I do hope this is the right forum... Anywho, A friend recently introduced me to this "new version" of My little pony and I started watching it. I didn't intend on enjoying it, but somehow I do and I'm halfway through season 2. -//- I guess the main thing is, I'm a little embarrassed or ashamed to tell any of my other friends. Most of them are anti-bronies, so what do I do?
In my opinion, I think the best thing you can do is just tell them. There's no way to really sugarcoat it, it just sorta is what it is. But if they're your friends, they shouldn't care. You might catch some flak for a few days, but it should all work out in the end. And hey, you might end up converting one (or three ) of them to the fandom! Thats what happened to me
Dont tell them at first. I only tell people who bring the subject up. (Thats 1, who looked in my diary) Let them know, in a calm, mature way when you do. This is what I do. If a friend introduced you why not ask him for advice?
Many of us have been in your horseshoes once, but I eventually got over being ashamed, this is an awesome show, nothing to be ashamed of. I reccomend you to simply tell the ones you trust can handle it.
Thanks. That seems like a good tactic. Actually, I had asked him for advice, and he said just tell them. The thing is with that, people can't stay quiet and end up attracting dumb bullies. thanks, I might do that. Thank you for the feed back. I think that's a great idea just to tell those i think i can truly trust and believe they can handle it. [Merged] -Viper Double posting kinda fills out the thread faster then need be. I'll let it slide though
When I went through this, I just thought to myself "If they're gonna not be my friends because I like a show, they're not really all that good friends. Screw it, I'm saying it." Then, I came out the stable on the very day season 2 came out. It's less a big deal than it feels, lol, so I'd say just go for it.
"Those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter" Very wise words, though I forget who said them. Google it if curiosity grabs hold of you, but that's not the point. I wouldn't suggest just saying it all out at once, it can shock even the best of friends. I'd suggest letting it purposely slip over time and have them come to you about it instead of the other way around. You're obviously a tad surprised by this actually being a thing you enjoy, so tell them that. If all goes well, they should end up trying it too.
Thanks, I think that's probably one of the best decisions and I may go with that. Perhaps they're a brony too and i don't know.
You can always just tell them. Odds are, they'll ignore it, or laugh it off. You don't have to tell them if you don't want to. Me, I actually realy enjoy telling people about myself, just because I get a kick out of sharing my thoughts and feelings. Despite that, nobody's going to make you tell anyone.
I'm not particularly open about it offline. Most know, but I don't share it unless I feel the person might enjoy it to a reasonable extent.
Tell them, but pretend you think it's kind of stupid and laugh about it. They get confusing mixed messages that way.
One I know asked me why I was happier. Then I told about the FiM forums, the merchandise I got and showed a clip from Bronycon.
I would say buy a pinkie pie figurine and pop it out at the most unexpected moment and say "So who at this table knows where the cat's pajama's have gone?" or something so random that your friends can't help but laugh. Or maybe buy a fluttershy to make your friends *squee* until they understand XD. This is just saying that if you want to tell your friends, be out loud and proud, and don't care about what they think about you. If they cannot accept that you watch one little show, then how can they be true friends?
