Someone I know is a flaming furry.
"What's a furry", you ask? A furry is a person who meets at least one of the following criteria (usually both):
(1) The person often wears a full-body costume with an animal motif, and/or (2) the person has a fetish for personifications, which are illustrations of humanoid representations of animals, usually pr0nographic in nature.
These same people gather together wearing suits that give them the appearance of these creatures. They claim that it's not all about the anonymous zoophiliac sex, but it is. It so totally fucking is.
On to the next question you may be asking, "Does 'flaming furry' mean what I'm afraid it does?" Unfortunately, yes, it does.
To express his sad furryness, he often speaks openly (to me and my other friends) of his experiences at a yearly furry convention held somewhere in Pennsylvania, and sometimes prints up images he finds online to share with us.
However, his latest antic has me concerned. Little did I realize, there is actually a magazine for furries. That's right, enough of these guys were able to get together in one place to decide to publish one of these things. How did I come to realize this? He brought this magazine with him to show us at a public gathering.
I can't decide whether to allow him to express himself in a way that makes him happy and endure some embarrassment, or let him know that he's going too far, and there are things that a person should keep to himself. Or maybe I should just be happy that the heat's off me and whatever the hell it is I'm into.
I don't know who you are or what you get off to, but unless you're a furry, you can find solace in the fact that there's always someone at least five times sicker than you.
What should I do?
Mancouch Says: We would like to say that we flagrantly disagree with the author's position on furries being "sick." We take a very strong "whatever floats your boat" position on ... well, whatever floats your boat. That said, we posted this anyway because we think furries are hilarious. Oh, and just let your friend be who he is. He's not hurting anyone, he's just having a good time and making life a little more entertaining for the rest of us.
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As long as he isn't claiming "fursecution" (I swear, my anger alone should be enough to telepathically kill people who claim this), I don't see a problem. Like the addendum says, whatever floats his boat. Seriously, it could be worse...like he could be an emetophiliac or something. O_O
Furries are sick.
Kill him.
looooooool poor guy
I don't share my fetishes with people, and I expect the same courtesy in return.
one of my friends has a gay furry after him. at least your friend is only telling you about his fetish and not actively trying to get you to participate in "yiffing" : X
What's PETA has to say in this matter?
@Reckless - I've actually seen a picture of some PETA members protesting furries. It was a case of crazy vs crazy. Kind of ironic when you think about it.
I'd have to say that I wouldn't want my friend shoveling his fetish in my face. I'm not even comfortable with my friends bragging about their normal sexual exploits. Being a furry wouldn't make it any better. It's plain rude, and if you don't want him pushing his sexuality in front of you, you should let him know.
And if he cries "Fursecution!" I know people who would pay good money for a video of the following execution.
When people started to behave like animals and animals showing human behaviors, it's time to sit down, have a cup of coffee and watch Animal Planet on the telly.
@ShimmerBodyCream@xanga - Ditto.
Also, Gunslinger Girl.
Anyone who wears a wolf costume is a friend of mine. (refer to blog pic)
@Werewolf - Aww... are those guys your fellow werewolves, wolfie?
@FairyNAngel@xanga - They are my fans, fairy baby.
Mancouch brings up a concern at the end of this post. It's a legitimate point, so I'm going to answer it.
I don't really feel strongly about furries. I agree with Mancouch's "whatever floats your boat" position. If you know a furry or ever see one, don't pick on them. Judging a person by their group identity is irrational, a person's group identity says nothing about a person. Contrary to what I may have stated in this entry (satirical in tone), I don't believe most furries are about sex. And even if they are, that's fine by me. They're harming no one. Just let them be.
kill it with fire!
Furries are kinda strange people.I knew one once, a wolf or some shit. I thought he was joking. When he told me, I thought it was a metaphor.One day I saw the costume and I was well a little more confused than usual. It makes sense having seen the myspaces of some of his conquested furries that being masked is probably necessary for some of them to meet their needs easier. But still, the whole thing is beyond odd.
If you are hung like a horse, hey then Im in. If you are dressed like a horse, definetely not.
@Vacerious@xanga -
I've actually seen a picture of some PETA members protesting furries. It was a case of crazy vs crazy.
omfg!!!that would be hysterical. I can picture them throwing red paint on giant dogs humping their legs.
You got this featured? *high five*
@mancouch
No, sir. Not whatever "floats your boat". What if what "floats your boat" is 12 year old girls? Then what? NO, SIR. Some shit is just sick and that's all there is to it.
aww people dressed in animal suits are cute and cuddly.. like the easter bunny
@jahawk89@xanga - Except that we can reasonably assume that furries are consenting to their sexual adventures, whereas 12 year olds are not considered able to consent (by law).
I don't get the backlash against furries. Who really cares? People get off on different stuff, and as long as everyone is consenting adults - uh...whatever floats their boat.
From what you've described, your friend may be looking for some validation of his sexuality - you could let him know that you support him, even if you don't get turned on by it, and that discussing sexuality is something should just generally be left to private conversations, rather than public displays.
Some of the furry art I've seen is pretty impressive (I have no drawing skill), but I think it's reasonable to request that you not show people your porn unless they agree beforehand.
I have to agree to mancouch's "whatever floats your boat" comment. I mean, we all have certain tastes in what we like and don't like. But I feel this guy shouldn't be too open about it, I mean, if he's happy with it and doesn't feel embarrassed about any of it, that's great for him.
My point is, he should ease up on talking about it so much, but if he's happy about it, let him be happy.
creepy...
I regret reading this post, because then I got all interested and googled and saw some things I'd like to take back :(
however I have to disagree with the mancouch disclaimer at the end. some shit is just sick. so it's okay if someone's into children? babies? rape? beastiality? don't think so.
Good friends shouldn't mind, even if they're "Human". - and a lot of people think it's cute! But, your friend is obviously trying to stand out and be unique. It would be best to tell him to stop flashing yiff in your face because it makes you uncomfortable. He'll probably feel sad at first, but just pet him and I'm sure everything will be okay. Hehe.