Is it socially acceptable to non-ironically enjoy My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic when you’re almost 25 years old? Probably not, and while I could defend my pastime by claiming that I’m watching it to bolster my knowledge of pop culture, the truth is, I go out of my way to watch MLP because I actually like it.

It all started while I was browsing Game of Thrones boards on the internet. Someone posted a “stallion that mounts the world” joke in conjunction with a My Little Pony gif, and as a former My Little Pony enthusiast, I figured I could watch a couple of episodes to stave off the post-Game of Thrones hangover.

Eight episodes later, I was hooked. Not hooked the point of marathoning it all day, the way I did with Game of Thrones, but dedicated enough to set aside at least 45 minutes a day to watch a couple of episodes. While My Little Pony isn’t a work of art, it’s good at what it’s supposed to do: entertain little kids, as well as those who are immature young at heart.

And as a recent Alex Day video put it, when you look past the fact they’re ponies, it’s as if you’re watching a show about hot girls. A primer for those of you who are interested:


Twilight Sparkle is the show’s main character. She’s bookish, inquisitive, and uses her horn like a magic wand.

Rainbow Dash — a sassy flying daredevil who can control the weather.

Applejack – a strong, hardworking pony who speaks with a Southern accent. She’s basically a ninja who uses apples instead of nunchucks.

Pinkie Pie – a hyperactive pony who excels at throwing parties.

Rarity — a beautiful, slightly stuck-up unicorn in charge of the town’s fashion scene.

Finally, my favorite pony, Fluttershy — a graceful, timid pegasus pony skilled at tending to animals.


Oh, and there’s also Doctor Whooves, who goes by that name because the fandom thinks he resembles David Tennant in Doctor Who.

In essence, I like My Little Pony because unlike most rebooted childhood franchises, such as Alvin and the Chipmunks, it manages to update a series without spoiling the original’s legacy. Give it a shot if you need a break from grown-up shows.


(Remember this?)

‘Fess up: Do you watch My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic?

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