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Apos		2012-09-23 05:33:22 PM

TheDumbBlonde		2012-09-23 05:37:49 PM

WTF is a "bronie"?

Weaver95		2012-09-23 05:38:28 PM

TheDumbBlonde: WTF is a "bronie"?

I can live a long life and die happy never knowing the answer to that question.

SilentStrider		2012-09-23 05:40:08 PM

Weaver95: TheDumbBlonde: WTF is a "bronie"?

I can live a long life and die happy never knowing the answer to that question.

I could be so evil here...

TheDumbBlonde		2012-09-23 05:41:22 PM

Weaver95: TheDumbBlonde: WTF is a "bronie"?

I can live a long life and die happy never knowing the answer to that question.

I have, until now. Still, I'd like to know what this term means. Also, who the fark funds something called an "Anthropomorphic Research Project"?

Benevolent Misanthrope		2012-09-23 05:41:37 PM

Weaver95: TheDumbBlonde: WTF is a "bronie"?

I can live a long life and die happy never knowing the answer to that question.

This being both Fark and the world of furries, I can understand your hesitation. It's a grown man who is a fan of "My Little Pony".

basemetal		2012-09-23 05:42:33 PM

TheDumbBlonde		2012-09-23 05:43:35 PM

Benevolent Misanthrope: Weaver95: TheDumbBlonde: WTF is a "bronie"?

I can live a long life and die happy never knowing the answer to that question.

This being both Fark and the world of furries, I can understand your hesitation. It's a grown man who is a fan of "My Little Pony".

Well, that explains the bullying survey results.

TheDumbBlonde		2012-09-23 05:45:03 PM

ds_4815		2012-09-23 05:45:29 PM

I'm sure this greenlight will lead to a calm and rational discussion which will not at all pit furries against bronies against bronyfurs against haters of both against confused bystanders, and furthermore,

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Ed Finnerty		2012-09-23 05:45:57 PM

Benevolent Misanthrope		2012-09-23 05:49:11 PM

TheDumbBlonde: Benevolent Misanthrope: Weaver95: TheDumbBlonde: WTF is a "bronie"?

I can live a long life and die happy never knowing the answer to that question.

This being both Fark and the world of furries, I can understand your hesitation. It's a grown man who is a fan of "My Little Pony".

What does fandom of "My Little Pony" entail? Generally speaking...

I have no idea. having only heard of it on a radio show that tests whether men are bronies, I assume it's normal fandom - watching the cartoons, knowing all the details. If there's slashfic or Adult cosplay involved, I do not wish to be informed.

violentsalvation		2012-09-23 05:51:00 PM

I am so sick of those goddamm colorful horses all over fark threads.

Bathia_Mapes		2012-09-23 05:51:07 PM

TheDumbBlonde: WTF is a "bronie"?

Bronie (also spelled "brony")

TheDumbBlonde		2012-09-23 05:51:54 PM

Benevolent Misanthrope: TheDumbBlonde: Benevolent Misanthrope: Weaver95: TheDumbBlonde: WTF is a "bronie"?

I can live a long life and die happy never knowing the answer to that question.

This being both Fark and the world of furries, I can understand your hesitation. It's a grown man who is a fan of "My Little Pony".

What does fandom of "My Little Pony" entail? Generally speaking...

I have no idea. having only heard of it on a radio show that tests whether men are bronies, I assume it's normal fandom - watching the cartoons, knowing all the details. If there's slashfic or Adult cosplay involved, I do not wish to be informed.

If the furries are hating on them, there has to be more to it than cartoon watching and action figures.

Bathia_Mapes		2012-09-23 05:53:32 PM

violentsalvation: I am so sick of those goddamm colorful horses all over fark threads.

images.cheezburger.com

:-D

basemetal		2012-09-23 06:21:00 PM

Generation_D		2012-09-23 06:25:34 PM

Apparently the mods are out of Republican teabag blogs to greenlight, and now are turning to furry blogs.

Well done Fark, well done.

FirstNationalBastard		2012-09-23 06:37:47 PM

/also, you geeks here know damn well you'd nail Cheetara or Gadget from Rescue Rangers if given a chance, so don't get all high and mighty concerning Furries OR Bronies.

Weaver95		2012-09-23 06:42:20 PM

FirstNationalBastard:
/also, you geeks here know damn well you'd nail Cheetara or Gadget from Rescue Rangers if given a chance, so don't get all high and mighty concerning Furries OR Bronies.

I'd go gay for Mumm-Ra, but i'm weird like that.

FirstNationalBastard		2012-09-23 06:43:49 PM

Weaver95: FirstNationalBastard:
/also, you geeks here know damn well you'd nail Cheetara or Gadget from Rescue Rangers if given a chance, so don't get all high and mighty concerning Furries OR Bronies.

I'd go gay for Mumm-Ra, but i'm weird like that.

Then here's a Mumm-Ra upskirt for you

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Weaver95		2012-09-23 06:48:40 PM

FirstNationalBastard: Weaver95: FirstNationalBastard:
/also, you geeks here know damn well you'd nail Cheetara or Gadget from Rescue Rangers if given a chance, so don't get all high and mighty concerning Furries OR Bronies.

I'd go gay for Mumm-Ra, but i'm weird like that.

Then here's a Mumm-Ra upskirt for you

[images2.wikia.nocookie.net image 450x338]

*fap*fap*fap*

fusillade762		2012-09-23 06:50:20 PM

Furries were three times less likely to consider themselves exclusively heterosexual than non-furries, four to five times more likely to say they were exclusively homosexual, and far more likely to report bisexuality or orientations such as pansexuality or asexuality

Interesting.

The 23.5% of furries also identifying as bronies did not significantly differ from other furries in most respects; they reported greater experience of bullying, slightly worse physical health, and appeared to have a slightly less-formed sense of identity

Furries did not differ significantly to American non-furs with regard to psychological or relationship health, or self-esteem, but had a more-developed sense of self and identity

Still trying to wrap my head around this part.

fusillade762		2012-09-23 06:51:59 PM

Furries are still predominantly male, and do not appear to be reproducing yet

So there's good news?

vossiewulf		2012-09-23 06:53:47 PM

This thread has been black flagged for the sake of humanity. All must immediately cease typing return to pit row.

TheDumbBlonde		2012-09-23 07:00:08 PM

fusillade762: Furries were three times less likely to consider themselves exclusively heterosexual than non-furries, four to five times more likely to say they were exclusively homosexual, and far more likely to report bisexuality or orientations such as pansexuality or asexuality

Interesting.

The 23.5% of furries also identifying as bronies did not significantly differ from other furries in most respects; they reported greater experience of bullying, slightly worse physical health, and appeared to have a slightly less-formed sense of identity

Furries did not differ significantly to American non-furs with regard to psychological or relationship health, or self-esteem, but had a more-developed sense of self and identity

Still trying to wrap my head around this part.

Yeh, I'd say if you dress like a Disney chipmunk to socialize and have "sex", I'd say you have a pretty well-developed sense of self and idenity. I'd say you have self-realized and accepted your own farked up identity. You probably know some good dry-cleaners, too.

AC21365		2012-09-23 07:02:44 PM

Ugh, trust me, those of us furries that didn't drink the Pony Koolaid hate -hate- HATE ponies. Still telling myself it's only a fad and it will pass, but it's still going downhill at this point.

sigh...

Glitchwerks		2012-09-23 07:06:33 PM

violentsalvation: colorful horses

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TheDumbBlonde		2012-09-23 07:08:08 PM

AC21365: Ugh, trust me, those of us furries that didn't drink the Pony Koolaid hate -hate- HATE ponies. Still telling myself it's only a fad and it will pass, but it's still going downhill at this point.

sigh...

You're a furry? Do tell.

fusillade762		2012-09-23 07:11:55 PM

TheDumbBlonde: fusillade762: Furries were three times less likely to consider themselves exclusively heterosexual than non-furries, four to five times more likely to say they were exclusively homosexual, and far more likely to report bisexuality or orientations such as pansexuality or asexuality

Interesting.

The 23.5% of furries also identifying as bronies did not significantly differ from other furries in most respects; they reported greater experience of bullying, slightly worse physical health, and appeared to have a slightly less-formed sense of identity

Furries did not differ significantly to American non-furs with regard to psychological or relationship health, or self-esteem, but had a more-developed sense of self and identity

Still trying to wrap my head around this part.

Yeh, I'd say if you dress like a Disney chipmunk to socialize and have "sex", I'd say you have a pretty well-developed sense of self and idenity. I'd say you have self-realized and accepted your own farked up identity. You probably know some good dry-cleaners, too.

But it seems to indicate that furries who are also bronies have a LESS developed sense of identity. Why would that be?

ChubbyTiger		2012-09-23 07:13:51 PM

TheDumbBlonde: Benevolent Misanthrope: Weaver95: TheDumbBlonde: WTF is a "bronie"?

I can live a long life and die happy never knowing the answer to that question.

This being both Fark and the world of furries, I can understand your hesitation. It's a grown man who is a fan of "My Little Pony".

What does fandom of "My Little Pony" entail? Generally speaking...

Cloping. One might look the earlier pony thread. Or go to the clopclop subreddit. One might need therapy following this, however. Don't say I didn't warn you.

/I need more brain bleach.

Empty Matchbook		2012-09-23 07:13:56 PM

loonatic112358		2012-09-23 07:15:15 PM

off all the things i've seen on the internet, this makes me go meh

TheDumbBlonde		2012-09-23 07:15:19 PM

fusillade762: TheDumbBlonde: fusillade762: Furries were three times less likely to consider themselves exclusively heterosexual than non-furries, four to five times more likely to say they were exclusively homosexual, and far more likely to report bisexuality or orientations such as pansexuality or asexuality

Interesting.

The 23.5% of furries also identifying as bronies did not significantly differ from other furries in most respects; they reported greater experience of bullying, slightly worse physical health, and appeared to have a slightly less-formed sense of identity

Furries did not differ significantly to American non-furs with regard to psychological or relationship health, or self-esteem, but had a more-developed sense of self and identity

Still trying to wrap my head around this part.

Yeh, I'd say if you dress like a Disney chipmunk to socialize and have "sex", I'd say you have a pretty well-developed sense of self and idenity. I'd say you have self-realized and accepted your own farked up identity. You probably know some good dry-cleaners, too.

But it seems to indicate that furries who are also bronies have a LESS developed sense of identity. Why would that be?

Do they dress up like ponies? How the fark would I know? I'm a less evolved human being. I prefer sex with actual humans dressed up like actual humans. This cartoon thing..well, I leave that to psyciatrists.

rooftop235		2012-09-23 07:15:55 PM

TheDumbBlonde: AC21365: Ugh, trust me, those of us furries that didn't drink the Pony Koolaid hate -hate- HATE ponies. Still telling myself it's only a fad and it will pass, but it's still going downhill at this point.

sigh...

You're a furry? Do tell.

Hi there!
encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com

albuquerquehalsey		2012-09-23 07:16:05 PM

Empty Matchbook: Like one of the dickweeds who gets up and asks super-serious questions at panels instead of letting little kids have fun.

But was it a magical xylophone? I need to know!

fluffy2097		2012-09-23 07:16:43 PM

TheDumbBlonde: If the furries are hating on them, there has to be more to it than cartoon watching and action figures.

Furries are a very well developed subculture that's been around for decades. They have tried very hard to be respected, and more importantly, they just want to be left alone to do their thing without bothering anyone.

Bronies have been around just a year or two now, they have lots of /b/tards, they spew their image memes everywhere, are very high profile, and you can get damn near any of them to admit to wanting to fark ponies. Furries might want to have sex with animals but at least they won't come out and SAY it to a complete stranger. In general, bronies are even creepier then furries. Bordering on rapist territory in terms of their social deficits and creepiness. I don't think bronies are rapists btw, just the ones who are 'out' are just as creepy as rapists.

rooftop235		2012-09-23 07:17:19 PM

albuquerquehalsey: Empty Matchbook: Like one of the dickweeds who gets up and asks super-serious questions at panels instead of letting little kids have fun.

But was it a magical xylophone? I need to know!

They got magical xylophones? I'm in!

TheDumbBlonde		2012-09-23 07:22:54 PM

fluffy2097: TheDumbBlonde: If the furries are hating on them, there has to be more to it than cartoon watching and action figures.

Furries are a very well developed subculture that's been around for decades. They have tried very hard to be respected, and more importantly, they just want to be left alone to do their thing without bothering anyone.

Bronies have been around just a year or two now, they have lots of /b/tards, they spew their image memes everywhere, are very high profile, and you can get damn near any of them to admit to wanting to fark ponies. Furries might want to have sex with animals but at least they won't come out and SAY it to a complete stranger. In general, bronies are even creepier then furries. Bordering on rapist territory in terms of their social deficits and creepiness. I don't think bronies are rapists btw, just the ones who are 'out' are just as creepy as rapists.

*Blinks*

Uzzah		2012-09-23 07:23:27 PM

This thread is unclean. Has been from the very start. Why hasn't it been purified yet?

FirstNationalBastard		2012-09-23 07:24:07 PM

TheDumbBlonde: fluffy2097: TheDumbBlonde: If the furries are hating on them, there has to be more to it than cartoon watching and action figures.

Furries are a very well developed subculture that's been around for decades. They have tried very hard to be respected, and more importantly, they just want to be left alone to do their thing without bothering anyone.

Bronies have been around just a year or two now, they have lots of /b/tards, they spew their image memes everywhere, are very high profile, and you can get damn near any of them to admit to wanting to fark ponies. Furries might want to have sex with animals but at least they won't come out and SAY it to a complete stranger. In general, bronies are even creepier then furries. Bordering on rapist territory in terms of their social deficits and creepiness. I don't think bronies are rapists btw, just the ones who are 'out' are just as creepy as rapists.

*Blinks*

Basically, what he's saying is his brand of kink is "more respectable" than someone else's.

albuquerquehalsey		2012-09-23 07:26:50 PM

Uzzah: This thread is unclean. Has been from the very start. Why hasn't it been purified yet?

antics.wikispaces.com

Smackledorfer		2012-09-23 07:31:45 PM

FirstNationalBastard: /also, you geeks here know damn well you'd nail Cheetara or Gadget from Rescue Rangers if given a chance, so don't get all high and mighty concerning Furries OR Bronies.

No. But bring on mutant april oneil or felicia the catwoman from darkstalkers.

ferioritycomplex		2012-09-23 07:33:35 PM

I read the actual article headline as "furbies" and was frightened.

s3-blogs.mentor.com

fusillade762		2012-09-23 07:34:02 PM

Smackledorfer		2012-09-23 07:34:26 PM

TheDumbBlonde		2012-09-23 07:34:55 PM

This is all a joke on me, right? RIGHT?

TheotherMIguy		2012-09-23 07:36:07 PM

albuquerquehalsey: Uzzah: This thread is unclean. Has been from the very start. Why hasn't it been purified yet?

[antics.wikispaces.com image 310x310]

Mission parameters accepted.

Deploying.

i15.photobucket.com

Smackledorfer		2012-09-23 07:37:57 PM

FirstNationalBastard: TheDumbBlonde: fluffy2097: TheDumbBlonde: If the furries are hating on them, there has to be more to it than cartoon watching and action figures.

Furries are a very well developed subculture that's been around for decades. They have tried very hard to be respected, and more importantly, they just want to be left alone to do their thing without bothering anyone.

Bronies have been around just a year or two now, they have lots of /b/tards, they spew their image memes everywhere, are very high profile, and you can get damn near any of them to admit to wanting to fark ponies. Furries might want to have sex with animals but at least they won't come out and SAY it to a complete stranger. In general, bronies are even creepier then furries. Bordering on rapist territory in terms of their social deficits and creepiness. I don't think bronies are rapists btw, just the ones who are 'out' are just as creepy as rapists.

*Blinks*

Basically, what he's saying is his brand of kink is "more respectable" than someone else's.

And denying that fetishizing various horse behavior has been around for decades too.

Certainly around much longer than my little pony cartoons.

hetheeme		2012-09-23 07:38:22 PM

TheDumbBlonde: This is all a joke on me, right? RIGHT?

I showed my public speaking class a speech done by a bronie about bronies and explaining the show as a way to demonstrate how picking the wrong subject matter can alienate your audience.

They refused to believe it was a real thing.

// very proud teacher

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