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No, this is not a joke/trolling thread. We don't need more filler posts asking if it is.

Remember to spoiler season 3 content, and clearly label your spoilers.
 
 GMarshal   United States. August 12 2011 01:50. Posts 20817
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Season 3 release date: November 10, 2012 at 10:00am!(source)


Click here to see if there is a new episode this week.
If you are going to flame/bash/call people fags then please stay out of the thread. Thank you ^_^
Also if you want anything added to the OP shoot me a PM

One more thing, if you want to be added to the list of fans, supporters or whatever you want to call yourself, PM me.

Last thing, some people here are not done watching the series, put any major spoilers in spoilers please. Thank you!

So, I'm somewhat surprised that my search for "my little pony" here on TL didn't yield a thread (EDIT: since people are giving me crap about this, yes there are 5 results, all five are blogs as far as I know, I make a distinction between "thread" and "blog", apologies if its a fake distinction, either way discussion seemed dead over there) , I feel the urge to remedy this, so here we go. This should be the nexus on TL for all pony based discussion

Most people clicking this thread are going to be... bewildered, I mean My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (MLP) is ostensibly a show for little girls, that airs on "the Hub" of all places. Grown manly men like us who are gosu , beer-guzzling Starcraft players, should have no reason or motivation to watch what amounts to a kids show. Not just a kids show, but one aimed at little girls.

That was the reaction I had, and the reaction most male viewers of the series had when we were introduced as well. Surprisingly, some would argue shockingly, the main demographic that watches MLP are males aged 15-35. Thats right, this show, targeted at little girls has what amounts to cult following, for those skeptical as to the veracity of this statistic, here is a source. This following started on 4chan of all places, but it quickly spread like wildfire.

Its not just a few nuts who watch this show either, several dozen websites have popped up dedicated to MLP, including ponychan (one of the few "chans" on the net where people are actually *nice*) and Equestria Daily, these people crank out huge amounts of fan made material, from youtube remixes to fanfiction. The fact is a freaking *huge* community has formed, and its one of the nicest out there.

What is it about this show that appeals to people? Well for one it's written by Lauren Faust, who helped produce the Powerpuff Girls and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, both series which have certain acclaim. The characters are surprisingly complex and well developed for a kids show, and the art has genuine charm that evokes older cartoon series. The art and music are great and the show is simply... addicting. Its almost impossible to capture with words, so I present a song that might give you and idea of what the atmosphere is like (also check out the very first recommended post, in the spoiler at the bottom of the page, it goes into detail about what is so appealing about the show)



The show is both heartwarming and entertaining. Don't believe me? Watch the recommended episodes, then come back. No one who has followed through and actually given the show a fair chance has ever come back to berate me. For anyone who wants to watch here is episode 7, which is one of the better starting points.

EDIT: Ok, episode one is perhaps not the best start, I would suggest starting with winter wrap up or perhaps sonic rainboom or the swarm!

EDIT 2: Replaced Episode 1 with 7 (dragonshy) as its a better primer if anyone wants to start with episode one you can find it here



Other recommended starter episodes are 13, 9, 7 and 25. Watch those instead of 1-4, as they are a much better introduction to the show. By request, a link to Fallweather Friends which is also a good starting point.

For those bronies out there, (and I know you are out there), who is your favorite pony? Best episode? Favorite song?

EDIT: Redid the Poll to include a few options I missed.
Poll: Best Song?

Winter Wrap Up (431)
 
45%

Fluttershy singing PInkies Enchantress song (166)
 
17%

Art of the Dress (136)
 
14%

At the Gala (82)
 
8%

PInkie Pie's No Fear. (61)
 
6%

Fluttershy/Sweetie Belle Lulluby (57)
 
6%

Pinkie Pie's Sharing is Caring (17)
 
2%

Pinkies Pony Pokey (15)
 
2%

965 total votes

Your vote: Best Song?

(Vote): Winter Wrap Up
(Vote): Art of the Dress
(Vote): Fluttershy/Sweetie Belle Lulluby
(Vote): Pinkies Pony Pokey
(Vote): At the Gala
(Vote): Pinkie Pie's Sharing is Caring
(Vote): PInkie Pie's No Fear.
(Vote): Fluttershy singing PInkies Enchantress song



Poll: Favorite Pony

Fluttershy (523)
 
25%

Rainbow Dash (523)
 
25%

Pinkie Pie (333)
 
16%

Twilight Sparkle (268)
 
13%

Applejack (240)
 
11%

Rarity (239)
 
11%

2126 total votes

Your vote: Favorite Pony

(Vote): Rarity
(Vote): Fluttershy
(Vote): Pinkie Pie
(Vote): Rainbow Dash
(Vote): Applejack
(Vote): Twilight Sparkle



(New!)
Poll: Best Song of Season 2?

This Day Aria (107)
 
35%

Smile Song (107)
 
35%

Find A Pet Song (25)
 
8%

Becoming Popular (The Pony Everypony Should Know) (19)
 
6%

BBBFF (17)
 
6%

Love is in Bloom (14)
 
5%

The Flim Flam Brothers (song) (12)
 
4%

The Heart Carol (3)
 
1%

The Perfect Stallion (2)
 
1%

Other (2)
 
1%

308 total votes

Your vote: Best Song of Season 2?

(Vote): This Day Aria
(Vote): BBBFF
(Vote): Love is in Bloom
(Vote): Find A Pet Song
(Vote): Becoming Popular (The Pony Everypony Should Know)
(Vote): The Heart Carol
(Vote): The Flim Flam Brothers (song)
(Vote): The Perfect Stallion
(Vote): Smile Song
(Vote): Other



Also, yes I expect a certain amount of ridicule and trolling, but I figured *someone* had to have the moral honesty to post this thread. ^_^

EDIT: Thanks for all the people who recommended better primer episodes than #1, as you can see I took your advice

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"life of lively to live to life of full life thx to shield battery" The measure of a terrible day is when you go to bed thinking "man, I wish the zombie apocalypse would start already"
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 keeblur   United States. August 12 2011 01:53. Posts 821
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MOD EDIT: I'm taking over this post for this:

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Last edit: 2012-01-01 22:32:28
Isn't it ironic and selfish to say that God made man in his image, when God was made in man's image?
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 PhiliBiRD   United States. August 12 2011 01:56. Posts 2634
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the main viewer base is males 15-35?

what a crock of crap. its still my little ponies...
Last edit: 2011-08-12 01:57:06
Tell no secrets, show no weakness.
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 Enema   Switzerland. August 12 2011 01:56. Posts 682
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 Matharos   Canada. August 12 2011 01:56. Posts 211
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I have seen allot of MLP interest growing on another forum I visit but I have been to scared to check it out.
I assure you I don't have ferrets in my pants
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 GMarshal   United States. August 12 2011 01:58. Posts 20817
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On August 12 2011 01:56 PhiliBiRD wrote:
the main viewer base is males 15-35?

what a crock of crap. its still my little ponies...

I included a source. Its true.

Don't take my word for it, wikipedia, scroll down to "reception"
"life of lively to live to life of full life thx to shield battery" The measure of a terrible day is when you go to bed thinking "man, I wish the zombie apocalypse would start already"
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 DisneylandSC   Netherlands. August 12 2011 01:59. Posts 423
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Bronie reporting in!

Winter wrap up is the best thing ever to have been created, it is also my favourite episode!


On August 12 2011 01:56 PhiliBiRD wrote:
the main viewer base is males 15-35?

what a crock of crap. its still my little ponies...


Check Youtube, they keep track of statistics. Its true.

Edit: I'm hoping they make Derpy Hooves an official character in season 2.



<3 <3 <3

Also also, Fluttershy is my favourite pony.

<3 <3 <3
Last edit: 2011-08-12 17:13:09
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 Daliniues   Canada. August 12 2011 01:59. Posts 117
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I was waiting for this to come up, I don't know what it is about this show but I find it really interesting and fun to watch. Scootaloo is the best though.
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 s[O]rry   Canada. August 12 2011 02:00. Posts 398
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I started watching this show last thursday... I am at the point where I am actually watching it at work over SC2 streams...
Sunshine.
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 xHassassin   United States. August 12 2011 02:00. Posts 270
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Awesome show

Can't wait for season 2

I've been trying to get all 23 episodes onto 1 youtube channel in 720p. Gotta keep it on the down low so trolls dont shut it down.
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  n00b3rt   Bulgaria. August 12 2011 02:03. Posts 888Profile # 
Are there any sexual innoendos in this ... or I dunno something inappropriate for children that can only be understood by adults. Cuz I don't think of continuing smoking anytime soon and I don't know if there's another reason to watch ;D
Last edit: 2011-08-12 02:03:15
Yeah, whatever
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 redmarine   Denmark. August 12 2011 02:03. Posts 162
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It took me a couple of months to actually get myself to watch this show. And after having watched all of the episodes, I crave for more.

Season 2 can't come fast enough!


On August 12 2011 02:03 n00b3rt wrote:
Are there any sexual innoendos in this ... or I dunno something inappropriate for children that can only be understood by adults. Cuz I don't think of continuing smoking anytime soon and I don't know if there's another reason to watch ;D


I never noticed anything sexual in this show. Then again, I watched it because of the story and character developments.
Last edit: 2011-08-12 02:09:42
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 Darkalbino   Australia. August 12 2011 02:04. Posts 397
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please tell me this is just some elaborate troll you and fellow /b/tards have devised.
"I edited it"
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 pred470r   Bulgaria. August 12 2011 02:04. Posts 3129
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I think it's just a stupid kids show, and I don't get what all the people find interesting in this.
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 Golgon   Germany. August 12 2011 02:04. Posts 6
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Anybody seen this? Stumbled upon by accident and freaking loved it . ^^

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  DivinO   United States. August 12 2011 02:05. Posts 4691Profile Blog # 

On August 12 2011 02:04 Darkalbino wrote:
please tell me this is just some elaborate troll you and fellow /b/tards have devised.


Sadly no. I play Team Fortress 2 with a bunch of bronies. And I love them, apart from the fact that they are bronies.
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 LarJarsE   United States. August 12 2011 02:06. Posts 1323
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I really cannot believe grown men watch this show. Seriously.. My little pony... It started with pony dolls for little girls.. The ponies came with long hair and a brush..

Pony memes are completely exclusive and not funny to anyone else besides mlp fans..

dont get me wrong, like what you want. i have no problem with that. my opinion is that the show is for young children and little girls; if you watch it as an adult male you might have some problems with growing up or gender identity.. but hey, watch whatever you want!!

with that being said, i absolutely hate my little pony, but again, keep doing you.
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 Xayoz   Estonia. August 12 2011 02:06. Posts 322
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Whenever you correct someone's grammar just remember that nobody likes you.
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 Crunchums   United States. August 12 2011 02:07. Posts 10372
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we already have a thread for this in blogs ( http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=199658 ), but I suppose one in general makes more sense

i am a huge brony : 3
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 Sega92   United States. August 12 2011 02:07. Posts 448
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um...needless to say fluttershy kicks alllll sorts of ass, especially when she tries to cheer for rainbow dash
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