Poll: Hi. I'm a brony.

[Sizzle Montyjing]

*sighs*
not again...
*cocks gun*
What is it with you people and MLP threads?
*takes aim*
I mean, i would be technically qualified as a Brony, for i have seen the show, know all the characters and quite liked it.
However i'm more into it for the community, you should probably join some MLP user groups, for they are some of the most popular on the site.
*steadies rifle*
I'm so sorry- this is the way it has to be.
*fires*

 

[Tarkinor]

-dodges to the side- I did join a group, but until I posted this I had no idea there was one on Escapist, so *ahem* Excuuuuuuuse meeee Princess!

-hides in his bomb shelter from the hoards of murderous Escapists.

 

[standokan]

I have no problem w/people liking it but why do you always have to be so in your face w/it? I'm sure a lot less people would hate it if you were a little bit more mellow and would keep it to yourself even a little bit more.

 

[Tarkinor]

I have no problem w/people liking it but why do you always have to be so in your face w/it? I'm sure a lot less people would hate it if you were a little bit more mellow and would keep it to yourself even a little bit more.

Please see the last post that I put up two minutes before you put this up.

 

[Geeky Anomaly]

Oh HAI BRONY!

I think it's time for a...

 

[mysecondlife]

there's actually a flashgame on newgrounds on MLP.

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/573755

me? I was never able to get into that show. but if people say that show is clever and fun, I'll take their word for it..

 

[SinorKirby]

I have no problem w/people liking it but why do you always have to be so in your face w/it? I'm sure a lot less people would hate it if you were a little bit more mellow and would keep it to yourself even a little bit more.

Everyone would like it if every single fanbase did exactly this. But people don't, and people won't. It's why flame wars exist.

 

[Tarkinor]

At this point I am only responding because people are still posting. Again, I wanted to throw myself into the brony world. I have, now I am going to be quiet as long as everyone else will stop saying the same thing over and over...

 

[standokan]

I have no problem w/people liking it but why do you always have to be so in your face w/it? I'm sure a lot less people would hate it if you were a little bit more mellow and would keep it to yourself even a little bit more.

Everyone would like it if every single fanbase did exactly this. But people don't, and people won't. It's why flame wars exist.

Yeah but Bronies kinda took fandom too a whole new level, the amount of threads posted and avatars changed doesn't even start to compare to other shows. I myself think it's kinda funny and I don't mind it that much but you gotta admit that for non-believers (or haters), it can be hella overwhelming and annoying.

 

[Kyoufuu]

Okay, okay... I finally got around to finding out what the hell is going on around here. Not that it didn't bother me before, but now I guess I just felt un-lazy and decided to check it out. Now, I'm gonna be as delicate as possible in saying this: You need help, sir(s)(and madams, I suppose) I TRIED (emphasizing on 'tried') to watch the first episode and this is by far the corniest, most cheesy, childish thing I've seen since Teletubies(or however the f@#k you spell that) and that thing about a bloke called Spartacus. At first, when I saw the title of the first ep "friendship and magic" I thought it was a parody of some sort, you know, making fun of the whole concept of friendship and stuff, using ponies and all, that would've been cool. 2 minutes in, still holding on to the theory about the parody, but after that whole "prologue" in the beginning, the stunning realization hit me - these guys actually take this SERIOUSLY! And now, don't get me wrong. I am an anime fan, I've watched a lot of animes, and let's be frank, some of them are very... awkward. As in cheesy, childish, outright stupid. But nothing, such as this, can even compare itself in that aspect. I guess, the only way I can explain this phenomenon, and the fact that it actually became a phenomenon in the first place, is that there are too many people who have not had a propper childhood, if you get what I mean. This is just my opinion, so... you guys just wait for the big men in the white coats to arrive and take you to "The Happy Hotel", m'key...?

Yeah, that's the first episode. The entire rest of the series is quite different from the pilot. If you're willing to give it a try with an episode indicative of why we love the series, try Sonic Rainboom. It's at least 20% cooler than any other episode.

 

[AroLombardi]

The show kind of saved my life, so yes. I'm a brony.

Ok, I just have to ask:
How?

Haha, well, I was in a very, very, VERY deep depression. Was of course contemplating suicide, the sensitive one I am (Over what is not the point). But when I saw the cheeriness of the show... well... it helped. Seeing all the bright colors and silly cast. I just felt... better. I know, I'm stupid for even considering suicide and that I was saved by a kids show, but hey, I'm better now and that's all that matters to me.

 

[Freakin_Pants]

I don't understand. What is a Bronie?

 

[Tarkinor]

I don't get the appeal. I tried watching it, and got half way through before getting bored. The jokes are cliched and repetitive, like every kid's show. Why is it so loved?

That's not rhetorical, I wouldn't mind knowing so that I could maybe give it another go with a different mindset. And if anyone's kind enough to reply, please no 'it's all opinion' replies. I'm not criticising, I'm genuinely trying to see the appeal.

Well, I think you do need to take a different approach at it. When I was watching I wasn't aiming for any gritty jokes or any high brow, I was listening for the fun, child friendly, silly and cliche, but still funny jokes. You don't need to be dumbed down for it, but you do need to look at it for what it is, not expect it to be something else.

I don't understand. What is a Bronie?

A male (usually above 18) who likes My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

 

[Tdc2182]

I can't vote.

It's not that I think there's something wrong with you people, but I do have a problem with it.

In terms of comedy, it has not redeeming factors. It just plain isn't funny.

It's like skinny jeans to me. An rather annoying fad.

 

[Freakin_Pants]

I don't understand. What is a Bronie?

A male (usually above 18) who likes My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

Is that the new one that my cousin has been trying to get me to watch, then?

I'll look into it.

 

[Infernai]

And I'm a DC!

OT: Meh, indifferent to the show in all honesty.

Oh HAI BRONY!

I think it's time for a...

I've got the music

 

[michael_ab]

So after all my friends changed their face book pictures to ponies and started to send me messages about how awesome ponies are, I started to think the apocalypse really had happened.

After my brother of all people told me to watch the show, I was quite positive the four ponymen (hehehe)were going to drop by for a cup of sugar next. Grudgingly, I agree to watch the pilot episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Then I proceeded to laugh my ass off.

After the first two I found myself addicted, watching the episodes as fast as I could. When I finished the last episode, I grabbed my brother by the collar and demanded more, much like a crack addict. Like Santa Christ rising from the dead, he told me that there was a second season on its way. So now I spend most of my time listening to My Little Pony songs and remixes on youtube.

I know for a fact I'm not the only one out there, so vote my fellow bronies and all of you who are not blessed enough to become one.


(PS. I didn't use the search bar for another post like this because I felt like having my little speech here.)

why is the show good? i really want to know... and dont give me that "you just have to watch it" bullshit, i want to know its quality.

is it social commentary?
general humor? if so what area?
is it trying to bank on nostalgia from 90s and early '00 cartoons?
are the charactors relatable or are they just fun to watch?
is this just a long after school special? (this is the thing that really bugs me about alot of cartoons today, as well as the polar opposite a la spongebob)

i have no idea why this has been such a hit, have no tv with which to watch it and have no idea on where to find a whole episode online.

convince me

 

[Febel]

Can there be an option that doesn't force me to feel like I'm alienating you people? I'm sorry, but I used to think bronies liked the show for what it is, but now I'm beggining to think you just like the fact that you're different.

We do like that we're different...a little bit at least. Because it means we get to fight that stigma and get people to accept the fact that liking ponies is alright.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

I'm a girl, but considering I've never really been into stereotypical girly stuff, I like to think that I qualify as a brony.

Interesting... this is the first time I've actually seen a girl talk about the show.

I tried watching it to see what all the fuss was about and got bored after 5 minutes.

I also have a buddy who is a Brony who pretty much outright admitted that dudes like him just enjoy perving on the ponies and fap to hentai style pornos of them. It didn't surprise me.

 

[kebab4you]

This is my spray lol.

Well, as the saying goes:

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/codeofconduct
see section: Low Content Posts...

And you two are just the reason why I have started to hate so much on MLP users, most of the the you´re just spamming images.