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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 Lol when I say this to people they don't repply me back
Quote from: DazzleKitty on September 06, 2015, 11:26:41 AMDoes 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
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.
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.
Quote from: Al-1701 on September 07, 2015, 09:44:36 AMWell. 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!
In all honesty though, I think you should ask for reimbursement. G1 MIB ponies aren't cheap.She should seriously pay you back.