Slicer37
Since: Dec, 2010
Kerrah
Since: Jan, 2001
01/21/2012 00:00:00
It's fine to focus on these things if it's all in good fun
Uh... can you name an example where the fanon is not in good fun? I don't really get what you mean by this.
Naysayer
Since: Aug, 2010
01/21/2012 00:00:00
I imagine the reviewer was talking about stuff like Cupcakes, which was about as fun as being brutally dismembered and turned into confections by a minature pink horse.
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KingNine
Since: Jan, 2011
01/21/2012 00:00:00
Good review, I'm glad you gave the show a shot despite your negative experiences with certain bronies.
@Kerrah: Also it's a huge turn off when there are overzealous bronies trying to 'turn' everyone they meet at any cost. Hype Aversion
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A good show with a slightly over enthusiastic fanbase
To be blunt, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic is a good show. Each of the six ponies is likable with there own distinct personalities and flaws. Admittedly some ponies are more likable than others but this depends on personal taste. I personally like Apple Jack more than Pinkie Pie, but I know other people who prefer Pinkie Pie over Apple Jack. The animation for the show is very beautiful considering that it is Flash and the music is extremely well done with some really catchy songs. Winter Wrap Up, At the Gala, and May the Best Pet are only a few examples of such songs. The plots tend to vary, some are really well done, while others are not. I find Sweet and Elite to be an example of a weaker plot as it feels like it negatively effected Rarity's character and wrapped up to quickly. Over The Barrel is another one I dislike but more because I just found the episode to be pretty boring. However every show has it's misses, even the ones that are considered good and these weaker episodes are few and far between.
That said one issue I noticed is not with the show itself, but parts of the fandom. I remember talking to a friend and she was interested in watching FIM but did not know what it was about because all another person I knew - who is obsessed with the show - would only talk about is Derpy, Doctor Whooves and bronies, not what the show was actually about - six ponies that become friends even though they are very different from one another. It occurred to me after this discussion that quite a few fans do this and it is detrimental as it can give people who are not fans a negative impression of the show. It's fine to focus on these things if it's all in good fun but these are not things that are important when introducing the show to others. The fact some fans get overly defensive about the show is also a bit of a turn off. I mean come on, it's a show about brightly colored ponies. Lighten up a little. Learn to make fun of the stuff you like, it makes everything more fun.
Overall the show is very good, but if a person is interested in the series they may want to go in blind or look up a brief summary so the more over enthusiastic fans don't ruin the show for them. Also don't let the fact it comes from a toy franchise sway you, otherwise you'll miss out on some decent entertainment.