buffalowings
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... hm i don't quite know but i think its derpy hooves
... hm i don't quite know but i think its derpy hooves
It's Lily Blossom. She's not in the show, at least not as anything but a background pony, but they made other toys of her for some reason.
Also, SHED.MOV is out, if you guys haven't seen it yet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH-yA8U2XgI&feature=channel_video_title
I saw the first season all the way through last year and I thought it was reasonably fun to watch, but I don't really understand the gigantic mega-community following of this. I mean, is the show truly that ground breaking to everyone, that it inspires thousands of videos, artwork, statues, forum discussions, irl-meets, etc? What does it take for a show to make such an impact in society, and what does MLP have that gives it this power?
I'm not here to be condescending or put anyone on the defensive for being a big fan, I'd just like to hear if some of you have thought about why MLP:FiM has become such a cultural phenomenon. I would have never expected it to be this big.
I saw the first season all the way through last year and I thought it was reasonably fun to watch, but I don't really understand the gigantic mega-community following of this. I mean, is the show truly that ground breaking to everyone, that it inspires thousands of videos, artwork, statues, forum discussions, irl-meets, etc? What does it take for a show to make such an impact in society, and what does MLP have that gives it this power?
I'm not here to be condescending or put anyone on the defensive for being a big fan, I'd just like to hear if some of you have thought about why MLP:FiM has become such a cultural phenomenon. I would have never expected it to be this big.
You know, I would have to agree with you. I think it's the fact that the characters are so well developed and it has references that expand beyond a narrow moral. Such as the episode "Feeling Pinkie Keen" could be about trusting your friends, respecting peoples religions, opinions, etc. It's a show that is meant to be a show for little girls, but it's done so well and in such a way that makes it entertaining for all ages. It's definitely a break from the usual ABCs and 123s.
Quote:You know, I would have to agree with you. I think it's the fact that the characters are so well developed and it has references that expand beyond a narrow moral. Such as the episode "Feeling Pinkie Keen" could be about trusting your friends, respecting peoples religions, opinions, etc. It's a show that is meant to be a show for little girls, but it's done so well and in such a way that makes it entertaining for all ages. It's definitely a break from the usual ABCs and 123s.
I don't find the show that special. It's not particularly quirky, deep, or out-of-the-box, and seems to be mostly loved by people who *think* they're quirky, deep, or out-of-the-box. The rest of the fans are just in it to mock the former or have an animated equestrian fetish.
I don't find the show that special. It's not particularly quirky, deep, or out-of-the-box, and seems to be mostly loved by people who *think* they're quirky, deep, or out-of-the-box. The rest of the fans are just in it to mock the former or have an animated equestrian fetish.
You know, I've heard MLP:FiM described in a number of ways by fans. Not one described it like that. In fact, I don't think it is meant to be that way either, it's a kids show after all. I mean, how deep was the Animaniacs or Rocko's modern life? If that is your reason for disliking it, that is your choice, but as for me I have my own reasons for liking it. And it falls into a category of "none of the above" for your descriptions of this show's fans.
oh my god, I didnt expect to find ponies on head-fi
You know, I've heard MLP:FiM described in a number of ways by fans. Not one described it like that. In fact, I don't think it is meant to be that way either, it's a kids show after all. I mean, how deep was the Animaniacs or Rocko's modern life? If that is your reason for disliking it, that is your choice, but as for me I have my own reasons for liking it. And it falls into a category of "none of the above" for your descriptions of this show's fans.
The plots aren't deep, but the characters are surprisingly deep for the medium.
I meant relatively, for the target audience and such. Which fans have inferred if not outright said. People have become attached to the characters and humor more so than other similar shows, is it not somewhat due to the slight peculiarities in their behavior as well as story writing? (At least as perceived by its fanbase) Otherwise it'd just be another average, in-the-box series like any other, unworthy of praise.