Has Being a Brony Changed Your Life? How?

[spas-ticShotty 3,584]

I've been a lot respectful of people's opinions, and I try to be more respectful in general to people, although I still admittedly act mostly the same, being lazy, somewhat-spoiled, stubborn and rude when I'm in a bad mood. I'm sorry, it's just this dark side I have that I try to hide but will reveal itself if I'm in a bad mood

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

I affected me personal in one positive and odd sounding way. I used to kinda keep my inner nerd/fanboy locked up, but I enjoy this fandom so much I said the hell with it and turned the little *Squee* loose on the world.

 

On a more serious note it's actually gotten me off my butt and using my latent writing skills to write fan-fiction. It's also done wonders to kill my inner cynic and bring back those memories of a more careless time from when I was a kid.

[Twiliscael 3,960]

Seems like you got hit pretty hard by the hate train. If your friends won't talk to you because of this, then they aren't true friends at all. As for me, all that being a brony had done to my life is made me more accepting of people over the internet. Instead of trolling someone or making fun of them, I actually try to help them out.

[Modphase 1,271]

Well. being a non-closet Brony has made me learn one thing. Most of the people at my school are awesome and they love and tolerate Even the people I know who aren't Bronies thinks that it's awesome that I'm part of this great fandom. Except for some hate by a couple of people, being a Brony has made my life even better. It also made me give less of a crap about what people think about me. I love it!

[That Colt 42]

Nope my life has not changed in the slightest... Of corse with my personality and autism and ADHD watching a girly show is not out of charicter for me.

[~Sugar Sprinkles~ 638]

Not really. I am rather the same person. It has affected my life cause I took a new liking I guess...but other than that, I dont act different

[Acoustic Cloud 2,202]

It has affected a lot on the good side

but nothing on the bad side... yet.

bu once a family member finds out....

dayum.

[Tyroq 344]

If being introduced to a whole pile of new music and artists that I never would have known about counts, then buck yeah!

 

Oh, also getting in my car at the God-forsaken hour of 7:30 in the morning and driving for nearly 5 hours to be at a meetup in Chicago with a bunch of people I've never met before to sit on the grass and listen to opera...

And meet John deLancie.

And make MLP cake art for my birthday.

And carve MLP pumpkins with my dad for Halloween.

 

So yeah, things have changed because of this crazy show. Yay.

[Flow 1,629]

To tell you the truth, it did because the show had made me into a happier person and less pessimistic.

[That Pony Guy 9]

MLP has definitely changed my life it has truly made me a nicer, happier and just all around better person. I just wish people would be more open to try it.

[Guest]

The show itself hasn't overly changed who I am, but becoming a brony has definitely changed my life. So many things would have never happened to me had I not become one, great things.

[TheFabulousPony 102]

No one cares that I am a brony lol It hasn't changed my life (apart from making it happier and giving me more laughter hehe).

[PyRE4243 51]

Definitely. It has pulled me out of depression, I know it sounds strange, but I was quite depressed before I was introduced into MLP, it made me a much happier person, also it has reminded me of some important morals, which have allowed me to re-make some of my old friends.

[Scarfy HOOVES 310]

it's made me less popular in school and with the girls. I suppose this is a side affect that comes with having a crush on ponies....it makes girls think your weird lol

[Night Shine 767]

 

Sorry, I found that a couple days ago and kind of just had to post it.

 

Actually though, the show has made me think twice before saying anything judgemental, on almost any subject. I also feel obligated to 'stand up' for more things than before.

[Scarfy HOOVES 310]

 

Sorry, I found that a couple days ago and kind of just had to post it.

 

idk got how ones social life can be better do to being a brony. i mean if anything it's worse aside of the obvious liking pony reasons. but seeing how most of my brony friends are online it makes my IRL interactions even worse and less likely to happen

[indySkye 39]

omg yes!

 

after years of not talking to my ex, one of my friends linked me his Facebook page. He had a picture of Pinkie Pie so we started talking and became good friends again. I then started to talk to his brony friends and made new brony friends yada yada... basically became more inseprable to people I don't usually hang out with.

My family and best friends don't care as much, they do tease me at some points but I don't care... They know I have fixations with certain fads, I'm very enthusiastic about my obsessions.

 

becoming a brony has affected my talent too. I tend to sing a lot of pony songs and it seemed to help me become better in singing- preparing for kareoke nights

[Scatterbolt 15]

I cannot say i have been affected by it at all except for a few friends on facebook added, I keep all brony related posts behind a filter. Your dad calling them all gay little weirdos tells me that he probably would not be very accepting of your interest or anything that is not typical guy stuff. I know that at that age people can be kind of mean spirited, I know from experience, but that was a while ago.

Edited August 22, 2012 by Scatterbolt

[Tacit Moon 100]

It has a bit as all things we encounter change us.
 

Edited July 3, 2016 by Tacit Moon

[Acoustic Cloud 2,202]

What has it given me? well... It's a very long story, but looking at the OP, I think i am allowed)

 

Yes, the day, or should I say night, I first watched MLP:FIM. Well I remember just surfing youtube out of an unusual boredom. I saw a related video called "What is wrong with My little pony", I thought, "Huh, probably making fun of the show, I'll give it a look." So I clicked on it and there I was watching this review of MLP:FIM. And in no way did he diss on the show, he was actually a brony. He went on to talk about how the show had good adult humor, and how it made men question the "why should i do it this way?"

 

So I then went on to watch a high school kid's presentation on MLP:FIM. And after seeing multiple accounts of people watching this show. I gave it a chance.

 

I found full episodes on Youtube. Sat down and watched a random one, it was a CMC episode. I thought to myself... "hmmm, well it wasn't lame, I'll give another one a go." So there I watched another... then another.

The next night I couldn't fall asleep, so I pulled out my laptop... "Hmmm... I should watch another." so i did.

I then started to question if I was still straight, if i was getting all homo.

I kept watching... NOPE! Straight as ever. I just added a whole new spectrum to the person that is me.

 

Now I am in severe depression. Suicidal even, but seeing these candy colored ponies, and watching with a smile has given me some days of happiness out of all the dark clouds.

 

So I couldn't really hide it anymore... so I told my mom, who announced it to the whole household. My life was in shambles. Hated myself even more than I used to.

 

Then... I found the forums. These forums brought a new outlook on the fanbase I didn't have. I saw art, fiction, and have talked with the amazing followers of the show. My life had hope once more.

 

So I let everyone know, If anyone asks me, I tell them. I figure, well what's the worst they can do? kill me? Ridicule me, with which they have. It has brought my father against me... He makes fun of me daily, on social networks and in front of my peer group. But instead of letting it get the best of me... I smile and say, yep, that's me.

 

Now I find myself here... I have a new output for my artistic skills in art and writing. I get to practice this daily among this group of people that don't know me, yet accept me for who I am.

 

All in all, the show has given me a new well of confidence in who I am. I can stand proud of who I am even when the people around me push me down. I have been given this fandom to tell people the struggles and gain support. I have been given many opportunities to express the things that I love.

 

Now this isn't some sappy story of how my whole life is changed, but this is a part of me that years from now, I wouldn't ever be able to forget. And I think that is what the show has given me.

Not merchandise, Not entertainment, But perspective...

Edited October 28, 2012 by Rainbow Dashey

[SilverNote 124]

I agree with this Being a Brony is sometimes a hard life. That is, only if you make it hard. Sometimes the only answer is to be open and tell everyone that you're a Brony. Don't hesitate, it really helps. Even if some people think you are weird, there is still a 61% chance they will still talk to you

[ImperialFoxes 17]

Being a Brony is never easy. I mean all the constant hate for it. But I saw the brighter side of it. Ponies made me more social than I thought it would. It also opened my mind for new ideas. I have weird friends and they simply accept me for it. If friends leave you for it, they were never your friend. So I say Be calm and Brony on.

[Shining Star 33]

This is my first thread so I hope I don' t mess it up. Anyway I was just curious how ponies have changed everypony else's life. Well with me I was depressed and working a dead end job. Ever since ponies have came into my life I have been happier, have a better job, and have been overall a better person. It has taught me a lot and..... I am not very open with it but... I think I am going to start being a lot more open. And if haters don't like it too bad. I think there should be more bronies in this world and a lot less haters.

[PonyEcho 1,610]

erm, it hasn't changed a damn thing for me , i mean to me its just another thing i have an obsession for and it serves as a distraction, actually i would go as far to say it is my most effective distraction next to comic.

 

 

and NO.......JUST NO, hater are necessary and bronie need to come to terms and accept that fact hell we should be thanking them.

 

also Welcome to the forums *throws confetti*

Edited November 9, 2012 by PonyEcho

[~Asuka <3~ 867]

It's distracted me, that's for sure. I guess they also let in for some positive thinking as well. Without them, there probably wouldn't be many positive influences on life for me.

 

Besides that, nothing major.

Edited November 9, 2012 by Dash Is Best Pony