A bit worried today. (EDIT)

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

So today my friends found out I'm a brony. They called all bronies "immature faggots" and think I have problems. That's not the biggest problem, however. The real issue is that they're planning to watch the show "just so they can make fun of me" (exact quote) for it. These people, my best friends, are now mocking me for having different tastes and on a topic they don't even know anything about. My worry is that they'll watch the show with the intent of hating it, hate it, then never shut up about how bad it was to them.I'm kind of stuck here, and this might be a hopeless cause, but does anypony have any suggestions?Edit: I also forgot to mention the fact that one of them said "do you buy the dolls too?" I don't own any of the "dolls" for the record (although I do secretly want a Fluttershy plushie), but the fact that they assumed something like that is just stunning. No offense to anyone who does have any of the pony figurines, I mean I want a plushie.Edit 2: Just to show how shocking this was, one of these friends said, and I quote, "So this weekend I'm going to watch My Little Pony and play Minecraft (I'm a fan of the game and he hates it without having played it). That's it, I'm going to devote my entire weekend to it, then I'm going to make fun of you for it." I actually couldn't believe what I'd heard, but he really was serious. I kid you not.EDIT 10/2/12: I showed one of my friends the first full episode (part 1 and 2) of season 1. He said that while there were "some references that he could see could be enjoyed, there was still too much 'cutesyness' in it that it's still a show for little girls." I said there was one episode more that he had to see (of course I'm referring to "Sonic Rainboom"), but other than that I'm having mixed reactions. At least the reaction wasn't completely negative, I guess, but does anypony have any further suggestions?

 

EDIT 12/27/12: Just to clarify, he said he won't judge us for liking the show, but he's just not interested in watching more, which is fine by me, honestly. As for another of my friends...he's a different story.

Edited December 27, 2012 by whoovesfan7698

[Brave Hooves 113]

Some friends you've got there. Don't worry, I have a feeling at least one of them will end up liking it. I know a few people that watched it with the intent of hating but ended up as bronies.

They don't know what they're getting into!

[Juggler 345]

I was very much a like your friends before, I wanted to watch the show just so I could hate on it, not on a specific person, but on the whole brony phenomeon. But as you see I became a brony even though I watched it with the intent of hating it. Maybe it will be the same case for your friends?

[sleepyhead. 174]

If they reacted that way to finding out you were a Brony, you have to stop and think about whether or not they're real friends or not. A real friend wouldn't have reacted so negatively to finding out their friend was a Brony.

 

I'd say ditch them. You may think they're your best friends but like I stated a true friend sticks by you and accepts you for who you are; they don't call one of their best friends a 'gay faggot' and watch a show with the intent of harassing their friend about it.

 

I'm sure you can find kinder friends at school. But if one of them becomes a Brony after watching MLP, that would be pretty funny.

Edited October 1, 2012 by sleepyhead.

[Driz 1,552]

These people, my best friends, are now mocking me for having different tastes and on a topic they don't even know anything about.

 

First of all, they can't be considered your friends at all if they make fun of you for having unusual tastes. :|

 

Anyway mate, just ignore it. If you like the show, you just can't bother with other people's twisted and blind opinions. They may end up hating the show, but again, not everyone likes it. It's just a matter of opinion.

 

Ignore them and keep being proud of yourself. That's all I can say.

[Rain Dance 131]

First of all! Don't let anything then i mean ANYTHING they say get you (Shaziik's words). If this is something they bully you for they are the ones with real problems and i would even say they are not your real friends if they act like this. Friends that judge their friends based on a TV Show they haven't even seen yet have real problems.

And as Prince Solaris said. One of them will probably end up liking it.

Edited October 1, 2012 by Rain Dance

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

Some friends you've got there. Don't worry, I have a feeling at least one of them will end up liking it. I know a few people that watched it with the intent of hating but ended up as bronies.

They don't know what they're getting into!

 

I really hope you're right, I'm kind of at a loss here. I don't mean to sound like a pity party here, but, honestly, I thought that being a non-closet brony would make me a happier person (I've only been a non-closet one for a while), but the opposite seems to have been the case. Again, sorry if I sound like a pity party.

Edited October 1, 2012 by whoovesfan7698

[Dimitri Hammer 3,645]

I watched the show because it was the one of the last things I was going to do. I am rather happy that I watched it. My friends were rather mocking but now they all accept me. It was hard enough with me being a Soviet Commie!

[Rain Dance 131]

So today my friends found out I'm a brony. They called all bronies "gay faggots" and think I have problems. That's not the biggest problem, however. The real issue is that they're planning to watch the show "just so they can make fun of me" (exact quote) for it. These people, my best friends, are now mocking me for having different tastes and on a topic they don't even know anything about. My worry is that they'll watch the show with the intent of hating it, hate it, then never shut up about how bad it was to them.

 

I'm kind of stuck here, and this might be a hopeless cause, but does anypony have any suggestions?

 

You can read this thread if you want anymore help from me though. Writing almost the same thing as you just did helped me alot http://mlpforums.com/topic/33452-today-i-just-wanted-to-beat-my-teacher-up/page__hl__today%20just%20wanted%20beat

[Shift 4,272]

Well, that sucks.

 

Anyway...If your friends really think that you are a...what you just said....just because you have an opinion then that makes me thin they aren't your true friends. Hater's gonna hate, lovers gonna love.

 

In fact...I have an idea.Ask them to watch all of A Canterlot Wedding, just the first part. Then ask if they would like to see the second part.

 

 

Sorry, that's all l can really say about this.

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

For those of you pulling that not true friend card, a quote to think about:

 

"A friend walks away when you insult them.

 

Your best friend calls you something worse."

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

For those of you pulling that not true friend card, a quote to think about:

 

"A friend walks away when you insult them.

 

Your best friend calls you something worse."

 

Known for being a meme person, I used the "Condescending Willy Wonka" technique on them, but it was really to no avail. They just can't accept that the show isn't just for little girls anymore. Not to mention they're probably going to be watching the pilot episode, and worse, probably only one half of it, so they won't be able to form an accurate opinion of the show.

 

So, yeah, I'm screwed.

Edited October 1, 2012 by whoovesfan7698

[Zerrodo 104]

When I first decided to watch MLP, I was doing so because I was convinced it'd be horrible and that I'd find it so bad I'd laugh. But when I watched the first episode, I had been reeled in. I needed to know what happened next, so I watched the second episode. By then I knew that it was much better than I had expected.

 

So why am I telling you this? Because it is very likely that one or more of your friends will end up liking it in a very similar way. They'll give it a watch intending to mock it and then wind up in love. Is it possible that won't happen? Sure it is. But I have a feeling that if they are really your true friends, whether they like MLP or not, they'll put it behind them in the end. However; if they constantly tease you and continue to be asses about it, I think you need to find a new crowd of people to spend time with.

Edited October 2, 2012 by YeahManWAZZAP

[Discorded Bluenote 126]

Some friends you've got there. Don't worry, I have a feeling at least one of them will end up liking it. I know a few people that watched it with the intent of hating but ended up as bronies.

They don't know what they're getting into!

 

I love when this happens. Can you tape them watching it? >:3

 

Just kidding. Really. If they really hate it, they wouldn't watch it. They are just falling into bait like a fish on a hook.

[Lunastep 34]

OPTION 1

Step 1: Get body builder friends that are bronies too

step 2: Tell your friends to knock it off

Step 3: They disagree? Tell your muscle friends what they are saying about bronies.

 

OPTION 2

Step 1: Work out daily

Step 2: Get ripped and become stronger than all your friends

Step 3: Pick out each friend one by one and beat them up seperately ( most likely you wont be strong enough to take on all at once ) for calling bronies faggots ( Make sure you warn them before the beating )

[Ad Foedera Cresco 188]

I say don't listen to them

Atleast one or a few might become Bronies themselves (tends to happen frequently with the same primary inentions)

Ditch them if they're ACTUALLY hating on you, I know friends can kidd sometimes, but just ask casually "Yo dudes, are you actually like, hating on me for bieng a Brony?" or however you'd translate that to how you'd talk, If they say yes, then find better friends.

And...

Don't worry about it! This is jump some small bump in the past, all they'll do is just hate on you for like.. a week? afew days? depending on how big the impact was, but then they won't care anymore and go on with their close-minded lives.

It's something not to worry yourself about, you'll forget about it after the years' end. (most likely next week or so)

 

(P.S: I want a Fluttershy Plushie too, pretty bad acculy Don't judge me I have my reasons)

Edited October 2, 2012 by Ad Foedera Cresco

[RazzyJam 1,519]

I am actually curious to see what happens. I would bet money one of them ends up liking it.

 

But Im with everyone else here, some "friends" who dont accept you for you.

Guess thats the 21st century for you.

[One 498]

Wow those are some nice friends you got there, I wonder where you got them. I would sure love to hang around people that make fun of my differences in video game and show selections.

 

Like seriously, if they can't accept it and make fun of you then they aren't your friends, they're bullies. Self centered ignorant bullies.

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

I want a Fluttershy Plushie too, pretty bad acculy Don't judge me I have my reasons

 

Believe me, I'm not judging you, I have my reasons too. The only problem I see is that I have to tell my parents I'm a brony first, otherwise they won't understand why I bought a stuffed pony and brought it home. Still, it'll happen...eventually.

[Brave Hooves 113]

I really hope you're right, I'm kind of at a loss here. I don't mean to sound like a pity party here, but, honestly, I thought that being a non-closet brony would make me a happier person (I've only been a non-closet one for a while), but the opposite seems to have been the case. Again, sorry if I sound like a pity party.

 

I'd rather not keep secrets like this but do anyways, I don't know why since letting them out is so much easier on you. I wouldn't worry since I'm sure at least one will like it, I mean sure they'll make fun of you for a few minutes if they don't like it sure, but if this shit persists for such a long time then I would find a new group and not associate with those jerkdicks. A great and accepting group is hard to find though. Shit like this is why I choose to stay a weird recluse.

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

But Im with everyone else here, some "friends" who dont accept you for you.

Guess thats the 21st century for you.

 

Tell me about it. I'm really surprised at their reactions, and they even tried to bring other people in to this by telling them about it right in front of me! Of course, I tried to explain it, but who would really listen to me after they've been so bluntly told something like that. Thankfully, I don't think many people heard it, but it still surprised me.

 

I am actually curious to see what happens. I would bet money one of them ends up liking it.

 

I hope so. If anything happens, I'll be sure to update on it. This may actually turn out better than expected!

At least, I hope so...

[Zygen 6,066]

I don't know if they would really be your friends if thats the case. Just ditch them or something. I'm sure you can find better people, ones who will actually accept you for who you are.

I imagine one of them may like the show after watching it. I'd laugh if that happened.

I'd probably just ditch them unless they come back and apologize sincerely.

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

I'd rather not keep secrets like this but do anyways, I don't know why since letting them out is so much easier on you. I wouldn't worry since I'm sure at least one will like it, I mean sure they'll make fun of you for a few minutes if they don't like it sure, but if this shit persists for such a long time then I would find a new group and not associate with those jerkdicks. A great and accepting group is hard to find though. Shit like this is why I choose to stay a weird recluse.

 

Oh, don't make any mistake, telling people about this secret was by NO means easy. In fact, not to chain to another article, but I did write out how I became a brony, and I think it easily shows that I had probably the hardest time coming out of the brony closet. (If you're interested in that article: http://mlpforums.com/topic/34765-how-i-became-a-brony/#entry816261. I know it's really long, but my story was a bit complicated, so it seems appropriate.)

 

I don't know if they would really be your friends if thats the case. Just ditch them or something. I'm sure you can find better people, ones who will actually accept you for who you are.

I imagine one of them may like the show after watching it. I'd laugh if that happened.

I'd probably just ditch them unless they come back and apologize sincerely.

 

I highly doubt any of them will apologize, too much pride. However, I would love it if even one of them liked it, it might give me some "extra ground", so to speak. But all I can do is hope everything goes well. I'll know by Wednesday for sure, so I should have an update on how everything went by then.

[Zygen 6,066]

Oh, don't make any mistake, telling people about this secret was by NO means easy. In fact, not to chain to another article, but I did write out how I became a brony, and I think it easily shows that I had probably the hardest time coming out of the brony closet. (If you're interested in that article: http://mlpforums.com...ny/#entry816261. I know it's really long, but my story was a bit complicated, so it seems appropriate.)

 

 

 

I highly doubt any of them will apologize, too much pride. However, I would love it if even one of them liked it, it might give me some "extra ground", so to speak. But all I can do is hope everything goes well. I'll know by Wednesday for sure, so I should have an update on how everything went by then.

 

Ok well I guess good luck on whatever happens, but like I said if things go sour I wouldn't hessitate to turn your backs on them. If they where true friends they wouldn't judge you. They'd accept you for who you are.

Honestly I don't have as much trouble leaving friends if I don't find them worthy friends because I'm pretty good at just being by myself. I don't really as strongly need friends as most people. Atleast thats what I've lead myself to believe.

 

Good luck anyways.

[Brave Hooves 113]

EDIT 10/2/12: I showed one of my friends the first full episode (part 1 and 2) of season 1. He said that while there were "some references that he could see could be enjoyed, there was still too much 'cutesyness' in it that it's still a show for little girls." I said there was one episode more that he had to see (of course I'm referring to "Sonic Rainboom"), but other than that I'm having mixed reactions. At least the reaction wasn't completely negative, I guess, but does anypony have any further suggestions?

 

The series pilot is probably not the best place to start off someone so cynical. It's a good way to get to know the characters but not exactly a good representation of how the rest of the series is. I suggest maybe showing them Applebuck Season or Griffon the Brushoff because they're probably just like Gilda at that stage. But Sonic Rainboom is good too. Who can say Dash isn't awesome for saving her friend's and her idols' lives while making a myth come true at the same time?

Edited October 3, 2012 by Prince Solaris