My Little Pony is an overrated cartoon.

[Ilovedemponies 0]

The difference between MLP and the older cartoons is that MLP's world actually enthralls people a lot more. Never once did I actually want to live on the earth portrayed in Invader Zim (One of my favorite shows), or live in the city of Townsville in Powerpuff Girls. But MLP has a cast of characters and a world that is so loveable, the fan base has turned it into a fantasy. I mean, seriously, look at this site. Roleplaying? As ponies? But that's why the show is so good. Sure, it's not the funniest. But such a harmless, loveable cast of characters and a neat world makes it easy to get lost in Equestria. That's what puts it a step above other cartoons for me. That and the amazing community that supports it.

[Daring Do 195]

I'd like to inquire that words like "good", "bad", and "overrated" should not be in a tolerant pony's dictionary. There really is no such thing as overrated, and a show being "better" is just different tastes. Half of those cartoons you listed I could hardly enjoy, which just reinforces the differences in media. I'll admit, there are plenty of people who think My Little Pony is overrated, but to some, it will only grow stronger, and never reach that "limit."

[Guest]

... My Little Pony is a good cartoon, but not a great one. I can easily name a few other cartoons which exceed it in terms of writing and characters: The Angry Beavers, Rugrats, Invader Zim, Hey Arnold!, Courage: The Cowardly Dog, and even Lauren Faust's own Powerpuff Girls. ...

 

SAMURAI JACK

[Jemboi 127]

Be who you are, like what you like, and don't worry about the rest.

[Nothing392 61]

I don't think you can really compare MLP to older shows and say it's overrated because of that. I'm not saying that because one's better than the other, I'm saying that they really are too different to compare. Shows like the Powerpuff Girls and Dexter's Lab, while being amazing shows, are a completely different style from MLP. They are much more action based while MLP is more dialogue based. It really is like trying to compare apples to oranges.

 

As for saying it's overrated, I wouldn't really agree with that. Most of the people I've talked to seem to generally like the show. I personally think the show is amazing and can always bring me out of a bad mood. And I wasn't in the brony community until way after I finished watching the first season. While sure, people might be a little obsessive at times, it's obsession for something that they actually enjoy.

[Kraznor 33]

Alright, this seems troll-y in nature but I shall make one observation on this.

 

Any individual who claims to understand the minds of a huge and growing collective of people and makes declarative statements as to why they are devoted to a thing is either some manner of narcissistic egotist or simply joking around and hoping for attention.

[WildCard 1,037]

I never watched a lot Cartoons tough Iam a 90's kid but I really love MLP. And I watched the show itself some time before deciding to join the community and it still makes me happy. Therefore I don't think it's over rated

[Jokarr 70]

i got into this show from a musik video i saw. right after i saw the video i watched the first episode, then the entire first season inone sitting. just thought id share haha and i agree with GP 100%

[/mlp/ 106]

Its not Overrated its just VERY POPULAR, I give Thanks to ALL the Haters making it Possible LOL

[Rainbow Danger Dash 145]

[KakeiTheWolf 652]

MLP has... I don't know, a certain something to it that I certainly can't resist. I believe it's part of a repressed desire to rebel against the gender stereotypes of society. Men have a repressed desire to like pastel (primarily pink) things considered girly, although the show can be quite gender-neutral at times. But inside, we men wish to embrace these things, due to the "Forbidden Fruit" concept (Essentially, people will be more drawn to the forbidden, usually out of a desire to rebel).

 

Essentially, it's a big wad of things that bring us to our mental knees and just make us want to love and tolerate the crap out of everything around us. To me, it's made me a better person. Never in a million years would I guess a cartoon about ponies would make me better as a human being.

 

Do I know why I find it so enthralling? Nope. Do I like it nonetheless? Eyup. Do I wish I knew what was so appealing about it? Eyup.

[Bronium 512]

Funnily enough, studies in My Little Lab, a division of Science Inc, can confirm that My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is indeed not the best cartoon out there and is certainly not a PowerPuff Girls. That much is certain, yet in comparison among current "kids cartoons it is certainly up there.

[Whiteshade 1,426]

Well MLP has very high quality, but is not the best, I will agree with the OP on this. The fact that it became a meme greatly increased its exposure, and therefore its popularity, but there is a distinction between exposure and popularity, and it is ridiculous to assume that 100% of the people who viewed MLP to become fans; the point is that exposure does not translate directly into popularity, quality will also play a role. Hence, MLP is not popular due to its prevelance on the internet, but rather due to its prevelance on the internet AND the quality of the show, meaning that there is substance to it and not just hype. Of course though, MLP also derives an advantage from its competitors, as childrens shows are declining in quality, making MLP look better in comparison. Also in addition to the show, there is also a very large and talented community, and I believe in this aspect MLP is unrivaled, and this is a big boost to the show, with all the stuff that the community constantly pumps out.

 

So in the end, I'd say MLP isn't overrated, but simply outguns the competition.

[WildCard 1,037]

What I think what makes mlp so special is that everypony can relate to it.

It does not only show things like "We are the best friends and save the world" it shows why they are good friends and how friendship helps to solve personal problems. Most of us had pressure because of an exam/deadline like in "Lesson Zero", been bored in hospital like RBD in "Read it and Weep" or were afraid to tell that we didn't fulfill what others expected of us like AJ in "The last Roundup". Also the characters are lovable and almost everyone can relate to one or more. Furthermore the shows animation focuses a lot on mimics and facial expressions which gives the dialogue depth and makes the characters lifelike. And that's why I think FiM is a great and special cartoon and I would enjoy it even without the community

[ponyvangelist 732]

Girl Power

 

2. My Little Pony is a good cartoon, but not a great one. I can easily name a few other cartoons which exceed it in terms of writing and characters: The Angry Beavers, Rugrats, Invader Zim, Hey Arnold!, Courage: The Cowardly Dog, and even Lauren Faust's own Powerpuff Girls.

Ironically, I never gave The Powerpuff Girls (aka "PPG" for savvy geek hipsters) a second glance before I became a fan of Friendship is Magic (aka "FiM" for serious poniologists and broniologists). After seeing how well FiM is put together, I gave PPG another shot, and am now a big fan of that show as well -- although, as other members pointed out, PPG was Craig McCracken's creation, and his wife Lauren was a contributor, not the creator. And technically Professor Utonium was the real creator, in-universe. But I digress.

 

PPG is an awesome, award-winning series, and was hands-down the most popular show on Cartoon Network during its epic run. A clever ode to the retro, cartoon modern style of the Atomic Age, PPG's brilliant combination of dry, edgy humor, chibi anime cuteness and incisive pop-culture satire opened new doors for American animation. As with FiM, to label PPG as a "show for little girls" would be to completely misunderstand its true character.

 

But something about comparing FiM to PPG didn't sit right with me, and reminded me of something important I had seen somewhere. So I did some research.

 

Lo and behold, I uncovered shocking evidence supporting my earlier thesis about FiM not being overrated. And who supports my contention? None other than the Powerpuff Girls themselves!

 

Exhibit A: The Powerpuff Girls watching THEIR favorite program.

 

Yes friends, the Powerpuff Girls are BRONIES! Well, okay, more like "bronettes", I suppose, but still, dare we say PPG is better than FiM when the Powerpuff Girls themselves watch ponies on their own show?

 

Oh, I think not.

 

In fairness, Buttercup isn't a big fan of pink, and said as much during this scene. But two out of three Powerpuff Girls can't be wrong! Also, Buttercup was referring to G3 ponies, which are a whole different animal, if you will. I'm pretty sure she would love the much-less-girly G4 FiM offering.

 

So there it is, folks: even the Powerpuff Girls agree with me. And who would dare question them? Does anyone really want to risk raising the ire of they who began life as The Whoopass Girls? Not advisable, friends. Not advisable.

 

While we're on the subject, I also just wanted to mention that for a long list of reasons, including her kick-butt-first, ask-questions-later approach to crimefighting and the fact that her favorite comic book hero is dark and tormented Spore, who has scabs that never heal...

 

Buttercup is Best Powerpuff.

 

Q.E.D.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

Lo and behold, I uncovered shocking evidence supporting my earlier thesis about FiM not being overrated. And who supports my contention? None other than the Powerpuff Girls themselves!

 

Exhibit A: The Powerpuff Girls watching THEIR favorite program.

 

Yes friends, the Powerpuff Girls are BRONIES! Well, okay, more like "bronettes", I suppose, but still, dare we say PPG is better than FiM when the Powerpuff Girls themselves watch ponies on their own show?

 

Oh, I think not.

 

In fairness, Buttercup isn't a big fan of pink, and said as much during this scene. But two out of three Powerpuff Girls can't be wrong! Also, Buttercup was referring to G3 ponies, which are a whole different animal, if you will. I'm pretty sure she would love the much-less-girly G4 FiM offering.

 

So there it is, folks: even the Powerpuff Girls agree with me. And who would dare question them? Does anyone really want to risk raising the ire of they who began life as The Whoopass Girls? Not advisable, friends. Not advisable.

 

While we're on the subject, I also just wanted to mention that for a long list of reasons, including her kick-butt-first, ask-questions-later approach to crimefighting and the fact that her favorite comic book hero is dark and tormented Spore, who has scabs that never heal...

 

Buttercup is Best Powerpuff.

 

Q.E.D.

 

It's like a prophecy waiting to be discovered in the future.

[prettycool 65]

>Something on the internet is popular

>Automaticlly Overrated

*Rolls Eyes*

[ponyvangelist 732]

It's like a prophecy waiting to be discovered in the future.

As it happens, Rob Renzetti, who later went on to become a story editor for Friendship is Magic, was a writer, storyboard editor and director for that episode (PPG #47, Nano of the North). Amy Keating Rogers (a noteworthy writer for FiM) was the head writer, and Tara Strong (now Twilight Sparkle) was, of course, the adorable voice of Bubbles.

 

Coincidence? I think not.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

As it happens, Rob Renzetti, who later went on to become a story editor for Friendship is Magic, was a writer, storyboard editor and director for that episode (PPG #47, Nano of the North). Amy Keating Rogers (a noteworthy writer for FiM) was the head writer, and Tara Strong (now Twilight Sparkle) was, of course, the adorable voice of Bubbles.

 

Coincidence? I think not.

 

Yeah, that similarity is uncanny, to say the least. Great to see the very smooth transition from the PPG to FIM, though. In these regards, FIM is just like PPG but highly unique in its own endearing way.

[letterone 1,204]

It's definitely better than most of the crap shown on TV these days.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

It's definitely better than most of the crap shown on TV these days.

 

You should check out Canadian TV. It's crap. Even Feld0 would agree with me.

 

Sitcoms, sitcoms everywhere.

[letterone 1,204]

You should check out Canadian TV. It's crap. Even Feld0 would agree with me.

 

Sitcoms, sitcoms everywhere.

 

*shiver* Sitcoms...

[ponyvangelist 732]

Puffs 'n' Ponies

 

Yeah, that similarity is uncanny, to say the least. Great to see the very smooth transition from the PPG to FIM, though. In these regards, FIM is just like PPG but highly unique in its own endearing way.

 

Some say FiM is the spiritual successor to PPG, and aside from the fact that many of the same people made both shows, I think there's some truth to it. But they are also very different and unique, which makes a comparison between them something of an apples and oranges exercise, in my opinion.

 

PPG is stacked with layers of parody and an overall air of sarcastic wit. The plot premises, gags and cultural references are so thick and nonstop that I often find myself rewinding scenes just to make sure I saw what I just saw. The show blows my mind and I often find myself laughing hysterically through most of each episode. It's comedy gold.

 

FiM, on the other hand, is played rather straight, and has an entirely different feel to it. Where PPG takes digs at just about everything (the scene my "evidence" above was based on was actually a rather brutal swipe at the earlier, vacuous MLP shows), FiM has a gentler nature, and is more of a celebration of good things than biting social commentary.

 

That FiM somehow manages to pay tribute to love, joy, friendship, light drama, happy endings and even break into song without being sickeningly sweet is a landmark achievement in entertainment. The fact that grown men can talk about characters with names like "Pinkie Pie" and "Twilight Sparkle" with a straight face is something I never thought I would see in my lifetime.

 

Each show has its own qualities that set it apart, as well as many similarities, but they operate in very different mental spheres. They don't really compete; they carve their own paths and go their own ways.

 

So ultimately, I'm left unable to say one is better than the other. They are both excellent shows that stand head and shoulders above most others, and are superb on their own merits.

 

That's a win/win situation if ever there was one.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

Puffs 'n' Ponies

 

 

 

Some say FiM is the spiritual successor to PPG, and aside from the fact that many of the same people made both shows, I think there's some truth to it. But they are also very different and unique, which makes a comparison between them something of an apples and oranges exercise, in my opinion.

 

PPG is stacked with layers of parody and an overall air of sarcastic wit. The plot premises, gags and cultural references are so thick and nonstop that I often find myself rewinding scenes just to make sure I saw what I just saw. The show blows my mind and I often find myself laughing hysterically through most of each episode. It's comedy gold.

 

FiM, on the other hand, is played rather straight, and has an entirely different feel to it. Where PPG takes digs at just about everything (the scene my "evidence" above was based on was actually a rather brutal swipe at the earlier, vacuous MLP shows), FiM has a gentler nature, and is more of a celebration of good things than biting social commentary.

 

That FiM somehow manages to pay tribute to love, joy, friendship, light drama, happy endings and even break into song without being sickeningly sweet is a landmark achievement in entertainment. The fact that grown men can talk about characters with names like "Pinkie Pie" and "Twilight Sparkle" with a straight face is something I never thought I would see in my lifetime.

 

Each show has its own qualities that set it apart, as well as many similarities, but they operate in very different mental spheres. They don't really compete; they carve their own paths and go their own ways.

 

So ultimately, I'm left unable to say one is better than the other. They are both excellent shows that stand head and shoulders above most others, and are superb on their own merits.

 

That's a win/win situation if ever there was one.

 

You'd get an A if you wrote that for my English class if the assignment was about comparing two TV shows. That was well written out and I couldn't have said it better myself.

[ponyvangelist 732]

You'd get an A if you wrote that for my English class if the assignment was about comparing two TV shows. That was well written out and I couldn't have said it better myself.

I basically said what you said, just with a lot more words.