In what surely is a surprising turn of events, a gaming industry bigshot Gabe Newell has thrown his weight behind the pop culture phenomenon known as ‘bronies’.

Caught outside of Burger King, he gave a flash interview where he revealed his fondness for marshmallowy equines.

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Of course, not everyone was pleased with this development. Several youtube commenters were quick to point out that Gabe Newell ‘effin sux’ and is ‘fat’. However, other youtube commenters were just as quick to dismiss them as ‘haters’ and ‘love & tolerate the shit out of them’.

Does this mean My Little Pony is ‘manestream’ now?

Is Gabe Newell a ‘chill bro’?

Is he going to ‘love and tolerate’ the ‘haters’?

Does Gabe listen to ‘dubtrot’?