The accidental Brony

[Geminii 71]

I started off on the sidelines, being among the many people who looked at Bronies with confusion. I recall having first heard of a Brony and laughed at the idea. Later, I watched an episode of Tosh.0 that depicted Bronies as pony porn enthusiasts, which I found to be quite wierd. Why would a grown man be interested in a cartoon for little girls? It wasn't until I researched Bronies online that I came to understand this. I was genuinely curious.

 

There were sites to rifle through but I wanted answers quickly. My search soon led me to youtube, where in the comments of one video I watched mentioned Derpy Hooves. The name alone intrigued me so I entered it to see what came up. To my surprise, several videos popped up. The one that caught my eye was Save Derpy. A fan made work of the sad little pony apologizing. This brought me to tears because I was laughing so hard. This is a fanfiction, right? They didn't make a "special" pony for the show, did they? I embarked on another search to verify this pony's existence.

 

Again, to my surprise, she was in fact part of the show and her name was derived from the fans themselves for her derpy appearance. My continued search led me to her first dialogue in the show. When she spoke, I thought it was the most adorable thing I'd seen and heard in a cartoon. (Never thought I'd describe anything as adorable) Then I understood why she needed to be saved. Knowing she made her debut in episode 1, I pulled it up on netflix and watched. After spotting her I was satisfied, then the show ended with a to be continued... I was curious to see how they succeed so I watched the next episode. All the while I found myself amused and laughing over the subtleties that go over the heads of younger audiences. And then, I kept watching...

 

After watching the first few episodes it becomes clear that Ponyville isn't all rainbows and sunshine-happy land. There are monsters and dangers. A hierarchy and upper/lower classes. Commerce, jobs and common issues that everyone can relate to on some level. I've come to agree that the show IS well written, voiced and animated. Just as so many have stated along my quest to understand Bronies. And then there is the life lesson at the end. I recall a show from my childhood that did something similar. Remember this line: "Knowing is half the battle." ?

 

Okay, so GI Joe didn't lead up to the lesson through the show, but we remember it because we watched until the very end. Some of us may have even learned something from it. MLP FiM does this quite well. I don't need a cartoon to teach me how to be a better person, there are works that have existed for centuries that teach this: Religious texts.

 

As I write this, I am about halfway through season 2. My favorite pony is Applejack for her honesty and hard work ethic... and her cute southern accent. I now consider myself a Brony. As for the less savory aspects of Bronies, to each their own. What kind of Brony would I be if I didn't accept people of a different mindset? Better yet, what kind of human being would I be?

 

In closing, I'd like to apologize for being an uninformed douche. MLP IS great! I have a best friend who has been my best friend for over 20 years. That has to be some kind of magic in itself. Thank you for letting me share my story!

 

[Joe Winko 6]

Welcome to the forum

 

And it's very interesting story. You're totally right about the subtleties that kids watching the show don't pick up on. Friendship is magic is more realistic that the other shows. I tried watching the generation 3 series but i didn't like it. it was too girly and childish. But Friendship is magic is better because the characters are all realistic, diverse, and well developed. And they even have their own flaws, because through out the series they each have mental breakdowns. 

 

The way their drawn is also really cool too. My favorite one is pinkie pie because of her appearance, but also because her insane personality. lol.

 

But welcome to the forum I hope you enjoy your stay  

[Geminii 71]

Hello all btw lol

 

I'm Geminii, coincidentally a gemini. An introvert who dabbles in many creative arts. Future posts will be much much shorter, I promise!

[Blue Bay 1,027]

"The accidental Brony" kinda forced me to a smirk, since you're surely not the only one who've got in the fandom that way . Nevertheless I'm glad to welcome you to these forums and wish you a great time!

[Rainbow lightning 19]

welcome to the fourms I am sure you will enjoy this and your story made me laugh just a bit its kind funny how this stuff happens

[Geminii 71]

Thanks for the warm welcomes! I just felt the urge to share my story with some one. This seemed like the right place to do it.

[Randomfacts137 61]

Welcome to the forums! I must say, that is a very interesting story. Also, poo on you for laughing at "Save Derpy"!

[Preeminent Pisces 100]

I do so very enjoy the high-detail plethera of colloquy describing your events prior to becoming a brony. As for your habit of long posts, I do believe you'd also enjoy the priviledge of the Role-Play section, possibley even Advanced Role-Plays.

[Retired Commissar 305]

Welcome to the forums! I myself thought bronies were weird but I gave it a try. Now I know why there's such a large fanbase. But anyway's interesting story!

[Geminii 71]

Welcome to the forums! I must say, that is a very interesting story. Also, poo on you for laughing at "Save Derpy"!

 

Initially I was laughing, but it makes a bit sadder each time I watch it. I owe Derpy for making me a brony.

 

I do so very enjoy the high-detail plethera of colloquy describing your events prior to becoming a brony. As for your habit of long posts, I do believe you'd also enjoy the priviledge of the Role-Play section, possibley even Advanced Role-Plays.

 

This was actually the edited version of what I had originally typed out, I figured existing bronies wouldn't need excess details. --just checked out the rp section and yea, I can see myself playing around with some ideas there.--

Welcome to the forums! I myself thought bronies were weird but I gave it a try. Now I know why there's such a large fanbase. But anyway's interesting story!

 

Thanks for reading and all the warm welcomes! Glad to be a part of it!

Edited August 14, 2013 by Geminii

[Misty Shadow 7,943]

Welcome to the forums! You don't have to apologize though, I remember when I was uninformed about the show...

[Preeminent Pisces 100]

Initially I was laughing, but it makes a bit sadder each time I watch it. I owe Derpy for making me a brony.

 

 

This was actually the edited version of what I had originally typed out, I figured existing bronies wouldn't need excess details. --just checked out the rp section and yea, I can see myself playing around with some ideas there.--

 

Thanks for reading and all the warm welcomes! Glad to be a part of it!

If you'd enjoy a simple start, I have a rp here I created a few days ago. I'm getting it changed to a private rp, so please sign up and be acknowledged before starting the actual rp, but you don't have to come if you don't want. Thanks!

[SilverWind 6]

Welcome to the forums and its amazing how you were introduced to bronies, i also was introduced the same way by my friend logan telling me about it.Hope you have a good time here btw my favorite pony is rainbowdash

[nick reynolds 1]

*hiss* well let see even another new brony on the same day as I! Well this changeling got some changing to do (*hiss* I'm a changeling fan by the way sorry for the hissing it just how we talk)*hiss* can't wait to see you soon or should I say I can't wait to be you soon(*hiss* must have love........ xD)

Your changeling friend

Nick reynolds