Citations:bronyism

Noun: "(fandom slang) the community, culture, philosophy of bronies"

 * 2012, Paul Esau, "March of the Bronies", The Cascade (University of the Fraser Valley), Volume 20, Issue 11, 18 March 2012, page 10:
 * When asked if Bronyism is a philosophy, a hobby or a religious movement, Siebenga was less conclusive.
 * 2013, Drew McLachlan, "Nothing phony behind bronies", The Navigator (Vancouver Island University), Volume 44, Issue 12, 6 March 2013 - 19 March 2013, page 9:
 * Tens of thousands of adults around the globe have been drawn into the land of Equetria—into bronyism.
 * 2013, "Dr. Quinn", "HSU counseling to host support group for bronies", The Oracle (Henderson State University), Volume 15, Issue 23, 1 April 2013, page 2 of April Fool's Day insert:
 * The latest support group to pop up on campus has set out to rival the continuing threat of bronyism.
 * 2013, Will Martin, "Proud To Be A Brony: How My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Changed My Life", Summer/Fall 2013, page 10:
 * My introduction to Bronyism brought me out of, as mentioned prior, a very dark place.
 * 2013, Audra Stamp, "Pony Tales: An unexpected fandom", North Texas Daily (University of North Texas), 15 August 2013:
 * The Bronies like to challenge their skeptics to just watch one episode – you never know when your Bronyism might come out.