Why Little Pony?

[Small Waves]

I've only seen a few of the early 80s episodes when I was younger, when everything was covered in syrup and song-and-dance numbers.

You forgot QUALITY animation, drum machines, and two-parters abound.

Yes, there are still musical numbers, but they aren't in every episode, whereas the original series couldn't go a whole episode without at least two or three songs.

 

[TheKittyMan]

it's just one of those things, it's become cool because you wouldn't expect it to, and thinking it's cool even though there's no clear reason why it's cool is apparently in itself cool.
like gir from invader zim...yeah, he says random stuff...apparently that makes him incomprahensable cool... and just going along with all the "don't try to understand it, just trust me when i say he's cool" hiding the fact that NOBODY understands it, also makes you cool.

I think a lot of people who jump on the Gir bandwagon YEARS after the show is off the air are like that, but there are people who liked it during the shows airing time. lol

 

[Polock]

Ahh fuck, sorry guys. Withdrawl anger bouts. Happens to the best of us. Fucking opiates. Ill try it tomorrow when I'm hopefully in a better mood. It takes me a while to realize it's the withdrawl talking. Sorry.

Ok mate, I told you (or was that in another thread?) that we would love and tolerate you until you were either converted or have a legitimate reason to not like it.

So what, once i watch it and either like or dislike it you wont love me/tolerate me anymore? Lol.

Nah man.
We love and tolerate trolls.

=]

 

[Lunar Templar]

Here's an image I made in MS Paint on the subject:

See that odd thing hanging in the top right corner of the site? That's a search bar. You'll be waist-deep in My Little Pony threads if you search for it. Read the answers there.

seconded,
also, i think the mods get test about these 'why is MLP: FiM' popular threads now

 

[Baneat]

It's a show for little girls that people try to justify for some odd reason. Tell me what is mature about ponies with tatoos of rainbows on thier buts prancing around singing about friendship. I mean, holy shit, other kids shows make fun of it for gods fucking sake.

Who tries to justify it? We all know its a show made for little girls. To bad they failed at making it a hit on its targeted audience. Its just I fun show that as soon as you start watching it (and if your like me, the 1 hr after he sit down staring at nothing, just trying to figure out why the hell you enjoy it).

I think you're trying to justify it now,

But that got me thinking, arguing on the internet over your own personal taste is just unbelievably stupid. It's not like a regular argument where you're trying to convince a conclusion. Will anything ever said to you stop you from liking this show?

To me it seems like

"I like ponies"
"Oh-ho! I think not! *reasons*"

Best you can do is recommend it, but do you really give a shit about people you don't know who disagree on something like this?

Completely agree. Its just my taste in a show, I guess. But what I was trying to say to him was, it dont matter that its "girly", just that we like it. Thats 'bout it.

Save your strength and arguments for when people start to get dangerous with their views,

Like, I wouldn't care if people I didn't know thought that video games cause violence, but when they start to use it to try and ban them, you have to step in. Maybe not the best example, because I'm poorly equipped in that one, but you get me.

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

AHhh, yes, another Pony thread.

As if those have not yet been done to death.

My $.02? Give it a chance. If you don't like it, fine. Just don't call people who watch it girly. It really doesn't do anything for you.

 

[The Shade]

perhaps this will answer your question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeJ6-gN0eB4

Thought I'd give you all the benefit of the doubt and watch the first episode. It was unimaginably stupid.

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OT: When a whole website becomes enamoured of a television show, you'd think it would have some merit.

You'd (apparently) be wrong.

 

[aegix drakan_v1legacy]

This thread again? How many people have yet to see the show and form their own opinion?

Speaking as a recent fan, it's a funny, well written show. IF you're curious, take a peek at episode 4. That was the one that finally made me become a fan. (still waiting on my "welcome to the herd", though)

It's a show for little girls that people try to justify for some odd reason. Tell me what is mature about ponies with tatoos of rainbows on thier buts prancing around singing about friendship. I mean, holy shit, other kids shows make fun of it for gods fucking sake.

??? I don't recall anyone calling it mature... it's silly and funny and it has likeable characters, That's all.

 

[AstylahAthrys]

Because it is epic. And the pictures that come out of it... I love it. Watch episode 3 or 4 as your start. It's your best bet. And you will be hooked. Like I was. At least I hope you will be.

Spoiler: Spoiler for Large Image

 

[LCP]

I still refuse to watch it. If feel like my computer will crash or blow up or something...

But the fighting in the thread is deliciously hilarious....

*tips fingers together*

Excellent...

 

[Sandytimeman]

Here's an image I made in MS Paint on the subject:

See that odd thing hanging in the top left corner of the site? That's a search bar. You'll be waist-deep in My Little Pony threads if you search for it. Read the answers there.

Yes. Please, no more. Didn't they have to severely limit the number of pony threads on certain boards just because it gets this bad?

Keep in mind these threads are getting just as annoying to us bronies as it is to them! XD People who don't use the search bar are menaces to all forums boards in all topics!

 

[Ivan Torres]

I like it. If you like it, good for you. If you don't, don't start trolling others who do. If people start trolling, remember that they really have no authority over you whatsoever and you shouldn't really care.

Good luck, and welcome to the internet.

 

[MasterChief892039]

Despite what other people might try to tell you, liking My Little Pony does not make you less of a dude. It has great writing, great animation, and excellent character. And it makes me happy. Do you need another reason than that?

As soon as you press play, you lose your mancard.

Troll elsewhere, please.

Are you fucking kidding me? Can I not express my opinion. What is not girly about a show based off pastel colored ponies? They even have toys. C'mon bro. At least admit its girly. Not to mention immature.

If you instantly shun anything that could be considered "girly" or "feminine", you're just unnecessarily putting yourself in gender boxes and restricting your human experience.

I mean, if you've watched the show and you don't like it because of writing or whatever, fine. But if you instantly shrug it off because it's too "girly", that's just a slap in the face to anyone who accepts traditional femininity as their way of life.

 

[Ladette]

/bangs head on wall

Y'know what, i'm not gonna give the copy paste answer where I tell you to watch it yourself.

It's the goddamn greatest thing since sliced bread. You like animation? Well Friendship is Magic invented animation, you're welcome. Ponies cure cancer and split the atom, Rainbow Dash is 20% cooler than Jesus piloting Voltron, there is no God there is Princess Celestia, Fluttershy is the reason the word kawii exists, if you watch it it'll cure your AIDS as well as bring your dead goldfish back to life, and friendship is mother fuckin' magic.

99% of these threads are made asking the same question, Pony fans are sick of them too.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/search

 

[KoalaKid]

Here's an image I made in MS Paint on the subject:

See that odd thing hanging in the top right corner of the site? That's a search bar. You'll be waist-deep in My Little Pony threads if you search for it. Read the answers there.

Your stick-figure's nostrils are quite far apart.

 

[jamradar]

It takes more guts to say you love My Little Pony than say you hate it.

I was skeptical of the show at first but I gave it a chance and ended up enjoying it.

 

[Coffinshaker]

Why?

I've said it before and will say it again... Lauren Faust is magic! She just is! She could make a show about talking poop and it would be amazing.

 

[Ravnican]

I watched it, but didn't like it. However I often play in a "Pony server" on Team Fortress 2 and the guys there are pretty cool. So, apparently, they just happen to like a show targeted at girls, no big deal.

 

[AngryPuppy]

SNIP

Or perhaps you not-really-moderators missed the part where he said he is new to the internet and might not understand. Instead of being jerks about it you could easily have left your bullshit at the door and explained it POLITELY then dropped it instead of constantly bashing the guy. Way to be welcoming.

OT - MLP is just like every other Cartoon ever made. Some people (male or female) will like it. Others will despise it. It's a meme as others already pointed out. What's to understand?

 

[Sandytimeman]

SNIP

Or perhaps you not-really-moderators missed the part where he said he is new to the internet and might not understand. Instead of being jerks about it you could easily have left your bullshit at the door and explained it POLITELY then dropped it instead of constantly bashing the guy. Way to be welcoming.

OT - MLP is just like every other Cartoon ever made. Some people (male or female) will like it. Others will despise it. It's a meme as others already pointed out. What's to understand?

Wasn't trying to be a mod or a jerk. But you are forced to read the rules twice before you can make an account and post in the forums. I took the time when I first joined. Again I do want to say I wasn't trying to be an ass. I just hate seeing so many of these threads XD