyness and kindness. Another character caused the
'papa bear' in me to come out with a moment when she looked absolutely terrified--causing
me to love that character forever. Due to time constraints it took me almost two weeks to
catch up with what the series had to that point (they were about 8 episodes in). In that
time I saw amazing things. Hardcore fan ever since.
BTW; I think you are approaching the question of "best pony" incorrectly. I tend to think
of it as Fwuttershy is the most "Awww" pony; Twilight is the smartest pony: Rarity is the
most glam pony; Rainbow Dash is the most Awesome pony; Pinkie is the most Fun pony; Luna
is the most "needs a hug" pony; Celestia is the most Majestic pony etc...etc...