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[zoukka]

This thread just reminds me of the sad fact that animated series' just plain suck these days. You are not supposed to think of the show as for "kids" or "adults", you are supposed to think of quality first and foremost. And what makes animation different from real acting. This two combined alone will create a good show.

Remember Ren & Stimpy? Remember how it was praised by kids and adults? Early Simpsons? Bugs Bunny? These shows weren't being targeted to a narrow lane of audience or chopped to a numbing monotonous theme so that they wouldn't offend anyone. That's the biggest sin of any animated show.

 

[Jawmuncher]

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

This.

 

[Neverfade]

Did you guys hear about the brony who was hospitalized with 6 toy horses in his ass?


He's now in stable condition.

 

[jaxword]

Did you guys hear about the brony who was hospitalized with 6 toy horses in his ass?


He's now in stable condition.

I say nay to that.

 

[Xzeon]

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



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.


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

good posttttt

 

[hateradio]

This thread is why MLP-GAF is in a hidden community forum . . . so, in an alternate GIF she should be running to the community tab.

 

[Professor Beef]

This thread is why MLP-GAF is in a hidden community forum . . . so, in an alternate GIF she should be running to the community tab.

It's an old gif, man.

 

[hateradio]

It's an old gif, man.

Doesn't matter, alternate!

 

[Drugula's Wrath XXX]

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.

You only have to watch them to see how different it is compared to those I listed. My Little Pony has more of a clear audience of pre-pubescent females with the subject matter, story, characters, dialog and everything. Why do you think that no one bats an eye when a grown man says that he loves Regular Show or Adventure Time? Cause those shows are true "For everyone" cartoons where everybody can see the appeal, My Little Pony isn't.

 

[Lovely Salsa]

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[Drugula's Wrath XXX]

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.

Prove it. Go ahead, post youtube links and show me those scenes with fantastic writing and animation that people who aren't little girls can also enjoy.

 

[Risette]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDW9M74-RNA
Is this what bronies do in their spare time?

 

[Uchip]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDW9M74-RNA
Is this what bronies do in their spare time?

lol
I already posted that one

 

[Jintor]

Prove it. Go ahead, post youtube links and show me those scenes with fantastic writing and animation that people who aren't little girls can also enjoy.

That's not what he's saying. It's still aimed at little girls, it's just higher quality that you'd expect from that cartoons-aimed-at-kids demographic.

 

[Drugula's Wrath XXX]

That's not what he's saying. It's still aimed at little girls, it's just higher quality that you'd expect from that cartoons-aimed-at-kids demographic.

Like I said, prove it. Prove that it's higher quality.

 

[zoukka]

Like I said, prove it. Prove that it's higher quality.

The rabid fanbase is not proof enough? I'm not saying the series is good or bad, but it evidently has "something" that let's say Teletubbies or some other kids show lack.

 

[Orcastar]

29 pages. Seriously?

It's a fun cartoon that people of all ages can evidently enjoy for various reasons.

Some people take it too far.

What more is there to discuss?

 

[Xzeon]

Like I said, prove it. Prove that it's higher quality.

have you ever watched a cartoon made for little girls, like those Barbie movies or Winx Club shit, its terribad.

just watch MLP gen 3, its horrible.

 

[Jintor]

Actually, and I will confess this readily, I have caught glimpses of the latest Barbie animated show on tumblr and it is legit funny. Life in the Dollhouse I think it's called? It's almost Toy Story Ken and Barbie at times.

 

[Drugula's Wrath XXX]

have you ever watched a cartoon made for little girls, like those Barbie movies or Winx Club shit, its terribad.

just watch MLP gen 3, its horrible.

I helped raise my little sister like she's my daughter, so yeah I saw those crappy Barbie flicks and winx club shit. Guess what? I've watched some MLP episodes just to see what the hype is about. Better animation that's still generic flash, but about the same level I give other crap aimed at little girls, no interest.

Power Puff Girls is the only one where I can agree can appeal to more than its demographic of little girls. Such a great show!

 

[demidar]

I helped raise my little sister like she's my daughter, so yeah I saw those crappy Barbie flicks and winx club shit. Guess what? I've watched some MLP episodes just to see what the hype is about. Better animation that's still generic flash, but about the same level I give other crap aimed at little girls, no interest.

Power Puff Girls is the only one where I can agree can appeal to more than its demographic of little girls. Such a great show!

You watch PPG? Give me your home address so I can call the cops on you, you fucking pedophile. Your little sister ain't safe!

 

[Chinner]

You watch PPG? Give me your home address so I can call the cops on you, you fucking pedophile. Your little sister ain't safe!

your weird

 

[zoukka]

What is a grown man doing watching a show about three little girls? You should be watching Batman who's a grown ass man beating other grown ass men or Family guy who is a grown ass man in a grown ass mens world.

 

[Uchip]

What is a grown man doing watching a show about three little girls? You should be watching Batman who's a grown ass man beating other grown ass men or Family guy who is a grown ass man in a grown ass mens world.

whats with you and ass men

 

[zoukka]

whats with you and ass men

As long as it's a grown ass man.

 

[FatalT]

The people who get upset about people liking MLP are like the people who get upset at gay marriage.

Hold the phone. What? Are you serious with this comment?

 

[Xzeon]

Actually, and I will confess this readily, I have caught glimpses of the latest Barbie animated show on tumblr and it is legit funny. Life in the Dollhouse I think it's called? It's almost Toy Story Ken and Barbie at times.

huh. well thats surprising.

I helped raise my little sister like she's my daughter, so yeah I saw those crappy Barbie flicks and winx club shit. Guess what? I've watched some MLP episodes just to see what the hype is about. Better animation that's still generic flash, but about the same level I give other crap aimed at little girls, no interest.

Power Puff Girls is the only one where I can agree can appeal to more than its demographic of little girls. Such a great show!

i think PPGs demo was just kids in general, i dont feel like it was really geared towards boys or girls specifically.

but regardless that show is great. i miss the 90s.

also if you want to own PPG in its entirety:

http://www.cartoonnetworkshop.com/product/dvd+powerpuff+girls+anniversary+box+set+dvdppganniv.do?

 

[ElyrionX]

Out of curiousity, what makes the toys those guys are buying better than all the other toys on the shelves there that they are deriding?

 

[Jawmuncher]

your weird

*You're

Spoiler

What have I done

 

[KittenMaster]

Out of curiousity, what makes the toys those guys are buying better than all the other toys on the shelves there that they are deriding?

As someone that has visited the toy aisle at Wal-Mart yesterday, it's because the other toys are Furbies.

 

[demidar]

your weird

You're.

fake edit: dammit

 

[Xzeon]

As someone that has visited the toy aisle at Wal-Mart yesterday, it's because the other toys are Furbies.

of all the things to revive... they choose furbies.

why.

 

[Trent Strong]

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

I don't know why insulting people who watch Family Guy is more acceptable than insulting people who watch MLP.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

Hold the phone. What? Are you serious with this comment?

She was comparing the mindsets of the hateful people, not equating them or referring to the situations of the people on the receiving end.

Reading is hard, I know. Much easier to jump up and act indignant.

 

[zoukka]

Out of curiousity, what makes the toys those guys are buying better than all the other toys on the shelves there that they are deriding?

What makes any toy better than the other toys? We are in on some deep shit here.

I don't know why insulting people who watch Family Guy is more acceptable than insulting people who watch MLP.

It isn't.

 

[ElyrionX]

What makes any toy better than the other toys? We are in on some deep shit here.

No I mean why why do they think those other MLP toys are for little girls but the ones they are buying aren't?

 

[Jawmuncher]

Hold the phone. What? Are you serious with this comment?

I can understand what he is saying in a more general sense.
Which I'm assuming is what he's going with.

We've grown a lot over the last few years considering gay marriage (With the US as a whole becoming far more accepting of it which is the right thing), so why is it we still seem to be stuck in the past over a show some people like?

My very poorly put together 2 cents anyway.

 

[Chuckie]

She was comparing the mindsets of the hateful people, not equating them or referring to the situations of the people on the receiving end.

Reading is hard, I know. Much easier to jump up and act indignant.

It is still apples and oranges though. But I am pretty much done explaining why in my opinion it is a false analogy.

 

[Xzeon]

No I mean why why do they think those other MLP toys are for little girls but the ones they are buying aren't?

their dumb, and or joking i guess.

what they got were little collectible toys, while the other toys are bigger and you brush their hair and stuff. but really its all just toys.

 

[Slavik81]

Prove it. Go ahead, post youtube links and show me those scenes with fantastic writing and animation that people who aren't little girls can also enjoy.

I didn't say it would be something you'd enjoy. The claim I disputed was that it was no different than other shows aimed at girls.

As evidence, let's take a look at a random bit of Bratz:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwyscyBbcx

Or Polly Pocket:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nOuTSZfSGg

Then look at MLP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80t5ArE7lNY

You don't have to like it, but there's an undeniable difference between the shows. Seriously, the first two are downright painful to watch.

I don't remember a single MLP episode in which they sat around talking about their crushes, or any involving an (apparently universal) annoying, scheming mean-girl as in both those randomly selected clips. Though, admittedly, I have only watched part of the first season of MLP, so perhaps that occurs later.

What they've achieved is quite admirable, and I think it really speaks to both the skills and the passion that went into the project.

 

[Ferrio]

PPG was shitty too, don't know how people are using it as a counter argument. Maybe other than "I was 12 when I watched it", instead of 28.

 

[catabarez]

I just don't understand the huge obsession some have for it. Sure I love me some cartoons, but I don't become a part of this counter culture to show my love for those shows.

PPG was shitty too, don't know how people are using it as a counter argument. Maybe other than "I was 12 when I watched it", instead of 28.

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[Kokonoe]

I just don't understand the huge obsession some have for it. Sure I love me some cartoons, but I don't become a part of this counter culture to show my love for those shows.

Everyone likes different things and likes them in different ways.

 

[catabarez]

Everyone likes different things and likes them in different ways.

So a giant group of people are gonna like it differently... but the same.

 

[Kokonoe]

So a giant group of people are gonna like it differently... but the same.

It's never okay to generalize people.

 

[Uchip]

PPG was shitty too, don't know how people are using it as a counter argument. Maybe other than "I was 12 when I watched it", instead of 28.

hey man
Genndy Tartakovsky is a legend

 

[catabarez]

It's never okay to generalize people.

Am I though? They are identifying themselves as bronies. And I don't mean every person that watches the show. Not all of them are bronies.

 

[Kokonoe]

Am I though? They are identifying themselves as bronies. And I don't mean every person that watches the show. Not all of them are bronies.

Bronies is just a slang term of someone who is an adult male that likes the series, it doesn't mean anything else. In other words, it's like saying "Oh those Mario fans are all the same."

What is a fan? a person who likes something, so in other words, there's no way all share some collective mindset with the same exact thoughts. All that can really be said is they like the show, not that they do all types of other things unless proven otherwise, and that's not because they are a fan of it that they do that.

 

[Jintor]

hey man
Genndy Tartakovsky is a legend

Yes. But for Samurai Jack.

PPG's good. But it ain't Jack.

 

[Uchip]

Yes. But for Samurai Jack.

PPG's good. But it ain't Jack.

dexters lab? sym bionic titan? theyre all a big step up from mlp