Are you embarrassed for watching MLP? (Males)

[Dddrgn 450]

Everyone knows that I watch MLP, none of them care, and I don't care that they know, it's just a telivision show anyways. I have plenty of friends who don't like MLP, and I just don't talk about it with them and we are fine.

[GrimCW 658]

Can someone please tell me how they told their parents/siblings? I'm feeling like I can but I just don't know! I answered I am a closet Brony...

 

Said it before, and I'll say it again.

 

You don't tell them, you don't need to tell them.

Do you go around telling people the foods you like? the other tv shows you enjoy? Or do you let it sink in naturally by just eating/watching them and let others figure it out?

 

Not sure why people seem to treat this like its some huge taboo, its not. Its a show, you like it, who really should you worry about having an opinion about it and why?

 

A negative reaction to someone elses enjoyment of anything you personally may take issue with only shows close mindedness, and a lack of willingness to accept others as individuals. These are not people to associate with and consider decent company IMO.

 

Be yourself, do as you prefer, and like what you like. Don't feel like its some sort of huge ordeal that the world has banned over a misconceived notion. Those days are LONG gone in most civilized countries. While some subscribe to it, they are the growing minority.

 

Be proud of who you are, and what you enjoy. Never let anyone stifle your person because they feel insecure of their own personality. Most often they're the ones in hiding, trying to punish others in order to give justification for their self hatred.

[Sonicwing 57]

Nope, proud as hell to be a brony. I've dealt with way too many shitheads to waste my time hiding aspects of myself on the off chance that they'll like me. If someone doesn't like the fact that I'm a brony, that's their problem. I love the show and there's no way I'm gonna hide that.

[Bitcrush 8]

Ha! Embarrased? Not a bit.

 

I'm actually wanting to show my love for the show, but all I have is a bracelet from Hot Topic. Need one of the shirts from WeLoveFine.

[Winona the Dog 1,984]

Well I get embarrassed whenever my parents tease my love for ponies now that they know my secret.

 

They will often point it out whenever they see a pony shirt that's on sale at our local Hot Topic store.

[Rev 38]

Honestly I couldn't give two shits what people think. Most of the people in my town are baboons who wear their pants around their ankles, so their opinion is invalid anyway.

So in other words. No, I'm not embarrassed. 

Edited November 8, 2013 by Rev

[Shadling 348]

The show is not bad, the story is well writen, the songs are good, the community is active and nice...

 

But I alway feel guilty during the intro song, it's almost the only thing that is childish about the show, with the colors and original idea.

 

(BTW the french version voice are painfully childish, so I watch it in VO)

[PonyGrove 24]

This is kind of close to home... On one had, "yes", but on the other, "no". Let me expound:

 

I have a sig-other who I am totally open with and she knows all about my MLP obsession. She supports it, watches the show, and gets why I like it... but doesn't really like it on the same level that I do. I also have other really close friends who all know that I like the show. My home office is decked out in posters, figures, and books so I choose not to hide it from them. I have multiple t-shirts that are subtilly MLP themed that I do wear out in public and with friends, but nothing as overt as Pinkie Pie.

 

I also have friends and family that I have just not brought it up to. When they come over, I close the door to my office and just don't talk about it. I'm not really "afraid" of their reaction, but I also feel that it's a conversation that I don't need to have. I know them well enough to know that they will not get it.

"For those who believe, not explination is necessary. For those who do not, no explination will suffice."

 

I also don't think I am going to bring it up to team members for orgainized sports. There is kind of a macho theme there, and in sports one can very easily be the odd-man-out for being differant, and that's not cool.

 

My mentality is that, if asked point-blank, I will not deny the things that I like. At the same time, there is no reason to try to convert people or make it a point of conversation. I have other interests and hobbies outside of MLP that I can talk about... and talking about a shared interest is better conversation anyway!

[Techite Sparkle 354]

Only my mother and some friends know atm. But I'm planning after christmas to get some pony shirts and merch and wear it like crazy at school. YOLO mode activated. Nah not gunna be a noob but every once and a while I will proudly present myself and who I am. I could care less about peoples reactions eccept probably my dads...

[Nightmare Night 151]

Nope , well not anymore at least I was when I first became a brony, I remember I would quickly switch to a game or YouTube or something whenever someone walked into my room. But now I don't care who sees me watching a show that I love.

[BronyLogic 17]

Embarrassed? I practically advertise it by slapping a billboard wherever I go. It's nothing to be ashamed of, really. I do the same thing for Doctor Who and such. In fact, I use it to my advantage. When something has something against me and threatens to do something with that information, I just say "You're talking to the guy who likes ponies. You got nothing on me." It's quite amusing, really. 

[GrauWitz 1,010]

If I tell ANYONE that I watch MLP, I'm fucked. My reputation would be ruined, no one would take me seriously, I'd be a laughing stock! The only person that knows is my GF, and thats only because she's a Pegasister. So yeah, if anyone finds out, my life will go down the shitter. If they all find out, I will have to start a kill-everyone policy

Edited November 10, 2013 by Master of Antics

[Natasha 56]

Why is this only for males? I don't want the judgemental people around me knowing I like MLP. It's hard enough for me to make friends, why would I give them more reason to dislike me?

[Techite Sparkle 354]

@Natasha

I'm not really sure how to say this without being rude but.

You have no idea how much harder it CAN be admiting or having somebody find out that me a Dude is watching a show that it directed at YOUR sex in the first place. Yeah if somebody dosent like it. Their reaction most of the time IS harsher than what you would get.

[Fox801 45]

Well Hello to all of you this is the Fox and I have to say.....

 

Well when I started to see MLP I thought the show was not bad but when I started to see more of it. I then wanted to know the Brony Community and I noticed something I was big Community.

 

Now back to the topic to be honest I was a little embarrassed but it didn't bother me that much way. Well I see all must all kinds of Cartoon some of them were made for Girls pacifically. And some of them are not bad at all. That why MLP didn't embarrassed me that much.

 

And when my mom come in my room it dose not bother me at all and my little brother. And I do not have friends at all to tell me anything at. That all I can put down I hope you guys have a all day or night Fox Out!!

 

 

[Natasha 56]

@Natasha

I'm not really sure how to say this without being rude but.

You have no idea how much harder it CAN be admiting or having somebody find out that me a Dude is watching a show that it directed at YOUR sex in the first place. Yeah if somebody dosent like it. Their reaction most of the time IS harsher than what you would get.

Excuse me!? I'm sorry but this show is directed at an audience of like 8. I'm 18. Now I am the nobody of the school, I have no friends and I freak out when someone talks to me, try adding "she watches a little kids show" into the mix. I highly doubt that being anti-social, and not even being able to talk to someone new without sweating and tearing up, watching a little kids show around one of the most judgemental kinds of people on earth (Teenage girls) would be easier if I were a male. C'mon dude, it doesn't.. Scratch that, SHOULDN'T matter that I am the opposite sex. 

 

What I am trying to say is: The sex of a person will not change their emotions. It depends entirely on the person.

Edited November 11, 2013 by Natasha

[Sir Hugsalot 9,348]

Excuse me!? I'm sorry but this show is directed at an audience of like 8. I'm 18. Now I am the nobody of the school, I have no friends and I freak out when someone talks to me, try adding "she watches a little kids show" into the mix. I highly doubt that being anti-social, and not even being able to talk to someone new without sweating and tearing up, watching a little kids show around one of the most judgemental kinds of people on earth (Teenage girls) would be easier if I were a male. C'mon dude, it doesn't.. Scratch that, SHOULDN'T matter that I am the opposite sex. 

 

What I am trying to say is: The sex of a person will not change their emotions. It depends entirely on the person.

You make good points, but You forget about one thing. Many people see "male" as someone who should be tough, well... manly, responsible, hard working, a "head" of family. The same people see MLP as something opposite to that (I know that they are wrong, but try explaining it to them... ) It is harder for us, because in worst cases we are instantly considered homosexuals, cloppers or even pedophiles. It's rare but much less people think like that of pegasisters. Also it's target audience were 8 years old GIRLS. You may be 18 but You are still girl. That puts You closer to target audience. I- 21 years old man am quite opposite to it. Trust me, judgemental people would behave even worse if You were a guy. 

 

Overall, You've described how it "should" be. But people barely behave how they should. They are judgemental and will judge You according to Your gender as well. It is sad and I hate admitting it, but it is true. Of course I am not talking about everyone. But most of "anti-bronies" are like that. 

 

 

Sorry about pink. I'll never play Truth or dare again, lol xD

Edited November 11, 2013 by Marshmellow Hunter

[Natasha 56]

You make good points, but You forget about one thing. Many people see "male" as someone who should be tough, well... manly, responsible, hard working, a "head" of family. The same people see MLP as something opposite to that (I know that they are wrong, but try explaining it to them... ) It is harder for us, because in worst cases we are instantly considered homosexuals, cloppers or even pedophiles. It's rare but much less people think like that of pegasisters. Also it's target audience were 8 years old GIRLS. You may be 18 but You are still girl. That puts You closer to target audience. I- 21 years old man am quite opposite to it. Trust me, judgemental people would behave even worse if You were a guy. 

 

Overall, You've described how it "should" be. But people barely behave how they should. They are judgemental and will judge You according to Your gender as well. It is sad and I hate admitting it, but it is true. Of course I am not talking about everyone. But most of "anti-bronies" are like that. 

 

 

Sorry about pink. I'll never play Truth or dare again, lol xD

See? You hate being automaticly characterized JUST as much as I do! It annoys you doesn't it? SAME So please take the first step in the right direction and stop assuming I'm different. I don't assume all guys are pedos, homos or cloppers. SOME are, but I don't just go around assuming that all guys are the same as some.

[Sir Hugsalot 9,348]

See? You hate being automaticly characterized JUST as much as I do! It annoys you doesn't it? SAME So please take the first step in the right direction and stop assuming I'm different. I don't assume all guys are pedos, homos or cloppers. SOME are, but I don't just go around assuming that all guys are the same as some.

I don't assume, You are different. But others do. Society judges people by gender as well. And I know that it's bad, but I'm afraid it requires more than even this whole forum to change that. And in my whole post I reffered to how other people see us. If one of my sentence was poorly written and caused some misundersanding I am sorry, english is my second language and my grammar is still flawed. 

[Justin ZW 396]

Dude, even the people I work with know I'm a brony. Do I get mocked? Yes. Does it bother me? Nope. I laugh right with them. And freak them out as much as possible.

 

Just because I go against your social norms doesn't mean that I'm going to be quiet about it. Take some pride in what you like and do. If you like something, don't let other people keep you from enjoying it. I listen to brony music while I'm at work, and I'm pretty sure everyone thinks I'm gay. I'm also certain that I do not care one bit.

[Natasha 56]

I don't assume, You are different. But others do. Society judges people by gender as well. And I know that it's bad, but I'm afraid it requires more than even this whole forum to change that. And in my whole post I reffered to how other people see us. If one of my sentence was poorly written and caused some misundersanding I am sorry, english is my second language and my grammar is still flawed. 

I suppose my response was quite angled at you. Sorry about that. But like everything in the world, all we need is that first nudge. So perhaps those who come across this will spread the word and make people stop profiling. VERY unlikely, but hey! Could happen.

[Sir Hugsalot 9,348]

I suppose my response was quite angled at you. Sorry about that. But like everything in the world, all we need is that first nudge. So perhaps those who come across this will spread the word and make people stop profiling. VERY unlikely, but hey! Could happen.

Don't worry, Your response was fine Just some slight misunderstanding, happens, especially when one of people, who are talking has flawed english So- it's ok! I keep spreading it all the time. I avoid judging people before getting to know them at all cost. Sometimes it is impossible, because some behaviors are hard to be controlled (for example when You see a group of people wearing some sport clothes or listening to rap during night in Poland it's hard not to assume that they are no threat to You), but I do my best. Changing it is unlikely. BUT it is possible. Like everything. As long as some people avoid being judgemental it IS possible. And brohoof!

[Techite Sparkle 354]

@Natasha.

You do have a good point. Sorry for the yelling .

But I was quite litteral in my reply based on some actual experieces...

And it DOES suck .

[GottlosMann 221]

Hell no. My Facebook cover pic is art of Fluttershy, my Skype avi is (currently) Vinyl Scratch, my wallpapers are often featuring ponies, and my Google + pic is the same as here.

Anyone who pays attention knows I'm a brony, and I have a high enough self esteem not to care what people think.

Edited November 11, 2013 by GottlosMann

[Bucky McGillyCuddy 956]

I'm more embarrassed than I'd like to admit. everyone always says that it doesn't matter what others think about you but I don't agree with that. There was a line said on Game of Thrones, I can't remember who said it, but it was something like "You're only as good as what people say you are" and it's kind of true.