Blocked and Reported Episode 289: #BelieveBronies
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Jan 5, 2026 Dive into the fascinating world of adult My Little Pony fans, known as bronies, as the hosts unpack the bizarre fandom origins and controversial artworks. They explore extreme body modification practices tied to social media trends, alongside a viral interview on looks-maxing. The unsettling allegations against YouTube star Saberspark spark a discussion on internet culture and accountability, culminating in a critical examination of online accusations. Join for a whirlwind of unique topics and lively banter!
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Looks-Maxing As Deterministic Control
- The "looks-maxing" movement treats physical traits as deterministic of life outcomes and normalizes extreme body modification.
- Katie and Jesse observe this reflects control-seeking and can lead to harmful, costly practices among young men.
Death Linked To Extreme Body Modification
- Katie recounts Jack Chapman (Pup Tank) who injected silicone into his testicles and later died from silicone embolism syndrome.
- She uses the story to illustrate extreme body-mod subcultures and their risks.
How A Sincere Fandom Became Stigmatized
- Bronies began sincerely appreciating My Little Pony but developed a subculture that includes erotic and violent fan art.
- That subset (cloppers, violent content) is why outsiders view the fandom as sexualized and dangerous.
