Any Otakus and furries here?

[JakeSully]

I am a furry/otaku myself since i was young when i laid eyes on Cleo from Heathcliff/Cheetara and Pumaraya on Thundercats and been an Otaku since i saw Voltron with Grimm's fairy tales with Jack and The Beanstalk 1974 on TV as a kid.

I'm also a brony as well.

[CyberCubed]

Dear god no, furries is where I draw the line.

I can understand finding anime/comic girls good looking or attractive, but once you move into furry territory I immediately shut the door.

[JakeSully]

Dear god no, furries is where I draw the line.

I can understand finding anime/comic girls good looking or attractive, but once you move into furry territory I immediately shut the door.

But would you compare furries to Otakus?

Furries are fans of anthros and animal humanoids

[Leo656]

There's most likely tons of them here but I think it's naive to expect any of them to "out" themselves given the general climate around here.

See Cubed's reaction above. :lol:

[JakeSully]

Any bronies as well?

[TigerClaw]

TMNT kind of sort of falls in the Furry Fandom, They would be in the Scalies category.

You'll find lots of TMNT stuff in furry art sites, And most that are NSFW.

[Leo656]

Any bronies as well?

I like the show but I don't think I'd label myself.

[JakeSully]

TMNT kind of sort of falls in the Furry Fandom, They would be in the Scalies category.

That's right.

And what about semi-anime since it's drawn in Japan sometimes.

[Davetello]

Had no clue what any of these terms mean, but I do like anime and manga, although not to an obsessive extent. I've seen Monster and Death Note.

[JakeSully]

Otaku is japanese for hardcore anime fan and furry means a person with an interest for anthro animal people and humanoid animal beings and brony means a male who likes My Little Pony friendship is Magic.

[Davetello]

Otaku is japanese for hardcore anime fan and furry means a person with an interest for anthro animal people and humanoid animal beings and brony means a male who likes My Little Pony friendship is Magic.

Thanks, I know that now because I googled the terms. :)

[turtlefanforever]

I'm not one of ya, but right on for coming out with it man. Respect. You probably won't get many people here to admit it, and if they did I can't imagine the talks you guys would have in the thread be in like with the rules here at the drome :trazz:

[TigerClaw]

There are people who like looking at Furry Art, But are not Furries, They just like it cause it looks cool.

[Leo656]

There are people who like looking at Furry Art, But are not Furries, They just like it cause it looks cool.

True story, I know lots of folks like that. They look at it but don't wank to it.

Don't bother me either way, whatever makes you happy.

[kungfufrogz]

I'm not sure this is the place for asking this stuff. Isn't this a TMNT forum? Shouldn't this be about TMNT? Go to a furry forum if you wanna talk about furries. Don't talk about it here,man!

[JakeSully]

What about if someone likes anime art and they aren't otakus and all that?

Well frogz, TMNT is popular with both Otakus and Furries you know.

And Leo would you say the same about anime is that not all wank to anime especially the tentacle stuff?

[Netkeeper]

The turtles are anthropomorphic animals no matter which way you slice it -- asking for the furries here isn't that farfetched.

You can probably consider me a furry. I frequent furry sites, draw furry art, I do furry RP, I like a lot of shows/games that feature anthropomorphic animals, and I have a lot of friends in the fandom -- I just don't do the fursona thing. Tried it in the past. It was really awkward and I didn't like it.

That said, bronies are awful and disgusting. MLP is just fine, it's a cute show, but brony culture is the worst. Also, don't call yourself an otaku. It's a derogatory term, not a good one. Don't be proud of that.

[Davetello]

I'm not sure this is the place for asking this stuff. Isn't this a TMNT forum? Shouldn't this be about TMNT? Go to a furry forum if you wanna talk about furries. Don't talk about it here,man!

This is the "Everything Else" section, hence he's discussing something unrelated to the turtles.

[kungfufrogz]

This is the "Everything Else" section, hence he's discussing something unrelated to the turtles.
Ah. I see. Never mind
Sorry i'm new here lol

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Actually, this is the PERFECT place for that. It's the Everything Else section of the General Discussion (non-TMNT) forums, and since TMNT IS a fandom with many "scalies" as the ones who are into our reptilian heroes are termed, then what's wrong with that? I'll go ahead and out myself here as being somewhat of a furry/scalie- but only with a few specific frnachises. I DO occasionally find myself drwn to certain anthro characters, not as a general thing, but just certain ones that appeal to me as a CHARACTER, not because of their animal/anthro qualities.

I've also got a high respect for some of the artists and writers who write/draw fan-pics/fics of some of my favorite characters, because they ARE talented people, and I can appreciate their works both for the subjects being depicted and for the time, effort, and talent that went into them. I don't really "get my jollies" from any of it (see my post regarding porn in the "no on social media" thread in this section) but I DO appreciate it for its own sake as art or literature. Three years ago, I would have never even been interested in that sort of thing, but having found some really good ones on Deviant Art and fan-fiction.net, I've come to appreciate and respect the works of these folks, and I have no qualms about adding myself into the ranks, if it simply means that I feel "attracted" to the qualities of certain "furry" or "scaly" characters.

Also, I think I married a human (gijinka!) version of Mikey. My other half is so much like my favorite turtle it's almost scary at times....:trazz: :twink::tlol::toops:

[TigerClaw]

Actually, this is the PERFECT place for that. It's the Everything Else section of the General Discussion (non-TMNT) forums, and since TMNT IS a fandom with many "scalies" as the ones who are into our reptilian heroes are termed, then what's wrong with that? I'll go ahead and out myself here as being somewhat of a furry/scalie- but only with a few specific frnachises. I DO occasionally find myself drwn to certain anthro characters, not as a general thing, but just certain ones that appeal to me as a CHARACTER, not because of their animal/anthro qualities.

I've also got a high respect for some of the artists and writers who write/draw fan-pics/fics of some of my favorite characters, because they ARE talented people, and I can appreciate their works both for the subjects being depicted and for the time, effort, and talent that went into them. I don't really "get my jollies" from any of it (see my post regarding porn in the "no on social media" thread in this section) but I DO appreciate it for its own sake as art or literature. Three years ago, I would have never even been interested in that sort of thing, but having found some really good ones on Deviant Art and fan-fiction.net, I've come to appreciate and respect the works of these folks, and I have no qualms about adding myself into the ranks, if it simply means that I feel "attracted" to the qualities of certain "furry" or "scaly" characters.

Also, I think I married a human (gijinka!) version of Mikey. My other half is so much like my favorite turtle it's almost scary at times....:trazz: :twink::tlol::toops:
Mona Lisa is the most popular character for all those into Scalies, You'll find tons of Fan Art, Which also includes some NSFW.

[Davetello]

Ah. I see. Never mind
Sorry i'm new here lol

No problem man. Keep posting anyway, always great to have new people.

[DarkFell]

I like furries but I wouldn't totally label myself as one just yet. Drawing the anthro art is neat in it's own way.
I do cosplays and watch a few anime shows, movies, read a few manga novels
and would play anime based games but I wouldn't consider myself to a full blown otaku either.

[kungfufrogz]

No problem man. Keep posting anyway, always great to have new people.

Thanks! :tsmile:

[Davetello]

Thanks! :tsmile:

No probs. Always great to see new people, as said. I'm going offline soon but hope to see you around.

[Leo656]

I guess I'd label the phenomenon "silly but harmless". I know some people are really violently against that kind of thing but I don't see who it hurts.

Many of my favorite female cartoon and comics characters would fall into that category so it'd be hypocritical of me to throw stones. And it's a cartoon character either way, so the rest is just a matter of degree. Whether a person likes Jessica Rabbit or Cheetara, there's not much dissimilar there.

I confess that even though my wife and I have seen every episode of MLP:FiM, neither of us has ever had a conversation about it with anyone else so I have no idea what the fans or "culture" are like. It's just a good show.

[JakeSully]

I like furries but I wouldn't totally label myself as one just yet. Drawing the anthro art is neat in it's own way.
I do cosplays and watch a few anime shows, movies, read a few manga novels
and would play anime based games but I wouldn't consider myself to a full blown otaku either.

Your not a brony either right?

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Mona Lisa is the most popular character for all those into Scalies, You'll find tons of Fan Art, Which also includes some NSFW.


Yeas, I'm well aware of this, as I not only have a DA account, but am a member of several TMNT-based fan-clubs there. Some of my faves have been of her and Raph together- some NSFW.....


I guess I'd label the phenomenon "silly but harmless". I know some people are really violently against that kind of thing but I don't see who it hurts.

Many of my favorite female cartoon and comics characters would fall into that category so it'd be hypocritical of me to throw stones. And it's a cartoon character either way, so the rest is just a matter of degree. Whether a person likes Jessica Rabbit or Cheetara, there's not much dissimilar there.


Um, Leo- Jessica Rabbit is actually a (toon) HUMAN. She's just married to Roger. Not technically a furry.

[Netkeeper]

I confess that even though my wife and I have seen every episode of MLP:FiM, neither of us has ever had a conversation about it with anyone else so I have no idea what the fans or "culture" are like. It's just a good show.
You definitely dodged a bullet there. They're pretty gross. This [really NSFW] Twitter account contains brony quotes and should tell you most of what you didn't need to know. (https://twitter.com/mlp_txt)

[Leo656]

Um, Leo- Jessica Rabbit is actually a (toon) HUMAN. She's just married to Roger. Not technically a furry.

You missed the part where I said it's a cartoon character either way, so the rest (furry or human) was just a matter of degree. :)

You definitely dodged a bullet there. They're pretty gross. This [really NSFW] Twitter account contains brony quotes and should tell you most of what you didn't need to know. (https://twitter.com/mlp_txt)

Wow, from Zero to WTF in ten seconds flat.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Ah, sorry- I thought you were just lumping her in with other anthro toon ladies. It wasn't quite clear in your post.

[Davetello]

I decided to google My Little Pony since you mentioned it, and I saw the wiki page of voice actress Andrea Libman. After viewing her images I have to say she's very beautiful :)

[Leo656]

I decided to google My Little Pony since you mentioned it, and I saw the wiki page of voice actress Andrea Libman. After viewing her images I have to say she's very beautiful :)

I'll agree with that. :) Not my favorite character on the show but Andrea herself is cute.

[pennydreadful]

This thread's probably gonna get real judgemental real quick. :lol:

I wouldn't call myself an otaku or a furry - I just like what I like. Some of those things are to do with anime and Japanese culture, some of those things are to do with furry art and the furry community.

There are some terrific artists in the furry community - regardless, I don't see any problem with it. Being a furry ain't synonymous with pulling a Mr Hands - as long as you're not taking it that far, I really can't figure out what the issue is. People just like to take shots at furries because they're considered an easy target. *shrugs*

[Davetello]

I'll agree with that. :) Not my favorite character on the show but Andrea herself is cute.

Had never heard of her. Physically speaking she's right up my street.

[Leo656]

This thread's probably gonna get real judgemental real quick. :lol:


You ain't f*ckin' kiddin', sister. There's no "e" in "judgmental". Straighten up and fly right.

[pennydreadful]

I swear both Google and spellcheck are telling me different. Maybe it's a regional thing? I know I have to drop the 'u' from a lot of words when I post here to fit with the Americanized spelling.

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/judgemental


ps - I'll spell words how I want! You're not my real dad! :P:P:P

[Davetello]

There is an 'e' in judgemental. We're not all from the USA :)

[Leo656]

If someone isn't from the USA they're not supposed to be dictating policy on anything except soccer and crumpets, sailor. 8)

[Davetello]

If someone isn't from the USA they're not supposed to be dictating policy on anything except soccer and crumpets, sailor. 8)

Every time I use the word 'soccer' on here I feel like I have to take a shower to wipe away the decay :lol:

[pennydreadful]

If someone isn't from the USA they're not supposed to be dictating policy on anything except soccer and crumpets, sailor. 8)

Ya gotta know what a crumpet is to understand cricket. And regional spelling. :lol:

[Davetello]

Ya gotta know what a crumpet is to understand cricket. And regional spelling. :lol:

Cricket, now that IS garbage. Raph's right.

[Leo656]

It's better than gridiron, what? :)

[DarkFell]

Your not a brony either right?
Nope. I'm not a brony. I'm a chick and MLP isn't much of my thing.

[ssjup81]

Otaku is japanese for hardcore anime fan and furry means a person with an interest for anthro animal people and humanoid animal beings and brony means a male who likes My Little Pony friendship is Magic.Actually, an otaku is a hardcore fan of anything. For example, Shinichi's character of Detective Conan is considered a "Holmes Otaku" because he's an extreme fan of Sherlock Holmes.

[Leo656]

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/GD6qtc2_AQA/hqdefault.jpg

[MsMarvelDuckie]

If that's the case, then I'm an otaku of TMNT, Marvel comics, and dark elves....

[pennydreadful]

Cricket, now that IS garbage. Raph's right.

It's better than gridiron, what? :)

Sports talk. :-?

http://media.tumblr.com/f5909d15d23a8e625d174bb040b3f99f/tumblr_inline_mgbrnnoRdm1rcykh5.gif

[Leo656]

I was merely posturing. I dunno jack about sports games.

[pennydreadful]

This poor thread deviated from topic very quickly... I blame all the sensible people being asleep. :lol:

Back on topic slightly, anyone who grew up in the 80s or 90s was exposed to a huge array of anthro characters - several of whom were very attractive females. The gateway to furrydom was planted inside our childhood entertainment.

I don't think I've ever met a straight guy who didn't find Cheetara attractive.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Or Mona Lisa. There must be a reason there's so much fan art of her on DA.

[TigerClaw]

Or Mona Lisa. There must be a reason there's so much fan art of her on DA.
Cause she was the 1st female mutant in TMNT, Plus Raph's 1st girlfriend.

[pennydreadful]

Yeah, I mean, there were the Thundercat ladies, there was Gadget from Talespin, Lola Bunny from Spacejam, Maid Marian from Disney's Robin Hood... lots of anthro gals in Disney actually, I seem to remember a lot of chipmunk and mice girls from Rescue Rangers and The Rescuers, and whatever species Roxanne was meant to be in the Goofy movies...

[Gunpowder]

I'd reference the fact that TMNT is itself a furry ("scalie") fandom...but practically everyone else has already said it, so there you go.

[ssjup81]

Yeah, I mean, there were the Thundercat ladies, there was Gadget from Talespin, Lola Bunny from Spacejam, Maid Marian from Disney's Robin Hood... lots of anthro gals in Disney actually, I seem to remember a lot of chipmunk and mice girls from Rescue Rangers and The Rescuers, and whatever species Roxanne was meant to be in the Goofy movies...Gadget was from Chip & Dale's Rescue Rangers. ^^

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Yup. I think she meant Rebecca, the female bear from Talespin.

[DarkFell]

Or Mona Lisa. There must be a reason there's so much fan art of her on DA.

Yeah, I mean, there were the Thundercat ladies, there was Gadget from Talespin, Lola Bunny from Spacejam, Maid Marian from Disney's Robin Hood... lots of anthro gals in Disney actually, I seem to remember a lot of chipmunk and mice girls from Rescue Rangers and The Rescuers, and whatever species Roxanne was meant to be in the Goofy movies...
I originally thought it was because most of us like cute and sexy girls from any animated series. Apparently I was correct.

[Leo656]

That's a safe bet.

[pennydreadful]

Gadget was from Chip & Dale's Rescue Rangers. ^^

Yup. I think she meant Rebecca, the female bear from Talespin.

*L* Yup, got mixed up between the two - my bad! I think my thought process was Gadget... mechanic... airplanes... Talespin. :embarass:

[arkangel]

Some friends and I in the late 80s enjoyed playing TMNT and other Strangeness Role Playing Game where your in-game character was a mutated animal with different abilities (didn't have to be a turtle). A lot of the fun was picking a cool animal for your character. eg: a raven with talons that did 1d6 slashing damage, a mutant racoon with a machine gun.. you get the idea. It was a fun and campy break from the more serious Dungeons and Dragons and Twilight 2000 games we were playing at the time.

Anthropomorphism - yes (you're playing an animal with human characteristics)

Furry/Scaly - hmm.. no. Didn't dress up as one or get crazy obsessive about it.

Mr. Hands- thought this might have meant being enamored with cartoon characters in a more sexual way (ie:cartoon porn) but no. I had to google it....couldn't just leave it alone. Nope, had to google it.... :-?

[Netkeeper]

a mutant racoon with a machine gun..
http://i.imgur.com/e72XJzf.gif

[arkangel]

Net ! lol
I didn't make any sort of connection until you posted ! :lol:
omg.. we really DID have a racoon with a penchant for heavy artillery in our TMNT rpg games. My buddy must have loved seeing Guardians of the Galaxy. Deja vu !!

[Netkeeper]

Oh, haha, I thought you'd already seen the connection. Glad I could make ya laugh :V

[pennydreadful]

Mr. Hands- thought this might have meant being enamored with cartoon characters in a more sexual way (ie:cartoon porn) but no. I had to google it....couldn't just leave it alone. Nope, had to google it.... :-?

Sorry, dude. :lol: Let me know if you need some brain bleach; I've got a gallon lying around somewhere...

[arkangel]

Sorry, dude. :lol: Let me know if you need some brain bleach; I've got a gallon lying around somewhere...

No worries my friend. After 2 treatments with my MIB neurolyzer, it's been completely removed from my memory, whatever it was.... Took 2 so it had to have been pretty damn bad.. :lol:
This thread has been quite educational actually. Furries, bronies, etc. There are so many interesting subcultures of fandom around the world that the average person never sees until they read something that peaks their interest. Anime, comic-con cosplay enthusiasts, lego moc builders, TMNT fans. There are forums that gather fans of every niche imaginable and for even the most obscure hobbies.
As long as it isn't harmful or infringe on the rights of others, I say more power to you. Life is short to not enjoy your hobbies openly with friends that share your interests.

[CyberCubed]

Whenever I think of furries I imagine people drawing humanoid pictures of animals having sex with one another.

Is this what furries do? Considering I see stuff like this in the Sonic fandom, or any cartoon/anime that has talking animals in it, it says a lot.

[Netkeeper]

Whenever I think of furries I imagine people drawing humanoid pictures of animals having sex with one another.

Is this what furries do? Considering I see stuff like this in the Sonic fandom, or any cartoon/anime that has talking animals in it, it says a lot.
Uh, no. That's not what the furry fandom is about.

The furry fandom, at its broadest, is just appreciation for anthropomorphic animals. That appreciation can be [tame] artwork, fursuits, porn, roleplaying, whatever. And in my personal experience I wouldn't even say most furries are in it just for the porn, either. A lot of furry characters are cute and so's the art.

[And a reminder, TMNT would be considered furry. Some people use the term "scalie" for reptiles specifically, but I don't, they're all the same thing anyway.]

[Prowler]

I guess most big fans of western animation are furries to some degree, then lol. We sure like anthropomorphic cartoon characters, from Bugs Bunny to Yogi Bear. :lol:

I wonder why such concept is so popular. Anthropomorphic animals in fiction...

[CyberCubed]

I wonder why such concept is so popular. Anthropomorphic animals in fiction...

Because cartoons were intended for kids, and having talking animals all started with classic characters like Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, etc.

All the earliest cartoons from Disney and WB were all about talking animals.

[Lethal Lullaby]

I know a girl who is an Otaku. It does kind of seem like something I could get into as well.

[Prowler]

Because cartoons were intended for kids, and having talking animals all started with classic characters like Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, etc.

All the earliest cartoons from Disney and WB were all about talking animals.
Actually, the likes of Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny and such weren't really intended for kids at first. After all, it was adults who went to the theaters and watched those shorts. Not to mention the Looney Tunes and Disney characters have starred in propaganda episodes during WW2. Those weren't targeted at kids...

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Because cartoons were intended for kids, and having talking animals all started with classic characters like Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, etc.

All the earliest cartoons from Disney and WB were all about talking animals.


Um, Cubed- talking animals have been around in fiction for hundreds of years. They have been featured in fairy tales (Snow White and Rose Red, Yae Shen- the Chinese Cinderella) Biblical stories (the snake in Eden) and myths (Anansi)!

[BubblyShell22]

Sometimes, I joke about Leo and how obsessed I am with him, but I wouldn't call myself a furry of any sort. I have no problem with people who are though because as long as it's not affecting me in any way, I'm the type to mind my own business.

[arkangel]

I agree. The original fairy tales are some of the darkest and creepiest stuff you'll ever read, but the intended audience in those days included adults and children alike. Bedtime stories that frightened children but often had a lesson or a "moral to the story". I've read that a lot of cartoons like the Flinstones, for example, were very much adult orientated before popularity brought them into mainstream culture in a much more child friendly version. Just look at the original TMNT comics and the original cartoon series as a perfect example.
As for furries, I'm assuming (and excuse my possible ignorance) that it's most likely a small subculture of their fandom that take it to extremes or identify with it in any sexual context.
Cubed - just keep the censor button on for your deviantart account. Ignorance is bliss and Wilma Flinstone stays fully clothed.

[DarkFell]

As for furries, I'm assuming (and excuse my possible ignorance) that it's most likely a small subculture of their fandom that take it to extremes or identify with it in any sexual context.

Not speaking for all furry artists in here or out there, but furry art can be naughty, nice, or whatever the artist wants to depict it. It also depends if it is commissioned artwork and what what the customer wants to see done.

Cubed - just keep the censor button on for your deviantart account. Ignorance is bliss and Wilma Flinstone stays fully clothed.
I got a chuckle from seeing this. Thank you good sir.

[Leo656]

Betty was the one with the ass anyways.

[DarkFell]

Betty..? As in Betty Boop?

[Leo656]

No, I was jumping on the "naked Wilma Flintstone" gag that the others started. Everybody knows Betty Rubble was the freak.

[DarkFell]

My bad and thanks for explaining. I forgot about Betty Rubble. :P

[ssjup81]

I agree. The original fairy tales are some of the darkest and creepiest stuff you'll ever read, but the intended audience in those days included adults and children alike. Bedtime stories that frightened children but often had a lesson or a "moral to the story". I've read that a lot of cartoons like the Flinstones, for example, were very much adult orientated before popularity brought them into mainstream culture in a much more child friendly version. Just look at the original TMNT comics and the original cartoon series as a perfect example.
As for furries, I'm assuming (and excuse my possible ignorance) that it's most likely a small subculture of their fandom that take it to extremes or identify with it in any sexual context.
Cubed - just keep the censor button on for your deviantart account. Ignorance is bliss and Wilma Flinstone stays fully clothed.Yeah, the Flinstones aired in primetime during its original run, if I'm not mistaken, and was based off of the Honeymooners. Look at one of the earlier sponsors of the show before Welches. Winston cigarettes.

As for furries... I never even heard of the term until maybe nearly 10 or so years ago. My friend said he had a confession and confided in me that he was a furry. I had no idea what it was. I was like, "What's wrong with that?" He actually sounded relieved. In my mind, I thought a furry was maybe someone who likes collecting stuffed animals or plushies or teddy bears or whatever, and since he was a guy, it was embarrassing for him as you usually see girls and women doing that type of thing. The very next day, I watched CSI (I was still a fan back then) and the ep was about furries. The people were dressed in costumes and having sex and stuff.

So...other than that, I don't know anything about "furries" and hadn't thought about it until Cube mentioned it. I'm actually pretty ignorant on most of these things and don't pretend to know, but, I will say this...in Japan being an otaku isn't particularly a good thing... Not bad, but not good either. It's a bit embarrassing to say you're an otaku.

[Netkeeper]

That CSI episode was particularly infamous for being really inaccurate, just an FYI. Never seen it myself, since I don't care for it, but that's what I've heard everywhere I go.

[arkangel]

Everybody knows Betty Rubble was the freak.
+1 :lol:

no,no. don't take your clothes off sweatheart. I'd prefer you put this big hairy monster costume on. hmmm.. Nope, can't see it, but to each their own. Now if any of you start getting inappropriate ideas about my beloved innocent ninja turtles, you are soooo... out of the herd ! :x

[Peanut]

*leans on banister and yells up the stairs*

You kids better not be yiffing up there or I'm getting the f*cking hose!

*takes out the trash*

[Zatoichi]

Yeah, I'm a furry, I don't go all out and have a "fursona" or wear a fursuit around though, it's just not really my thing. I'm just a fan of all things anthro animal.

[JakeSully]

That CSI episode was particularly infamous for being really inaccurate, just an FYI. Never seen it myself, since I don't care for it, but that's what I've heard everywhere I go.

What if CSI made an episode about Otakus and Bronies next?

Hey Zat, you a brony and Otaku as well?

[JamieH]

Actually, an otaku is a hardcore fan of anything. For example, Shinichi's character of Detective Conan is considered a "Holmes Otaku" because he's an extreme fan of Sherlock Holmes.

Don't forget that it's an unhealthy obsession with something that makes one an otaku. Most people that would label themselves as such aren't really. They're just looking for a shorthand for letting people know they're a fan of anime/manga.

If ya get called an otaku by the average Japanese person, it's not a compliment.
________________________

And regardless of what furry means to the furry community, what it means to the general public is what it will be known as. Perception is usually far stronger than truth.

"Otaku? You mean one of those people that get off on cartoons?"

"Furry? You mean one of those people that get off on animals?"

Are those my views? No, but you know it's the thoughts of a lot of people.

As for my views, to quote George Carlin, "We're not going to bother consenting adults who like to dress up in leather Boy Scout uniforms and smash each other in the head with ball peen hammers while they take turns blowing their cat. There's certainly nothing wrong with that. It's a victimless hobby. And think of how good the cat must feel!"

[Leo656]

Quoting Carlin means you win the day. :tgrin:

[slashpieturtlemix]

Well I can't fall into the otaku category because I am not nearly as bad as some of them. I can talk to the opposite sex, don't have any real paranoias when it comes to leaving my house and I don't go over board with my entertainment / comics / video games / sim games / etc.

Also I can't lump myself into the furry / scaley thing. I liked tmnt before the sonic the hedgehog culture kicked it off so I got in before it was cool lol

This is a true otaku: http://youtu.be/hHs5AjAvFoA

That show actually made me feel so bad about playing final fantasy 11 that I had to quit lol

[snake]

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/613/323/e2e.jpg

[slashpieturtlemix]

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/613/323/e2e.jpg

The pic made me laugh lol damn pokemon ******s lmao

[ssjup81]

Don't forget that it's an unhealthy obsession with something that makes one an otaku. Most people that would label themselves as such aren't really. They're just looking for a shorthand for letting people know they're a fan of anime/manga.Yeah, I know. I was just pointing out how the term isn't limited to anime and manga.If ya get called an otaku by the average Japanese person, it's not a compliment.Yeah, unless the person is joking around, but I think foreigners get a pass as far this is concerned.

[Jester]

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/613/323/e2e.jpg
http://data1.whicdn.com/images/68379136/large.jpg

[Leo656]

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/002854435/4456940740_9_funny_jesus_thumbs_up_answer_2_xlarge .jpeg

[Netkeeper]

Oh Sonic fandom. Never change, for you are an endless source of amusement.