SyndicateMuffin 7 June 16, 2013 Share June 16, 2013 Hello, I just started watching Mlp:Fim a month and a half ago. i watched 23 episodes in all, but theres one problem. Ok to get this straight, my big brother likes to watch the show with me, but my parents dont like me watching it, not like its bad, I mean like "Wow, you watch that show for little girls?!" then they will start making fun of me and cody, also, my 21 year old brother even jokes me about it. I manned up and told my friends at school,well, They laughed and made fun of me for a whole week, but they stopped the next week. I am tired of it! Badly! I watch it downstairs now cause if i watch it upstairs dad will snicker at me, then for no reason, take over the TV and watch Beauty and the beast, I want to tease him about it like he does to me, but usually he would tell me to shutup and go to my room. My parents are very VERY nice, but when it comes to mlp, its a big war. I get so embarrassed that when i hear my dad come downstairs i hit the pause button and go to the guide and change it quickly. Help! Please! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLPFan14 73 June 16, 2013 Share June 16, 2013 Well let me first say that you shouldn't worry about it because there are many boys who watch MLP:FiM and I mean a lot! So basically your not alone,and I know many guys that watch MLP and they are fine,just remember that your not alone in the MLP fandom,and if your ever teased of laughed at there are plenty of other guys just like you that watch MLP,so don't worry 2 <p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 June 16, 2013 Share June 16, 2013 Don't be, yes it can be a bit awkward but you are just watching a good show that happens to be outside of your "demographic" and they are probably a bit surprised that is the case and probably don't understand the appeal. If my Dad was still alive that would probably be his reaction at least at first of course my Mom seems to think it is adorable which I is a reaction I didn't expect. Welcome. 1 Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special 210 June 16, 2013 Share June 16, 2013 About the bullies, just embrace it! Show them that you don't care and they will probably move on to someone else. All they want is attention, if you don't give them what they want, they will move on. You say your friends made fun of you for a week? About your parents, they are just picking on you. My mom didn't want me to watch the show because she though I would get made fun of. This is true, but SHE is the one who makes fun of me the most. What I would try is politely asking them to stop and tell them how you feel when they do that. They should understand then, and should start picking on you less. Although they will never stop completely, just try your best not to take it to heart. This is how I dealt with these very same problems when I started watching the show. If they are truely your friends, they will at least give the show a shot with an open mind. My friends kind of were like this at first and I soon realized who my true friends were and which of my "friends" were just posers trying to be popular. I got two of my friends to watch the show show, and now I have two TRUE friends that also happen to be bronies. I hope I helped and that you stopo being picked on. Just remember, be yourself and don't let anyone stop you in succeeding in doing so. 2 I am not creative so... Battlefield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted1 117 June 16, 2013 Share June 16, 2013 Awhies They just jelly ^^ They wish they can see a great show to, Well you're not alone brony! * Bro hooves* 121 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted_Shadow 8 June 16, 2013 Share June 16, 2013 Time will Take its Toll, and Eventually Everything will work itself Out. My Entire Family Knows I'm a Brony, and Did a bit of Teasing to me as well. But over time (and take BroniesUnite's advice) Everything will work themselves out. They can't Control Who you are. Also, Welcome to MLP Forums and the Fandom (a Month and half Late ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyonder 46 June 16, 2013 Share June 16, 2013 (edited) When I first picked up the show, I felt horribly self-conscious about if, but it came to pass.Then again, my parents are pretty indifferent when it comes to my personal interests.Even still, just hang in there - - - the way I prefer to look at it is that it's better for people to judge you for who you are, and not for something that you don't care about.Just my two cents. Edited June 16, 2013 by Beyonder 1 Staring beyond; up past the moon - - - will we reach the stars yet soon? Met quick with loss; no sure response - - - men reach up high with their thoughts. How high it goes; still no one knows - - - the likes of which search thick in droves. Yet looking far; up near the stars - - - truth knows no better than we are. With silver thread; and clouded head - - - blissful 'neath the darkened dune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainRunner 3 June 16, 2013 Share June 16, 2013 (edited) If your parents try to tease you i would recommend you just ignore them. I don't really understand why so many people get teased about MLP. I have never really experienced this as all my friends are bronies and my parents didn't care as i am already a weird child. Dont be embarassed about anything other people think, they will never understand the epicness of MLP. Edited June 16, 2013 by RainRunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomName 28 June 16, 2013 Share June 16, 2013 I'd say to watch the episodes on YouTube via mobile device, and just lay in your bed watching it. No confrontation needed at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyndicateMuffin 7 June 17, 2013 Author Share June 17, 2013 Thanks everypony! i can now watch the show without getting teased and actually, my friends said sorry and i told the m they should watch it and guess what? there total mlp fans now! brohoove to everyone 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpShot 10 June 17, 2013 Share June 17, 2013 Glad to hear everything turned out good for you! For me though, I just watch it in private. No one in my family knows im a brony and I dont feel like its something I HAVE to tell my friends or family its not like its a big deal, we just watch a TV show and contribute to a fandom. 2 Warpshot: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/warpshot-r3644 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special 210 June 17, 2013 Share June 17, 2013 Thanks everypony! i can now watch the show without getting teased and actually, my friends said sorry and i told the m they should watch it and guess what? there total mlp fans now! brohoove to everyone That's amazing! Considering I have only gotten two of my friends to watch the show with an open mind... I would say sucess. I lost quite a few people I had once called friend. 1 I am not creative so... Battlefield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikestar 346 June 17, 2013 Share June 17, 2013 I think maybe ask your parents what their problem is, not in a mean sarcastic way, but more in a "why do YOU feel so threatened by me watching this show?" Cuz its their own insecurities that's causing them to 'tease' you. Same with the friends. What they are saying to you, is what they are really thinking about themselves because THEY are the insecure ones. What are they so afraid of? Express to them that you don't feel gender or age.. threatened by it at all, nor do you feel it changes who you are as a person. I'm a fairly new Brony myself, and from the very beginning of this, I decided that it would not effect my security in who I am as a (Straight) male, or who I am as a person. Be secure and stand strong in who you are and nothing else that anyone says will effect you at all. If they laugh at you... look em right in the eye with confidence and say "I'm still very secure in who I am" Welcome to the community. Mikestar. 2 Deviant Art Tumblr Role Play: Silver Note Mikestar Ask Ditzy and Dr Whooves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krys9 456 June 17, 2013 Share June 17, 2013 I'm glad everything worked out for you in the end. Welcome to the forum by the way. Atleast your friends are sorry and actually tried the show. That says alot about their personality. You have good friends. Well, I hope you have a wonderful time on the forums! 2 Signature made by me. "You thought you were there to guide me but you were only in my way." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Dusk 7 June 17, 2013 Share June 17, 2013 i understand your pain there i used to watch the episodes on netflix at about 1 or 2 am that way everyone was asleep but i think that more can from the area i grew up in coming from a small redneck town where stuff like that will get you beat up rather than teased and i don't like real world violence. and your brother makes fun of you at 21 i watch it at 23 so he just doesn't know better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost 173 June 19, 2013 Share June 19, 2013 Sorry to hear about what's happening. MLP is a good show, so you shouldn't feel embarrassed about it. The most awkward part is probably the title, but if people can get past that, they'll all see MLP for the awesome show that it is. I felt a bit awkward about watching it at first, but over time that feeling went away as I realized I shouldn't care about what others say. You like what you like, nothing wrong with that. Also... Hope you enjoy this crazy (in a good way ) community! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skye42 59 June 21, 2013 Share June 21, 2013 Well I'm so glad that things worked out for you in the end! I don't get picked on for watching mlp really, probaly because 1. I'm a pegasister 2. I watch it with my neices &3. My family and friends don't mind.( Heck, I found out that one of my friends IS a brony ) And yet most people in my grade tease me about loving pokemon. Heh, i don't know, but that's great for you! Also, Welcome to the herd! Some ponies, just wanna watch the world BURN DERP My oc's are in my profile here: http://mlpforums.com/user/17043-skye42/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heG allaphsE 28 June 22, 2013 Share June 22, 2013 Greeting welcome to the mlp forums we hope you have a brilliant time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopelessCreek 1 June 22, 2013 Share June 22, 2013 There are probably more girls than guys in this fandom...my guy friend got me into it, and so far i have 4 guy friends that are into it..and 1 girl friend! We're outnumbered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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