Didn't expect Spock as a talking ape, did ya? But by far the most prolific output of furry fandom is artwork. (adj.) Star Wars, Planet Of The Apes, Ladyhawke. Though it has rarely been something one had an open atmosphere in which to explore and get more deeply in touch with. [15] Among many furries, the fandom and the lifestyle have been considered separate social entities since that time. Approximately one-third identify as exclusively heterosexual; furries are about five times more likely to identify as exclusively homosexual than the general population. A furry is an anthropomorphic animal, that is an animal having some of the characteristics of a human; like being able to walk on two legs, speak human languages, use tools etc. The World's Best Anthropomorphic Fiction, Furries! [8]. Where people dress up as animals and do sexual things. They said: "Dressing up in an animal onesie or a mascot costume doesn’t make you either of these things - they might make you LOOK LIKE an anthropomorphic animal, but you’re not one, you’re a human in a costume.". Such topics include, but are not limited to animal identities, alter-ego's and spirit guides, the wearing and making of fursuits, collars and other furry clothing, plush toys, theriomorphosis, and general philosophical discussion - and to the personal experience of _being_ furry - socially, sexually, and psychologically Nearly 60% of the furry fandom reports part-time or full-time enrollment in post-secondary education. If you'd like to add a term or gripe about a For example, does a fan of Zootopia have the right to call themself a furry even if they don't make fan art, fan characters, fanfiction, fursuits, etc? This Glossary of furry and internet terms and Contrasting stereotypes that portray the fandom as being simply a fetish, the most-cited draw to the furry fandom is its sense of belongingness, recreation, and escape from the mundaneness of daily life, as well as its appreciation of anthropomorphic art and stories. The furry fandom is global, with hundreds of local groups existing worldwide and dozens of conventions held annually. She says: In mainstream culture, furry fandom is largely known by a reputation best codified by the 2003 CSI episode “Fur and Loathing,” which depicted all furries as sex-crazed fetishists utterly heedless of prosaic concerns like dry cleaning bills. A furry generally is someone who likes the idea of anthropomorphic animals, likes to draw them, or dress up as them. And the community itself sometimes has difficulty getting a grip on what the main object of the fandom is supposed to be. Maybe if I occasionally came across a Lifestyler who claimed to be a reborn cockroach, I wouldn't be so cynical. The newsgroup is for readers and fans of a subgenre of fiction dealing with anthropomorphic characters. Some furry fans pursue puppetry, recording videos and performing live. Most furries represent themselves and interact with the fandom using fursonas that represent idealized versions of themselves—usually more outgoing, sociable, extraverted and confident than themselves. It is a separate entity from what many fans of furry entertainment mean when they use the term furry fandom. Glee. Here's the cover of Vootie issue 0, give you a feel for where things were at the very start - more or less - of this whole group.