Do You Want MLP to Address More Serious Issues? Which? How?

[Ponymon 5]

I never really thought that Twilight would be immortal, I think only the important princesses (Luna and Celestia) are immortal.

 

Twilight is important in her own way.

[Aeon Of Dreams 115]

Perhaps they could do it with references to Gilgamesh with the same moral; it is a fruitless endeavor and not worth it. The long term implications of immortality are rather terrible as well.

 

In general I don't think they will do it though, but if I were writing it then I might include something like that if I really wanted/had to make such an episode.

Edited April 24, 2013 by The Oneiromancer

[TheMarkz0ne 962]

I know it's a kids show. But I think having an episode of homosexual acceptance would work out wonders. It would have to be between two females though. Because most of the characters in this show are female. Do you think MLP would benefit from a pro gay plot. Have a focused morale at the end

[Betez 1,734]

Not to bash anyone; I'm 100% supportive of gay acceptance, but I feel like an episode about it is a little out of place from the rest of the episodes.

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

Oh hell no, I don't say that from a moral perspective(I'm pro-everyone''s-rights myself), I say that from a "we-don't-need-to-open-anymore-cans-of-worms perspective because we've been through enough bullshit to last a lifetime. We don't even need to touch that one at all. You don't poor gas on a open flame and expect a good outcome. 

Edited April 27, 2013 by Shoboni

[Harmonic Revelations 8,835]

I know it's a kids show. But I think having an episode of homosexual acceptance would work out wonders. It would have to be between two females though. Because most of the characters in this show are female. Do you think MLP would benefit from a pro gay plot. Have a focused morale at the end

How about this,

 

 

no, no, and hell no.

 

 It's a kid's show, and it isn't meant to push lobbyist agendas. In fact, it takes simple logic to assume that such a controversial topic is likely not to be covered on such a main stream show, and much less My Little Pony. I do not want such a topic to be covered on one either, and for good reason.

 

I watch shows like that to escape politics, not have them jack-hammered into my brain.

Edited April 27, 2013 by Harmonic Revelations

[Titan Rising 2,156]

No.  This is probably the worst idea for a cartoon I've ever heard and the second that this happened I would abandon this show completely

 

No offense

[An Old Head 4,816]

Not to bash anyone; I'm 100% supportive of gay acceptance, but I feel like an episode about it is a little out of place from the rest of the episodes.

 

Got it in one. Some ethics can be covered by kids' shows such as MLP, but supporting homosexuality generally falls under the "love people for who they are" lessons that have come by in... pretty much every episode. An episode would be out of place.

 

There are tendrils to things such as the pro-or-anti-gay-rights scene that are practically political. If kids wanted to learn about that, they'd talk to their parents. We watch MLP for the ponies, not for the politics.

Edited April 27, 2013 by Flipturn ツ

[Sugar Cube 4,843]

While I don't have a problem with homosexuality, I don't want MLP to become controversial or upset anyone, so for that reason alone I would have to say no. I don't want any homosexual relationships in the show. A big reason why I love MLP is because it rarely focuses on any relationships, even straight ones. It's a show primarily aimed at young girls, who really shouldn't be thinking that much about romance in the first place. Trying to teach them about same-sex relationships only complicates things. And I like seeing the ponies enjoy life without romance, because you can find romantic stories in any media ever. MLP shows that there's more to life than just romantic love.

 

I think some things are better left to the imagination of the fandom. If the fans want to pair up two characters of the same sex, then that's fine, but it's far too controversial of a subject for Hasbro to try and do. Trying to pull this off would do more harm to the franchise than any possible good that would come from it.

Edited April 27, 2013 by Sugar Cube

[Paianis 489]

Oh please, just...just......no. Given that we've already got One Bad Apple and cutiemarks for ponies to bash about in the show, one concerning homosexuality would seem a bit redundant, annoying, and blatant fan service. Hopefully none of the writers reads this thread.

[TheMarkz0ne 962]

to expand on my pro gay message. What if we could have en episode where they address death. Like Celestia teaching a character not to fear death, since death is inevitable and we must all face it one day. Also have.....THAT episode.. you know what I'm talking about. Have them talk about "where do ponies come from" They can subtly talk about sexual reproduction. Kids should be learning these things

 

I mean Rarity almost died when she was falling before Rainbow saved her

Edited April 27, 2013 by TheMarkz0ne

[Pinkazoid 3,493]

Ehh no.

 

While i don't really care about people's sexual preferences, i'm sure no one would ever think this is a good idea. It's a show for little kids, that's what makes it good, if they were going to turn it into that, you might as well make an episode about Religion. It'll be controversial because, guess what? Even people in OUR fandom, sometimes don't approve of gays.

[Gone for good 1,593]

you know why the hell not, but like lol how would you properly do an episode about homosexuality without making it really friggin' weird?

[Windwaker 194]

Oh please, just...just......no. Given that we've already got One Bad Apple and cutiemarks for ponies to bash about in the show, one concerning homosexuality would seem a bit redundant, annoying, and blatant fan service. Hopefully none of the writers reads this thread.

 

HEY! I liked One Bad Apple. In fact,it's my favorite show in the whole series!

 

Anyway, NO! NONONONONONONO!

 

NO HOMOSEXUALITY! IT WILL CAUSE CONTROVERSY! 

[Sugar Cube 4,843]

Again, I think it's too controversial, and that's something MLP does not need.

 

On death: Maybe. I do think death is something kids need to know about, and there are seeds planted for a possible death-centered episode, what with Applejack's parents and all, but it would be difficult to pull that off, and it's not necessary. They can always keep it subtle.

 

On sexual reproduction: Absolutely not. It's a child-friendly cartoon, not sex education class. Not everything needs to presented in this show. Some material should be off-limits, and with good reason. We don't need a "where do ponies come from" scenario because we had Baby Cakes, so it should be clear enough that baby ponies come from the hospital.

Edited April 27, 2013 by Sugar Cube

[Sunnerino 182]

I, myself, am gay, but I think this is a terrible idea, and extremely controversial, I mean, just look at Derpy: she wasn't even meant to be offensive, yet it started a whole controversy, with parents of kids that watched the show.

[Scootalove 10,689]

Let me think, no.

 

I have nothing against homosexuality or any other sexual orientation but, I don't think that it is a good idea. Probably, if it was religion it would be a good idea. But, like I said a episode like that won't be present in a kids show.

[Pinkazoid 3,493]

Oh yea

 

Remember the huge arguments when Feeling Pinkie Keen aired?

 

How people said it was about Religion?

 

and how it was all wrong, and that there was no true moral

 

And, that was just an assumption by some folks, nothing in the show said "This episode is about Religion"

 

How will people react if they're directly told the episode is about homosexuality?

[Hansel 1,512]

I don't really think that there should be an episode that deals with homosexuality, or any sexuality. It seems pretty inane. 

 

Having an episode which involves a same-sex couple would be fine though.

Edited April 27, 2013 by Hansel

[Paianis 489]

Oh yea

 

Remember the huge arguments when Feeling Pinkie Keen aired?

 

How people said it was about Religion?

 

and how it was all wrong, and that there was no true moral

 

And, that was just an assumption by some folks, nothing in the show said "This episode is about Religion"

 

How will people react if they're directly told the episode is about homosexuality?

Thats weird, Feeling Pinkie Keen is quite possibly my favourite episode of the entire series. I'll admit the ending was a bit bodged though, I think the writers regretted it in the long term and apparently said that they would rewrite it if they could. Going a bit off topic though.

[Scootaloodle 1,622]

I think it could work if they used subliminal messaging somehow, like maybe one of the characters sort of makes a hint she's not really into guys but then the episode is about something else that can reflect the whole idea of being gay.

 

But personally I don't want to see any kind of boyfriend/girlfriend relationship stuff and that applys to straight, gay, bi or any other sexuality. I kinda like MLP not having much of that with the odd thing here and there like Spike having a crush on Rarity, and when Big Mac and Cheerlie had there thing

[Dr. Love 88]

I like to think of Equestria as a place were everyone is accepted (as long as their not evil) and a place absent of the same issues as us humans, like presidential elections and terrorism (if you don't count a changeling invasion as terrorism), so I think an episode focused on homosexuality would be pointless and would cause controversy, and personally I don't like listening to butthurt christians whine about our "radical liberal ideals". 

[Nohbdy 4,108]

As per consensus, no. However, I'd be interested in the implications of such an episode, should it exist.  

 

Homosexuality is a huge deal in the 21st century. Along with such issues as violence, the economy, and immigration, gay (or LGBT in general) rights undoubtedly ranks among the most controversial issues in our age. Naturally, any production that focuses--or even mentions--such an issue will also be controversial. 

 

So, what if MLP devoted an episode to it? We know that MLP has pushed the message of acceptance many times. Racial issues are explored in such episodes as Bridle Gossip and Over a Barrel. Likewise, episodes such as Sweet and Elite dealt with class division. Still others, including (but certainly not limited to) Look Before You Sleep, Call of the Cutie, Fall Weather Friends, Feeling Pinkie Keen, Green Isn't Your Color, Luna Eclipsed, Hearth's Warming Eve, Family Appreciation Day, Read It And Weep, Dragon Quest, Hurricane Fluttershy, One Bad Apple, and Keep Calm and Flutter On have all touched upon, in one way or another, the issue of acceptance. 

 

Most of the issues that have been explored have already existed for centuries or even longer. The public has had time to digest them long enough. Race? Most people would agree that there should be no problem there. Class? Same thing. Personal differences? Certainly. The religious implications of Feeling Pinkie Keen may be more controversial than most, but it wasn't directly expressed, and it definitely wasn't in-your-face.

 

Different story with homosexuality. Although an episode could work in the context of acceptance, the PR fallout will be extreme. Gay rights have only recently taken center stage in public policy. The world is still highly divided on the issue. Undoubtedly, any attempt to make such an episode would be met with swift and vitriolic criticism. It would, at the very least, spark flamewars across the Internet. That's if it were allowed to air at all. Some will welcome it, but many others will condemn it as leftist propaganda or what have you. It won't be pretty. The target audience probably won't care much, but the adults will. Politics does that, see? 

 

So, yeah. No. 

[Eureka 1,119]

It's a kid show XD. In straight, but I DO support gay people, but you gotta remember that this show was targeted for young kids. I don't think their parents would like an episode revolved around homosexuality. But hey, it could happen on Equestria Girls or something?

[PonyRocker95 106]

It's a kid show XD. In straight, but I DO support gay people, but you gotta remember that this show was targeted for young kids. I don't think their parents would like an episode revolved around homosexuality. But hey, it could happen on Equestria Girls or something?

I agree with Eureka on this one. I have really good friends who are gay although I don't support that kind of thing but even though it would be teaching kids about that kind of thing, parents would freak! Remember how they freaked out over Derpy Hooves because she was "making fun of disabled people"?