(for those that somehow are unaware, a "brony" is a male fan of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.)

Phase 1) Ew, I'm staying away from that girly stuff.
Phase 2) *looks up stats* The f**k? 85% of the fanbase is male...people are saying it's a good show.
Phase 3) *notices it in everything* Screw it. I can't believe I'm about to watch this.
Phase 4) *one episode later* I...I...I liked that...idk...gotta watch another one just to be sure.
Phase 5) *another episode later* I can't believe it. I like this show.
Phase 6) *one season later* This show is amazing. I love it. I'm officially a brony.
Phase 7) You have GOT to watch this show.

I was extremely skeptical before I started watching.