My stance on "Bronies"

First, here's a somewhat relevant video about the subject from foreverpandering:


Now, here's my thoughts on the subject.

I for one am glad there's such a label as Bronies. Why? because there's finally something out there with a worse reputation and way more annoying than Furries. It's very ironic when you think about it.

The irony about Bronies, is that whatever they like it or not, they're actually "furrier" than Furries. Simply because the ponies ARE anthro characters:

"Anthropomorphism is any attribution of human characteristics (or characteristics assumed to belong only to humans) to other animals."

Even though physically they only look like ponies, they can talk, read, have personalities, etc.

You could had watched the above video and replaced every instance of the word Pony with Furry, and it wouldn't had changed it's meaning in the least, except for one part: In general Furries don't rub on other people's faces the fact that they're Furries.

The average Furry is between 2 and 3, Bronies are easily a 5

Memes, which are by definition one of the lowest forms of humor, have been pointlessly mass converted into ponies, making them even less amusing. It's like telling the same joke again, but with the word "pony" instead of "man".

The fact that they spam their versions of existing memes increases the "shoving it in" feel that a lot of people get from Bronies. Not to mention how lame and unoriginal remaking memes is.

Yes, it's harmless, but seeing it everywhere all the time is rather irritating.


Bronies are no different from other Furries. There's sick fucks in the Furry community and there's perfectly decent people in it. But the same could be said about people who like soccer, or cheeseburgers.

What people like has never been an indicator of the kind of person they are.

However, Bronies detached themselves from the Furry stereotype somehow, even though in essence they're Furry++. And seem to strive to prove there's nothing wrong with them, and in cases, they seek to "convert" others into the fandom, like it's some fucking cult.

That's why I dislike them: Bronies are just regular Furries that want special treatment and think they're entitled to it.

I think that's the only explanation that documentary got so much funding. They desperately want to show people that they're all normal decent people who just happen to like a cartoon. about horses. for lil girls. and get an erection while watching it.

The fact that they try so hard is what makes it so weird though.

Ever heard "The lady doth protest too much, methinks."? It feels like it applies here.

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Society loves labels.

I make a distinction between fans of the show, and Bronies. The fans just like the show and don't feel the need to annoy others with it. Bronies keep waving their flags on other people's faces.

Much like for Furries though, both will be labeled the same regardless

With that said, if I meet a brony, I'll judge him as an individual like I do with everyone else (except Brazilians, god damn).