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I don't think everything they put in, or do with the MLP show is done solely for the older fans.
Some of the subtle "adult jokes" in Seasons 1&2 (like the "Big Labowski" ponies in the bowling ally) aren't something exclusive to MLP:FIM, many children/family cartoons have subtle jokes or references for the parents to enjoy. (Look at "Animaniacs," certain Nicktoons, and such.) Not to mention, the cartoons are made by adults, whom do that to amuse themselves too, or see what they can get away with.
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Cartoonists & animators hey'ave been doing that stuff sense before bronies even existed.
If the show creators only cared to cater to the older brony fans, then they wouldn't of done things bronies hated like... Give Twilight sparkle wings.
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I don't think everything they put in, or do with the MLP show is done solely for the older fans.
Some of the subtle "adult jokes" in Seasons 1&2 (like the "Big Labowski" ponies in the bowling ally) aren't something exclusive to MLP:FIM, many children/family cartoons have subtle jokes or references for the parents to enjoy. (Look at "Animaniacs," certain Nicktoons, and such.) Not to mention, the cartoons are made by adults, whom do that to amuse themselves too, or see what they can get away with.
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If the show creators only cared to cater to the older brony fans, then they wouldn't of done things bronies hated like... Give Twilight sparkle wings.