n8BitMan said:
I came to knowledge of the pony about the start of the year, if I recall correctly by some TF2 imagery with said ponies. Still at the time, didn't know of the shows return, just some random thing I figured.
Started to see more and then learned of the show and it's creator. I'm not the biggest fan of animation, but I know of Faust's works and this show's art did look rather good... but I left it at that. I wouldn't think to care for it.
This thread pops around and already elsewhere; My Little Pony is across some major male-dominated parts of the web. I gave in with the 2-parter, and found what I expected; a great cartoon, but no hold on valve. I didn't see why people came back to it on free will.. besides if you are just into animation and I do say that the animation is spectacular, but why come back? Was there more? Plenty of people said that the show is different from the intro, so I gave the next two a shot. It was cute, but I still didn't see it.
I peeked back at the pony community, not like it was hard to miss, catching some bits and pieces of the show. trying to see why such a show stands so highly regarded. The songs were pretty catchy, the characters had character, and the show didn't 'kid' around trying to speak down towards the viewers. I like that, and would probably remind myself of the show if I was to have some kids. But it still didn't answer the fandom.
Well, here I stand today. Just watched the whole series, and I do see why. The episodes did see to get better as time went on. I was worried that each episode would focus on two ponies and their differences/alikes and proceed to get along with them. The theory was proven false for the best and there is enough entertainment that I can enjoy it. I'm not that huge into it (at least not yet). I'll chug on with the show from here on out, because.. why not? It's at least 20 percent cooler than other stuff.
Sounds similar to my story, except I live with my sister who was a big fan back in the day, and we just watched it together thinking "Aw, what the hell" and ended up loving it.
Anyways, welcome!
Thought I'd share something my sister and I were working on. Now you may have heard of some of the Pony themed Cocktail recipes bronies have been working on. We decided to take a crack at some Pony themed drinks as well, but instead of alcohol, these are smoothies/shakes. I've got two so far.
The Pinkie Pie
A Cup and Half Strawberry Ice Cream
1 Cup Frozen Strawberries (Pref. with Sugar Added for Pinkie Approved Sweetness)
1 Cup Milk
6 Vanilla Wafers
Cool Whip mixed with Pink Food Coloring for topping
The Derpy Muffin
1/3 Cup Bran
1/2 Banana (Pref. Frozen)
3/4 Cup Blueberries (Pref. Frozen)
1 Ice Cube
1 Cup Milk
1/4 Teaspoon Spirulina (gives the shake a nice gray look)
We've already got good recipes for a Whoof themed Shake (Chocolate with Banana and Peanut Butter) and a Fluttershy themed Shake (Avacado, Honey, Orange Juice, among others) Just no pic yet.
We've got a rough idea for a Rarity shake that we're still experimenting with quantities (Coconut Milk, Natural Vanilla Ice Cream, and Mint Extract) And we've got some ideas for Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Spike, Big Mac, and Applejack. Love to hear your thoughts, Pony GAF.