OMG Furries!!!

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April 01, 2009

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Quite possibly one of the most regrettable things I've ever done in my many years on the Internet is when -- in compiling this guide -- I did a Google Image Search for "furries" with the SafeSearch feature off. Thankfully for you I've left all the NSFW content out of here in my quest to give insight into the truly weird, undoubtedly complex world of furries and furry fandom. Enjoy. Or ideally, not.

About Furries and Furry Fandom

Furry fandom refers to the fandom for fictional anthropomorphic animal characters with human personalities and characteristics. Examples of anthropomorphic attributes include exhibiting human intelligence and facial expressions, the ability to speak, walk on two legs, and wear clothes. Furry fandom is also used to refer to the community of artists, writers, role players and general fans of the furry art forms who gather on the net and at conventions.

Differing approaches to sexuality have been a source of controversy and conflict in furry fandom. Examples of sexual aspects within furry fandom include erotic art and furry-themed cybersex. Many members of the furry community feel that the overly sexual component gives the rest of them a bad name, and may use the derogatory term “furvert” to describe such people.

More than you’ll ever need to know, continued on Wikipedia

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Furry Terminology #1 -- "Yiffing"

Yiffing is the term most commonly used to indicate sexual activity or sexual material amongst furries — this applies to sexual activity and interaction within the subculture whether online (cybersex) or in real life. I read somewhere that the word is derived from the sound Arctic foxes make when mating, which is just strange enough for me to believe at this point.

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Furry Terminology #3 -- "Furson"

A furson is pretty much what you think it would be; the furry euivalent of “person.” As in, I’m a furson in the same way you’re a person, I just happen to get off on the idea of a cheetah and horse — both of which are drawn to kinda look like people — doin’ it.

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Furry Terminology #4 -- "Nuzzlick"

A nuzzlick is a more involved form of nuzzling, which includes a lick as part of the action; a contraction of “nuzzle” and “lick.” Best reserved for first dates, very close friends, and anonymous encounters behind a highway rest stop bathroom.

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Anthrocon 2009

“Anthrocon is the world’s largest convention for those fascinated with anthropomorphics, which are humanlike animal characters. We are a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers, and just everyday fans who enjoy cartoon animals and their kin. This Summer we will convene at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, from July 2-5, 2009 for workshops, panel discussions, an art exhibition and a dealer room, and much more! Membership is open to any and all who like to imagine what it would be like if animals could walk and talk as we do.”

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Furry Terminology #2 -- "Plushie"

A plushie is a plush or stuffed animal toy usually carried around or cherished as a keepsake and/or trusted friend. Some people are erotically inclined towards them, particularly plushophiles, often known to engage in sexual acts with their plushies. Undoubtedly the most hardcore plushophiles can be found regularly stripping Tickle Me Elmo of his innocence.

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Furcadia

Basically Warcraft meets Second Life for Furries. From their website:

“FURCADIA is the magical world where the animals have learned to speak and walk upon two legs. Create your own customizable avatar and start exploring the friendly online game (MMOG) with rich player-driven content. Our established online community, grown over years, has become a second home to tens of thousands of players. We invite you to an interactive experience unlike any other.”

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: by lily_of_oz 04/07/2009 Reply

oh I know all about Furries, my daughter has been drawing them for yeeeeeeeeeeears (before that it was dalmations dalmations dalmations)

: by conrad_salvador 04/02/2009 Reply

So, is that Wild E Coyote giving it to Foghorn Leghorn? Didn’t know there was a thing with those two.

: by gillians 04/01/2009 Reply

Whatever, you just took all this from that one episode of CSI.

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jayferris

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I'm a writer, father, husband, geek, and local hooligan. As much as I appreciate constructive criticism, getting a second opinion just seems way easier.