The Brony Chronicles - A Documentary on My Little Pony and Bronies (Part 2)
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
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The Brony Chronicles is a two part documentary series that explores the world of My Little Pony and Bronies from various points of view. Part 2 focuses on the creative-driven side of the Brony fandom and also shows what mainstream society thinks of these unusual fans.
After two years of production and collaboration, we hope that you all will be able to walk away having learned something new about My Little Pony and Bronies. Enjoy!
~Saber, Paleo and The Brony Chronicles team
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The show teaches highly important values that far too many people in our global society have completely forgotten about.
@Casey Rose and some times the show tells horrible lesson or just tells nothing.
Jennifer is my name uhh it tells a lot of important lessons
So friendship, and other topics are more important than global warming? Polar ice caps melting, or world hunger? Hmmm…yeah…totally.
I still stand by the statement I made in there. We're all a bunch of weirdos. But that's not really such a bad thing.
Love ya really
Be proud of being a weirdo! I'm personally glad that we as a collective gave societal norms the middle finger and said "We can watch whatever the fuck we want!"
I enjoy my weirdness. :)
I've been saying the same for over a year, only nobody actually listens to what I have to say.
I love being a book loving, mythology reading, RPG playing (ex. D&D, Skyrim etc.) and medieval weapon collecting weirdo.
Loving MLP: FiM and all of its content has given me something else for people to admire
Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. -Frank Zappa
We watch this children's show for the same reason anybody watches TV shows: Entertainment
I watched it because I was drawn in by the artwork, music, and animations that came out of it. Although I stopped watching after Twilight became an Alicorn.. a mistake I'm correcting now that the show is finished.
I've changed so much over the past 3 years of being in this fandom. Hell, it's the only fandom I've ever actually been part of. I've been in other fandoms before, but unlike this one, I don't quickly lose interest in it after about a month or so and then abandoning it forever. There will be a time where I'd eventually lose interest in MLP and its fandom, but I don't think that's gonna happen anytime soon. There's still so much to look forward to, both in the show and in the fandom itself. So until that ride ends, I'll be sticking around in the community for a *very* long time. Or at least I hope so, it's been a really crazy ride, this fandom. c:
(also, I need the song names at 36:45 and 46:40 lol) :u
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Darude - Sandstorm.
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I absolutely LOVE the song at 36:45, so i'll gladly inform you. I follow you on tumblr ^-^
The song is Niagara Nightfall, by General Mumble.
Man I love that song. It's one of the only songs I've ever actually bought.
Daniel Kesel Thanks a bunch! Gonna go listen to it now! :D
^-^
If the series stop, don't be sad.
The memories and the love for the pony's still exist. As long you keep them in your heart, you will be never along.
The opening... gets me every time.
Same Here!!
Red Card
wait till you see the ending.
I love the visuals but I'm not soo keen about the music.
And the ending too?!
6 years later and it’s a slap
This fandom just became 20% cooler...😀
Bamgm14 Fun - Staaaawwwp :3
Wow
Its been wonderful seeing your masterpieces, to another year /)
Damnit Fritzy, stop making me stalk you
Somniis Scientia To another year indeed ^_^
Aidan Weiss- Rice Teehehe X3
That comment really was touching! /)
Dang... I need to jump back in and make more Pony Re-enactments.
Jacob whats your secret in good animation?
Misty as in Misty from Pokemon or Misty Fly?
yes i did but i thought he meant Misty Fly from Mlp
ture
Yes, yes you do.
"Boom. You're a Brony. Here's your plushie." Uh did I miss my plushie handout?
I hate the official definition of brony. "An older male fan" so young guys can't be Bronies, too? Alrighty then.
There is no "official definition" of a brony because it's not recognised as a real word. For me a "Brony" is anyone who likes the show and invests time into the fandom be it by watching animations, listening to music, reading fanfiction or actually creating content. The "definition" of brony is whatever YOU feel it should be, the definition is what YOU think should qualify someone to be a brony.
Well keep in mind this video has been in developement for 2 years. Now a days, Brony has evolved to mean anyone who wishes to be described as such. Be them male, female, young, or old.
We address that in the video btw
Saberspark Yeah, I see that now. :P
Is teen brony, gives 0 fucks about definition. :l
MLP will always be *Love*.
MLP will always be *Life*.
Thats deep man... deep
O_O OK, now i'm slightly more scared of MLP. Eh. Whatever.
Its all...ogre now? No...its all...dang! Can't come up with anything! Guys, help me!
O_O
+dabhdude I laughed my ass off at that pun.
I could not be more grateful for this show, this fandom, and everything that they have brought me. Everything about MLP has brought light into my life, and has opened up more doors than I could have ever imagined. It has helped me discover more about who I am, what I enjoy, and what will keep me going as an individual. I just want to put this out there, I love each and every one of you, and cannot thank you enough for the happiness that you have brought me and will continue to bring. Say what you want, but I love these colorful cartoon horses.
***** Yes, having a show make their life much happier and better makes them attracted to the same gender. *slow claps*
***** wow insecure projection much...it's ok ya know, you can come out of the closet bronies don't judge. The bulk of us are straight, but we don't really care about what someone else's sexuality is. There's more important things in life.
***** Your the one obsessed with sexuality, sorry to hear your so hostile to yourself, And I'm not available to men, sorry to disappoint you. If you weren't so crude you might attract a mate sometime.
***** Wow along with lack of manners you lack an education. In grammar,, spelling, and Freudian psychology in which your clearly obsessed. Yes I'm trolling you, because you wanted to insult others. As for the rest of your mainly unreadable post, everybody else online can read, so I needn't judge how you portray yourself.
***** Again your spelling is off, I will also point out your not posting on This Day Aria, pretty funny that you cannot even keep track of where you are on the internet. You should at least learn that computers have spell correct, and the video is at the TOP of your browser. I will also recommend Perfect by generalmumbles as it is a much better rendition of the song for those who do not like slower music.
I remember the day I first watched Ballad of the Brony and how it was the final push to getting me into the brony fandom. Here we are two years later and I'm still around and not planning on leaving anytime soon. You guys have done an outstanding job on creating this documentary and once again I am left with a sense of awe and admiration for all of the good that this fandom has created. I don't care what others think of me for being a part of it cause it's been for the better. Thanks everyone.
I Used to Hate MLP...
I Thought "they" were Wierd and...
Odd?...
One of My Friends were a Brony...
I Felt so... Awkward •-•
One Day I Watched the First Episode(s) of MLP...
Well,
I'm a Brony!
:3
well same story here...
Robert Salas Was a Hater, now a Brony... Kinda Funny...
DerpADuh good for u .3.
I got into MLP from watching the show with my sister. At first I thought the show was pretty good: Awesome characters, awesome short-lived villains, and a great story.
I have to confess that I thought sometimes Pinkie Pie was a bit annoying at first, but I began to love the characters that the show had to offer. Heck, (ex) Queen Chrysalis is my favourite villian that's not been killed off or joined the good guys.
How has My Little Pony: FiM effected my life?
If it wasn't for MLP I probably wouldn't be here. Seriously, up to the few months before falling into the fandom I was going trough a very dark patch in my life were I had literally shut myself off from the world. Not only did the show help pull me out of that depression but it also helps keep me out of it to this day.
And that is how a show about colourful ponies has changed and effected my life.
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I've been a brony for about a year now, and honestly it's been the best year of my life.
if the show ends im prettey sure the bronies will make the episodes
Watch Double Rainboom
nigga you probably ain't wrong
If it ends we will riot!
+Peridot dont say that
If it ends they will make a. New generation
I don't know why but the ending animation (before the credits) made me almost tear up. Like, at the very end I got the sense that the lights were the individual characters and seeing them travel through the clips gave me this sense of them watching us on this journey.
I don't know why it made me tear up, maybe it's because when I was younger I would daydream and imagine favorite characters of mine with me, but I've never seen myself as the fan who saw the characters as anything besides characters I enjoyed. I guess my mind's been changed forever now and I'm going to see the characters completely differently.
Me to. Especially the music
A show intended for little girls united men and female in a community of ''friendship''. I think this is a really great step for this generation. This show made me from the ''try-hard to be cool in school kid'' to the person everybody wants to hang around with. I mention this in the reason of when i was trying to be cool i was with the ''cool group'' in my high school classes and alot of pepole didint talk to me in the tought that i was mean but when i watched this show ''friendship helped me'' and when pepole talked to me I would actually talk with them and after i watched this show almost everybody in my classes knows me well. I feel GREAT of being a brony and when the show ends i wont be sad. I will be proud of what it did to me. I will still be really ''light-hearted'' as the documentary mentions. Thanks to all the staff and pepole who helped make Gen-4 a thing Cheers!
And the "cool group" wondered how you got at least 20% cooler all of the sudden, huh? xD
This show is a beautiful reason alone to trust in the good in the world. I gladly stand up and call myself a brony. I have been a fan of the show for years but never really gave it a true blue chance until literally last month. I'd watch it casually through the years, testing the waters and liking it, but always pulling myself back for fear of drowning in its depth. I was so afraid of myself being allowed to feel anything like love and friendship back then that I shut myself up and stayed hidden. Now, after all these years, I have a wonderful life and a meaningful relationship of 10 years. I finally gave it a chance and now I can't let go. My only regret is that I didn't get into tjis fandom sooner.
Overall, I must say that you two have done a tremendous job making this documentary. I've been in this fandom for two years and I have you to thank, Saberspark. This fandom really knows how to party and just have fun in their own ways, I was trying to find something to do and UA-cam suggested 'Ballad of the Brony' my curiosity get the best of me and I watched and I'd enjoyed it, then I watch the episodes and they to were enjoyable. I never really thought I would be standing here saying this but, This fandom has given me the ability to be more social. I used to be quite a quiet person, but the show really helped me out with getting out and meeting new people at meetups or cons. I wish to give a big thanks for not only the show staff but also this community for a wonderful two years of entertainment and fun. Thank you, Bronies.
See, what I learn from this fandom is the love that y'all give to everypony who you see. For instance, me. Well, not me, but Derpy Hooves. Y'all created this complex character from less than a second shot of this adorable cross eyed pony. It is fantastic. Sconce I started commenting under this name, I have gotten so much love, it's humbling.
In actual fact, I'm a 13 year old girl who lives in south of England. Apart from commenting and drawing the occasional pony (non of which are shared with those outside my closest school friends) I am pretty no active in the Brony world. I'm still very young in this fandom and some consider me being a fan normal. I guess I'm still just a little girl who loves ponies. Nothing wrong with that. Yet, I have always been scared to tell people I like the show (I'm always hesitant to call myself a Brony because of my age and gender). But, yesterday a random girl in the year above me at school came up to me and said this:
"I hear you like the show 'My Little Pony". I found this sorta weird to start but then I watched a show, the first two actually. It was better than I expected." Then what she said sip prised me most. The different years in our school is pretty seperated (something I also fight to change). She said: "this is embarrassing but I was wondering if you could introduce me to the actual fandom"
I was shocked, accepted of course and am introducing her as we speak. In England, there is less pony merch, yet all that I have sits proudly on my shelf in my room. I am no longer shy, not even around the pony subject. This show has really changed my life, and I hope it will continue to do so as I grow up and begin to think about my future. I actually am taking media and photography for my GCSEs (exams) and in College hope to take media and animation courses.
I thank the whole bring fandom, for helping me be who I want to be, and have no fears in doing so.
Thank you bronies everywhere. xx
Hearing stories like yours always makes me smile. I'm glad you've made new friends through this show (as I have) and all the best with your media and animation! This fandom is one of the most creative and welcoming groups of people out there and I hope it will continue to inspire you for years to come.
In the end we are all people, we are not better or worse than one another. We all have good times and bad times. that only thing simply chose different ways to go, do not be afraid to be who you are because you are a light that helps other find their way so they can shine as well and make the world much brighter place.
See this is what I'm saying. With my old account, nobody would reply and nobody actually cared what I was saying. I think that being a Brony is less just watching a show (which is awesome) but more a way I live now. Sounds cheesy but it's true. I live on the internet for reasons which I will not get into on said internet, so this all actually means lots to me. It's nice that people care about me and I feel like I have a voice for once. It's wonderful being a Brony.
Derpy Hooves I can say the same... I love being here, in this community, every second. Even though I've been here only for half a year...
...
Suddenly, *brohoof*! */)*
I joined just over a year ago and I am never leaving. Kids used to bully me at scholl, but I have left school now so...
It is wonderful, the internet. I can be anonymous, nobody has to know the problems I face and nobody can see who I am. I can be anypony I want to and I'm glad I now have friends in this community who are guiding me back to being my actual self on the internet, not somepony else. Thanks guys. Thank you so much.
Man what a ride been there sense the beginning man the nostalgia high is real watching this again
First off... I just wanted to say thanks to Paleo, Saber, and all other contributors to this wonderful insight on the fandom. It was definitely well worth the wait! You guys are awesome and have wonderful talent! In all honesty, this fandom has changed my life in so many positive ways, and it's insane to think that about 2 years ago, I had no clue about any of this. To everyone in the fandom... Thank you so much for being the backbone to what I consider to be one of the best communities on the face of the planet. BROHOOF! /)
Didn't expect to see you here. lol
Good god, man, I feel like I'm sitting through a college lecture. How much of this is gonna be on the test?
Gets knock out
Plz do more MFW videos. Those are funny as shit.
all of it XD
Thank you for creating this documentary, it helped me kind of understand bronies better. My experience with the fandom is rather stupid, where at first I didn't care much and didn't think they were a menace to society or anything, actually watched the whole first season, and thought it was ok but nothing special and didn't watch more. Then I was exposed to the awful side of the fandom and was harassed a bit for criticizing certain aspects of the show. I really resented them for a while and even (regrettably) blew up on them on tumblr. Now, I don't really care anymore and I apologize for my past actions against them, I was just generalizing a group based on a few of its members, and that's very hypocritical of me considering that's one of the things I hate most when people argue for why they hate something/someone.
I saw this in my subscriptions and said OMG PART 2 IS OUT! MUST WATCH NOW!
Anyone remember ponypokey? Those guys were pretty much the first active community members I knew. I miss them so much ;;
7 years later, and this still brings a tear to my eye. We had some good times, and this documentary ties a neat bow on the fandom and those good times.
RIP Gen 4 2019, forever in our hearts.
Those closing credits were a complete nostalgia rush for me and has left a big smile on my face. :)
(Fantastic job to both Saber and Paleo. This was very well done and fun to watch.)
The music and hotdiggitydemons videos got me curious of the show back in August 2012. Also when I researched more I had a lot in common with most of the other fandom members. But not so much in Nascar and motor sports, until I saw ACRacebest. Also the denial in the first few months kind of did not help. But as I matured I realized that my inner child needed to be cared for. So I denounced the haters and learned that yes there are people out there who don't understand and often resort to common sense, lack thereof, to attack our fandom. You know what? I am proud to be a Brony. (Now we wait for hate comments!)
No hate here, man.
This comment will remain hate free!
I know I might or might not regret to say to hotdiggydeamon to make a parody of equestria girls in hind sight he did great details on his parody of mlp
I dont think any hater will trek into our part of the internet dude, no mater how hateful or filled with spite
colin houghland you mean Tierek?
God, this reminded me of why I became a brony. How freaking awesome and amazing the people are. I mean yes, the show is the start of this whole journey. But you know what they say, "Join for the show, stay for the fandom."
I can't believe this was almost 3 years ago. Where has the time gone?!
Yourenigma
So is this comment.
I have to give you credit Saberspark that was amazing documentary you made. Great collaboration, absolutely love the intro/outro song made by Foozogz and the PMV by Feedsy. And overall, it was an extraordinary story that should be told by everyone.
Hardcore nostalgiaing for 2011 right about now.
This is the only fandom I have ever been apart of and I've only been in it for like 3 maybe 4 months, but it is the most amazing thing I've ever taken the time to look into. It's helped me break out of my shell of insecurity and social anxiety, the few bronies I've talked to have been the coolest people I've had the honor to speak to. I love the stuff that comes out of this community. It is truly amazing, whether it's music, or animations, or fanfics, or anything else, I have loved most if it.
This is an amazing documentary, the work was top notch, well put together, heart-felt and funny. Great work.
Oh, a new pony in town? Welcome! ;) /)
Thanks! /)
Eeeuuugh I could listen to Saber's voice all day long. He seriously needs to become a narrator for big documentaries.
Gotta love Saber's dramatic voice.
I think there should be a tournament with swords between all bronies and anti-bronies
90000000 people vs. 20000 people
spark sparklez The Spartans did it.
...
Wait what?
spark sparklez They beat the odds in battle.
Necro Phase So?
The bronies would still win.
I am just utterly satisfied from this piece of hard-worked, passionate and well informed documentary. I learned alot from this, and I am ever so thankful because of all of you. 20/10 throughout both parts gents. Perfect work here!!!
I remember the first time I watched Friendship is magic. A friend of my within a minecraft community I use to be apart of sent me a link to the pilot episode. The first episode ended on a cliffhanger and I just had to know what happened next. I've been a brony ever since and I see no reason to stop loving the series.
THAT FUCKING ENDING
HOLY SHIT, WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME, SABER, I JUST WANT O GO BACK TO 2011
What happen in 2011?
***** What do u mean horse prime? srry ive been a Brony over a year so idk whst happen back then
SpareBrains561 The fandom started?
***** Maybe because it was all new back then with the first big songs n' stuff? Also, why does time go by so fast, jesus its about to be 4 years ;_;
PARANODON in terms of the fandom, itd be a little under 4 years.
"What is normal?" [cue fanperson montage]
Okay. You win the Internet for today.
several years later and i go back to watching these documentaries and when it got to the part where they talk about the show ending, it hit me hard knowing it has ended. i will still love the show with all my heart.
Even know this was made two years ago, and I'm just now watching it, I have to say how amazing the animation is in this "documentary". And all of the good points everyone made in this project, if you will. Overall, fantastic job. To everyone.
weird al actually said that he would gladly do the show again if the writers asked him. he said it was really fun to work on and he thought it was really well made. #BRINGCHEESESANDWICHBACK
I just gotta say: Saber, Paleo, you guys did an AMAZING job on this. Seriously, that was INCREDIBLE. It was really well-produced, it covered all the important topics, and it had humor to boot. And the music. And the animation. You guys should be very proud. I'm definitely going to use this series to help explain what "brony" is to people. Looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with next.
Saber,
Thank you so much for helping/posting these documentary parts. This part hit home in particular for me, especially, as my entire family are Star Trek fans. Both of my parents had to go through the same social stigma growing up as fans of Star Trek as did I. Its only recently (with the advent of the J.J. Abrams movies) that Star Trek has sort of lost this ere of shunning that once defined it. In fact, the way fans of Star Trek were treated as I was growing up (name calling and bullying) has been duplicated (or even shifted) to MLP:FiM. I truly respect and appreciate all the effort that went into making these documentaries and I am so thankful to be a part of TWO diehard fandom now that have the similar ideals about society with rich communities of art, music, and friends.
-Jon
And the fandoms still around today even after the end of the show, it’s crazy
When My Little Pony ends, the fandom will step up to try to keep it alive...hopefully they will succeed.
This was great. So many good points made. This fandom has helped me in so many ways. Not only in helping me get through really dark moments and times in my life but also helping me to be just a better person in general. I'm not as obsessed as I used to be, but I still enjoy a very healthy enjoyment of it. It's the only show that I immediately watch when a new episode comes out. I'm a big Whovian, but not even Doctor Who has my attention as much as MLP. One of the great things about this fandom is that despite being targeted and abused by others, instead of crumbling and becoming the same people that are targeting them, most of the fandom has stayed true and prideful of the show. They've stuck by it despite the bullies. It's amazing to see how a show can keep so many people together and help so many out. I'm proud to be a part of this fandom, and I will always identify as a Brony, just as I identify with the Doctor Who fandom, LotR, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Sherlock, they are all a part of what shaped me into who I am today. But none of the others will have done so like the Brony fandom and the show has done.
I remember watching the World Premiere of Part 1 at Equestria LA 2013. I was blown away and excited for the next part. Today, I am blown away again.
Thank you so much for putting this together. To me, this video represents a very wonderful time in our fandom that will never be forgotten. We've come a long way even from these 2012 interviews. I can't wait to see where the Brony fandom takes us.
Thank you so much. This is amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
From now on when people ask why I'm a brony, I will simply link to this video.
Saber for what it means to you, thanks for making me feel better about myself
I have been waiting for almost 2 YEARS for this and it was worth the wait . and I must say I hope that the brony fandom will stay strong my entire life. some will hate me for like it and some will love me for liking it. my family is ok with it and this is who I em so no one can take something that I like away form me. btw YOUR ALL AWSOME BRONYS!!!!!
i have a ton of art folders on my comouter, and there is a MLP one..
Cool
Ryan Larkin browsing my feed and came across this, I am a brony but what is this about? I have never heard of this?
I love it! Just as much as I loved the first one. I just have so much appreciation towards you all who took part in the makings of this documentary. I hope that everyone who is curious about us Bronies will watch this and come to truly understand what we are as a fandom: A group of amazing people who love MLP. We aren't creeps or weirdos , we are everyday human beings who love a show about ponies learning the friendship of magic. Is that so bad? We aren't looking to hurt anyone in any way. Bronies are some of the most nice and generous group of fans I have ever met in my life and can say with out any doubt or regret that I am a Brony and I couldn't be more proud of it!
Damn this was a great documentary loved it. Plus the ending mash up of songs sent me on a nostalgia trip been here since November 2012 and still loving it
I've watched the show since 1986 nigga I've watched it since the beginning so how you think I feel
2 years later
are lord has came
Somehow the intro PMV still gives me chills...
You are the one who keeps me in this fandom. If my friends is curious what it is all about, this should ne the first thing I recommend them to watch.
Thank you Saber a lot for all this great efforts
Still love the intro song by Foozogz. Also good job Paleo and Saber and the Chronicle Crew!
Saber...u did it. U completed this project. I have waited for a long time and I am happy I did. Excellent job. 10/10 :) hope to see u at BABS
I've been waiting soo long for this to come out its an awesome series it turned out great!
One day I will bring this to my dad.
One day I will have the courage to tell my former COP dad why he has *not* "arrested people like bronies."
One day I will be able to say to him "I watch mlp:Friendship is Magic" without being angrily threatened to be sent to a mental ward.
One day I will be able to watch this show on the TV without feeling like I'm hiding.
One day... I will tell my conservative father that I'm not who the perfect conservative son he hoped for after 5 years of being out of my life.
One day...
And just so you guys know, he really did threaten to send me to a mental ward.
Yeah... Because I'm not right in the head for watching a cartoon
Who cares what your dad thinks? I'm presuming from the way you worded it you're still living under his roof, and as someone who was doing the same at the height of the Brony fandom I know your feelings. I had a similar father who would have gotten aggressive with me over something far less divisive than the ponies so I definitely had to keep it to myself. And I always told myself someday we'd have to have that discussion and it'd be terrible. But a few years later and I've learned something, you really don't. You don't owe anyone anything just for being a family member, nor do you have to explain yourself to them. If they can't accept who you are then why bother, what obligation do you have to justify yourself simply because you're related? There's a whole world out there who will accept you, and far better arguments to be putting your time toward.
Good luck sir.
I was equally terrified of telling my dad about it. I actually never told him. He knows now, mind you, but that's because I stopped caring about his opinion enough to just watch an episode and in the living room like it was no big deal. His reaction was actually kind of hilarious. He looked at me with an eyebrow raised and asked, "are you really watching this?" (the episode was "Make New Friends But Keep Discord") I responded with yes, and he shook his head and walked away. I didn't really care. He still gives me crap about it occasionally, but he's mostly cool as long as I don't try to involve him. It doesn't sound like your dad would be the same, unfortunately.
What I have to say may help you out, maybe it won't. I became a brony probably around late 2011 to early 2012. Honestly, I was kinda scared to tell people that I was a brony, as I'm sure most bronies were. That being said, I confided in three of my closest friends before anyone else to test the waters and they all shrugged, kinda giving a "so?" vibe. My family, on the otherhand, I was a little more cautious to tell. However, my family ended up finding out (can't recall if I told my family or if they found me just watching MLP as it's been a long time since they found out).
First thing is first, I was also raised in a very conservative, Christian household and I am very conservative. That being said, my conservative dad was kinda nonchalant about it; it was my mom, who spent her youth following more of a hippy mentality, that objected more vocally. Hell, my dad and middle brother actually watched the first two episodes (neither particularly cared for it, but respect my liking for it) and my youngest also kinda enjoys the show (he's no fan by any means, but he won't object if it's what happens to be on). My mom on the otherhand had a very passive aggressive way of vocalizing her objections to it. One day she said something along the lines of "I just hope this is one of your phases that you just outgrow" and I made her watch the Brony doumentary with Ashleigh Ball on Netflix. Afterwards, seeing some of the people that are also bronies (it blew her frickin mind that Dusty was a brony) and why we like the show, she became accepting of it. Now, all of my closest friends and my direct family (parents and siblings) know I'm a brony, treat me no different, and will even let me share some of the brony stuff I find that I love like music.
Hope you get there some day, partner!
I love this documentary so much! the brony fandom is really special to me, without it I never would've discovered my love to draw and animate. without that interest, I would never have found the furry and Undertale fandoms. without those fandoms, I likely wouldn't have met my two best friends. the brony fandom will always be special to me.
You mentioned the two main arguments for people being creeped out by bronies: the "manly" and "adult" social norms.
But there's also another very prevalent reason for rejecting bronies: "They keep throwing their pony shit at our faces", sometimes based on experience, sometimes on that being a common saying.
I think the main reason why they act different towards us is, because Bronies act like retards. Fact. I was at galacon. What would you think than a 30 years old sweaty neckbeard wants to hug you. Normal.
And often Bronies feel bullied because they are Bronys. I'm a Brony. Nobody ever insulted me because of that or acted weird (or weirded than usual.) it's often a excuse because they are already getting bullied and they search for allies (most of the time the exact opposite happens)
These are the true reasons. Society is over the things you mentioned.
never go full Pony Oh, I certainly still see plenty of people saying they don't get why grown men would like a little girl's show. It depends on where you go, but society is most definetely not over these social norms.
And just because you don't get bullied or insulted for watching MLP doesn't mean others don't. People live in very different areas with different kinds of company. Sometimes their families are homophobes and think liking MLP is a sign of being gay. Sometimes kids do get bullied for having a Rainbow Dash backpack.
These are already unstable situations without MLP in the mix, but throwing it in makes you a much easier target and people can be rightfully scared of revealing they like the show. I don't think it's fair to say they're looking for an excuse, and it's not wrong to seek comfort in a group if you're being bullied either.
***** like you said, you only become a easier target. You dont get bullied only because you like mlp. And at least in Germany everyone reacts like this ; okay and why should i care?
***** I thought that first too... But then i went to the galacon... Gosh you see from space why these why some get bullied... I dont want to attack the victims here, but when youre the typical neckbeard and/or have really big problems to behave normally (or even interact normal with other humans) i can see why they make themselves a easy target... And at the end they blame it on mlp
Ikr lik fuk owl brownies awl te way!
A big round of applause to Saberspark and all the other talented individuals who produced this!
When Aviators was giving his take on the end of the fandom, all I could think of was his song "This is Not the End".
1:46 Every time i hear this i get this feeling of joy in my heart, My little Pony makes me so unbelievably happy and words can’t explain how much My little pony means to me
Mlp won't lose quality if it keeps on going because this fandom is different than any other that i've ever seen! We would never loss interest on it!
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Love it.
Wow! You did an expert job at presenting a good answer in a two-part documentary form as to 'why do people love My Little Pony'!
This documentaries made me even more proud of being part of a big family!
Finally watched the show after watching this and you've converted me bro(ny). I'm only a few episodes in and I'm already hooked.
I wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for mlp... like honestly around 2011 I was feeling depressed, lonely, heart broken and overall horrible I was having many suicidal thoughts I even thought about drugging myself so I could end the pain and suffering but I went on UA-cam to find this magnificent show, it changed my life around I was much happier, I felt as if I was never alone when I watch the show and ever since then I haven't had a single suicidal thought, everything in my life changed due to mlp, if this show wasn't around I would have killed myself by now
I owe everything to my little pony friendship is magic
21:40 I just looked through the book of Revelation (I'm a Christian) and unless these ponies are our idols and we worship them as gods, we Christian Bronies (and other Bronies in general) have nothing to worry about. What was that clip from, anyway?
I am from the future (2022) and the brony community is very much alive 😄 I am 38 years old and I just recently became a fan of the show. The amino community is amazing!
Thanks saberspark and paleosteno! again you recendeled my love for not only the fandom, but for life in general. For four years I have gladly expressed my love for my little pony. Its always great to have a reminder that im not alone in the grand scheme of greatness you showed me today. So great, I hope for this culture of fandoms to interconnect for a change for the world. Its so revolutionary to see myself login to newgrounds eight years ago, and grow into seeing myself sail across the internet world we have today (seawinkle - sogreatandpowerful).
ps: damn, what dedication! I heard you guys pitch an idea of making a documentary three years ago. on a small podcast with two hundred viewers. And to see how far you got and the work you put for this documentary, puts so much inspiration in my heart.
My little pony rocks.
Well said well said
I have to actually thank this whole fandom to introduce me to many New stuff I came to enjoy. Especially in the art and music section, I try to make art myself, I discovered many New artists I really enjoy. And as for music, I've found lots of talented producers I listen to everyday. These artists helped me to discover the music genre I like, which is EDM, so thanks very much, Silva Hound, Archie, General Mumble, OMNI and more. Thanks.
That outro with all the other fandoms!!!! That's amazing!!!
What a collaboration. Excellent points about the fandom and social media guys. Thank you to all of the talented people that put their time into this project and everything up to this point. Your what keeps me loving the show.
29:59 our great lord gabe had come to save us all
this is officially one of the best movies ive ever seen
Dame It Saber I Cant Stop Watching This Like Once A Week For The Past 4 Years. It Is One Of Things That Made Me Give The Show Chance. So Because Of You Saber I Became A Brony And For That I Thank You I Love This Fandom And This Show More Then I Expected I Ever Would. Thanks Saber!!
SaberSpark all I can saw is Great work and the ending part about bronys being a smaller fandom with the visual effects. That was just Beautiful thank you
I will NEVER stop being a brony. I truly admire all of you who openly enjoy something despite it's questionable appearances. I truly believe that is a very powerful trait all you bronies and fans have. And I will never forget the moment when you all spoke. Even if the show ends, I will still keep an eye on the fandom's works and remember the powerful message you guys showed.
It wasn't hard being a brony because people already criticized me for liking Nintendo and other kinds of games. So it really is meaningful and considerate for all of you to also shrug off other's thoughts of how childish something may seem.
But remember bronies, and everyone, your interests do not define your success or who you are.
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Your actions do!
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Anyone else get an ache in their heart when they think about the show ending?
Better for it to end gloriously than becoming old and stale and fade into obscurity. But with the movie announced for 2017, that's literally years away still.
Maybe even past 2020 is when it will end, when I might be in college
Can't believe I'm watching this documentary for the first time in 2016!! (almost 2017). It has just represented the whole idea of the show's trajectory in a great perspective.What does it mean besides its comercial goal. I've been following the show since 2013 and even when I don't consider myself so fond of MLP as these guys are, I have really learned a lot about myself and others through watching it. I live in a small country where the brony community is not as big and united as in the U.S. But still, the time when I got to meet them and joined the brony fandom was one of the most enlightening moments in my life. In terms of being open minded, to put prejudices aside for learning about others. The brony fandom is certainly one of those wonderful human phenomenons that shows how that life can simply teach us lessons in ANY WAY POSSIBLE!. Thanks to the internet, now we can stick together and leave a mark for a change in the world's history.
Great job Saberspark! Keep on it!.
I truly got misty-eyed during the "this community is all about sharing" part. I remember I didn't want to count myself a Brony until I found something that I could contribute, and when I did, and when I saw that people were enjoying it, was when I truly "got" the fandom.
my opinion on what will happen when the show ends is that the fandom (and the concept of Bronies and Pegasisters) will probably not die out. This is because of the Internet. the internet will be around for a long time, and the Brony community started out on the internet, so communications between Bronies, the sharing of artwork (stories, art, music etc.), and the episodes will be archived there, for all to enjoy in the future. the Internet is one of the advantages fandoms have today that older fandoms don't have, since Internet communications are so strong. Also newer, fan made content will most likely continue to stream in.
One day, the fandom will die down. But, it will not be gone nor forgotten. Where Trekkies had introduced elements of what current day fandoms emulate, the Brony phenomenon will do the same. I will not be surprised if those in the fandom to this date find some other fandom they can identify with and create the amazing fan works we have seen for that fandom. Bronies have already changed fandoms, but more importantly they have changed themselves. People who were skeptical about liking a show with a heavy young female standard quickly or slowly came around to understanding that you can like things without caring what society thinks of you.
Though my interests will inevitably change in the future, I am proud to say I will forever be a Brony and will always cherish how it has changed my life for the better.
What happen to Trekkies fandom? I check on youtube all i can see is on the 90s but i don't see 2014
They still exist. John De Lancie quite often goes to conventions where these fans still deeply care about what the show was to them. More importantly though is how that fandom impacted the fandoms of today. Cosplay is now a normal thing when you go to conventions because the Trekkies had introduced it.
SpareBrains561 They stopped making new TV shows. The movies are doing well and there's plenty of trek fans out there.
This is the best thing ever. The show, of course the fandom, the people, the creations. I have never felt better to be a part of anything.
This is a great documentary into the glorious world of My Little Pony. I feel so proud to be a part fo this beautiful fandom
I know we shouldn't let those news stations get to us but that particular blond haired lady on HLN really stepped out of line and I for one, think someone who was on that channel with her should have kicked her off the discussion.
As Miss Harshwinny would say "Professionalism! "
The one who said "In a basement" or how ever she phrased it? Yea that was pretty out of line for a "professional". Didn't even give him a chance to reply to the first two.
mainstream media is all corrupt anyway. fuck em'.
I actually got my dad (who used to be in the military) into MLP ^v^
+Monokuma AJ awersome ^^
Thank you, you have contributed to our nation, and are now awarded with the NEIGHble peace prize. We honor your sacrifice and MANEly your bravery
Black griff0n
Fiery joker
Now I know now how Black Gryph0n started xD
+Monokuma AJ nice taming system
Outstanding documentary. I'm not really a MLP "fan" but I do remember the show as a kid and have admired the modern show in passing and am truly fascinated in the fandom, Thanks for your hard work on these videos, I really enjoyed your take on it. (thumbs ups)
Thank you for addressing the issue of what it means to be a “fan” and how anyone can have an obsession with something whether it be sports, a celebrity or a show. I mean I have seen some people do crazy things for their favorite sport team. I feel people often forget that extreme fans can be found anywhere and not just for “nerd” things.
Great documentary! You addressed a lot of topics and issues within the MLP and Brony fandom and fandoms as a whole.
I would have never discovered my talent for writing if it weren't for the show.
Praise Faust!
Can you tell what songs are in the credits. Include that rap about bronies.
Yes! Sorry, I had a source list but I wanted to go over it one last time to verify it. The song is by Psycosis91 but he hasn't uploaded it separately yet. I need to tell him to do so!
Saberspark PLEASE PUBLISH A LIST! I'LL KILL SOME PANDAS FOR YOU!!!
All ready ahead of u Saberspark:
Tracklist
Ponyphonic - The Moon Rises
Ken Ashkorp - 20% Cooler (Alex S. Remix)
MLP FiM Intro (Alex S. Remix)
Swagberg - Pony Swag or iBringDaLULZ - Pony Swag Megamix
PinkiePieSwear - Flutterwonder
Eurobeat Brony - Discord (The Living Tombstone Remix)
AcoustiMandoBrony - Loyalty
All Levels at Once - Changeling
Interrobang Pie - Final Day Area
Makkon - Deae Luna
Aviators - Friendship
RainbowCrash88 - MLP Fighting Is Magic Twilight Stage Theme
d.notive - Vicious Lies
zahqo - Two Stars ft. Haymaker
OMNI - Equestria In Grey
Assertive Fluttershy - Boooring
Sherclop Pones - Gypsy Bard
H8_Seed - Neverending Strife
Smile Song (TripleBlueShell Remix)
General Mumble - All Fine
Replacer - Cerulean Blue
BBBFF (Sim Gretina Remix)
Tsyolin - WoodenOverture
MLP FiM Intro
There u go. Hope I was help
Well, that's helpful. Thank you sir Gold.
No problem
I swear Saber
That ending, I don't know why, but I was (and still am) in tears, but in a good way. :')
If only you could get this on Netflix.
Moral of the story: Everyone is a fan of something. Just because it challenges a particular social norm, doesn't make it any less fun and interesting. Period. Thanks for this documentary, Saberspark. :')