I'm discouraged by all the acrimony in the comments. Not that I'm surprised -- I expected it from RUclips. But even some of those speaking out in defense of this documentary are making fools of themselves now. I put this video here so people could learn about something interesting, not so it could degenerate in to a collective temper tantrum. Act like adults, or I will delete or disable comments. And thank you to those who are providing civil feedback, positive and negative - I do read it. ~Curt
I think the real reason people think we're obsessed with sex is because they can't stop thinking about it, that and the media focused on the sexual parts of the fandom, why? Because sex sells.
Very much so. As if being middle aged men and fapping to a little girl show isn't fucked enough, I lost all respect for the MLP fandom when they made porn of that handicapped kids character (fuck rule 34, some shit really is off limits). Furries are generally pretty cool people. And even if you're not into the fetishistic side of it you can still appreciate the awesome original characters people come up with, and the thousands of dollars and hours people put into the art (drawings, music, fursuits etc)
+Zachariah Baldwin oh come the fuck on why do I stereously has feeling for DRAGGONS especially toothless from httyd and I've been feeling this for awhile now pls try to help me !!!!!!!!
+Zachariah Baldwin Hey, look, not all Bronies are that bad. honestly, people will listen more to the vocal minority rather than the chilled majority. I was more reluctant to admit I was a furry Becuase being a Brony, they guessed it, Becuase I love cartoons, but a furry? My family thought I'd Fuck animals, scared I would abduct rape and kill children, just be a general creep! Is that true? No. Am I a furry? Yes! Am I going to continue to be a furry Brony and enjoy both fandoms regardless of the obvious creep shit that poisons any fandom? Hell yes! Stop being judgemental, Becuase people will always see us like you see bronies, porn addicted, fetish feeding, child raping neck beards. We don't need more of that than there already is. :\
Every body hating on furries, go look at some videos of telephone. Then get back to me and tell me what's so bad about an adorable, amazing dancing angel dragon that raises money for charity.
I got into furries when I was 8. I loved animals and I always had like a spirit animal connection with them. I remember one day, when I came out to a friend that I'm. A furry. He literatly tried to prevent me from growing a tail. But Ever since then, cats, wolf's, pandas, cheetahs, bears, lions, fox, and dogs have always been my insperatikn. Hopefully one day I can go to further convention in 2015
benafleck aflack They aren't any more weird than other fandoms. They are unique though because they are fans of the creators in the fandom rather than a specific series (i.e. movie, show, performance, comic, book).
I feel lucky to live in a country that has little knowledge of this fandom, simply because I'm less likely to get harassed! They need to ask before making a judgment and I find that it is imperative that a good impression is made. From a young age I was pretending and creating worlds in my head, from Rupert the bear, to The wombles, Pokemon to anime (The Cat returns and Tokyo Mew Mew most notably) - I made ears, tails and collars, and wore them everywhere I could - eventually, I discovered this fandom and never looked back, I'm building my own suit from scratch and the positive feedback I've gotten from people just seeing me carry the incomplete head around is heartwarming. But as a young Female I may have some leeway, I think males get a much more stigmatised experience of this fandom, not unlike the Male 'brony'. (It's difficult to comprehend the level of casual hate and degradation people are capable of, to a group that in it's very essence is accepting and diverse - to humans in general -What manner of person needs to humiliate and antagonise another, in order to justify their own outlook on life?I wish people could see the impact these silly, nasty words have on the recieving party, maybe then they would take a moment to reflect on themselves and what they want from life.)
I agree- I think if people actually knew what it was about then they'd be at least grudgingly tolerant of it :P I mean, at school once when we first started in High School we had to do the whole "Show and Tell" thing to describe what we were like and we had to make a Powerpoint- so in it I explained that I was part of the furry fandom and explained what that was and it was literally just "It's people who have an animal, normally with abnormal colouring or abilities, to represent themselves. These people draw art of this alterego and some people even make costumes of it and go to things called cons [insert brief explanation of cons here] where they can participate in costume competitions and the like "Others also animate their characters into episodes or short videos and some made plushies and the like, furthermore some people write stories or comics about their alterego," And, I kid you not, with that paragraph the whole class wanted to be a furry- I showed them some art and animations and everyone was like, "So someone made this from home? These look like official works!" and stuff And that whole vibe stayed until when I left school 5 years later :P I think a good half of the class ended up starting up art because of that PowerPoint which is awesome :D
ive been involved in the fur community since i was 11 or 12 when i was 10 i was harrassed and bullied alot and called a freak and when i got into the fur community i found my place i had another family to go to when i was in need im now much happier and i hate when people talk down on furs we arent hurting everyone and this documentery shows we are just having fun finding another way through life im 16 yr old girl who has hard time and id like to say thank you for everything you all do!!
I do it because of all the love I can get, and give! Children especially loves furries, when they see a fursuiter most of them wants to talk to them and give them hugs. And fursuiters gets hugs all the time, and you get to see people smile just because you are around them. It's the best thing ever to make another person smile. I'm a furry because I want to make people smile, even if they think i'm weird. if they get any joy out of it, it's worth it.
Dude, this doc is exactly what we need to tell ppl what furry is. May I make a small suggestion however?; Add some b-roll or vista shots to cut away to during the talking. Show some activity! Aside from that, I give you high Kudos for making this. A good edit.
Good for you hunny!!!! If more people would just realize that furries are nothing more than just another community, there wouldn't be so much hate. I'm so glad that your friend is a furry. It looks like it opened your eyes to being more open-minded and there needs to be alot more of that. Not just with furries but with race, religion, and so on. I'm glad for you, sweetness!!!
thank you so much for putting this on the tube lots of people dont know what furries are really like they just think they are what the CSI show or the Tabu show says they are
It has been 2 year since I joined the fandom but I haven't doing anything to . . . contribute to the fandom. I cant draw. I like writing but I find it hard to write stores with furries. I'm not good at putting detail in my writing. Hope I can find a way to contribute to the fandom.
The tickling scene going on in the background at 3:20 (and continuing during the interview) makes me think that despite the claims to the contrary, part of the big attraction of being a furry character is to be able to play around sexually in various kooky ways - in addition to the usual statements of how it's fun and cute. And of course, going to a fur convention provides you with a whole bunch of folks to potentially play around with. But this is the same attraction that Mardi Gras and Halloween can have too, for people who want to think that way.
Omg xD u have no idea how long I'v been waiting for a video like this!!! That actually describes fandom better than I can in my own words... Now ik they say its every where but I havnt heard of any anthrocon in Michigan Dx
Uncle Kage? have you ever engaged in a life or death experience? I know that you say that you have been engaged in experiences that could result in life or death. but have you experienced a ''one on one'' duel with swords? Regardless of the fandom. . i'm just wondering if you ever experienced a "One on One'' duel
dont get discouraged about the furry fandom, i recently got into the fandom and i am 15, it all started from the idea of me being a wolf like creature and looked up things on deviantart and discovered, my parents are yet to know about this, but hopefully they support it because i love it.
I'm not the kind to rub it everyones faces, I just enjoy it because some of my friends draw some really cool furry art and its just a normal part of my life
im a female furry, and ive seen half as much men as i have women going fursuiting. and the guys mostly arent bad, theyre kind, understanding people and its very nice to be a part of them. i also respect your opinion, i dont agree nor dissagree ^^
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. But this documentary is very positive and was made to look deeper into the opinions and views of the furry fandom. For the haters out there, you've got no reason to insult people who are fursuiters, because their opinion will not change. There isn't anything wrong with furries or the fandom, but if you don't like it, you could be civil about it. There is no need to cause such an argument and give Curt a hard time.
Geez I've been a Friesen's I was 12 years old and I don't know why but I've kind of stopped thinking about it. But watching this totally makes me all pumped again : )
is it me or does that one guy in the black shirt both a red eye and a black or green eye? (do not get me wrong i think it is cool if he does. I am just wondering if i am seeing things.
Greetings, I was looking for videos of furries on youtube and I came along this fascinating and moving documentary. I am a fellow furry myself, even though I have never actually dressed up as my fursonas before. I'm kinda of shy about it.
I feel like that huge paragraph you typed out was the equivalent of "No, you" but with more spelling errors. I don't want to debate with you if you act/spell like you're still in high school (or middle school). I'm not saying all furries are bad - just the vast majority.
I am a furry and suited up long before I was even aware I was. I once dressed up as a makeshift costume of my fursona when we had a "theme-day" at school, the theme being "who we most want to be".
Amethiste Draconis Only in the furry fandom people are comfortable enough to do something so goofy. It's one of the few places where you don't have to worry about what other people think.
ok, yeah, if you look it up on anything your going to get Yiff pics, but not everyone in the fandom is like that! you have to look past what the social media and so on, and you will see what the fandom is all about! its about people that like (and not in the fucked up way) anthropomorphic creatures, like come on! there are a lot of anthropomorphic animals that people like and they dont have to be a furry! so please STFU and go do some research, when your done, come back and tell what you learned and where you got the info T.T
Jillian Tehrani Ohh ill tell you what ive learned alright, ive learned of nothing but homosexual fetish's made by perverted artist's who take interest in animal pornography, I will always hate your fandom for your sick and mild ways, given the fact that many children browse the internet, the majority of them end up with a ruined childhood, I for example had interest in Star-fox, so then I realized other people had interest in it to, only to find a shit ton of rule 34, hell that was in 2000, and it's still the same thing! Some furries may be cool and all with their art and such, but I will never forgive them. So in other words, Yiff in hell, Furfag. ┌∩┐(◣_◢)┌∩┐
@hollaythevampgurl123 Most furry conventions allow minors to attend in the presence of a parent or guardian, or with a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian. I recommend bringing them with you -- most furry cons are family-friendly and fun for anyone, furry or not! You can also find an abundance of panels and classes on fursuit building, if you are so interested.
Thank you soooo much for making this documentary!!(̂ ˃̥̥̥ ˑ̫ ˂̥̥̥ )̂ I'm in tears now because this documentary really explains the fandom and my feelings perfectly! I was always the ugly,dumb, weird kid through out all my school life. I've been bullied verbally, physically and mentally. Even at home no-one understands me and picks on me or ignores me. I know my family loves me; but, they don't show it the way my brain/personality needs it to be. You see, I have been diagnosed with Asperger and that apparently was the main cause for my weird personality that has made people confused, angry, disgust, frustrated, etc.They can only see the flaws in me when they don't really listen or pay attention, they see what their brain wants them to see( I guess?). At the same time It's what made me, me! I AM a good artist Social(but shy) Good with animals Very polite Kind, caring, sharing Resilient Driven Brave A Thinker Honest Respectful wise Creative Integrity NOTE: most of these a close friend,stranger, therapist, and some family members described me as.(I'm not lying or a narcissist) I would put positive; but I have depression because of so many things going bad because of the Asperger, so I haven't been positive for the last year or so. What has started to counter it is that I started really getting into the fandom when I saw someone on RUclips walking around in the suit making people of all ages smile and hug. I'm now designing my own suit so I can make people happy. I can't wait to meet new people and make friends. I will finally be able to really be happy with a purpose in my life with little to no anxiety. Maybe I can even get a job in the fandom!? P.S. Sorry for the very long post. The video just really brightened a bad day in this long year for me, and I wanted to tell you why and to thank you!＼(*T▽T*)／ Once again, thank you!
I don't have any professional or academic experience with documentaries, I just watch a lot of them. It seems like this was more of a casual for fun project, but it's kind of dull :( I do like how it is mostly interviews and hearing from real people, but I would have liked to seen a better mix of furry footage with the interview audio laid over that. With this I feel like it should be some kind of podcast since there isn't much relevant stuff to look at. I still enjoyed watching though!
why does everyone hate furries i don't see why there just like you but the second you find out there furries you diss and ridicule them why i just prefer the art style not the porn or the suits just the style if everyone saw the world through the eyes of a furry you would see we love all religions and people there is no racism or hatred towards the different so please take your troll jokes and leave
@1337SuperNewb I suppose it's not mandatory to have a fursona. It's just that our fursonas represent who we want to be...personality wise. Our fursonas are either just cuddly fuzzy version of us (or scaley , etc), or it's a representation of traits we want to be like, like being kind, confident, powerful, compassionate or even angry and ready to vent. Plus furries are into anthropomorphic animals. Animals that are like humans. We're already human, why wouldn't we make an animal side to us =)
@FL0D0S I don't think it's strange at all. Furry fandom is a very broad umbrella encompassing many different kinds of people who share an interest in the idea of the anthropomorphized animal. It lacks any central leadership or entry requirements. So really, if you feel you're a furry, you are one.
I've always liked furry art and cartoons wow I even remember I had a character back when I was like 11(name. Marvin), now I'm 13 and u know what I think I might like to join this crowd, just one question if anyone can answer. Were or how can I get a suit made or do I have to make my own. Thx :)
4:30 - 5:00 There you have it folks, they're not all obsessed, depraved maniacs. Just normal people with a common interest that they unfortunately feel the need to defend. It's the ones who take it too far and scream "LOOK AT ME" into the cameras that make the shy, normal ones look bad. Take the time to know someone before you judge them. I know that's a lot to ask from the general public, but still. They just like art ad costuming, just like trekkies collect figurines, draw and dress in costume
This is like gamers who love a mmo e.g. wow. escaping their world to be who they want to be. I'm 25 and Halloween is the closest thing so far that I'm going to get to this. I do love the furry art and ideas that comes out, art is wonderful and open.
is it strange to think like this: i like furry art (and steampunk, but that isn't relevant) but i don't consider myself a furry: i don't wear furry clothes or make art myself. then again, i only found about in january of this year. but if genetics would find a way to make real furries, i'd be one fo the first to sing up, although you will never see me in a suit. is this really that strange?
I've been a furry since I was young, about 10. I can say I've seen most sides of the community and I enjoy some more than others. There are weird and awkward fetishes wrapped up within the fandom, but there's a lot of good people within it all. TONS of people hate us for the sake of ignorance or just having something to hate and it's encourage through big media because we're different. It's like how in school the jocks bully the nerds.. It's all a bunch of immaturity..
I like how everyone is "disgusted" by these people. You do realize that there are some people who probably view your own personal likes as "disgusting". If you've been to Comic Con or an anime convention, you have personal likes for going to those. Even though a lot of people attend those conventions, there are still others that will call you disgusting simply because you go there. Its really sad how hypocritical people are myself included but I think this is very cool, cool costumes and artists
Well, there are websites where you can order in your very own unique Fursuit, the point is to have it be your Anthropomorphic version of YOU after all. But thing is to buy one costs a minimum of $2000, no mistakes in 0's there, minimum I'd say is $2000. To get the best quality and most customisable would be $8000. Making one would be expensive also, not as expensive as $2000 though, but with not knowing how to make one (I don't either, I am new to the furry scene) it may not look great.
I'll be the first to admit it, I hated furries for a long time. I hated the fandom because I didn't understand it. It turns out that one of my close friends had come out to me about it a few years ago. And you know what happened? My opinion of him didn't change at all. And that's when I realized that because someone enjoys something different than I do, does not mean that there is not any room for understanding or friendship. I have grown to respect the community and the people in it.
Eh, I am not a furry and to be honest I think this is strange..but at the same time it's quite interesting, they're not harming anybody, and they have fun and some of them find meaning in their life through this. All the power to you guys, enjoy your suits :)
ahah, of course! :D Most people don't own/wear costumes! They may just like the art or like talking to people who are generally nice. It's about doing only as much as you want, what it means to you is pretty much what matters : ) I'd check a forum, or website, and just see what stands out to you! Best wishes, ~Naridah
I have nothing but respect for Anonymous, and thats why I found it odd that they would hate on such an innocent community. I completely forgot of how much activity Anon does "for the lulz", and now understand that there was trolling a foot. I don't know how I missed it. Thanks, anyways. :)
+Dylan Murtagh Erm, so do furries? I've never heard of a furry who lives in his or her suit and I've actually not heard of a furry yet who believe he or she IS his or her character. You are you and your suit is your character who -could- be a representation of yourself but is still the character created over just every day going to work you. I have a Kaiju cosplay I made which could be considered a kind of fursuit. Do I think I'm a kaiju? Hell no I don't! when I put the costume on I'm an actor, a performer, an entertainer, but that suit comes off and I don't act like a kaiju just walking around my house or on the street. I'm an every day regular citizen, going to work by day, playing video games by night.
@FL0D0S it's a south park referance where Cartman tries to have a crossing betwen a pig and elephant and when they tell Chef they said it can't be done, he said "Oh children, haven't you heard that song from Loverboy? "Pig and elephand genes won't splice~"" etc. XP I really wish furries existed, I'd like a lil short tigress to keep me company and cuddle her when I feel like it.
A persona, or "Fursona", more specifically, is just their alter ego--or other identity that they claim as themselves. No, they don't pretend they are this animal they portray, but rather, play AS the animal, or anthromorph of an animal, or any species of life. They are perfectly coherent people, I assure you.
There isn't anything wrong with furries at all; I may not be a furry myself, but I respect them and I find the fanbase interesting(even though I am just learning about it). Also, I find it ironic that you say such an immature thing, due to the fact that your username is "Haywood Jablowme".
Well, I am not a suiter but I still wear certain things. I have gotten quite a bit of fire from the public just because I would occasionally wear a collar and of course, the tail. At times If I really want to, even the ears. It's become so abundant being attacked by people that I've found it to become quite laughable, I will say thanks to those giving me grief, I have grown tougher and stronger with my own willpower. I never been so awakened within myself until I became well, a furry. amazing.
i think its fantastic. there all having a good time and it doesnt hurt anyone. good on em.
finally someone with some sense :)
All hail the one with a brain!
Holy shit I found one. You sir are an amazing person
reagan bone you my freind, are a rare breed
reagan bone yes sir! Finally a level headed, open minded person. You have my respect.
We aren't fetish. Its just art
We are there to be who we are and to be proud of our Furry Family and to have fun.
I'm discouraged by all the acrimony in the comments. Not that I'm surprised -- I expected it from RUclips. But even some of those speaking out in defense of this documentary are making fools of themselves now. I put this video here so people could learn about something interesting, not so it could degenerate in to a collective temper tantrum. Act like adults, or I will delete or disable comments. And thank you to those who are providing civil feedback, positive and negative - I do read it. ~Curt
I think the real reason people think we're obsessed with sex is because they can't stop thinking about it, that and the media focused on the sexual parts of the fandom, why? Because sex sells.
true true, I can see that, and you're probably really confused cus your comment Is so old lol
YES
I know right us furries need a break
No, you don't like "sex" you like weird fetishes that no one else likes, so that's bull.
ghhjnb ghjn
Furries have the exact same fetishes as normal people.
Except the furry part
The furry fandom is more respectable then the MLP fandom, imo
Very much so. As if being middle aged men and fapping to a little girl show isn't fucked enough, I lost all respect for the MLP fandom when they made porn of that handicapped kids character (fuck rule 34, some shit really is off limits). Furries are generally pretty cool people. And even if you're not into the fetishistic side of it you can still appreciate the awesome original characters people come up with, and the thousands of dollars and hours people put into the art (drawings, music, fursuits etc)
+Zachariah Baldwin oh come the fuck on why do I stereously has feeling for DRAGGONS especially toothless from httyd and I've been feeling this for awhile now pls try to help me !!!!!!!!
if it helps can I appologise for the mlp fandom? some of us aren't all bad but I have to say sorry for the ones that are
+Zachariah Baldwin Hey, look, not all Bronies are that bad. honestly, people will listen more to the vocal minority rather than the chilled majority. I was more reluctant to admit I was a furry Becuase being a Brony, they guessed it, Becuase I love cartoons, but a furry? My family thought I'd Fuck animals, scared I would abduct rape and kill children, just be a general creep! Is that true? No. Am I a furry? Yes! Am I going to continue to be a furry Brony and enjoy both fandoms regardless of the obvious creep shit that poisons any fandom? Hell yes!
Stop being judgemental, Becuase people will always see us like you see bronies, porn addicted, fetish feeding, child raping neck beards. We don't need more of that than there already is. :\
+Basler Jones loool there's a huge overlap of the two dude
Every body hating on furries, go look at some videos of telephone. Then get back to me and tell me what's so bad about an adorable, amazing dancing angel dragon that raises money for charity.
trueeeee
Chloe Elizabeth I don't know how anyone can hate furries after seeing Telephone. Coolest damn fursuiter ever.
Chloe Elizabeth I showed a video of telephone to a hater and he is like "Why are you showing me a video of a fucking furry?"
I am a furry I sometimes regret it. Because of the porn it is all of the cancer in the world
Nate g You seem insecure about this fandom. Would you care to tell us more?
I got into furries when I was 8. I loved animals and I always had like a spirit animal connection with them. I remember one day, when I came out to a friend that I'm. A furry. He literatly tried to prevent me from growing a tail. But Ever since then, cats, wolf's, pandas, cheetahs, bears, lions, fox, and dogs have always been my insperatikn. Hopefully one day I can go to further convention in 2015
I think he ment that his friend thought he would grow a tail.
you know the more i know about furries the less i think they are weird.... sometimes I think i might be a furry
sucks to be you
Yeah forget what I said
Travis Wesley dude don't be mean to the person they did nothing to you so why start a fight.
benafleck aflack They aren't any more weird than other fandoms. They are unique though because they are fans of the creators in the fandom rather than a specific series (i.e. movie, show, performance, comic, book).
I feel lucky to live in a country that has little knowledge of this fandom, simply because I'm less likely to get harassed! They need to ask before making a judgment and I find that it is imperative that a good impression is made.
From a young age I was pretending and creating worlds in my head, from Rupert the bear, to The wombles, Pokemon to anime (The Cat returns and Tokyo Mew Mew most notably) - I made ears, tails and collars, and wore them everywhere I could - eventually, I discovered this fandom and never looked back, I'm building my own suit from scratch and the positive feedback I've gotten from people just seeing me carry the incomplete head around is heartwarming.
But as a young Female I may have some leeway, I think males get a much more stigmatised experience of this fandom, not unlike the Male 'brony'.
(It's difficult to comprehend the level of casual hate and degradation people are capable of, to a group that in it's very essence is accepting and diverse - to humans in general -What manner of person needs to humiliate and antagonise another, in order to justify their own outlook on life?I wish people could see the impact these silly, nasty words have on the recieving party, maybe then they would take a moment to reflect on themselves and what they want from life.)
Heresy.
I agree- I think if people actually knew what it was about then they'd be at least grudgingly tolerant of it :P
I mean, at school once when we first started in High School we had to do the whole "Show and Tell" thing to describe what we were like and we had to make a Powerpoint- so in it I explained that I was part of the furry fandom and explained what that was and it was literally just
"It's people who have an animal, normally with abnormal colouring or abilities, to represent themselves. These people draw art of this alterego and some people even make costumes of it and go to things called cons [insert brief explanation of cons here] where they can participate in costume competitions and the like
"Others also animate their characters into episodes or short videos and some made plushies and the like, furthermore some people write stories or comics about their alterego,"
And, I kid you not, with that paragraph the whole class wanted to be a furry- I showed them some art and animations and everyone was like, "So someone made this from home? These look like official works!" and stuff
And that whole vibe stayed until when I left school 5 years later :P I think a good half of the class ended up starting up art because of that PowerPoint which is awesome :D
I love furries!!! I just want to hug all the furries !!!🐶🐯🐻🐼❤️❤️❤️
I want to light their suits on fire
+Dylan Murtagh do you need therapy?
+Am3trIne why 😭
Why not join the fandom?
@@RatoftheSupremeRodentTakeover not All yeah
4:01 WTF they doing in backround ?
The bald guys glasses are fascinating.
You like women? Great
You like man? Great
You like furry? Great
You like plant? Great
I like oxygen
Ilike 2020
My sir, what a distinctive level of maturity you have there. It brings me back to my middle school years...
They exist, but the fandom tends to be primarily male.
ive been involved in the fur community since i was 11 or 12 when i was 10 i was harrassed and bullied alot and called a freak and when i got into the fur community i found my place i had another family to go to when i was in need im now much happier and i hate when people talk down on furs we arent hurting everyone and this documentery shows we are just having fun finding another way through life im 16 yr old girl who has hard time and id like to say thank you for everything you all do!!
The only furry who doesn't piss me off here is 2 the Ranting Gryphon.
I always kind of wondered about the fandom, and I'm seeing that it's a way to kind of express who you are without being scared. I like it.
Can your fursona be part mythical creature?
+GeekGamer
There are lots of dragons, unicorns, and made up animals in the fandom.
Raistlin600
Thank you :)
+GeekGamer Yes.
Definitely!
I wanna be a owl for some reason
I do it because of all the love I can get, and give! Children especially loves furries, when they see a fursuiter most of them wants to talk to them and give them hugs.
And fursuiters gets hugs all the time, and you get to see people smile just because you are around them. It's the best thing ever to make another person smile.
I'm a furry because I want to make people smile, even if they think i'm weird. if they get any joy out of it, it's worth it.
huh, don`t like the documentary too much...Too many interviews, not enough footage of furries or other related imagery.
Dude, this doc is exactly what we need to tell ppl what furry is. May I make a small suggestion however?; Add some b-roll or vista shots to cut away to during the talking. Show some activity! Aside from that, I give you high Kudos for making this. A good edit.
Good for you hunny!!!! If more people would just realize that furries are nothing more than just another community, there wouldn't be so much hate. I'm so glad that your friend is a furry. It looks like it opened your eyes to being more open-minded and there needs to be alot more of that. Not just with furries but with race, religion, and so on. I'm glad for you, sweetness!!!
4:01
Dude just starts hugging the mans ass in the background.
Like what the shit.
Not a furry myself, never looked into it. but i have really enjoyed this documentry, good work man.
thank you so much for putting this on the tube lots of people dont know what furries are really like they just think they are what the CSI show or the Tabu show says they are
10:49 - 11:09 this is a sentence that comes into my book of amazing sentences.
+Magnux01 really
Are you going to make any more of this?
It has been 2 year since I joined the fandom but I haven't doing anything to . . . contribute to the fandom. I cant draw. I like writing but I find it hard to write stores with furries. I'm not good at putting detail in my writing. Hope I can find a way to contribute to the fandom.
The tickling scene going on in the background at 3:20 (and continuing during the interview) makes me think that despite the claims to the contrary, part of the big attraction of being a furry character is to be able to play around sexually in various kooky ways - in addition to the usual statements of how it's fun and cute. And of course, going to a fur convention provides you with a whole bunch of folks to potentially play around with. But this is the same attraction that Mardi Gras and Halloween can have too, for people who want to think that way.
Tickling = Sex? The Heck is wrong with you?
Amethiste Draconis well dim darn fiddly foodles the heck is wrong with that silly potato eater!?
What is sexual about tickles?
Sir, I salute you. People like you give me faith in humanity. :3
Omg xD u have no idea how long I'v been waiting for a video like this!!! That actually describes fandom better than I can in my own words... Now ik they say its every where but I havnt heard of any anthrocon in Michigan Dx
Matt Davis! how did you find him under all the fans?
Uncle Kage? have you ever engaged in a life or death experience? I know that you say that you have been engaged in experiences that could result in life or death. but have you experienced a ''one on one'' duel with swords? Regardless of the fandom. . i'm just wondering if you ever experienced a "One on One'' duel
dont get discouraged about the furry fandom, i recently got into the fandom and i am 15, it all started from the idea of me being a wolf like creature and looked up things on deviantart and discovered, my parents are yet to know about this, but hopefully they support it because i love it.
I'm not the kind to rub it everyones faces, I just enjoy it because some of my friends draw some really cool furry art and its just a normal part of my life
im a female furry, and ive seen half as much men as i have women going fursuiting. and the guys mostly arent bad, theyre kind, understanding people and its very nice to be a part of them. i also respect your opinion, i dont agree nor dissagree ^^
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. But this documentary is very positive and was made to look deeper into the opinions and views of the furry fandom. For the haters out there, you've got no reason to insult people who are fursuiters, because their opinion will not change. There isn't anything wrong with furries or the fandom, but if you don't like it, you could be civil about it. There is no need to cause such an argument and give Curt a hard time.
Thank you so much :) Props to you for having an open mind :D
Just watching this so i can appreciate the fandom more. Looks pretty cool actually :P
Geez I've been a Friesen's I was 12 years old and I don't know why but I've kind of stopped thinking about it. But watching this totally makes me all pumped again : )
is it me or does that one guy in the black shirt both a red eye and a black or green eye? (do not get me wrong i think it is cool if he does. I am just wondering if i am seeing things.
Might be colour contacts :3 I see what you mean. You're quite observant, I had to look back after I read your comment to check.
Hey...what are they doing to the guy in the background...? 3:19
Greetings, I was looking for videos of furries on youtube and I came along this fascinating and moving documentary.
I am a fellow furry myself, even though I have never actually dressed up as my fursonas before. I'm kinda of shy about it.
what are some good websites i can go to to get a fur suite because i am no sewer
You should start with a partial! It's super sad if you get a fullsuit, then suddenly it doesn't fit anymore :P
I feel like that huge paragraph you typed out was the equivalent of "No, you" but with more spelling errors.
I don't want to debate with you if you act/spell like you're still in high school (or middle school).
I'm not saying all furries are bad - just the vast majority.
I am a furry and suited up long before I was even aware I was. I once dressed up as a makeshift costume of my fursona when we had a "theme-day" at school, the theme being "who we most want to be".
3:45 Background, Only in the Furry Fandom would you see a tickle attack in public :)
Amethiste Draconis Only in the furry fandom people are comfortable enough to do something so goofy. It's one of the few places where you don't have to worry about what other people think.
And so long as things stay that way, you won't fall into the void that seems to have consumed most other furries out there.
Also it NOT A FETISH! I like being a furry because I can draw them and the suits are cute! I didn't think anything sex like with them
Cut the bullshit, if you look up FURRY on google images, tell me its not a fetish.
ok, yeah, if you look it up on anything your going to get Yiff pics, but not everyone in the fandom is like that! you have to look past what the social media and so on, and you will see what the fandom is all about! its about people that like (and not in the fucked up way) anthropomorphic creatures, like come on! there are a lot of anthropomorphic animals that people like and they dont have to be a furry! so please STFU and go do some research, when your done, come back and tell what you learned and where you got the info T.T
Jillian Tehrani Ohh ill tell you what ive learned alright, ive learned of nothing but homosexual fetish's made by perverted artist's who take interest in animal pornography, I will always hate your fandom for your sick and mild ways, given the fact that many children browse the internet, the majority of them end up with a ruined childhood, I for example had interest in Star-fox, so then I realized other people had interest in it to, only to find a shit ton of rule 34, hell that was in 2000, and it's still the same thing! Some furries may be cool and all with their art and such, but I will never forgive them.
So in other words, Yiff in hell, Furfag.
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Brian Cotter It's sad that you'll let a small percentage of people ruin a whole community.
Small? Small doesn't even, DESCRIBE IT.
Also, stop filling my inbox with these replies, its getting annoying.
@hollaythevampgurl123 Most furry conventions allow minors to attend in the presence of a parent or guardian, or with a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian. I recommend bringing them with you -- most furry cons are family-friendly and fun for anyone, furry or not! You can also find an abundance of panels and classes on fursuit building, if you are so interested.
Thank you soooo much for making this documentary!!(̂ ˃̥̥̥ ˑ̫ ˂̥̥̥ )̂ I'm in tears now because this documentary really explains the fandom and my feelings perfectly! I was always the ugly,dumb, weird kid through out all my school life. I've been bullied verbally, physically and mentally. Even at home no-one understands me and picks on me or ignores me. I know my family loves me; but, they don't show it the way my brain/personality needs it to be. You see, I have been diagnosed with Asperger and that apparently was the main cause for my weird personality that has made people confused, angry, disgust, frustrated, etc.They can only see the flaws in me when they don't really listen or pay attention, they see what their brain wants them to see( I guess?). At the same time It's what made me, me!
I AM
a good artist
Social(but shy)
Good with animals
Very polite
Kind, caring, sharing
Resilient
Driven
Brave
A Thinker
Honest
Respectful
wise
Creative
Integrity
NOTE: most of these a close friend,stranger, therapist, and some family members described me as.(I'm not lying or a narcissist)
I would put positive; but I have depression because of so many things going bad because of the Asperger, so I haven't been positive for the last year or so. What has started to counter it is that I started really getting into the fandom when I saw someone on RUclips walking around in the suit making people of all ages smile and hug. I'm now designing my own suit so I can make people happy. I can't wait to meet new people and make friends. I will finally be able to really be happy with a purpose in my life with little to no anxiety. Maybe I can even get a job in the fandom!?
P.S. Sorry for the very long post. The video just really brightened a bad day in this long year for me, and I wanted to tell you why and to thank you!＼(*T▽T*)／ Once again, thank you!
I'll support you
As long as you wear a mask, you can be your fursona and be anyone you want to be.
I don't have any professional or academic experience with documentaries, I just watch a lot of them. It seems like this was more of a casual for fun project, but it's kind of dull :( I do like how it is mostly interviews and hearing from real people, but I would have liked to seen a better mix of furry footage with the interview audio laid over that. With this I feel like it should be some kind of podcast since there isn't much relevant stuff to look at. I still enjoyed watching though!
How do you make the mask?
I don't know. :\ I know they don't like furries, and I know I have dislikes about other fandoms and such but I dunno.
I think if a hater posts a negative comment on your videos you should just delete the comment and block them
why does everyone hate furries i don't see why there just like you but the second you find out there furries you diss and ridicule them why i just prefer the art style not the porn or the suits just the style if everyone saw the world through the eyes of a furry you would see we love all religions and people there is no racism or hatred towards the different so please take your troll jokes and leave
Out of curiosity, why have an alter-ego at all? Why be a furry instead of being yourself at any given moment in time?
@1337SuperNewb
I suppose it's not mandatory to have a fursona. It's just that our fursonas represent who we want to be...personality wise. Our fursonas are either just cuddly fuzzy version of us (or scaley , etc), or it's a representation of traits we want to be like, like being kind, confident, powerful, compassionate or even angry and ready to vent. Plus furries are into anthropomorphic animals. Animals that are like humans. We're already human, why wouldn't we make an animal side to us =)
If you could be any animal which one would you be?
@FL0D0S I don't think it's strange at all. Furry fandom is a very broad umbrella encompassing many different kinds of people who share an interest in the idea of the anthropomorphized animal. It lacks any central leadership or entry requirements. So really, if you feel you're a furry, you are one.
I've always liked furry art and cartoons wow I even remember I had a character back when I was like 11(name. Marvin), now I'm 13 and u know what I think I might like to join this crowd, just one question if anyone can answer. Were or how can I get a suit made or do I have to make my own. Thx :)
4:30 - 5:00 There you have it folks, they're not all obsessed, depraved maniacs. Just normal people with a common interest that they unfortunately feel the need to defend. It's the ones who take it too far and scream "LOOK AT ME" into the cameras that make the shy, normal ones look bad. Take the time to know someone before you judge them. I know that's a lot to ask from the general public, but still. They just like art ad costuming, just like trekkies collect figurines, draw and dress in costume
This is like gamers who love a mmo e.g. wow. escaping their world to be who they want to be.
I'm 25 and Halloween is the closest thing so far that I'm going to get to this.
I do love the furry art and ideas that comes out, art is wonderful and open.
is it strange to think like this: i like furry art (and steampunk, but that isn't relevant) but i don't consider myself a furry: i don't wear furry clothes or make art myself. then again, i only found about in january of this year. but if genetics would find a way to make real furries, i'd be one fo the first to sing up, although you will never see me in a suit. is this really that strange?
I've been a furry since I was young, about 10. I can say I've seen most sides of the community and I enjoy some more than others. There are weird and awkward fetishes wrapped up within the fandom, but there's a lot of good people within it all. TONS of people hate us for the sake of ignorance or just having something to hate and it's encourage through big media because we're different. It's like how in school the jocks bully the nerds.. It's all a bunch of immaturity..
I like how everyone is "disgusted" by these people. You do realize that there are some people who probably view your own personal likes as "disgusting". If you've been to Comic Con or an anime convention, you have personal likes for going to those. Even though a lot of people attend those conventions, there are still others that will call you disgusting simply because you go there. Its really sad how hypocritical people are myself included but I think this is very cool, cool costumes and artists
theres fandoms I don't like as well, but you'll never see me openly hating them, I just ignore them
I'm glad we share in a noble mission.
true. you know what i think? we furries are a family, and no haters or mean comments can bring us down. i say, if they cant beat us, goin us :)
Well, there are websites where you can order in your very own unique Fursuit, the point is to have it be your Anthropomorphic version of YOU after all. But thing is to buy one costs a minimum of $2000, no mistakes in 0's there, minimum I'd say is $2000. To get the best quality and most customisable would be $8000. Making one would be expensive also, not as expensive as $2000 though, but with not knowing how to make one (I don't either, I am new to the furry scene) it may not look great.
Wheres part 3???
Reminds me of an old brony phrase, "I came for the show, I stayed for the community."
I'll be the first to admit it, I hated furries for a long time. I hated the fandom because I didn't understand it. It turns out that one of my close friends had come out to me about it a few years ago. And you know what happened? My opinion of him didn't change at all. And that's when I realized that because someone enjoys something different than I do, does not mean that there is not any room for understanding or friendship. I have grown to respect the community and the people in it.
I wasn't complaining about getting trolled, if someone trolls the furries, I counter troll them and laugh as they get angry about it.
3:19 moslestation in progress?
can you buy these suits? Not much of a seamstress
Eh, I am not a furry and to be honest I think this is strange..but at the same time it's quite interesting, they're not harming anybody, and they have fun and some of them find meaning in their life through this. All the power to you guys, enjoy your suits :)
@Allenrythe umm... It looks like somebody's knees being tickled. I don't know O.o
ahah, of course! :D
Most people don't own/wear costumes! They may just like the art or like talking to people who are generally nice. It's about doing only as much as you want, what it means to you is pretty much what matters : )
I'd check a forum, or website, and just see what stands out to you!
Best wishes,
~Naridah
I have nothing but respect for Anonymous, and thats why I found it odd that they would hate on such an innocent community. I completely forgot of how much activity Anon does "for the lulz", and now understand that there was trolling a foot. I don't know how I missed it. Thanks, anyways. :)
Almost all your sports mascots are furries. Disney's characters are furries. They are anthropomorphic beings.
but they take off the costume after the game
Disney characters aren't real
+Dylan Murtagh
Erm, so do furries? I've never heard of a furry who lives in his or her suit and I've actually not heard of a furry yet who believe he or she IS his or her character. You are you and your suit is your character who -could- be a representation of yourself but is still the character created over just every day going to work you. I have a Kaiju cosplay I made which could be considered a kind of fursuit. Do I think I'm a kaiju? Hell no I don't! when I put the costume on I'm an actor, a performer, an entertainer, but that suit comes off and I don't act like a kaiju just walking around my house or on the street. I'm an every day regular citizen, going to work by day, playing video games by night.
+Dylan Murtagh and we take off our suits when it is not appropriate to have it on.
@curtpehrson thanks for responding! adn thanks for the anser itself, it cleared up a lot!
3:21 what's going on in the background?
Looks like a..tickle fight..?
I have an Asian style wolf mask and wig. I love the idea of becoming my white wolf. But I do not see myself in a fur suit. Am I a furry?
If people could just accept that different people like different things, the world would be a much better place.
12:11
That guy literally read my mind. That's how i've explained the yiffy part to people who ask.
@FL0D0S it's a south park referance where Cartman tries to have a crossing betwen a pig and elephant and when they tell Chef they said it can't be done, he said "Oh children, haven't you heard that song from Loverboy? "Pig and elephand genes won't splice~"" etc. XP
I really wish furries existed, I'd like a lil short tigress to keep me company and cuddle her when I feel like it.
Spoken like a true forever alone.
Takes one to know one, buddy!
That is cool. And very inspiring. Thank you.
A persona, or "Fursona", more specifically, is just their alter ego--or other identity that they claim as themselves. No, they don't pretend they are this animal they portray, but rather, play AS the animal, or anthromorph of an animal, or any species of life. They are perfectly coherent people, I assure you.
The cats name is charly. Charlyoddsox. shes my OC.
People envy what they lack, be it fun, an identity or acceptance
There isn't anything wrong with furries at all; I may not be a furry myself, but I respect them and I find the fanbase interesting(even though I am just learning about it). Also, I find it ironic that you say such an immature thing, due to the fact that your username is "Haywood Jablowme".
Are foxes really the most common fursona.
Does he ever try to kill batman
Well, I am not a suiter but I still wear certain things. I have gotten quite a bit of fire from the public just because I would occasionally wear a collar and of course, the tail. At times If I really want to, even the ears. It's become so abundant being attacked by people that I've found it to become quite laughable, I will say thanks to those giving me grief, I have grown tougher and stronger with my own willpower. I never been so awakened within myself until I became well, a furry. amazing.
darn it! my comment was supposed to be a reply to Ebebe but it didn't post as a reply!