Should I wear brony related items to school?

[Cyan Blue 946]

Should I wear brony related items to school? I wouldn't wear something that just says "brony", but something like for example: Fluttershy ya t shirt.

 

I am a male and I am afraid to get called a "fag" and "gay" 

 

I really can't decide, can you guys help?

[Moonlight 7,288]

Personally, I recommend getting a shirt that only bronies will recognize...it would make everything a lot easier. You can wear it and not care what everyone thinks or you can not wear it at all.

 

I just wear a half zipped up jacket (which is a Derpy Jacket) on top of the shirt.

 

Just do what you think is best.

 

Personally, I think you should wear it and not care what anyone thinks...you can't expect nothing but positive reactions to things all your life. People are going to be rude, we're humans, of course.

 

Wear it and wear it proud. 

[TheSupremeLeaderOfChaos 1,210]

Well, you might attract some brony girls!

 

Hehe.

 

So personally, I don't think you should care. If they are so close-minded then they don't deserve your time. I've worn a pony belt, and I was called gay.... though I'm a girl, so I'm not sure if they were referring to me or the belt. But they're my friends, so they got over it and just don't talk about it anymore. Surprisingly enough, no one else commented on it, except for a few bronies who noticed.

 

Anyway, my response to my friends calling it gay was, "Well, yes! It is a very happy belt, thank you for noticing!" They stopped bothering me after that.

 

So go for it! You watch a show that was made for little girls' entertainment. Doesn't mean guys can't enjoy it too! Who the heck cares? Trust me, people make a huge deal of it on the Internet, but in real life, no one really cares.

[Hyper Tumble 1,483]

If you're afraid of getting called gay, I highly advise against you wearing anything brony related, Unless it's obscure, like Wheatley said. maybe a 'Bass Cannon' shirt, or something easy to cover for.

[Quilled Inc 161]

Hmm.  I think what Michael De Santa said is good advice; wisely pick and choose what you wear.  For example, I recently got a shirt with Twilight Sparkle on it, but it is drawn to look like "A Starry Night" by Vincent Van Gogh; at first look most people don't identify that Twilight is on the shirt at all.

However I for one wear my 'pony swag' and wear it proudly!  I don't personally care what people call me, but I display that I am what I am to all and if they don't like it, well tough.  Which is odd because usually I'm really introverted and shy about these sorts of things, but when I became a brony I felt this immense need to spead the word and to not hide the fact that I am what I am.  So yeah, that's my two bits.  

[Neon Blast. 1]

I would do it.

 

Don't listen to what anyone says, express yourself and wear brony shirts.

 

I have a Rainbow Dash shirt, and nobody really cared, but my friend, since she's a MLP lover like me, loved my shirt xD

 

But enough about me. Aura, you wear what you want and don't listen to anyone's rudeness.

[Planty 1,053]

@, This is a great idea can I just say!

 

Some of the shirts look so awesome, that even non-bronys would think they where cool ! This is defiantly the best Idea I think!

[Pomfritter 165]

I wish I had stuff to wear to wear to school. I have gotten past the point of my life where I care about what others think, so I am perfectly fine with people judging me over my clothing. Also, I'm in college, so if someone would want to get into a fight with me over something so silly, I would easily be able to get them thrown in jail and then sue them for personal damages. But if I had it, I would wear it proud. Remember that if people are going to judge you over what you wear, then they're not worth your time. Let the people who are willing to allow you to be who you are to make themselves clear.

[NocturnalRainbow 248]

If you're afraid of insults then maybe try wearing something obscure that only bronies would get like  suggested. 

 

Or maybe you should try and wear whatever you want. Show your pride and don't be afraid of what people may call you, and even if they do make fun of you you know that they're wrong. You shouldn't be bothered by people hurling immature insults such as "gay" and "fag" because those insults carry no meaning. You should try to be confident in yourself and in what you like. (I hope this doesn't come off as me insulting you... just trying to give you some friendly advice )

 

But if you do want to avoid insults, which is perfectly understandable definitely try something more subtle or nothing at all (If you don't want to take any chances) 

[KonceptKarma 20]

In a situation like this I'd like to quote Tyrion Lannister, "Never forget what you are, the rest of the world won't. Wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you."

If you want to show your appreciation for the series with apparel, then by all means do it.

[Sleipnir Rising 115]

Contrary to what most people here have said, I personally wouldn't wear any MLP clothing in public. I value having a good reputation where I live. I wouldn't want people to suddenly change their perspective on me, and treat me differently, just because of a show that I like. To me, it's not worth all of the drama and trouble just to wear a shirt. Yes, it's unfair that people would misjudge others for something like watching MLP. But, the world is full of intolerant people, which will never change. I learned to accept that.

Edited October 24, 2013 by Sleipnir Rising

[Cyan Blue 946]

I love all the replies! And I am reading them all! I am looking for a shirt that doesn't scream "BRONY!" But something that a brony would figure  out, any suggestions? (I am a male)

[Quilled Inc 161]

I love all the replies! And I am reading them all! I am looking for a shirt that doesn't scream "BRONY!" But something that a brony would figure  out, any suggestions? (I am a male)

Here's the one I'm wearing right now that isn't too glaringly obvious (especially when you wear an unzipped hoodie over it):

 

 

There are other shirts that aren't as obvious; check WeLoveFine's selection, they have some incredibly good ones!

[Sleipnir Rising 115]

 

 

I am looking for a shirt that doesn't scream "BRONY!" But something that a brony would figure out, any suggestions?

Redbubble has a big variety of MLP clothing. Something like these below are pretty indirect. No one should suspect that these are related to MLP.

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/dfragrance/works/7781857-running-of-the-leaves

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/dfragrance/works/8408766-sweet-apple-acres-cider

[Quilled Inc 161]

Redbubble has a big variety of MLP clothing. Something like these below are pretty indirect. No one should suspect that these are related to MLP.

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/dfragrance/works/7781857-running-of-the-leaves

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/dfragrance/works/8408766-sweet-apple-acres-cider

Those are great!  As a runner, I may have to pick up the Running of the Leaves one XD

RedBubble's whole selection is really worth taking a look at, they have some great shirts!  (As well as some good "Don't like Ponies?  Buck You"-type shirts XD)  http://www.redbubble.com/shop/my+little+pony+t-shirts?gclid=CKuSn8j02LkCFek7MgodATQAOA&page=1

[Moonlight 7,288]

I love all the replies! And I am reading them all! I am looking for a shirt that doesn't scream "BRONY!" But something that a brony would figure  out, any suggestions? (I am a male)

 

 

Let me link you to some:

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/dfragrance/works/8048362-the-wonderbolts

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/zedrin/works/8855404-chaos

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/carnivean/works/7277240-princess-luna-cutie-mark

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/zincspoon/works/8766852-rainbow-dash-cutie-mark-grainandsplatter

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/dfragrance/works/7947211-nightmare-night

 

-Seeing as how Halloween is coming up, that one would be good. 

 

Red Bubble has quite a lot of pony shirts and even some ones that non-bronies won't recognize while bronies will. Just look through their collection and find one you like.

[Cyan Blue 946]

@SilverQuill Yeah, I'm not sure if I could wear that "Buck you!" one to school. 

 

 

Thank you for all the suggestions! I also love your shirt!

Let me link you to some:

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/dfragrance/works/8048362-the-wonderbolts

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/zedrin/works/8855404-chaos

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/carnivean/works/7277240-princess-luna-cutie-mark

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/zincspoon/works/8766852-rainbow-dash-cutie-mark-grainandsplatter

 

http://www.redbubble.com/people/dfragrance/works/7947211-nightmare-night

 

-Seeing as how Halloween is coming up, that one would be good. 

 

Red Bubble has quite a lot of pony shirts and even some ones that non-bronies won't recognize while bronies will. Just look through their collection and find one you like.

AWESOME! I love the shirts thank you for the suggestions!I  Thats a very good website, I like the wonderbolts one especially 

[Jokuc 8,174]

I agree with above users. If you're a bit scared of wearing a brony t-shirt in school, do what they said. Pick a t-shirt that only bronies will recognize. That's what I did myself for example

 

Though.. That was when I was new to the whole brony thing, now I don't care what people think, I wear t-shirts with ponies on every once in a while If someone called me gay I wouldn't give a shit honestly I mean I even have borderline nsfw pony pics as wallpaper on my school computer, people looked weirdly at me but I don't even care

 

So yeah. But if people in your school are asses and you think you'll be bullied for it, pick one that only bronies will know what it is.

 

 

 

 

http://www.redbubble...nightmare-night

 

oh hey I should get this one too...

[Ghost 173]

  As others have said, there are shirts and jackets that only Bronies will recognize.  There are also some nice hats too.

 

http://xxflamerunnerxx.deviantart.com/art/BRONY-Hat-360975059

 

http://www.sears.com/bioworld-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-brony/p-SPM7197021805P?PDP_REDIRECT=false

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/154253599/rainbow-dash-snapback-my-little-pony-hat

 

You could also put MLP wallpapers on your cellphone if you feel nervous about wearing MLP related clothing to school.  That could be a good way to start if you wanna test the waters and see the reactions you get if/ when people notice.  

[Scootaloo Is Best Filly 578]

Yeah, if you're scared about it just do what te others have said. If you wear a shirt with Rainbow Dashs cutie mark or Twilight Sparkle. No one can ever know except Bronies. But I wouldn't worry too much about being called "gay" or a "fag" you know what I think? The people who do that are scared of their own masculinity, and wearing brony shirts could be a real ice breaker and can help you make friends, especially if you're wearing a cutie mark shirt of their favorite pony.

[Winged Dragon of Ra 55]

It would also depend on how 'accepting' your school is? I would guess that if a guy were to wear a MLP shirt to college/university it would not be noticed that much since they are more open minded. I know of some high schools and elementary schools in my area that have kids there that bully and tease others.  I remember having a neighbor who was a 12 year old boy who wore a pinkie pie shirt to school and he came home crying because of what the other kids said to him.  However if you don't mind what others say then you should be able to wear what you want. Hopefully you go to a cool school with other kids that are much nicer.  

[Shanks 10,816]

If you are worried about what others think that the best option is to as others have suggested wear a shirt that bronies will recognize but haters/troll most likely will not. A good example of this any shirt with Discord on it, the last thing most people think of when they think of MLP is a dragon/chimera like creature with a love of creating chaos. This one Discord shirt I often wear, has gotten many compliments and no negative comments from haters of trolls yet.

 

 

I have also seen some people wear shirts with human versions of the ponies, and shirts with the ponies cutie mark on them as well.

[Derpyderpderp 65]

Well, I've never worn anything brony related, mostly because I don't have anything... 

 

But one of my really close friends wore a shirt that said in neon letters '20% cooler, 100% brony', and then it had a picture of Rainbow Dash's face on it, (it doesn't get more direct than that). He probably got more complements than insults, if any insults.

 

While I can't say it from my direct experience, I don't think it would be a big deal at all.

[Radost 76]

HAHA! I wear my Luna tea shirt to school all the time, like once a week. Some people point out its from MLP but i am real cool about it, i never had anyone call me a fag for wearing it but if they were not my friends messing with me i would probably punch them in the face XD. I mostly get comments on it and people like the shirt that don't even know where it is from.

[Inactive01 5,299]

I don't have anything brony related, but my friends are crazy with other shows and songs. And then there's this guy who listens to Miley Cyrus whenever his hockey team wins a game... on the speakers.

 

http://sports.nationalpost.com/2013/10/17/tyler-bozak-toronto-maple-leafs-defend-miley-cyrus-victory-song/

 

So yeah. Wearing brony related merchandise is entirely fine in theory. You'd probably get some backlash for it, but if you don't care about that, it's perfectly fine.