Why do you ship Ponies?

[Live Forever 316]

I'm shipping Twilight with UNNAMED BOBBY SUE #INFINITE -1

[Deathstroke 1,564]

I'll let the picture explain

I'll ship em with stallions other than that fuck'em 

Edited August 4, 2014 by Deathstroke

[galaxysquid 2,122]

I. Ship. This.

 

 

 

 

And I always will. This is the most adorable thing... ever. <3

Applejack and Rainbow Blitz. c:

[Nerdy Luigi 2,065]

I don't because It's disgusting to me. Almost as bad as R34 (not quite).

 

To me it's one of those behaviors of bronies (and a good few other fandoms, but not as much as this one) that I find despicable and horrible.

 

But this happens for sexual or romantic stimulation. To me, it's just absolutely putrid. But whatever, I guess.

[User07832407840 177]

Because Flutterdash would be freaking adorable!!


When I watch the show I like to imagine that RD has a crush on Flutters. It makes scenes involving the two of them more interesting, and it's fun to watch for moments that seem to confirm my "theory" (of which there's quite a few, though probably unintended). Plus, it's probably the most realistic ship; both are Pegasi, they've been friends for many years growing up together in Cloudsdale, and I can see Rainbow Dash being attracted to Fluttershy's gentle, innocent personality. To someone like Dash, who has a completely different kind of personality, these traits stand out more and are made even more admirable. Maybe also Dash finds it intriguing and mysterious how somepony could possibly be a Pegasus yet not love flying and prefer to stay near the ground and help little animals. I like to think that Dash has realized this is because of Fluttershy's overwhelming levels of kindness that has caused her to want to care for animals, and Dash admires this trait. As well as Fluttershy's cuteness. (Of course).

It's not a sexual thing for me; I don't fantasize about them being together sexually. I imagine that in the pony world, ponies can have loving relationships, even to the point of two mares living together as a couple, in a platonic (non-sexual) way. It's true that this probably isn't true, though, due the that one episode where the CMC's try to set up Ms. Cheerilee and only consider stallions as options. 
But it can be true in my head, and besides, what do the CMC's know, they're still young!

Edited August 4, 2014 by Cork Top

[Jeric 46,854]

To me it's one of those behaviors of bronies (and a good few other fandoms, but not as much as this one) that I find despicable and horrible.

 

You consider Dumas, Shakespeare, Mitchell, Loretta Lynn, Paul McCarthy to be peddlers of ... as you put it ...  despicable horror? Because they all have the psychological elements of shipping in their art. Just curious if you understand the love triangle trope and it's lasting appear through the centuries.

 

I'm not being rude, but you are ignoring strong mental forces here ... like Professor X powerful.

Edited August 4, 2014 by Jeric

[Nerdy Luigi 2,065]

@Jeric

 

Did you even read the whole thing? I acknowledged why this behavior exists.

 

It's still horrible and dark.

[Orablanco Account 3,707]

I don't because It's disgusting to me. Almost as bad as R34 (not quite).

 

To me it's one of those behaviors of bronies (and a good few other fandoms, but not as much as this one) that I find despicable and horrible.

 

But this happens for sexual or romantic stimulation. To me, it's just absolutely putrid. But whatever, I guess.

 

The subject of romance in and of itself disgusts you, to the point of calling it "despicable," "horrible," and "putrid?" Why?

[Jeric 46,854]

@Jeric

 

Did you even read the whole thing? I acknowledged why this behavior exists.

 

It's still horrible and dark.

 

I did, and it was a little bit of an oversimplification. In music that deals with a story of a man in love with two women, or a novel that assigns complex personalities to two suitors, it is not automatically assigned a little 'r' romantic quality just for infatuation of the reader listener to spice up their loves. This is why I used the examples I listed instead of the vanity press or mass market paperback books notorious for that. Though how you could see a Shakespeare sonnet about the choices of love as perverse is beyond me.

 

Yes, the reader or viewer is being lead to a conclusion by the author of the work, but in many pieces it becomes speculative. It is further complicated when suitor A is assigned a complex template that appeals to the reader more than the intended suitor B. This is used typically as a misdirection ploy by the author, but the fact stands that the reader can naturally desire the protagonist to choose A over B and be unsatisfied when the payoff is not what they expected. This has nothing to do with sexual desires or fantasies, but more to do with character attribution and that lovely thing I have called time and again -- the collaborative aspect of art.

 

Basically, you want to see a match because you like a character better. Also, I don't want to bang Ashley Wilkes in Gone With The Wind. I feel for him and it becomes my headcanon that Rhett says, "Bite Me you're crazy" so that Scarlett and Ashley can finally put the horrors of their past behind them.

 

The pairing of two fictional characters who seem perfect for one other ... not just for the pervs. Remember that. Not just an anime thing and kinda harmless.

Edited August 4, 2014 by Jeric

[User07832407840 177]

@Jeric

 

Did you even read the whole thing? I acknowledged why this behavior exists.

 

It's still horrible and dark.

How is it horrible, though? It is not always because of sexual reasons. You might think that, but you're wrong. Wanting a character to have a strong affection for another because it would be adorable is not disgusting (especially if it's a completely non-sexual affection; you may not believe this exists in our world if you hold with certain theories of psychology, but there's no reason to assume this kind of affection can't exist in the pony universe). It's just like any other kind of fantasizing about "what if"s in stories you are engaged in. Did you read my last post here, because I explain my view more there?

 

Sorry for all of us jumping on you like this; you're allowed to have an opinion, but I think you may be misunderstanding the shipping phenomenon a bit.

Edited August 4, 2014 by Cork Top

[Jeric 46,854]

, Also I want to make it clear that I am not attacking your viewpoint on this, but I am highly curious and hope you expand on your comment about romantic stimulation. It seems more hardline than most of the anti-shippers who are maybe against same sex pairings or the purists who say 'canon only' and it really has my interest piqued to here your full thoughts.

[Celli 4,338]

Because I like the idea of my favorite pairings being together, even though I know they will never happen.

[Rainblow H. Ash 5,091]

I'm not a shipper so I don't ship at all.

 

But shipping is one of those things that a majority of the population does. When people watch a movie, watch a television show, or read a book, romantic relationships are a major focus, and discussing who people should be with or who they are with happens all the time.

 

As for why I ship who I ship, I don't ship, like I said.

 

But I do ship Me X Mayor Mare cause that's hot.

[Justin_Case001 4,900]

As Jeric made abundantly clear, shipping is a very natural human practice.  I can't speak for everyone, but for me it stems from my immense desire for romantic companionship.  I naturally imagine fictional characters who I think would be perfect for each other together because that's what I want for myself, more than I can describe.  Imagining the characters in romantic relationships, and finding beautiful happiness that way, gives me....well, a tiny shred of emotional relief, I suppose.  To me, it's just a natural and beautiful thing.

 

I just figured I'd touch on that, since a lot of folks have been discussing reasoning behind shipping in general.  As to the OP's actual question: I ship Big M and Cheerilee, simply because that's nearly cannon anyway.  They can be seem in the background one episode (I forget which), on what could easily be supposed to be date.  I like TwiDash because something about their complimentary personalities just makes me think they'd have great chemistry.  I also like AppleDash.  In that case, their similarities make me think they'd be perfect together.  I can never decide which ship I like better.  I like them for different reasons.  I don't ship Rarity with any of the 6, because it's canon that she's hetero (well I guess technically she could be bi), and I can't really imagine her any other way.  Sparity makes sense, though, but it would have to be when Spike grows up a bit.  It's kind of a young Anakin/Padme thing atm.  When he grows up, it will be a Donkey/Dragon from Shrek kind of thing, I guess.  I don't really ship Pinkie or Flutters with anypony, party because I just don't really imagine either of them being interested in romance, for whatever reason, but also partly because I don't really imagine them being gay, and there aren't many stallions to go around.  Admittedly, I've always imagined RD being gay.  That's just the way I've always seen her.  And I could see see AJ and/or Twi going that way as well.

 

Heh--about five months ago, I had never seen a single episode of MLP.  About two months ago, I didn't know what "shipping" was.  Now look at me. 

[Jeric 46,854]

 

 

I ship Big M and Cheerilee

 

*nods* something about the stoic farm worker and the schoolmarm being friends and then having that take off just seems just perfectly old fashioned and fits this world like a glove.

[I used to be a stranger 7,994]

"romantic stimulation"

What the heck is this combination of words even supposed to mean?? A great way to proceed with debates and conversations alike is to delineate your terms.

[Darker 1,351]

For the same reasons Sonic fans ship Sonic and Shadow.

or Harry Potter fans shipping Hermione with McGonagall.

And don't get me started with the Teletubbies.

[Guest]

The answer is pretty obvious if you think about it. It's a fantasy thing, you have two ponies you like and you fantasize about them having a relationship together because you like both those ponies, that's really all there is to it.

[Snow Frostflame 3,568]

I don't ship... simple as that

[Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,302]

If it's hetero, I DO NOT ship it lol.  MareXMare is all that genuinely appeals to me.  Because reasons.   Not that I think there's anything wrong with StallionXStallion.  I kinda wish several of the stallions in the show were shipped with each other; effectively keeping them away from the mares.  Like SoarCheeseMacFlashTrender.  Concentrate on yer boyfriends, guys! xD

 

I also only ship Dashie ships.  RainbowPie / PinkieDash, TwiDash, and DaringDash are my big three at the moment.  But I've no issues with AppleDash or FlutterDash.  Okay I've basically shipped Dashie with all of the Mane Six (except for Rarity for some reason) at one point or another lol.  If it doesn't involve RD, it ain't for me.  Yes that rhymed.  Though I'm not one of those ppl who treats their ships of choice as canon, I'd say the closest-to-canon ship I support is DaringDash. xD  "Daring Don't" felt like the reveal of, just, one big giant marecrush Dashie was having for Daring.  Despite having said that, I think RainbowPie is still my OTP (if I hadta choose).

 

I won't go into some of my reasons for shipping; though I never shipped at all prior to MLP.  But the "reasoning" behind them is incredibly loose, most cases.  Something along the lines of, "Oh Dashie kissed that mare in that picture and I like it."  All it took was some touching fanmade vid for me to TwiDash, and I've never considered myself a fan of Twilight Sparkle.