Any Otakus and furries here?

[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]

Originally Posted by Leo656

Everybody knows Betty Rubble was the freak.

+1

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 !

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Hey Zat, you a brony and Otaku as well?

[JamieH]

Originally Posted by ssjup81

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.

[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]

[slashpieturtlemix]

Originally Posted by snake

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/...13/323/e2e.jpg

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

[ssjup81]

Originally Posted by JamieH

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]

Originally Posted by snake

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/...13/323/e2e.jpg

[Leo656]

[Netkeeper]

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