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Seriously? My Little Pony? Grown men? By KELLY HOUSE THE OREGONIAN The latest incarnation of Hasbro's My Little Pony empire has generated buzz among an unexpected fan base: grown men. So what if the target demographic for the televi- sion show and toys featuring brightly colored, sparkly equines is 6- to 12-year-old girls? The nationwide contingent of men who call them selves "bronies" say they're man enough to admit they love "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic," The Hub television network's newest generation of the childrens brand first popularized in the 1980s. "Just because it's a kids' cartoon show doesn't mean it's not entertaining," says Jacob Schultz, a 20-year-old self-professed brony from Eagle Creek. "Ignoring the fact that they're colorful ponies, they have a good story and characterization behind them. THOMAS BOYD/THE OREGONIAN Schultz is part of a Portland-based group of bronies Jacob Schultz isn't shy about his very intense interest in that recently began meeting to share their passion. all things My Little Pony. "Ignoring the fact that they're The group's latest endeavor, July's "Northwest Brony- colorful ponies, they have a good story" Please see "BRONIES,' Page C5

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