My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic - Page 469

No, this is not a joke/trolling thread. We don't need more filler posts asking if it is.

Remember to spoiler season 6 content, and clearly label your spoilers.

breaker101010

United States12 Posts

February 16 2012 20:19 GMT

#9361

I feel really conflicted.

Gary Oak

Canada2381 Posts

February 16 2012 21:47 GMT

#9362

On February 17 2012 05:14 Zoundsforsook wrote:
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Somehow I find it hard to believe, but the opportunity to make a coming out of the stable joke is too much.

It was a joke.

Soleron

United Kingdom1324 Posts

February 16 2012 22:22 GMT

#9363

On February 16 2012 19:07 Bash wrote:
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http://babylondonstar.deviantart.com/art/Scootaloo-285262543

Not for sale no commissions? She could get infinity dollars for that, that is my favourite plushie yet.

Also full quote for cute.

Soleron

United Kingdom1324 Posts

February 16 2012 22:50 GMT

#9364

Blizzard gave everyone a free name change, I want to see everyone with a pony name (or at least your #tlponies IRC name).

Gary Oak

Canada2381 Posts

February 16 2012 23:23 GMT

#9365

I've been using GaryOak since the Beta. #hipster

Soleron

United Kingdom1324 Posts

February 17 2012 00:05 GMT

#9366

On February 17 2012 08:23 Gary Oak wrote:
I've been using GaryOak since the Beta. #hipster

Of course you have, it's your real name.

Zoundsforsook

Scotland636 Posts

February 17 2012 00:20 GMT

#9367

On February 17 2012 06:47 Gary Oak wrote:

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It was a joke.

Of course.

Gary Oak

Canada2381 Posts

February 17 2012 00:53 GMT

#9368

Tara Strong just won the internet.

https://twitter.com/#!/tarastrong/status/170308075276869632/photo/1

Camail

United States1030 Posts

February 17 2012 01:37 GMT

#9369

Bio has cashed in his linkfest; one section will be unspoiled, but the others will be in spoiler tags. Cheer up buddy!

I present to you... 100 Twilight Sparkles!
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Phearlock

Norway400 Posts

February 17 2012 01:41 GMT

#9370

On February 17 2012 09:53 Gary Oak wrote:
Tara Strong just won the internet.

https://twitter.com/#!/tarastrong/status/170308075276869632/photo/1

I know! Stupid sexy Twilight =D

Also YAY Camail, suprising how even now there are still Twilight images I haven't seen before. Always good to expand the "best pony" folder.

SCST

Mexico1609 Posts

February 17 2012 02:08 GMT

#9371

At first I couldn't believe this wasn't a troll thread . . . after reading through a portion of the posts, however, I realized it was quite real. As a gay person, I of all people understand allowing everyone to have a community on TL and that's to be celebrated.

I do want to say though: I'm really trying to understand why a male demographic of (seemingly) Western ideology would be following or interested in this particular show.

I've watched the various recommended starting shows numerous times and strained so hard to understand, my eyes are almost popping out of my head. It's just not coming to me. I just don't understand. This doesn't come from some desire to be a fan of the show, though I am always open to new things - I just want to understand why there is a following of males between 15-35. I guess it's sort of social puzzle for me to solve.

My initial theory after watching the first episode was that these people are high on marijuana while watching, as I could definitely see some people (and myself) gaining some enjoyment from the bright colors and patterens while stoned. However, it appears that most people here just watch the show under normal conditions. And when I watched the show under normal conditions, I was very bored with the content.

Keep in mind also, that I am a TV afficionado - I enjoy science fiction, fantasy, crime drama and a variety of cartoons. But this appears to be something that I cannot enjoy. And I can't imagine anyone I know enjoying it either (but apparently there is a huge following so perhaps some people are closested).

For those who are male between 15-35, can you describe or repost some theories as to why there is so much interest in the show for you? I'd like to see as many posts as possible regarding this. Thank you much!

Aylear

Norway3988 Posts

February 17 2012 02:32 GMT

#9372

On February 17 2012 11:08 SCST wrote:
At first I couldn't believe this wasn't a troll thread . . . after reading through a portion of the posts, however, I realized it was quite real. As a gay person, I of all people understand allowing everyone to have a community on TL and that's to be celebrated.

I do want to say though: I'm really trying to understand why a male demographic of (seemingly) Western ideology would be following or interested in this particular show.

I've watched the various recommended starting shows numerous times and strained so hard to understand, my eyes are almost popping out of my head. It's just not coming to me. I just don't understand. This doesn't come from some desire to be a fan of the show, though I am always open to new things - I just want to understand why there is a following of males between 15-35. I guess it's sort of social puzzle for me to solve.

My initial theory after watching the first episode was that these people are high on marijuana while watching, as I could definitely see some people (and myself) gaining some enjoyment from the bright colors and patterens while stoned. However, it appears that most people here just watch the show under normal conditions. And when I watched the show under normal conditions, I was very bored with the content.

Keep in mind also, that I am a TV afficionado - I enjoy science fiction, fantasy, crime drama and a variety of cartoons. But this appears to be something that I cannot enjoy. And I can't imagine anyone I know enjoying it either (but apparently there is a huge following so perhaps some people are closested).

For those who are male between 15-35, can you describe or repost some theories as to why there is so much interest in the show for you? I'd like to see as many posts as possible regarding this. Thank you much!

Look, we appreciate people coming into the show with an open mind and, having given it a shot and decided it isn't for them, doesn't immediately assume we're in it for irony or whatever. However, we really don't have to (or want to) explain ourselves to everyone who comes by the thread that doesn't get it, especially since this question has already been answered over and over and over and over. Hell, the OP has links to posts by TL members specifically answering these questions. Go read those.

TL;DR: people like different things. There's no mystery here.

Soleron

United Kingdom1324 Posts

February 17 2012 02:36 GMT

#9373

For those who are male between 15-35, can you describe or repost some theories as to why there is so much interest in the show for you? I'd like to see as many posts as possible regarding this. Thank you much!

This comes up every 5 pages or so and most of us have written a few tens of paragraphs to that effect. I advise you, if you actually care, to look through the thread for that.

Short version: It's cute, it's a coherent world and it's very well produced. And for the record if we were each the last person on Earth with no "following" to be part of we would still watch it.

Nub4ever

Canada1981 Posts

February 17 2012 02:36 GMT

#9374

OMG... the links they're everywhere. Thanks so much Bio / Camail, I gotta download all those pics

Daralii

United States16991 Posts

February 17 2012 02:54 GMT

#9375

So much Twilight, so many images to save...

LittleJoeRambler

110 Posts

February 17 2012 02:58 GMT

#9376

Someone mentioned a few pages back that they were primarily interested in the world the show builds as it progresses. Analyzing my own feelings for the show, I have to agree, and I wanted to add something to that.

This is a world where the presence of girly, candy-colored pony protagonists are juxtaposed against creatures from myth and ancient magic that they don't seem to be able to fully understand; a world where worrying about how you're going to be able to harvest all these apples before they start spoiling sometimes has to be put aside to take care of a rogue dragon that's happened to roost too near your town. From the Greek Hydra to Tolkien-style dragons to creations of the writer's imaginations (I never saw the timberwolves coming; that was a really pleasant surprise), the creatures are definitely not what you'd expect, and they're more in line with what we, as fans of fantasy and mythology, expect from them. Instead of de-fanging these threats, the writers to let them keep recognizable characteristics that make them feel like they're actually creatures of myth, and not washed-out, generic personalities slapped in different bodies for diversity's sake. Dragons hoard gems and breathe smoke and fire, the Hydra lives in a swamp and is strangely aggressive for a monster in a cartoon about ponies, and the cockatrice actually turns one of the characters into stone. TV Tropes lists that as a FATE WORSE THAN DEATH, and it happens to a candy-colored pony. Sometimes I swear I watch the show on Saturdays just to see what the hell they'll put in this universe next.

The characters are great too. While they're initially set up as these bastions of self-righteousness, representing 5 "inherently good" qualities (and magic, which we see has a dark side too), that's not all they're about, and most of the episodes are either kicked off or sustained by realistic character flaws. These ponies are honest, loyal, generous, and kind, but they're also deceitful, greedy and a lot meaner than what you'd expect from a show aimed at the "little girls" demographic. They're prideful, they cheat, and they steal, but for reasons we can understand, and most of us have probably done similar things for near-identical reasons. It's also awesome to see a show with a focus on strong female characters aimed at a younger demographic. Of the 6 protagonists, two are business owners, two have (supposedly) regularly-paying jobs, one's a student (it's important to note that most bronies are high school and college aged males, so we can relate) and one's basically a veterinarian. None of them actually lives with an authority figure, unless you count Granny Smith or Big Macintosh, but Applejack still seems like she makes all the important decisions. They are remarkably self-sufficient in their day-to-day tasks, meaning they don't have to ask mommy if they can go outside to play now; they just go outside.

That's all for now; starting to get too tired to continue. If I think of more I'll post it later.

Barbiero

Brazil5259 Posts

February 17 2012 03:17 GMT

#9377

Let me simplify that for you.

Why do people like pictures of kittens and puppies doing silly stuff?

Done.

GMarshal

United States22154 Posts

February 17 2012 03:51 GMT

#9378

On February 17 2012 11:08 SCST wrote:
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I wrote this blog for a reason ^_^

Seriously though, you are like the 40th person to ask this, so check out the recommended posts section of the OP

breaker101010

United States12 Posts

February 17 2012 03:53 GMT

#9379

Perhaps there should be a new message to direct them to read the various stories and testimonies before commenting on why we enjoy ponies?

Gary Oak

Canada2381 Posts

February 17 2012 03:56 GMT

#9380

On February 17 2012 12:53 breaker101010 wrote:
Perhaps there should be a new message to direct them to read the various stories and testimonies before commenting on why we enjoy ponies?

"Notable posts" already kind of does that.

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