Controversy and Comparison: My Little Pony in Perspective
Vaush dismisses shipping discourse between young fans as obnoxious and harmful, emphasizing the controversy around shipping fictional characters. He compares My Little Pony to other animated shows like Infinity Train and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
00:00:01 Vaush dismisses shipping discourse between 14 year olds as obnoxious and harmful, recalling a past experience with shipping characters that sparked controversy.
Shipping discourse on fandoms, particularly among 14-year-olds, is considered obnoxious and causes social harm.
The speaker recalls a personal experience in high school where they faced backlash for shipping two characters in a show.
00:01:08 Vaush discusses the controversy around shipping fictional characters, specifically in My Little Pony and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Shipping fictional characters is a controversial topic in fandoms.
Vaush defends the idea of shipping fictional characters as long as it is not harmful.
Despite criticisms, Vaush enjoys watching cartoons and appreciates animation as a medium.
00:02:12 Vaush shares his opinion on My Little Pony, finding it too saccharine and not understanding how adults can enjoy it.
📺 The speaker initially had a negative view of My Little Pony and thought it was childish and stupid.
🍁 The speaker suggests that the only way they could enjoy My Little Pony is if they were under the influence of a certain substance.
🎨 The speaker finds My Little Pony to be overly sweet and lacking in substance, unlike other animated shows like Gravity Falls.
00:03:16 Vaush shares his opinion on My Little Pony and compares it to other animated shows like Infinity Train and Avatar: The Last Airbender, emphasizing that these shows can be enjoyed by people of any age, similar to playing a Mario game.
😄 My Little Pony is not as universally enjoyable as other animated shows like Infinity Train and Avatar: The Last Airbender, but it is still a well-made show with a dedicated fanbase.
🎮 Animated shows like My Little Pony, Infinity Train, and Avatar: The Last Airbender can be enjoyed by people of all ages, just like how adults can play Mario games without judgment.
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