Poll: Whats with the My Little Pony craze?

[Feralcentaur]

It's a cult. That's the only thing I can think of.

And I don't like the show, because it bored me. But to each their own.

You know, you are very quick on the draw. Every pony thread that gets made here you are always within the first five posts.

OT: It's a good show that doesn't treat the target audience like idiots, and is made by a smart woman by the name of Lauren Faust, who was also involved in the making of Fosters' Home for Imaginary Friends and Powerpuff Girls.

Also Inb4 massive picture dumps of ponies.

Well if it's a cult it's a pretty big one based on all the threads and stuff I've seen about it. Thankfully the cult feels pretty good about their new love which is a good thing because all it would take is some guilt and BANG! We'd have MLP the religion! The last thing we need is Saint Pinky Pie, god that even sounds like the patron saint of porn.

As for myself I haven't seen it but am just as curious what has not guys but people over 18 loving a cartoon so much. I love cartoons myself (when I had cable I used to really enjoy Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends in fact as well as the rare gem that was The Adventures of Juniper Lee) but get a lot of flack for it, I think it's cool that people are standing up and liking what they like regardless of what society wants to tell them to like. Keep it up! It'll probably make things easier on us Avengers and Justice League fans!

Well, the Colt is just under 200 members currently, and as for the specifics of it I happen to serve Lady Fluttershy of the Six.

You are deteminted to shoehorn in this Colt word aren't you xD

We are "Bronies", who replace "body" with "pony" whenever the opportunity is present. If we are dedicated to puns, we are dedicated to the Colt. So darn skippy I'm shoehorning it.

Fair enough, every Brony and everypony should do the same!

This brony thinks that sounds a tad excessive, and if I started always saying "everypony" instead of everybody, it would eventually become something I say regularly and in the year 2029, when I threaten Earth with it's destruction I don't want to become the laughing stock of the super villan world just because I said "Every pony will bow and tremble before the might of my powerful army of giant mutant Ants!" So to your proposal sir, I will have to say neigh. And on this subject I will not change my mind as I am as stubborn as a Mule!

 

[TimeLord]

You are deteminted to shoehorn in this Colt word aren't you xD

We are "Bronies", who replace "body" with "pony" whenever the opportunity is present. If we are dedicated to puns, we are dedicated to the Colt. So darn skippy I'm shoehorning it.

Fair enough, every Brony and everypony should do the same!

Quit horsing around, this conversation is just getting filly.

The puns are flowing! I JUST. CAN'T. CLOP!

I remember hearing about one horse that would only race in the dark - it was a real night mare. Be careful when making jokes about a race horse - you never know when they'll take a fence.
As long as someone doesn't stirrup any trouble, I say we roam with it. Wouldn't want to rein in the fun.

 

[Nouw]

[sub]As much as I love casually enjoying it the community sometimes just pisses me off.[/sub]

It's a genuinely good show, don't knock it 'till you try it.

 

[endplanets]

Look at their Know Your Meme.com page, it has all of the info.
Pro-tip, never make a bet against a friend in Blazeblue if you have not seen their skill level yet. Otherwise she will kick your ass and force you to watch an episode.
Basically the show is not girly, at all (except the theme song). I think Sponge Bob is more girly than this show. The voice work is good, the characters make sense, the setting is good enough and it is original in a lot of ways. And the artwork/animation is REALLY REALLY GOOD.
I think the fact that most people think they would hate it, then find out they like it kinda compels them into watching more and more and then actually liking it.

 

[A Weary Exile]

It's a fun little distraction every once in a while, not the greatest thing ever but it's a pretty decent show. I would be glad that there's a show aimed at little girls that isn't complete tripe but it is mostly watched by older males.

Also I love making pony-puns.

 

[AvsJoe]

And with those words, I'll leave you with Derpy Hooves.

Gah!

That gif reminds me of that popular Gary Busey gif from a couple of years ago.

OT: Never seen; am curious. When I get a computer with sound I'll watch it, assuming it's still free on the 'net.

 

[Canid117]

Probably a fad like half the things that happen on these forums.

EDIT: From the responses I gather there is some new MLP animated series or something?

 

[Loop Stricken]

So, really why do guys like em.

Shock horror, it's a good show.

 

[white_salad]

Its a thing. Learned about it last week. Its just like the last time there was a thing and everyone went bonkers over it.

Next year there will be another thing.

I agree. Season 2 was confirmed.

-snipped pic-

[HEADING=2]YAY!!!!![/HEADING]

OT: I like MLP. Deal with it.

Season 2 isn't until December though. And there are only 3 more episodes left for series 1

But it ain't canceled.

[HEADING=2]PINKIE PIE DEMANDS YOU PARTY![/HEADING]

I was scrolling to the bottom and saw this. WHAT PINKIE PIE DEMANDS, PINKIE PIE RECEIVES!

*PARTIES HARD*

 

[Feralcentaur]

Probably a fad like half the things that happen on these forums.

EDIT: From the responses I gather there is some new MLP animated series or something?

Umm...yeah. It took you a while to figure that out, Didn't it?

 

[Mercsenary]

And I don't mean with just with girls. I have several guy friends who are 17 to over 20 and like it. One of them draws em'. I don't knock it but it's a might bit weird.
So, really why do guys like em.
And adding on why do you like / dislike the whole thing, and do you think it's weird that some men (don't know how big it is) like it.

It's a strange show that both appeal to both guys and little girls...

 

[Irony's Acolyte]

And with those words, I'll leave you with Derpy Hooves.

Gah!

That gif reminds me of that popular Gary Busey gif from a couple of years ago.

Gotta love the infinite loops.

Beware the power that is Derpy Hooves.

 

[hittite]

Gotta love the infinite loops.

Beware the power that is Derpy Hooves.

 

[Canid117]

Probably a fad like half the things that happen on these forums.

EDIT: From the responses I gather there is some new MLP animated series or something?

Umm...yeah. It took you a while to figure that out, Didn't it?

Nope I just don't keep up with cartoons anymore.

 

[jonyboy13]

It's the new Emo.

Care to explain? I don't see this as similar in any fashion other than people can be them.

Random trend that no one is really sure why was it started and like Emo it will mostly pass eventually.

 

[Feralcentaur]

Probably a fad like half the things that happen on these forums.

EDIT: From the responses I gather there is some new MLP animated series or something?

Umm...yeah. It took you a while to figure that out, Didn't it?

Nope I just don't keep up with cartoons anymore.

You mean it took you a while to figure that out because you don't keep up with cartoons then?

It's the new Emo.

Care to explain? I don't see this as similar in any fashion other than people can be them.

Random trend that no one is really sure why was it started and like Emo it will mostly pass eventually.

... But I don't commit bodily harm to myself because of MLP, wear silly clothing, listen to different music than before, have a different haircut than before and I'm pretty sure I don't watch My little pony because of teenage angst. -_- And I'm pretty sure why people become "Emo" can be explained by either depression or as I said before, teenage angst. And the reason people watch My little pony can be explained by either people started watching it and they liked the show, or because it's silly caption and meme material.

 

[JohnnyDelRay]

Laughing at the poll, having the two highest as being "I Love it!" and "WTF guys watch this!"

MLP is one of the things I'm happy to sit on the sidelines and not get involved, not to say anything about the show, I'm sure it's great to be able to create such a fanbase and the characters are incredibly cute. I've loved Powerpuff girls too for a while, and still watch cartoons every now and then with the missus. But I don't think I can get quite drawn into this one, will be interesting to see if it's a craze that lasts or dies out as quick as it started (which, from the sidelines, seems quicker than a hamster on fire).

Trying to remember when I first read the thread "what's with all the MLP avatars?" to now growing into a full-blown thing.

 

[Dommius]

I dunno, I watched the first few episodes because everyone here was talking about it and I had seen so many clips/parodies/everything that it piqued my interest. After a bit I was hooked, I immediately became attached to Rainbow Dash and her brash look before you leap nature, as well as how shy and nice to animals Fluttershy is. Even that asshole Angel Bunny (who is awesome, I wish he showed up more).

Basically I enjoy it because its simple fun, the jokes are well executed and everything flows and has a feel of quality lacking in most animations these days (at least to me)

 

[Irony's Acolyte]

To keep from getting in trouble with the mods due to low content and to avoid de-railing this whole thing with random pony pics; I just have to say that Derpy Hooves is my favorite pony for a reason. She pretty much embodies why I'm so interested in MLP:FiM right now; the memes associated with it. She has little importance in the show itself, but has grown to something so much more than what she was (a random background pony) within the fan-culture.