bronies

Adult cartoon fans

Bronies are adult fans of the animated television series *My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic*, typically male.

The term blends "bro" with "pony." What began as ironic internet appreciation developed into a sincere fandom with conventions, fan art, and online communities.

He came out as a brony to his roommates.

The singular is brony.

fandom

conventions

Accepted social practices

  • cosplayDressing as media characters
  • fanartUnofficial creative homages
  • fanfictionAmateur work using existing characters

meetups · plushies · collectibles · merchandise · DeviantArt · panels · memes · headcanon · shipping · crossovers

show

Hasbro

American toy conglomerate

unicorn

community

fellowship

Mutual goodwill among companions

solidarity · meetups · welcoming · positivity · belonging · subculture · identity

Categories
Opposites
fandom identity

bronieshaters

Those who loathe

detractors · non-fans · trolls

target demographic

bronieslittle girls

Female children, young ones

young girls · children · preschoolers

cultural perception

broniesnormies

Conventional, unremarkable people

little girls · casual viewers · non-fans · dudebros

Family

bro, ponies, brony

Familiarity
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Concrete · Rated PG