Why is MLP so popular?

[FissionMailed1]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

My point wasn't gender related, but age related. MLP's life lessons confronts children with basic life problems tailored specifically for children's psychological needs.

I don't give a damn about this part of the show (the life lessons are clear as day and need not be stated) and I think most older fans don't either.

[Xiz]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

Absolutely true about the macho tough man stereotype and that is commendable (although not exclusive to MLP), but that was not the social issue I was addressing. My point wasn't gender related, but age related. MLP's life lessons confronts children with basic life problems tailored specifically for children's psychological needs.

Ah! My bad. And yeah, while age is absolutely still an issue (and as a 21 year old, I still sometimes wonder why I enjoy it so much)

...perhaps the "ignorance is bliss" phrase could be used here? I'm not sure, I'm trying to build up an argument for why ~ so bare with me. I mean, sometimes appreciating the simplicity of childhood is needed in adulthood, because that sometimes could refresh an individual and help appreciate the simpler things more? Even if it's something as stupid simple as "be kind to others and share!" Sometimes people really forget how important that shit is haha.
(I might edit this accordingly, I'm still trying to tackle this)

I don't give a damn about this part of the show (the life lessons are clear as day and need not be stated) and I think most older fans don't either.

Fission, stop. Please. Be respectful. And actually I do give a damn about it. Let's keep this thread civil. I'm glad this thread exists.

[Nullifidian]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

I said it's pointless because the net result is the same. People are going to like what they like, and vice versa.

Defining your reasoning gives insight to others who do not understand and gives you more credibility as well as it's a more educated opinion.

I personally dislike both Adventure Time and Pokemon. I realize all of the reasons you gave me, and I posed this question to show exactly where the appeal of MLP comes from. These reasons that you gave are partly why MLP is as popular as it is.

You're in your full right to dislike both shows (although if you state why, you'll also give insight to other people as to why and strengthen your opinion). To each their own, but I don't see how these questions proved where the appeal of MLP comes from. Maybe I've watched the wrong MLP episodes or something, but I didn't see any humor that was tailored towards an adult audience. And I mean this as objectively as possible. I watched it with as little bias as was possible, ignoring the fact that I dislike certain types of humor etc. but the type of humor displayed in the show didn't reach any level of maturity.

I don't give a damn about this part of the show (the life lessons are clear as day and need not be stated) and I think most older fans don't either.

Not giving a damn about the psychology of the show only leaves aesthetic appeal up for the defense of your opinion. I'm not sure if this is what you want but ok lol

[Nullifidian]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

Ah! My bad. And yeah, while age is absolutely still an issue (and as a 21 year old, I still sometimes wonder why I enjoy it so much)

...perhaps the "ignorance is bliss" phrase could be used here? I'm not sure, I'm trying to build up an argument for why ~ so bare with me. I mean, sometimes appreciating the simplicity of childhood is needed in adulthood, because that sometimes could refresh an individual and help appreciate the simpler things more? Even if it's something as stupid simple as "be kind to others and share!" Sometimes people really forget how important that shit is haha.
(I might edit this accordingly, I'm still trying to tackle this)

Now this is an opinion I can respect. I can understand why you'd want to go back to basics for a change so I have nothing against that. I think you worded it well too, so no need to edit it imo.

[iironiic]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

Ah! My bad. And yeah, while age is absolutely still an issue (and as a 21 year old, I still sometimes wonder why I enjoy it so much)

...perhaps the "ignorance is bliss" phrase could be used here? I'm not sure, I'm trying to build up an argument for why ~ so bare with me. I mean, sometimes appreciating the simplicity of childhood is needed in adulthood, because that sometimes could refresh an individual and help appreciate the simpler things more? Even if it's something as stupid simple as "be kind to others and share!" Sometimes people really forget how important that shit is haha.
(I might edit this accordingly, I'm still trying to tackle this)

This is an understandable reason for someone to appreciate MLP. Respect for you!

I never had any connection with MLP in my childhood so I don't have any reason to appreciate MLP now. Not saying that it is a bad show or anything, but it is simply not my cup of tea, so I hope you respect this haha.

Fission, please rationalize your arguments. It just seems that you are reading the last sentence in everyone's arguments and responding to that without giving equal consideration to every sentence preceding that. I am still confused about how my wording is incorrect since I had no focus on people's interests of MLP in my argument lmfao.

[Razor]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

I jerk off to pony tuplas.

[V-Ormix]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

I personally dislike both Adventure Time and Pokemon.

why (just curio but wrong thread I suppose anyways)

[FissionMailed1]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

You're in your full right to dislike both shows (although if you state why, you'll also give insight to other people as to why and strengthen your opinion). To each their own, but I don't see how these questions proved where the appeal of MLP comes from. Maybe I've watched the wrong MLP episodes or something, but I didn't see any humor that was tailored towards an adult audience. And I mean this as objectively as possible. I watched it with as little bias as was possible, ignoring the fact that I dislike certain types of humor etc. but the type of humor displayed in the show didn't reach any level of maturity.

It's mainly the references that get dropped that a younger viewer will never recognize. Also, some of the episodes are very weak and I disliked them myself.

Not giving a damn about the psychology of the show only leaves aesthetic appeal up for the defense of your opinion. I'm not sure if this is what you want but ok lol

That is what I want. I watch the show for a combination of the character's personalities and the "cute" factor. I'm not going to try to deny that, as shallow as it is.

[FissionMailed1]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

why (just curio but wrong thread I suppose anyways)

I'll edit this post later, but I will answer this question. For now, I have to go to class.

[Nullifidian]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

It's mainly the references that get dropped that a younger viewer will never recognize. Also, some of the episodes are very weak and I disliked them myself.

Ok, I can understand the reference issue although I don't agree with it. In this case ignorance is bliss would apply since the younger viewers lose nothing and the people who get the references gain an extra inside joke. However, the second sentence is again just as generic of an opinion as saying "I like it" and gives no insight on why.

That is what I want. I watch the show for a combination of the character's personalities and the "cute" factor. I'm not going to try to deny that, as shallow as it is.

That falls under the psychology side of the show..

[V-Ormix]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

That falls under the psychology side of the show..

Yeah that's what I was thinking unless cuteness would fall more under emotion

edit: rushy I think your on to some thing... but technically that makes it the biggest back fired viral internet theme to date o:

[Nullifidian]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

Yeah that's what I was thinking unless cuteness would fall more under emotion

edit: rushy I think your on to some thing... but technically that makes it the biggest back fired viral internet theme to date o:

Emotion is psychological lol

[V-Ormix]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

Emotion is psychological lol

everything is psychological then lol

[Nullifidian]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

everything is psychological then lol

When it comes to storytelling (in any media), yes it's all an appeal to psychological needs.

[rushyrulz]

Re: Why is MLP so popular?

Psychoshylogical