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ovation: Just noticed that Seasons 1 & 2 of FiM just got put on Netflix Canada. Yay!
ovation's status on Tuesday, 18-Dec-12 00:16:39 UTC
Just noticed that Seasons 1 & 2 of FiM just got put on Netflix Canada. Yay!
ovation: @abigpony That's a good idea. Good night mate.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:58:05 UTC
@abigpony That's a good idea. Good night mate.
ovation: @omni Ouch. I'm so sorry, mate. If you want, I know a guy from Boston who owes me a favor. Just say the word and bada-boom, problem solved.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:55:20 UTC
@omni Ouch. I'm so sorry, mate. If you want, I know a guy from Boston who owes me a favor. Just say the word and bada-boom, problem solved.
ovation: @omni My brother does the exact same thing. Doesn't help that we're separated by a single wall and he leaves his door open.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:51:16 UTC
@omni My brother does the exact same thing. Doesn't help that we're separated by a single wall and he leaves his door open.
ovation: @dlcentaur Like I said, children's theatre. If I cared about my image, I certainly wouldn't be wandering around in silly costumes singing silly songs. Trust me, it's impossible to care about reputation. But the same goes for the metaphor; if you hang out with football players, people will see you as a football player, even though you don't consider yourself to be one.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:50:01 UTC
@dlcentaur Like I said, children's theatre. If I cared about my image, I certainly wouldn't be wandering around in silly costumes singing silly songs. Trust me, it's impossible to care about reputation. But the same goes for the metaphor; if you hang out with football players, people will see you as a football player, even though you don't consider yourself to be one.
ovation: @abigpony Ahh, there's those assumptions again. Why I act is my business, but I guarantee that it's none of those reasons. I act because I'm good at it and because I love doing it. Nothing about image there.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:45:42 UTC
@abigpony Ahh, there's those assumptions again. Why I act is my business, but I guarantee that it's none of those reasons. I act because I'm good at it and because I love doing it. Nothing about image there.
ovation: @dlcentaur Just because I hang out with and talk to bronies doesn't mean I am one. To use a poorly-written, sleep-deprived metaphor; just because you're friends with football players, does that make you a football player? Possibly, but maybe you're a person who just likes watching football, or has better things to do with his time than sit around talking about football all the time.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:41:47 UTC
@dlcentaur Just because I hang out with and talk to bronies doesn't mean I am one. To use a poorly-written, sleep-deprived metaphor; just because you're friends with football players, does that make you a football player? Possibly, but maybe you're a person who just likes watching football, or has better things to do with his time than sit around talking about football all the time.
ovation: @abigpony That's implying that I care about my image. I'm an actor in children's theatre, it's impossible to care about reputation with a job like that.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:34:39 UTC
@abigpony That's implying that I care about my image. I'm an actor in children's theatre, it's impossible to care about reputation with a job like that.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:27:03 UTC
@diamonddragon Indeed.
ovation: @diamonddragon It's my entertainment for the night. The best debates always come from people defending something they love passionately.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:24:35 UTC
@diamonddragon It's my entertainment for the night. The best debates always come from people defending something they love passionately.
ovation: @abigpony Ahh, but the only people online who would see are exactly those who don't care about the brony image. (i.e. the bronies themselves.)
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:22:47 UTC
@abigpony Ahh, but the only people online who would see are exactly those who don't care about the brony image. (i.e. the bronies themselves.)
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:18:04 UTC
@diamonddragon Uh-huh.
ovation: @abigpony No they don't. I fail to see how a website I visit on my computer, in my own home, can be seen by the people I know.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:17:16 UTC
@abigpony No they don't. I fail to see how a website I visit on my computer, in my own home, can be seen by the people I know.
ovation: @diamonddragon Yes, hello, good morning/afternoon/evening.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:14:20 UTC
@diamonddragon Yes, hello, good morning/afternoon/evening.
ovation: @abigpony Oh come on, you know that's not what I meant. All I'm saying is that out in public, I can't associate with the fandom.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:13:33 UTC
@abigpony Oh come on, you know that's not what I meant. All I'm saying is that out in public, I can't associate with the fandom.
ovation: @abigpony And that is the point where you'll have to accept my refusal. I may enjoy the show, I may listen to the music, but I simply am not a part of the fandom. I never have been, I never will be. Sorry.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:09:20 UTC
@abigpony And that is the point where you'll have to accept my refusal. I may enjoy the show, I may listen to the music, but I simply am not a part of the fandom. I never have been, I never will be. Sorry.
ovation: @abigpony Never have I heard those terms used to describe bronies, but maybe I'm just hanging out in the wrong parts of Canada.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:07:12 UTC
@abigpony Never have I heard those terms used to describe bronies, but maybe I'm just hanging out in the wrong parts of Canada.
ovation: @abigpony Not even then. I'm intentionally distancing myself from anything to do with the fandom, aside from one or two artists who couldn't possibly be construed as bronies unless you knew beforehand.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:05:54 UTC
@abigpony Not even then. I'm intentionally distancing myself from anything to do with the fandom, aside from one or two artists who couldn't possibly be construed as bronies unless you knew beforehand.
ovation: @abigpony Well my apologies then. I wasn't aware that the image of bronies had changed. But my point still stands; it's a negative image thing, even if it's become more neutral lately.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:04:23 UTC
@abigpony Well my apologies then. I wasn't aware that the image of bronies had changed. But my point still stands; it's a negative image thing, even if it's become more neutral lately.
ovation: @abigpony No. no no no. I absolutely refuse to bring it up, even jokingly. Even tiny references. I hold a special loathing in my heart for the people who try to insert "20% [X]", "Eeyup" or any other meme related to ponies, into generl conversation.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 10:01:00 UTC
@abigpony No. no no no. I absolutely refuse to bring it up, even jokingly. Even tiny references. I hold a special loathing in my heart for the people who try to insert "20% [X]", "Eeyup" or any other meme related to ponies, into generl conversation.
ovation: @abigpony Yes, I'm talking about a small minority of the fandom because that's how the media portrays them. I'm not saying you're all like that (Now *that* would be unfair) but that image is what gets presented to the public, so that's how you're viewed.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 09:59:05 UTC
@abigpony Yes, I'm talking about a small minority of the fandom because that's how the media portrays them. I'm not saying you're all like that (Now that would be unfair) but that image is what gets presented to the public, so that's how you're viewed.
ovation: @abigpony Trust me, I'm tolerating it enough. But people see *that* and lump me in to the same bloody category as them; thus, why I have never been, nor will I ever consider myself to be, a brony.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 09:55:16 UTC
@abigpony Trust me, I'm tolerating it enough. But people see that and lump me in to the same bloody category as them; thus, why I have never been, nor will I ever consider myself to be, a brony.
ovation: @pony Precisely my point. See how outrageous that sounds? Yet people believe it because that's what humans *do*. They judge things based on appearances.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 09:54:11 UTC
@pony Precisely my point. See how outrageous that sounds? Yet people believe it because that's what humans *do*. They judge things based on appearances.
ovation: @dlcentaur I'm just saying that there's a certain line that goes from being a fan, to being just plain creepy. I'm talking about the guys with about $5000 of pony merch, (Don't laugh, I know a bloke who actually has that much, perhaps more.) I'm talking about the ones that scream at everyone they know, "OMG Y HAVEN'T U SEEN TEH SHOW YET????? FLUTTERSHY IS BESTEST PONY!!!!" etc. I mean the ones that cover every. Single. Inch of available clothing in pony pins and stickers and patches, who own every single toy ever made and can recite every episode by heart. I know people who've done that and more. Now, don't get me wrong; this fandom's created a *lot* of amazing things. I've seen some brilliant music, art, writing, and even some quality animation, but the media (and thus, the public at large) isn't going to show that. Instead we get portrayed as the "group of pedophiles that watch animated ponies"
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 09:50:10 UTC
@dlcentaur I'm just saying that there's a certain line that goes from being a fan, to being just plain creepy. I'm talking about the guys with about $5000 of pony merch, (Don't laugh, I know a bloke who actually has that much, perhaps more.) I'm talking about the ones that scream at everyone they know, "OMG Y HAVEN'T U SEEN TEH SHOW YET????? FLUTTERSHY IS BESTEST PONY!!!!" etc. I mean the ones that cover every. Single. Inch of available clothing in pony pins and stickers and patches, who own every single toy ever made and can recite every episode by heart. I know people who've done that and more. Now, don't get me wrong; this fandom's created a lot of amazing things. I've seen some brilliant music, art, writing, and even some quality animation, but the media (and thus, the public at large) isn't going to show that. Instead we get portrayed as the "group of pedophiles that watch animated ponies"
ovation: @abigpony Of course I was. But then I realized what a prick I was being and moved on.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 09:49:52 UTC
@abigpony Of course I was. But then I realized what a prick I was being and moved on.
ovation: @dlcentaur No. It was like this back in season 2. It's just happened to reach a critical mass in the last few months. Now, I'm not saying *all* bronies are annoying tossers, mind you; but a large number of the ones I see walking around and stuff have taken obsession to a new level that's just embarrassing to look at.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 09:39:56 UTC
@dlcentaur No. It was like this back in season 2. It's just happened to reach a critical mass in the last few months. Now, I'm not saying all bronies are annoying tossers, mind you; but a large number of the ones I see walking around and stuff have taken obsession to a new level that's just embarrassing to look at.
ovation: I never thought I'd say this... But I think this fandom's reached a state of being where I'm actually ashamed to consider myself a part of it. True story.
ovation's status on Sunday, 11-Nov-12 09:32:49 UTC
I never thought I'd say this... But I think this fandom's reached a state of being where I'm actually ashamed to consider myself a part of it. True story.
ovation: @gladosenchilada That just may be the greatest thing I've seen all week.
ovation's status on Sunday, 21-Oct-12 06:32:40 UTC
@gladosenchilada That just may be the greatest thing I've seen all week.
ovation: @teriyaki !calgarybronies As far as I know it's just standard format, and we might play a two-headed giant if we feel inclined. It's not really set in stone though.
ovation's status on Sunday, 21-Oct-12 06:24:33 UTC
@teriyaki !calgarybronies As far as I know it's just standard format, and we might play a two-headed giant if we feel inclined. It's not really set in stone though.
ovation: Dear Princess Celestia, today I learned that sometimes your professional life needs to take precedence over your personal life, like when your director decides to be a complete tosser and schedule rehearsal on the same date as the season 3 premiere. feelsbadbro.jpg
ovation's status on Sunday, 21-Oct-12 06:13:05 UTC
Dear Princess Celestia, today I learned that sometimes your professional life needs to take precedence over your personal life, like when your director decides to be a complete tosser and schedule rehearsal on the same date as the season 3 premiere. feelsbadbro.jpg
ovation: In the last 2 weeks, I've gotten better with my baritone/tenor range by working ALONE than I have in 2+ years of vocal lessons. Weird.
ovation's status on Saturday, 11-Aug-12 18:42:01 UTC
In the last 2 weeks, I've gotten better with my baritone/tenor range by working ALONE than I have in 2+ years of vocal lessons. Weird.
ovation: Somebody come hold me while I play Slender and Amnesia: The Dark Descent so I don't start crying again
ovation's status on Wednesday, 01-Aug-12 08:20:48 UTC
Somebody come hold me while I play Slender and Amnesia: The Dark Descent so I don't start crying again
ovation: @thelastgherkin XD All right. That's good. I think I have enough. But thanks a lot, I really needed these.
ovation's status on Tuesday, 31-Jul-12 11:08:54 UTC
@thelastgherkin XD All right. That's good. I think I have enough. But thanks a lot, I really needed these.
ovation: RT @broniebrown The feeling of "why the hell I've downloaded this?"
ovation's status on Tuesday, 31-Jul-12 11:04:38 UTC
RT @broniebrown The feeling of "why the hell I've downloaded this?"
ovation: @thelastgherkin Oh my Celestia those are brilliant.
ovation's status on Tuesday, 31-Jul-12 10:59:22 UTC
@thelastgherkin Oh my Celestia those are brilliant.
ovation: Quick, RDN. I need as many ponified musical/play names as you can list. I already have "Hoofloose", "Beauty and the Manticore", and "Celestiaspell". But I need more. GO!
ovation's status on Tuesday, 31-Jul-12 10:50:17 UTC
Quick, RDN. I need as many ponified musical/play names as you can list. I already have "Hoofloose", "Beauty and the Manticore", and "Celestiaspell". But I need more. GO!
ovation: Waaaaaaaahh!!! The rain ruined my perfect coiffure!
ovation's status on Tuesday, 22-May-12 01:52:31 UTC
Waaaaaaaahh!!! The rain ruined my perfect coiffure!
ovation: @luckyjack True, but none of us are old enough to gamble, and the drinking age is 21.
ovation's status on Saturday, 19-May-12 05:21:01 UTC
@luckyjack True, but none of us are old enough to gamble, and the drinking age is 21.
ovation: @luckyjack Because that's where they booked the trip. We're using a third-perty company that specifically schedules trips for students, and that's where my class ended up./ *shrug*
ovation's status on Saturday, 19-May-12 05:18:59 UTC
@luckyjack Because that's where they booked the trip. We're using a third-perty company that specifically schedules trips for students, and that's where my class ended up./ *shrug*
ovation: !calgarybronies Unfortunately, it looks like I won't be making it back for the summer, as I'll be paying my way to Cuba for a grad trip. Buuuuuuuuuut... I'm definitely going to come home for Christmas and/or New Years. So see you then dearies.
ovation's status on Saturday, 19-May-12 05:16:59 UTC
!calgarybronies Unfortunately, it looks like I won't be making it back for the summer, as I'll be paying my way to Cuba for a grad trip. Buuuuuuuuuut... I'm definitely going to come home for Christmas and/or New Years. So see you then dearies.
ovation: I'd like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support lately. This day has been a tough one to go through these past few years, but knowing I have a community like this to fall back on is an amazing feeling. Like, I'm crying, you guys. You don't even know.
ovation's status on Monday, 14-May-12 23:08:19 UTC
I'd like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support lately. This day has been a tough one to go through these past few years, but knowing I have a community like this to fall back on is an amazing feeling. Like, I'm crying, you guys. You don't even know.
ovation: @noirbatch I know she did. I just get the feeling that if we hadn't had that stupid row, none of this would've happened.
ovation's status on Monday, 14-May-12 11:17:59 UTC
@noirbatch I know she did. I just get the feeling that if we hadn't had that stupid row, none of this would've happened.
ovation: @noirbatch Thanks mate, but I'll live. It's just hard going through the day remembering all the stupid **** I said the last time I saw her.
ovation's status on Monday, 14-May-12 11:13:53 UTC
@noirbatch Thanks mate, but I'll live. It's just hard going through the day remembering all the stupid **** I said the last time I saw her.
ovation: Two years ago today, I lost one of my closest friends. She had been dealing with depression for months and hadn't told anybody, not even me. She loved the old My Little Pony generations, and I think she'd like the way the show's turned out, not to mention the amazingly supportive community behind it. RIP Amy Clearwater. You were the closest thing to a sister I've ever had. (Don't know why I'm posting it here. I just feel like this needs to be shared with the bronies.)
ovation's status on Monday, 14-May-12 11:10:56 UTC
Two years ago today, I lost one of my closest friends. She had been dealing with depression for months and hadn't told anybody, not even me. She loved the old My Little Pony generations, and I think she'd like the way the show's turned out, not to mention the amazingly supportive community behind it. RIP Amy Clearwater. You were the closest thing to a sister I've ever had. (Don't know why I'm posting it here. I just feel like this needs to be shared with the bronies.)
ovation: So tell me, bronies. What made YOU smile today?
ovation's status on Friday, 11-May-12 22:56:56 UTC
So tell me, bronies. What made YOU smile today?
ovation: If I were ever to stoop to the lowest of lows and become a "brony", the yellow one would be my favorite.
ovation's status on Wednesday, 09-May-12 03:20:06 UTC
If I were ever to stoop to the lowest of lows and become a "brony", the yellow one would be my favorite.
ovation: I just realized, "A Bird in the Hoof" premiered exactly one year ago today, which means that 365 days ago, I became a fan of MLP:FiM. Here's to another year in a great community!
ovation's status on Wednesday, 09-May-12 03:09:50 UTC
I just realized, "A Bird in the Hoof" premiered exactly one year ago today, which means that 365 days ago, I became a fan of MLP:FiM. Here's to another year in a great community!
ovation: Hey, bronies, I'm hoping I can get some advice. For the foreseeable future, I'm stuck on Vancouver Island. Does anybody know of any meetups close by? (As in, _not_ on the mainland?)
ovation's status on Sunday, 22-Apr-12 18:08:39 UTC
Hey, bronies, I'm hoping I can get some advice. For the foreseeable future, I'm stuck on Vancouver Island. Does anybody know of any meetups close by? (As in, _not_ on the mainland?)