In 2010, a phenomenon was born that would take the internet by storm—the rise of the Brony fandom. Sparked by the unexpected success of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, created by acclaimed animator Lauren Faust, the fandom grew beyond just its target audience of young girls, becoming a cultural movement that spanned fan art, conventions, and a vibrant online community. In this video, we dive into the origins of the Brony fandom, explore the internet culture that fueled its rise, and reflect on how a show about colorful ponies captured the hearts of people from all walks of life. Join us as we explore how this unlikely fandom changed pop culture forever. Podcast https://anchor.fm/mysteryponyfiction Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TMFF Discord https://discord.gg/XXKAM6HXZ4 Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/mysteryponyfiction
