Cherry_Bloom 165 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 Hello everyone. I have a dilemma... See I love my little pony. Having seen first hand its amazing stories and lessons I know how magical and wonderful it truly is. I tried to help my bf see it too. He watched the first two episodes with me but he said he doesn't understand it. It's too girly for him. How can I help him see the light? Any ideas? 2 Come Check out my Channel on Equestria TV! http://equestria.tv/r/Cherry_Blooms_Cottage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gestum 2,493 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 Step 1. Don't. Step 2. ??? Step 3. Profit. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningEmber 38 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 Don't force him into liking it, he won't like it and will probably end up in arguments! Not everyone will like MLP (amazingly awesome though it is!) pushing someone into watching a show and trying to make them like is just isn't nice, would you like it if he tried to make you watch a show you had no interest in and make you love it? No! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry_Bloom 165 June 12, 2015 Author Share June 12, 2015 I'm not trying to force him at all. I just wanted to know if anyone had similar experiences and how they handled it. That's all. 2 Come Check out my Channel on Equestria TV! http://equestria.tv/r/Cherry_Blooms_Cottage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonasDarkmane 19,789 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 You could ask him if he would be willing to watch a few episodes with you and see if he likes it then, but no forcing. 2 Signature by @Kyoshi Ask Me Matsunaga Hisahide's death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKT5Khp3-0U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Doodle 144 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 (edited) Trying to force him isn't a good idea. With my special some pony, they knew I was really into it. And after watching and getting into some of what she liked, I asked if she'd be interested in watching a bit of an episode. Ended up watching a few in the end. She's not a fan like I am. It's just not her thing but she's doesn't shy away from it or mind that I like it. x3So my advice would be ask him if he'd be up for watching your favourite episode with you. Don't expect a miracle. Just enjoy the experience. Edited June 12, 2015 by Pixie Doodle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry_Bloom 165 June 12, 2015 Author Share June 12, 2015 Thank you very much every pony. I never meant to seem like I wanted to force him. Of course I would never do that. 4 Come Check out my Channel on Equestria TV! http://equestria.tv/r/Cherry_Blooms_Cottage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppony 254 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 (edited) @@Cherry_Bloom, I would say don't force it but there are special circumstances like mine where not having someone to talk about the show with left a hole in my life. If you really want to get him into the show this is what I think. The first season was kinda the girliest and the first two episodes for sure, don't get me wrong I love it but if he isn't really open minded about it try showing him other seasons (Might ruin his experience a bit though). This is how I made my friend a brony: Told him I was a brony (explaining why I love the show and stuff) Told him to try it (did not try it) Drove him crazy talking about it, refferencing it and showing him memes. Drove him so crazy that he tried it. Now he loves it. Edited June 12, 2015 by Natah_Pony 1 |OC: Midnight Rush| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Doodle 144 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 Thank you very much every pony. I never meant to seem like I wanted to force him. Of course I would never do that. It's all good! I think it may have been the working of the title. 'to get' your boyfriend sounds kind of forceful. ^^' As for the episodes, I would say the first two aren't a good introduction to introduce people to MLP. Their kind of slow, even if they are setting up the whole show, their not the most interesting to watch. At least for me. So I'd definitely show him your favourite episode. Or just a really good one that pretty much sums up MLP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alto 437 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 (edited) dunno if this will work for you have an agreement watch an entire season/s of his favorite series then have him watch an entire season/s of mlp Edited June 12, 2015 by Alto 3 What is broken can be reforged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 No this is one of those things you respect that he doesn't like and that's all. I think it's awesome though he gave it a shot but you can't expect that every one is going to like this show. I say props to him for even watching two episodes to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambdadelta 1,462 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 Let him watch Lesson Zero, Party of One, Power Ponies etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singe 2,111 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 (edited) Start off small by showing clips you think might attract his attention. FIM doesn't get more masculine than Iron Will in Putting Your Hoof Down. Edited June 12, 2015 by Singe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz 1,769 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 Make a deal with him: If he watches some MLP, you'll partake in one of his interests. It's how i got my friends into the show! "Whats wrong with being different, sometimes standing out from the crowd is a good thing. That, and you know you love it!"- Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Underhill 219 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 iron will, power ponies and S4 finale.. if the DBZ style fight scenes don't grab him, nothing will... Signature by Jewel of Rarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kivil 1,721 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 Calmly ask him if he wants to watch it with you, if he does then you are getting closer. Start singing the songs, get them stuck in his head and then poof! Brony! ~My life is a bunch of Discord~Yes, the pun was intended~Kivil~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Zilatro 54 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 Season 4 Finale Try that,but don't force him He might get the wrong idea 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Justice 70 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 (edited) If your BF likes Star Trek and Q, then your course of action should be apparent. Also second the Lesson Zero suggestion. But whatever you do don't PUSH. Edited June 12, 2015 by Midnight Justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Regulus 2,769 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 I know it's already been said, but I can't stress this enough: you really shouldn't force him into liking it. I'm sure there's at least one or two things that he really likes but you don't. You wouldn't want him to force you into liking what you don't like, would you? Tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
221BTardisSt 101 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 He Doesn't like Rainbow Dash??? We will change him... :okiedokielokie: Haha I'm just kidding. Part of "loving and tolerating" is loving the non-bronies, despite your differences. Kudos to the Lesson Zero recommendation. Maybe you should try some Discord episodes? He might enjoy some of the more "filler" episodes rather than the storyline episodes, as well. I hope it goes well for you! "Yeah, this post needs to be about 20% cooler." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotoriousSMALL 1,984 June 12, 2015 Share June 12, 2015 Well if you showed him the episodes and he still doesn't like it then there's not much beyond that. There's nothing really you can do if he isn't into it; then he isn't into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singe 2,111 June 13, 2015 Share June 13, 2015 You could tell him who voices in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,303 June 13, 2015 Share June 13, 2015 Threaten to break up with him if he won't watch ponies with you. P.S. Don't take the above "advice." "It uses the faculty of what you call imagination. But that does not mean making things up. It is a form of seeing." - from "The Amber Spyglass" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambdadelta 1,462 June 13, 2015 Share June 13, 2015 If he loves Wierd Al, Pinkie Pride will be the best to show him. Metal gear fanboys? Make new friend but keep discord. If everything above is not working, I think we should tie him up and use Reformation spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Frostflame 3,568 June 13, 2015 Share June 13, 2015 you should never force someone to become something they aren't.... let him find that urge of curiosity that pulled you to MLP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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