cider float 2,538 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 If everything in the show was the same but the characters were humans would it still have such a big following? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothra 668 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 (edited) Well, if you change the characters from ponies to humans but keep the title of "My little pony" it would still spark interest in why anyone is watching it which in turn would get more people watching it. Maybe not as many, but plenty still. I know I'd still watch it if the episodes and stories were the same, and would maybe even be less hesitant to give it a go in the first place. I think There's a good chance of the answer being 'Yes,' but I can't speak for the billions of fans out there Edited July 15, 2015 by Mothra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unr3alGamer 230 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 If everything in the show was the same but the characters were humans would it still have such a big following? I don't think so. It would be a lot less interesting if the characters weren't ponies in a fantasy world and just regular humans experiencing every-day life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Cruz 177 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 Well, we do watch it for the plot, correct? If it still had the interesting story line, I guess so. And, as in humans you mean the EQG forms, I'm guessing. They wouldn't have their magic and all; it'd probably be like the average human being life. It may have less of a fan base, but since EQG was loved by many, I guess it'd still have the large fan base, just not as big. woah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,538 July 15, 2015 Author Share July 15, 2015 (edited) Well, if you change the characters from ponies to humans but keep the title of "My little pony" it would still spark interest in why anyone is watching it which in turn would get more people watching it. Maybe not as many, but plenty still. I know I'd still watch it if the episodes and stories were the same, and would maybe even be less hesitant to give it a go in the first place. I think There's a good chance of the answer being 'Yes,' but I can't speak for the billions of fans out thereI mean it wouldn't be called My Little Pony. Maybe just call it Friendship is Magic. There would be still magic, dragons and all that junk. Unicorns would be humans with unicorn horns and you get the picture I just feel the pony part of MLP isn't emphasized in the show as much. Edited July 15, 2015 by cider float Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
power strike 198 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 nooope becouse would evolve drama dating and much other things we dont want lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolyWack 482 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 It would be hard to make a world like Equestria work with humans as to put it bluntly, humans are bastards. It couldn't keep the same innocence, or age obscurity, or anything else we love about MLP without it turning Game of Thrones: Kids edition. Plus we wouldn't get the ponisms or clop amirite? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdogz1999 551 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 The following of the programme would be pretty much the same. As long as they kept the good animation styles and the voice acting the same. But the target audience would get confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerned Bystander 2,903 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 You can't completely discount the rebellion factor, a lot of (male) Bronies will happily admit to watching MLP because they're not supposed to watch it according to the traditional social paradigm. I'm not saying all Bronies watch MLP just to flip off 'The Man', but I do believe it's another factor that has to be taken into consideration. If it was a more obviously unisex cartoon with humans in the same fantasy setting I think it might lose some of that rebellious edge. Take Winx Club for example, the main thrust of the story is basically the same as MLP, I could draw a lot of parallels between Bloom and Twilight Sparkle, but Winx Club doesn't have anything like the same fan base as MLP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolyWack 482 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 (edited) You can't completely discount the rebellion factor, a lot of (male) Bronies will happily admit to watching MLP because they're not supposed to watch it according to the traditional social paradigm. I'm not saying all Bronies watch MLP just to flip off 'The Man', but I do believe it's another factor that has to be taken into consideration. If it was a more obviously unisex cartoon with humans in the same fantasy setting I think it might lose some of that rebellious edge. Take Winx Club for example, the main thrust of the story is basically the same as MLP, I could draw a lot of parallels between Bloom and Twilight Sparkle, but Winx Club doesn't have anything like the same fan base as MLP. Well there is also the fact that Winx club is the Metal Gear Solid of television. I mean seriously if you watch an episode mid-season you will be lost. Edited July 15, 2015 by AppleJack_Wack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekster 57 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 I don't think it would receive such amount of following. Everyone want something out of the norm. Will humans in that world still have magic and flight? We call that superhero cartoons which is very common nowadays. Taking from what Concerned Bystander exampled, Winx and maybe even Tinkerbell should have been really popular. Sorry my ideas are all over the place. Animals, too, are easy to work with animation-wise. I remember the days of Looney Tunes and in the 90s, Tiny Tunes. Really comical and animated characters because they are animals, and yes, animals were harmed in the filming of these series, hehe! It's just not the same if you translate the characters to human counterparts. Pinkie pie just doesn't feel the same in Equestria HS as the one living in Ponyville. For me, the formula for a great series are: animals + magical situations & surroundings = a successful Saturday morning cartoon; humans + dark setting = successful primetime shows like Game of Thrones and Walking Dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argumedies 1,748 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 (edited) If My Lottle Pony G4 wasnt ponies... It would be Equestra Girls.... Just thought id point that out lol Edited July 15, 2015 by Argumedies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountNoLongerUsed 741 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 I think if we had Equestria but with humanoids instead of equines, there would be 4 species:Humans (Earth Ponies) Harpies (Pegasi) Elves (Unicorns) Seraphs (Alicorns) If My Lottle Pony G4 wasnt ponies... It would be Equestra Girls....Just thought id point that out lol And also, no it wouldnt, because we are talking about having the same setting (pseudo middle ages) as the main show, not high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Accord 6,660 July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 It would be hard to make a world like Equestria work with humans as to put it bluntly, humans are bastards. No we are not, nor are we all angels. Humanity is a mixed bag but that's neither here nor there. It's a tough question to answer partly because the fact that the cast are entirely ponies is something unique about it. We have plenty of otherworldly fantasy cartoons but even they have characters that are humannoid. The ponies of Equestria don't look human, but they are human. So far as they have personalities, flaws, quirks, desires, and world that actually has some thought put into it when very little was required of it. I'm not going to say it wouldn't be as popular, but it still might not be the same. My ponysona: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/steel-accord-r1970 My AMA thread: http://mlpforums.com/topic/76698-as-steel-me-andor-oc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cirrus. 1,090 July 20, 2015 Share July 20, 2015 I don't think so. It would probably had been seen as just another girls' cartoon. I think the "My Little Pony" part has A LOT to do with it; the history of the brand vs. what the show actually is. As humans I'm sure it could have been a decent show- I just don't think it would have gotten nearly as much attention. I really don't think MLP (pony version) would have gotten even a fraction of the attention it has if it had been 10-15 years ago when internet/social media was less developed. Rainbow Rocks... at least how it could've looked... in a stranger, more interesting dimension For those who are wondering, Twilight is chewing bubble gum. Original Artwork: http://inkypsycho.deviantart.com/art/Do-Ya-Thing-by-Gorillaz-Ponified-487082864 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolyWack 482 July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 No we are not, nor are we all angels. Humanity is a mixed bag but that's neither here nor there. It's a tough question to answer partly because the fact that the cast are entirely ponies is something unique about it. We have plenty of otherworldly fantasy cartoons but even they have characters that are humannoid. The ponies of Equestria don't look human, but they are human. So far as they have personalities, flaws, quirks, desires, and world that actually has some thought put into it when very little was required of it. I'm not going to say it wouldn't be as popular, but it still might not be the same. Considering our entire society runs on individual greed, (you want something that store has, that store wants your money) i think my point was spot-on. What have you done to help cure disease today, to feed starving children, to stop poverty on the streets of New York, to stop Canadian Seal hunts? Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Accord 6,660 July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 Considering our entire society runs on individual greed, (you want something that store has, that store wants your money) i think my point was spot-on. What have you done to help cure disease today, to feed starving children, to stop poverty on the streets of New York, to stop Canadian Seal hunts? Exactly. That's not greed, that's due payment for one's own hard work. And don't automatically assume that I've done nothing to help people. :okiedokielokie: My ponysona: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/steel-accord-r1970 My AMA thread: http://mlpforums.com/topic/76698-as-steel-me-andor-oc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harshreality 60 July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 If it was reworked to completely remove all pony related stuff, I think it would have MORE of a following. Sure, WE KNOW the show has good characters, lessons, stories and stuff, but outsiders don't. The fact it is My Little Pony puts many off, leading them to simply dismiss the show as girly nonsense. Without the ponies, the same level of creativity and quality would be present, but without any turnoffs for uneducated folk. More people would watch it, like it, it would be much more mainstream and would have much more appreciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyNamedEarl 1,332 July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 I think it would have more of a following because it would be about humans and not ponies, which turns some people off from watching. Creator of MLP Ruined Vines and Recorder Sh*t Equestria's Biggest Hip-Hop Nerd Everyday is Leg Day! Follow me on Twitter: @EarlBrony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendy 1,821 July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 (edited) I dunno... it would be some sort of magical medieval setting, where every human looks like they suffer from some horrible skin disease. It would not have a very large following. Because it would not be My Little Pony. But My Little Human: Friendship Wizards Are Magic. Would be cool to see some powerful wizard human just like gandalf I guess. But If I want to enjoy a medieval setting with magic humans, I just play Skyrim, Baldur's Gate or something. Friendship Wizards sound kinda lame. Edited July 21, 2015 by Bendy Check out my "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" fan fiction on Fimfiction.net under the same username here: Rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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