Are Bronies Changing the Definition of Masculinity? | Idea Channel | PBS

You might assume that the animated TV series "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" is for little girls, but Bronies would beg to differ. Bronies are adult men who sincerely LOVE the show, and aren't afraid to admit it. Many people are baffled, even angered, by Brony culture. With their unabashed appreciation for "My Little Pony", Bronies are challenging our perception of gender roles, which may be more fluid than previously thought!

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[TittyMonster64]

That's why boys liked it.

Then what's so great about it?

If its so different, why do people keep comparing the two?

[SimplisticBrony]

The powerpuff girls is about super saiyan like experimental organisms who mercilessly crush their foes.

MLP is about ponies.

A pretty big difference :P

[TittyMonster64]

Hamburgers.

[TittyMonster64]

Even the Powerpuff Girls fought their enemies. MLP=boring.

[TheDemonicWizard]

Cupcakes.

[SimplisticBrony]

If you rearrange those letters it spells "male"

[TittyMonster64]

Lame

[GodofDarknessErebus]

Wu Tang Clan ain't nuthing ta fuck wit.

[GodofDarknessErebus]

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