DoctorWhovian1902

I'm with the general opinion here, Snips and Snails are my least favorite characters in the show. They only make me (at times literally) facepalm at their stupidity and make males look bad (kind of weird how the girls are heroes, but the males rarely have any heroic role).

I'd love for Equestria to be real, and to be able to visit (come on, who wouldn't). If that couldn't happen, finding a filly of one of the Mane 6 would be the next best thing (MLD anyone?).

Here's the story: I'm at lunch with a few friends of mine, and while having a discussion and joking around, one of them responded (what sounded like) "Shut up Bernie". I was confused and couldn't figure out what he meant, and when I asked, he said "I'm making fun of you for liking My Little Pony." At this I kind of laughed and said, "Oh, for the record, we're called 'Bronies'". He said that was what he said and that he was just congested. Okay, laughs over. Then things got...less than positive. I'm explaining that more males watch the show than females, and one of them says that that is the saddest thing ever, and that she'd see some friends of hers watching it and asked "why they were wasting their lives watching My Little Pony". The other friend then added that it was a waste to watch something with a rating for little girls. How either of them found out about it is beyond me, but things haven't gone well since. I encouraged them to watch the show, saying it was different now, but it was no avail. Well, that's my story for the day. Thoughts?

Well, there is a girl I like, who I told about the show. At first, she really seemed weirded out by it, but after watching it fell in love with it. She isn't allowed to watch it anymore, or even go on these forums, but that's another story... I found that we shared many common interests besides MLP, and even some character traits. I took her on a date and we had the time of our lives. We're great friends together, and I'm looking forward to our next date.

Yeah, when I first saw the shape she was in, and the look of her features, I thought she looked a lot like an insect too. Not really sure what to classify her as if she were an insect, though...

"But if they do that, the show might get a bit...dark. And-" *thinks about what was just said* *remembers common response to the show being "it's a girly stupid show"* "Dear writers of MLP, I have a suggestion for upcoming episodes..."

Considering no one where I come from likes MLP (and I don't see that changing anytime soon), I haven't bought any merchandise either for myself or for someone else. Especially considering the apparently negative association with the toys, as one person who mocked me for it asked me if I "played with the dolls too". Have you ever just wanted to slap someone across the face?

Closet bronies exist because many people hate us and some don't want to experience that. As for if I know any closet bronies, long story short, I used to be one, but I gained some confidence and admitted it to my friends and family. Nearly no one accepts it. End of story.

...Even if it takes a few years. Your situation sounds like almost an exact copy of mine (save for a few minor details). I'm sorry you're dealing with that, really I am. But hey, at least you get to go to BroNYcon...

It sounds like he thinks the show is good, but the fandom is great. Overall, it sounds like he is a definite Brony. Not minding being called one doesn't hurt either.

Rainbow Dash. She's the most loved character from the show (next to Fluttershy), and, in my opinion, she defies the opinion of MLP only being for girls best, showing an action-loving, thrill seeking character. Also, I saw her on a poster at Hot Topic when they were advertising MLP merchandise there. Need I say more?

Well frankly I think almost every brony has imagined themself going to Equestria (ponified or not). For me, I have imagined myself going to Equestria in human form. And that's going to be an FiMfic I'm writing. So more on that then.

Huh, never noticed that. It's definitely interesting to have this pointed out, and I guess it's neat to know how the color schemes were picked.

I'm not sure if I like Pinkie Pie or Rarity less. For Pinkie Pie, her fourth wall breaking is hilarious. For Rarity, her generosity is admirable, and she's not too frilly/girly (at least in the later seasons).

I've resorted to getting on here in secret. They will never stop thinking negatively about it, and nothing is going to change that...for now, at least. I'm going to have to keep all pony things quiet. Thanks to everyone here for helping me through it, though. If I don't get discovered ever, I may just be able to keep being a Bony. It does appear as though they've forgotten about it as they haven't persued any conversation pertaining to MLP or Bronies, so I think I'm in the clear. Well, as clear as it can be when you're keeping secrets.

I would only really be into Minecraft and would still hold the opinion that, aside from a few shows dying out, there's nothing worth watching on TV anymore. On the other hand, I probably wouldn't have had some of the hardest times in my life as of late, and my parents wouldn't have another thing to use against me. We also probably wouldn't be on as bad of a relationship.