At first look, you might wonder why “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” is worthy of your attention. Yes, it is a little kids’ show, but that doesn’t mean it’s not awesome. In fact, the show has gained a cult following during its first season among (mostly male) teenagers and young adults who call themselves “bronies.” Yep, bro ponies. I highly recommend checking out the show’s Know Your Meme page if you want to dig a little deeper.

Part of the show’s popularity has to do with its creator, Lauren Faust, storyboard artist for both “The Powerpuff Girls” and “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends.” Faust’s writing and art direction goes above and beyond most of today’s cartoons, creating intricate story lines and lovable characters the likes of which we haven’t seen since Nickelodeon’s heyday.

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