MY FAVORITE TV SERIES: MY LITTLE PONY

THE REASONS WHY I LOVE YOU, “MY LITTLE PONY”

This article is dedicated to answer on all my friends who questioning me, why 22-ish girl still watching My Little Pony? Isn’t that show for eight year old girls? Well, kind of. Though we suppose My Little Pony was initially geared towards young girls, it has branched into something new. So here are the reasons why I love My Little Pony:

1.      THE CHARACTERS

It’s rather funny that the character are more relatable then most of the ones in “adult shows” on TV. For that simple reason, well, all characters in my little pony have normal people problems, not extraordinary people problems. I have a real hard time with a lot of ‘adult’ shows, because they more or less just rely on love-relationship, violence, politics and money for the story. And well. I don’t care most of them. A lot of character in TV are pretty unlikable to boot. In the other side, my little pony more or less has people you know as the characters, only they are candy colored equines - with magic. Besides, each character on my little pony also has their own unique characteristics to remember, e.g. Pinkie Pie is so random and she makes everybody laugh, Twilight is hilarious when she goes insane over small things, and Rarity always freaks out when something bad happens. Furthermore, we can say My Little Pony is probably has some of the best representations of female characters on television. These ponies are complicated, they break stereotypes and never rely on men to come in and save the day. They do not fit into feminine stereotypes nor are they all masculine.

2.      BECAUSE I HAVEN’T GRASPED THE LESSONS OF FRIENDSHIP 

Are you a good friend? Really? Would your friends describe you as a good friend? Honestly, I used to be like Twilight Sparkle who don’t have any friends but after I watch the show, My Little Pony teaches a lot of lessons about friendship which some that adults can barely grasp. For instance, be appreciative of what your friends do for you (Suited for Success, Season 1, Episode 14), trusting your friend’s instincts (Feeling Pinky Keen, Season 1, Episode 16) and it’s ok to turn down invitations to events (Too Many Pinky Pies, Season 3, Episode 3). And besides learning lessons about friendship there are also basic life lessons throughout the show.  

Moreover, the show is also very smart! People who don’t watch the show don’t get this. Most children’s shows have pretty straightforward moral messages. For instance “share,” “don’t play with matches,” “don’t microwave kittens.” But My Little Pony is different and takes on very morally complicated situations. It challenges xenophobia (Season 1, Episode 9), takes on colonialism (Season 1, Episode 21) and bullying (Season 3, Episode 4). The ponies end up in situations that don’t seem to have easy answers. Sure there are some of episodes that beat you with the moral. But most of them actually have pretty good morals which not showed it directly or blunt.

3.      MUSIC

The songs of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic are incredibly catchy (I even played the theme song on my mind while I was writing this). Music is a large element of the show and is often used to move along the storyline. But the music is also a lot of fun. Pinky Pie is often found bursting into song; singing about cupcakes, laughing at danger and about how bison and ponies should get along. Other songs are used to explain situations and almost all of the characters sing their own songs at some point within the series.

4.      FLUTTERSHY

I SAVE THE BEST OF THE LAST! If you don't like Fluttershy, she will MAKE you love her.  The biggest reason why I love to watch my little pony is because of her! She is one of character in my little pony who has kind heart, very timid, and shy. She takes care of the animals and can communicate with them. Why I really love her than other ponies?

First, she is adorable. Sure, Fluttershy's face is simply so adorable, your body instantly gives you a new and untested type of diabetes that makes your blood into liquid hot chocolate and your hearth into melted butter.

Second, I love her personality. Fluttershy has been a very shy pony. But, she basically is the pony with the most hidden talents and powers, and is quite frankly like the Superman of ponies, with the ability to stare anyone down, gain immense verbal, and physical power when needed. With a big temper she can grow mad and can stand up to dragons! She was brave enough and kind to discord and that made me feel perfect on the inside. So yeah when you look at Fluttershy, at first, we’ll see the shyest weakest mare in town, but when some pony messes with her friends, she will not hesitate to yell at you.

Third, she is my role model. She has helped me calm my anger, live my life with full of kindness, and learning from her is very great. She is really something to admire! Fluttershy is a 9 out of a 10.

All and all, I hope that I have achieved my noble goals of telling you why I love my little pony so much and I hope I can educate you it’s not wrong to watch animated TV shows even on your last 20 years old. When life gives me lemon, My Little Pony is like my cotton candy. Something infectiously light and fun – sweet and clean, and fluffy as well.

"Friendship is all about kindness, loyalty, honesty, laughter, generosity, and magic to make it all complete" - My Little Pony