Steve Piranha 29,419 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 From what I've seen of Andrea in interviews and such, she seems to be a little more on the introverted side compared with, say, Tara Strong. That may have a lot to do with preferring her personal space. Andrea says she's not like Pinkie or Fluttershy, but it seems to me like she's definitely more like Fluttershy than Pinkie. Yeah, I believe I've read that some where a while ago. In fact, she used to be a child actress, but she left partly because she has stage fright. Another evidence of her introversion is........ just compare her tweets with Tara Strong's :-P Sig by Discords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cirrus. 1,089 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 (edited) Yeah, I believe I've read that some where a while ago. In fact, she used to be a child actress, but she left partly because she has stage fright. Another evidence of her introversion is........ just compare her tweets with Tara Strong's :-P Andrea also doesn't like to hear her recorded self (go figure). I HATE hearing myself recorded too. Edited July 13, 2016 by Cirrus. 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...
King Sejong 859 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 Is it enough to just meet Andrea Libman? That's a feat by itself, to meet a cast member from Friendship is Magic, most of us might never see, this sense of wanting to hug her seems entitled, whinny complaint. Andrea Libman is a mature woman, and we are suppose to be adults, so respect her show of affection, remember she is not Fluttershy nor Pinkie Pie, Andrea is a real person, distinct from the characters she voices, keep that in mind when you greet her, the same goes for Asheigh Ball and Tara Strong, be polite, be decent, and be respectful. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokemons are gaaay 113 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 She probably just doesn't like bronies...I think we all know how common people like her are. You freaking kidding me m8? It doesn't matter who the person in question is, she's just not comfortable with accepting hugs from older strangers. I wouldn't blame her! You never know what kind of illness the person in question is carrying. 1 Well, you've stumbled upon my post. Congrats I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedHoodedWraith 52 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 Didn't know this was something people felt deeply about but it's good to know now how not to act around her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NullAccount 287 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 I could be wrong, but I feel like at a panel I watched online she explained it, sotake this with a grain of salt, because it might be wrong. I feel like she said that it was because she didn't want to risk getting sick, because for a voice actor, getting sick means you can't work. I honestly can't blame her, and is well within her rights to reject. 3 https://mlpforums.com/uploads/signature_images/sig-32755.my_mlp_forums_signature_by_flutterfly761-d98iz9d.png[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuteycindyhoney 13,306 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 There is nothing wrong with not wanting strangers to hug you. 2 Thank you Sparklefan1234!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManaMinori 4,145 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 Just curious besides our views on how Andrea Libman has every right to reject a hug and needing her space from staggers, I am just curious if anybody else personally experienced this before or knew anyone else who dealt with this "rejection" before. How did you or the person feel and did you eventually not take it personally?*raises hand*I'm not a huggy person. I had been getting back into going to religious meetings less than a year ago. Someone I barely knew back then divebombed me for a hug. I grimaced, but tried to force a smile for politeness. Now, I will allow people to hug me if they ask first, becaus politeness, but it's still uncomfortable for me. 1 Under the Jellicle Moon- a site with cuteness, cat boys, and comic strips / Star Dreams Fanclub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phanact 333 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 Because a lot of us bronies, myself included, are pretty socially awkward and we sort of get these ideas in our head that they'll do it I guess? I'm not saying I expect a hug from anyone even remotely famous, but that's the only justification I can come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountNoLongerUsed 741 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 She probably just doesn't like bronies...I think we all know how common people like her are. Um, no, she just doesnt like hugs, at least not from strangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simeon Leonard 119 July 13, 2016 Share July 13, 2016 Another thing to consider is the time it would take to give scores, maybe even hundreds of hugs. Autograph lines are long enough with people getting signatures and photos; if VIPs start hugging everyone in line, it will take even longer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgis 574 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 What's wrong with refusing a hug with a stranger? I won't even hug my family members without being forced to, some people just don't like hugs. You should not feel down just because somebody is not as welcoming as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiratePony 8,475 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 I don't like hugs from strangers. When I'm famous, I won't hug either of you either. Well, maybe some of you. Seriously, I can't blame her. 2 Courtesy of @Sparklefan1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,850 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 She probably just doesn't like bronies...I think we all know how common people like her are. Not it at all. I'm particularly adept at people watching and analyzing behavior. Not just interactions with fans ... but with other staff. She simply isn't much of a toucher, and truth be told she isn't much of a conversationalist at times ... but signs of disliking the fans are simply not there. Hell ... she was one of four show staff that actually took a photo of my hat. I don't like hugs from strangers. When I'm famous, I won't hug either of you either. Well, maybe some of you. Seriously, I can't blame her. That's it! When you least expect it imma pop out from a bush and hug tackle you. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponylaces 1,870 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 I don't think it has to do with her liking/disliking bronies at all. Some people just aren't the huggy kind of person, especially with strangers. Plus, I can't imagine how many fans she meets everyday. I doubt she wants to hug all those people. A brohoof is quicker and it actually makes sense. 3 hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moved to Elsewhere 11,331 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 I would be happy enough just meeting her in person (which I have and even got a picture with her). Not everyone likes being touched. Heck, I'm starting to become uncofortable with being touched outside of my girlfriend and certain family members. You're not entitled to a hug from her. Be happy with just meeting her because her and that her and the show staff decided to even show up at the con. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlootahBabby 265 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 Can you imagine how physically exhausted you would be by the end of the day if you had to constantly be sitting down and standing up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddboy Olaf 10,628 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 I actually find it rather rude to expect a hug from her,when bronies should just be happy they get to meet her and get her autograph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cedar 1,408 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 Everyone has boundaries and limits. Andrea Libman's limit is hugs from strangers. Deal with it. 1 Roleplaying OC: Red Cedar - Cast Character: Applejack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesh 690 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 the stranger thing to me is that this topic implies everyone else is hugging up a storm. is that really the case? I've only been to two conventions, but the only hug I saw was when dustykatt gave me a sidehug as someone took our picture. 1 Send me pictures of ponies in hoodies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid 1,327 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 I noticed that during this year's BronyCon too, as like the last one. The thing is, I always got this sort of gut feeling that Andrea isn't really comfortable with all the attention and physical contacts she's getting, it's just something about the way she reacts to fanboying/fangirling and offers of physical contact that seemed really familiar to me, since I do have a handful of friends who virtually avoid such things like the plague. Hence, I never asked her for any form physical contact (I never asked for one from any VIPs to begin with), which is why I was genuinely surprised last year when she offered me a handshake last year. She did not this year, but I went with the traditional Chinese fist in palm gesture. In conclusion, please treat VIPs with respect, as you would with any other human beings. You would be quite surprised how many VIPs would really appreciate being treated like a normal person. Also, if the VIP in question prefers not to have physical contact, there are plenty of other ways to show appreciation, without the involvement of physical contact. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,850 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 the stranger thing to me is that this topic implies everyone else is hugging up a storm. is that really the case? I honestly gut laughed at that. If I had run into this topic two years ago I would have had the exact same thought. Truthfully I'm not much of a hugger, but when in Rome. But yeah ... at Babs there were plenty of 'hello hugs', 'see you tomorrow hugs', and 'goodbye hugs' ... and that's about it. Not many hugs just for the hell of it, unless it was late at night and people were drinking ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simeon Leonard 119 July 15, 2016 Share July 15, 2016 Can you imagine how physically exhausted you would be by the end of the day if you had to constantly be sitting down and standing up? I thought Andrea Libman handled this problem perfectly when it came to photos. Unlike the other VIPs who stood up for everyone wanting a photo, Andrea had an empty chair next to her so anyone who paid for a photo could simply sit down beside her rather than her have to stand up a bazillion times. So smart. Another little thing Tara Strong's line attendant did was write down your name on a post-it note so if you wanted your autograph personalized, you didn't have to waste time spelling out your name when you finally got to the table. Such a good idea! Little details like that must do a lot to help keep the lines moving. That said, they were still super long 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPBlast 597 July 16, 2016 Author Share July 16, 2016 I thought Andrea Libman handled this problem perfectly when it came to photos. Unlike the other VIPs who stood up for everyone wanting a photo, Andrea had an empty chair next to her so anyone who paid for a photo could simply sit down beside her rather than her have to stand up a bazillion times. So smart. I noticed both of these with Andrea, good idea for sure. Also I saw some bronies go in for a hug as Andrea was sitting down after a photo, it was quite awkward for sure as she backed off while sitting as it give sless reaction time compared to standing when you can move away. Its one thing to request a hug politely, but when a stranger in general just goes in for a hug its quite weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Piranha 29,419 July 16, 2016 Share July 16, 2016 I'm really surprised many of us are with Andrea with this. Most fans of celebrities call them out for something as small as this Sig by Discords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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