Plonkett 345 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 I love this show, but I'm having a hard time thinking whether this is just a children's show or a family show that's made for everyone. What of the two do you feel it is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
碇 シンジン 27,439 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 I love this kind of shows =) I feel this is the kind of show that can glue families bonds deeper together =) something that people all ages can enjoy together =) These kind of activities are a rarity these days I would say. But the moments that families share together watching the episodes are special. that is why I would call this a family show 2 Rarity Fan Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namename. 275 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 Family show. It is even described as that genre, and people just immediately see it as a children's show simply because of the art. I mean, if so many people varying to my age to my father's age enjoy it, gotta put it down as that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticShine 529 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 I love this show, but I'm having a hard time thinking whether this is just a children's show or a family show that's made for everyone. What of the two do you feel it is? A family show that's made for everyone. Don't listen to what Hasbro says, they're full of crap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R. 3,183 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 Well considering stuff like this: To me this is definitely a family oriented show. 1 Ice Blizzard, one of the coolest ponies you're ever gonna meet. Also, Rarity is, without question, best pony. My Youtube Channel IB's Profile Tell me what you think of me Challenge an OC to fight My Newest FimFic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smix 421 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 (edited) Well considering stuff like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67GXh2JcBBs To me this is definitely a family oriented show. Its jokes like these that do make it more of a family-show. Not to mention awesome animation and crazy finales that sometimes bring feels. Edited February 21, 2015 by MrTrevorrMC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJLeeTeam 914 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 I would say family show because it's not too obnoxious that parents would find immature. 2 My blog post on Starting Fresh with MLP:FiM: https://mlpforums.com/blog/2076/entry-16988-im-starting-fresh-with-mlp-fim/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Peculiar Derp 193 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 I think it's a family show. What kind of parents hate colorful, taking ponies? And it's not extremely kiddy, and they don't talk down on you. There's something in it for everyone. Well considering stuff like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67GXh2JcBBs To me this is definitely a family oriented show. And yes, little references and jokes that only the grown-ups will get are a sure sign of it being a family show! 2 "The question that drives me hazy:am I or the others crazy?"-Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulset Tarn 441 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 Lauren Faust specifically made it as a family show, and has said so specifically. That's the biggest reason it's not like the other generations. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Horse 12,971 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 Of course its a family show. Children's shows are a pain to sit through if your any older then say 7.. There are plenty of subtle nods and jokes that give older viewers a chuckle too, the producers know who are watching. "Always watching - Always lurking." Signature by @Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastel 7,630 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 (edited) It's definitely a family show, do you know what does a kids show look like? It's different, there's no action, the characters talk slowly etc. Edited February 21, 2015 by Blobulle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothra 778 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 Even though the show was started to appeal to kids, it's definitely developed into a family show past season 1, and even season 1 was pretty high quality for what some would call a 'childrens' show 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmik Vek 768 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 IMO, I can confirm that it's a family show, because of all the pop culture references that lurks in the show and it is what makes this for everyone without even people realising it. 1 This account will only remain active for archival purposes for now. Cosmik Vek (YT) | To Life, Death and Beyond... (2014 - 2025) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Qiviut 22,585 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 (edited) Without a doubt, a family show. Faust confirmed that by critiquing the kind of pandering that plagues feminine shows and supporting the adult brony fandom, and there are several well-done references and morals in the show that transcend its base demographic. Objectively good TV has no demographic, and FIM and the brony fandom prove that. Edited February 21, 2015 by Old King Q "Talent is a pursued interest." — Bob Ross Pro-Brony articles: 1/2/3/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_GLaDOS_ 102 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 I would call it a family show. Only because most of my family members are bronies, and when they visit we would watch episodes and discuss. And we would sometimes have trivia matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fiery Brony 32 February 21, 2015 Share February 21, 2015 It's a family show for all ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,817 February 22, 2015 Share February 22, 2015 Family show, Lauren Faust did have young children in mind but said on many occasions they weren't the only people she had in mind. She said she also had parents including male parents and others in mind. Since season 3 and season 4 some darker and more mature themes have been included in the show that may not have been included if the brony fanbase did not exist. The youngsters haven't been forgotten of course but there is a lot of evidence in the show that the creators have noticed the expanded audience and are trying to keep that balance of the younger and older fans. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 5,719 February 22, 2015 Share February 22, 2015 It's a family show. And it shows, considering the dark themes of the later seasons, as well as the abundance of pop culture references. I think that it was rather clever that MLP:FiM's target audience is for everyone, considering the slice-of-life themes and how most of these morals are helpful to everyone. Really, the reason it is mistaken as a children's show is how Hasbro advertises it, with all of the gaudy pink hearts and whatnot. Another reason is because of some of the previous generations (G3.5 especially), but thankfully MLP:FiM defies all of these generalisations by not relying on stereotypes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecubeguy214 2,514 February 22, 2015 Share February 22, 2015 A mature show. Way to much violence, and in Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000, suggestive content and alcohol reference. Pennutoh has a gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splashee 28,599 April 26, 2020 Share April 26, 2020 On 2/21/2015 at 9:42 PM, vgmaster9 said: What of the two do you feel it is? I think it is a children's show. And that's what makes it so unique, that is is made for children, but grown-ups like it too. A family show is more like The Simpsons. No one is asking any questions. There is nothing special about watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleopony 733 September 3, 2021 Share September 3, 2021 It's both to me. It was originally made for children but there are also references and jokes that adults can enjoy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMTV99 1,359 September 3, 2021 Share September 3, 2021 It's still a children's show, first and foremost. However, it did have a lot of clever jokes and references that everybody can enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Shadow 8,199 September 3, 2021 Share September 3, 2021 Both to me, a children's show that has something to entertain a kid's older relatives too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Gallagher 33,627 September 3, 2021 Share September 3, 2021 Family show. If I can watch it with a family member without them thinking I'm crazy, I think it succeeds in being a family show. Signature made by the amazing @Sparklefan1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic Shimmer 4,137 September 3, 2021 Share September 3, 2021 Is there a difference between the two? Friendship isn't always easy. But it's definitely worth fighting for. Twilight Sparkle is Best Pony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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