Hey everypony. So today my dad was browsing Youtube with my Brother in law and my half sister. (All older and out of the house). They came to visit and we were having a braai (South African term for Barbecue/barbie for those who don't know) And we had just eaten and my dad was showing us Double meanings and all the hidden adult content in the tv show Animaniacs. It was all very funny and all until I said: "I can understand that shows will have adult jokes in them to amuse parents who are watching with the kids but that is going a bit too far." My dad then said "And for that reason this show has more adult viewers that young viewers." He then said after that: "And another weird show is My Little Pony Friendship is magic. There are a ton more adult viewers than children. But what I don't understand is why so many people watch it." The whole group except me then went on about how strange that was. I could tell that that question was directed at me as my dad already knows I'm a brony however I do not think he has told anyone...but he clearly did his research after he found out I am a brony. Because when he first found out he had no idea what a brony was. I might be taking it the wrong way but I think it was a mild attack on me as when he first caught me with episodes he laughed and asked a whole bunch of questions. The only people who know are my Dad and my cousin (Whom I had enough courage to tell, turns out he watches "Girly" shows too. I'm gonna convert him the next time he visits.) Before anyone jumps straight to the whole "Just be open about it and admit it to your family and friends." I must tell you that is isn't easy. My dad made a huge impression when he first found out and I now am afraid to tell my friends as I am afraid that they will react like that too. I know that if they were decent fellows they wouldn't be bothered but I've known them for a long time and we get on really well. I don't want a quarrel to ensue just because of a tv show. That is why I am playing it safe for now until I build up courage again...but with my dad's reaction burned into my mind I doubt I will be able to tell anyone else... I wish my parents would leave that topic. They just don't understand! I'm glad to get that off my chest. I fell better just after typing it. I would like advice. What do I do in a situation like this? Ignoring seems the best option but what if my dad continues? I can't exactly talk to him about it as he doesn't understand. I appreciate any help.
If your dad continues, just remind him that not everything is for everyone and that people have different preferences
Yeah, I always use, "To each his own." But I haven't had any problems yet admitting I like the show to people. I don't announce it, but if anyone ever asks I don't deny it. Like, I have an MLP wallpaper on my phone, and if someone happens to see it then of course they question it. But yes, my situation is different than yours. Maybe I just have it easy for some reason.
This reminds me of when I was at school one day, I sat on a table with my friends and behind us on the other side of the table sat one of the boys in our class. I picked up my phone (I have RD's 'So-awesome'-face as background) to check the time, when he suddenly turned around an saw my phone. "Do you watch 'My Little Pony?" I was like this ->O.O' "eeeh... do YOU watch 'My Little Pony'?" I replied. "Hell yeah! I have seen the whole first season" (he didn't sound serios, but I think he has seen the whole series) Then he asked me again- "So, you watch 'MLP'?" "Buck yeah" I said. (I thought he wasn't serious, so I just gave him a short reply to sound not serious) "'Buck yeah'? Are you a freakin' Brony?" My face -> Ó.Ò' Oh buck, did I just blow my cover? Then he just brohoofed me and walked away. He talks about the show like it's some kind of joke, so I think he's a closet brony. just like me xD
I don't think he was having a jab at you, I think he was genuinely curious and wanted to talk about it. I'm guessing doing so in front of you is his way of showing you that he's open to try to understand it rather than mock you for it. A curious mind is a lot better than a closed one, and I think you're lucky to have a father that prefers to try and understand than completely shut it out.
Well I can understand that but he then did it in front of the whole group of us and my my sister and brother in law don't know I am a brony and I can't exactly just blurt out why I was a brony when my family is stating how weird it is. And if he wanted to ask me I know that he is the kind of person who would just openly ask me. Thanks anyway guys I think he forgot at that moment that I actually was a brony and was curious. Besides I was just paranoid at the time as well. Me being a teen now my emotions are becoming easy to manipulate and they can easily be affected. I actually feel better now and practically no longer care about what happened that night anyway. I think it was a freak accident and if my dad DID forget that I am a brony (Which I think he did because he isn't the kind of person that would do something like that if he knew it would affect me) I can guarantee you that he remembered at 12 AM when I sang with all my heart at the karaoke competition XD. Thanks for the help! :derpe:
Well, let me say this. Let me say it all before you get on me for saying the standard "Just bring it out into the open WHEN IT MATTERS". For me, I revealed my bronydom to friends and family because I couldn't stay quiet about it(I felt somewhat ashamed of it back when I still wasn't sure if I liked the series or not, but afterwards not so much), but you're not under the same stipulations or anything of the like. I don't think you should avoid it when it matters a conversation, and I reckon it's easier to get it out using it as an ecample in another subject. Just my two cents, and I don't think your dad was ribbing you. Chose a bad time to talk about the show, but I think he was really interested in your opinion. You've gotten that idea though, so nothing new.
Well time for my age old example. When I first became a brony I hid it all the time. My brother was the first to find out when winter wrap up came on in my car. He just shrugged. My grandmother instanly attacked my sexuality. She asumed I'm gay because I liked ponies. After I month she just stopped bringing it up. My best friend found out when he showed up randomly at my house. I was drawing at the time. He saw the picture said " is that a pony" I replied "yep" He laughed. Then asked if I wanted to get some food. I never expected those reactions, but after more people knew I was more open about it. Know everyone knows but doesn't care. Point is, be you, people might not care about it as much as you think. -- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums
I've had a few people ask me why I like the show because they didn't understand it. I usually say, "It makes me feel good about myself. It has a very heartwarming feeling that comes with almost every episode. The show disregards all the negative stereotypes that the ignorant rely on for socializing. It always refreshes my memory of what really matters to me and should to a lot of people. Certains things such the importance of friends, no one is perfect, everyone is special in their own way, and success means nothing if you don't have friends to share it with." That sums up what I usually say. If someone still decides not to understand what I say, then I usually just comment, "Well, to each his own I guess" and move on. It's fine if people don't want to enjoy the show, but people better not get in my way of liking the show. Lately I've been hearing a lot about some "anti-brony" groups going around. I'm an opened up brony and it's my decision alone. It's pretty sick what a negative world we live in today. People these days love to hate. I consider myself very open-minded and I know if I didn't discover the show on my own I probably wouldn't be a brony, but I know I would never be "anit-brony." As much as I want to fill my heart with love, watching the haters counter-balances the love with equal hate. There are some bronies whom I don't agree with though and I guess that what all the anti-bronies look at. People crave negative criticism and conflict. I don't like when bronies treat the show like a religion or something. I can't really give an example, but I know it when I see it. Another thing is bronies who get some sort of sexual thrill out of the show. I've almost turned the show away because of that. The name "Brony" is being tainted by these people, and I really don't know if there's anything I can do to help. I've seen a couple pictures that are very hard to unsee from...what's the term..."cloppers" on youtube in the recommended videos. What I think is that people are confused by mixing sexual urges and the love of show together. I had a similar experience back like 7 years ago that I'm not proud of. I'm just glad it didn't last long because I knew I was a very confused high school freshman. I also know I'm definitely not the only one who had to deal with such an ordeal. Anyways I'm done talking. I'm sure I don't need to tell you guys things you already know, but this is what I want the haters to understand.
When you say sexual thrill out of the show,do you mean artist like slugbox and clop. Every fandom has them. Just bronies are bigger and easier to find. -- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums
I was referring to people who love watching ponies have sex or showing very unecessary and revealing pictures. These people have been referred to as "cloppers" and "pornies." I didn't know how else to say that. I'm aware that most fanbases have those kind of people, but my opinion of them remains the same. I prefer to not look up the artists you mentioned because I really don't want to see anymore than I already have. The popular wet-mane pony picture that everyone uses is not what I mean.
Well, I'm not into the clop thing, but I love slugbox's art style. I know that certain fandoms get looked at different. My brother draw rule 34 of alma from the FEAR games. He had some people turn on him when he started. Everyone will take the "worst" part of the fandom and use it to attack the rest of them. -- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums
We also shouldn't turn are backs on those people either. I know people that are into it and they are as much a brony as me and you. -- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums
The irony of the hate for the R34 aspect is that it's actually been a useful outlet for people. Whether it's financial or psychological, some of the visual artists have turned it into a good thing for them.
