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Post by JSalinari83 on Sept 22, 2011 4:16:04 GMT -5
Okay, guys I'm sure you have seen all the buzz going on the internet about this show. But, I want to get your opinions on this show? In my opinion it's actually a very good show I must say. The writing is good, the characters are great, the storylines and plots are amazing. Especially the animation they use for this show is amazing. Anyway, let me know what you guys think?
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Post by Blaise Zebrataur on Jun 9, 2012 6:10:37 GMT -5
I....just for the life of me truely dis-like this buzz going around about MLP.
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Post by Truttle on Jun 9, 2012 11:51:04 GMT -5
I....just for the life of me truely dis-like this buzz going around about MLP. Is it that you dislike the positive buzz about it? Or the negative? In general? Or is it that you're just tired about hearing about it so much already? |
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Post by Blaise Zebrataur on Jun 9, 2012 13:52:07 GMT -5
I dislike the buzz it is getting I don't see nothing special about it. And at this point I am tired of always hearing about MLP on every forum I go to its everywhere I like and its really annoying. I thought Twilight was bad this is ten times worse.
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Post by thePwnER on Jun 9, 2012 20:36:40 GMT -5
If you think the animation is "amazing", you've probably never watched Japanese anime before.
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Post by Truttle on Jun 9, 2012 22:54:05 GMT -5
Ah okay. You're tired of hearing so much about it already. That's understandable.
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Post by Epesi on Jun 10, 2012 1:02:21 GMT -5
If you think the animation is "amazing", you've probably never watched Japanese anime before. Nice logical fallacy.  I can't speak for the OP, but myself, I've seen plenty of anime. I've seen anime from different eras, of different styles and genres, and different levels of quality. Just yesterday, I had a Studio Ghibli marathon. And you know what? I also think the animation in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is excellent, and at times, yes, I'd even say "amazing". They've pulled off some impressive tricks. I'm a big fan, as you've probably guessed.  I've been watching since spring 2011, halfway through the first season. I highly recommend this show to anyone here who hasn't given it a try yet. (It's easy to find episodes on Youtube, and the entire series is also available on Netflix's streaming service.) It's got great writing, great characters (who show actual character development, even), and fantastic music -- at their best, the songs in this show are on par with Disney. It also has an amazing crew behind it, who have been very generous and open with their fans. They clearly have a blast making the show, and that genuine fun and joy shows through in the end product. Basically, there's a good reason a lot of people are talking about this show. I'm surprised it's taken this long to get a thread here. ;D I thought about starting one myself, but never got around to it. |
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Post by Blaise Zebrataur on Jun 10, 2012 6:31:06 GMT -5
Ok after many months of putting down I finally got a chance to watch an episode. And...my opinion is about the same,but alittle less because I think its an alright show. Of course I have seen MLP before back when it first came out and their first foe was a centaur.
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Post by thePwnER on Jun 10, 2012 19:42:18 GMT -5
I think what's happening is that, because most cartoons today are just so mass-produced and godawful, that a show with even the slightest bit of care put into it would seem god-given by comparison. Whereas Japanese anime:     Meanwhile, in My Little Pony:  |
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Post by Nayla-Naylie on Jun 10, 2012 23:53:44 GMT -5
I sorta have to agree with Oreius. I'm also pretty annoyed with the attention it's getting, but I've only seen one episode of it and to me, it's not something that's very watchable in my taste. What surprises me is lots of the fans of the show are all guys!  |
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Post by Truttle on Jun 11, 2012 1:22:44 GMT -5
It is a very nice show indeed. :3
And I've tried to dive in deeper into the mystery as to why there is such a huge male fanbase. It has eluded me. Was it pure 1 in a million chance? I know those exists and are sometimes considered near-impossible miracles. I mean, something's got to give eventually right? Or is there actually something I'm not seeing that the other Bronies have? Cause it can't be just the ponies. There have been other generations of MLP. Is it the artwork? But then what about the artists previous work like Powerpuff girls, Dexter's Lab, and Foster's home for imaginary friends? (Which are also very good, but didn't create this huge reaction) I've been told that it may be the direction of screenplay. While it caters to girls, it's not cutesy and sissy. It's mellow and relational to our concepts. Still, I don't feel that's enough theory to base this huge fanbase on yet. I'd like a little more clarity. As I am also male and view this show as just "Alright". I'm not doing cartwheels over it as much as others have, even resulting in converting to ponydom.
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Post by Night Bear on Jun 11, 2012 6:43:44 GMT -5
Moviebob has his theory on why there's so many male fans of the show. Here's his take on it:
"It's popular because it's a clever, well written show with a tremendous voice cast. I think a lot of people of all genders respond to it for the same reason Bridesmaids was a surprise hit: It's rare and unusual to see a primarily female cast where all of the characters are well rounded and smartly realized instead of just staid archetypes. For example, the Ponies are all kind of equal parts screwed up, yet well intentioned, as opposed to The Good One, The Bad One and Their Wacky Buddies. As for how it got noticed by the older male audience in the first place, I have to wonder if U.S. fans would've found it had it not been running on a cable channel that courted that audience by running retro toons like G.I. Joe and Transformers. Just a theory, though."
The part about it being a well written show with characters that are not archetypes but instead fully fleshed out does make a lot of sense.
It also helps that the show was created by Lauran Faust, the same person behind Powerpuff Girls and Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends, probably Dexter's Laboratory as well. She is known for being able to create an engaging, humorous show with likeable, diverse main characters. Because of that, none of these shows, including MLP, ever get that "too girly" feeling that may drive the male audience away.
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Post by Truttle on Jun 11, 2012 11:31:00 GMT -5
Hmm...that does make some good sense and help me understand a little bit more. Getting closer. Just a little bit more to understanding.
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Post by Epesi on Jun 15, 2012 13:28:15 GMT -5
I think what's happening is that, because most cartoons today are just so mass-produced and godawful, that a show with even the slightest bit of care put into it would seem god-given by comparison. This show has a good deal more than "the slightest bit" of care put into it. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it isn't made with the utmost care. It's not just that it looks good by comparison to crap; it's a good show on its own merits. It obviously doesn't appeal to your tastes, and that's fine, but you should respect that others have different tastes instead of telling us that our tastes are wrong or inferior to yours. As I said, you don't have to educate or sell me on the merits of anime. I love anime. I also love Friendship is Magic. So? :3 Hmm...that does make some good sense and help me understand a little bit more. Getting closer. Just a little bit more to understanding. Even as much as I adore this show, I don't completely understand the enormous response either. But I've heard a lot of people remark that it's refreshing to be able to enjoy something lighthearted and innocent, and I think that may be a part of what makes it spread like wildfire; it's not only refreshing to see a show like that, it's also refreshing to see so many guys willing to admit to liking it, without worrying about whether or not they'll look "cool". Seeing somebody else put themselves out there like that gives other people courage to do the same. I also think it's something that could never have happened without the anonymity of the internet; without that, few guys would be likely to give the series a chance, and fewer still would admit to liking it. I think as more and more people confessed to enjoying it anonymously, more and more people began to feel comfortable confessing it openly, knowing that they weren't alone. And the more open fans there are, the more people outside the fandom are likely to watch an episode to see what all the fuss is about, many of them becoming fans as a result, repeating the cycle. I think the incredible number of talented artists, musicians, writers, and game coders in the fandom also helps it to grow; seeing some of the truly amazing things bronies have produced sometimes sways people who were on the fence about the show. And I've even seen bronies who aren't that crazy about the show itself, finding it just okay as you do, who are mainly in the fandom for the things other fans have created. Say what you will about the show itself, but there's something about it that is inspiring a lot of good things in a lot of people; whatever that is, the world needs more of it. |
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Post by thePwnER on Jun 15, 2012 18:24:54 GMT -5
I think what's happening is that, because most cartoons today are just so mass-produced and godawful, that a show with even the slightest bit of care put into it would seem god-given by comparison. This show has a good deal more than "the slightest bit" of care put into it. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it isn't made with the utmost care. Hey, chillax; I'm not saying My-LP is not "made with the utmost care" or whatever you believe it is. My point here is that today it doesn't take much for a show to be well-received. It was a general statement describing the bare minimum, not putting down your Little Ponies. Obviously most shows would obviously fall somewhere in between. So much for my logical fallacy. I posted these snapshots as a response to somebody who earlier stated "the animation is amazing". If you go back and read my posts again, you'll notice that I have only been focusing on the animation aspect when I talked about MyLP. I never said anything about MyLP being a bad show because of the simplistic animation, or that high-quality animation equals a good show. I didn't even say whether I liked MyLP or not. All I said is that if you thought "the animation is amazing", you should probably look at some top-notch anime to broaden your sight. I don't even like anime; I just can't stand it when people overstate things because of their fondness to the subject. If he said "the animation is great", then I have no objections. But when he said "the animation is amazing!!", I think this explicit overstatement is a bit excessive. It is this kind of fanboy enthusiasm that turns people against your Ponies, just as fundamentalism turns people away from religion, extreme feminism from woman equality, and telemarketers from their business. Of course, I am not unaware of the merits of MyLP. Aside from your usual "The writing is good, the characters are great, the storylines and plots are amazing", I heard that they also takes great care to their community and values their feedback. This is also the reason why I posted that picture of "Derpy Hooves", as I heard this story of how they care about what the audience wants. I think, that in this day and age of commercialism, having these kind of values is probably more valuable than anything else. As a token of peace:  |
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I've been watching since spring 2011, halfway through the first season. I highly recommend this show to anyone here who hasn't given it a try yet. (It's easy to find episodes on Youtube, and the entire series is also available on Netflix's streaming service.) It's got great writing, great characters (who show actual character development, even), and fantastic music -- at their best, the songs in this show are on par with Disney.
