Thought I'd try something new:

Prologue (my story)[]

I became a Brony in 2013 when a Twitch streamer decided to play some Alex S. on osu!. Around this time, the original Equestria Girls had just aired.

I was at the peak of my MLP appreciation for nearly three years. When I say "peak", I mean that my interest has since relaxed, and I have moved on to other interests.

Two years ago, I would have been open about it, but nowadays, I do not acknowledge it unless asked, because on several occasions I've received hate just for having a horse for an avatar.

I have previously dedicated a lot of time to certain articles on this Wiki, and after a several month "hiatus", I find myself back here because I enjoy writing and other creativity.

TL;DR: Was a dedicated Brony from 2013-2016. Moved on, but still respect fandom. Remaining active on here.

Introduction[]

During the aforementioned 2+ years, I have done a lot of things I never expected to do as a member of a fandom, or even as an adult.

So just for fun, in this blog I offer a checklist which I believe defines the Bronies as individuals and/or as a community. I will also be sharing my personal interpretations.

If you are reading this, I'd love to hear what you have done as part of one of pop culture's least expected fandoms.

Brony Checklist[]

How good are you?

Beginner[]

[✓] Watch an entire series of MLP
[✓] Watch a fan remix or original song (i.e. WoodenToaster)
[✓] Watch a PMV

Intermediate[]

[✓] Watch an entire season
[✓] Create an OC
[✓] Buy a plushy
[✓] Buy a figurine (Funko or Hasbro)
[✓] Buy a book/comic
[✓] Buy a poster
[✓] Create your own MLP art
[✓] Visit /mlp/
[✓] Adopt a pony avatar on social media
[✓] Follow official MLP on social media
[✓] Choose your favorite Princess
[✓] Choose your favorite of the Mane 6
[✓] Choose your favorite villain

Advanced[]

[✓] Paid pony commission (OC or Canon)
[–] Maintain watching every episode
[✓] Revisit multiple episodes
[✓] Watch an Equestria Girls movie in the theater
[–] Buy a t-shirt/hoodie
[✓] Buy an official Dog Tag
[–] MLP Collectible Card Game (collect or play)
[✓] Joined in one of the fan made MLP games (betas included)
[✓] Role-play including but not limited to Twitter (aka @mlp_*name*)
[✓] Keep track of MLP news with Equestria Daily

Expert[]

[–] Write a fan fiction
[✓] Attend a local Brony chapter meet
[–] Cosplay
[✓] Custom of your OC
[✓] Attend a Brony convention (meet cast or crew)
[–] Dedicate a YouTube channel to MLP (e.g. MLP Theory)

Immortal[]

[–] Be a voice actor in a fan made episode
[–] Create your own MLP remix/original song
[–] Get your art featured on ED's DrawFriend
[–] Produce a documentary about the Brony fandom