I need ideas of how i could buy and hide my MLP merch?

[ChipsAhoyMcCoy 127]

so heres the thing i am 15 my parents dont know i am a brony nor do i want them to. I want a fluttershy figure super bad though i just dont know how i could buy/hide it. I have money but i cant drive yet next year i will be able to matter of fact i have a car (jeep cherokee) and i will have a job when i turn 16 also so buying it isnt as much the problem as hiding it. what do yall think about this whole thing? Should i just tell me parents in hope they dont ground me for life? (and yes i know they are like that) or should i just try to find a way to hide a fluttershy figure?

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

Dude, I'm gonna have to tell it straight. Your parents will find out soon or later. Maybe bring it up to them and ask them how they feel about it. That way, you won't be that anxious whether to buy the figure or not. But really, it's your choice. If you really want it, go ahead. They will find out soon or later. I just hope that they don't get mad at you for it. 

[ChipsAhoyMcCoy 127]

Dude, I'm gonna have to tell it straight. Your parents will find out soon or later. Maybe bring it up to them and ask them how they feel about it. That way, you won't be that anxious whether to buy the figure or not. But really, it's your choice. If you really want it, go ahead. They will find out soon or later. I just hope that they don't get mad at you for it. 

i want to atleast wait til im out of the house to tell them though i want a figure as soon as i can get it which will be when i hit 16

[Scootaloodle 1,623]

Maybe not try and hide your Fluttershy toy, and let your parents find out that way, that how mine found out. Although I wasn’t ever in the brony closet, I figured I liked this MLP show and never saw being into it as a big deal: guess it might be different for you I don’t know.

[Simon 4,557]

As others have said, hiding merchandise like that is probably only going to make it so when your parents see it and find out that you like the show, it's a bigger deal than it has to be.  Once you start hiding something like this from your parents, it worries them much more when they find out since it started off as a secret.

 

If you do decide to buy some stuff and hide it anyway, the only thing I could tell you is to hide it in a closet, drawer, or anywhere else that your parents don't go.  

 

You might want to try and buy some more subtle merchandise that your parents won't even associate with MLP if they do see it.  I mean other than fans of the show, who is going to know something like this is from MLP? http://www.redbubble.com/people/tychilcote/works/10238897-worn-luna-cutie-mark?country_code=US&p=t-shirt&utm_campaign=shopping&utm_medium=google_products&utm_source=google&gclid=CPbM-Z2a8L4CFdSMMgodkXkAaQ  There's a lot of pins and whatnot that you can buy that just have cutie marks and are pretty easy to wear without anybody other than another fan knowing it's from the show.  The only problem with this stuff is that you have to buy it online for the most part, but you can always buy it with a disposable credit card from Walmart or a drug store and ship it to a friends house if that's a concern.

 

Anyway hope that helps a little.

[Rarity Paige Belle 1,854]

Just tell them! If I was your parent I'd be more upset that you've been hiding things from me!

[tfred82 17]

Don't hide it if they do find it they will think its worse than it is...

[Sugar Pea 2,682]

If your parents are strict and very uptight, I wouldn't recommend it unless you want to fight. If their accepting, ask them casually how they feel about it. Then you can come out of your brony closet. Just my word of advice, anyways. >.<

[Guest]

You like a show about the importance of friendship which promotes honesty; generosity, kindness, loyalty and laughter all sprinkled with a bit of magic. From my point of view, you have nothing to be ashamed of If I was a parent I would much rather my child enjoyed something which promoted the aforesaid values rather than some violent and crime-riddled video game.

 

I can't give too much helpful advice as I don't know your exact family dynamic but that's how I see it from a rather basic point of view.  I see you mentioned that they would potentially ground you for life, might be worth asking what they think is so damnable about liking a show like MLP?

Edited June 10, 2014 by Guest

[GenderIsAnIllusion 2,177]

Buying it is the easy part. Employees of retailers are trained to be as polite as possible, or most simply won't be paying any attention to what you are buying. If they ask, you have a little sister.

 

Hiding it you have several options. My personal favorite when I was a closet brony was to keep my merch on a small shelf in the very depths of my closet. But generally any hidden spot that nobody in your family ever looks is good.

[Justin_Case001 4,891]

I'm an advocate for honesty.  I say tell your parents.  By hiding it, you're implying that there is something to hide, that there's something wrong with it.  But the fact is, there isn't.  It's not a big deal at all.  You have no reason to hide.  I know it's easier said than done, but I say be true to yourself and say it with pride.  That's my advice.

[Psycho 44]

Hide it in the floor boards, it's where I hide my weed 

[FlyBunny 57]

You know your parents better then anyone here, if you think its gonna cause you that much grief then I would keep it a secret. Maybe you could bring up a conversation about a kid you know being picked on for liking MLP and see how they react. Do you have an idea of which fluttershy you would purchase. I want one that has all her famous phrases and cheers.

Edited July 3, 2014 by FlyBunny

[Dattebayo 2,850]

If you gotta hide it, there's little point in buying it.

[FlyBunny 57]

It could still be played with when mom and dad arent home

[AlbaTross 1,586]

I'm a gamer, so I'm currently hiding my MLP graphic novels in my ps3 box. A figure would be easier to hide though, depending on its size. Be creative. I'm the king of creativity if you want pointers. I even developed a secret code, so my friend and I could discuss the show in public, without anyone catching on. Actually, the king of creativity is whoever came up with that epic shirt. I'm still creative with hiding stuff though.

Edited July 4, 2014 by Tross

[TenorSounds 832]

I can only second what most others are saying; buying it shouldn't be a problem, and you can just hide it in a closet or something. If you're feeling really creative/sneaky you could hollow something out and stick your...ahem..."stash"...in there.

 

That being said, I am genuinely curious why you feel the need to hide in the first place. Are your parents particularly against non-gender-normative behavior or something?

[PokeBolter 208]

Ok I want to start by telling you this don't listen to anyone saying "don't hide it if you like it" yeah I was in the same position you are in whenever I was 14 back in September I was trying to defend the fact that boys should be able to like unicorns and pegasi but anyhow I got lucky that there's a Walmart really close to my home, walking distance so I just went there and bought some ponies on the way in I threw the trash away in a public dumpster and hid the ponies in my pocket then they only leaked out a little but it could be pulled off easily still. If you don't live close to a store that you can walk to just try to go with a grandparent that's old usually they wouldn't care what you buy as long as it's not really bad and when buying like if the clerk asks you if you like ponies just say it's for your sister or if they somehow know you say for some little girl but yeah then just hide it in your room when not playing with it like I have a giant stuffed animal toybox (yes I'm 15) but still just put them on the bottom. Lately I just used this on my friend because everyone in my family knows I have lots of ponies my mom ordered me 4 of them a Sweetie plushie and Cutie Mark Crusader brushables. Hope this helps but yeah I was in the same experience.

[Silver Letter 1,832]

Without knowing the methods of retaliation expected if your interest in MLP is revealed, I can not say much that may help you. If exposing your interest puts your safety at risk, I recommend not buying the items for some time. If not then it still depends.

[Lowcone494 0]

i was a closet brony for about a week. yes, i failed at being subtle. i started buying blind bags at my local kroger on my way to school 3 days after relising i liked mlp. i am currently fighting a proxy war with my parents about my merch. such as wearing shirts to family functions.but as for hiding it, if your parents have any respect for you, they wont look in your nightstand or dreser. i kinda agre with the others, if you hide it, they wil think you are ashamed or somthing. my advice, plop it right on yournightstand or dresser and if they confront you say its an inside joke with some friends at school. i am 16 and thats how i did it when i started the brony life last year. i even have a mlp comic subscription at my local comic store. good luck and stay brony dude!

[Zygen 6,066]

Well, honestly I don't know if your going to get much out of buying MLP merch if you have to worry about hiding it.

 

And while I don't know your parents I feel like telling them outright is going to lead to much less punishment than letting them find out later. That's just a given with most things with your parents.

 

I myself am still a closet brony even after like 2 years almost, and I don't own any MLP merch or anything. Sure I may have wanted some at times, but I haven't had a desire strong enough to make me tell my parents, so I suppose my fear of that is stronger.

 

But it's really up to how much you want it in comparison to telling your parents.

 

As far as hiding it, it's pretty unlikely you will be able to hide it for the next several years, so honestly I'd just either tell them beforehand, or just not buy it.

 

I do understand it isn't easy to tell your parents(Heck I still have no desire to do so myself) but It's going to lead to a ton more problems if you try to hide merch from them.

 

Maybe just try to make it not a big deal, and they might not think it is as bad. This may not work however if your parents tend to overreact alot(Like mine) but it's worth a try I guess.

 

Good luck either way dude.

[Clod 8,294]

I agree with the people saying "if you're gonna hide it, it's gonna cause more problems if its found."

I'm currently hiding pony drawings, but I plan on bringing it up at dinner or something. I spend all day in my room anyway. I'm sure they won't care.

Anyway, to stay on topic, take the advice of others, or just do what you feel is right.

[More_Fluttershy 127]

i doubt any family member knows I'm one, even though I mentioned it to a friend and talked about it in another forum. I'm fine with just the show. 

[\/ 651]

If you want to get it without your parents knowing, it's a bit difficult. Tricking the store clerks, that's easy. But your parents will find out about it at some point. If you ever want to tell them, don't start a conversation based on it. Just toss it in somewhere casually. After all, it's just a show. No big deal. Now about getting the toy. If you want to get it without your parents knowing, you could go to a friend's house and maybe get a ride to the store where this figure is sold. Then (if neccessary) talk about having to get a gift for a younger cousin, little sister, etc., and go and pick it up. The "gift for a friend" thing is believable, and it works. I still feel this whole thing is a bit extreme, people having to do all this. Your family should be accepting. Then you don't have to go on some whole mission just to get a toy. People just make everything new or different so difficult. You should probably let your parents know. All the secrecy isn't good for you. But anyways, good luck.

[Frosty Flurry 173]

Well telling your parnets would be a good idea.

If they disapprove then just ignore that! It's your choice not theirs!

But otherwise... Say you've been invited out to town with friends

Say to the till person it's for your sister/cousin (even if you don't have one)

Put it in a different bag

Snaek upstairs and then hide it in your room!

 

Thats all! Good luck!