-Help- How to tell people you're a Brony?

[Vinyl Scratch (Filly)™ 936]

Blagh. Buck them all. Now I can understand hiding bronism, but being made fun of over Adventure Time is crap. And if you want to tell your friend, tell him. I always did it subtlety though. Hinting to the person I was a brony until they finally got it. Alot if people still don't know though, so I know that feel bro.

P.S: Adventure Time is the SHIT!

 

I agree about Adventure time lol but Thank you for the advice! I really appreciate it ok I told my sister but i wrote out this whole lecture why she shouldnt judge me and I think she may appreciate it and accept the fact i am a brony, telling my sister was the most important thing because we are so close we always do stuff together always have done we are naturally best friends

[Starswirl the Trixie 975]

Honestly: Don't even bring it up yourself. That just makes it sounds like it's a big deal. You should be going for "I like ponies. So what?", not "I have a confession: I'm a Brony! But I shall stand by my likes against your criticisms, for Fluttershy gives me strength!"

 

The OP was talking about telling his girlfriend. This may not work for her, but for college aged males I'd recommend keeping this picture on your desktop. If someone sees you doing pony stuff on your computer just right click the thumbnail, click "Set as desktop background", et voila

 

Spoilered for expletive.

 

[Flicker Sweet 3,391]

Just say it and stick to it, people will either respect you for it, or move along........

and if anyone tries to give you crap about it just tell them to consult your lawyer:

[Number1Senpai 3]

Well, my friend were pretty suprised when I told them I was a Brony, but it turns out THEY were all bronies too, and I never knew ^o^

It was pretty obvious my friend JRE was a BRONY, but all of my friends were all like, "MLP: FiM RULES!!!"

So, don't be afraid, maybe they'll all turn out to be Brony's too ^^

[Meirno 550]

^{I find the easiest way to tell people is just act cool about it. Dont rub it in their face, dont talk about it nonstop, just let it ride and dont even bring it up if it doesn't pertain to the conversation. I was talking to my brother the other night and he asked me how I am able to deal with all my stress. I made it a very simple explanation;}

^{"In the Army, we've got a saying. Take your stress off with your boots. And if that doesn't work, do something to completely take your mind off of work. Dont read news or watch and television that would stress you out or remind you of work. Read a book, take a walk. On days where I feel terrible, and I just can't get away from work I sit down and watch My little Pony. I dont have to think when I watch it."}

 

^{Small and subtle =) You get to brony out on the forums here, dont brony out around someone who doesn't like MLP or they will pick up a bad taste for it and you.}

[miygaiya 138]

What I did was when I became a brony, told my brony friends I had started to like the show, and then just shut up about it after a day or so.

 

Then I got the shirts. And that's when the fun began.

 

And by fun, I mean telling people I watch the show when they ask. It's no big deal. Don't be like %90 of vegans and go around saying "THE GREAT VEGETABLE WILL STRIKE YOU DOWN IF YOU EAT ANYTHING THAT COMES FROM ANIMALS"

 

Don't mean to offend with that last statement. It's just an exaggerated comparison :c

[Flicker 141]

And by fun, I mean telling people I watch the show when they ask. It's no big deal. Don't be like %90 of vegans and go around saying "THE GREAT VEGETABLE WILL STRIKE YOU DOWN IF YOU EAT ANYTHING THAT COMES FROM ANIMALS"

 

Don't mean to offend with that last statement. It's just an exaggerated comparison :c

 

The vegetable will strike you down! That made me laugh so hard. Well, try to lead the conversation gradually up to cartoons or tv shows and mention that you watch My Little Pony. Be straight-forward about it and have a defense ready beforehand. Or if you're like me and are known for being random, just walk up to them and say you watch MLP. Also, out of all the people I know, only my robotics team (I'm the only girl :/ ) knows what a brony is. So don't say "I'm a brony," Because they'll have no idea what you're talking about depending on the type of people you hang with.

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

Again, it's a cartoon, your not coming out of the closet. The reason other people make a big deal out of it because the brony does. I don't treat MLP any different than any other media I might latch on tight too.

 

I just posted ponies on facebook, no big speeches, no moments of truth. Guess what, noone cares, some even like the stuff I share. I Even have a few ponies in my room, but I don't treat it any different than anything else in here. Shoot, I'm a teenage/college aged boy and people were more shocked by the tasteful pin-ups of a bikini model and Christina Aguilara on my wall.

[Arcanel 3,041]

Well, this is a tough one. First things first, see if you REALLY want to tell anyone about you being a brony. If you don't feel like it, then don't. It's one of your likes after all, not your name or something like that .

 

If you did that, but they somehow found out, then just TRY to be cool about it. Don't think "Oh dear, how do I tell them...?", rather, just calmly collect your thoughts if you get really nervous, think of something that doesn't sound defensive NOR agressive, although I KNOW this is difficult, and that's it. Some might probably disagree at first. You MIGHT not onvince them, but at the most least, try to make them be indifferent, rather than bad. That's the best you can hope for if your friends/parents are very judgemental. How do you do this? Well, show them things of the show that DON'T look like for little girls (good examples would be, sadly, most of the "darkest stuff" like Party of One, Lesson Zero, and Canterlot Wedding. Or, use something that does a classic joke, like Feeling Pinkie Keen or even Dragonshy and Griffon the Brush-off). It might take time, but at least you have ideas for them.

 

Finally, if you want to outright tell them, then, first of all, DON'T go with a defensive mood. That might overdo it when explaining, and even get you more nervous than before. Just go subtle for a little while, escalate until you drop the bomb, so to speak. Another good idea, is to use something from the fandom that will show them just HOW much people actually lkike the show, enough to be inspired by it (like for example, the images from the Fallout: Equestria books (yes, books. The fanfic has been turned into hardcover books ), pony music like that of Tarbyrocks, Derpidety, Alex S, Eurobeat Brony, Mandopony, Mic The Microphone, just to name a few, or the HUGE amound of pony art). If you do something yourself for the community, then show them that (unless it's of course...you know...THAT kind of things ), and show them just how you were inspired by it, and how it affected you. This should help at least . In my case, I dropped the thing to my family when I told them that I was writing something. Since my parents are actually quite cool, it's easy, but it still made slightly nervous. Then again, there is no true advice when you KNOW you are telling someone who is judgemental. If you can't make them appreciate it, at least make them indifferent. Show them you are still the same guy/girl from before.

 

For the people asking why some have the need to tell others they are bronies, well, there are multiple reasons. One is, that the show AND community truly changed them, and they want to show how and why it did. Others may just want to show off (normally it's not like that, but it's possible). Others just want to know "What would happen if", and such things. There are a lot of reasons why some want to tell others they are a brony. Or at least, there are to me .

 

And the people who wonder WHY is this such a big deal...well...fear. That's the simple thing. Truth of the actual society is, there are a LOT of judgemental people out there who will leave ou the moment you have something really bad, for them, that they don't like. And this group can include the people you care about, be it friends or family. There have been stories of bronies KICKED OUT OF THEIR HOUSES JUST for admitting they were bronies, much as if it something so "bad" for others, like being gay and such (I'm not saying being gay is bad, hell no. Just putting the example on how so many people STILL think it's a bad thing).. Some fear it will be the same reaccion, and as such, they are scared as all hell. Be it because they feear they will leave them, beat them, and other things. And some just CAN'T cope with that. Especially if you already feel alone. If you suddenly lose someone you cared about for something that is honestly silly to be mad about...well...it's not a pretty thing. I hope all of this made sense. I'm not sure, just putting my two cents here . i do hope it helps though .

[Winona the Dog 1,984]

Not to be rude but i dont really see any reason to tell people im a brony.......At least unless the topic comes up but the odds of that happening are very slim over here.

 

I think many people where i live are oblivious to the show so i don't see any reason i need to say anything about bronies at all. (I make make fun of myself anyway T_T)

[koochi 5]

First of all... Why are sho many bronies afraid of telling ppl they're bronies xD I just tellz it like it's le normalist (i know it's no word... Lock mi up grammar police >) thing in le world. But of course mi no really care what ppl think sho yea gut that advantage...

Okay here's what yu do... Train alot 2 gitz muscles... Den yu hash more confidence... Tell ppl.. If they laugh yu just punch them in le face

Okay now seriously... Just make a comparison... Say sumthing like: yu liked the powerpuff girls? Let's say that person would say yes. Then you say would you watch it now... (This is critical 2 say cuz if yu sez it directly after he sez yes he might say: dude wth man... You watch ponies... Den yu'll say: but yu just said you liked the powerpuff girls... And he'll probs say: yea... LIKED... When I was a lil boy... Not now...) and if he sez yes ure guaranteed for a shoe-in and say it then xD do something like this and you'll be okay... If he doesn't like it... Who cares yu like the show. If you really wunt his 'approval' show him a couple of funny stuff of the show

[Gear Swift 6]

Well my friends found out I was a brony a few days ago. They saw my background of WoodenToaster, Tombstone, MandoPony, and a few other brony musicians. When they asked about it, I just kinda grinned and said "I watch ponies. So what? If you have a problem with it, then you sir have a problem." Nobody cared. Life went on. A few people actually told me they love the show! (Mostly girls, but better their approval then a couple jock guys who only think about sports, right?) I'm even getting a Derpy sweatshirt soon. Like I said, life continues. It's not a big deal unless you make it one. Now, anybody up for a /) ?

[Ra1nbowCrasH 272]

I just let on by adorning my backpack with the Happy Meal toys. I also trace ponies on to my folders and binders and such. The way I trace them takes a while and is a pain, but it looks amazing.

[morethanicecream 116]

I am only telling some friends that I know when the time is right. There are reasons why I tell them.

Anyways, here is the schedule I go to not weird my friends out and kind of make it easier for them. All have agreed to watch an episode because I told them slowly.

Day 1: Talk about how that there is a fandom on the Internet called bronies. Explain that they are a group of people who like the new relaunch of the show. Explain to them that Lauren Faust did powerpuff girls. Explain that MLP is probably as good as the powerpuff girls.

Day 2: Explain how big the community is. Explain that bronies are more than just nerds that sit at home with too much free time. Explain a bit about the characters and tell some good stories

Day 3: Tell them that you are a Brony. Explain to them that the show is really good. Tell them that they should watch an episode. Send them like to a good episode like Dragonshy and Party of One.

[Doctor-Whooves 288]

In my opinion, it's really not a big deal. Unless your friend/relatives/enemies/associates bring it up, I wouldn't find it necessary to tell them. If they do ask about a pony shirt or wallpaper, simply explain the fandom to them in a short and simple manner, and return to your daily life.

[Jamie 302]

I've told a couple of my friends and there pretty fine with it. Last week, while playing (British) Football with my friends at school, I was in defence and my friend was in goal, I defended the ball and kicked it back up the field. My friend offered me a brofist, so I did but said BROHOOF instead of brofist. He looked at me and said "you're not one of those brony people are you?" I then made a quote from the show, I can't remember what it was but it was twilight. But he said me being a brony doesn't effect his opinions of me so he's fine with it. We then had a conversation about bronies in TF2 and clopping, which I made clear I WASN'T a clopper!

 

If an opurtunity like that pops up, take advantage of it!

[Applejohn 108]

I had problems with that topic some days ago. What i recomend you is to ask your friends if they are bronies and what do they think about them, [step 2]: if they are bronies you tell them that you are a brony too - if they arent bronies but they don't have any problem with bronies you also tell them. - If they arent bronies and they hate bronies or think something realy bad about them you should't tell them.(unless he/she is your or one of your best friends and you trust in them a lot)

 

Another thing i that is good to know is that you should start from your best friends to the lower ones.

[Rainbro Dash15 18]

I have a simaler problem. Exept I've already texted to all my friends that I'm a brony along with an awsome pic. of rainbow dash, the only problem is: THEY THINK THAT IM JOKING!!! Anypony got any suggestions?

[RNgineer 161]

My "my little pony" lanyard says it all for me....its a good ice breaker for me when people see and comment it

[DokiLoki 519]

I wear my My Little Pony T-shirt all the time.

[NomDeSpite 452]

The following text is exactly how I told my mother I'm a brony:

 

"You know how back in the 80s, there was this really saccharine, girly show called My Little Pony? And how there were alot of toys made from it? Well, recently they decided to make a new version of the show. And it was created by the same woman who worked on 'The Powerpuff Girls'...and it's ended up being something that appeals to both girls and guys, and it also has a fanbase of highschool, college-aged and beyond, based on the sheer quality of the characters and storytelling, the world, the visuals and music, etc...and I'm one of those people who likes it. I know that sounds weird but trust me, it's really cool."

 

[Scootalove 10,689]

It might be a challenge, but you are able to find the courage to tell someone.

[Teller 360]

Do something pony-related.

 

They will eventually catch you, and ask you, "Are you a brony?"

 

Then you reply, "Yeah." But do it neither triumphantly, nor bashfully. Just, y'know, casually.

[Flash Fire 386]

Don't "tell" anyone, but don't hide it either. Understand? If you treat it like "coming out of the closet" that's how it will be received. I never told anyone. Some people ask about it when they see me with pony merch, and at those times, I'll talk about it briefly then move on with what we were doing. Longer conversations occur only with those who show a higher interest. The amount of flack I've gotten amounts to 2 people. 1 was just a laughing eye roll and the other is someone who isn't really a friend, we are just in the same places a lot, who makes snide backhanded comments and are never direct about it. He's a huge nerd who has no place to talk about liking things outside the mainstream too. I just laugh at him in all his hypocrisy. No sweat off my back.

[ThatGamingPinkie 0]

I was lucky because my friends were the ones who got me into the show! Half my friends are bronies so it was easier for me to tell the others, yet I still would like to be more open about it instead of sitting in the corner when I watch anything MLP related. I'm too much like Flutter Shy!

Edited October 15, 2014 by ThatGamingPinkie