Then I get a comment later on from someone being like 'Are you an 8 year old girl?' (with a 'right, right?') tacked on the end.
Could their attitudes be because the whole "brony" stigma? Because the sheer amount of "adult" brony fan arts out there a lot of people assume people who like MLP are into ponies "that way".
If this ever happens again, don't even reply. It's not worth your time. It's obvious they are a nasty idiot. *meh* people...
Could their attitudes be because the whole "brony" stigma? Because the sheer amount of "adult" brony fan arts out there a lot of people assume people who like MLP are into ponies "that way".
Fortunately nobody has ever been foolish enough to call me by either of those words. If they did, they would soon regret it. O.o. I am fine with FIM terms, but I have zero tolerance when any of them are applied to me, my collecting, or G1 in general. I admit I won't even bid on G1 ebay auctions if the seller has put 'brony' in the title...Could their attitudes be because the whole "brony" stigma? Because the sheer amount of "adult" brony fan arts out there a lot of people assume people who like MLP are into ponies "that way".I sure hope not, although I do find people jump to the brony + pegasister labels when you say you like ponies.
Because you know, nothing besides G4 is acceptable and collectors no longer exist. (/sarcasm)
Does anyone have people in their family that actually pressures you to sell your ponies, or lectures you about it? I find this just as annoying as having to justify collecting. I have a couple of family members that know they are worth money (my grandpa and a cousin), and they keep on asking me why I haven't sold them yet while they're worth money. *rolls eyes* Hey, I'm the fool who will spend $100+ on a pony when I have the funds. No way am I selling my collection I love so much!
People like that are incredibly shallow, in my opinion. And definitely not someone to worry about. Sadly, there are a lot of stupid people out there who have these kinds of reactions. I've had the same thing happen to me. Don't let it bother you. Collect, and live your life the way you want to. You don't have to justify what makes you happy. If someone else is worried about what you do, it's on them.
Does anyone have people in their family that actually pressures you to sell your ponies, or lectures you about it? I find this just as annoying as having to justify collecting.
Star Wars figures (they are not toys) are collectibles. My Little Ponies and Monster High are toys for little girls.
^ That is it right there. For those folks there is a bias towards female-centric items being toys for children only and not something one should enjoy into adulthood. There is nothing childish about grown men collecting action figures however. :really:
Men's figures are technically still dolls XD and definitely toys.
Lets not forget the fact that half the toys young girls have involve simulation around being mother to a baby who cries or needs nappies changed, cooking, cleaning, cribs and such other stereotypical nonsense.
When I was a kid it was all about playing mummies and daddies and even now you see young girls pushing dolls in pushchairs or prams.
Lets not forget the fact that half the toys young girls have involve simulation around being mother to a baby who cries or needs nappies changed, cooking, cleaning, cribs and such other stereotypical nonsense.
When I was a kid it was all about playing mummies and daddies and even now you see young girls pushing dolls in pushchairs or prams. Ponies defy that stereotype for the most part as they can have families but are not your species (despite Hasbro's attempts with my little pony Mummy, it is more normal to see a young girl carrying a pony by its tail or hugging a plush one round the neck than in a pushchair or pram).
The "My Little Pony mommy" commercials always irritated me as a kid because in NO sense did I consider myself the ponies' "mommy". The ponies had friendships and relationships with each other (and other toys), not with me. I was the writer, they were the story.
I hated baby dolls as a kid. Why would I want a toy that fake-pees on me?? These days they have baby dolls that poop and get diaper rash. Really? Just . . . really? What's next, a baby doll that gets colic and cries all night and no matter what you do it won't stop?
I definitely agree that women are expected to be the responsible ones who put their childish things away, while it's more acceptable for men to continue collecting male-oriented toys. I think in general women are made to feel selfish and greedy if they buy something for themself rather than attending to someone else's needs.
When people say to me things like being childish and inmature about my hobbies, I tell them that a real mature thing is to admit to like something and don't feel intimidate to hear what other people say or critcize about you :PWhat a good response!
Lol when I say this to people they don't repply me back :lol:
Does anyone have people in their family that actually pressures you to sell your ponies, or lectures you about it? I find this just as annoying as having to justify collecting.
I have a sibling who says my pony collecting 'makes me completely unrelatable to normal people'. Another sibling, when visiting my apartment, said ponies are for children... then just went and took my only MIB G1 out of its display case and almost succeeded in giving it to her child to open.
Unfortunately, there will always be nasty, superficial people around to belittle you and the things you love. I mention ponies if it's relevant, and have never hidden my interest. I believe that people should be kind to others, and that people should do what makes them happy. This is how I treat others, and if they in turn are rude, they aren't worth the time. But I know this is easier said than done... unfair comments can really sting, and letting go isn't always an easy thing to do :blush:
My Grandma bought an entire collection of Ninja Turtles when they came out. She lined a room in her house with them. And she was in her mid 50's at the time. On of my cousins ended up with the collection when she died, but she showed no shame buying them or having them.
And oh the "My Little Pony Mommy" ads. Why? Why do those exist?
Well. I don't think they could have gotten away with "I'm a My Little Pony God."
Another sibling, when visiting my apartment, said ponies are for children... then just went and took my only MIB G1 out of its display case and almost succeeded in giving it to her child to open.
All hail Sapphire Rain!Well. I don't think they could have gotten away with "I'm a My Little Pony God."
Says who? I AM a my little pony god! :silly: :silly:
In all honesty though, I think you should ask for reimbursement. G1 MIB ponies aren't cheap.I think she meant she was able to prevent the opening.
She should seriously pay you back.
This past weekend we had a housewarming party since my fiance and I are finally settled into our new house. I have an entire bedroom dedicated to my pony collection and it was the first time I was able to show anyone, outside of friends and close family, my whole collection. I got mostly positive reactions to it (my favorite being "I guess this is what you can do when you don't have kids to spend money on" to which I replied "Which is exactly why we're not having kids" :lol:) but I did have two people who told me I should "stop buying those ponies" and buy more practical things (which confused me because I'm pretty sure you can buy both non-practical and practical things at the same time, not one or the other).
Those two people probably only have enough income to afford to buy practical things and either can't wrap their heads around the idea that one can have enough income to do both or are simply jealous that you can.
When people say to me things like being childish and inmature about my hobbies, I tell them that a real mature thing is to admit to like something and don't feel intimidate to hear what other people say or critcize about you :P
Lol when I say this to people they don't repply me back :lol:
Does anyone have people in their family that actually pressures you to sell your ponies, or lectures you about it? I find this just as annoying as having to justify collecting. I have a couple of family members that know they are worth money (my grandpa and a cousin), and they keep on asking me why I haven't sold them yet while they're worth money. *rolls eyes* Hey, I'm the fool who will spend $100+ on a pony when I have the funds. No way am I selling my collection I love so much!