I didn't quite know the scale of the brony community when I first started watching it. As I got to mid first season I remember thinking "oh crap, this show is awesome and I love it...", not wanting to accept it. But with my decision to watch season 2 also came my decision that I may as well own it, and I told my friends.
Having watched every episode multiple times, I never expected to be this into any show, especially this one. Only happiness and joy has come of it though, and I'm so glad I gave it a chance