Someone who enjoys and/or creates art, literature, costumes, and more that pertains to anthropomorphised animals.
Since the interests of the people who belong to the furry fandom range widely it is misrepresentative of the fandom as a whole to discribe them all in a specific fashion rather than a generalized one (i.e. they all dress up in fursuites isn't true since some of them dont do this.)
Interests:
-Anthropocentric: when the creation of anthropomorphised animals is in the service of representing people and human nature, rather than having anything to do with the animal itself. (Animal Farm: by George Orwell; Aesop Fables)
-Zoomorphic: When animal characteristics are attributed to a god (or in this case human being: such as cat eared girls, or werewolves in some cases). Interest lies with the feral side of the being rather than the human side.
The nature of interests furries have can originate from either of the above examples, and in the end this is where many associations between furries can get confused. The fact that furries like animals and people and the associations between them is always clear, as both forms and minds of each being are always present (There's always an animal and human involved). But the degree by which the animal is admired or human is admired over the other must be paid attention to if one is to udnerstand the true nature of each individual furry.
Examples--
Teddy Bear: The teddy bear used to be shaped mostly like a bear in its early days. It had a small forehead, beady little eyes, large muzzles and noses, and a small head proportionate to its overall body. People did not buy this toy often because they couldn't emotionally associate with it well.
In time designers of the toy began to anthropomorphise the stuffed bears giving them: big eyes, big foreheads, small noses scrunched up to their faces, and large heads too big for the body. In otherwords, they made teddy bears more like...babies! People began to associate with teddybears in a motherly, parenting sort of way banking many positive feelings with the bear. These people could be considered furries, because they like an anthropomorphised animal; and they could also be considered furries who come from a anthropocentric perspective, because it is not the animal they show affection for-but the human baby the animal represents.
Little Red Riding Hood:
Some theories wrap around this story as one that demonizes wolves. Others say it is a fable told in the old days from parent to daughter as a way of warning their girls that pedophiles and rapists were in the world- and to watch out for them. So, some theories point to the story as being about the animal, others say it is about the human/human nature the animal represents. Furries could be fans of the story from either a anthropocentric angel or a animal centric one.
In the end, the point is that Furries come in all shapes and sizes, with variations between why they like what they like. Furry is not an ambiguous term, it is simply a term that describes a vast variety of people who have merely one characteristic in common: liking anthropomorphised animals.
Since the interests of the people who belong to the furry fandom range widely it is misrepresentative of the fandom as a whole to discribe them all in a specific fashion rather than a generalized one (i.e. they all dress up in fursuites isn't true since some of them dont do this.)
Interests:
-Anthropocentric: when the creation of anthropomorphised animals is in the service of representing people and human nature, rather than having anything to do with the animal itself. (Animal Farm: by George Orwell; Aesop Fables)
-Zoomorphic: When animal characteristics are attributed to a god (or in this case human being: such as cat eared girls, or werewolves in some cases). Interest lies with the feral side of the being rather than the human side.
The nature of interests furries have can originate from either of the above examples, and in the end this is where many associations between furries can get confused. The fact that furries like animals and people and the associations between them is always clear, as both forms and minds of each being are always present (There's always an animal and human involved). But the degree by which the animal is admired or human is admired over the other must be paid attention to if one is to udnerstand the true nature of each individual furry.
Examples--
Teddy Bear: The teddy bear used to be shaped mostly like a bear in its early days. It had a small forehead, beady little eyes, large muzzles and noses, and a small head proportionate to its overall body. People did not buy this toy often because they couldn't emotionally associate with it well.
In time designers of the toy began to anthropomorphise the stuffed bears giving them: big eyes, big foreheads, small noses scrunched up to their faces, and large heads too big for the body. In otherwords, they made teddy bears more like...babies! People began to associate with teddybears in a motherly, parenting sort of way banking many positive feelings with the bear. These people could be considered furries, because they like an anthropomorphised animal; and they could also be considered furries who come from a anthropocentric perspective, because it is not the animal they show affection for-but the human baby the animal represents.
Little Red Riding Hood:
Some theories wrap around this story as one that demonizes wolves. Others say it is a fable told in the old days from parent to daughter as a way of warning their girls that pedophiles and rapists were in the world- and to watch out for them. So, some theories point to the story as being about the animal, others say it is about the human/human nature the animal represents. Furries could be fans of the story from either a anthropocentric angel or a animal centric one.
In the end, the point is that Furries come in all shapes and sizes, with variations between why they like what they like. Furry is not an ambiguous term, it is simply a term that describes a vast variety of people who have merely one characteristic in common: liking anthropomorphised animals.
Examples Given above.
Personal Example: *shrug* I'm a furry. I like anthro animals, dont like wearing fursuites, dont like bestiality, and merely draw and write about anthropomorphised animals. And I dont get insulted if you call me a human...that's what I am.
Personal Example: *shrug* I'm a furry. I like anthro animals, dont like wearing fursuites, dont like bestiality, and merely draw and write about anthropomorphised animals. And I dont get insulted if you call me a human...that's what I am.
by mellow out people June 25, 2007
A specific type of, sometimes rather zealous, fan of animals and the like. Furries tend to enjoy dressing up as and/or acting like animals, as well as attending furry conventions, though many simply partake in "furry art" (art typically involving anthropomorphized animals) or other, lesser, forms of being a furry.
Due to a loud minority, many Furries have ecently been stereotyped as being "perverted," or "overly sexual" when going about their business. However, this is a blatantly false belief, as there is an extremely low percentage of Furries that do so, just as there are some non-Furry people in everyday life that do so.
Being a Furry is clearly not something to be afraid or ashamed of despite adversity. Most Furries are amicable and otherwise "normal" people, as can be seen from attending a convention or two (this is not to say that Furries are "abnormal." I am merely trying to get a point across). Any stereotyping, hating, or flaming should be avoided when dealing with Furries, as there exists a fairly strong Furry pride (avoiding these things tends to be a pretty good idea in general).
Due to a loud minority, many Furries have ecently been stereotyped as being "perverted," or "overly sexual" when going about their business. However, this is a blatantly false belief, as there is an extremely low percentage of Furries that do so, just as there are some non-Furry people in everyday life that do so.
Being a Furry is clearly not something to be afraid or ashamed of despite adversity. Most Furries are amicable and otherwise "normal" people, as can be seen from attending a convention or two (this is not to say that Furries are "abnormal." I am merely trying to get a point across). Any stereotyping, hating, or flaming should be avoided when dealing with Furries, as there exists a fairly strong Furry pride (avoiding these things tends to be a pretty good idea in general).
It's too bad that Furries are so disliked by those that do not understand them, as they are just "normal" people with a unique hobby.
Any Furries that treat their Furry-ness as an obsessive or perverted way of life should not be considered to represent the majority.
Any Furries that treat their Furry-ness as an obsessive or perverted way of life should not be considered to represent the majority.
by The Goodwill Ambassador February 18, 2010
A person who likes wearing animal suits/costumes. These suits usually have a lot of fur on them, hence “furry”.
Not all of these people are perverts who sexualize animals btw. Most furries are just normal people who like wearing animal costumes sometimes.
The perverts in the furry community are usually called “mursuiters”. Remember that
Not all of these people are perverts who sexualize animals btw. Most furries are just normal people who like wearing animal costumes sometimes.
The perverts in the furry community are usually called “mursuiters”. Remember that
by nlolhere July 13, 2020
Firstly, there are furries and there are Furries. The former term is simply anyone who is fascinated by anthropomorphic animals in media. May watch many Disney movies or read Redwall or similar novel series often. While they are strange, they can usually still function normally in regular life, as it doesn't take more than the role of a hobby or an interest. Then, there are the Furries. There is no way to completely describe them all. However, it is safe to say that they are an extreme version of Furries. Their interest in anthropomorphic animals is an obsession; and, as with any other obsession, hurts their social skills with normal people (who, by the way, they call "mundanes," implying that they are somehow more interesting than a sane person.) They may believe that they are part animal, an animal in a human's body, or were previously an animal (note however, they were always something "cute" or "magestic." They are never voles or rats. This may stem from a negative self image.) They also produce some of the most disturbing pornography on the internet, "furry porn," where the animals "yiff" (euphemism for sex). However, since there is no real-life "yiffing," all of this porn is usually in hentai format (i.e.-drawn). Many Furries fantasize about anthropomorphic animals from many children's movies. However, they are also extremely vocal about their perversions, which sets them up as easy targets. What makes it even easier is the fact that it is as easy to hurt their feelings as an emo kid's. Because it is easy to make fun of a furry, something awful "goons" and portal of evil forum members (admittedly neither forum can brag of having particularly intelligent or unintelligent posters) have a field day whenever a furry wanders into a chatroom wherever said members are chatting.
Furry: "Who wants to see half-Lion and half-Bunny yiff? If you do, come to my site. No furry haters please!"
Me: "I don't think posting on something awful is a very good way for a furry to avoid ridicule."
Me: "I don't think posting on something awful is a very good way for a furry to avoid ridicule."
by master of everything March 1, 2005
NOTE: Majority of these definitions are NOT from actual furries, take it from a real one.
Unlike the pictures suggest, a furry is NOT BY ANY MEANS a person who dresses as an animal. Despite the fact that some furries do enjoy that, it is NOT the definition. A person who dresses as an animal, is a gigolo (pronounced ji-gill-oh).
A furry, on the other hand is a person who finds anthropomorphic animals (meaning they walk, talk, think, act, and have personalities like a human) appealing, often but not always sexually.
*Other misconceptions*
- not all furries like yiff, and the 2 CANNOT be considered the same, or even similar
- being a furry does NOT mean wanting to have sex with the characters, although some do, it is NOT a requirement
Examples of furry Characters:
-Minerva Mink
-Sheila Vixen
-Amy the Squirrel
Unlike the pictures suggest, a furry is NOT BY ANY MEANS a person who dresses as an animal. Despite the fact that some furries do enjoy that, it is NOT the definition. A person who dresses as an animal, is a gigolo (pronounced ji-gill-oh).
A furry, on the other hand is a person who finds anthropomorphic animals (meaning they walk, talk, think, act, and have personalities like a human) appealing, often but not always sexually.
*Other misconceptions*
- not all furries like yiff, and the 2 CANNOT be considered the same, or even similar
- being a furry does NOT mean wanting to have sex with the characters, although some do, it is NOT a requirement
Examples of furry Characters:
-Minerva Mink
-Sheila Vixen
-Amy the Squirrel
Non-furry: "Why do you have pictures of Minerva Mink on your PC?"
Furry: "Oh... heheh, I'm kind of what you call a furry..."
Non-furry: "....I don't get it at all but whatever..."
Furyy: "Hey dude, furry pride for the win!"
Furry: "Oh... heheh, I'm kind of what you call a furry..."
Non-furry: "....I don't get it at all but whatever..."
Furyy: "Hey dude, furry pride for the win!"
by Crash22Spyro July 3, 2011
n, adj.
adjective: to be furry
noun: A fandom in which many people partake in activities such as creating OCs(original characters), fursuiting, and creating art. A furry is by the most common definition, an anthropomorhic animal, or someone who is a fan of anthropomorphic animals
Some furries even go as far as saying you need to partake in fursuiting or making art to be a furry, but every furry will have different opinions.
Most people who hate furries are often people who have not been exposed to the entire fandom yet. Most furry haters will stereotype them as animal-fuckers.
The most common furries are the ones that will view the art and the ones who create the art.
The second most common type of furries are the ones who make art.
Fursuiters are furries who dress up in fursuits depicting anthropomorphic animals. Fursuiters most often go to furry conventions and make animal noises, hug people, and sell merch.
yiff
noun
Pornography featuring, but not limited to, anthros.
yiff
acronym
Young Incredibly Fuckable Furry
Not limited to young. In fact, most characters in yiff are over the age of 18.
A yiffer is someone who views or creates furry porn, basically.
That wraps it up! Hopefully, those who read this that are(n't)furries learned something from it.
adjective: to be furry
noun: A fandom in which many people partake in activities such as creating OCs(original characters), fursuiting, and creating art. A furry is by the most common definition, an anthropomorhic animal, or someone who is a fan of anthropomorphic animals
Some furries even go as far as saying you need to partake in fursuiting or making art to be a furry, but every furry will have different opinions.
Most people who hate furries are often people who have not been exposed to the entire fandom yet. Most furry haters will stereotype them as animal-fuckers.
The most common furries are the ones that will view the art and the ones who create the art.
The second most common type of furries are the ones who make art.
Fursuiters are furries who dress up in fursuits depicting anthropomorphic animals. Fursuiters most often go to furry conventions and make animal noises, hug people, and sell merch.
yiff
noun
Pornography featuring, but not limited to, anthros.
yiff
acronym
Young Incredibly Fuckable Furry
Not limited to young. In fact, most characters in yiff are over the age of 18.
A yiffer is someone who views or creates furry porn, basically.
That wraps it up! Hopefully, those who read this that are(n't)furries learned something from it.
Guy 1: Dude wanna go watch a movie tonight?
Furry: Nah man, I'm almost finished with my OC.
Guy 1: You're such a furry, man. You need to find more stuff to do.
Furry: Nah man, I'm almost finished with my OC.
Guy 1: You're such a furry, man. You need to find more stuff to do.
by iiToxicMinded September 6, 2016
Ένα furry είναι ένας φανταστικός χαρακτήρας ζώου που έχει ανθρώπινα χαρακτηριστικά, όπως να περπάει στα δύο πόδια ή να μιλάει.
Τα άτομα που τους αρέσουν τα έργα τέχνης τα οποία απεικονίζουν ανθρωπόμορφα ζώα (furries) ονομάζονται επίσης furries, και μαζί φτιάχνουν το furry fandom. Μια άλλη λέξη για τα furries είναι η λέξη "ανθρωπόμορφα".
Τα άτομα που τους αρέσουν τα έργα τέχνης τα οποία απεικονίζουν ανθρωπόμορφα ζώα (furries) ονομάζονται επίσης furries, και μαζί φτιάχνουν το furry fandom. Μια άλλη λέξη για τα furries είναι η λέξη "ανθρωπόμορφα".
παράδειγμα: Θες να δεις τον καινούριο χαρακτήρα furry που σχεδίασα; Είναι ένας αρσενικός λύκος και τον ονόμασα Neo.
by Falvie April 9, 2017