Becoming a Brony
During my nightly ritual of wasting time on image boards
I feel amiss as I spot an image of a cartoon pony, then two, then three
Not much longer does it take for there to be hordes
“What a peculiar meme,” I think, “to fain interest in something so girly”
Putting it aside, I prattle on with internet scum
Over whom the victor would be between Goku or Superman
But more and more I see the words “So awesome!”
Adorned by a rainbow-coloured character with no hands
“Wait a second,” I thought, “could it really be?”
My feelings mix over the very idea, that such men
Could actually, truly enjoy My Little Pony
When nothing seems in it for them
How could this show garner so much popularity
How does it attract such a crowd
How, with names like 'Sparkle' and 'Rarity'
I mean, is this even allowed?
Doing what I always do when life doesn't make sense
I turn to the internet for answers to aid my strife
Listening to what fans have to say and accepting their two cents
I learn they call themselves 'bronies', and many do, in fact, have a life
Curious but still in need of convincing
I see mention of the name 'Faust', which I then pronounced “Fahst”
Maybe I can watch this without wincing
“At least one episode” I think, it won't mean too much time lost
The pilot wasn't bad, but not great
And thus far I'm not feeling too involved
But it seems I still have more on my plate
Because the plot was unresolved
Wrapping up the second episode, I'm still lukewarm
I understand at least some praise is in order
For past shows with the same audience followed a quality norm
That made enjoying them seem like something of a disorder
Now I'm feeling content, having given the show a chance
I feel mature, ignoring gender stereotypes
But I think I'll stop here and not advance
After all, I've work to do, and my teachers will have gripes
Yet some mystical force is calling me
Some slight temptation of origins unknown
Telling me to return to see friends like Pinkie
As though I know I yet haven't a feel for the show's tone
Not quite sure why, I move beyond episode two
I continue watching, making the show the soundtrack for my work-time
Episode after episode, I sit and view and listen to
Maybe I am enjoying it, after all, is that such a crime?
Working and watching, I continue along
I begin to marvel at the animation, inspiring to say the least
Genuine humour, loveable characters, wonderful songs
Who knew this show would be such a beast?
I'm reminded of what fun I had watching weekly cartoons as a child
Sonic The Hedgehog, Pokémon, Beast Wars, Ned's Newt
At the thought of just hearing their voices again, I smiled
Fond memories brought on by this show that's...cute
One episode startled me to come upon
It excited me, perhaps more than I care to admit
Because in it, I heard Big Cat Tigatron
Say the line, “I don't wanna talk about it”
And that, my good friends, is where the deal was sealed
For liking ponies, this has been my testimony
And I see absolutely no reason for me or you to keep it concealed
I am a proud brony
Edited by ErBoi, 27 February 2012 - 11:01 PM.
