Discovery Dream 592 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 Today in the Washington Post, one of my local newspapers, there was an article in the style section on bronies. It wasn't anything new, really, just explaining to the public about us. It mentioned Equestria Daily, the characters, interviewed some local bronies...I geeked out, guys. We are taking over. Here's an excerpt below: "About 50 people have gathered in the Martin Luther King Jr. Library auditorium to watch and discuss the latest episode of 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'. The event is a meet-up of D.C.-area 'bronies' : adult men-and some women-who follow the animated show religiously." So, there are bronies around me. YES! Someday, I will meet them. Someday, I shall go to these elusive meet-ups and finally talk to them in person. ONE DAY, MY PONIES, ONE DAY! Nah, but seriously, this is amazing. I love you, Washington Post <3 6 no rest for the wizardly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akemi Homura 7,680 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 (edited) Better than Fox News, that's for sure. Edited April 9, 2012 by Tom Da Diamond 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephala 2,633 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 I'm jelly D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Misty 653 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 I now support washington post siggy by PixiGlow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor XFizzle 8,669 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 The newspapers have been kind to bronies thus far for the most part, it's the TV stations who are being the bullies *glares menacingly at Fox News* MLP Forums' resident timelord, sports dilettante, and purveyor of wit and humor~*Traveling Timelord Nonpareil*~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aureity 3,055 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 (edited) We follow the show religiously? Bronyism IS a religion then...All hail our new goddesses, Celestia and Luna! Edited April 8, 2012 by Aureity 4 A lil' Catherine <(^.^)> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone for good 1,593 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 (edited) I was gonna go to this meet up, but something happened and I couldn't go. I swear, one of these days I simply will be able to be there. Great to see that we are getting some positive media attention, though. Edited April 8, 2012 by lordbababa Just editing my signature to say that my behavior on here was cringe. I don't regret the friends i made but man i was cringe here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arylett Charnoa 4,919 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 Whoa. Although I'm a little suspicious about the wording "religiously" (which implies that the fans are creepily obsessed with it when there's varying levels of liking), I'm glad to see a news outlet (outside of the internet) actually acknowledge the fanbase in a relatively well-comported way. 3 Aether Velvet is the name of the OC in my avatar. Drawn by me. Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spas-ticShotty 3,584 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 I was sure they were gonna be like Fox News, but I guess not everyone is a moron. I don't like the word religously in this situation. We don't worship the ponies, we just love 'em . Makes us sound like diehard fanboys of the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Misty 653 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 Whoa. Although I'm a little suspicious about the wording "religiously" (which implies that the fans are creepily obsessed with it when there's varying levels of liking), I'm glad to see a news outlet (outside of the internet) actually acknowledge the fanbase in a relatively well-comported way. I know not all fans are creepily obsessed buuut.. there are alot siggy by PixiGlow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePlantsOfDistraction 56 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 Woo! Go DC Bronies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordfishtrombone 384 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 Gettin' the recognition we deserve. Well, not really, we haven't done much yet worthy of recognition BUT its good to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Gear 6,663 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 Whoa. Although I'm a little suspicious about the wording "religiously" (which implies that the fans are creepily obsessed with it when there's varying levels of liking), I'm glad to see a news outlet (outside of the internet) actually acknowledge the fanbase in a relatively well-comported way. I'm with everyone else in this thread that doesn't quite like the way that they used the term "religiously". It just seems like they use this term to try and paint bronies as being some kind of weird cult. As you say, there are many levels of liking something. The highest level is complete obsession, and I do not think that most community members are that far out. To me, its kinda like with Star Trek and Star Wars fans. There are a lot of them out there, but very few are actually weirdly obsessed. By the way, if anyone else wants to read the original story, then you might be able to get to it using this link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/dc-bronies-feel-the-love-and-friendship-of-my-little-pony/2012/04/06/gIQAajwc0S_story_1.html The article actually wasn't too bad, but with the author writing stuff like this: a stuffed pony — known as a “plushie” Really? A plushie is just a stuffed animal. This is not some new concept connected with bronies. (A brohoof is like a fist bump. A fist bump is like . . . oh, forget it.) For goodness sake, a fist bump does not require explaining. Even someone as boring as me knows that. Maybe I'm nitpicking, but quotes like those make it seem that the author was reaching for anything that they could use to portray bronies as being "different" somehow. From what I have seen, bronies are, in general, one of the more boring fandoms out there today... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twi Rubix 726 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 Sweet! Lots of bronies out there. I have to go to a convention or something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiliscael 3,960 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 Whoa. Although I'm a little suspicious about the wording "religiously" (which implies that the fans are creepily obsessed with it when there's varying levels of liking), I'm glad to see a news outlet (outside of the internet) actually acknowledge the fanbase in a relatively well-comported way. So your NOT creepily obsessed with the show? get out.now. jk, stay and have a party! I tend to take the high road, get stoned, and fly low . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing392 61 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 How did I not learn about this meetup earlier??!! I get the Washington Post too and cant stop laughing at this article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Stallion 436 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 I now support washington post I now support Washington And nice! I can't wait for the day when the first brony president is elected. America will be.. perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud-Kicker 103 April 8, 2012 Share April 8, 2012 I agree that the term "religiously" is a bit out of place, but at least it's not completely negative. It's not making bronies out to be some weird cult made up of social dropouts, but a group of people with similar interests and the will to follow and embrace that interest within a sub-community we have created. And, when you really think about it sometimes, we do wait for the next episode like it's the coming of a deity , but who doesn't for a new show? The misuse of the term religiously does raise a point though. Although bronies aren't seen as a major part of modern society (and let's face it, were not, maybe modern culture, but not society) we are still people and they could be a bit more considerate when referring to us. But hey! What do we care. We were in the Washington Friggin Post! Huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MUFF1N D3RP 322 April 9, 2012 Share April 9, 2012 I agree with what the others have said. This article is really awesome for the fact that it actually paints us in a positive light, but I don't really agree with the use of "religiously". We just really love the show, we don't actually worship the characters. I'm sure that somewhere out there are a few extreme cases that do, but in no way does that small number include all of us. It's party time, ponies! Let's do this Pinkie Pie Style! http://www.youtube.c...35EA5C5072F46D5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchy Hooves 63 April 9, 2012 Share April 9, 2012 Now THAT is how news should do. Just explaining things in an unbiased light and letting people form their own opinions based on what they've read. TAKE NOTES, FOX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemboi 127 April 9, 2012 Share April 9, 2012 Cool! So happy this wasn't covered by Fox. I'm sure they'd throw in fun little quips about sex offenders and disability checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluttershy4life 150 April 9, 2012 Share April 9, 2012 That's awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest April 9, 2012 Share April 9, 2012 I've got this covered... Sorry for image-factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiance64 7,053 April 9, 2012 Share April 9, 2012 I'm just glad somepony decided to report on us properly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discovery Dream 592 April 11, 2012 Author Share April 11, 2012 If King of Thrones was fused with MLP: FiM, that's double the geekiness. I saw that comic the other day and had quite the laugh. Foxtrot is one of my favorite comics for that reason. no rest for the wizardly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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