Gallery: Bronies Are Redefining Fandom — And American Manhood

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    From left: Damon Yee, Eric Black, Ohad Kanne and Robby V. play Ponyfinder, an adaptation of the popular tabletop game, Pathfinder.
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    Players pull from a collection of ponies to set up their Ponyfinder game.
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    A sign designating the bathroom.
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    Story cards and character pieces for the Ponyfinder game.
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    Members of the Bronies of Northern California Meetup group watch an episode from the most recent season of the show.