when i was in middle school i'd reference homestar runner and gary coleman at my millennial teachers. it made me feel like the most powerful being in the world
rarity
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oh miku, we're really in it now
![wikipedia text that says According to a study done on the brony fandom, fans of Friendship Is Magic who selected Rarity as their favorite character were more likely to identify as both artists and cosplayers compared to fans of other characters; these fans scored lowest on measures of both general show appreciation and community involvement, though they also reported the highest willingness to openly disclose their interest in the show to others. The research also indicated that fans of Rarity were more likely to report experiencing discrimination related to their fandom participation. Additionally, the study found that this group scored highest on psychological measures of depression, narcissism, and Machiavellianism compared to fans of other characters.[10]
citation #10 is Edwards, Patrick; Chadborn, Daniel P.; Plante, Courtney N.; Reysen, Stephen; Redden, Marsha Howze (September 11, 2019). Meet the Bronies: The Psychology of the Adult My Little Pony Fandom. United States: McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 64. ISBN 9781476663715.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:w3g6a2vszl7hzbred5l4ulzp/bafkreibhvg2ts7gxbg7llp4n76rharlrwbvnedzx6hwif6ncwqdsiydfwy)
