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[Beefster]

I watched a (rather enjoyable) episode MLP today, then later watched 2 episodes of Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends. It's the same kind of humor and writing (considering that Lauren Faust writes for both). Yet I got more enjoyment from Foster's Home. I think part of me is still in denial that MLP is actually a good show.

[Fabbrizio]

I watched a (rather enjoyable) episode MLP today, then later watched 2 episodes of Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends. It's the same kind of humor and writing (considering that Lauren Faust writes for both). Yet I got more enjoyment from Foster's Home. I think part of me is still in denial that MLP is actually a good show.

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bartering
4. Depression
5. PONIES

You're already working on the first stage. Not long now...Although I do hope anger passes quickly...I remember depression was probably my longest phase in learning to accept MLP...

You think I'm kidding, but the theory works here, too. Denial that a show for little girls could be entertaining. Then anger at the people who exposed you to it because you're not quite ready to accept responsibility for your own curiosity. Bartering with the fact that perhaps it's not so girly, and that it's actually a very manly show. Then depression because you feel like an absolute loser watching a show like this. And when that's all through...your room will be filled with plushies.

[Mitchfork]

I watched a (rather enjoyable) episode MLP today, then later watched 2 episodes of Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends. It's the same kind of humor and writing (considering that Lauren Faust writes for both). Yet I got more enjoyment from Foster's Home. I think part of me is still in denial that MLP is actually a good show.

Could be that it's just not as good~

Don't assume that you're not giving it a fair chance, if you've voluntarily watched an episode that already shows that you put aside most of your biases. Give yourself the benefit of the doubt. I've watched more than a handful and I think anything that almost anything that was on Cartoon Networks Cartoon Cartoon block and most shows that share animators/directors with those are superior as well.

[DashSim]

I still highly recommend the old 80s and 90s episodes. Really, MLP has always been a pretty awesome show except for the massive failures that occurred from 2003 to 2009.

I recently watched on YouTube an MLP intro compilation. It's sort of astonishing, the slow decay of quality the series suffered over the decades, starting from the Midnight Castle special until it degraded into whatever complete nonsense directly preceded FiM.

Speaking of the Midnight Castle special, I also watched that a while back. Pleasantly surprised. Perhaps not the greatest half hour to ever be committed to television, but it had an interesting setting, some (overly) catchy songs, and this surprisingly dark and moody atmosphere that just generally really impressed me. It was a fun enough 22 minute adventure. It also had this utterly delicious cheesy 80's cartoon feel that I absolutely loved. I can't stress strongly enough how much this aspect appealed to me. I don't know why I love silly stuff from the 80's so much, but I do. It's a weakness.

Oh, it also had sea ponies. I go back and forth on whether I think they're horrible abominations which should never have been allowed to exist or merely amusingly horrifying.

Spoiler

SHOO BE DOO, SHOO SHOO BE DOO

[Fabbrizio]

Could be that it's just not as good~

Don't assume that you're not giving it a fair chance, if you've voluntarily watched an episode that already shows that you put aside most of your biases. Give yourself the benefit of the doubt. I've watched more than a handful and I think anything that almost anything that was on Cartoon Networks Cartoon Cartoon block and most shows that share animators/directors with those are superior as well.

Well that's all fine and dandy but honestly if he's able to find it enjoyable then why not keep watching? Just sayin'. One show being better does not mean the lesser one is bad. And let's face it, Foster's Home is a pretty hard act to follow.

I recently watched on YouTube an MLP intro compilation. It's sort of astonishing, the slow decay of quality the series suffered over the decades, starting from the Midnight Castle special until it degraded into whatever complete nonsense directly preceded FiM.

Speaking of the Midnight Castle special, I also watched that a while back. Pleasantly surprised. Perhaps not the greatest half hour to ever be committed to television, but it had an interesting setting, some (overly) catchy songs, and this surprisingly dark and moody atmosphere that just generally really impressed me. It was a fun enough 22 minute adventure. It also had this utterly delicious cheesy 80's cartoon feel that I absolutely loved. I can't stress strongly enough how much this aspect appealed to me. I don't know why I love silly stuff from the 80's so much, but I do. It's a weakness.

Oh, it also had sea ponies. I go back and forth on whether I think they're horrible abominations which should never have been allowed to exist or merely amusingly horrifying.

Spoiler

SHOO BE DOO, SHOO SHOO BE DOO

I've gotta say, Tales was actually IMHO pretty close to on par with FiM. And it had an episode almost identical to "The Ticket Master", except with the ending, imagine if instead of getting five extra free tickets from Celestia, if they had scalped the tickets and used the money to buy pizza.

Edited by DavidReinold, 16 September 2011 - 12:17 AM.

[DashSim]

I can see why someone would go through watching a bit more FiM than they'd like to. It's a pretty big thing on the Internet right now and will probably continue to be for a long time yet. I occasionally expose myself to things I don't think I'll enjoy just out of curiosity about everyone's talking about (usually I'm proven right in my initial thinking that it's not something I'd enjoy).

I've gotta say, Tales was actually IMHO pretty close to on par with FiM. And it had an episode almost identical to "The Ticket Master", except with the ending, imagine if instead of getting five extra free tickets from Celestia, if they had scalped the tickets and used the money to buy pizza.

I have to say, what I've seen of that series gives me a pretty poor impression of it. Disclaimer: I have only seen the intro and the 'boys boys boys' song.

That's a pretty hilarious ending, though.

[Fabbrizio]

Disclaimer: I have only seen the intro and the 'boys boys boys' song.

Oh god, that was pretty much the ONLY moment that nearly ruined it for me. Trust me when I say, it is SO much more than that. And with the male characters, Ace is an asshole and Lancer is a total pushover, but if Teddy were a real-life person, he'd SO be a brony.

[Mitchfork]

Well that's all fine and dandy but honestly if he's able to find it enjoyable then why not keep watching? Just sayin'. One show being better does not mean the lesser one is bad. And let's face it, Foster's Home is a pretty hard act to follow.

I never said he shouldn't, I'm just saying there's no reason to doubt your first reaction if you're basing it on the content itself. By all means build your opinions in whatever way seems best to you.

I can see why someone would go through watching a bit more FiM than they'd like to. It's a pretty big thing on the Internet right now and will probably continue to be for a long time yet. I occasionally expose myself to things I don't think I'll enjoy just out of curiosity about everyone's talking about (usually I'm proven right in my initial thinking that it's not something I'd enjoy).

And that is the story of how I watched My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

[Ventus]

Well tomorrows the day. are you all ready?. I'm going to have fun without me tomorrow guys. i for one would love to watch it when it comes on.
But as you already know I have plans tomorrow <_<. but the way it looks i'll be able to watch the show on sunday or monday
Thank god for encores! But yeah i won't be able to discusses season 2 with you guys tomorrow Oh well on Sunday or Monday though okay .
And on another note

I was trying to tell my mother why i had a image of a pony for a background
she came into my room to see a my pony background
I tell you she had a look that'll i'll never forget .
This was her face> < But hey she laughed saying she thought i was joking when i told her that i watch MLP:FIM
I thought this was Very Funny

Edited by linktopower, 16 September 2011 - 04:48 PM.

[Fabbrizio]

I plan on getting everyone over to my house for a viewing party. Of course, it'll be 8am, so everyone will be either dead tired, in a bathrobe, or both, but still...

Okay, I'm guessing nobody will come. But I can still have a Party of One *shot*

[Ventus]

I plan on getting everyone over to my house for a viewing party. Of course, it'll be 8am, so everyone will be either dead tired, in a bathrobe, or both, but still...

Okay, I'm guessing nobody will come. But I can still have a Party of One *shot*

Oh boy that sounds like fun. BUT only way i would be able to get there on time. would be
To fly on RainbowDash *shot*
Okay really let me ask you. How excited are you?

Bcuz I FREAKING EXCITED!! ....
But alas I have plans tomorrow <_< GOD I HATE SATURDAYS!!

[Moonbread]

I would show up wearing nothing but a rainbow dash shirt and a gurren lagann wristband. That's about it. Okay, maybe boxers. Maybe.

[DashSim]

There is no pony GIF sad enough to express what I felt when I discovered I have to get up at nine in the morning.

I actually have to wake up early for once.

WHY HAVE THEY DONE THIS TO MEEEE

Edit:

I would show up wearing nothing but a rainbow dash shirt and a gurren lagann wristband. That's about it. Okay, maybe boxers. Maybe.

That's all you need.

Edited by DashSim, 16 September 2011 - 06:00 PM.

[Fabbrizio]

Okay really let me ask you. How excited are you?

VERY.

I would show up wearing nothing but a rainbow dash shirt and a gurren lagann wristband. That's about it. Okay, maybe boxers. Maybe.

Whatever floats your boat.

There is no pony GIF sad enough to express what I felt when I discovered I have to get up at nine in the morning.

I actually have to wake up early for once.

WHY HAVE THEY DONE THIS TO MEEEE

I have to get up at 8 to watch it. Suck it up.

[Chakaa]

I might not have a TV to watch it on D:

EDIT: I WON'T have a TV to watch it on....

EDIT 2: My reaction.

Edited by FefeRawft, 16 September 2011 - 06:56 PM.