CastletonSnob 3,081 July 24, 2019 Share July 24, 2019 (edited) Which was more popular in its prime, MLP or Spongebob? I think MLP has a decent case for being as popular as Spongebob. Spongebob doesn't have conventions based around it. Edited July 24, 2019 by VG_Addict 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kion 7,407 July 24, 2019 Share July 24, 2019 Spongebob by far in the earlier seasons everyone loved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim&Venöm 20,018 July 24, 2019 Share July 24, 2019 Spongebob. By far. For one, it wasn't on an exclusive network. Being on Nick gave it a huge outlet and many more eyes to see it. Spongebob wasn't initially marketed towards little girls but kids in general. it's 'neutrality' for lack of a better term, broadened it's appeal. Being a straight up comedy rather than mix of SoL and adventure attracted more casual viewers. Spongebob is effectively a Sitcom if you think about it. It also didn't need to worry about being informative or having a thoughtful lesson to teach. It was just a bunch of dumb fun for 22 minutes. Kids love that. And finally, when you mention Spongebob, people think the cartoon. When you mention MLP, they think the toys. The show was always the focus for Spongebob. For MLP, it was toys first, show second. The Simpsons doesn't have conventions. Pokemon doesn't have solo conventions. Game Of Throne's doesn't have conventions. But they have magnitudes bigger name recognition than MLP. Heck, MLP doesn't even have the biggest name recognition in it's own company. G.I. Joe and Transformers take that cake. Think of it less as MLP having as many fans as Spongebob, and more MLP having better fans than Spongebob. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megas 27,984 July 24, 2019 Share July 24, 2019 Spongebob was a cultural phenomenon when it came out and it's effects are still felt today. FiM was popular had a big impact, one that'll help it be taken more seriously by both it's company and it's audience, but it still has an unfortunate stigma it's trying to shake off. To put it simply, MLP was popular while Spongebob was a cultural icon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,081 July 24, 2019 Author Share July 24, 2019 53 minutes ago, Denim&Venom said: Spongebob. By far. For one, it wasn't on an exclusive network. Being on Nick gave it a huge outlet and many more eyes to see it. Spongebob wasn't initially marketed towards little girls but kids in general. it's 'neutrality' for lack of a better term, broadened it's appeal. Being a straight up comedy rather than mix of SoL and adventure attracted more casual viewers. Spongebob is effectively a Sitcom if you think about it. It also didn't need to worry about being informative or having a thoughtful lesson to teach. It was just a bunch of dumb fun for 22 minutes. Kids love that. And finally, when you mention Spongebob, people think the cartoon. When you mention MLP, they think the toys. The show was always the focus for Spongebob. For MLP, it was toys first, show second. The Simpsons doesn't have conventions. Pokemon doesn't have solo conventions. Game Of Throne's doesn't have conventions. But they have magnitudes bigger name recognition than MLP. Heck, MLP doesn't even have the biggest name recognition in it's own company. G.I. Joe and Transformers take that cake. Think of it less as MLP having as many fans as Spongebob, and more MLP having better fans than Spongebob. MLP might not even be the most profitable of Hasbro's IPs. I think Transformers is still Hasbro's main cash cow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyoshi Frost Wolf 42,026 July 24, 2019 Share July 24, 2019 Ever since his introduction, Spongebob has been an animation powerhouse, far beyond what MLP has been in the modern era. What disappoints me with that is Spongebob only deserved that kind of godlike status during its first 3 seasons. After that, with Stephen's original departure, the show tanked in quality and charm and it lost almost all of its subtle humor that it had before, while MLP I would say stayed consistently good through most of its run, with some definite bumps in the road. Somehow Spongebob continued to get more popular while it was actively degrading in quality. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, this society loves its trash. Those first 3 seasons of Spongeybobby though, they are friggin' strong. Sadly FiM, even with the Brony fandom, still couldn't escape the bullshit gender stereotypes of this society and was still labeled as such so it never had a chance to truly be an icon like Spongebob because of this culture's self-fulfilling prophecy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here No Longer 5,283 July 24, 2019 Share July 24, 2019 This really isn't a fair comparison. Early SpongeBob wins easily. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kion 7,407 July 24, 2019 Share July 24, 2019 Yea when Spongebob first came out everyone love the show and not everyone loves mlp. Plus Spongebob is still going after 20 years and probably has more merchandise than mlp does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cirrus. 1,093 August 18, 2019 Share August 18, 2019 SpongeBob by far. Unfortunately the title "My Little Pony" might as well be a giant stop sign for a lot of people who would otherwise actually like the show. 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...
Sparklefan1234 176,735 August 19, 2019 Share August 19, 2019 SpongeBob no question. He's become the Mickey Mouse of our generation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicEnergy 23,240 July 26, 2020 Share July 26, 2020 SpongeBob was probably more famous than MLP. *totally not up to any shenanigans* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Gallagher 33,615 July 26, 2020 Share July 26, 2020 (edited) Spongebob has been around for eleven years longer than FiM so that's a bit of an unfair advantage. I don't like Spongebob at all anymore because it just became too stupid and I think I just moved on. It doesn't matter which one is more famous. The truth is that FiM wins hoof down! Edited July 26, 2020 by TomDaBombMLP 1 Signature made by the amazing @Sparklefan1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardust 642 July 29, 2020 Share July 29, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 10:42 PM, TomDaBombMLP said: Spongebob has been around for eleven years longer than FiM so that's a bit of an unfair advantage. I don't like Spongebob at all anymore because it just became too stupid and I think I just moved on. It doesn't matter which one is more famous. The truth is that FiM wins hoof down! Yeah it was better earlier on then it just got so silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Pink One 13,525 July 29, 2020 Share July 29, 2020 Pinkie vs patrick Apple jack vs sandy Squidward vs twilight? Rainbowdash vs....? Rarity vs...krabs or maybe filthy rich should? Larry vs bulk biceps? Fluttershy vs......mis puffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleButt 8,680 July 29, 2020 Share July 29, 2020 Spongebob is more popular definitely. But at least MLP didn’t become just absolute lunacy like spongebob did in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splashee 28,589 July 29, 2020 Share July 29, 2020 What is a SpongeBob? When I stopped watching toddler stuff, they had something called Teletubbies, is that it? Maybe Bananas in Pyjamas? MLP is way more recognized. I have known about MLP my entire life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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