Author Topic: MLP: FiM Brony & Pony Discussion Phread (Read 57134 times)

Kobuk · « **Reply #50 on:** July 16, 2011, 04:26:03 pm »

Quote from: Kaloyan Alett on July 16, 2011, 04:19:37 pm

It's possible Kobuk. Come on. Join us. Sit down on the haybale and watch a few episode. It only hurts a little at first then it's all milk and honey and oats.

Ponyville waits for you Kobuk. Come on in.

NEVER! MUST RESIST!

Loc · « **Reply #51 on:** July 16, 2011, 04:28:40 pm »

I used to think that MLP was the sort of thing that little kids might enjoy, but which I wouldn't. I watched a couple of episodes a little while ago with Weisseman, and I think he has converted me. When I have a better Internet connection, I'm going to watch the rest.

redyoshi49q · « **Reply #52 on:** July 16, 2011, 05:32:17 pm »

... (*sigh*)

It seems that I, too, have been sucked into the appeal of this series. About two weeks ago, I started reading the MLP thread on this forum. It was the third source that had told me that the series was appealing (the other two being members of a (somewhat) local furry group and of a somewhat geeky university CS group); I considered this assertion unlikely to be a fluke or mistake at that point. In approximately three sessions, I have watched about 15 episodes.

Then I went to a Boy Scout camp as an adult for my troop, and had to force myself to not hum Winter Wrap Up in front of a mostly male 200+ pool of witnesses. It was bad enough that my mom (who is accepting of things such as a 21 year old male watching MLP) leaked the fact that I had been watching MLP to my older sister (who would (and did) give a ton of flak on the subject), oblivious to the potential consequences and my attempts to conceal this practice from said sister.

I've found the series to have about as much appeal to me as the fandubs of Digimon and Naruto (which surprised me greatly, given the seemingly excessively feminine initial appearance of MLP). Now that I'm back at home (with better Internet access, more time, and more privacy), I think I'll start back where I left off in the near future.

Arbutus · « **Reply #53 on:** July 16, 2011, 06:45:47 pm »

In all honesty, Kobuk, everyone is confused by this when they're looking in from the outside. But once they give it a chance and keep an open mind and watch a few episodes, they find out what all the fuss is about.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #54 on:** July 16, 2011, 07:18:20 pm »

Quote from: Arbutus on July 16, 2011, 06:45:47 pm

In all honesty, Kobuk, everyone is confused by this when they're looking in from the outside. But once they give it a chance and keep an open mind and watch a few episodes, they find out what all the fuss is about.

Thats very true. Besides you could play the Where's Waldo game in spotting Background ponies. You're a Dr. Who fan So you could try spotting all the showings of Dr. Whooves.

Quote from: My Little Pony Wiki

Due to his time-based cutie mark, and spiky hair (similar to that of actor David Tennant), he resembles the titular character in the British television show Doctor Who. Doctor Whooves' model was also given wings re-used as a pegasus in the episode Sonic Rainboom, as contestant number 5. However, the earth pony has a mature male voice, while the pegasus pony he has a youthful boy voice. In the episode Over a Barrel a younger version of him appears with a hat, and hits a few barrels.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #55 on:** July 16, 2011, 07:20:57 pm »

Quote from: Arbutus on July 16, 2011, 04:25:17 pm

Join us, Kobuk. Join us. Join us in our bronydom. Experience the love and tolerance. All it takes is a few episodes, and you will understand all. Join us.

(By the way, Ziel posted this a while ago: http://d.facdn.net/art/deerock-gorilla/1310174857.deerock-gorilla_deerock_with_applejack___rainbow_dash.jpg)

Oh I hadn't noticed this line from Arb, but it had to be given attention because it's just so cool. 20% cooler to be exact.

Narei Mooncatt · « **Reply #56 on:** July 17, 2011, 04:01:20 pm »

Ok, so I realized something yesterday when explaining the personalities of each main ponie to my mate yesterday as if it were nothing when discussing possible birthday cake ideas for our oldest daughter. I'm way too deep in this pony thing for my own good.

Arbutus · « **Reply #57 on:** July 17, 2011, 08:52:31 pm »

Tongue-in-cheek question: Has anyone ever wondered if there are subliminal messages in this show brainwashing us into love and tolerance and an alarming obsession with neon-colored ponies?

I guess I don't mind if there are. I can think of worse things to be brainwashed into.

Landrav · « **Reply #58 on:** July 18, 2011, 01:56:52 am »

Quote from: Arbutus on July 17, 2011, 08:52:31 pm

I guess I don't mind if there are. I can think of worse things to be brainwashed into.

Picture says it all

Kay Alett · « **Reply #59 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:05:38 am »

Quote from: Arbutus on July 17, 2011, 08:52:31 pm

Tongue-in-cheek question: Has anyone ever wondered if there are subliminal messages in this show brainwashing us into love and tolerance and an alarming obsession with neon-colored ponies?

I guess I don't mind if there are. I can think of worse things to be brainwashed into.

What? Brainwashing? Nah!

*browses internet* Consarn it! Why are there no surgeons willing to perform species reassignment surgery? I need to look like Rainbow Dash!

TCD · « **Reply #60 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:41:33 am »

Quote from: Narei Mooncatt on July 17, 2011, 04:01:20 pm

Ok, so I realized something yesterday when explaining the personalities of each main ponie to my mate yesterday as if it were nothing when discussing possible birthday cake ideas for our oldest daughter. I'm way too deep in this pony thing for my own good.

You do realise, that if you go with a Pony cake you'll have to share pictures?

(With all personal information edited out, of course.)

Narei Mooncatt · « **Reply #61 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:48:49 am »

But of course! Though I'm still trying to convert my mate, but she refuses to watch the show so far. Yet she has no problem ribbing me about it.

Old Rabbit · « **Reply #62 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:50:17 am »

I must admit I feel the magnetism of these cute little ponies. Such sweetness
and goodness is hard to resist.

489109 · « **Reply #63 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:50:36 am »

I've been monitoring the exchanges in this phread for the last couple days; I need to make a few corrections to y'all Bronies on your vernacular:

First, when discusing the princible characters of the show, they are collectively called "The Mane Six" or just "mane 6" for short. You shouldn't use the word 'main'.

The term 'tongue in cheek' should be re-worded to "Hoof in Mouth". Sure that is actually a disease in the RL, but it serves the purpose for chit-chatting on forums.

There are many other catch phrases that are being used most splendidly, so keep them up. Some of these are: 10 seconds flat, 20% cooler, so awesome!, love and tolerate, confound these ponies!, Eeyup, Ooh Muffins!, Yay!, Okie dokie lokey, Forrrreverrrrr!, Oatmeal! Are you crazy?, Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh, ponies are crazy!, Dear Princess Celestia, This is whining, It... is... on..., Great and Powerful (Trixy), Friendship is (fill in the blank).

Narei Mooncatt · « **Reply #64 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:57:07 am »

Bah, I'd still use "main" over "mane". I like puns as much as the next brony, but I think that one is just a bit too silly. Since I don't actually go to other forums and the like, I don't see the point anyway. I like living in my little bubble.

489109 · « **Reply #65 on:** July 18, 2011, 12:03:56 pm »

With derpy hooves?

Narei Mooncatt · « **Reply #66 on:** July 18, 2011, 12:07:13 pm »

She comes by and visits every now and then.

Arbutus · « **Reply #67 on:** July 18, 2011, 12:50:22 pm »

Quote from: Old Rabbit on July 18, 2011, 11:50:17 am

I must admit I feel the magnetism of these cute little ponies. Such sweetness
and goodness is hard to resist.

yay~

Glad to hear it! Welcome, Old Rabbit!

Kay Alett · « **Reply #68 on:** July 18, 2011, 01:26:34 pm »

Quote from: Old Rabbit on July 18, 2011, 11:50:17 am

I must admit I feel the magnetism of these cute little ponies. Such sweetness
and goodness is hard to resist.

And a message to those who still attempt to resist:

Kishi · « **Reply #69 on:** July 18, 2011, 04:17:58 pm »

Too bad Furtopia didnt get taken over by Ponies before April Fool's, because it would've been awesome to have Furtopia become Ponytopia(A much better, rainbow filled hooftopia).

Kay Alett · « **Reply #70 on:** July 18, 2011, 04:22:55 pm »

Quote from: Kishi on July 18, 2011, 04:17:58 pm

Too bad Furtopia didnt get taken over by Ponies before April Fool's, because it would've been awesome to have Furtopia become Ponytopia(A much better, rainbow filled hooftopia).

It's already been taken over! And in a much more sunny and fun way! Though I think it'd be neat to put up a few rainbows here and there.

redyoshi49q · « **Reply #71 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:09:34 pm »

It is now the near future. I have finished the series. Things are otherwise uneventful in this regard.

...I'm not even sure if the above was notable enough to be worth making a post about, to be honest.

Ziel · « **Reply #72 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:31:00 pm »

Quote from: redyoshi49q on July 18, 2011, 10:09:34 pm

It is now the near future. I have finished the series. Things are otherwise uneventful in this regard.

...I'm not even sure if the above was notable enough to be worth making a post about, to be honest.

Well, you did present us with new info, so I'd say it's relevant.

This post on the other hand, probably not relevant.

Ponies.

There, now this post is on topic.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #73 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:53:53 pm »

Lets add some culture to this thread with great art.

Found this on an image share site.

Ziel · « **Reply #74 on:** July 20, 2011, 10:56:02 pm »

Wow. Behold the power of Fluttaurshy. Stalls threads in 10 seconds flat

I think there's just so much cute there that everybody forgets there's a 'reply' button down lower on the page.

I've been going through several of the songs in my head while at work lately. Mostly Winter Wrap Up or Art of the Dress. But At the Gala pops in there every now and again, too. Usually it's the Super Ponybeat versions, though, because I've listened to those so much... I don't actually have most of the lyrics down, but the melodies are there.

@RY: Any specific thoughts now that the series is over?