What exactly is a furry?

In the broadest sense, a furry is someone with an interest in anthropomorphized animals — that is, animals who have been given human characteristics, like an ability to talk or walk on their hind legs.

What makes someone a furry?

In the broadest sense, a furry is someone with an interest in anthropomorphized animals — that is, animals who have been given human characteristics, like an ability to talk or walk on their hind legs. They add furry ears, tails, noses, feet or paws to their street clothing.

What is the point furry?

While stereotypical images of furries in media depict them as socially awkward people, research suggests furries are simply expressing passion for a hobby and interacting with others who share that interest. For others, their reason for joining the fandom is to fulfill a sense of belonging.

What does furry mean in person?

Furries are people who have an interest in anthropomorphic animals, or animals with human qualities. Many furries create their own animal character, known as a fursona, which functions as their avatar within furry communities.

Is being a furry OK?

There is nothing inherently wrong with being a furry, liking anthropomorphic art, or the fursuit hobby. There’s a negative stigma because it’s an admittedly abnormal fandom and because some furries are disrespectful and/or perverted people, but that isn’t the whole fandom, unfortunately just the best known part of it.

Is Furry a bad word?

They’re meant to represent who a person would be if they were an animal. It’s a common misconception that the furry fandom is about every member dressing up like an animal. Unfortunately, furries have also received a bad reputation in the past due to their portrayal by TV and media as sexual deviants and fetishists.

How can you tell if someone is a furry?

You know you’re a furry if:

1. “Animals” and/or “Lifestyle” appears in your YouTube recommended section with videos of giant animal costumes and art.
2. You call every animal you see cute.
3. Your go-to greeting is a tight hug instead of a handshake.