Seriously, they are. This is by far the most important issue, if they made their asses fatter it would improve viewership. If they made the ponies thicc prudes would complain, which would only draw in even more viewers. Twilight Sparkle, the protagonist of the series has a fat ass, and her teacher Princess Celestia, who's ass is even fatter.
The main reason is uncanny valley. When something looks human but not quite. A perfect example would be a robot trying to mimic being human, it looks unsettling. It's somewhat insulting towards the ponies, you have Twilight Sparkle there a beautiful unicorn and you can't embrace her just because she's not fully in human shape, even though she has all the qualifications to be a sapient-minded
I am sorry about this blog, but anime as in japanese cartoons made in japan are under attack by western moral puritans, because it doesn't adhere to their moral standards. This strikes me as a very imperialistic mindset, not everyone has to adhere to our values.
Most animals I've interacted with in the real world like having their ears scratched, I'm unsure if this includes horses. It would make sense, but on the other hoof horses are jumpy and it might spook them. Regardless of the facts, I think it's 10/10 cute and has potential for stuff with Spike or HiE because of hands.
This could also be used in a comedic way for first contact stories.
Like in No Game No Life: There they meet a busty angel-like being, and due to circumstances, the human main character gets permission to touch her most intimate areas: the underside of her wings.
Depends do you know her, in a romantic setting sure but otherwise no
Most animals I've interacted with in the real world like having their ears scratched, I'm unsure if this includes horses. It would make sense, but on the other hoof horses are jumpy and it might spook them. Regardless of the facts, I think it's 10/10 cute and has potential for stuff with Spike or HiE because of hands.
Yes.
This could also be used in a comedic way for first contact stories.
Like in No Game No Life: There they meet a busty angel-like being, and due to circumstances, the human main character gets permission to touch her most intimate areas: the underside of her wings.
Of course they like it. Next to belly rubs it’s the best for normal pones
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