There was a specific question where EQD asked Jim why he thinks the show is so successful, and I love his response. It eloquently sums up why I enjoy watching MLP. I've had trouble putting into words why I continue to watch the show after so many years, and this is the perfect answer that I would give to someone from now on. Here is the section that I am talking about:
Question: Why do you think the show has been so successful? What, in your eyes, drew so many people in?
Big Jim: I’ve thought about this a lot over the years, and I don’t think I’ve ever entirely managed to pin down a single reason. It could be the awesome designs, or the nuanced characters and great messages about friendship with their lessons (either new to the viewer or good reminders for us oldsters). But to me, the one thing I think helps to set it apart is its commitment to the sincerity of the emotion. We may all be cynical bastards in our everyday lives (I’m speaking primarily of myself here), but there’s no place for that cynicism in this show. We love to add in jokes and fun stuff, but we never undercut a sincere emotional moment with a joke, a snide eye roll or smirk to the camera. We want the audience to feel what our characters are feeling in that moment. And I think that helps to set it apart from some of the other cartoons out there.
Use Jim's answer if you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to explain to someone why you watch My Little Pony. I know that I certainly will from now on!
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