ManaMinori 4,145 April 8, 2018 Share April 8, 2018 I can't tell you guys just how much I appreciate the fact that goth ponies have been getting more more screentime in this series. For starters, i feel like the iclusion of gothic ponies challenges the stereotype of traditional mythical horses (primarily unicorns) being all sunshine and rainbows, pure maiden shpeal. There are many, many misconceptions about "goth", which many mistake for "emo", and I feel like episodes such as "Fake it Til You Make It" and "Rarity's Boutique" don't really put the goth ponies in the proper light, treating them more like emos rather than goths, which is disappointing. However, I appreciate them being included in the show, if only they were focused on long enough to allow them personalities and development beyond their miscategorized stereotype. 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...
Ganondox 899 April 8, 2018 Share April 8, 2018 Goths are just a fashion stereotype in the show, they aren’t fleshed our characters because the show hasn’t needed to flesh them out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,850 April 9, 2018 Share April 9, 2018 A little goes a long way. And yes there are many misconceptions regarding goth today, and like the people mistaking the valley girl accent as a millennial stereotype, people idiotically assume goth was born in when Hot Topic sprouted from the damned mall. Stop appropriating my generation's stereotypes and our own temperal appropriations!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarston1 5,959 April 9, 2018 Share April 9, 2018 So far they have all looked pretty cute had interesting designs, so I can't say I would be opposed to seeing more goth ponies in the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleks 1,993 April 9, 2018 Share April 9, 2018 I'm always glad to see more goth ponies, and goth Fluttershy was a highlight of the last episode, IMO. Generally, subcultures in Equestria would be an interesting topic for an episode, although I doubt that we'll ever see something like that. I'm still hoping for a pony gothic rock band though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManaMinori 4,145 April 10, 2018 Author Share April 10, 2018 On 4/8/2018 at 5:57 PM, cmarston1 said: So far they have all looked pretty cute had interesting designs, so I can't say I would be opposed to seeing more goth ponies in the show. honestly though, I'd appreciate the ones we have getting a sliver of development before they throw in any more, just for the sake of aesthetics. 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...
Wonderbolt Slipstream 263 April 10, 2018 Share April 10, 2018 I like seeing all kinds of characters, including goth. I have to do better... WE HAVE to do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD 17,254 April 10, 2018 Share April 10, 2018 The fact they look more colorful than most blend background ponies, I don't mind them. ♪ "I practice every day to find some clever lines to say, to make the meaning come through"♪ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetolebob18 728 April 10, 2018 Share April 10, 2018 Hell's Bells kid. I'm (just barely) old enough to remember the 50s & the Beats (later Beatniks) & I don't think they originated the stereotype either. I remember that one of their things was that they didn't applaud, just snapped their fingers https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/howl-parts-i-iihttps://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/howl-parts-i-ii (IDK, maybe the Lost Generation, post WWI?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD 17,254 April 11, 2018 Share April 11, 2018 (edited) On 4/8/2018 at 5:19 PM, Nightmare Muffin said: Wait a second...... I just realized that this colt is (or might be) Edward Scissorhand ponified version. His outfit and a cutie mark of an snowflake kinda give it away. Edited April 11, 2018 by TBD 5 ♪ "I practice every day to find some clever lines to say, to make the meaning come through"♪ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadOBabe 18,997 April 11, 2018 Share April 11, 2018 I think Inky Rose's model rocks it best!! 1 Check out my artwork any time: http://shadobabe.deviantart.com/ "OMG; You are such a troll. XD" - PathfinderCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManaMinori 4,145 April 11, 2018 Author Share April 11, 2018 2 hours ago, ShadOBabe said: I think Inky Rose's model rocks it best!! too bad we still lack a name for him 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...
RDDash 19,166 April 12, 2018 Share April 12, 2018 On 4/8/2018 at 4:19 PM, Nightmare Muffin said: I can't tell you guys just how much I appreciate the fact that goth ponies have been getting more more screentime in this series. For starters, i feel like the iclusion of gothic ponies challenges the stereotype of traditional mythical horses (primarily unicorns) being all sunshine and rainbows, pure maiden shpeal. There are many, many misconceptions about "goth", which many mistake for "emo", and I feel like episodes such as "Fake it Til You Make It" and "Rarity's Boutique" don't really put the goth ponies in the proper light, treating them more like emos rather than goths, which is disappointing. However, I appreciate them being included in the show, if only they were focused on long enough to allow them personalities and development beyond their miscategorized stereotype. Is that Edward Scissorhoofs? Almost felt like an terrible OC when he first show up, but now when I look at him, I can see the resemblance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Brush 103 April 12, 2018 Share April 12, 2018 On 4/9/2018 at 5:15 AM, Oleks said: I'm always glad to see more goth ponies, and goth Fluttershy was a highlight of the last episode, IMO. Generally, subcultures in Equestria would be an interesting topic for an episode, although I doubt that we'll ever see something like that. I'm still hoping for a pony gothic rock band though. best profile picture in existance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainstorm 4,106 April 12, 2018 Share April 12, 2018 I wonder if that pony in "Fake It till you Make It" was either faking it or going through a phase, cause his Cutie Mark was a snowflake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleks 1,993 April 12, 2018 Share April 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Mystic Brush said: best profile picture in existance It's not like the futility of existence can be made better with a gothic profile picture... but it helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Brush 103 April 13, 2018 Share April 13, 2018 10 hours ago, Brainstorm said: I wonder if that pony in "Fake It till you Make It" was either faking it or going through a phase, cause his Cutie Mark was a snowflake. I don't think cutie marks determine what your fashion sense is... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainstorm 4,106 April 13, 2018 Share April 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Mystic Brush said: I don't think cutie marks determine what your fashion sense is... I know, it was only a theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflame 189 April 19, 2018 Share April 19, 2018 I was happy to see my profile pony make a comback as well as seeing Inky Rose and apparently Edward Scissorhooves. It’s good in general that there are different types of background ponies/supporting characters to make them stand out and show different view of Equestria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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