It happened. My parents found out.

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

Okay, so after showing a presentation for my Honors English class, they asked about a comment I'd made on Facebook about being a brony. Of course there was an awkward explanation about how the show isn't the same as what they think and I showed them this:

which they described as "Lord of the Rings for kids". I tried to explain further, but it seemed a lost cause at that point. They'd made up their mind, and I guess I got across that this isn't the G3 series they were probably thinking of. I think things went better than expected overall, but they still seem to think it's strange.

 

Well, that's my story for the day. Any thoughts?

Edited October 31, 2012 by whoovesfan7698

[Starshine 16,335]

You should've shown them the scene where Twilight Sparkle went all unhinged and giggled like a madmare behind the bushes. It always creeps out any neutral non-bronies.

 

But all in all, you are quite lucky there, they didn't freak out and outright questions your sexuality

 

"Lord of the Rings for kids"

I laughed

[Batbrony 16,055]

I'm sure they'll come around if they get to know a little more about it; maybe just try to ease them into accepting it with a parody vid or meme pic every now and then. My mom actually came around pretty quickly when I explained John DeLancie's role in the show. It's definitely a good start; I've heard far worse stories of parents discovering their kid was a brony, and I wouldn't be worried that they think it's a little strange. I think that for anypony new to the fandom, that's pretty par for the course.

Edited October 31, 2012 by Batbrony

[Lost Profile 644]

Do you feel better?

 

Yes: good, now you have one less thing to worry about when season 3 is out...

 

No: then screw you... Lol jk jk... Then stay in the closet

[AegisReflector 886]

I tell closet bronies all the time to show the whole Pinkamena Diane Pie scene where she goes batshit insane hosting a tea party with inanimate objects to their parents/haters. Not quite G3, is it now?

 

But good for you, buddy! At least you showed off your Brony persona to your parents and now don't have to hide anymore!

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

I'm sure they'll come around if they get to know a little more about it; maybe just try to ease them into accepting it with a parody vid or meme pic every now and then. My mom actually came around pretty quickly when I explained John DeLancie's role in the show. It's definitely a good start; I've heard far worse stories of parents discovering their kid was a brony, and I wouldn't be worried that they think it's a little strange. I think that for anypony new to the fandom, that's pretty par for the course.

 

I mentioned John DeLancie but neither of them know who he is. I tried to explain that, despite the mainly female cast, there's quite a lot to enjoy for older males. I also told them that there have been quite a few adult jokes made in the show as a way of gaining a bit of ground. Thanks for the advice, I'll try to ease them into it...wish me luck, these are the people who originally scoffed at the very idea of bronies (they read about it in the newspaper).

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

I say that you ended up well off. Some parents would be much less accepting and if I read into it they seem fine with it even if they don't understand it. I'm going to caution you against trying to force the show on them. I know some bronies who feel the need to share the wonders of MLP with everyone and while that is cool and all, realistically most middle aged people aren't ever going to like the show as much as we do. Not that you were going to do that or anything, but I just felt like caution was in order.

Congrats!

[Guest]

My mom caught me watching the show the other day. Quite awkward but really I couldn't care and neither should you. You have no reason to feel ashamed, there's nothing wrong with watching cartoons even if it's for younger audiences.

And that trailer was amazing, maybe I'll use that at some point

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

My mom caught me watching the show the other day. Quite awkward but really I couldn't care and neither should you. You have no reason to feel ashamed, there's nothing wrong with watching cartoons even if it's for younger audiences.

And that trailer was amazing, maybe I'll use that at some point

 

Thanks!

 

Also, I hate to say so, but it's kind of hard to feel that way. I mean, just today my dad was talking to me about how he did some "research" about bronies (I have no idea what my parents looked up, but he claimed this) and that I'm weird for liking the show. It just kind of makes me feel bad to know that now my parents look at me differently that they did before, in a negative way. I'm kind of stuck now, and I don't know what to say. I mean, should I tell them to watch an episode of the show, maybe something along the lines of "Return of Harmony" or "Sonic Rainboom" or do you think they won't like it and it will only hinder my cause?

Edited November 1, 2012 by whoovesfan7698

[Motion Spark 7,807]

that trailer was just epic!!!

 

OMG! I have chills all over my arms, it's amazing!

 

one of the top comments

"we are the most awesome group of losers."

 

man! if being a brony is being a loser, then I happy and proud the be the biggest loser ever!

[GreatPonyNui 6]

Their is a really obnoxious guy in my room. He always goes over to me and screams "BRONY" . I do not know what to do. I have tried to be proud of being a brony but when I try talk to him about love and tolerance he treats it like a blow to me. HE USES "BRONY" as an insult. I feel really sorry for gays because their name has become outright sinumous with 'sucky' so things like 'gay pride' becomes 'sucky pride'

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

 

 

Thanks!

 

Also, I hate to say so, but it's kind of hard to feel that way. I mean, just today my dad was talking to me about how he did some "research" about bronies (I have no idea what my parents looked up, but he claimed this) and that I'm weird for liking the show. It just kind of makes me feel bad to know that now my parents look at me differently that they did before, in a negative way. I'm kind of stuck now, and I don't know what to say. I mean, should I tell them to watch an episode of the show, maybe something along the lines of "Return of Harmony" or "Sonic Rainboom" or do you think they won't like it and it will only hinder my cause?

 

I'm sorry to hear that he said that, but given what he could have found when doing research ( clopfics, grimdark fan art etc.) it could have still gone worse. I'm going to stick to what I said before and say that if your parents don't seem like they would enjoy the show then don't try to force it. Placing myself in a parent's shoes, I might find it weird if my child liked watching ponies but I'd find it more weird if they repeatedly tried to force me to watch the show. You shouldn't feel the need to justify your interest in the show to anyone. I guess that all I have to say ultimately is that if they aren't forbidding you from being involved in MLP or mocking you for your interest then you're doing better than a lot of bronies out there. And let's face it, it it is a BIT strange that we're watching this show, but there isn't anything wrong with that. Just be happy that you can enjoy the show.

I hope everything goes well with your parents. Good luck!

[Guest]

Thanks!

 

Also, I hate to say so, but it's kind of hard to feel that way. I mean, just today my dad was talking to me about how he did some "research" about bronies (I have no idea what my parents looked up, but he claimed this) and that I'm weird for liking the show. It just kind of makes me feel bad to know that now my parents look at me differently that they did before, in a negative way. I'm kind of stuck now, and I don't know what to say. I mean, should I tell them to watch an episode of the show, maybe something along the lines of "Return of Harmony" or "Sonic Rainboom" or do you think they won't like it and it will only hinder my cause?

 

If he claims you're weird for liking the show you can always back up with the fact that there are millions of people watching the show. He certainly didn't do a lot of research if he thinks bronies are weird.

I don't think it would help very much to make them watch an episode. They would probably not watch it with an open mind and then it doesn't really matter. You could try but only if you're sure they would be open-minded.

I suggest you talk to your parents about why you think the show is good. You should also explain why there is nothing wrong with watching a cartoon even if you're not a child. Basically explain to them why you like the show and why they shouldn't think it's weird or wrong to do so.

[Dr. Vojislav Seselj 691]

It happened to me five days ago, and what happened was, my dad saw on my Skype RiverBankNut and some other guy was gonna convert. Then he found out about Tiarawhy. But i denied watching it *phew* But he blocked them from my Skype anyway.

 

Then my dad found my stash of season 2 episodes, opened one ep, skipped to the middle, and then saw Applejack in a garden, and then he started laughing his ass off. http://mlpforums.com/public/style_emoticons/default/dry.png

 

I've yet to explain why I like the show.

Edited November 1, 2012 by StefanSreto

[Shankveld 4,950]

I wouldn't describe mlp as 'lotr' for kids, but at least they see it as a little less feminine and probably won't judge you as harshly for it. A good idea might be to show them how many people your age also enjoy the show, so they don't think you're just a one off ~

[Cestler 9]

It went out better than some other people's parents. I introduced my dad to MLP while I was watching Lesson Zero. he looked at it and laughed...so he's not a brony but still likes the show in some way. Also...

What do they mean by "weird?" There may be two kinds of weird...

"Teen boys watch this? That's pretty weird...must be a good show, I guess..."=HARMLESS(Sorta)

"Bronies are weird cause they're watching a girly show."=BAD

So ask your dad what he means by "weird."

[Bronze Statue 9]

Yeah, my dad got pretty pissed off when he saw me watching the finale of season 2 on my computer. I guess that using the whole "Discord and Q are the same actor" thing might work with him.

[Shanks 10,816]

Knowing my parents if my Dad found out may he rest in peace he would probably laugh his ass off and might be a little confused as to why I am watching that, my Mom would probably be shocked and confused but I don't see either of them being too judgmental about it though my Mom might prefer I keep it to myself. I don't know how my brother would react but he would probably be the most likely to be judgmental. If I ever ran into that situation I would find some good footage of Discord and show them that, Discord had the Mane 6 the most beaten and broken they have been before or since.

[Creamy Arty 6,252]

Parents tend to find out everything about you that you don't want them to. They'll have you believe it's just because they're much craftier than you, but the reality is that's just how the world works. You want something kept secret? It'll sometimes find a way of making its way into full view of everybody, and the people you want to know the least are the most likely to find out. This phenomenon is driven by the same dark energies that power Murphy's Law. It's easiest to overcome by not fronting with anyone, and the consequences of taking that approach are usually easier to deal with.

 

Had you been open with your parents about this from the start, things probably would have gone better for you. I don't mean having a heart-to-heart with them over it, just not trying to conceal it. Things always look much different to parents than they actually are when they discover it for themselves than when you take things to them. It's another reason I generally discourage the practice of being a "closet" brony. If somebody knows their parents will hate/disown them for it then I'd say it's alright, but if somebody is uncertain then I think it's best to take a chance and be open about it.

 

Eliminating conspicuity from the start is most often preferable to attempting to clear a misunderstanding later on.

[iLegovideo 152]

Idk, I'm not like other bronies who try to hide their footprints, but I would be rather caught watching porn than saying I watch a show about ponies to my parents.

[Shanks 10,816]

Idk, I'm not like other bronies who try to hide their footprints, but I would be rather caught watching porn than saying I watch a show about ponies to my parents.

 

I know what you mean, I have been caught with that but even that wasn't anywhere near as awkward as having to explain this one incident to my mother that almost cost me my job. In my opinion I did nothing wrong, but other than that I am pleading the fifth on exactly what happened to cover my ass.

[ponyvangelist 732]

If You Can't Beat 'Em, Hoof 'Em

 

Their is a really obnoxious guy in my room. He always goes over to me and screams "BRONY" . I do not know what to do. I have tried to be proud of being a brony but when I try talk to him about love and tolerance he treats it like a blow to me. HE USES "BRONY" as an insult. I feel really sorry for gays because their name has become outright sinumous with 'sucky' so things like 'gay pride' becomes 'sucky pride'

Every time he yells "BRONY!", yell "BRONY!" right back at him and pump your fist in the air. If he's close enough, give him a brohoof (just brohoof at him if he's not up for a fist bump) and say "BROHOOF!" like he's one of the Herd.

 

Make it crystal clear you're as proud as proud can be (even if you're secretly feeling embarrassed), and that you consider him a brony, too.

 

Reactions like that tend to take the wind out of their sails pretty quickly.

Edited November 3, 2012 by ponyvangelist

[Prof. Yana 16]

The first thing my Mom said after my telling her: "Are you going to FurCon next?"... She didn't understand the difference between Furry and Brony, even though she had made a big fuss about finding out what Bronies were just a few months earlier. In fact, she completely forgot that Bronies existed at all. That certainly didn't make it any easier... Especially after already having been a family closet Brony for a year and a half.

[GreatPonyNui 6]

If You Can't Beat 'Em, Hoof 'Em

 

 

 

Every time he yells "BRONY!", yell "BRONY!" right back at him and pump your fist in the air. If he's close enough, give him a brohoof (just brohoof at him if he's not up for a fist bump) and say "BROHOOF!" like he's one of the Herd.

 

Make it crystal clear you're as proud as proud can be (even if you're secretly feeling embarrassed), and that you consider him a brony, too.

 

Reactions like that tend to take the wind out of their sails pretty quickly.

 

Thanks, I want to stay a brony and I know that if I gave up now I would be letting the people who are unloving and intolerant win.

It may be a challange but I will stay brony.

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

The first thing my Mom said after my telling her: "Are you going to FurCon next?"... She didn't understand the difference between Furry and Brony, even though she had made a big fuss about finding out what Bronies were just a few months earlier. In fact, she completely forgot that Bronies existed at all. That certainly didn't make it any easier... Especially after already having been a family closet Brony for a year and a half.

 

Similar situation for me, I've been a brony for almost a year, and my parents read about bronies in the news. Of course they didn't like it though, and the reactions I got when I discreetly talked about bronies using that as my base were enough to keep me from being open for a while. I eventually stopped caring, and told some of my friends, but it's still not the easiest thing to do, and even their reactions surprised me (but that's a different story).