Have you ever been ashamed of being in the fandom?

[Arcanel 3,041]

Well, not in the slightest. And in fact, the more the tme passed since I became a brony, the more the proud I felt. Sure, it still felt slightly weird, but whenever I watched the show I forget why I feel that. I've been a brony for over a year, and I'm not embarrased in the slightest. Regarding the not-so-wanted partsd of the fandom, all I do is just facepalm or some such. That's it. I understood some while ago that it WAS gonna be there, regardless of everything. This fandom and this show gave me the initiative to start writing fics, made me discover excellent, EXCELLENT music, has made laugh like friggin Pinkie Pie over and over again, has slightly affected my way of being, and when I had my first and so far only brony meetup, it as one of the best days ever.

 

I think it would be an insult to my moral and the fandom, if I didn't feel proud of something that can cause all that, screw what others might think. They made me damn happy, might as well not let them down.

[Chaotic☆Cupcake 24]

I don't feel ashamed of liking a kid's show; the shame came from worrying what people thought of me. Being attacked for liking some sort of media is nothing new to me. I was obsessed with Pokemon back in the day, and I was constantly looked down upon because people judged it by the show; but I still played it. I admit on one hand it's easy to say "who cares what they think: I'll like what I want!" but on the other hand there's jerks who will judge people for what shows you like or what video games you play, and you don't want people to hate you. But you know what? Those people who rolled their eyes at me playing a "kid's game" are grown up now and so have I, and I've never been acused of liking the series again, even though now I can afford to wait in lines and buy the games on day one.  

 

What I'm saying is every fanbase has it's days of prejudice, and it's mostly from immature spammers. I respect people who dislike the show and that have a good attitude towards it, but I will never start an argument from an egomaniac who's biased just for the sake of being biased. I will continue to watch and love this show as I do playing Kingdom Hearts, or listening to mainstream pop music, because there's nothing any one can say that can tell me that I can't enjoy things. Believe me,there will be a day when we can proudly wear shirts that say "20% Cooler", and people will smile and say "That's cool, man".

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

I don't feel ashamed of liking a kid's show; the shame came from worrying what people thought of me. Being attacked for liking some sort of media is nothing new to me. I was obsessed with Pokemon back in the day, and I was constantly looked down upon because people judged it by the show; but I still played it. I admit on one hand it's easy to say "who cares what they think: I'll like what I want!" but on the other hand there's jerks who will judge people for what shows you like or what video games you play, and you don't want people to hate you. But you know what? Those people who rolled their eyes at me playing a "kid's game" are grown up now and so have I, and I've never been acused of liking the series again, even though now I can afford to wait in lines and buy the games on day one.

 

What I'm saying is every fanbase has it's days of prejudice, and it's mostly from immature spammers. I respect people who dislike the show and that have a good attitude towards it, but I will never start an argument from an egomaniac who's biased just for the sake of being biased. I will continue to watch and love this show as I do playing Kingdom Hearts, or listening to mainstream pop music, because there's nothing any one can say that can tell me that I can't enjoy things. Believe me,there will be a day when we can proudly wear shirts that say "20% Cooler", and people will smile and say "That's cool, man".

And on that day I will look my parents in the eye and ask them, "What do you think now?" And oh, will that be satisfying. I've already explained the same thing happened with Trekkies, whom my parents have no problem with, but they hate bronies for liking MLP. Figure that one out.

 

Oh yeah, and these are the people who encourage others to always have open minds. Ignorant hypocrites.

Edited December 7, 2012 by whoovesfan7698

[Koori 156]

Not really, considering that I was a fan of The Powerpuff Girls for a while and drew over 100 pictures of them and my OC even after my level of fandom began to die out. I never revealed this to anyone except to my family and they accept it, but even if someone would have found out and possibly tease me then, I wouldn't have really been embarrassed.

 

Same thing with MLP:FiM. My family knows, though they may not really understand why a 27-year-old man is watching a show meant for little girls. I do remember once telling to my mom at least that the show is popular among the men in my age area. I think she didn't believe me. In any case, it's the same thing. I don't care if some stranger found out that I'm a fan of this show and that I draw characters from it. It's their problem if they find it strange if not even... sickening.

 

I'm a MLP fan and I'm proud of it.

Edited December 7, 2012 by Koori

[Antismurf9001 1,271]

I'm... torn.  On one hand, I'm very proud of being among such talented and awesome people.  On the other hand... well... like it's been said before, I don't want people to hate me.  I don't require people to like me, but I don't want them hating me.  I have a terrible habit of doing what I can to stay on people's good sides at whatever cost (which generally means avoiding public notice, and if given public notice, escaping it in the most discreet way possible).  So far, no one that I've told IRL hates me for liking MLP.  However, the only people that I've told are my closest friends, who wouldn't judge me if I murdered their entire family (hell, some of them would thank me for it...).  Like RD92, I just can't muster the guts to go public with it yet.  Maybe some day, but that day's pretty far away.

[Blitz 127]

Yup... In my computer illustration class. I was trying to find a pic to work on and I didn't realize my teacher was behind me. There was one other dude in there that was a brony..... But I have never been able to talk to people (especially guys) that I don't know if I don't have to. So yeah, I've had to kinda hide my fandom (at least a little bit) but I would probably do that anyways, so don't listen to me. (I hide pretty much EVERYTHING for no reason)

[Sks_Burns 730]

the only thing im still uncomfortable with is buying merchandise in person at a store. i refuse to use an excuse if people question it either, like if they ask me if i have kids or something along those lines. otherwise, i fully embrace the fandom. i think most people assume that anyway, since im too old for toys in general (never grow up!). kinda hard to buy $25 worth of pony stuff at Target and claim it isnt for you when a Fluttershy tshirt is peaking out of a zipped up hoodie though. lol. 

[Zygen 6,066]

Well actually I guess in some ways I kinda am still, I mean I'm still a closet brony. However I think its more because I'm scared of the consequences of telling anyone, less then being ashamed.

 

I dunno if that'll ever change, and to be honest I don't really want it to right now atleast.

I have felt weird about the whole fandom and being a part of it before though, like more then just the fact I won't tell anyone, but literally questioning myself, but then I realize it isn't that big of a deal as people make it out to be.

 

Despite all of that, I still haven't revealed my involvement in the fandom to anyone. To be honest I haven't met anyone who's confessed their a brony either though.

[Lost Profile 644]

Way back in my closet stage...

 

I can't explane why I was... I just was...

I guess you could say that I'm a guy with a big reputation for haveing a big badassery

 

Now... Not so much... I guess I have some moments but there not notesable to me..

[AppleDashFan 36]

i can safely say im a brony, i brought it out the second i started watching it. You can claim to be a brony. but u wont be one till u arent ashamed of watching/talking about it. people can mke fun of you for that but everyone likes something, and if they wont accept it then they prob arent even relly ur friends so to speak. as Angels_Gal said, tell em to Buck Off or accept who you are. thats all i can say to that. although your parents... well its hard for tehm but they'll get over it most likely.

[TailsIsNotAlone 3,696]

Never. Nobody's going to like everything they see or hear from other bronies, but that's how it is in any community. Being ashamed of the fandom because of Cupcakes or something like that would be judging many on the actions of a few, and that's not my style.

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

i can safely say im a brony, i brought it out the second i started watching it. You can claim to be a brony. but u wont be one till u arent ashamed of watching/talking about it. people can mke fun of you for that but everyone likes something, and if they wont accept it then they prob arent even relly ur friends so to speak. as Angels_Gal said, tell em to Buck Off or accept who you are. thats all i can say to that. although your parents... well its hard for tehm but they'll get over it most likely.

 

Uh...you do realize who you're talking about, right? My parents tend to hold onto whatever I'm involved in and use it against me. So no, they won't get over this. And until MLP is eventually accepted, they won't either. I swear, it's ignorant people like my parents and friends that society feeds off of.

[Sks_Burns 730]

i doubt MLP will be fully accepted, not with our society. too many people still cling to the idea of boys only liking manly things, and those who are different are inferior, like you cant appreciate something pink and girly without being tagged as something negative. 

 

the creators of the show and hasbro could change things to make the show more accessible to males, but thats NOT the problem. the issue will always be close minded people who cling to the idea of how the perfect man should be. it sucks, and it annoys me, because theres more then one way to claim masculinity... and i believe that appreciating anything feminine doesnt make you less of one. 

 

oh, and chicks dig men who dig ponies. suck it society. 

[Thunderbolt 35]

Well, probably the first time I felt ashamed was when I started watching the show. Opening credits start playing, I had to stop the video and say to myself, "Wat am I doin" I did this, but then it came to me, I've heard so much about this pony stuff that this show isn't just for little girls. Then I fell in love with the show and the ashamedness went away!

[Candy Apples 18]

Well, no. I can't say I've ever been ashamed of being in this fandom or any fandom that I can think of.

 

All you have to do is ignore anyone who doesn't like MLP, which is hard sometimes when it's the people you care about, but frankly, if they love you then they'll eventually get over it.~

[Paleopony 708]

I was a little ashamed at the beginning of my bronydom at first, but that feeling eventually wore off when I became more comfortable with it.

[Tom Gallagher 33,610]

Never. Maybe in the early days I would’ve been but certainly not now. 

[EpicEnergy 23,240]

Nope, I have no reason to.

[Astralshy 28,338]

I've never been ashamed but it was unexpected. Many years ago I decided not getting into any fandom anymore, well due to covid and my love for this show I changed my decision.  So far I haven't regretted it