So, I'm a naturally curious person. When something makes the rounds of the internet, and then keeps going for months, I'm going to have to check it out.
And this one, I resisted. I wouldn't touch it for awhile. But eventually, I had to give in, to search for the answer of why. Why was the Internet so obsessed with such a silly thing?So I did the only thing I could do: I downloaded the pilot of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, and fired it up in VLC.And I enjoyed it.And then I kept watching.I've been infected by the plague.The full effects have not yet taken root… But it is only a matter of time.
It's not a joke.
http://cosmicspacefrog.tumblr.com/post/3997730668/welcome-to-the-herd-whats-this-an-overly-complexAnd about 500 other reviews and sites.Kilin: This is not a joke. I am being entirely serious when I say that I find My Little Pony Friendship is Magic to be a legitimately enjoyable show. On the merits of animation, writing, voice acting, characters, and humour.
Yes, the same My Little Pony that is effectively nothing more than an overblown marketing tool for crap toys. The same one responsible for Sea Ponies.But then it got a new series. A new series with things like… well, to show any specific one would ruin it for you, but it's a show that's made me actually laugh out loud, and generally bring about a lot of grinning and happiness. I even blogged about it myself, because watch the darn show, it's excellent.I read most of the review Hero posted, and caught something on a decent cartoon director (or something). To my knowledge, it has a lot of references and knowingly parodies itself? That's the kind of stuff I actually like.
And yes, your blog was what confused me in the first place.I don't think it's a question of dignity or manliness anymore. It'd probably be more mature not to criticize it at all. I'm sitting here at work with the most confused smile on my face where I should be (and look like) the one who knows everything and helps everyone with any problem.If it's not manly to admit that I absolutely love the songs in my little pony, then I am not a man!
…wait, this could end badly.