I wouldn't care if people knew it or not. I mean, if they're going to be asses about it, then I'm clearly with the wrong people. So I just step away. If I am bound to them (school), well, let them call me any names and *squee!*. As long as no one tries to beat me up (which I doubt it, but well, the chance is there). I've stood for worst than that. Besides, the first thing I did after watching the first few episodes was to show it to my friends to see if they would like it too :derpe: . All of them saw except two (school's issues) and even those who saw didn't say anything else aside from "Ah, I didn't like it as you did" or similar. So far they have been proved to be nice friends But then, you are not me. It's a bit hard to take a position of "*squee!* everyone and everything that doesn't matter to me, won't affect me in any good way or affect others in a bad way" without actually faking it. Good luck on that issue, though Edit: Yeti's right on every word.
I think it's important to note that a lot of the fear your experiencing right now, it's mainly all in your own head. And if he is fine with it, try to focus on why that fear is there in the first place, instead of just going "HA HA HA IM SAFE". I know we've all done it before, there has been an important change in your own mind and you've just ignored it because you got the outcome of the situation you wanted.
I use to be in your situation about the constant fear of people finding out me being a brony. Sure I wore the shirts out in public, no problem, since i didn't care what Adults had to say to me but the college kids in my school are more into pop cultural references then Adults are. One day, I asked myself "Enough is enough. I'm tired of living a lie, in front of everyone." So, I wore one of my shirts to school and while i was the first in my class, i didn't worry at first but it felt awkward me wearing this to school but again, i'm sitting thinking to myself "Why should you worry? Remember, Jeff. This world doesn't care, okay?" So I sat there till kids started showing up and i started to flare up in fear but stood my grounds to be brave and after today as I went through 3 hours of class time...No one seem to to mind or care for it. That Experience gave me Hope and Confidence. I didn't know what to suspect from that day but now people know it and don't mind, gave me the confidence to wear them more often. On the Side note of things, I saw a Women, possible my age. Wearing a My little Pony: Friendship is Magic Backpack and i started following her, slowly and started humming a song from the show to get her attention but no luck after that. All i know is there are some in my school but being her a girl, is understandable of someone in her shoes watching this but in mine are different.
This situation reminds me of something that happened to me. I wanted to show someone a photo on my phone and forgot about my dozens of pony pictures and started scrolling through them and accidently stopped on a deviant art one that looked super feminine and I quickly zoomed past it but my friend was like, "Dude, you gotta get rid of that pony stuff." I laughed it off and he didn't say another word. So even though he doesn't like the show he wasn't mean about it. I hope your situation turns out well.
I wanted to say: if someone try to stereotype you, play along, and since later,if you get mad or something, he'd say that he was just having a laugh, so this way, you can be one having a laugh and beat him/her at his game.
Well he wasn't at school yesterday. And today he had a band trip to go to. I actually wanted him to be in school today, just to see if he'd say anything. But now I have the next week off for vacation so I'm sure he's forgotten by now.
Well I'm glad it all turns out well. I remember when my dad stumbled upon my stash of episodes. I was so embarrased, especially when he laughed but Now I couldn't care less and I've even got the courage to tell me cousin. However I'm nowhere near the stage of telling my friends yet.
One friend knows, my best friend. I've known him for years and I could trust him with anything. I told him why I liked MLP and who bronies are. He took it well and understands why I'd like MLP and why others would. He himself isn't a brony, but I did get him to watch an episode. So maybe with time he may become one (or maybe he is but isn't telling me and is one ). Last night we were talking about him saving up for a new gaming computer. I told him to make sure he gets at least a quad core processor. He says "Don't worry I'll get an 8 core so I can run Battlefield, a movie, and all the MLP I could want, all at the same time."
you know, this whole ordeal of pony secrecy has never been a major issue for me. My friends know all too well. Always saying that I'm going to put something pony related on facebook or mention it at school. One of my best friends always kids with me about them. Even like that, I still get along with them very well. They still treat me the same even after becoming a brony The only, only person who has made it look like a sin is my brother. Which makes me very sad. He and I have been through alot together. These past years, hes been very...how do you say...mamon. Don't worry mike. I'm sure things will turn out just fine.
Your friend doesn't sound like a friend to me. All my friends know I'm a Brony and are cool with it. I'm rather open with my Brony self. If I had Brony gear, I'd wear it to skool. But damn, you do seem to be in a tough spot. Any other friends you have that might understand?
I'm the same way. I post pictures on facebook too and no one minds. They tease me about it, but they still treat me as their friends. It does help that I don't talk their ear off about it.
My close friends wouldn't care. They'd probably question, but in the end they'd still be my friends. I don't live in a large city of many different backgrounds and cultures. I live in a very small town where everyone knows everyone. Outcasters are always looked down upon, so a guy wearing a pony shirt to school would be blasphemous to everyone else. I wouldn't feel comfortable attempting to bring my brony self to public for these reasons. Where I live, there is no escape other than moving to the next town over. It's not something I want to risk. However, this is my senior year and afterwards I will be moving onto college. There I'm hoping that there will be many people of different backgrounds and cultures where I'll just be able to "fit in", make a few new friends and be comfortable being a brony in public.
If memory serves, college will be much more accepting for the reasons you state in your post. High School can be difficult as there is no getting away from the other people in it. Especially in a small town. Bide your time, don't reveal what you are not comfortable revealing. This is different for everyone - some of us might not care what other people think, but if you aren't ready, people trying to pressure you into coming out can be as stressful as what other people may do when you do reveal your interests.
Thank you. Every person I've asked who's in college or graduated have all told me good things, so I'm very excited. High School really does suck when trying to be an individual. Everyone is so close-minded. I shrug most insults and comments off, but I've never been open about anything as significant as being a brony. So I'm just going to wait for the right moment.
My parents found out nearly 2 weeks after I had discovered ponies (which was back in October). I had a desktop wallpaper of the main 6 and my mom saw it when I got up to go get food. She thought my sis had put it on as a joke, but now that she knew, I had to admit it. I was actually thinking about telling her anyway because it had felt awkward since they hadn't known. So I just got right to the point and told her. After she started laughing at the fact that I liked ponies, I went into describing why there is a huge community behind the show, what makes the show awesome, etc. She was skeptical for about a month, but now she's totally fine with it! So now I am free to ponify my entire computer and room without question. My dad on the other hand doesn't even care (which is a good thing) because I don't particularly get along with him. Personally I'd recommend telling your parents, but tell the parent you feel most comfortable with first as they'll be the most supportive. Also you'll feel better knowing that you don't have to keep it a secret from them.
