My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

MLP uses the theme of universality (which the best cartoons since Avatar have got), and just apply the skin of the toy brand meant for girls. The clear contrast makes it more compelling to watch for Bronies. Think "emo with the mind of Eckhart Tolle", for example.

The cartoon also lacks cynicism. I'm sure Bronies also watch anime, of which the most popular have a shitload. As such, along with the moral lessons about friendship the ponies learn at the end...
 
Sporko said:
Ok so I actually had a genuine question about this "Brony culture" or what have you.

It's probably been answered already but I read the first four pages of the thread and realllllly didn't feel like forcing myself through another 7 pages of it.

Anyhow, here's the thing: I've never seen the show, but I've actually heard decent things.

I'm willing to bet if I were to see an episode I'd probably think, "Oh. That's a cute/funny little cartoon".

What I don't get at *all* is the self identification aspect of it. What is it about the show that resonates so much within adult males that they feel the *need* to use it to self-identify?

I watch Adventure Time now and then and I really enjoy it. I don't identify myself as a Dudeventurer.

I am a HUUUUUUUUUUUGE fan of the Venture Bros (though admittedly that's obviously targeted at adults) but I don't identify myself as a part of Team Venture. Or....huh, I guess Dudeventurer would work for that one too...but anyway that's not the point.

It would seem to me that the reason people find Bronies so creepy is, pony porn aside (never thought I'd have to say those words in that order) where is this *passion* coming from? What about that show makes grown ass men refer to themselves as the animated pony equivalent of a Belieber? I just do not get the self-identification aspect of the culture.
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I think it has a lot to do with being surprised as to how good it is. If we didn't live in a society that ostracized men for what they should be, I think MLP will just be yet another cartoon that was just good. I dunno it's hard to say. To me being a Brony is like the new gay. It's like coming out of the stable or something as opposed to closet. I think labels are inhibitting so I don't classify my self as a brony. Admittedly though there was a time where all I could all day was rewatch favourite moments.

I really don't know what else to tell you but it's a matter of pride thing. Like YES I LOVE THIS SHOW AND I OUGHTA CALL MY SELF SOME KIND OF IDENTIFYING NAME BECAUSE!!! well because I know will get scrutinized for doing so and it will only reinforce my identity as a fan of the show, so it might as well have a name to it
 
BlackDragon37 said:
MLP uses the theme of universality (which the best cartoons since Avatar have got), and just apply the skin of the toy brand meant for girls. The clear contrast makes it more compelling to watch for Bronies. Think "emo with the mind of Eckhart Tolle", for example.

The cartoon also lacks cynicism. I'm sure Bronies also watch anime, of which the most popular have a shitload. As such, along with the moral lessons about friendship the ponies learn at the end...
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lol also never thought I'd see those two names put together Emo and Eckhart Tolle. I dont get what you mean by that comparison though
 
Haha, me neither.

I'm basing on a contrast principle - we are more willing to explore something/one which has what is perceived to be two opposing characteristics.

A Crip who studies mathematics at UCLA.

An emo with the mind of Eckhart Tolle.

A girls' cartoon show with themes that are universal.

Hope you get the idea.
 
I recently got back into the game, and have found great fun in recreating the cast in the game. Anyone have some MLP Create a Souls they wanna share?
 
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