If you have any questions about why MLP is so popular, please just read this

[Sir_Auron_the_Badass]

I must admit, I have been intrigued in watching the shows for a bit now just to see if it's as funny it's claiming to be, but haven't had the chance to. Where might I find episodes to watch? I ask because I don't have a TV with satellite/cable at these dorms and the one logical place I've checked on the internet for whole episodes (hulu) doesn't have it.

Youtube, buddy.

Really? They have whole episodes? That's not something I'm used to given that videos are typically 10min at their longest.

 

[UnmotivatedSlacker]

I must admit, I have been intrigued in watching the shows for a bit now just to see if it's as funny it's claiming to be, but haven't had the chance to. Where might I find episodes to watch? I ask because I don't have a TV with satellite/cable at these dorms and the one logical place I've checked on the internet for whole episodes (hulu) doesn't have it.

http://www.youtube.com/user/MAST3RLINKX#p/c/24AE1F816423DF1A This guy has all of the episodes in his playlist. Also I recommend starting with episode 3 or 4. The pilot doesn't really give you a feel of what to expect from the series.

 

[Silk_Sk]

I must admit, I have been intrigued in watching the shows for a bit now just to see if it's as funny it's claiming to be, but haven't had the chance to. Where might I find episodes to watch? I ask because I don't have a TV with satellite/cable at these dorms and the one logical place I've checked on the internet for whole episodes (hulu) doesn't have it.

Youtube, buddy.

Really? They have whole episodes? That's not something I'm used to given that videos are typically 10min at their longest.

No, the whole series is there. Sometimes they're in segments but I'm pretty sure you can find all of them whole if you're willing to look.

 

[Irony's Acolyte]

I must admit, I have been intrigued in watching the shows for a bit now just to see if it's as funny it's claiming to be, but haven't had the chance to. Where might I find episodes to watch? I ask because I don't have a TV with satellite/cable at these dorms and the one logical place I've checked on the internet for whole episodes (hulu) doesn't have it.

Youtube, buddy.

Really? They have whole episodes? That's not something I'm used to given that videos are typically 10min at their longest.

It's true, you can get full episodes on Youtube pretty easy if you look it up. And these videos are some crappy pirated version or something, these are practically straight of the TV screen. I guess the Hub or Hasbro doesn't have a problem with videos of MLP showing up in places where they can be viewed for free.

 

[Silk_Sk]

I must admit, I have been intrigued in watching the shows for a bit now just to see if it's as funny it's claiming to be, but haven't had the chance to. Where might I find episodes to watch? I ask because I don't have a TV with satellite/cable at these dorms and the one logical place I've checked on the internet for whole episodes (hulu) doesn't have it.

Youtube, buddy.

Really? They have whole episodes? That's not something I'm used to given that videos are typically 10min at their longest.

It's true, you can get full episodes on Youtube pretty easy if you look it up. And these videos are some crappy pirated version or something, these are practically straight of the TV screen. I guess the Hub or Hasbro doesn't have a problem with videos of MLP showing up in places where they can be viewed for free.

Actually, you can get some pretty good quality if you want to be picky about it, but only if you're willing to look.

 

[Irony's Acolyte]

I must admit, I have been intrigued in watching the shows for a bit now just to see if it's as funny it's claiming to be, but haven't had the chance to. Where might I find episodes to watch? I ask because I don't have a TV with satellite/cable at these dorms and the one logical place I've checked on the internet for whole episodes (hulu) doesn't have it.

Youtube, buddy.

Really? They have whole episodes? That's not something I'm used to given that videos are typically 10min at their longest.

It's true, you can get full episodes on Youtube pretty easy if you look it up. And these videos are some crappy pirated version or something, these are practically straight of the TV screen. I guess the Hub or Hasbro doesn't have a problem with videos of MLP showing up in places where they can be viewed for free.

Actually, you can get some pretty good quality if you want to be picky about it, but only if you're willing to look.

D'oh. That "are" in the second line should be a "aren't". I meant to say that they were actually good quality.

Derpies gonna derp I guess...

 

[Sir_Auron_the_Badass]

That was great! I think you've just converted a new Brony! It did feel odd at the time though, as I was also playing some Mortal Kombat at the same time. In fact I just kinda imagined one of the Ponies performing a fatality on Johnny Cage.

Anyways, I was born under two horse signs (Chinese year and Sagittarius), so I guess it's logical to add another horse related theme to my life. Show makes me think back to when I watched The Powerpuff Girls; I got a ton of flack at school for enjoying a "girly" show, but I always claimed they didn't know what they were talking about.

 

[Silk_Sk]

That was great! I think you've just converted a new Brony! It did feel odd at the time though, as I was also playing some Mortal Kombat at the same time. In fact I just kinda imagined one of the Ponies performing a fatality on Johnny Cage.

Anyways, I was born under two horse signs (Chinese year and Sagittarius), so I guess it's logical to add another horse related theme to my life. Show makes me think back to when I watched The Powerpuff Girls; I got a ton of flack at school for enjoying a "girly" show, but I always claimed they didn't know what they were talking about.

It's no coincidence. If you weren't aware, Lauren Faust animated both shows.

 

[ManaAdvent]

 

[Silk_Sk]

Crap, there were cameras? Can't see anything in that damn mask.

 

[magnuslion]

Ah sweet, a troll thread.

Ummm... sorry to rain on your parade mate, but after looking through three pages worth of posts, it looks more like:

-OP(Bronie): "well let me explain about the whole pony thing... this and this and that."
-Others: "Can people stop making threads about ponys!"
-Bronie: "Actually, a majority of threads that contain or relate to this specific show start out with the OP asking about it or are simply curious. Then, several fellow Bronies respond accordingly... that's all."
-Others: "yeah, but it feels like its being pushed upon us! Stop that..."
-Bronies: "If you honestly don't like the show, then it's ok, it's fine with us. We just ask that you give it a fair chance and if you don't like then we'll leave you be."
-Others: "Alright then... good"
-Bronies: "Sounds fair"
-Others: "it is"
-Bronies: "..."
-Others: "..."
-Bronies: "Well, then I got stuff to..."
-Others "There Ponies for crying out loud!!!"

Ok, not exactly like that but I sense no trolling of any kind in here...

Bronies come from a certain website that shall remain unnamed. Said sites main reason for existence is trolling people. Ergo, most of the mlp posts are an attempt to either get people to join them, or get a reaction from the other people on this site. this process is called trolling.

 

[Drop_D-Bombshell]

I don't like MLP that much....

Ok it's not that bad...

Sorta interesting....

OK I LOVE IT!

I don't know why i love my little pony so much but i find it so awesome. suprisingly i don't see many pony threads outside of ponychan.

 

[Condor219]

Ah sweet, a troll thread.

Ummm... sorry to rain on your parade mate, but after looking through three pages worth of posts, it looks more like:

-OP(Bronie): "well let me explain about the whole pony thing... this and this and that."
-Others: "Can people stop making threads about ponys!"
-Bronie: "Actually, a majority of threads that contain or relate to this specific show start out with the OP asking about it or are simply curious. Then, several fellow Bronies respond accordingly... that's all."
-Others: "yeah, but it feels like its being pushed upon us! Stop that..."
-Bronies: "If you honestly don't like the show, then it's ok, it's fine with us. We just ask that you give it a fair chance and if you don't like then we'll leave you be."
-Others: "Alright then... good"
-Bronies: "Sounds fair"
-Others: "it is"
-Bronies: "..."
-Others: "..."
-Bronies: "Well, then I got stuff to..."
-Others "There Ponies for crying out loud!!!"

Ok, not exactly like that but I sense no trolling of any kind in here...

Bronies come from a certain website that shall remain unnamed. Said sites main reason for existence is trolling people. Ergo, most of the mlp posts are an attempt to either get people to join them, or get a reaction from the other people on this site. this process is called trolling.

The term brony comes from that site. That doesn't mean that anybody here is a /b/rony, but the term itself stuck. As for trolling, well, when a person makes a thread to stop aggravation from people who don't like higher frequencies of pony threads, I don't see that as trolling. I also don't see trolling as going into a thread made by a non-fan (as most of the pony threads are) who is inquisitive about the show, and answering questions they may have about the show. That's not trolling; trolling is going into other threads for the sole purpose of getting a reaction from the audience that requires an off-topic response to rectify. And I'd call your posts a large deal closer to real trolling then what any brony has done.

 

[Stevo_s]

I will now attempt to explain the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic phenomenon to those wondering what the hell is wrong with all these guys. First, some myth vs. reality.

Myth: My Little Pony is only for little girls.
Reality: Little girls are it's target demographic, yes. But unlike most media targeted at little girls, this one is not complete tripe (I will qualify this later).

Myth: Bronies are just trolls who only watch the show for the lulz they get from pushing it in everyone's faces.
Reality: Well, actually, this one is mostly true. The lulz potential this show generates is tremendous. But if this were the only reason they watched it, the show's popularity would have started shrinking long ago. The truth is that these people, trolls or not, truly enjoy watching the show and love nothing more than trying to get other people to enjoy it with them.

If someone is trolling you with the show, believe it or not, they are genuinely trying to get you to love it as much as they do. The scary part is that the troll aspect of this attempt means that refusing to watch the show only feeds them. Like any troll, the best defense is to ignore them completely. DO NOT make fun of a Brony. It will only make him stronger and he will immediately commence firing his friendship cannons at you. This is a new breed of troll born, not out of hate, but love and tolerance. Either give up and watch the show, or be destroyed.



Now I will go through a step-by-step explanation of how one becomes a true Brony. The individual paths one takes may vary so this may differ from someone else's experience. But this, I think, is one of the most common.

Step one: An episode is watched. If it is any episode other than the first two, they skip the next step, but in the interest of completeness, let's say they started with the first one.

Step two: "This show is complete crap." This may not have been everyone's reaction, but it is a perfectly reasonable one. The first two episodes offer very little in the way of intelligent storytelling and as much genuinely amusing humor. But, somewhere in his mind, he will acknowledge that the animation is soothing to observe and the excellent voice-acting goes a long way towards making even sub-par dialogue tolerable to hear. Still, the plot is dull and it is obvious to him that this show is definitely catering to young girls and he would rather be crucified than be caught watching it.

Step three: ???????

Step four: The previous step may have involved some form of cosmic ray or lizard-man mind control conspiracy but for whatever reason, he makes it to the third episode. The pilot arc completed, a glimmer of actual substance begins to shine through the muck of rainbows and flowers. However, the truth of the matter is, at this point, he is likely purely in it for the lulz. He still hates the show but thinks the easy trolling it provides is worth the torture. Few make it father than this point purely on the basis of actually enjoying watching it.

Step five: The turning point. The nameless force that propels him from episode to episode brings him to the series' 5th installment. Plot wise, this episode is nothing special. The writing has caught up to the animation and VA quality by this point (opinions on this may vary), but really it's just an episode like any other. However, there is a moment in this episode that, gently but firmly, brings to light something that has been growing invisibly in this almost-brony's mind. Without realizing it, he has become emotionally invested in the characters. Whether he likes it or not, he really cares what happens to them. He still denies the attraction, but he is unable to laugh at their pain or cringe at their joy.

Step six: Bronydom. He makes it to the current episode. How this came to be, he cannot understand, but over the course of watching the show, his reasons for continuing on have shifted. Rather than collecting troll material, he really truly wants to watch the next adventure in friendship. There were even parts that were unequivocally hilarious and moments of awesome too glorious to express to one who has not seen the show. He must have more.

Step seven (optional): The virus. As he eagerly waits for the next episode, he seeks out other bronies to party with Pinkie Pie style. But as fun as they are to converse with, He must convert others to share this joy with. They must see the light. And if they don't? Well, trolling them is still hilarious. It's win-win. The power of friendship he now possesses is intoxicating. Much like a zombie, he must now feed. His victims will either be turned or consumed completely. And he is not alone.

TL;DR- Resistance is fu- nvm, just read all that up there or don't post.

I hope that answers everypony's questions.

EDIT: Some Bronies are offended that I refer to them as a new breed of troll, so I'll reiterate the point I made that they do genuinely enjoy the show. They don't have to be in it for the lulz, but it is an added bonus for those who wish to partake, so I've made step 7 optional.

Sir you have answered my questions and made me laugh in the process I am delighted! I'll sit down and watch seven episodes of MLP with a friend or two. If we are not converted by then, I will be madly disappointed.