Kraznor

I actually really liked that they managed to reform him, think that was what made me a bit irritated with those season 2 episodes is they didn't really deal with the problem they just froze him and called it a day. With Luna they actually were able to make her good again, which the optimist in me always appreciates seeing. I'm a fan of the notion of reform in real life as well, advocating mental care and well-maintained prisons over the death penalty (sorry to get all dark), so I was rather delighted that Fluttershy was able to appeal to Discord's better nature and give him some perspective. That said, felt such a big topic was a bit rushed in the actual episode itself, but the message of it appealed to me enough that I think it stands as my favorite season 3 episode.

I've seen merchandise around, coloring books at Toys R' Us and the local drug store (weirded out some former co-workers with that one. "Avengers sticker book? Pshaw, none of that for me thanks. Wait, MLP coloring book?!?! I don't have this one yet! Huzzah!"- slightly paraphrased) Got some easter chocolate, a mini-puzzle, a Pinkie Pie flashlight projector thing (range on it is terrible, but having transparent Pinkie Pie slides can only be a good thing), and the shirts others have stated seeing at Hot Topic (which are apparently made for people without shoulders). As for seeing the actual show playing, no, that has yet to happen. Tons of fans at the local comic expo (Calgary Comic Con, video of the noisy panel went up on EqD a couple weeks back), and apparently a dude at the local mall was wearing a shirt, but I didn't notice him, friend pointed it out and at that point he was maybe fifty feet away so running up and shouting "bro-hoof!" would have been disruptive or unseamly (I was wearing a shirt prominently featuring Pinkie and Fluttershy at the time, but still felt it would only be awkward). Other than that, my shirt has been acknowledged a couple times by baristas, ticket-tearers and such, but have yet to be the one noticing someone ELSE wearing MLP stuff.

Apply for citizenship. Not sure who to go to first. The mayor maybe? Get the paperwork going. Probably have to talk to Celestia at some point, though more likely I'd send a letter to her, sure she is too busy. Considering everyone in this thread is apparently showing up, wouldn't be the only human around, so that's cool. I'd definitely defer leadership to the ponies, they seem to have a firmer handle on things than we do. After that, dunno, help out however I can. A job at Sweet Apple Acres probably makes the most sense. Being a primate, can scramble up trees and such. Build a ladder maybe. Dunno. Course, they seem to just buck the trees but I suspect that causes SOME bruising so could help avoid that. And yeah, just adapt to life in Ponyville I suppose. Visit Canterlot at some point, check out Manehattan, maybe Fillydelphia...I really should stop thinking this way. They must make that Animal Crossing clone I keep wishing for. Somepony somewhere, develop that. I will help out however I can.

I guess a new term would be of value then, as yeah, it does carry a gender distinction, which seems unnecessary. I've heard it said that "Brony" can apply to both genders, but try calling a guy a "Pegasister" and the double standard reveals itself. I shall mull over a new term that captures the level of fanaticism I feel applies while avoiding the unnecessary distinctions of age and gender.

Is it going too far to bring in the comparison "Why do Christians call themselves that? Aren't they essentially just big fans of the story of Jesus Christ?" Think about it. Gather once a week to get a new lesson to mull over. Discuss it with other like-minded people. Write songs and stories celebrating that central story. The many Brony meet-ups could be compared to church services in a sense. Just an observation I've been thinking about since shortly after joining the herd.

Oh, we'll just pave the way for humanity to a peaceful future by setting an extraordinary example of how people should relate to each other, feel about themselves and behave in society. The ripple effect of positivity started by this show can't be stopped now, we are too many for it to truly dissipate back to nothing.

Found the title slightly misleading as you wish to administer or "give" a survey, not take one (may be nitpicky but I was unclear as to the nature of your post until reading it) As for the idea, sounds interesting, though how exactly would you conceal the fact that you are fan of the show when you are administering a survey about it? Who else, other than a fan, would do a personally motivated survey? I'm assuming you wish to be as transparent as possible about the non-corporate, non-intrusive nature of the survey, so you'd pretty much have to say its a passion project, in some manner of speaking. Also, it could be difficult to eliminate all kinds of discrimination based on who you'd approach to ask about the show. Not saying it would be intentional, but I'd personally find it more intimidating to approach an older person about the show, as it is EXTRA outside their generation and I tend to assume anyone over 50 doesn't use the internet very extensively (I am ageist, I will admit that right now). Anyway, just some gut reaction thoughts. Still think its an interesting notion.

I'll join the growing number of people in saying Rarity as well. As has been stating, found her shallow for awhile but people pointing out her unique position of being a business owner and the various sibling-related dilemmas she ends up in made her pretty endearing.