Furry

Further Confusion is among the largest international traditions celebrating anthropomorphism in all of its guises. With an attendance of over 3,000 and growing, it's one of the premiere events of its type. Additional Confusion incorporates charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels and general social activities.

A Furry creature is anthropomorphic, where human and animal characteristics are both present. It may be physical, psychological or both. They can be funny or serious. Usage of the term furry is limited almost exclusively to members of Furry Fandom or other cultural groups conscious of furry fandom. The expression Furry is also sometimes used to refer to fans of their arts arts. Such artwork range broadly and include animators, illustrators, filmmakers, costume designers and actors, actors, voice talent, literary writers and songwriters.

Within the approved use of"furry", Roger Rabbit, Bugs Bunny, and Mickey Mouse are"funny animals:" they are anthropomorphic, largely behave like people, and may be regarded as the cartoon equivalent of character actors. On the other hand, Usagi Yojimbo, Omaha the Cat Dancer, along with the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are furries (although turtles do not have fur). They are usually more"realistic" in look than the funny animals and act more like crosses between people and animals. They're sapient and just as much"individuals" as any fictional character, but they are not presented as animals for laughs.

For example, the bunny characters in Richard Adams' novel Watership Down are sentient and talk to one another, but their behavior and psychology is quite closely derived from that observed in real-life rabbits. Other furries aren't so closely tied to their own animal FC2019 sides, but there's always some degree of critical consideration given to it.