Poll: Are you a Brony?

[Condor219]

You know, I've never actually THOUGHT about identifying myself as a Brony until just now. But you know what? I am. I really am.

And I just thought of how I know for sure. Sometimes, when I'm at work, I think of MLP, just for the hell of it. And whenever I do, I always get a big smile on my face. Now THAT is unconditional enjoyment right there.

This. Absolutely (you took the words right out of my mind -_-). So many of today's shows are so terrible that when a show as good as this comes along, regardless of what it's about, people will find it and enjoy it.

The problem is that the show hits you with a thundering right hook of girlyness, but if you can muster enough willpower to get back up, you'll find it's less of a boxing ring you're in, and more of a rare mining vein full of comedic/plot/animation gold. And if any of us are lucky, that vein runs deep.

Also, I personally find the progression from hater/neutral viewer to brony is quite amusing.

I find this is very appropriate.

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[Kroxile]

No, because I am over the age of 10

 

[mikespoff]

Not a fan.

Shows designed purely to sell cheap plastic toys in the 80s need something better than "ponies" to be worth my time. Now, a 1980s toy-marketing exercise involving giant robots from outer space, that I could get behind...

 

[Easton Dark]

No, because I am over the age of 10

So am I and I watch it.

Have you seen the shows projected demographics?

 

[Lavi]

I guarantee that anyone who watches one episode will continue to watch them all. I've already experimented on a few people.

 

[MorteSphere]

All the way.

 

[Miles000]

I guarantee that anyone who watches one episode will continue to watch them all. I've already experimented on a few people.

So true.

I showed someone one episode and I can see him trying to fight it every time I mention it. He just doesn't want to say it.

 

[Sporky111]

No, I'm not into it. Haven't bothered to watch an episode.

But I'm not against it. People can like whatever they want. The only reason people make a big deal out of it is because it's aimed at girls. I actually think the meme is really entertaining.

 

[hittite]

No, because I am over the age of 10

So am I and I watch it.

Have you seen the shows projected demographics?

It's for young women and children right? That's kinda what My Little Pony is all about, eh?

Well, yes and no.

Older generations are pretty much like that. But when FiM was created, Lauren Faust was shooting for a show that, while aimed at little girls, could be watched and enjoyed by their parents too. Including fathers. Given the overwhelming response, I'd say she did a pretty good job.

 

[kinggamecat]

What's a Brony?

 

[Easton Dark]

No, because I am over the age of 10

So am I and I watch it.

Have you seen the shows projected demographics?

It's for young women and children right? That's kinda what My Little Pony is all about, eh?

The official site has this on it:

http://www.hubworld.com/my-little-pony/shows/friendship-is-magic/pony-for-parents

'Did you know that My Little Pony Friendship is Magic is a great way to help kids learn about the world?'

That pretty much says it all.

Well, the website is made by Hasbro, not the creators of the show.

I think this should be shown though:

And when the number of 25-38 year old men watching episodes on youtube exceeded any other group, I smiled.

I don't really care.

Then why post.

 

[Kroxile]

No, because I am over the age of 10

So am I and I watch it.

Have you seen the shows projected demographics?

I don't really care.

 

[hittite]

What's a Brony?

Well, if you'd bothered to read the OP, he explains pretty well. But in short, it's a bro who likes ponies.

 

[dkyros]

only watched what ppl posted on this forum, and i declare meh, meh i say

 

[hittite]

No, because I am over the age of 10

So am I and I watch it.

Have you seen the shows projected demographics?

It's for young women and children right? That's kinda what My Little Pony is all about, eh?

Well, yes and no.

Older generations are pretty much like that. But when FiM was created, Lauren Faust was shooting for a show that, while aimed at little girls, could be watched and enjoyed by their parents too. Including fathers. Given the overwhelming response, I'd say she did a pretty good job.

I get what you're saying, but she hasn't done it nearly as well as her husband has, in my opinion anyway. I wanted to like the pony, but I just couldn't. Tho I will admit, it's probably the best show now for parents to have to watch with children.

Well, you're definitely entitled to your opinion. If you tried it and didn't like it that's fine. Sorry to have bothered you.

 

[Radoh]

Have you seen the shows projected demographics?

'Did you know that My Little Pony Friendship is Magic is a great way to help kids learn about the world?'

That pretty much says it all.

Well, the website is made by Hasbro, not the creators of the show.

I think this should be shown though:

And when the number of 25-38 year old men watching episodes on youtube exceeded any other group, I smiled.

Fyre-Fyre must be someone important then? More important or less important than your supposed youtube numbers??

Hell, a week ago the wiki said Lauren Faust created the powerpuff girls, so I take random internet info with a grain of salt!

Yeah, that's Lauren Faust's Deviantart name.

 

[Tron-tonian]

I have a 4 yr. old daughter. By default, I am a "Brony".

That being said, it's better than a lot of kids shows out there - at least for an adult to have to sit through. Seriously - sit through a full ep. of Caillou or Elmo and you'll see what I mean.

We won't even get into the colonial / imperialist implications of the new Strawberry Shortcake....

so, yeah - my kid likes it, some jokes are intelligent enough for me to chuckle at, it isn't overly preachy, but still has a nice message for my daughter. I've watched MUCH worse.