bronyphobia
Bronyphobia is the fear or aversion towards adult male fans of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, known as 'bronies'. It is characterized by anxiety, discomfort, or avoidance behaviors in relation to bronies.
Fear of bronies
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering bronies
Discussions about My Little Pony fandom
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to bronies
risk factors
- • Negative past experiences with bronies
- • Social anxiety disorder
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Emerging with the rise of the brony subculture in the early 2010s, fueled by media attention and online discussions.
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