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[C.Dark.DN]

We should do a gaf watch with 50-100 prople and make fun of the cartoon drunk or high.

We might turn some gaffers into clompers and we might show some the error of their ways.

Then we can have a civil war.

 

[way more]

Pretty sure Hitokage used to come down hard on people making fun of Pony-GAF.

But Hito's not around anymore . . .

 

[Slamtastic]

can I be real? I fuck with MLP to a degree.

Excellent choice of words.

I really want to post a picture I just found on my Tumblr dash, but I might get banned. Can we post pics of fleshlights?

 

[Drugula's Wrath XXX]

I think GAF user Novid put it best in his rants when he said that people like MLP because of a shortage of good animation currently.

The issue is that animation is viewed as being for kids (in the US), and there's not any actual ones for adults (good ones, not talking about Family Guy) out there, leading to adults who want animation having to go to ones for children and becoming pedophiles.

Yeah it's not like there's been great recent cartoons like Flapjack, Chowder, Regular Show, Adventure Time, Scooby Doo Mystery Inc., Gravity Falls, etc. or that the animation in My Little Pony is generic flash.

.....oh wait

 

[Uchip]

I think the best use of Flash would be something like Superjail. MLP looks like any other cheap tweened cartoon. (bad)

actually ankama make the best use of flash by a long shot with wakfu
it has more detail than you would expect from the medium, and the movie they are doing will probably be the highest watermark of the program

my little pony animation isnt bad but its not in any way impressive

 

[Fusebox]

Bobs Burgers!

 

[Jawmuncher]

Did they just discover the Brony gene or something that might redeem your statement?

Nope they didnt so that statement isn't getting redeemed.
Still though I just find it more fascinating that people can get so up in arms about what some people like. Seriously if you want to like MLP go ahead. I've never understood the mind set of well if I don't think this is ok then it's a problem.

It's some guys buying platic horses and watching a show.
Sure some fans of the spectrum stand out, but then again what fanbase doesn't have that?

 

[Slamtastic]

Yeah it's not like there's been great recent cartoons like Flapjack, Chowder, Regular Show, Adventure Time, Scooby Doo Mystery Inc., Gravity Falls, etc.

But those are intended for children. If you're not a child and you're watching those, you are a pedophile.

It's simple logic, really.

 

[Xzeon]

I think GAF user Novid put it best in his rants when he said that people like MLP because of a shortage of good animation currently.

The issue is that animation is viewed as being for kids (in the US), and there's not any actual ones for adults (good ones, not talking about Family Guy) out there, leading to adults who want animation having to go to ones for children and becoming pedophiles.

i like it cuz its cute, and i think its funny and entertaining.

thats p much it really.

also if you aint watchin Adventure Time and Regular Show you are missing out.

there arent as many good cartoons on these days, but there are a few if you look.

 

[Trent Strong]

Bobs Burgers!

Is not good. But there are good cartoons for adults on Adult Swim like The Venture Brothers, and old Aqua Teen Hunger Force episodes.

 

[Femmeworth]

actually ankama make the best use of flash by a long shot with wakfu
it has more detail than you would expect from the medium, and the movie they are doing will probably be the highest watermark of the program

my little pony animation isnt bad but its not in any way impressive

Look at that Bleach filler level camera work.

 

[vidcons]

But those are intended for children. If you're not a child and you're watching those, you are a pedophile.

It's simple logic, really.

My Little Pony and all characters including his canon is owned by Hasbro, except my oc

Chapter 1:

Young, barely eighteen years old

Thank god someone translated that for me. A whole sub-verse almost lost to the perils of foreign language. I put off brushing my teeth for that story. Think I might just roll into bed and roll and coo in excitement for Chapter 2.

 

[Jzero]

Pathetic, socially awkward, seldom bathing basement virgins who have completely given up on life and any semblance of adulthood or even humanity in order to immerse in and identify as part of a sexualized magic little girl-horse fandom.

haha ouch, very accurate though.

 

[Slamtastic]

My Little Pony and all characters including his canon is owned by Hasbro, except my oc

Chapter 1:

Young, barely eighteen years old

Animation is for perverts.

Let's get Dateline on this shocking discovery.

 

[Uchip]

Look at that Bleach filler level camera work.

lol

 

[Emitan]

Animation is for perverts.

Let's get Dateline on this shocking discovery.

Alvin and the chipmunks (3,330)

Why

 

[demidar]

Behold, the PC Master Race!

 

[Xzeon]

My Little Pony and all characters including his canon is owned by Hasbro, except my oc

Chapter 1:

Young, barely eighteen years old

Thank god someone translated that for me. A whole sub-verse almost lost to the perils of foreign language. I put off brushing my teeth for that story. Think I might just roll into bed and roll and coo in excitement for Chapter 2.

"Since the previous one did not go as I wanted, from the failed attempt to confess my love to my best friend, from poor grades, low self-esteem, and ending it with a large knife to recover materials in summer school, depended and it would start college in a year, an effort needed. Nothing could be worse, actually honestly had lost all hope of happiness. Or so I thought. But at that time in my room could not take the concerns of my brain and my school life, as it was getting dark. How and who says "a liqueur never hurt anyone .."

this guy... he should prolly be on suicide watch.

 

[vidcons]

Animation is for perverts.

Let's get Dateline on this shocking discovery.

Fandom is for perverts.

Also: I was watching the river night leaning on the railing of the pier, my mind was void, my eyes fixed on the moon reflecting in the distance you could see the bridge linking the city and the neighboring, some small vessels were seen in the distance,

Damn. This is really good stuff.

 

[Slamtastic]

Alvin and the chipmunks (3,330)

Why

 

[Xzeon]

Animation is for perverts.

Let's get Dateline on this shocking discovery.

god damn at Avatar TLA and Teen Titans.

 

[Professor Beef]

Pathetic, socially awkward, seldom bathing basement virgins who have completely given up on life and any semblance of adulthood or even humanity in order to immerse in and identify as part of a sexualized magic little girl-horse fandom.

 

[ThatGayWolf]

I think GAF user Novid put it best in his rants when he said that people like MLP because of a shortage of good animation currently.

The issue is that animation is viewed as being for kids (in the US), and there's not any actual ones for adults (good ones, not talking about Family Guy) out there, leading to adults who want animation having to go to ones for children and becoming pedophiles.

Woah, slippery slope much?

 

[jaxword]

Haha, Professor Beef got it.

 

[zoukka]

To be fair, if the alternatives are Family Guy and Amercan Dad, I'd watch MLP too.

 

[vidcons]

"I'm fine, just a small pain," Said Jane, before she cried in pain and collapsed on the ground.

These are amazing. Bron-tones are cool in my book now.

"You're in my heart
so, until then,
wanna smile,
wanna cry,
saying good-bye."

She blew a kiss across the water. "Mommy loves you, Gum-drop. Good-bye." At long last, she turned her back to the water and began the long walk back to Ponyville.

Deep beneath the water, the toothless gator heard her… and smiled.

 

[Etrian Oddity]

Pathetic, socially awkward, seldom bathing basement virgins who have completely given up on life and any semblance of adulthood or even humanity in order to immerse in and identify as part of a sexualized magic little girl-horse fandom.

 

[Broder Salsa]

To be fair, if the alternatives are Family Guy and Amercan Dad, I'd watch MLP too.

Pest or cholera, might as well join the one with sex dolls made for in that case.

 

[demidar]

To be fair, if the alternatives are Family Guy and Amercan Dad, I'd watch MLP too.

Hey! American Dad is legitimately good! Family Guy worse than Hitler though.

 

[zoukka]

Hey! American Dad is legitimately good!

Not sure if joking or a pedophile.

 

[Raxus]

To be fair, if the alternatives are Family Guy and Amercan Dad, I'd watch MLP too.

Ouch. American Dad has really improved.

Since EviLore dropped a bomb and ran, my two cents about this is animation has been struggling over the past few years to fight against the stereotype. You either have to make it so raunchy it is 'adult' or so annoying it is for 'kids' when all the BEST animation is for everybody to enjoy no matter your age. Studio Ghibli, Pixar, classic Disney, etc.

There is no shame in being a fan of animation, I think it is when you take it too far (as with anything) you creep people out.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Not sure if joking or a pedophile.

The talking dog just does it for me.

Edit : Fuck, that's the other just as terrible show. Guess a talking fish isn't that bad either.

 

[Orcastar]

Pathetic, socially awkward, seldom bathing basement virgins who have completely given up on life and any semblance of adulthood or even humanity in order to immerse in and identify as part of a sexualized magic little girl-horse fandom.

More "sensitivity training", huh?

 

[Mistouze]

To be fair, if the alternatives are Family Guy and Amercan Dad, I'd watch MLP too.

Adventure Time? Batman : The Brave And The Bold? Regular Show?

Just those 3 do a way better job than MLP at being aimed at kids and their parents at the same time.

I watched a couple of MLP eps to see what the hype from the fans was all about and... heh.

 

[Xzeon]

we need to turn that sad frown upside down!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNrXMOSkBas

 

[Slamtastic]

all the BEST animation is for everybody to enjoy no matter your age. Studio Ghibli, Pixar, classic Disney, etc.

"All ages" is a cover up name for "for children". Because children can (are allowed) to enjoy it, the limits of being "appropriate" are still applied.

But that's an actual opinion for a serious topic.

something something bronies are scum something something adventure time sucks

 

[Uchip]

"All ages" is a cover up name for "for children". Because children can (are allowed) to enjoy it, the limits of being "appropriate" are still applied.

But that's an actual opinion for a serious topic.

something something bronies are scum something something adventure time sucks

no, im pretty sure it implies that theyre not offensively childish and that its genuinely enjoyable for people of all ages

 

[demidar]

Not sure if joking or a pedophile.

The talking dog just does it for me.

Edit : Fuck, that's the other just as terrible show. Guess a talking fish isn't that bad either.

Holy fuck you guys, now I know you guys are the ones with the shit taste. Jesus Christ I think I need to ly dow

 

[Slamtastic]

Something targeted directly to a demographic will resonate better than something that has to appeal across multiple ones.

I wish there was some actual "for adults", children not allowed things in the animation media coming from the US, that were actually good/not a sitcom or even not a comedy.

But then again, the predisposition towards comedy is a separate entire topic in critiquing the overall view society has towards animation.

I think this could use an actual topic to itself.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

Behold, the PC Master Race!

UGH FUCKING NO

WHY

WHY?

 

[Jawmuncher]

Something targeted directly to a demographic will resonate better than something that has to appeal across multiple ones.

I wish there was some actual "for adults", children not allowed things in the animation media coming from the US, that were actually good/not a sitcom or even not a comedy.

But then again, the predisposition towards comedy is a separate entire topic in critiquing the overall view society has towards animation.

I think this could use an actual topic to itself.

Seriously.

 

[Mistouze]

I wish there was some actual "for adults", children not allowed things in the animation media coming from the US, that were actually good/not a sitcom or even not a comedy.

Adult Swim animated shows, Venture Bros and Black Dynamite.

 

[Xzeon]

Something targeted directly to a demographic will resonate better than something that has to appeal across multiple ones.

I wish there was some actual "for adults", children not allowed things in the animation media coming from the US, that were actually good/not a sitcom or even not a comedy.

But then again, the predisposition towards comedy is a separate entire topic in critiquing the overall view society has towards animation.

I think this could use an actual topic to itself.

animation is just another medium used to tell a story, thats it.

you can do so many thing in animation that you cant in other mediums.

people who write off animation as 'kids stuff' are missing out on some fantastic stories.

 

[Raxus]

Adult Swim animated shows, Venture Bros and Black Dynamite.

Archer is the best comedy on right now.

Adult swim has something for everyone.

 

[Slamtastic]

Adult Swim animated shows, Venture Bros and Black Dynamite.

How are those not comedy? In fact, Black Dynamite tried to lure me in with the promise of well done action, but spent the majority of every episode on commentary.

Where's the Avatar/Batman/Thundercats show that doesn't have all the traditional censorship cliches like hit flashes and knife outlines, robot enemies and lack of injury/death consequence to good guys?

animation is just another medium used to tell a story, thats it.

you can do so many thing in animation that you cant in other mediums.

people who write off animation as 'kids stuff' are missing out on some fantastic stories.

And the people who write it off as kids stuff are the executives funding (and not funding) the shows and allowing them on their networks.

 

[Mistouze]

How are those not comedy? In fact, Black Dynamite tried to lure me in with the promise of well done action, but spent the majority of every episode on commentary.

Oops, missed the part about not being comedy. Need to open my eyes, derp.

Wasn't there and AS G.I. Joe show that was all serious like you're describing? Didn't watch it so I can't comment on it.

 

[demidar]

How are those not comedy? In fact, Black Dynamite tried to lure me in with the promise of well done action, but spent the majority of every episode on commentary.

Where's the Avatar/Batman/Thundercats show that doesn't have all the traditional censorship cliches like hit flashes and knife outlines, robot enemies and lack of injury/death consequence to good guys?



And the people who write it off as kids stuff are the executives funding (and not funding) the shows and allowing them on their networks.

Action costs money, you won't see a lot of it.

 

[Chuckie]

no, im pretty sure it implies that theyre not offensively childish and that its genuinely enjoyable for people of all ages

Which 'All ages' are we talking about? If it is like a slogan: Fun for all ages! then yeah it could been it is not too childish. If it is the rating 'all ages' it simply means it is appropriate for children to see, not nescessairily for adults to enjoy.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

I think GAF user Novid put it best in his rants when he said that people like MLP because of a shortage of good animation currently.

The issue is that animation is viewed as being for kids (in the US), and there's not any actual ones for adults (good ones, not talking about Family Guy) out there, leading to adults who want animation having to go to ones for children and becoming pedophiles.

adventure time
Venture Bros.
regular show
Young justice
Green lantern
etc, etc.

plenty if good stuff for young people and adults in every type.

 

[Slavik81]

My Little Pony is a franchise... that doesn't do anything to be different from other franchises aimed at little girls

Seriously? I think this is pretty clearly wrong. Just look at the stated aims of the development of My Little Pony.

Shows based on girls’ toys always left a bad taste in my mouth, even when I was a child. They did not reflect the way I played with my toys. I assigned my ponies and my Strawberry Shortcake dolls distinctive personalities and sent them on epic adventures to save the world. On TV, though, I couldn’t tell one girl character from another and they just had endless tea parties, giggled over nothing and defeated villains by either sharing with them or crying–which miraculously inspired the villain to turn nice. Even to my 7-year-old self, these shows made no sense and couldn’t keep my interest. No wonder the boys at school laughed at my Rainbow Unicorn Trapper Keeper.

From what I’ve seen since I’ve grown up, little has changed. To look at the quality of most girls’ cartoons, it would seem that not one artist really cared about them. Not one designer, not one background painter, not one animator. Some of the more well-meaning, more expensive animated productions for girl audiences may look better, but the female characters have been so homogenized with old-fashioned “niceness” that they have no flaws and are unrelatable. They are so pretty, polite and perfect; there is no legitimate conflict and nothing exciting ever happens. In short, animated shows for little girls come across as boring. Stupid. Lame.

This perception, more than anything, is what I am trying to change with My Little Pony. (source)

I would find it very difficult to argue that she did not succeed at setting her show apart from other shows aimed at girls. The difference is night and day.

there aren't many examples of people who like it that aren't weird, awkward socially or fall under the term "loser".

The ones that aren't weird are invisible. They generally don't get threads dedicated to their actions on GAF.