Where do furries come from?
There are a lot of factors, but the most often overlooked one is actually mainstream society. Mainstream society actively cultivates and encourages the creation of furs, and then looks down on them when they are produced. It’s not like that situation doesn’t happen in other areas of society, either.Animals are the ideal brand image. Love them or loathe them, we all carry strong emotional aftertastes about species of animals, and breeds of animals within those species, both drawn from our cultures, media and religions, as well as through personal experiences. Animals have strong brand characteristics. Cuddly, fierce, loyal, lazy, obedient, independent, caring, energetic, fast, slow, wise, faithful. You can probably think of one or more animals that typify each of these terms in your mind. Animals are strong brands and fantastically successful trademarks. If you are a child, you’re positively bombarded by fursuits and anthropomorphic animals. Romper Room, Sesame Street (and Muppets gener
