Any Otakus and furries here? - Page 4

*Netkeeper* · 11-13-2014, 06:21 PM

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a mutant racoon with a machine gun..

arkangel · 11-13-2014, 06:33 PM

Net ! lol
I didn't make any sort of connection until you posted !

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* · 11-13-2014, 07:10 PM

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

*pennydreadful* · 11-14-2014, 03:18 AM

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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.

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

arkangel · 11-14-2014, 08:48 PM

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Sorry, dude.

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..

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* · 11-14-2014, 09:03 PM

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* · 11-14-2014, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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* · 11-14-2014, 10:17 PM

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.

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

*CyberCubed* · 11-14-2014, 11:10 PM

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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* · 11-14-2014, 11:47 PM

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

*Prowler* · 11-15-2014, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

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* · 11-15-2014, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

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* · 11-15-2014, 09:11 AM

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 · 11-15-2014, 01:01 PM

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* · 11-15-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by arkangel

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.

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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~~ · 11-15-2014, 08:20 PM

Betty was the one with the ass anyways.

*DarkFell* · 11-15-2014, 08:23 PM

Betty..? As in Betty Boop?

~~Leo656~~ · 11-15-2014, 08:25 PM

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

*DarkFell* · 11-15-2014, 08:34 PM

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

*ssjup81* · 11-15-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

11-13-2014, 07:10 PM	#63
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	Oh, haha, I thought you'd already seen the connection. Glad I could make ya laugh :V __________________

11-15-2014, 09:11 AM	#73
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	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. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

11-13-2014, 06:33 PM	#62
arkangel Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 444	Net ! lol I didn't make any sort of connection until you posted ! 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 !!

11-14-2014, 09:03 PM	#66
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	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.

11-14-2014, 10:17 PM	#68
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	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. I wonder why such concept is so popular. Anthropomorphic animals in fiction...

11-14-2014, 11:47 PM	#70
Lethal Lullaby Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,816	I know a girl who is an Otaku. It does kind of seem like something I could get into as well.

11-15-2014, 01:01 PM	#74
arkangel Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 444	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.

11-15-2014, 08:20 PM	#76
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Betty was the one with the ass anyways.

11-15-2014, 08:25 PM	#78
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	No, I was jumping on the "naked Wilma Flintstone" gag that the others started. Everybody knows Betty Rubble was the freak.