My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (part the second)

[DededeMan202]

I was watching this interview with Hey Ocean!, and this question came up at 5:58...



So apparently, one of the band members likes the show, but is more of a fan of the Bronies themselves then the show. This is surprisingly common in the Brony community. He makes up a term, calling himself a "Bro-Brony", because he's a fan of the fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

Therefore, from now on, anyone who likes the fandom but not the actual show is called a Bro-Brony. That'll clear things up, I'm spreading the word.

[PikachuColoredPichu]

I've started having an appreciation for redeeming Trixie on Mother's Day, specifically my future fanfic where she meets a crippled colt who wants to be an author. She befriends the little colt and gives him ideas for stories. By the end, he's grown up and his series is nearly outselling the Daring-Do books, and the older Trixie has resigned to entertaining little ponies in hospitals.

[DededeMan202]

Sorry I didn't say this immediately, but I didn't want to double post... But now this!



So yeah, John de Lancie, voice of Discord, announcing his intention to make a Brony documentary, in order to balance out the relatively unfair portrayal of Bronies in the media. Donate to the project here:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...he-documentary

You can even pitch in with your ideas and feedback on their blog:

http://bronydoc.blogspot.com/

Be a sport, it can only help!

Edit: Okay, I wanted to wait for someone else to post before I posted these videos, but I'm getting impatient, and these are things I really want everyone to see:

I came across this the other day and felt like sharing it. It's about a guy who ISN'T a Brony, but tries to explain the appeal of Friendship is Magic. Keep in mind, it was made around the beginning of season 2 so his information might be a bit dated at this point, it's till a good watch, considering there are people open-minded enough to NOT like the show, but admit it has good qualities that some (or in this case, a LOT) would like.



Also, a video about how to deal with haters:

[Deucey Dee]

Therefore, from now on, anyone who likes the fandom but not the actual show is called a Bro-Brony. That'll clear things up, I'm spreading the word.

I believe the B is supposed to be a P, thus the word is Pro-Brony. "Bro-Brony" hardly makes any sense whatsoever, and is both lazy and unoriginal. Maybe if we were "Bro-Ponies", then "Bro-Bro-Ponies" would be somewhat understandable, but "Bro-Bronies"... what? It's nice that people support the fanbase enough to form their own sub-group, but such a half-baked name is almost an offense to the cleverly-crafted portmanteau we refer to ourselves by!

[DededeMan202]

It sounded like Bro-Bronies to me....

Anyway, I'm glad someone posted here... I've been meaning to say this, but I didn't want to double post. Voting for May's Top Ten pony episodes just began:



Rules:

1. Using the exact title of the video, vote for a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 videos in the comments of the above video.

2. Only vote for videos from the month of May

3. Only vote ONCE. Multiple votes by the same user will have that user's votes disqualified.

4. If you want to change your vote, delete your comment, and repost it.

5. All types of videos (PMVs, Trailers, Abridged, etc.) from May are eligible.

VOTING ENDS June 7TH AT 11:59 PM EST

Here's what I voted for:

Spoiler: 1.) My Little One Piece - We Go [PMV 

(SSJshadowX)]

Spoiler: 2.) Derpy Reads 'Bubbles' (BaldDumboRat) 

Spoiler: 3.) John de Lancie on BronyCon (BroNYCon) 

Spoiler: 4.) Who Would Win, Starscream or Rainbow Dash (ScrewAttack) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LKieBZ0MX4

Spoiler: 5.) A non-Brony Tries to Explain The Psychology Of Bronies (OpinionBox) 

Spoiler: 6.) The CMC Wait for Season Three (SnivianMoon) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJcbn2b92AI

Spoiler: 7.) Rainbow Dash Stole the 20% Cooler Thing 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D9we7bQsuo

Spoiler: 8.) F*CK THE INTERNET! - Episode 2: Bronies 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QlnKKhpm0Q

Those are the only videos that really caught my interest...

[Nutty20]

Rainbow Dash is best pony.

[~Starlight13~]

I like Rainbow too, but Luna is awesome (She has an awesome split personality and a cool and majestic appearence.
So... does anybody ere watch the Pony.mov videos? They're parodies, but still cool.
Warning: A LOT of swears, violence, and "bad" themes. Viewer disgretion is advised.
^ I think I needed to put that there.

[Eruedraith]

So this thing that a few of you might know of called Balloon Party got released today.

I mean, if you, like, like that sort of thing, I suppose that this is cool.

*freaks out

[DededeMan202]

So this thing that a few of you might know of called Balloon Party got released today.

I never even heard of that song before today. I like it.

[Vi]

soo just read "My Little Dashie" and um wow....that was heartbreaking... I didn't cry but I was tearing up

It is such a good story and if you really love RD then really read it or listen to it on youtube....very good but sad

[DededeMan202]

Also, this:



It's nice to see some factions of the public media that DOESN'T demonize us.

Edit: So there's this series called Extra Credits, and they talk about video games and how to improve the medium. This week they talk about games that are "hard-boiled" and how they handle "maturity":

http://penny-arcade.com/patv/episode/hard-boiled

What's this have to do with Ponies? Well, mid-way through, they mention being mature enough to accept what you like, even though it's socially accepted that doing so would noramlly be immature. And they have a picture of DustyKatt, the world's manliest Brony. Awwww yeah. 8)

[Deucey Dee]

Poor Celestia doesn't even have on single vote in the poll. HOW CAN YOU GUYS DO THIS TO YOUR LEADER It makes me wish I could change my vote. Fluttershy has quite enough as it is, and she wouldn't even mind- heck, she'd be more than willing to give one measley vote away to a pony in need.

Anyway, I have a question. I've been looking for pony sprites, and so far, the best ones are the ones from the Desktop Pony Application. However, they're always in animated gif format, and I would like to have non-animated sheets of the individual sprites. So, my question is: How do I do that? How can I get still sprites from the program? If anyone has already done this sort of thing, could you send me the sheets? Mainly, I'm just looking for the Mane Cast, the princesses, the CMC, the pets, and possibly Derpy, though the others would be nice, too.

The reason I would like the sprites is so that I can incorporate them into future sprite works, including but not limited to me starting yet another sprite comic that (to be realistic) will probably eventually die, but will still be fun while it lasts.

[DededeMan202]

I can't say I know where to find pony sprites... Perhaps you could go to a pony-themed forum or community and ask there.

But anyway, I found this article about the mantra, "love and tolerance".

http://www.mlponies.com/2012/06/20/l...d-other-myths/

I love this article because it addresses the idea that people mistake the "love and tolerance" meme seen throughout the Brony fandom as something taught by the show, when in reality, it isn't. Episode like Griffon the Brush Off, Boast Busters, The Mysterious Mare-Do-Well, and Putting Your Hoof Down are proof of that! It makes me wonder why we preach it, especially since at least half of the fandom doesn't follow it. But then again, I never really saw the Brony fandom as "united" on anything, even love for this show, seeing as there are fans who are only fans BECAUSE of the fan-made material...

But by far, my FAVORITE part of this article was this:

The self-improvement nature of the show gives kids the measuring sticks against which to judge themselves and the tools by which they can improve, and it casts those newcomers—like Gilda and Trixie—who don’t measure up, or who don’t agree to even try, as the forces of villainy, not poor misunderstood souls who just need to be given a chance.

OOOOOOH, this guy TOTALLY BURNED Trixie fans! XD

[Dinosaurshotgun]

New Friendship is Witchcraft as of a couple days ago. Best new character ever.

[DededeMan202]

I loved that, it was really funny! I'd say it's a high contender for June's Top Ten Pony videos!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmmBVKEuUU4

Here are my votes for that:

1.) PARTY.MOV (hotdiggedydemon)

2.) Friendship is Witchcraft - "Cherry Bomb" (7) (SherclopPones)

3.) Animation - Luna's Cutie Mark (SillyFillyStudios)

4.) Are Bronies Changing the Definition of Masculinity? | Idea Channel | PBS (pbsideachannel)

5.) Derpy Mail (Derpy Hooves)

6.) Pinkielicious - BlackGryph0n (christkids; for some reason, his account was removed)

7.) Memories (EzeCoyote)

8.) Secret of the Apples (LimeyLassen)

9.) MLP Animation Analysis: Walk it Off (gbeaudette)

10.) Who's that Pony? (ThatGuyInTheCorner)

There's also the Top 10 Brony Music:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6grgpFQEJs

My choices:

1.) FIAB (Renard) - Atomizer (The Living Tombstone's Remix) feat. Ibeabronyrapper

2.) Fluttershy - Hush Now, Quiet Now (Sim Gretina Remix)

3.) Super Ponybeat - This Day Aria (Changeling Mix ft. Odyssey)

4.) Super Ponybeat - This Day Aria (Changeling Mix ft Jessa)

5.) Pony Piano Concerto - A Canterlot Wedding (Yourenigma)

6.) Bones and Skins (FiMFlamFilosophy)

7.) Assertive Fluttershy - Boooring!

8.) When I'm Pony [PonyDub] (rabies bun)

9.) [BALLOON PARTY] General Mumble - Stinkin' Thinkin'

10.) Groovy Hooves - We Want The Pony

[TheMightyBox]

Wait a second...
*sniff*
*sniff sniff*

I smell shenanigans.

[DededeMan202]

Wait a second...
*sniff*
*sniff sniff*

I smell shenanigans.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, when the Hell did THAT happen?!

[Snickerway]

Whoa, whoa, whoa, when the Hell did THAT happen?!

I bet Rebel did this, and made it his last mod action before resigning.

[~Starlight13~]

Actually, I think Rebeldid us a favour, or Celestia would probably come and punish us in some way for only giving her, what one vote.
PLEASE CELESTIA NO I VOTED FOR YOUR SISTER NO PLEAASE!

[That Guy in the Trash]

This.

WARNING: NSFW

[Dinosaurshotgun]

This.

1. That's old
2. It's better to just watch The Nutritious Chronicles of Celeryjack part of the collaboration, since that's the best part of the collaboration and watching it all together is way better than watching it chopped up
3. Also, it might need a NSFW tag on it.

[That Guy in the Trash]

1. That's old
2. It's better to just watch The Nutritious Chronicles of Celeryjack part of the collaboration, since that's the best part of the collaboration and watching it all together is way better than watching it chopped up
3. Also, it might need a NSFW tag on it.

Good point.
Edited n' shiz :L

[DededeMan202]

So, yeah, not sure if you guys knew about this, but CNN did a POSITIVE report about My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and the Bronies:

http://outfront.blogs.cnn.com/2012/0...s-the-bronies/

...And now, Erin Burnett responded to the hoards of awesome fanart of her afterward:

http://outfront.blogs.cnn.com/2012/0...k-you-bronies/

HOORAY, we've got a friend in mainstream media!

[That Freaking Charmander]

Looks like Doctor Whooves just got a offical name.
Time Turner
I kinda like it. (BBC would have had a fit if Doctor Whooves became offical)
Also, Octavia is Canon!

[Dinosaurshotgun]

Tim e Turner

"Source, please?"