SolidTwilight 383 June 18, 2014 Share June 18, 2014 So I always here people refer to MLP:FIM as a "girls show" but if you take a good look at it you see that really only the stuff like the name of the show, logo, colors and other cosmetic things are "girly". if you look at the story, carters and every thing else that makes the show great, it is all very gender neutral. I don't think it should be called a "girls" show because it really is not. what do you all think? also on a side note, I always wanted to know if someone changed all the "girly" stuff like the colors, logos, opening song to more "boy" like stuff but left the show the same (even leave the female voices) and showed it to boys in the target age that its made for girls how they would react? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 June 18, 2014 Share June 18, 2014 I'd say that the show is gender neutral, though it appeals to girls, it can still be loved by both genders. But how they would react, they would probably look shocked. Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkamena-Pills 6,839 June 18, 2014 Share June 18, 2014 (edited) Honestly it seems like a gender neutral show to me. However if they did try to change things to cater to 'boys' or 'girls',it will lose the gender neutrality the show is now known for. I don't want to watch Strawberry Ponycake or Dragon Ball Pony,but My Little Pony: Friendship is magic. .... Fuck it,id watch Dragon Ball Pony Edited June 18, 2014 by Pinkamena-Pills 2 Oatmeal, are you crazy?! "Silly, you are already under my control."- Pinkie Pie Signature made by me, because resistance truly is futile, silly. Currently still undergoing maintenance. Yes, i can do that, im a program, silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 290 June 18, 2014 Share June 18, 2014 id label it as gender neutral. mostly because i dont really see any girly stuff Come to my xat http://xat.com/fyrestone PSN/Wii U - STVH1295 3DS FC - 5455 - 9682 - 0735Dueling Network Name - <STVH> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastel 7,630 June 18, 2014 Share June 18, 2014 No, to me it's a girls show. Don't forget it's about ponies, there're hearts everywhere and most characters are female... Even though the show is watched by many boys/men, it's a girls show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'aiq the Liar 5,804 June 18, 2014 Share June 18, 2014 They would probably react to it with a neutral reaction. Boys today are already taught to "break gender roles" so for the most part, they would not care if the leads were females as long as the colors and music was palatable. And I guess you could label it as neutral. As unlike its counterpart EqG, it doesn't focus on ideas and actions that are specficily identified with girls. 1 http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/vera-yeoman-r5921Muh pleb tier OC .http://mlpforums.com/blog/1663/entry-12477-pony-waifu-wedding-13-maiq-x-fleetfoot/ MLP forum's #1 Fleetfoot fan also married to fleetfoot <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephala 2,633 June 18, 2014 Share June 18, 2014 It is not intended to be a gender-neutral show. That isn't to say it can't be enjoyed by both genders, but it is designed to appeal to young girls. Remember that MLP:FiM is still a business and the show is used to sell merchandise. It's easier to access children through television programmes, and they use colours that attract young female children - pink and purple, mostly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Night 884 June 18, 2014 Share June 18, 2014 Nope. It is clearly intended as a girls' show. Hence its being marketed to young girls, the large number of female characters, and the pink logo. It might not seem so because the creators were clever enough to make the show watchable for adults, although they were probably thinking of parents, not bronies. 2 Sig made by Kyoshi. Cool things people have said about me: Never heard of him but I guess just you mentioning him is a good reason not to go anywhere near that name. (In reference to an author I suggested.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otaku4242 183 June 18, 2014 Share June 18, 2014 i really dont think anything form of media is for a specific gender. there are lots of bronies, but also lots of pegasisters. i'd say that all media is Neutral, so my answer is yes ALL HAIL THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TRIXIE My Deviantart | My G-Mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolidTwilight 383 June 18, 2014 Author Share June 18, 2014 (edited) No, to me it's a girls show. Don't forget it's about ponies, there're hearts everywhere and most characters are female... Even though the show is watched by many boys/men, it's a girls show. one of the points I was making is that all the girl stuff is just superficial. there called ponies but what if they changed the name to something else and took all the harts and stuff out. the real content of the show is not made for little girls, it made for anyone. I think the only thing that makes it a girls show is the marketing of it. Edited June 18, 2014 by SolidTwilight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Letter 1,832 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 I think gender needs to go. As in disappear. There is nothing inherent in any television show that makes it more suitable for boys or girls. It is only marketed to one group because CEO's sell things as such and parents obey their wishes. Anything can be gender neutral with the right perspective, including My Little Pony. I wish that it was the case that most people saw the show as neutral so any of their children can enjoy it, not just girls. 2 Silver Letter!!! Silver Letter's MLP collection Have: 946 https://data.mlpmerch.com/checklist/180/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae Borowski 356 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 (edited) Honestly it seems like a gender neutral show to me. However if they did try to change things to cater to 'boys' or 'girls',it will lose the gender neutrality the show is now known for. I don't want to watch Strawberry Ponycake or Dragon Ball Pony,but My Little Pony: Friendship is magic. .... Fuck it,id watch Dragon Ball Pony the closest you shall getto Dragon Ball Pony is prob Smile HD But even Lauren Faust never wanted the show to be just for girls... "I wanted a respectable show for girls," Faust explains. "Saying something is 'for girls' or 'girly' is usually equated with being not worthwhile, being stupid." She wanted to change that, but she never expected she'd be so successful. "I never dreamed adult men would be into the show," she tells the crowd, "because I didn't have any faith that you'd give it a try. Now I know better. It gives me the courage to continue." Edited June 19, 2014 by Aeron-Quillson "What are you trying to accomplish, putting yourselves in danger like that? Trying to see "justice" done? Is that really justice, though? Aren't you just doing this because you want a little spice in your boring lives? What's the difference between that and a criminal who gets his kicks by murdering people?You see what I'm getting at? There's still a lot of time left. Give it some thought." If you can read this and have a problem with me...take it up with my lawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkamena-Pills 6,839 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 @,Ya uhh DBZ was no where near that grotesquely violent....Already seen that vid,and i rather not get 'Smile PTSD' again as i clearly already have other mental issues to deal with lol. Oatmeal, are you crazy?! "Silly, you are already under my control."- Pinkie Pie Signature made by me, because resistance truly is futile, silly. Currently still undergoing maintenance. Yes, i can do that, im a program, silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae Borowski 356 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 (edited) @,Ya uhh DBZ was no where near that grotesquely violent....Already seen that vid,and i rather not get 'Smile PTSD' again as i clearly already have other mental issues to deal with lol. like i said...close...never spot on...and welcome to the club... and smile HD is nowhere near as bad as "cupcakes" (least in my opinion Edited June 19, 2014 by Aeron-Quillson 2 "What are you trying to accomplish, putting yourselves in danger like that? Trying to see "justice" done? Is that really justice, though? Aren't you just doing this because you want a little spice in your boring lives? What's the difference between that and a criminal who gets his kicks by murdering people?You see what I'm getting at? There's still a lot of time left. Give it some thought." If you can read this and have a problem with me...take it up with my lawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT-1138 3,182 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 Definitely! Just because the main characters are female doesn't make it a girl show! Look at the Alien movies! Strong female lead, strong male following. 1 Love is a most potent magic My FiMFiction | My DA | My Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkamena-Pills 6,839 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 like i said...close...never spot on...and welcome to the club... and smile HD is nowhere near as bad as "cupcakes" (least in my opinion lol i love that pic,so me. Thank you for the welcom wagon.. because im sure ill need it 1 Oatmeal, are you crazy?! "Silly, you are already under my control."- Pinkie Pie Signature made by me, because resistance truly is futile, silly. Currently still undergoing maintenance. Yes, i can do that, im a program, silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae Borowski 356 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 lol i love that pic,so me. Thank you for the welcom wagon.. because im sure ill need it We meet every friday, and there will be nachos, and derp...lots and lots of derp "What are you trying to accomplish, putting yourselves in danger like that? Trying to see "justice" done? Is that really justice, though? Aren't you just doing this because you want a little spice in your boring lives? What's the difference between that and a criminal who gets his kicks by murdering people?You see what I'm getting at? There's still a lot of time left. Give it some thought." If you can read this and have a problem with me...take it up with my lawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkamena-Pills 6,839 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 We meet every friday, and there will be nachos, and derp...lots and lots of derp Im always down for some derp 2 Oatmeal, are you crazy?! "Silly, you are already under my control."- Pinkie Pie Signature made by me, because resistance truly is futile, silly. Currently still undergoing maintenance. Yes, i can do that, im a program, silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae Borowski 356 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 (edited) Im always down for some derp i forgot there will also be...MUFFINS Edited June 19, 2014 by Aeron-Quillson 2 "What are you trying to accomplish, putting yourselves in danger like that? Trying to see "justice" done? Is that really justice, though? Aren't you just doing this because you want a little spice in your boring lives? What's the difference between that and a criminal who gets his kicks by murdering people?You see what I'm getting at? There's still a lot of time left. Give it some thought." If you can read this and have a problem with me...take it up with my lawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeBolter 208 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 What I think is that Hasbro should create a new generation however with the same graphics and same plot as in FIM just with some boy characters so then more people would feel as if they can like it, I actually got scolded by my dad by watching an episode (Show Stoppers) just because he didn't see any boy characters at all. Awesome signature made by Pink Mist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrashy 2,800 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 Ostensibly, no; the visual design is very much typical of shows that cater to girls, with all the vibrant pinks and purples and whatnot. (Not saying those are "girly" colors, just saying society still largely sees them as such.) As far as actual substance, though, it's definitely struck a balance. I'd say most of the episodes' plot lines are gender neutral, with some leaning in a more girlish direction (e.g. Rarity's dressmaking) and some leaning in a more boyish direction (the surprisingly DBZ-esque nature of the S4 finale). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy 6,155 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 Gender-neutral as in everybody can watch it? Perhaps, yes, but that applies to anything and everything. The fact of the matter is that this show is made for girls. This must be the billionth time I've repeated this, but the show was, as said by Lauren Faust meant to be a quality show for girls, to show them that there are many ways to be a girl, and they none of them are wrong. To call it a gender-neutral show is jarring. "Oh, this show is actually good? Then it can't be a girl's show, it must be gender-neutral!" Why is it so hard for many to admit that they like a girl's show? 2 Everything needs more woodwind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Qiviut 22,388 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 (edited) No, to me it's a girls show. Don't forget it's about ponies, there're hearts everywhere and most characters are female... Even though the show is watched by many boys/men, it's a girls show. Nope. It is clearly intended as a girls' show. Hence its being marketed to young girls, the large number of female characters, and the pink logo. It might not seem so because the creators were clever enough to make the show watchable for adults, although they were probably thinking of parents, not bronies. It is not intended to be a gender-neutral show. That isn't to say it can't be enjoyed by both genders, but it is designed to appeal to young girls. Remember that MLP:FiM is still a business and the show is used to sell merchandise. It's easier to access children through television programmes, and they use colours that attract young female children - pink and purple, mostly. The fact of the matter is that this show is made for girls. This must be the billionth time I've repeated this, but the show was, as said by Lauren Faust meant to be a quality show for girls, to show them that there are many ways to be a girl, and they none of them are wrong. Actually, all four of you are not only factually incorrect, but also repeat the same mistake that I called out in the past. Back when Faust developed the show, she created it without simply looking at it as a show squarely "for little girls." The colors may be saccharine, or the mane cast is mostly female, but the presentation is very oxymoronic. Toy bait notwithstanding, FIM is developed to be enjoyable for anyone regardless of primary demographics, and FIM's true market audience is all-ages and gender-neutral. She created the show to be enjoyable for everyone with content and writing that transcends the typical tropes seen in shows like these. The same demographics as The Powerpuff Girls, Pixar, and current Thomas & Friends. (BTW, the true target audience of the franchise isn't little girls or kids at all, but their guardians, as kids usually aren't allowed to buy products without their parents' consent.) There's plenty of subtext within the show to prove it's gender-neutral: Beyond simply the writing, it has the quality and nuances to attract anyone regardless of gender or age through little messages that transcend its base demographic (i.e., criticism of executive meddling in Suited for Success, subversion of fairytales in The Best Night Ever, critique of the American public school system in Testing Testing 1, 2, 3). It's inspired by pre-Tales G1, which targets the very same demographics of FIM. Hell, Bonnie Zacherle helped found MLP as a gender-neutral franchise. The only content thus far that is exclusively marketed to little girls is the first-party toys that are not Equestria Girls. Why is it so hard for many to admit that they like a girl's show? Because it FACTUALLY isn't. Edited June 19, 2014 by Dark Qiviut 3 "Talent is a pursued interest." — Bob Ross Pro-Brony articles: 1/2/3/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiance64 7,053 June 19, 2014 Share June 19, 2014 On a base level, MLPFiM obviously seems as girly as it gets. But really, the storys, themes; and characters are something everyone can relate to, no matter what. So yeah, visually it's really rather girly, but in the end the show is incredibly appealing to both genders- the evidence is all around! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duster Dawnhorse 248 June 20, 2014 Share June 20, 2014 Pretty much what Radiance64 said. From a marketing and official Hasbro merch standpoint, it's very girly. But its morals and messages are for everyone and there's a lot of things covered in MLPFiM I wish more people would learn. 1 Pacific Ponycon 17 || BABSCon 17 || Anime Expo 17 Panelist/Vendor || Panelist/Vendor/Media || Attendee Tumblr || DeviantART || Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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