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I can't believe that I'm hearing teenage guys (in fact intelligent strategic teenage guys) talking about actually LIKING a TV show about My Little Ponies.Either this is one of the biggest trolls ever, or the universe just exploded.
Quote from: Prof Underwood on October 17, 2011, 04:52:46 PMI can't believe that I'm hearing teenage guys (in fact intelligent strategic teenage guys) talking about actually LIKING a TV show about My Little Ponies.Either this is one of the biggest trolls ever, or the universe just exploded.I bet if you could get an accurate count of the different demographics that watch the show, men in their 20's would be the leading group. Not lying.Like I said before, they actually managed to make it into something ALL ages and genders can enjoy.I doubt the original shows referenced things such as Lord of the Rings (several times), Xmen, Star Trek (going so far as to base a character on Q... and get the SAME VOICE ACTOR for the part) Star Wars (including an almost direct frame for frame copy of a scene), Blazing Saddles, David Bowie, 2001: Space Odyssey, Ren and Stimpy, several Wizard of Oz references, Poltergeist... and probably a lot more that I've missed.
Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on October 17, 2011, 12:39:44 AMHeh, fair enough, although I will say later episodes are significantly better... especially the ones where characters have insane mental breakdowns. (see my avatar)If you had to suggest an episode to skip to with the intent of swaying my opinion, what would it be?
Heh, fair enough, although I will say later episodes are significantly better... especially the ones where characters have insane mental breakdowns. (see my avatar)
Quote from: Prof Underwood on October 17, 2011, 04:52:46 PMI can't believe that I'm hearing teenage guys (in fact intelligent strategic teenage guys) talking about actually LIKING a TV show about My Little Ponies.Either this is one of the biggest trolls ever, or the universe just exploded.I don't think it is very fair for you to pass judgment on these guys without ever having watched the show yourself. I have never seen this particular show, but I rather enjoyed the old Pokemon TV show, even though so many Christians were quick to judge. Especially now, as a father, I find myself more open to at least watch shows targetting a younger demographic before dismissing it as "only for girls." Granted I have a young daughter, so my opinion is somewhat biased, but I think so many people miss out on entertaining media because of perceived stereotypes. For those of us who watched Princess Bride, we know how a movie that may seem "girly" actually appeals to men quite favorably.FTR, even Lord of the Rings had trolls, so they can't be all bad.
I For One enjoyed a Show in which there was no apocalyptic threat, though i love the following (e.g. Lord of the Rings, Star Wars,Chronicles of Narnia) They can sometimes wear one out and leave one wishing for something less "Manly" and more Peaceful
Quote from: The Warrior on October 17, 2011, 07:14:53 PMI For One enjoyed a Show in which there was no apocalyptic threat, though i love the following (e.g. Lord of the Rings, Star Wars,Chronicles of Narnia) They can sometimes wear one out and leave one wishing for something less "Manly" and more PeacefulI was talking about the other guys. You are definitely a troll. If you want to be peaceful, then I suggest you change your avatar.
As a female, I must say that this is literally the best conversation I have ever heard from a bunch of guys
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you need to get out more then....
Quote from: lp670sv on October 17, 2011, 08:00:35 PMyou need to get out more then....That Burns.....Quote from: katedid on October 17, 2011, 07:59:29 PMAs a female, I must say that this is literally the best conversation I have ever heard from a bunch of guys Seriously, though I Love the show and don't see any reason for hate other than Prejudice against the Show Foremost and the Fans Secondly. Hating on a guy for watching ponies no worse than being Sexist.
Quite being a Jerk to the OP (Lamb and Some Kittens)
Quite being a Jerk to the OP (Lamb and Some Kittens) it's not nice, not fun, and not COOL. If you have nothing good to say don't say anything at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!If you don't like the tread don't appear on it.Back to the topic.All ponies deserve to die.
Quote from: katedid on October 17, 2011, 07:59:29 PMAs a female, I must say that this is literally the best conversation I have ever heard from a bunch of guysThis beats out all those fun times at Garlock? *sniff*
How am i a Troll? (Seriously, I dont get it)
If You want to Watch a Good Episode Try Party of One or Sonic Rainboom.
I don't think it is very fair for you to pass judgment on these guys without ever having watched the show yourself.
Agreed, Watch the show before passing Judgment.
Quote from: The Warrior on October 17, 2011, 07:04:14 PMIf You want to Watch a Good Episode Try Party of One or Sonic Rainboom.Quote from: YourMathTeacher on October 17, 2011, 07:10:03 PMI don't think it is very fair for you to pass judgment on these guys without ever having watched the show yourself.Quote from: The Warrior on October 17, 2011, 07:14:53 PMAgreed, Watch the show before passing Judgment. OK, just to be fair to all of you, I took all these suggestions and just watched both episodes referenced above. I also freely admit that I am a HUGE fan of the Princess Bride, and some juvenile-targeted cartoons (ie. Animaniacs & Veggie Tales). All that being said, I found Ponies to be predictable, silly, feminine, and lacking in originality. I just don't get the fascination expressed here.
OK, just to be fair to all of you, I took all these suggestions and just watched both episodes referenced above. I also freely admit that I am a HUGE fan of the Princess Bride, and some juvenile-targeted cartoons (ie. Animaniacs & Veggie Tales). All that being said, I found Ponies to be predictable, silly, feminine, and lacking in originality. I just don't get the fascination expressed here.
I will say, at first I was like "Why in the world am I watching this?" I still can't really explain WHY I enjoy it so much.
This show has the same visual style and quirky humor
