CrimsonSlash 26 January 14, 2014 Share January 14, 2014 Hello to all, Please allow me to take a moment to introduce myself. I'm CrimsonSlash, and this is my story: First off, I sincerely hope this doesn't come across the wrong way, but I never thought I would be saying any of this. I am a 28-year-old with an MA in Creative Writing, and I teach composition and American literature at a major four year university. I felt that bit was important to explaining my introduction to this new (for me at least) fandom. I've been aware of the MLP fandom for a few years, but largely ignored it. For me, I remember the MLP toys from my childhood, but that was it. It got filed away in that area of my brain that recalls other toys aimed at girls, such as Polly Pocket and The Littlest Pet Shop. Yesterday (as I am writing this post Midnight) when I signed into Netflix, I checked the recommendations. I've been on a documentary kick for awhile, and I was recommended a film called "Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony." I watched it, and I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed the film. Consider it my serious introduction. When it was over, I went about the rest of my day, only to return to the tempting glow that is Netflix. My curiosity now peaked, I searched for MLP:FIM and saw it was available to stream. I sat back on my couch, fired up the first episode....and now I am a brony. If you were to ask me what I liked about the show, I would say it's the production values, definitely, and the writing doesn't talk down to me. Even though it is a show targeted at children, the writing doesn't insult or demean, it addresses the characters, plots, and themes in a serious manner. I get it now. I understand. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowStorms 2 January 14, 2014 Share January 14, 2014 Hmm I watched that same documentary today which inspired me to reach out to the Brony community, I am glad to greet another fan of one of my favorite shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtlesForSale 128 January 14, 2014 Share January 14, 2014 Welcome to the herd! I'm pretty sure this fandom will stand up to your expectations! Go away Pikachu, you aren't an Eevee evolution :okiedokielokie: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightwing 12,978 January 14, 2014 Share January 14, 2014 Oh my gosh!!!A new pony!!! Ejem...where are my manners A great hug,good luck and have fun ~~ Forum Rules - Forum FAQ - What do you think of me? ~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine 16,335 January 14, 2014 Share January 14, 2014 Welcome to the MLPForums, Crimson. I'm sure you will have a lot of fun in this site :3 I would suggest catching up with the rest of the show. If there is one thing this site can't do, is to keep the spoiler away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deesinn 393 January 14, 2014 Share January 14, 2014 I searched for MLP:FIM and saw it was available to stream. I sat back on my couch, fired up the first episode....and now I am a brony. HAHAHA! My plan worked perfectly... Welcome to the forums, you'll love it here, trust me, I know stuff. I'm 24, and have a Degree in Pop/Jazz, performance major, so as somepony who's a bit older than the general population around here, I can dig what you're feelin. You'll have fanfictions flying out your ass in 10 seconds flat. Sit back and relax, talk about basically whatever you want to, and enjoy the fandom. Most importantly, be proud to be a brony! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxD0dO9iR0M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Parasprite 197 January 14, 2014 Share January 14, 2014 Welcome to MLP Forums and The Herd man! You're going to love it here. Fell free to PM me any time! Epic signature by Chaotic Dischord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bliss 1,674 January 14, 2014 Share January 14, 2014 I love doing this! Welcome to the herd!!! You'll find that not only every pony here loves the show but are into loads of artwork, fanfics and of course RPing!!! Hope to see you around! I'm just a silly little alicorn, trying to get by in the fandom ^^ The Lightning Bliss Show Lightning Bliss DevianArt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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