gamecubeguy214 2,512 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 She does barely anything in the show. I mean, her chats with BonBon are quite entertaining, but she is very silent and serves pretty much no purpose. So why is she ''Best pony''? 2 Pennutoh has a gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attack of the Pwns 894 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 The people who claim Lyra is best pony do so almost entirely based off of fanon. Her personality in fan works is far more interesting than her personality in the show, and she's been a subject of fandom curiosity since season one of the show. But, based on her actions in the show, she's actually pretty bland in public. BTW, Lyra's not my favorite (that'd be Pinkie Pie), but she is my favorite background pony. I was pretty disappointed with her appearances in the last couple of episodes, I feel like they should have done something to give her a slightly more quirky personality. 4 Signature by the ever-awesome Overdrive! Pinki Pie FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyNamedEarl 1,332 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 (edited) I have no idea, she hasn't really had much development within the show. Edited August 6, 2015 by GuyNamedEarl 4 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...
Jeremiah 1,586 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 She studies anthropology in many fanfics or something and doesnt sit like a regular pony... she is a boss like that, meh, i have no clue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecubeguy214 2,512 August 6, 2015 Author Share August 6, 2015 The people who claim Lyra is best pony do so almost entirely based off of fanon. Her personality in fan works is far more interesting than her personality in the show, and she's been a subject of fandom curiosity since season one of the show. But, based on her actions in the show, she's actually pretty bland in public. BTW, Lyra's not my favorite (that'd be Pinkie Pie), but she is my favorite background pony. I was pretty disappointed with her appearances in the last couple of episodes, I feel like they should have done something to give her a slightly more quirky personality. Oooh, that makes sense. I'm not really a fanfic reader, so I had almost no opinion on Lyra. I'm more of a comic dub and animation watcher. She studies anthropology in many fanfics or something and doesnt sit like a regular pony... she is a boss like that, meh, i have no clue Haha, Lyra is best pony because she can sit like a human 3 Pennutoh has a gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendy 1,821 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 (edited) Because the fandom give her a human fetish. So, therefore lots of us like her. Edited August 6, 2015 by Bendy 1 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...
Mand'alor Dash 2,224 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 Because she sits funny on a bench. Bronies are easily impressed, sadly. 3 Amoral cynic with a bitchin' vocabulary. Check out A Century of Song if you like music from before this millennium. Sig by ~Cider Barrel~ (design), Skaren (left vector), and ~Rhodarein (right vector). Avatar by ~Scootaloo (design) and Skaren (vector). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadAccount 4,604 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 Because she is a SEAPONY <3 <3 <3 <3 :wub: Lol I don't know I really love her design too 1 Sig by My OC:Aqualuna Sea Splash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyStrike 603 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 For me it is the same reason LyraBon is best ship: I have no idea, but it is The Truth! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphys Hedge 671 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 Same reason anyone likes a background pony, mostly their fanon is alot more intersting than the others. 1 Character in profile picture is Pearl from Steven Universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecubeguy214 2,512 August 6, 2015 Author Share August 6, 2015 Because she is a SEAPONY <3 <3 <3 <3 :wub: Lol I don't know I really love her design too Yea, Lyra's design is pretty cool. 1 Pennutoh has a gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redaxted 1,765 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 Well, she looks pretty cool... I like her name and cutie mark... But I don't think she is best pony. I don't have a fave pony... Maybe Fluttershy or Pinkie Pie, but it alternates a lot. My favourite background ponies are Vinyl Scratch, Octavia (she looks cool) and Derpy/Ditzy Doo, but I can see why some people would prefer Lyra. She might be best background pony to some people, but she doesn't really contribute much to the show. But whatever takes your fancy I guess, hahah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10InTheTardis 509 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 Why is Lyra best pony? Well, I suppose that... It's a mystery, Anthropology! I couldn't resist making that joke. Anyway, That actually is one of the main reasons, the fandom decided that she is obsessed with humans the same way they decided that luna is obsessed with video games, and in both cases, I don't know why it happened, but I love it. 1 Hello! Gabe Newell here! Signature removed, too confusing for new members. Thanks, and have fun. GabeN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiobolt 186 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 I dont know and I find it quite annoying cause like, she has no character development. And then there's the fact that fanon is FAN canon, not SHOW canon. This doesn't make the character special, or cool in any way in the show cause its fanon. 1 Deviantart- http://kaeleek100.deviantart.com/ Signature and Avatar by Pucksterv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attack of the Pwns 894 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 Lyra is usually depicted as the slightly goofy comic relief character in fanon, and Bon Bon is her foil, being a sensible, hard working earth pony. Therefore, fan works that include these two characters are popular for the same reasons that fan works featuring Vinyl Scratch and Octavia or Derpy and Carrot Top are popular, because they utilize the same type of humor. I'd definitely recommend the "Silly Lyra" and "Heartstrings" series of comics on DeviantArt, the "Lyra and Bon Bon in SFM" series on YouTube, or any number of fanfictions and art pieces if you're looking for a deeper understanding of why so many bronies are Lyra fans. Signature by the ever-awesome Overdrive! Pinki Pie FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon 6,344 August 7, 2015 Share August 7, 2015 Hi @gamecubeguy214, Just letting you know that since your thread appears to be discussing MLP:FIM in some way, shape or form, I have moved it to Show Discussion. Autumn Blue Moon Clear Skies Summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_active 732 August 7, 2015 Share August 7, 2015 She just looks damn good, that's pretty much it. There's not much else you can judge a background pony with so little development on. Ask me something: https://mlpforums.com/topic/116567-ask-ravelowif-you-want-to-3/page-2 <3 :* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lie 67 August 7, 2015 Share August 7, 2015 I don't understand it either, but I suppose the more people read/watch fan works, the more they like their interpretation of her. Plus she's pretty. But considering she's in like 2 episodes I still don't see how she could be a "favorite" except as a favorite background pony? idk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailTrixie 239 August 7, 2015 Share August 7, 2015 I think it's her design, and fandom-created background details for her. Before episode 100, you could ask the same question about Derpy. | Original Sig > | Join CTaM! | She, the magnificent Trixie, A mare among mares! She, paragon of ponies, With wand and with rope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hastur 505 August 8, 2015 Share August 8, 2015 *Octavia is best pony* Lyra is best because she loves us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivenator 2 August 12, 2015 Share August 12, 2015 As far as background ponies go, she's one of the more enjoyable ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Testa 5,505 August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 She isn't my best pony, but she sure is Bon Bon's best pony http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Billy%20G%20Gruff http://billyggruff.deviantart.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVpSXbUpDYTcaFHTPiPjYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastel 7,630 August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 Because you said so. Also she looks pretty, and there's that human fanon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeet 2,027 August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 She isn't? I can only remember one time she spoke, and that was the episode half the fandom got their knickers in a twist over. It was pretty funny though. Plus it's all about Angry Spitfire, and Fluttershy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwanky 17,653 August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 By what measure? Many of the same people also believe that Applejack is a background pony. Sitting "human" Lyra? Please. Applejack does that too and better with a good punchline. Lyra's interesting, but she's not the best thing since sliced bread. Not for me anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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