She said, “I started as a biology major in college and decided it was not for me.
I chose to do what I always loved, do what made (me) happy.”
She called the idea My Pretty Pony.
Zacherle told the publication that her inspiration for the toys dated back to a childhood wish.
The marketing director at Hasbro had other ideas.
Zacherle said, “I initially told my director, ‘Get out of my office!’
I said fine.'”
Of course, the rest is history.
PerIMDb, the animation debuted in November 1986.
As noted byTV Tropes, the original special had some pretty horrifying villains.
For starters, the show just looks good.
It seems audiences agree.
As noted byPlugged In, the show quickly became a fan favorite.
The franchise has spawned a particularly dedicated fanbase known as Bronies.
Simply put, Bronies are adult men who are big fans of “My Little Pony.”
As theDaily Beastputs it, there’s nothing inherently uncouth about their fandom.
The publication explained, “They’re not overly effeminate.
Many aren’t gay.
They aren’t predatory, or even being ironic.
They are just guys.
Dudes who like ‘My Little Pony.'”
As the Daily Beast notes, the origin story of Bronies is pretty interesting.
Eventually, the men find themselves marveling over the fact that now their male friends are bronies, too.
Bronfman also shared that writing the series has been a gift during the ongoing global pandemic.
It’s fun, and it’s whimsical.
But it’s also meaningful stories.
It’s really amazing."
