Wrong Generation, Bad Birthday

[Raiden_Opsaidoun 23]

Okay, so it's my b-day tomorrow. Mom was setting up my birthday right? However I saw balloons that are MLP, but most of them have ponies from G3!!!! What do?

 

*hope im in the right sub forum to discuss this

[Rainblow H. Ash 5,091]

CODE RED, CODE RED, HIT THE ALARM NOW, SOUND THE SIRENS, NOOOOOOO-

 

*Takes a puff on pipe and calm down*
 

Well, that kind of sucks, my friend. Have you brought it up with your mother yet? And are you expecting any birthday gifts that are My Little Pony related?

 

Because, in that case, you may just see some G3 stuff coming your way...

[Dzastur 1,719]

Per your b-day, you could've been born in the wrong generation. Which would've been far worse, trust me.

 

(Goes back to playing Pong on his B&W television.)

[Skye Starlight 223]

Oh dear... That could turn very bad, very quickly... Maybe you should ask her not to use those balloons because it's the wrong group of ponies... Or simply explain the difference between generations, and how you don't like Gen 3.

[Yellow Diamond 7,565]

This thread appears to be related to the My Little Pony franchise and/or the Bronydom in general. Thus, it has been sentenced to Sugarcube Corner.

 

This is an automatically generated message, by the way.

[Windwaker 194]

All generations except 1 and 4 are HORRIBLE! Gen 1 is pretty good. Gen 4 IS AMAZING! XD

 

Anyway, throw away the balloons and get your own.

[Phoenix237 353]

Now air a minute what's wrong with the old generation. Can't you see the glory that is G3 and it's

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

 

Oh I can't do it

I can't do it

 

Anyways ya if you want G4 (which you do) make sure to let her know.

[Rainbow Dash Loyalty 1,274]

Don't make it too much of a problem   Balloons are only additions to the actual party ^.^ Just wait until the party starts, you'll have loads of fun with everyone and will probably forget about the balloons after a while.

Happy Birthday!

[RollingPony 100]

You have to tell her, if you on't want to you can only hope that the balloons are the only older Gen things.

Good Luck and Happy BIrthday!

[CrystalRose 636]

Firstly, and most importantly, remember this:

 

Your Mum is trying hard to make you happy by getting you things she thinks you like. She's gone to the effort of buying you pony balloons; despite it not being the exact ones you want, she has still tried to make you happy.

 

So, be grateful!

 

If it's not the exact ones, still be happy that she bought you ponies. Thank her for the effort she has been to. Getting the wrong Gen of ponies doesn't make it a bad birthday.

 

Explain gently and kindly that it's the new gen that you like. Explain who your favourite characters are, and show her pictures.

 

And Happy Birthday! ~

[SongBrony 419]

If it were me, I'd tell them about that. It may seem small to them, but balloons are everything at a party. (Just ask Pinkie Pie.) And gifts that are G3 related aren't what you are looking for. So if you tell her with enough time to fix it, maybe you'll be in luck. Happy Birthday!

[Wingnut 6,946]

As Crystal Rose said, your mom's heart is in the right place.  It may be a bit awkward, but you do realize how many members here would LOVE for their parents to honor their affection for MLP in such a big way. 

 

Happy Birthday, BTW.  In the future everyone will be able to look back and laugh at this relatively minor misunderstanding. 

[kirbyboi 588]

Oh wow....I'm sure you can politely bring it up to your mom.  

 

But...Keep Calm and Get G4!

 

Seriously though, just tell your mom that you appreciate all the nice things she did for you B-Day, but that the type of ponies you enjoy aren't this generation/style/whatever. Just be polite about it.  I'm sure she'll understand, and then you two can laugh about it later!  

 

But Happy Birthday, and I hope it's a good one filled with lots of ponies....g4 ones!  

[MadPointer 75]

This is why I don't like the whole concept of present. I prefer to spend my birthday like any other day and I don't need presents.

 

I believe that if person wants a particular present, they should be able to relay this information. It would be bad if someone gives an expensive but unwanted present. The person would have to accept it and couldn't sell it afterwards for the fear he'll be found out. It only creates unnecessary stress.

 

If I had to pick a present for someone, I'd ask what want directly.

[NeverAgain653289he32 285]

Just politely tell your mother that you only like G4 and explain the differences between the Generations. When my friends have a birthday, I just usually get them a card and twenty bucks. Sometimes I wish that people would ask what you wanted.

[Argumedies 1,748]

Aww my birthday was the other day and nobody got me ponies for it

 

Don't sweat it. I'm sure all ya gotta do is show your mom a few websites and shell know what ponies ya wanted

[Sweet Dreams 1,893]

I'd let her know as quick as possible if I were you. You wouldn't want to get a bunch of gen 3 pony gifts for your birthday, after all. XD

[Lady Leopardess 393]

So... what did you end up doing? Did you get G4 ponies for your Bday? Did you have fun?  Get pony cake?

I find it kind of odd how there are still G3 stuff out there....

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

CrystalRose hit the nail on the head.

 

Hard.

 

With a sledgehammer.

 

My mum won't even give pony the time of day, let alone birthday it. Just be glad you're getting what you are. Most of us aren't quite lucky enough to have parents who are so acceping of MLP.

[LightsCameraAction 100]

You go in there with a needle, pop those balloons and kill them with fire. Unfortunately you cannot erase the horror that you have seen from your mind. But you must try to forget.

[Paleopony 695]

Pop those balloons with a needle!

Seriously, tell her that Friendship Is Magic is different from the previous generations. That's what I would do in that situation.