I've been a brony for a few days but some people I now are not taking it so nicely. I had a couple days off of school last week so I was hanging out at home being bored so I decided to watch T.V. I was surfing channels and couldn't find anything worth my time to watch so I scrolled up to MLP and turned it on and after two episodes I was hooked. The next day I started watching MLP on Netflix. Yesterday I was watching MLP when my dad walks in and sees me watching it. I can't even put in to words what his reaction was but for lack of better words, he was astounded and disgusted. He told me that it was creepy that I was watching it and that if I kept watching it he would send me to a counselor. I don't know if he was serious about the counselor or not but I felt really embarrassed after he said that. I don't know what to do because when I watch it by myself it feels natural and I enjoy it but when I think of what he said it doesn't feel natural and I think that my family will think I am gay. I don't know if I should hide it so nobody sees me watching it or if I should just watch it and if my family sees me watching it I can try to explain it to them. I would appreciate any advice or assurance.
Well, the first thing I'd do is show your parents some documentaries on bronies. There are plenty of good ones out there that express what Bronies actually are. Regardless, I hope you enjoy your stay here. If you need any help or advice you're always free to ask someone, or post about it in the Community Help section.
First off, hello, and welcome to Everypony. Second, show your father this. This is from Lauren Faust, the creator of Friendship is Magic.
I would just keep watching the show, and if your parents find out that you are continuing, then tell them they are being petty. If they take you to a counselor, the counselor will probably laugh his buns off and then give your parents a stern talkin' to about wasting the time of a professional. I know it can be hard Heck, I haven't told my parents and I probably never will. If they found out I wouldn't stop or anything (even if they overreacted, which I doubt) but I know that it can be embarrassing. The fact that you are "self-aware" about this shows maturity, but remember that another part of maturity is not worrying about what is and isn't mature. It is natural. "I am whatever you say I am. If I wasn't, then why would I say that I am?" -Marshall Mathers
howdy, welcome to everypony, in regards to your question there is no definate answer as to what to do but if you really like the show then dont hide it or stop watching it. you cannot let your parents make your life miserable. most parents find it strange at first just because they don't understand. if your parents still feel the need to take you to a counsellor then let them. the counsellor should understand and if not then show the counsellor a documentary about bronies. your parents have probably done some things that their parents don't like. peace out ~ L . S ~
First off, let me say HEY AND WELCOME! (\ Secondly i would like to address the issue sociologically. First off lets look at humanity's history of discrimination. As far back as anyone can think people have been discriminated against for things that they can and can't choose. examples of this are of course ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, etc. People not too long ago (and some still to this day) thought that being gay was a mental problem, its not. People, even to this day, think that people of different races are wrong because of something so trivial as skin colour (scientifically proven to be a way to reduce likelihood of skin cancer). People do not like things that are shown to be different, and being a brony is no exception. The media has really come to the point of discriminating against whatever they can. FOX NEWS is one of the worst for this. Unfortunately, there is no way to combat this other than to stick to your guns and be yourself. One day equality will be in place, and no one will be left out, no matter what they are into, what colour they are, what religion they adhere too. STAND PROUD COMRADE! You are a pioneer towards they day of equality. Be proud of who you are, Stand true, and live for you. Who are others to judge; you arent hurting anyone. Peace bruhh /)
Hey Appleshy, welcome to everypony! I suggest trying to make your dad watch a couple episodes and if he won't do that then maybe LOGO's Brony Documentary. My parents keep saying why do you watch this? and what IS IT you like about this? and I just keep saying I like it cause its an awesome cartoon! nuff said! reu riot, lay off the MSNBC and just political gutter trash talk in general it's shows your ignorance; just cause Pelosi lies about Fox News doesn't mean you should believe it.
Hmm, actually I think you missed the point, I was merely talking about how great diversity is, yet it is for some reasons looked down on by many members of society. Unfortunately, a lot of media websites and tv shows do show people in a certain light (everything to where they are from, sexuality, or even their tastes in TV shows) this is proven throughout history. I wont put it down to JUST media however. Sorry if I *SOMEHOW* offended you (or anyone for that matter) it was not my intention, my intention was to break it down sociologically and just say that discrimination exists. And if I may point out, I do not watch MSNBC. I study sociology at university... in London... The only reason I used Fox news is because it is known the world over, and many things they say have been stupid. Also I would like to point you out on calling my ignorant. You are welcome to your own opinion but while I am not causing anyone any harm, nor am I shunning certain people for their beliefs, please do as I'm sure you were told as a child, and keep them to yourself. If you have nothing nice to say, then dont say anything. After all isn't that what we are fighting against? Angst against us as bronies? further, angst against a certain group? Don't be a hypocrite.
Now now, Reu, Kalaxus, let's calm things down and keep this sort of talk in the Serious Discussion thread. Welcome to the forum, Appleshy! I'm not sure how long you plan on staying, but hopefully it's for a while. And however long you stay, I hope you enjoy this forum! As for advice, I would recommend that you just continue watching it. My parents thought I was weird, too, when I first started watching it, but after a few weeks they just got used to it when they realized that it wasn't anything bad. And that coming from the same parents who didn't let me play pokemon when I was younger because it was 'evil'! If your parents seriously think there's something wrong with you just because you like to watch a cartoon that they haven't watched before, then well, they are being prejudiced and unfair.
Before you defend Fox News, and accuse others of being liars, maybe you should read these. http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/09/20/these-pictures-prove-fox-is-lying-democrats-did/196000 http://www.forwardprogressives.com/fox-news-accidentally-debunks-their-own-lie/ http://www.salon.com/2013/10/18/ins...ine_i_fact_checked_sean_hannity_on_obamacare/ http://www.examiner.com/article/fox-news-host-bill-o-reilly-caught-blatantly-lying-on-the-air These are just a few of the many cases of Fox News being caught in a blatant lie. Of course, if that's not good enough for you, you can always just listen to what Fox News thinks of you as a Brony. [YOUTUBE]fi27530dDCc[/YOUTUBE]
