The brony community


Posted February 6, 2013 by adrianlee00

Many people ask themselves and others as well what is so great about the TV show “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic”.

 
Many people ask themselves and others as well what is so great about the TV show “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic”. And the thing is that there are those who call themselves bronies, as being part of the fan community. Many might not expect this, but a brony is actually a male declared fan that has the average age of 21. The show seems to have a powerful impact on them and they are being attracted to the whole idea of friendship, of colours and ponies.

There are many studies conducted to see what is up with the bronies and why they are so hooked up on the show. According to one of the most recent studies, it seems that the fans like the show because of the positive feelings they get from the show. Others state that the brony community have changed their lives, in good of course. The messages from the show are love, tolerance, friendship and it seems that these approached themes helped the fans through their relationships and to see things from another angle. Most of the fans are quite peaceful and they don’t disturb anyone.

Due to their high number, bronies have their own community and fandom and once in a while, they set up conventions, where they can dress up like their favourite character, they get to talk about the show freely and just be among their kind. Conventions are held in various locations and there are fan clubs around the country. Perhaps the most important convention was held in New York, where thousands of fans participated, along with some of the producers, writers, song writers and staff from the show. They got to make speeches and to share their common passion for the TV show.

BronyCon is an annual convention and up to this moment, there were four events organized. The one in June 2012 had over 4000 participants. This year, in 2013, the fifth event will be held in August in Maryland. Unlike other conventions, in 2013 it will be just one. The fan community is actually quite fascinating and it seems the bronies are up for anything and they like to get involved in volunteerism, hobby and other activities. They are united and they will always stand up for a brony, no matter what. Since they are seen as a distinctive group, they do like to stick together, just like a big family.

“My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” is a show that makes people be nicer to one another. And maybe they are not seen as rebels, but some like to consider them so. It is because they have the courage to stand against the normal behaviour and expectations that come from men and they embrace something else. It is definitely a show that can be watched by anyone, no matter the age or gender. And since it has a high popularity, the producers are encouraged to come up with more episodes and series.
It is definitely unexpected, but it is what makes bronies http://www.bronycoin.com/Brony_Coin_p/brony-one-bit.htm special and unique. After watching one episode of the TV show, it would not come as a big surprise that another brony http://www.bronycoin.com/Default.asp to be born.
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Last Updated February 6, 2013