On August 20 2011 12:14 Kinetik_Inferno wrote: To the skeptics, haters, and anyone who is reluctant to even try this show: + Show Spoiler +
I know who you are. I was there. I know where you're coming from, and not too long ago I was there. I understand that every fiber of your being wants to reject what you see as a show for little six year old girls. I went into it thinking the exact same thing. Believe me, I was just as disgusted when I heard the bright and positive narrator introduce the first episode. I almost quit when the sing-songy theme came on.
But I stuck through, and when it actually got to the plot, I realized just how complex Twilight Sparkle is (minor spoilers coming up). She is the equestrian equivalent of a bookworm. She has innate curiosity and her conflict is she is intrigued by the Elements of Harmony and has to fight almost everyone else to get her way, which she fails at. She wants nothing to do with friends, nothing to do with anything except knowledge and forebodings of the disaster to come. And she's trapped. She wants to warn everyone else of the disaster, but she can't do so without being disregarded. They don't believe her.
Now, answer this, and answer this honestly. Does that seriously sound like a simple girly cartoon? Yes, it's targeted for young girls, but it's made by some of the same people who created Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and the PowerPuff Girls. "Fi, Fi, Unknit that unkind threatening brow" and walk into this with at least some amount of open mind. That's just the first episode I described, and from what I hear in this thread, that's not even the best episode.
Put that in the OP and declare me a fan Mr. GMarshal.
Done and Done, although you were already on the fan list.
On August 20 2011 12:14 Kinetik_Inferno wrote: To the skeptics, haters, and anyone who is reluctant to even try this show: + Show Spoiler +
I know who you are. I was there. I know where you're coming from, and not too long ago I was there. I understand that every fiber of your being wants to reject what you see as a show for little six year old girls. I went into it thinking the exact same thing. Believe me, I was just as disgusted when I heard the bright and positive narrator introduce the first episode. I almost quit when the sing-songy theme came on.
But I stuck through, and when it actually got to the plot, I realized just how complex Twilight Sparkle is (minor spoilers coming up). She is the equestrian equivalent of a bookworm. She has innate curiosity and her conflict is she is intrigued by the Elements of Harmony and has to fight almost everyone else to get her way, which she fails at. She wants nothing to do with friends, nothing to do with anything except knowledge and forebodings of the disaster to come. And she's trapped. She wants to warn everyone else of the disaster, but she can't do so without being disregarded. They don't believe her.
Now, answer this, and answer this honestly. Does that seriously sound like a simple girly cartoon? Yes, it's targeted for young girls, but it's made by some of the same people who created Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and the PowerPuff Girls. "Fi, Fi, Unknit that unkind threatening brow" and walk into this with at least some amount of open mind. That's just the first episode I described, and from what I hear in this thread, that's not even the best episode.
Put that in the OP and declare me a fan Mr. GMarshal.
Done and Done, although you were already on the fan list.
I'd just like to point out that AJ just moved out of last place in the Favourite Pony poll. She bumped Rarity into the spot by one vote (32 to 31). I havent really watched the poll but I think that's the first time AJ escaped the bottom spot!
On August 20 2011 12:14 Kinetik_Inferno wrote: To the skeptics, haters, and anyone who is reluctant to even try this show: + Show Spoiler +
I know who you are. I was there. I know where you're coming from, and not too long ago I was there. I understand that every fiber of your being wants to reject what you see as a show for little six year old girls. I went into it thinking the exact same thing. Believe me, I was just as disgusted when I heard the bright and positive narrator introduce the first episode. I almost quit when the sing-songy theme came on.
But I stuck through, and when it actually got to the plot, I realized just how complex Twilight Sparkle is (minor spoilers coming up). She is the equestrian equivalent of a bookworm. She has innate curiosity and her conflict is she is intrigued by the Elements of Harmony and has to fight almost everyone else to get her way, which she fails at. She wants nothing to do with friends, nothing to do with anything except knowledge and forebodings of the disaster to come. And she's trapped. She wants to warn everyone else of the disaster, but she can't do so without being disregarded. They don't believe her.
Now, answer this, and answer this honestly. Does that seriously sound like a simple girly cartoon? Yes, it's targeted for young girls, but it's made by some of the same people who created Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and the PowerPuff Girls. "Fi, Fi, Unknit that unkind threatening brow" and walk into this with at least some amount of open mind. That's just the first episode I described, and from what I hear in this thread, that's not even the best episode.
Put that in the OP and declare me a fan Mr. GMarshal.
Done and Done, although you were already on the fan list.
I'd just like to point out that AJ just moved out of last place in the Favourite Pony poll. She bumped Rarity into the spot by one vote (32to 31). I havent really watched the poll but I think that's the first time AJ escaped the bottom spot!
Nope. I voted her out of bottom with my vote once. Even though Twilight Sparkle is and always will be #1 pony, it hurt seeing Applejack on the bottom.
And thus after years of harrowing torment, Twilight Sparkle finally snapped. Her broken mind and body were easily bent by the tyrant's will. Celestia, the Burning Hate, has had her wish. Her magnificent plaything was complete at last.
One of my friends that worked on the Ponies: The Anthology video was asked by someone to make a MLP video to propose to his GF with. The girlfriend said yes and here' the ponies video. It's so amazing and beautiful:
As I am the scientist looking in from the outside, can someone explain to me what it is about this cartoon show for young girls that fascinates grown teenage and adult males? It is quite astounding.
On August 21 2011 05:45 JudicatorHammurabi wrote: As I am the scientist looking in from the outside, can someone explain to me what it is about this cartoon show for young girls that fascinates grown teenage and adult males? It is quite astounding.
On August 21 2011 05:45 JudicatorHammurabi wrote: As I am the scientist looking in from the outside, can someone explain to me what it is about this cartoon show for young girls that fascinates grown teenage and adult males? It is quite astounding.
The answer is in the OP.
I must have glanced over that. My mistake. Thanks. It's quite interesting.
On August 20 2011 22:12 Jayjay54 wrote: I love MLP. Unfortunately, all my efforts to convert friends failed terribly.
add me to that list though
On August 21 2011 07:16 Jyvblamo wrote: Finished watching season 1 yesterday. Add me to that list.
Done and Done, Jyv, you were already on there, lol ^_^
That MLP:FIM proposal video was awesome <3
On August 21 2011 08:36 GigaFlop wrote: When is season 2 starting?
As far as I know, no one really knows, its projected to be entirely finished (all 26 episodes) by november IIRC, however they could start airing sooner
Just finished all 26 episodes. I have to admit it is a very good show, though I do love cartoons. It's still not as good as Dexter's Lab though
But the animation is good (takes a lot of inspiration from anime), the voice acting is amazing, and it is quiet humorous. Still though there is something else about the show that I just cannot put my finger on.
On August 20 2011 01:17 youngminii wrote: It seems to me that a big reason why this show might be popular is because of Twilight Sparkle's personality with the whole gamers being seclusive (it's a stereotype but it's there for a reason). That also explains why Fluttershy is the favourite, although these are just first glance remarks.
That is an interesting idea. The idea of a seclusive individual finally branching out and forming strong meaningful and reciprocal relationships does seem like it would appeal to the steriotypical gamer nerd. But I can't help but think also has something to do with the fact that the show features 6 single female characters that exude traditional values and morality. I know this will sound crazy, but reading many of the "girl blogs" on TL it seems to me that most (generalization) gamers and nerds themselves exude such traditional values or at least hold a contemporary social outlook that causes them to form an attachment with the show.
On August 20 2011 01:17 youngminii wrote: It seems to me that a big reason why this show might be popular is because of Twilight Sparkle's personality with the whole gamers being seclusive (it's a stereotype but it's there for a reason). That also explains why Fluttershy is the favourite, although these are just first glance remarks.
Gamers identify with Twilight Sparkle? I don't think MLP season 1 was geared towards appealing to gamers.
It doesn't matter who it was "geared toward". Listen, there are tons of manly men nerds around the world who have become devoted fans of a show featuring ponies geared at 5 year old girls. Obviously there is some message or emotional attachment of the show that appeals to this demographic with sufficient strength as to overcome the "stigma" of watching it. What that message is I can only offer my opinion, but obviously it exists.
On August 19 2011 09:35 TheToast wrote: The OP mentions the writer was a co-producer of Powerpuff girls but lets be fair Craig McCracken is responsible for that show's awesomeness.
Craig McCracken is the husband of Lauren Faust. Who knows how much they consult each other for their respective works. If I was married to Lauren Faust I would probably talk about the pony dreams I had over breakfast.
Cool! I did not know this either. After Craig McCracken left Dexter's Lab the show almost instantaneously became horrible and unfunny. Not to mention all of the references that were aimed at older viewers (for example Action Hank being a Mr. T parody) disappeared. It was clear that it was his brilliance that made all of those Cartoon Network shows great. Ironically (or maybe coincidentally) Dexter's sister DeeDee had an obsession with Ponies that led to some humorous encounters.
On August 19 2011 17:55 Zoundsforsook wrote: Leave that sort of thing to the fanfictions...
Can't a girl have a short hair and like athletics / sports / anything without everyone thinking she is a lesbian? I really love this show but alot of people read waaaaay too much into the little stuff and it gets old pretty fast
lol, I was completely joking about the lesbian thing. Obviously it is a small childrens' cartoon and addressing such ideas as sexual preference could result in the show being canceled. But still, I can't help but wonder... :D
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Also, this is a comic con picture that someone added to Wikipedia that I thought was completely awesome:
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