The #1 thing you've learned from MLP

[f7f9d4a9de20fb543ee6 2]

That it is important to tolerate others and it shouldn't matter to other people what you watch (like guys watching a show for girls.)

[SoundRaptured 139]

The major thing most have forgotten (but who knows I'm too lazy to read this whole topic) is Not to judge a book by its cover.

 

Watching the series in itself has taught me that you don't have to be normal like everypony else, and liking things that other people think is weird is ok. It's showed me not to judge things by age, because even if they were intended for little girls they can still get a strong point across.

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

I learned that friendship is really important. Especailly for me, I may only have two friends but I treasure them. One of them is switching schools though. With out my friends I'm just really grumpy, depressed, lonely, suicidal, moody, angry and iretatable. It's the end of the school year, durring the school year I was almost always happy. Now that it's about to end, It's been depressing the shit out of me. I'm happy about not going to school but at the same time I'm sad about not seeing my friends.

Edited May 27, 2013 by AtDawnTheySquee

[Winterbass 763]

There're 2 big things MLP have taught me.

 

1. It's really great to have friends around you. They're more important than you can ever imagine. In fact, even people who're not your friends, as long as you have people around you who accept you for who you are life can only get better.

 

2. I already didn't mind other opinions or interests. But MLP has shown me that differences really don't matter. Instead of annoying or avoiding people you don't like, you should appreciate them for being unlike you. People are different but that doesn't mean we should be mean to each other or avoid each other. Instead, we should learn about our differences and accept eachother. If I didn't do that I wouldn't have the great friends I have today.

[Lostwanderer 367]

MLP taught me that in a dark life, there are sometimes beautiful moments, and to cherish them, because nothing will last forever, people leave, memories remain.

[PoniBroni 46]

I have to restrain myself!!! I want to brohoof all of the comments! ._. - also I wanted to add that you are totally allowed to put more than just your no. 1 lesson learned, even though that's the title. I just love reading these things! ^ ^ Thank you everyone so far!

[NocturnalRainbow 248]

It taught me to tolerate. If you knew me before MLP I was by far the most judgmental person you knew. God I would judge people over so many things. When I joined the fandom and actually received some of the judgment that I was doling out to everyone god I felt bad, but not because of the judgment, because I knew I had made some people feel bad about themselves. I changed when I joined. I judge no one, I accept almost everything, and I guess I am a more likable person.

[AppleJared 87]

MLP taught me that there is hope for humanity, and I mean that. It reminded me that somewhere, there is a group of people who still have a sliver of morality without all the hypocritical aspects of a group/religion/cult. That there are people who can be themselves without being assholes. That individualism and being different is accepted and spearheaded in part due to (ironically) a group of adults who watch a kid's show. MLP taught me that there is hope for a better world. That Muslims, Christians, Cultists, Atheists, Agnostics, and any person no matter what belief system can come together and enjoy a Y-rated TV show and have a good time. That people can better themselves by generally just being nicer to other people, and those will have a happier, more fruitful life.

 

That's what MLP taught me.

[Antismurf9001 1,271]

Like many others, I learned to not judge a book by its cover, even if I've been ridiculing the franchise that the book stems from since I knew how to speak in coherent sentences.  I had thought I knew this lesson before MLP, but it's painfully obvious that I hadn't.

[Saturnsparkle 13]

it was about a year ago when i became a brony. before i became a brony i was talkin to my friend darren on the phone and he was keepin a secret from me and i could tell. when he was ready to tell me he told me not to laugh. then he told me he was a brony. once he explane to me what a brony was i started laughing and teasing him. he really hated it and the next time he came over and sat me down to watch the first two episode. when i finished part 1 of pilot i said you know i dont care if you watch the next part. aftwards i imediatly became hook to the show and the fandom. so what MLP taught me is dont judge a book by its cover. there might be a gold story to be told.

[Guest]

Honestly MLP hasn't taught me anything. I have my own scientific moral code, I have empathy, and am kind. That's all I need and that's exactly what MLP is suppose to teach you to be.

[Stellafera 3,836]

Actually, it's more in the specifics: just the ones about how it's okay to fail (The Last Roundup) and be late and stuff (Lesson Zero) because they're applicable to me and it's nice to get some encouragement like that.

[RockinRarity 1,605]

I haven't really learned much from MLP. The main lessons in the show are things that I have already learned.

 

However, I will say that MLP solidifies everything that I already know. MLP's values do not contradict my own. In fact, they complement one another. When Twilight says that having friends my be hard sometimes, but that friendship is worth fighting for, you get a big "Eeeeeyup" out of me.

[RDashFan85 46]

This show has helped me out a lot. Before this show came on and before I was a brony I use to make fun of a lot of people. I use to make fun of people for different likes than me like if they liked different shows than I did I would make fun of them and call them mean nasty names. But this show taught me to accept all different's people like and now I'm more likable now than I use to be. This show helped me realize there is a light at the end of a dark tunnel and there is still hope in life. Since I became a brony I stopped drinking for good and it helped me change my life around. Now I have other brony friends I talk to on line and meet sometimes. This show is means a lot to me. Now I accept everyone and everyone's different likes  in shows music and other things. And I'm more tolerant around people than I use to be. This show has opened my eyes a lot and realized that you can be different and weird and it's okay to be different. And that life isn't that horrible at all. What a fantastic and wonderful show and I'm glad to be a part of this community. 

Edited May 31, 2013 by RDashFan85

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What I learned from Friendship is magic is...

 

WHAT I LEARNED FROM FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC IS...

 

 

WHAT I LEARNED FROM FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC IS!!!...

 

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[Verily British 145]

The #1 thing that I've learnt? I've learnt to be a lot more open minded about my own and other people's opinions. You could have said that views before I became a brony were a bit extreme, but now I am pretty much the opposite, for the most part.

[repsol rave 2,963]

the number one thing i learned is that friendship is everything (kinda obvious form a show called friendship is magic).

 

aboput a year back i didn't have a girlfriend or anything, but most of my friends had so i was desperatly searching for someone to love.

i got so lost in my search for a 'special somepony' that i completely forgot about my friends.

now after finding out about mlp i am spending more time with my friends and it doesn't bother me anymore that im single.

im the most happy single guy you'll ever see

[Groovyle 43]

What I've learned from My Little Pony : Friendship is Magic

1. The most common one : Don't judge a book by its cover
You know what this means. (-_- really man if you don't know this read the previous posts)

2. Love and tolerate
I was a suuuper ignorant person, judge-ful person, and a bully to my friends (yes I bully people, with some minions huahuehue), all in one. If I think about it again I probably won't even befriend my(past)self.
I have become a more patient and tolerant person, to tolerate differences, respect others opinions, love people more, and many more things. I have become a better person (and maybe more likeable).

3. The #1 lesson for me and the most obvious one : Friendship IS Magic
Few years before I became a brony, I never actually considered my friends as 'friends', just acquaintances. I thought I could live my life on my own without the need of other person. And this is friggin' wrong.

 

And all the other lessons (maybe not all because I forgot some XD).

#Personal
I forgot the title of the episode. Its about future-Twilight and things.
Now I don't really think about the future. Speculating is just wasting my time. I'll just see what happens by the time it comes.
But 'anticipation' is a different thing

[Pinkazoid 3,493]

What i learned from the show-

How valuable a smile can be

What i learned from the Fandom-

Bronies will eat anything with the word "Pony" on it

[Okie Dokie Lokie 24]

Never judge a book by its cover is what I have learned.

 

When I was not a brony, I was pretty much against them. I didn't understand why so many people were bronies. I was just thinking: "Why do they like a girly show?"

 

And then one time, I watched MLP:FiM and I liked what I was watching.

 

Then, I learned my lesson.

Exactly, that was I just about to say. I used to hate mlp without even watching any of the episodes but my friend kinda got me into it even though he kinda hates mlp lol.

[Nightmare Night 151]

what have I learned from MLP? well im a lot more confident now and I hang out with friends more. Ever since I started being open about being a brony and wearing MLP stuff I don't sit by myself (as much) im kind of a solitary person but its definitely made me a slightly better and more outgoing person. I've become fascinated with dub step/rave music because of vinyl scratch for example.  

[Rayna 44]

I learned that I should just roll with what I like, even though what I like may not be the coolest around. I used to be embarrassed that I still watched Barbie movies, now I realise I should just flaunt my like for My Little Pony and everything rainbows. I don't care if people think I'm lame for it, I always tell myself that I'm a much more happier person than they are (especially after I found these ponies )  and I've got all the smiles and colours in one TV show.

[Ali_Derp 89]

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover (I Will Never Do That Again) and Value Your Friends (Even If They Hate You And Humiliate You For Being A Brony)

[Zerobot 179]

Ponies taught me an inverse of the golden rule: don't expect to be treated by others the way you'd treat them. Everyone is going to have a different opinion on you and your personal interests - ranging from ecstatic to enraged. If they react in a way that is sub-par when compared to your expectations, there isn't really much you can say to change their minds. You just have to actually respect and tolerate their opinion. I can't think of many worse ways than by saying "Love and tolerate." and then ignoring them because they don't fit into your ideal world of perfect people. There's a world of difference between what you're saying and what you're doing.

 

So I guess what I've learned is: Some people won't care, stop caring. Don't say you don't care - just don't care.

The Care Bears must be so ashamed of me right now...

To clarify the "not caring" is for if they definitely do not want to give the show a chance, or already have and didn't care for it. Just move on to another conversation topic, it's not like that person is immediately toxic.

[~Silver Essence~ 2,625]

Easy.

The one thing I learned from my little pony friendship is magic is that you can't judge something based on looks or past history.

This show has not only proven that a girly show can be excellent, but it proves it can go beyond the bounds and break any stereotypes of the girly nature.

From then on, I learned to not judge anything at first, and instead to give everything I can a chance in terms of shows, food, video games, and more!