Are you attracted to ponies? (platonic attraction)

[Crystal Sparkle 344]

Well as I mention time and time again, I have a deep deep deep love for Twilight, which you all probably know by now. I mean how can anyone not like her? She's smart, powerful, kind, confident...

 

...and just downright sexy!

 

 

Ooooh Sweet Celestia what I wouldn't do for a chance at that...!

Edited April 24, 2012 by Crystal Sparkle

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Now if only she was bi...

 

Yyyyyyyeah even I'm not touching that with a six foot wingspan. Not that there's anything wrong with it, (my first and only girlfriend is bi) but I'd be banned to the moon faster than I could say "bananas." Edited April 24, 2012 by Steelquill

[Crystal Sparkle 344]

Yyyyyyyeah even I'm not touching that with a six foot wingspan. Not that there's anything wrong with it, (my first and only girlfriend is bi) but I'd be banned to the moon faster than I could say "bananas."

 

Oh well, a girl can dream, can't she?

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Well as I mention time and time again, I have a deep deep deep love for Twilight, which you all probably know by now. I mean how can anyone not like her? She's smart, powerful, kind, confident...

 

...and just downright sexy!

 

 

Ooooh Sweet Celestia what I wouldn't do for a chance at that...!

 

WHOAH! HellOOOOOOOOO NURSE! . . . . Yeah I'm trotting on thin ice here, and Pony Hell is right beneath it.

 

Oh well, a girl can dream, can't she?

 

If you want I could write up a quick one-shot. I'm just not familiar with *clears throat* how that works. Sorry. Edited April 24, 2012 by Steelquill

[Crystal Sparkle 344]

WHOAH! HellOOOOOOOOO NURSE! . . . . Yeah I'm trotting on thin ice here, and Pony Hell is right beneath it.

 

If you want I could write up a quick one-shot. I'm just not familiar with *clears throat* how that works. Sorry.

 

Hey! You can look, but don't touch! She's mine!

 

I'd would like that I'd take just about anything with Twi in it.

[Queen Cassie 3,057]

 

*snip image*

 

 

You can't do this to me. Why must the lines be blurred. Why?

 

Seriously, I have this self-imposed code not to view the ponies as sexual creatures. I fear I am losing that battle with each saucy tag on EqD.

 

I believe I have an appropriate song to describe how you feel right about now, Spoony.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq24Ysg_Ib4

 

Now if only she was bi...

 

Fun fact: Twilight's color scheme matches up perfectly with the bisexual identity flag.

[Crystal Sparkle 344]

Fun fact: Twilight's color scheme matches up perfectly with the bisexual identity flag.

 

So...there is hope! *inhales* Yay~

[Steel Accord 6,660]

I believe I have an appropriate song to describe how you feel right about now, Spoony.

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=uq24Ysg_Ib4

 

 

 

Fun fact: Twilight's color scheme matches up perfectly with the bisexual identity flag.

 

Not just Spoony! I love Mando and now I owe him my soul for this song!

[Yellow Diamond 7,568]

I believe I have an appropriate song to describe how you feel right about now, Spoony.

 

http-~~-//www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq24Ysg_Ib4

That's pretty accurate, I think. The song leads me to imagine a parody of typical beach/pool scenes where the character in question---generally female, unless you like watching Casino Royale just for Daniel Craig in a bathing suit---emerges from the water in an alluring fashion---except Fluttershy trots out meekly soon after flipping her wet mane and all that jazz.

 

Oh, Fluttershy. What have you done?

Edited April 24, 2012 by Thereisnospoon303

[Steel Accord 6,660]

That's pretty accurate, I think. The song leads me to imagine a parody of typical beach/pool scenes where the character in question---generally female, unless you like watching Casino Royale just for Daniel Craig in a bathing suit---emerges from the water in an alluring fashion---except Fluttershy trots out meekly soon after flipping her wet mane and all that jazz.

 

Oh, Fluttershy. What have you done?

 

 

Dude! Your shame is my pleasure! Tell me more of your insecurities. Nah I kid. Seriously, don't feel bad about it. When it comes to fictional characters to have crushes on, you could do a lot worse than Fluttershy. As long as one would treat her like a gentlecolt, I see no problem in admiring her beauty. Eurydice got nothing on Fluttershy!

 

I once felt the same way. If I may be so bold, you don't want to think of her that way because you consider her pure. You fear your affections would taint her. I understand, just remember. What is more pure than the physical and emotional intimacy shared by soul mates?

 

* Imagine Fluttershy trotting down the aisle toward you. Angel Bunny holding the rings beside you. Your best friend smiling proudly. She makes it to the altar and greets you with a nervous smile.

 

 

Before you even realize it. She says "I do." You lift her veil . . .

 

 

 

 

Everypony cheers and the party begins!

 

 

You dance with her. Spinning through the air, she giggle like the happiest girl in the world!

 

The evening closing, you make your way to the carriage and retire to the suite.

 

 

I'm sure you can fill in the rest.

 

. . . Do those desires feel as dirty now?

Edited May 17, 2012 by Steel Accord

[Flutterash 41]

 

Dude! Your shame is my pleasure! Tell me more of your insecurities. Nah I kid. Seriously, don't feel bad about it. When it comes to fictional characters to have crushes on, you could do a lot worse than Fluttershy. As long as one would treat her like a gentlecolt, I see no problem in admiring her beauty. Eurydice got nothing on Fluttershy!

 

I once felt the same way. If I may be so bold, you don't want to think of her that way because you consider her pure. You fear your affections would taint her. I understand, just remember. What is more pure than the physical and emotional intimacy shared by soul mates?

 

* Imagine Fluttershy trotting down the aisle toward you. Angel Bunny holding the rings beside you. Your best friend smiling proudly. She makes it to the altar and greets you with a nervous smile.

 

 

Before you even realize it. She says "I do." You lift her veil . . .

 

 

 

Everypony cheers and the party begins!

 

http-~~-//www.youtube.c...h?v=5E8q0h2ooWY

 

You dance with her. Spinning through the air, she giggle like the happiest girl in the world!

 

The evening closing, you make your way to the carriage and retire to the suite.

 

 

I'm sure you can fill in the rest.

 

. . . Do those desires feel as dirty now?

 

 

Dude! Your shame is my pleasure! Tell me more of your insecurities. Nah I kid. Seriously, don't feel bad about it. When it comes to fictional characters to have crushes on, you could do a lot worse than Fluttershy. As long as one would treat her like a gentlecolt, I see no problem in admiring her beauty. Eurydice got nothing on Fluttershy!

 

I once felt the same way. If I may be so bold, you don't want to think of her that way because you consider her pure. You fear your affections would taint her. I understand, just remember. What is more pure than the physical and emotional intimacy shared by soul mates?

 

* Imagine Fluttershy trotting down the aisle toward you. Angel Bunny holding the rings beside you. Your best friend smiling proudly. She makes it to the altar and greets you with a nervous smile.

 

 

Before you even realize it. She says "I do." You lift her veil . . .

 

 

 

Everypony cheers and the party begins!

 

http-~~-//www.youtube.c...h?v=5E8q0h2ooWY

 

You dance with her. Spinning through the air, she giggle like the happiest girl in the world!

 

The evening closing, you make your way to the carriage and retire to the suite.

 

 

I'm sure you can fill in the rest.

 

. . . Do those desires feel as dirty now?

 

Don't do this to me. Just don't. I've been able to think of the ponies on a purely aesthetic and squeeing way until now. I've resisted the saucyness

 

YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Don't do this to me. Just don't. I've been able to think of the ponies on a purely aesthetic and squeeing way until now. I've resisted the saucyness

 

YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME

 

It seems my powers of narrative packed more evocative punch than I thought! I'm sorry. I too, see all of them in a squeeing fashion. To me, that just increases the appeal! As I've stated elsewhere, for demisexuals like myself, it's emotional connection that fosters physical attraction. My brain does not distinguish between romantic affection and . . . well desire. The latter doesn't happen until the former. Fluttershy's adorableness made me instantly melt inside. But it wasn't until I discovered more of her character that I started to develop feelings for her. At that point, Fluttershy + cute = hot. So assuming I'm a particular case, you could just view the above as an amusing thought and pass it off as just Fluttershy's happily ever after. Adorable, but not what YOU want. I hope that helped. Sorry again.

[Yellow Diamond 7,568]

 

Dude! Your shame is my pleasure! Tell me more of your insecurities. Nah I kid. Seriously, don't feel bad about it. When it comes to fictional characters to have crushes on, you could do a lot worse than Fluttershy. As long as one would treat her like a gentlecolt, I see no problem in admiring her beauty. Eurydice got nothing on Fluttershy!

 

I once felt the same way. If I may be so bold, you don't want to think of her that way because you consider her pure. You fear your affections would taint her. I understand, just remember. What is more pure than the physical and emotional intimacy shared by soul mates?

Oh, I know I could do a lot worse. Truth be told, I don't have a crush on Fluttershy---I would be more inclined to have a crush on Twilight or Pinkie---but that semi-saucy picture was one of the first which completely blurred the line for me between humans/humanoids and ponies. I think it had something to do with the features of the stomach and the pose: they looked a lot less equine than most other pieces of pony fan art without making her out as some sort of bizarre, creepy, bipedal humanoid horse. I think Fluttershy is cute and pretty in a completely platonic manner. That's effectively where the aforementioned line is drawn for me.

 

I'll say it outright: I don't get aroused by ponies. They lack the significant physical traits for me to find them sexually attractive. That picture left me somewhat aroused, and I'm a bit befuddled. I gave a plausible explanation, sure, but finding one of the ponies sexually attractive was not something that passed through my mind seriously until that picture popped up on my screen. I've come across some very saucy ponies pics over the past few months; none of them hold a candle to Fluttershy in that picture.

 

Bear in mind, I'm not trying to be a stick in the mud. I'm just baffled that it happened.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Oh, I know I could do a lot worse. Truth be told, I don't have a crush on Fluttershy---I would be more inclined to have a crush on Twilight or Pinkie---but that semi-saucy picture was one of the first which completely blurred the line for me between humans/humanoids and ponies. I think it had something to do with the features of the stomach and the pose: they looked a lot less equine than most other pieces of pony fan art without making her out as some sort of bizarre, creepy, bipedal humanoid horse. I think Fluttershy is cute and pretty in a completely platonic manner. That's effectively where the aforementioned line is drawn for me.

 

I'll say it outright: I don't get aroused by ponies. They lack the significant physical traits for me to find them sexually attractive. That picture left me somewhat aroused, and I'm a bit befuddled. I gave a plausible explanation, sure, but finding one of the ponies sexually attractive was not something that passed through my mind seriously until that picture popped up on my screen. I've come across some very saucy ponies pics over the past few months; none of them hold a candle to Fluttershy in that picture.

 

Bear in mind, I'm not trying to be a stick in the mud. I'm just baffled that it happened.

 

As was I! I know what you mean by some of those other pieces of art that crawled from the Uncanny Valley. The first time it "happened" for me was when Youtube comments were being perverted on a Fluttershy video. I got a bit angry that they could be so slanderous, but NOT at viewing her as the subject. That's when it clicked that I saw Fluttershy in the "potential partner" mindset. Needless to say I freaked out a bit. Tell me, do you recall my theory on "the reverse uncanny valley?" I believe I posted it somewhere here.

 

So anyway, Pinkie is bouncing down the aisle! Nah I kid. (That's becoming a catchphrase. I've never had a catchphrase!)

Edited April 24, 2012 by Steelquill

[Flutterash 41]

It seems my powers of narrative packed more evocative punch than I thought! I'm sorry. I too, see all of them in a squeeing fashion. To me, that just increases the appeal! As I've stated elsewhere, for demisexuals like myself, it's emotional connection that fosters physical attraction. My brain does not distinguish between romantic affection and . . . well desire. The latter doesn't happen until the former. Fluttershy's adorableness made me instantly melt inside. But it wasn't until I discovered more of her character that I started to develop feelings for her. At that point, Fluttershy + cute = hot. So assuming I'm a particular case, you could just view the above as an amusing thought and pass it off as just Fluttershy's happily ever after. Adorable, but not what YOU want. I hope that helped. Sorry again.

 

Oh, I was just joking, don't worry, Even if I wanted to think about them in that way, I can never do it. I've read clop fics, surely, and got a little aroused by them, but is more over the act than the characters. I've seen the pictures, and they amuse me. Ponies are just so cute, I don't have any problem with it. That said, I don't like species crossing (there go Gilda and Spike. I don't have much problem with Discord somehow, and Zecora can strike the barrier,she's equine), and I don't like humanization or human in Equestria. At this point I've only seen one humanization fic that I liked. So everything's cool ,bro :3

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Oh, I was just joking, don't worry, Even if I wanted to think about them in that way, I can never do it. I've read clop fics, surely, and got a little aroused by them, but is more over the act than the characters. I've seen the pictures, and they amuse me. Ponies are just so cute, I don't have any problem with it. That said, I don't like species crossing (there go Gilda and Spike. I don't have much problem with Discord somehow, and Zecora can strike the barrier,she's equine), and I don't like humanization or human in Equestria. At this point I've only seen one humanization fic that I liked. So everything's cool ,bro :3

 

Whew! Thank you. Much as I tease, I don't really wish to make others uncomfortable. I'm Steelquill, the friendliest troll!

[Prince Lightning Da Cute 619]

Oh . . . . well in that case!

 

 

Light RP time! *watching from a cloud*

 

*she opens her eyes*

FS: Oh Steel! I . . . um . . . didn't see you there.

Me: You looked so content. I thought it rude to disturb you.

FS: Thank you.

*longing gazes*

Me: Have I told you lately that I love you?

FS: hehehe Only an hour ago.

Me: Really? Time sure flies and so do I! GERONIMO!

*splash*

*Proceed to child-like splashing scene*

 

Both very good reasons. Interesting considering that there personalities do indeed clash. Here's a little treat for the heart!

 

You're working part-time at Sweet Apple Acres:

 

 

You are serenading outside the window of the Carousel Boutique:

 

 

Sweet dreams.

 

You earned more than my respect for that short RP my friend

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Oh, I was just joking, don't worry, Even if I wanted to think about them in that way, I can never do it. I've read clop fics, surely, and got a little aroused by them, but is more over the act than the characters. I've seen the pictures, and they amuse me. Ponies are just so cute, I don't have any problem with it. That said, I don't like species crossing (there go Gilda and Spike. I don't have much problem with Discord somehow, and Zecora can strike the barrier,she's equine), and I don't like humanization or human in Equestria. At this point I've only seen one humanization fic that I liked. So everything's cool ,bro :3

 

Gilda and Spike? I don't even want to think about THAT one! Would that one human fic happen to be "Her Whole Dang Heart" by Crowley?

 

You earned more than my respect for that short RP my friend

 

Please, I could have kept that going for paragraphs! And that was just the foreplay! (I will never make that joke again.) I kept it brief so the mods wouldn't call me on RPing on a non-RP thread. Though it's pretty easy when you are the only participant.

[Flutterash 41]

No, I just meant Gilda and Spike paired with anypony (Rainbow/Rarity, respectively)

 

I don't have the name right now, but Fluttershy meets a guy who promises to take her to the gate that leads back to Equestria, they have to cross the USA in a short amount of time

[Proctra Music 335]

Well, you see this is a very back and forth topic with me. I can honestly say there are connections between the ponies and 'us' (being humans). Derpy is great and amazing and cute, clumzy everything I love. I could say I'm honestly attracted to her in a way. I wouldn't be able to completely agree with myself though. If you were to be in love/ attracted you would be with a horse in the end. A horse..•_•.. if your saying a full translation from ponyville to my door I'd say sign me up baby! I will agree with you..................... lady.....sludge.....pony :l

Edited April 24, 2012 by Derpy Mooves

[Steel Accord 6,660]

No, I just meant Gilda and Spike paired with anypony (Rainbow/Rarity, respectively)

 

I don't have the name right now, but Fluttershy meets a guy who promises to take her to the gate that leads back to Equestria, they have to cross the USA in a short amount of time

 

"The Kindness of Strangers" I LOVE that story! Particularly because it's set in a time that predates the franchise entirely. Asaji is not a brony sent to Equestria. He's just a man who decided to help Fluttershy out when she needed help.

 

Well, you see this is a very back and forth topic with me. I can honestly say there are connections between the ponies and 'us' (being humans). Derpy is great and amazing and cute, clumzy everything I love. I could say I'm honestly attracted to her in a way. I wouldn't be able to completely agree with myself though. If you were to be in love/ attracted you would be with a horse in the end. A horse..•_•.. if your saying a full translation from ponyville to my door I'd say sign me up baby! I will agree with you..................... lady.....sludge.....pony :l

 

I can see why you would be hesitant to go "all the way" as it were. That said, nopony seems to have a problem with Liara, and the closest evolutionary ancestors to the Asari I can guesstimate would be some kind of eel or cephalopod. Really the ponies are pretty divorced from horses. Do YOU look like a chimp? Certainly there's a strong resemblance, but we are not the same thing.

 

So...there is hope! *inhales* Yay~

 

There's also the canonically lesbian Lilpip. Who resembles Twilight in many ways.

 

[Parties like Pinkie 385]

I actually did a kind of experiment on the matter.

 

I took a magnetized picture of myself, and held it up to as many pictures of the ponies as possible.

 

Nothing connected.

 

So, no, I am not attracted to Ponies at all. :3

Edited April 25, 2012 by Parties like Pinkie

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Touche!

[Proctra Music 335]

Well played sir.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

For physical arousal, I cite my very first post on this or any site. In cases like Spoon's where the line is somewhat "blurred" in just the right way.

 

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According

to Professor Masahiro Mori's "Uncanny Valley" when something is meant to look human but isn't, our brains automatically notice the things that aren't human. The same can be said of the opposite. C-3PO is funny because he is, in some ways, the most identifiable and human character even though he's visibly made of metal and circuitry. When something's clearly not human, it's human qualities stand out.

The ponie's human features, hair, eyes, smile, body language etc. are clearly apparent in contrast with their cartoon animal appearance.

 

When watching Mandopny's song Somepony's Waiting,the lyrics described them so well and evoked the feelings again, but this time without the trepidation. It clicked! It wasn't attraction to the ponies themselves, but what they meant in my head and heart. (Grab your INCEPTIONs it's about to Jungian up in this joint!) You see, according to Carl Jung, humans are hardwired to recognize certain things at a base level and are individual brains interpret them in different ways. (Dragons being common across mythology for instance.) The Mane 6 fit into ideal feminine archetypes. The little ones get their role models but our developed brains see past the cartoon and recognize the kind of people they represent.

Thus any "sexual attraction" boasted on the internet, I humbly submit, is typical bravado covering up a deep seated emotional stimulus. Your brain recognizing the things you REALLY want in a relationship.