A group of mostly young Pittsburgh men often spend time at their weekly gatherings enthusiastically debating their favorite TV episodes and the most captivating ponies.
Ponies? Yes ponies.
They call themselves "bronies," a combination of "bro" and "pony," to describe the growing fanbase of predominantly male teens and young adults who fervently follow Hasbro Studios' animated television series "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic."
Like most bronies, Edward Garbade, John Drake, Kevin Lemon and Michael McGinnis proudly identify with the movement, even though the show was intended to capture the hearts of young girls.
Their reason: well, it's just a really good show.
So much so, that Mr. Garbade and Mr. Drake are heading to New Jersey this weekend with 4,000 other enthusiasts for BronyCon Summer 2012 -- the largest brony gathering in the world.
For the full story, see Saturday's Post-Gazette.
First Published: June 29, 2012, 8:00 a.m.
Updated: June 29, 2012, 10:00 p.m.
