Anypony still in the closet?

[Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,302]

I'm so deep in the closet that I'm hanging out with Aslan.

That genuinely cracked me up. xD

 

I've never really been in the closet concerning MLP; certainly not since I started watching the series in earnest.  I typically encourage fans to disregard the opinions of detractors when it comes to being open about their interest in the show, but, when I became an MLP fan, I was already in a position where it didn't seem all that difficult to be open.

 

I guess you could argue that it's even "weirder" for someone my age (thirty-three, currently) to be interested in MLP - and in precisely the way that I have been interested.  If you agree with that notion, the fact that I don't hide it had ought to show any of you teens and twenty-somethings that you can adopt the same policy.  It really seems an odd thing to have to keep from other people; particularly if they're people who care about you.

[Buck Testa 5,505]

I came out of the proverbial closet years ago when I said I was gay. After everything I went through for THAT, saying I'm a brony didn't take much effort at all really. 

[Shadow Wind 56]

Well considering I put it on Facebook, have a R.D. patch, and have R.D. card sleeves... FLIP YES I'M OPEN ABOUT IT! Plus if anyone has a problem with that, they're more than welcome to take it up with me, because I'll defend my broniness.

[Sunny Shimmer 259]

No one in real life knows that I like MLP. It's my secret.

[hfiosdhvsdovsdio 86]

I'm in kinda a weird state where my family and all my friends know but i'm still not comfortable with watching MLP when they're around or wearing MLP related clothing which is even weirder since I have a shirt which i've wore a few times but i'm very uncomfortable wearing it at school, at home, or just anywhere in public, anyone else like this?

[Brony Lounge 102]

Just a update from me, its not that I cant or don't want to come out as a brony (Because I really want to go to convention!)

Its that I actually cant, my parents hate bronies, potentially because they saw a pedophile a long time ago that said they were a brony (I really doubt they actually were) and I'm worried I will get them telling me all bronies are like this 24/7 and in my group of peers Ive spent a long time making friends and a select few idiots have only just stopped picking on me, hence I'm not going to risk losing all the progress

 

Though there is one person I'm thinking of telling, do you think I should do it (And how do I get my parents to stop thinking all bronies are pedos without coming out?)

[Frostgage 7,975]

Firmly so. To be honest I'm surprised it's not more common

[KatonRyu 1,033]

I've never been in it. I like the show and I've never really seen a reason to hide that. I'm not 12 years old anymore, when I was afraid of what people might think if they found out I liked 'girly' stuff. I like a lot of kids' shows these days and MLP is just one of those shows.

[Vennax 58]

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[Riganthor 484]

Just a update from me, its not that I cant or don't want to come out as a brony (Because I really want to go to convention!)

Its that I actually cant, my parents hate bronies, potentially because they saw a pedophile a long time ago that said they were a brony (I really doubt they actually were) and I'm worried I will get them telling me all bronies are like this 24/7 and in my group of peers Ive spent a long time making friends and a select few idiots have only just stopped picking on me, hence I'm not going to risk losing all the progress

 

Though there is one person I'm thinking of telling, do you think I should do it (And how do I get my parents to stop thinking all bronies are pedos without coming out?)

show them the brony documentary made by john de lancie

[Brony Lounge 102]

show them the brony documentary made by john de lancie

Sadly I don't think thats a option, I feel like most likely im going to be in the closet till the end, however perhaps I may come out to a select few people

[Ponies4Bronies 394]

I think you're right in the sense that it shouldn't be a big deal, but there are definitely people who would react with real hostility if they found out their child/friend/whatever is a brony. It's unfortunate but it's definitely a thing in some cases. But you're right, most people are just over-thinking it.

Sure, I have felt that too when my family and friends found out, but making it a big deal only makes it worse. Just be casual about it and don't give them anything to work with. And I'm sure that their reaction won't be as bad as coming out as a homosexual. Also don't feel like a victim for your bronyness, the victim complex of this fandom is one of the main reasons why we get so much more hate. Real victims are people who get hated for things they can't change.

[twiia 1,843]

I suppose I'm still in the closet, I mean most people don't know I'm a brony and I'd rather not tell them

[alpinefroggy 451]

Nope I am not the closet at all. Cat came out of the bag very quickly and I was fine with it. Yeah it's awkward but who gives a rats bum?

 

I also hate the term in the closet for bronines. Its not comparable for where being in the closet is for the lgbt.

[Luminance 2,186]

I'm fully open. At first my family didn't think through but eventually they just tend to grow on it. I just wished that it wasn't so hard to explain to people outside your family.

[xSummyx 59]

I'm a girl, which probably makes it a tad more acceptable, my I rave non stop to EVERYONE about how amazing this show is oh my god. 

My online and real life friends/family think I'm being childish, but hey (no pun intended), at least this show makes me happy.

[Drunk Not I Am 1,070]

Defiantly still in the closet, Xbox friends and a very few  friends from highschool  know, but broad majority and family haven't a clue, and i'm still super afraid of them knowing.  

[Varrack 1,080]

 

I've never really been in the closet concerning MLP; certainly not since I started watching the series in earnest.  I typically encourage fans to disregard the opinions of detractors when it comes to being open about their interest in the show, but, when I became an MLP fan, I was already in a position where it didn't seem all that difficult to be open.

 

I guess you could argue that it's even "weirder" for someone my age (thirty-three, currently) to be interested in MLP - and in precisely the way that I have been interested.  If you agree with that notion, the fact that I don't hide it had ought to show any of you teens and twenty-somethings that you can adopt the same policy.  It really seems an odd thing to have to keep from other people; particularly if they're people who care about you.

It's harder when you're in high school surrounded by judgemental teenagers and you're being raised by a family is religious and conservative. The idea of "coming out" concerning MLP would be a terrible move in my case.

[TwilightAngel 109]

There's something called the Brony closet? Wow

[Attack of the Pwns 894]

I was in the closet during my first year or bronying, but now I only keep it from certain people. It's less a question of me being shy about it now than "do I really want to deal with this person pestering me about it?" Sometimes the answer to that question is no, so I just don't bring it up. I can imagine it being much harder for younger folks and teens to be open about liking MLP because those age groups place a lot of emphasis on the importance of what they like and how it supposedly defines them. As they get older, I think most people realize that what a person likes is just a part of who they are and it's ok to have different interests. Basically, it gets better.

This perfectly sums up where I'm at with the whole thing, as well. This is because relatively few members of my family have access to the internet or to anything that would give them an accurate idea of what is currently "popular". So trying to explain to them that there are hordes of men ages 16-30 that watch My Little Pony on the internet together would be like walking in and telling them I'm from another planet. They aren't the kind of people that would react negatively to my bronyness, but explaining it to them would be so awkward it wouldn't be worth it. As far as my friends are concerned, if it's relavent to the conversation I'm not afraid of bringing it up, but that scenario rarely if ever presents itself.

[Detritus 258]

I'm reluctant to use the term "closet" for this, but given that it's already in the thread title, I'll just roll with it.

 

 

I'm halfway out of the closet now. Half of my family knows, and the other half doesn't. I will probably let the rest of them know at some point, but I don't feel up to it just yet.

 

I just recently told my mother about it, and now I'm dreading the possibility that she might get me some MLP related gift for my birthday... Ugh... I did tell her not to buy me anything MLP related, but I'm incredibly hard to shop for, and given that MLP merch is everywhere, the temptation might be too great for her.

[Rawzy 1,302]

Only me, my close friends, and my brother know that I am a brony, I never told any of them, they al found out eventually. To me the show is just an interest, I don't need to go telling everyone on Earth that I watch the show

[darkwingmare 1,319]

Neigh. It's not out that I like MLP specifically. I'm a girl though, but even if I would be a guy, I don't feel like telling anybody would matter, they've got nothing to do with it anyway. What would change? Talking about it? We do that on the forums.. Being accepted? It's just a cartoon show you like, it shouldn't change a single thing.

 

Most people know I love cartoon in general. Not SPECIFICALLY this show, because no one cares. People know that I like plenty of cartoon shows. That's enough for me.

Edited April 11, 2016 by darkwingmare

[The Crimson Cross 7,532]

I've been watching the show since Season 2 of FiM, but Look; I don't really go around proclaiming my favourite shows and interests.

'In the closet' just sounds like it's a dirty secret or something.

 

In all seriousness, I just do what I want because it's fun. But really, I will watch TV and browse the web in my 'me time'. There's no reason you have to Bring the subject of MLP up in conversation and there is nothing to be ashamed of if you prefer to keep it to yourself.

Just doing whatever feels comfortable is right for me.

[power strike 198]

ya still am apperently only a few friends...and some exes know about it but as for parents and others no one really knows about it.