Hello all, before i start up on this i just want to say that i'll appreciate any comment, and if you don't like reading a lot, then skip down to the end and read the final paragraph or two.
Reading it back, i will concede that it is very long, so i do apologize profusely you do not have to read it all by any means, however, if you are obliged, can you please read the final paragraph which has a couple questions in it? Thank you.
- Bigmethod
Ok, well, i don't really know how to start this right now, to be honest, i didn't even know much about this show until... 3 days ago? I just knew that some people enjoy it, some kids some adults, and this didn't really bother me, as i don't like to judge people (thanks parents). And this is how it was until about a week ago, where i was talking with a few friends via xbox chat, and they introduced me to someone they met.
This guy that i met was just around 18 and was perhaps the nicest people ever, to the point where you question whether he is just tugging your tail or something (see what i did there?). I talked with him for a while, and we became what i would call friends, so after what had to be a few days he mentions that he is a "brony". I had absolutely no idea what the heck he was talking about, so i went to work, came back, noticed i had some time so i jumped on and we talked a bit again. We played some games, talked etc. then again, he mentioned it, and i said laughing, "what's that?" and he told me.
I have to be honest, this was sorta strange, and while he was explaining I was perplexed and honestly, kind of weird-ed out but i tried as hard as i can not to judge him, because, after all he was an extremely nice person.
The reason i say this is because, although i'm not extremely popular or anything of that nature, back when i was at school, i was the typical "hey dude, lets go play some football," guy so i guess when i heard about this pony stuff i was just a little set back.
So he told me about it, and i was honestly extremely curious about what this was, so he explains why he liked it, and why people call themselves "bronies" (if thats how you spell that). So after a few days of just work and stuff (boring) something sparked in my cluttered mind again.
(ACTUAL STUFF STARTING NOW)
So, myself being someone who now spends a lot of time on the computer, i went to youtube and looked up this brony occupation, i found this video that entailed the history of the show and why it is so enjoyable amongst adults. I watched it with an open mind, and came out being ridiculously curious.
Infact, for the next day (especially while working), all that occupied my mind was this tv show, which was meant for kids. Honestly, I was trying to block it out, i really didn't want to even acknowledge it, but this curiosity... OH BOY was it bothersome. So i rushed home from work, entered my apartment, sat down on my (absurdly comfortable) leather couch, went on youtube, and looked up the first episode and watched it.
Right away i could see the resemblance to shows such as "Dexter's Laboratory", animation wise. And i got to say, that was some nostalgic stuff, i kinda chuckled cause i was starting to understand why so many adults enjoy this show.
After i finished the episodes (as i recall it was a 2-parter), i laughed to myself and took a shower. Whilst bathing myself, i noticed that my curiosity was still not quenched, in fact, it was increased, did i just enjoy this children's program? I mean it had ponies! I was perplexed.
So then i sat down and watched the entire first season... and quite frankly, i really enjoyed it for the most part (I still find things such as the theme 'song' and some of the episodes to really test my feelings about what i am doing, as ridiculous as that may sound to some of you.)
(Re-cap)
So i have to say, oddly enough, and i never, in a million years did i think i would thoroughly enjoy a show like this. And after every episode i didn't (or don't) feel that my curiosity was (or is) being quenched. So yes, i do enjoy the show, in fact, i think its very fun to watch.
So here is my question, and perhaps, my overly long introduction, how was this for you? How did you find something like this? Because i'm someone who finds sports marketing, call of duty, and football entertaining, and i'm sure i'm not the only one who was shocked to be enjoying this show.
The people that i have seen, whether they be in the comments sections, or in the forums, were extremely nice, and i don't know if its because of this show, or just because it attracts generally nice people or what, but it did, and still does perplex me.
And lastly, i'm frightened to talk to my friends about any of this, in fact, i don't believe i ever will. I don't know... maybe its because i've always been a bit stranger than them (stranger is not the correct word for that), but i know that i will be criticized, and i've known these people for over ten years.
I really do appreciate the nice people that have been breeding here, has anyone run into these sorts f troubles? How did you deal with them?
I'm terribly sorry for this long post, you did not have to read it all, but if you did, or did not, i appreciate you stopping by.
(Random facts that i figured out)
Now that i do enjoy the show i can say...
My favorite pony is hands down : Fluttershy (great personality, super adorable, etc.)
Also, I have yet to watch the rest of the seasons
Overall, although i still do find my ( maybe love?) for this show to be strange (for myself), i am more curious about why the people who enjoy this show are so kind? Especially with the criticism flying their way, i've always tried to be nice (not always successfully , so if i offended anyone i do apologize, but you all see extremely nice and that's something really refreshing.
Thank you, and have a good day.