Gender based shows

1. Don't feel obliged to label nor identify yourself with a group.
2. You don't have to let anyone know, don't make a big deal out of it, that will only make everything more awkward for everyone. Don't do shit like buying and publicly displaying merchandising. The social stigma attached to it is gargantuan, don't throw yourself into that issue. Stop give a fuck, but don't push it in someone's face either.
3. You don't have to prove your masculinity to fucking anyone. It doesn't fucking matter. I'll watch children's cartoons and do things like work out or have a one night stand the following evening.
4. Don't even bother trying to explain that a show is not for one gender if someone laughs at it. They are often not open for discussion on it and defending it will often lead to further misjudgement. So brush it off with a gentle "yeah, so" and you'll probably be fine.

Source: viewer of the show for years now and went through "omg im a brony wat do" phase.

tl;dr don't shove it in people's faces and stop giving a fuck, feel free to enjoy it

>>17461311
One day you will realize its all a waste of time and making/defending/developing labels doesn't change the fact your stuck in your own mind alone every night.

>>17461331
im very shy so i dont wear mlp merch nor do i make a big deal of it my parents only know since they saw some funko figures i bought

they're not making fun of you because they don't know that some shows appeal to disparate audiences, they're making fun of you because you like a stupid show for children

>>17461342
Still shouldn't be an problem, unless they are bigoted to the point of trying to ridicule or even intimidate their very own offspring out of it. Most of the time, not really giving a fuck and not being defensive about it will fix it.

>>17461346
People like these make it an unnecessary problem to like a thing. Take note, ignore them and fuck em. Just be wary of possible perilous reactions from your environment.

>>17461349
thanks anon, its just annoying that no one would mind a girl liking say transformers but not the otherway round

>>17461379
Yeah, it's dumb, but again, don't worry too much. Letting this issue getting to you will make it toxic. I wish you the best of luck with coping with your parents and this. If you want some merch in your personal space, do so. I still have a Pinkie Pie and Twilight plush on my bed, along with a bunch of other ones from other series. No one bats an eye because I'm shameless, not caring and super casual about it.

Thank you all , i know theres the mlp board but it is 70% sex content

>>17461379
I'd make fun of any adult who liked the transformers.

>>17461403
Yeah no, fuck that. /mlp/ is an extreme end of the fandom. You're better off not going there or taking it with mountains of salt when you do.
>>17461409
I'd make fun of you for being an assdicking shitstretcher.

>>17461311
i found the advert, damn this is cringe worthy
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r-itB3VOJAw

>>17461419
/mlp/ is the problem with the fanbase

>>17461450
One of the. The others are those who over-identify with "brony" or fetishize it without a shred of social skill/awareness.