what if brony's got their own nation?

[cider float 2,538]

I can imagine the political parties... the Twilight party, Rarity party....

[Dashiepinkie47 1]

It would look like equestria the leader would be lauren faust and the anthem would be pinkies smile song I would want to live there

[Megas 27,625]

It'd be a huge waste of land

 

Ummm...no. I've seen a lot of times where bronies hate others over trivial things such as characters and episodes. Seriously, bronies will hate each other just as much as they hate "haters". Hypocrites.

lol this is so true

[Limeblossom 482]

And Faust will be our empress.

[P1nkiedank 125]

I picture a civil war over best pony (even though it is obviously Trixie

*clears throat spitfire clears throat*

[cider float 2,538]

If you get any fandom and have them make a nation yeah... good luck with that.

[Aurora Glimmer 494]

It'd end up looking like a technicolor version of Yugoslavia.

[Starlet Harmony 128]

Our anthem: "Equestria, a land I love, a land of harmony. Our flag does wave from high above, for pony kind to see! Equestria a land of friends! Where pony kind do rome! they say true friendship never ends, Equestria my home!"

[FluffyGoat13 375]

It wouldn't last long. Unless somehow a stable government and economy is created without any other nation interfering in the slightest AND everyone agreed it would collapse pretty quickly.

[cider float 2,538]

If the whole world were nations of different fandoms yeah you can imagine the world dying by the year.

[Jaxsie (Inactive) 1,343]

A brony nation? It would be crapsaccharine anarchy.

[cider float 2,538]

Imagine a brony with the nuclear launch codes. 

 

 

[Jaxsie (Inactive) 1,343]

Imagine a brony with the nuclear launch codes. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrWCiO9MkOk

 

 

LOL :'D I wish I could brohoof your post more than once! That was hilarious

[3k932jd22328jdsf 113]

https://youtu.be/_eER_ddASco

Here is the nationsl anthem and a nation of bronies what obviously be called Equestria.

[Unr3alGamer 230]

Then I would he happy to elect Donald Trump as president.

 

He would build a wall around it. It's a wall we would desperately need.

[Snake 516]

Okay but can somebody write a fanfic about this
I would read the buck out of it.

[Azatrot 66]

Well... There is a village called Brony in Poland. Maybe it is a secret brony nation.

However, if the we should found our own nation, then we should probably do it in Equestria (Yes, there is one. It's in South Africa).

[Dabmanz 2,139]

As someone who may or may not know someone planning on making a micronation some day who knows

[HorsesandMOARGaloar 300]

Only thing we have in common is that we all like MLP:FIM. Not exactly the best justification for creating a new country.

 

-What type of government would we have (left, right, center)?

-Will there be a problem between those who have particular hatred towards religion and those who are particularly religious?

-Where would such a country be? Keep in mind that all countries aren't exactly willing to give up their territory and it has been agreed internationally that one single country cannot own territory outside of Earth.

-What language would be adopted?

-With what countries would be most closely aligned with?

-What would be the stance on various international issues?

 

etc.

Okay but can somebody write a fanfic about this

I would read the buck out of it.

 

I surely love to describe made-up countries, such as those influenced by fandoms. Here is what I think would a country founded by bronies be like, if it were successful (at all) -- it will be a long post ahead:

 

Government

Seven possibilities:

 

A. An unstable democracy, where even one disagreement against canon and fanon would lead to political violence. What used to be petty Internet drama would cause worse strife to break out in meetings and the streets.

 

B. A dictatorship, where its fans-turned-citizens will be forced to like the show, or suffer discrimination and-or harsh punishments. If the country is made of fanatical fans, they will beat up anyone who is suspected of saying anything mocking the show.

 

C. A dictatorship, but with more freedoms, or simply a more stable democracy. As this government is more mature, stable, and efficient (stopping any fan extremist rebellions and terrorism), allowing its citizens and visitors to do anything else, the "pony" aspect will be relegated to being nothing more than traditions and folk.

 

D. An elective monarchy (principality), ruled by two or four leaders who are known as "Princesses" or "Princes". Of course, they need a court of administrative workers to keep their nation running. Either one of the Princesses/Princes may marry and have children, but the only way for any one of their children to be the next monarch is to be a very skilled politician, and to be chosen by the Royal Council. If either one of the monarch dies, the Council will select the most skilled politicians to become the next monarch. It will still face factionalism and war, due to conflicting values.

 

E. Similar to D, but the land is divided into

 

two (between the "Solar Empire" and "New Lunar Republic"),

three (to represent the pony races, in spite of the fans' original background) or 

six (for each of the Mane Six) constituent regions.

 

Additional regions can be established for fans of other characters, such as "Zebra Republic", "Griffon State", "Friendship Alliance", "Changeling Horde/Republic", "The Most Serene Republic of Crystal Prep", "Free State of Discord", "Trixie Kingdom", "Shimmerians", and others.

 

F. A hereditary monarchy with a prime minister and legislative and judicial systems, almost like Britain.

 

G. Little states ruled by warlords and chiefs, forming little alliances that may erupt into devastating wars over fanon, insults, and insignificant issues.

 

It will be leaning towards the left, since bronies may tend to be somewhat progressive.

 

Considering the nature of the fandom, corruption, political violence, extremism, and emigration would be very frequent in the brony country.

 

Symbols

The Equestrian flag would most likely have Celestia's sun, six colours for each of the Mane Six (with additional colours for Sunset/Muffins-Bubbles/Trixie/Starlight/either), or it may resemble a variant of the Equestrian flag in the show. It may be a mixture of both.

 

Since any song from the show would invite both international ridicule and copyright claims from Hasbro, the national anthem of the brony country should be an original composition, and its music is to sound dignified enough to be played in an orchestra.

 

Its motto would be "Friendship is Magic", even though its possible instabilities would make it a disappointing irony.

 

The national animal will definitely be the horse, or "alicorn pony" in their terms, with a horn, wings, a crown on its head, and a mark on its rump.

 

Its official languages will be English, French, and Spanish, reflecting the fandom's North American origins. Other languages are still spoken, most likely being Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

 

Economy

They will most likely practice capitalism, with other things such as social programs and restrictions on corporations.

 

The economy would be supported by producing and exporting technology, telecommunication, and artistic works. Nonetheless, the demanding toil in agriculture, mining, manufacture, and energy gathering will help the nation survive.

 

If they do not know much about economic things, go and build factories to work and export, or even go out to earn and gather resources, their nation will collapse. And since being in a position of authority would open the door to many temptations, corruption would be rife in the brony country.

 

Military

One approximate simulation of this would answer the question: "How can bronies survive a post-apocalyptical time, a foreign invasion, or a technological or national collapse?"

 

Taking into account the existence of military bronies and the stereotypical neckbeard, any "military" in a "brony country" would amount to bands of around 30-100's of soldiers who fight for their many chiefdoms. Their weapons (if they could even fight in a battle at all) would be rifles, knives, spears, and pistols, due to their lack of resources and of skills. Without resources like fuel and metal, they would not be able to use or produce vehicles for long, so they would resort to trekking, irregular warfare, and using horses, llamas, and livestock.

 

However, bronies who are incapable of fighting in a real war outnumber any bronies who can actually fight, so these flimsy militias would easily collapse. They would also be vulnerable to infighting, like typical fans.

 

A more successful "brony country" would have a bigger and a more organized army, but lesser artillery and vehicles, and a smaller navy and air force, due to the lack of bronies who can manufacture that much. It would be easily conquered by firepower, and again, infighting.

 

Diplomacy

It will most likely stick to America and its Western allies, both for survival and out of a love of its freedoms that other countries do not provide, despite internal opposition. However, should America and the West commit certain unacceptable actions (such as warfare and destruction), they will become neutral.

 

However, considering again its fanbase, any warfare the "brony country" will participate into (either to attack trolls / fight terrorists / attempt to overthrow governments / take land and resources / etc.) will bring this weak state to its final doom. Unless the "brony country" is a civilised, mature state with a capable army and government, its inevitable defeat will be an example of "why states with ancestral cultures and traditional leaders are nations, and not pet projects and amusement parks".

 

Demographics

As its citizens would most likely originate from America, most of its citizens would be of European descent, with African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American minorities. Racism would still be a social problem in the "brony country", as any attempts to stop racism would result in outcries against "invasions of political correctness".

 

In spite of the show's origins, men outnumber women in the "brony country", so they most likely would either invite their families and friends or bring in women from other countries, leading to smuggling, crime, more racism, and international outrage.

 

Culture and Society

The "brony country" would try to be more influenced by the show, as long as it has enough resources for its citizens to accomplish this goal. Their architecture would vary: either it would reflect the Western cultures of the citizens' origins; or it would resemble a reenactment of Ponyville/Sweet Apple Acres/Manehattan/Appleoosa/Dodge Town, with the more important buildings resembling the spires and domes of Canterlot. Considering that there are a number of bronies who like trains, the nation would have an extensive railway system.

 

Their fashion would be influenced somewhat by a blend of modern American fashion, mediaeval Western European court robes (for the "Canterlot" folk), Wild Western outfits (for the "Appleoosans", "Dodge Townsfolk" and the "Apple Acre folk"), and early 20th century fashion (for the "Flim-Flammers" and other "Canterlotians")

 

Their cuisine may be typical American dishes, and not just cupcakes, apples, muffins, and sandwiches and hayburgers and tea.

 

Cultural minorities in the "brony country" would either be:

 

* communities dedicated to real cultures, such as Chinese, American Southern, Texan, Hungarian, Japanese, Rromani,

* defensive alliances of confederations of towns and hamlets,

* Equestria Girls-influenced towns and villages, where the inhabitants are more musical, trendy, and "colourful" (can be a pun)

* communities dedicated to fictional cultures, such as "Zebra Republic", "New Griffonstone", "Changeling Republic"

* Fallout Equestria-based towns

* towns or districts that reflect certain trends in the fandom (such as memes, American military influence, Warhammer 40000 crossovers, manga and anime, Star Wars, etc.)

 

The national past-times of the "brony country" would be: drawing, singing, dancing, writing stories and plays (now that they have their own country), poetry, video-games, festivals, group hugs, cosplay, horse riding, horse racing, horse fairs, baking competitions, meetings, war games, and mock fights.

 

Eventually, as the "brony nation" and its citizens catch up with the rest of the world, the "pony culture" will fade until it is nothing but folklore and some outlandish traditions. Even the "brony nation" itself will fade into a new nation, somewhat like Singapore or Mauritius.

 

Nonetheless, considering the wasteful and demanding attitude of the typical brony, the nation will suffer high pollution problems.

 

Religion

While most bronies tend to be either Christians or atheists, there are minorities who are Muslims, Jews, Mormons, Buddhists, Hindus, Heathens, animists, Gnostics, Taoists, Confucianists, and Shinto followers.

 

Other than these, there are some who create their own pony cults. They involve:

 

* The worship of Princess Celestia, Luna, the Fausticorn, or any of them at once

* Cults for either one of the Mane Six (especially Twilight, Pinkie, and Fluttershy - the Fluttershy cult would be notorious for its unforgiving extremism) and Twilight's counterparts

* Small cults who pray to villains, such as Chrysalis, Sombra, and Discord.

 

These will make the pony cults to become the laughingstocks of the world.

 

In other words;

 

its founders should have people skilled in government, economics, and other more technical subjects in order for the "brony country" to function;

 

it must remain united, and its must have citizens who volunteer or who are tasked to be capable soldiers, workers, and menial workers;

 

It must be very careful in adapting to the changing conditions of the world;

 

it must earn a reputation of being a stable and cultured state; and

 

it must be recognised by other governments and Hasbro itself to be successful.

Edited April 1, 2016 by HorsesandMOARGaloar

[Snake 516]

@HorsesandMOARGaloar

Well.. it seems like the country would be doomed any way you look at it. I'd almost be afraid to live there..
I'd probably be one of the better rulers, though by no means the best! I could look the part though. I mean, isn't that all Celestia does anyway?

[HorsesandMOARGaloar 300]

@HorsesandMOARGaloar

 

Well.. it seems like the country would be doomed any way you look at it. I'd almost be afraid to live there..

I'd probably be one of the better rulers, though by no means the best! I could look the part though. I mean, isn't that all Celestia does anyway?

 

Perhaps you need to take more history, sociology, law, economics, and international relations classes, so that you will know how to keep the country running. Whether you are a president or a monarch, it is important that you will know how to govern a country and handle its internal affairs.

Edited April 1, 2016 by HorsesandMOARGaloar

[captainborgue 343]

I certainly hope not, and I wouldn't want to be a part of it if it ever did. The fandom presents itself as being open and accepting, but only as far as one adheres to the ideology and herd mentality (ba-dum-tiss!). Try playing Devil's Advocate in ANY discussion and see just how well the fandom demonstrates "love & tolerate".

[Discord 266]

Oh, one already exists...

 

It's called EQUESTRIA.

 

... too bad you can't get there from here; SO much fun!        

[Jaxsie (Inactive) 1,343]

Oh, one already exists...

 

It's called EQUESTRIA.

 

... too bad you can't get there from here; SO much fun!        

 

What are you up to...o-o *prowl, prowl, prowl...*

[Jackie Snack 1,498]

Their own nation? Does it have to be on the same planet? Cuz I certainly wouldn't mind it at all. It would free up a lot of space in the US.