So today while I was sitting in a restaurant between classes eating some lunch, I was staring out the window and was watching everyone walking by. Keeping an eye on the diversity that surrounds me, still hoping to find at least one guy that has a brony shirt. I see a plethora of other things. I see guys wearing shirts that some stereotypes would consider "girly"; pink, light yellow, sky blue, purple. I also saw some random shirts, someone wearing a Sega shirt, an Angry Birds shirt, a shirt with Kermit the frog on it, and many others. I'm waiting for the day that I see a brony shirt in this mixture of college students walking around town. I'm not convinced that out of approximately 50,000 students, that I'm the only brony in town. As I was walking back from the restaurant to attend a weather forecasting shift I had later in the afternoon, I kept an eye out for bronies. I had sunglasses on, so no one could notice that I was checking. I don't want it to look like I'm some kind of a creep. However, as I was walking, a question popped into my mind. What if I actually see a brony for the first time in real-life? Would it be weird to go up to a stranger, without wearing a brony shirt of my own, to say something like, "Excuse me, I just wanted to let you know that the shirt you are wearing makes you 20% cooler." I would think that they'd be pleasantly surprised, but I do not know for sure. So, the question I pose is a rather simple one. Perhaps not even worth all this text I've written, but if a stranger came up to you while walking on the street and said something like that, would you give them a bro-hoof? Would you befriend them? Would you exchange contact info (Nothing too personal. You know, just Facebook or Flankbook [if you have either] or if you really want to, phone numbers) to keep in touch with an IRL brony? I'm curious about your thoughts, if such a thing like this ever happens to you.
I'd feel compelled to say something. At least a 'hey... liking the shirt, brony' or something. If the situation was on a bus, or in a cafe, then yeah, I may even start a conversation up about it. Interesting question, I have to say.
If he pointed out my shirt, I'd probably say something like, "that's so AWESOME! Gimme a brohoof!" That would probably be the end of it, but if he felt like talking for a bit, I certainly would point him here! That way we'd be able to stay in touch and Everypony would have a new member!
yes, definitely I would. well I did have kind of situation. on collage forum meeting I knew only one person and I didn't even know his name on forum. and well, as soon as he found out that I was Yeti, then he was: "you're one with ponies?!, why did you addict me to mlp. I'm *his online name* on forum" me: "oh, I know you from forum". and in mater of hour there was like 10 bronies that I've turned into bronies via collage forum that I didn't know who they are irl. I wasn't even friend with them online. I didn't mind meeting them actually, I quite liked it. One girl even game me cupcakes (she didn't read cupcakes yet then) for being brony (she made them for that meeting). anyway, there weren't brohoofs in literal meaning, but I made quite few new friends. They actually started calling me "hipster brony". because I liked ponies before they were mainstream xD. summ: yes, I would have no problem approaching someone with mlp t-shirt,or someone approaching me
I believe I would say something if I saw another brony shirt and would want to organise further contact with someone that commented on my shirt. But knowing me I would probably pull a Fluttershy and be unable to speak or just pretend my music is too loud to hear them. I should hope my desperation for a real life brohoof would overcome my shyness, I hope so. Ignoring some stranger is one thing, but a Brony is essentially part of the family we have formed in this online community.
I'd never really thought of it before, but I would definitely say something, what I say is dependent on the situation though. If I were to notice someone with a brony shirt and have time to think up something to say, it would be something that wouldn't make me sound crazy, like "Hey, nice shirt! Brohoof?!" However, If I happened to notice it as they're just walking by, my immediate reaction would probably be something along the lines of "DUDE, NO WAY! BROHOOF!" I'm not sure if I'd exchange contact info with them, but I'd probably recommend Everypony and tell them how to find me here if they also seemed excited to meet another brony IRL.
Yes. I stated before I often wear clothing with obscure jokes. I've met a few people I talk to on a constant basis from some of those shirts. No bronies as of yet but I'd have no problems at all approaching someone.
i dont see why not, since its very rare to me to find a irl brony i would ask for a brohoof and, if he wanted, would have a chat.
First I interrogate them with serious Brony stuff to see if they pass my requirements, and then I.. (evil laugh) ... No, I'm just kidding. I'd brohoof for sure! ..well, I guess it depends on the person (certain people I wouldn't), but a stranger/someone I don't know that well/a friend for sure! ...maybe I should prepare for the inevitable with some sort of hoof-glove.
I would, I give high fives to Redskins fans so i'd only be changing the topic as it were. So giving a bro hoof in no big deal to me. I mean if their wearing a shirt it's not like i'm outing them in public I meet one brony IRL by accident, He parked next to me and saw my Cutie marks on my window. He asked about them, we talked in the parking lot for a bit they we went are separate ways.
Of course I would! I just need someone to make the first move! (er... that didn't sound right did it?)
Thank you to everypony that has replied and/or voted so far. I appreciate it. I'm actually glad that I see some "Not Sure" votes because if all votes were "Yes" I'd feel as if I asked an obvious/stupid/pointless question. I'm glad that appears to not be the case. If I ever happen to meet a stranger-brony (lol?), I'll probably just walk up to him and say, "Excuse me. Sorry to bother you, but I just want to let you know that the shirt you are wearing makes you 20% cooler." That should hopefully prove that I know where it's from. If we don't have a chat, but just brohoof, then I guess that'll be it. However, if we have a conversation about MLP:FiM, then perhaps I'll direct him to Everypony. That's probably the best approach. If I actually get a Flankbook one of these days, which I'm thinking of doing, then I can do both! Just like Setzer, I wonder if I'll be too nervous/shy to do so, or will my excitement from seeing an IRL brony overcome that? I have a good feeling that the excitement will win.
Now if it's a brony that is from Everypony, obviously I would ask for some sort of contact information. It would be nice to meet them again. (Assuming they live anywhere near Central Florida.) Then again we could always talk on the EPF. :derpe:
I really would like met bronies in the streets, even is are strangers that I never as seen before XD, but there something that we have in common(I mean MLP of course) and thas enough to me to be friend of they =), Im always happy to met new friends. also I comment that is look good that anypony has choose "no" in the poll XD, everypony are so friendlys =)
This is probably impossible in my city because most bronies live in more populated areas such as california, making it almost impossible to find one.
