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Furry, as it applies to this category, is a slang term typically used in the mainstream to indicate a relation to furry fandom, a group of people who enjoy depictions of anthropomorphic animals. Within furry fandom, the word may also be used to indicate the animal characters themselves.
A large group of fursuit owners at a furry convention. The furry fandom is a subculture interested in anthropomorphic animal characters. [1] [2] [3] Some examples of anthropomorphic attributes include exhibiting human intelligence and facial expressions, speaking, walking on two legs, and wearing clothes.
Furry fandom (6 C, 27 P) H. Fictional human–animal hybrids (8 C, 35 P) M. Anthropomorphic mammals (34 C, 30 P) Anthropomorphic molluscs (2 C, 1 P) R.
Protogens became a popular species in the fandom and it is estimated 2% of furries use them as a fursona. [ 14 ] : 180–181 Many members of the fandom have created fursuits based the species with LED lights able to create facial expressions and mouths that sync up with the fursuiter's voice.
An early fursuit worn by former Disney mascot wearer Robert Hill, based on the feminine character "Hilda the Bamboid", appeared at the first ever furry convention, ConFurence 0, in 1989, but most furries of the time simply wore ears and tails, influenced by their intersection with the anime and sci-fi fandoms. [2]
The topic came up recently when an Oklahoma lawmaker filed a bill targeting the subculture in Oklahoma schools.
List of animal superheroes is within the scope of WikiProject Furry, an attempt to better organize and improve the quality of information in articles related to furry fandom. For more information, visit the project page. Furry Wikipedia:WikiProject Furry Template:WikiProject Furry furry: Low
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