I never thought I'd see the day . . . bronies at subsim - Page 6

Molon Labe · 08-24-12, 07:38 PM

Oberon · 08-24-12, 08:47 PM

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Molon Labe · 08-25-12, 09:49 AM

Onkel Neal · 08-26-12, 08:38 AM

Bronies: Why It's Totally Okay for a 20-Something Dude to Love 'My Little Pony'

Oberon · 08-26-12, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Bronies: Why It's Totally Okay for a 20-Something Dude to Love 'My Little Pony'

Nice article Neal, the author has definitely got a broad overview of the fandom. Of course, the fandom has its darker sides, just as any fandom does, but nevertheless, it's a fandom based around a show that promotes friendship, tolerance and love, the series is funny, has some very well written and made songs (catchy too) and the creators are in touch with the fanbase (see - Derpy) which is a rare thing in todays world, particularly so with a show aimed at children.

Plus it's fun!

Arclight · 08-29-12, 09:17 PM

That it is. Jolly good fun. Not about to fill my home with toys or run of to conventions though. That's a bit too much for me.

There's something that keeps popping into my mind when I see some of the anti-pony stuff: if I had a daughter and watched (and enjoyed) the show then, would anyone think it was weird? Why is it so odd to enjoy a cartoon by yourself as an adult?

Oberon · 08-29-12, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

That it is. Jolly good fun. Not about to fill my home with toys or run of to conventions though. That's a bit too much for me.

There's something that keeps popping into my mind when I see some of the anti-pony stuff: if I had a daughter and watched (and enjoyed) the show then, would anyone think it was weird? Why is it so odd to enjoy a cartoon by yourself as an adult?

I think a lot of adults take the opportunity whilst their children are growing up to have a 'second childhood', introducing the children to things that they enjoyed as kids. Doesn't always pan out, but it gives them an excuse to dig out some old films and TV shows.

Arclight · 08-29-12, 10:09 PM

I thought men weren't supposed to grow up? Figured I was still in my first childhood.

But yeah, a lot of people are worried about perceptions I guess. My kids would be exposed to that stuff all the time.

Herr-Berbunch · 08-30-12, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I think a lot of adults take the opportunity whilst their children are growing up to have a 'second childhood', introducing the children to things that they enjoyed as kids. Doesn't always pan out, but it gives them an excuse to dig out some old films and TV shows.

Went to the National Media Museum in Bradford - highlight for me was original George and Zippy

and a bit on the guy with the long name who did the animation on Jason and the Argonauts (among others).

Sailor Steve · 08-30-12, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

and a bit on the guy with the long name who did the animation on Jason and the Argonauts (among others).

You mean Ray Harry...somdthing? Harrywhosit? Harrykari? Something like that.

Herr-Berbunch · 08-30-12, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

You mean Ray Harry...somdthing? Harrywhosit? Harrykari? Something like that.

Yeah, Ray Harryhousen or similar - it's bugging me, let me check now I'm on PC. . .

Please hold.

Thanks for waiting - Ray Harryhausen.

I'd watch his stop-motion work over CGI anyday.

Sailor Steve · 08-30-12, 07:02 AM

I knew dat. My version was funnier.

Herr-Berbunch · 08-30-12, 07:12 AM

It was mainly for my own peace-of-mind.

Oberon · 08-30-12, 07:58 AM

Harryhousen was a legend, I wish, I dearly wish he had been able to do his War of the Worlds film that he had in mind.

In regards to childrens tv shows...well...I have a DVD of 'Ivor the engine' on the shelf. I miss those shows.

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Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	That it is. Jolly good fun. Not about to fill my home with toys or run of to conventions though. That's a bit too much for me. There's something that keeps popping into my mind when I see some of the anti-pony stuff: if I had a daughter and watched (and enjoyed) the show then, would anyone think it was weird? Why is it so odd to enjoy a cartoon by yourself as an adult? __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

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Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	I thought men weren't supposed to grow up? Figured I was still in my first childhood. But yeah, a lot of people are worried about perceptions I guess. My kids would be exposed to that stuff all the time. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Harryhousen was a legend, I wish, I dearly wish he had been able to do his War of the Worlds film that he had in mind. In regards to childrens tv shows...well...I have a DVD of 'Ivor the engine' on the shelf. I miss those shows.