So I started watching MLP:FiM a little while ago and I remember before I watched it I would always tell my parents “Can you believe a show about ponies is the big thing on the internet now?” My mom would respond saying it sounds like pedophilia and other stuff like that. I decided I would give it a try though. I started watching a couple of episodes and at first I was like wow this isn’t nearly as good as everyone claims it is. Then after the third of fourth episode I found myself starting to chuckle at it every now and again. Then after the sixth episode I had a big stupid grin across my face while I was watching the episode.
I honestly think this show has made me a happier person. I typically don’t think of myself as that happy of a person. Honestly I’m actually a glass half empty kind of guy. I don’t really appreciate the things in my life and I really don’t like the people I’m around. I actually kind of hate them. I do however think that this show has help me become a better human overall and I really wanted to express my gratitude to this thread for showing me to a show that has shown me some of the happiness in this world. Thanks guys.
On October 27 2011 09:58 Pretty Aluminum wrote: So I started watching MLP:FiM a little while ago and I remember before I watched it I would always tell my parents “Can you believe a show about ponies is the big thing on the internet now?” My mom would respond saying it sounds like pedophilia and other stuff like that. I decided I would give it a try though. I started watching a couple of episodes and at first I was like wow this isn’t nearly as good as everyone claims it is. Then after the third of fourth episode I found myself starting to chuckle at it every now and again. Then after the sixth episode I had a big stupid grin across my face while I was watching the episode.
I honestly think this show has made me a happier person. I typically don’t think of myself as that happy of a person. Honestly I’m actually a glass half empty kind of guy. I don’t really appreciate the things in my life and I really don’t like the people I’m around. I actually kind of hate them. I do however think that this show has help me become a better human overall and I really wanted to express my gratitude to this thread for showing me to a show that has shown me some of the happiness in this world. Thanks guys.
Good to hear that the show has helped you in some way m8.
Can't agree more with the "Made me a happier person". Its one of those thing is life that you can always think about when your down and it cheers you right up.
On October 27 2011 09:58 Pretty Aluminum wrote: So I started watching MLP:FiM a little while ago and I remember before I watched it I would always tell my parents “Can you believe a show about ponies is the big thing on the internet now?” My mom would respond saying it sounds like pedophilia and other stuff like that. I decided I would give it a try though. I started watching a couple of episodes and at first I was like wow this isn’t nearly as good as everyone claims it is. Then after the third of fourth episode I found myself starting to chuckle at it every now and again. Then after the sixth episode I had a big stupid grin across my face while I was watching the episode.
I honestly think this show has made me a happier person. I typically don’t think of myself as that happy of a person. Honestly I’m actually a glass half empty kind of guy. I don’t really appreciate the things in my life and I really don’t like the people I’m around. I actually kind of hate them. I do however think that this show has help me become a better human overall and I really wanted to express my gratitude to this thread for showing me to a show that has shown me some of the happiness in this world. Thanks guys.
On October 27 2011 09:58 Pretty Aluminum wrote: So I started watching MLP:FiM a little while ago and I remember before I watched it I would always tell my parents “Can you believe a show about ponies is the big thing on the internet now?” My mom would respond saying it sounds like pedophilia and other stuff like that. I decided I would give it a try though. I started watching a couple of episodes and at first I was like wow this isn’t nearly as good as everyone claims it is. Then after the third of fourth episode I found myself starting to chuckle at it every now and again. Then after the sixth episode I had a big stupid grin across my face while I was watching the episode.
I honestly think this show has made me a happier person. I typically don’t think of myself as that happy of a person. Honestly I’m actually a glass half empty kind of guy. I don’t really appreciate the things in my life and I really don’t like the people I’m around. I actually kind of hate them. I do however think that this show has help me become a better human overall and I really wanted to express my gratitude to this thread for showing me to a show that has shown me some of the happiness in this world. Thanks guys.
It's a similar thing for me. I could write my totally uninspiring story about how I was able to quit drinking and drugs thanks to season 1 (obviously not the sole part of that, but it was an intrical part of it), but I'm not going to. Plus it's more of a blog type post if I were to do it. But I'm glad to see other people have improved lives as a result too
I have also noticed a lot of people who are extremely skeptical of the show, and then find out they love it, are almost immediately noticeably a lot more open minded about everything, more tolerant of others who like things they don't, etc. Haters gonna hate, but the show only does good things to people as far as I can tell.
I am still amazed at how often I come across stuff like this in this fandom. "The show genuinely made me a happier person/got me through a really rough patch in my life." I see it over and over and it's just as heartwarming every single time. I got back into music and writing because of FiM, and for the first time in my life, I have a clear goal.
What this show does to people who are receptive to it is unprecedented and awesome and there is no fucking wonder we stand up for it at every single turn.
Welcome to the god damned herd. We're absolutely thrilled to have you.
On October 27 2011 09:58 Pretty Aluminum wrote: + Show Spoiler +
So I started watching MLP:FiM a little while ago and I remember before I watched it I would always tell my parents “Can you believe a show about ponies is the big thing on the internet now?” My mom would respond saying it sounds like pedophilia and other stuff like that. I decided I would give it a try though. I started watching a couple of episodes and at first I was like wow this isn’t nearly as good as everyone claims it is. Then after the third of fourth episode I found myself starting to chuckle at it every now and again. Then after the sixth episode I had a big stupid grin across my face while I was watching the episode.
I honestly think this show has made me a happier person. I typically don’t think of myself as that happy of a person. Honestly I’m actually a glass half empty kind of guy. I don’t really appreciate the things in my life and I really don’t like the people I’m around. I actually kind of hate them. I do however think that this show has help me become a better human overall and I really wanted to express my gratitude to this thread for showing me to a show that has shown me some of the happiness in this world. Thanks guys.
Awesome! Glad you could give it a willing try and join us in happiness. Now all you need to do is go back to your mom and explain to her how things really are. :D
What is with the instant association with "girl's show" with "pedophilia"? It's not like I use the show to lure in little children. In fact, if I saw a little girl watch the show, I would probably say to myself, they probably can't appreciate it as much as we can. :-p
On October 27 2011 09:58 Pretty Aluminum wrote: I honestly think this show has made me a happier person. I typically don’t think of myself as that happy of a person. Honestly I’m actually a glass half empty kind of guy. I don’t really appreciate the things in my life and I really don’t like the people I’m around. I actually kind of hate them. I do however think that this show has help me become a better human overall and I really wanted to express my gratitude to this thread for showing me to a show that has shown me some of the happiness in this world.
On October 27 2011 08:13 Gary Oak wrote: Yeah he did.
Oh, before I forget, for those not in IRC, here's the raw footage of my approach to Day[9]:
Lol, me in the ESPORTS shirt creeping on Gary and Day for Flutter[9] pictures @ 3:30 in the video. Good upload, since I didn't catch the whole thing ヽ（ ﾟヮﾟ）ﾉ.・ﾟ*｡・+☆┳━┳
When i jumped in the show, my first reaction was "WAY too much pink!!"; in the episode intro; but as i progressed in the episode (which was dragonshy, as recommended in the OP, and i don't regret that at all); i started to smile. Being quite honest with myself, in the end of the episode i knew i would watch the show for the mere pleasure of seeing cute stuff. The story got to me while i was in the middle of the season, as i realized i was so much like Twilight Sparkle. She has since then become my number one favorite, i see her as the most human character in the show and as such, i long for her. Now i fear i might feel too close to her, i already find myself wishing i met her IRL...
somethings happened thats really ticked me off. while bronies have learned to love and tolerate those who differ from our opinions on the show, there are those who pretend to be bronies just for attention and abuse the true value of the show. i know for a fact that this specific person hasn't even watched a single episode and doesn't even know of basic websites like equestria daily. argh.
On October 27 2011 13:28 Brutaxilos wrote: somethings happened thats really ticked me off. while bronies have learned to love and tolerate those who differ from our opinions on the show, there are those who pretend to be bronies just for attention and abuse the true value of the show. i know for a fact that this specific person hasn't even watched a single episode and doesn't even know of basic websites like equestria daily. argh.
The first sign of high cultural value is imitation by those who cannot afford it! Not that being brony costs particularly much (except for time), but hey, it shows that we hold something that is envied/revered/respected. If you wanna call him out, if he starts talking about it, start bringing up things that would be obscure to a bystander but obvious to a brony. Such as fanfics, background chars, memes, significant instances in the show, etc. China made imitation stuff tends to break under little pressure .
In random news, JJ might draw a Day[9] pony! I just asked him to draw one on his stream a few minutes ago and he said he will draw it another time because he really respects Day[9] and wants to spend a lot of time drawing a Day[9] pony. /)^3^(\
On October 27 2011 09:58 Pretty Aluminum wrote: So I started watching MLP:FiM a little while ago and I remember before I watched it I would always tell my parents “Can you believe a show about ponies is the big thing on the internet now?” My mom would respond saying it sounds like pedophilia and other stuff like that. I decided I would give it a try though. I started watching a couple of episodes and at first I was like wow this isn’t nearly as good as everyone claims it is. Then after the third of fourth episode I found myself starting to chuckle at it every now and again. Then after the sixth episode I had a big stupid grin across my face while I was watching the episode.
I honestly think this show has made me a happier person. I typically don’t think of myself as that happy of a person. Honestly I’m actually a glass half empty kind of guy. I don’t really appreciate the things in my life and I really don’t like the people I’m around. I actually kind of hate them. I do however think that this show has help me become a better human overall and I really wanted to express my gratitude to this thread for showing me to a show that has shown me some of the happiness in this world. Thanks guys.
I love reading stories like this so much. Every time I see a new one pop up, it makes me all the happier that I'm a brony.
Lol, me in the ESPORTS shirt creeping on Gary and Day for Flutter[9] pictures @ 3:30 in the video. Good upload, since I didn't catch the whole thing ヽ（ ﾟヮﾟ）ﾉ.・ﾟ*｡・+☆┳━┳
Hah! Awesome shit man! It was a pleasure meeting you at the Con!
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