my bro is a hater.

Or just try to respond semi-positive. :3

> "You are a pony-worshipper."

< "Yup."

> "You are gay."

< "I am?"

> "Yes you're a *squee!*."

< "Ok."

> "Lol ur so stupid."

< "Darn."

>

 

He... What?
Oh... NOW IT'S PERSONAL!

[video=youtube;FbXh7ZipUuQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbXh7ZipUuQ[/video]
[video=youtube;ImgHoGgCn8U]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImgHoGgCn8U[/video]

Try to make him realise it ain't so bad.
Psychiatrists use this trick a lot:

Keep Replying with 'Why'?

'Why do you hate ponies'
"Bcuz dey ponies and ghey'
"Why?"
'Bcuz.. liek... pthey're ponies and ponuiz are fur gurlz'
'Why are ponies for girls?'
'cuz ther are, lulz'
'You've got no valid explanation, This surely proofs you lack correctness. All you base your fact on is common believe.'
"But... You.. I ....
It's about Magic!"
'Skyrim has Magic. Fable has Magic. The Lord of The Rings has Magic. (Or use anything else with magic he likes.), Are you saying that's gay?"

And So on.

 

This song is based on the second episode of season 2 when Discord corrupts everyone:

[video=youtube;zD_ePlEXHLU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_ePlEXHLU&hd=1[/video]

 

My best advice in this situation:

This is a good opportunity to learn to ignore hate.
Either that or learn to laugh at yourself.
He won't stop until you stop, so don't give him the satisfaction.
If he says something, walk away or laugh at his ignorance.
Never show weakness, it's what he's plucking at right now.

S'what I would do.
This thread needs more constructive advice. Seriously.

 

Just keep it cool. Do what you want, and if he doesn't like it, that's not your problem.

Yes it does, Merri.

 

I'm late to the thread, So yeah.

If all he said was pony worshiper, that doesn't sound that bad. It he say it in a rude way or with the intention of hurting your feelings?

At work I get call pony boy, but it's all in good fun.

 

It doesn't sound too bad of a haze, but like I said, you could always deflect back to something he likes that you think is equally as ridiculous.

 

Well, I don't know how much I can offer but I too have a brother who isn't too tolerant of the show. I've had to deal with abuse from him in other regards and it's much similar to a troll. The less emotionalism you give to responses and disinterest in whatever is said about the insult is best in my opinion from experience. From his most recent questioning of ponies I've just been really up front and don't give in too much. Of course, in my brothers regards, whenever I go over the top geek about something, he reels for words. So that works in my situation but maybe not yours.

 

I guess I was lucky, I turned my Army bro into a brony. :derpe:

 

Advice for a guy who hasn't run into pony haters yet:

Someone said it early, but basically negligent affirmations work.

"You're a *squee!* for watching that" Really? Fascinating view, I'll have to ponder this carefully. Wanna sit down and explain it further to me?

"No" Okay, thanks anyways.

OR

"*tries to come up with something logical*" *Question everything but consider it anyways, or at least appear to be*

Thank you for your time, anything else? "....No." Okay, have a nice day.

Be respectful, be considerate, and don't neglect the opinion just because it's negative[read:misinformed, shallow, superficial, unsubstantiated, etc.](Because in so doing you're disregarding them) but always keep returning the onus of reason on them. They're the ones making a claim, not you.

TO THOSE SAYING IGNORE HIM: It's the OP's brother, how well do you REALLY think that works? Can't REALLY cut off family, or at least we shouldn't be encouraging it.

 

sorry but 'you worship ponies' and 'Fluttershy is emo'? I hate to trivialize your difficulties or the like, but I have to say that your brother is bad at insults- those barely make sense and sounds really awkward off the tongue, although it is a little more creative than most, I'll give him that. Barely.

 

Yeesh. Well for one thing, don't show signs of weakness. He's found something that attacks you in a way that frightens you that he is getting enjoyment outta your sorrow.
Don't let yourself fall victim to this conundrum.

If i were you, i show no emotion to your brother. For an example to fight back with.

Brother: Your a Pony Worshiper!
You: So?
Brother: So? You like Ponies!!
You: Is this getting anywhere, by any chance?
Brother: Yes it is.
You: How?
Brother: This was meant for little girls.
You: So? Doesn't mean it's not bad, Just because something was meant for a different target audience, doesn't mean that it's bad for others to explore and see for themselves.
You: Your arrogant shows your just about as ignorant as the rest for those who haven't learn the experience from the show or whatever the case, for you sit there and ridicule me for watching a show like this.
Brother:...Your a *squee!*.
Me: That's what i thought. Go back and play your zelda.
*walks away*

Maybe this could help you in your situation that your in and maybe this will stick this in your brother's craw.

 

I contend there's no need to be antagonistic. As soon as you start calling someone arrogant and ignorant, they clench up only slightly slower than bringing up abortion at a comedy show. Don't show weakness, don't let people ever think you're bothered by the fact you like the show, but being aggresive about their hate just keeps the guns in their hands.

Just my opinion.

EDIT: Particularly since it is his brother.

 

I guess if all else fails, just let it go, his opinions probably aren't going to change anytime soon, so the best you can do is take it in stride.

 

Same here, my cousin has seen a fanmade cupcakes video, admits that Rainbow Dash is best pony, but when I bring up the show or tell him he's a brony, he says MLP is gay.

 

So... He likes the Spin-offs etc... But he still thinks the show is Gay?

That's like CoD*squee!*s claiming every game is gay except for CoD. -______-

Well, If one likes a part of it, Curiosity will probably take over. And the hate shall Vanish... Atleast... I hope so.

 

Yeah, it really does sound like he is starting to like it and testing the waters. A huge number of current bronies started out as pony haters simply because deep inside they liked it but thought there was something wrong with it. I have a feeling that if you keep being tolerant of how he is treating you and don't retaliate that he is going to come around and finally open up to you that he thinks it is cool as well. Then he will not only be your brother but a brony and a friend as well.