Are You A Furry?
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In fiction they are often characterized as actual races of people, but the myths and legends they came from were the result of anthropomorphizing the unknown. The queen of air and darkness was a personification of the terrors of the night before she was a humanoid with pointy ears and psychic powers.
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Kitch wrote:Furry also isn't completely 100% anthropomorphic, since there are those whose characters are actual "dumb" animals.
Agreed: Talking animals, or animals that facepalm and make complex actions in media are also anthropomorphised....... unless, of course, they actually do it real life, like parrots and such.Sleet wrote:How many of those animals are literally like normal animals? At the very least they tend to pick up human attributes like speech or intelligence.
Careful! Religious people insist it's the other way around! : DArgent wrote:Elves, gnomes, kobolds, boggies, leprechauns, gods, spirits, angels, devils, all anthropomorphic manifestations of nature.
20th century fox? Given that this is the year 2020, that fox must be dead by now. Sadface! : (
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Yes....sort of. I am certainly fascinated by the fandom, but I'm not sure I know enough about the terms and stuff to call myself one. Just when I think I have a good handle on what the fandom is, I hear new perspectives and terms that make me reevaluate that. But I think I am one. My totem animal is a deer, so I guess if I'm a furry and were to have a fursona, it would be a deer. I'm tall elegant and gentle enough to pass as one LOL
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Unless they'reSilly Zealot wrote:Careful! Religious people insist it's the other way around! : D
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Pantheism isn't the belief in every god but rather a belief that everything is God. But we should get off this topic, especially in a thread it's not really important to.
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Fixed, and we can get back to talking about conventional anthropomorphic characters like "clippy".
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my totem animal is a wolf i even have some strange characteristics of a wolf i can hear dog whistles ... thay literly HURT my ears i acasionally find myselfe walking on the tip of my feet like a wolf lol i have pointie canine teeth thay called me sharkboy at my last school and the spirate animal test said i was playful like a wolf would beMuninn wrote:Yes....sort of. I am certainly fascinated by the fandom, but I'm not sure I know enough about the terms and stuff to call myself one. Just when I think I have a good handle on what the fandom is, I hear new perspectives and terms that make me reevaluate that. But I think I am one. My totem animal is a deer, so I guess if I'm a furry and were to have a fursona, it would be a deer. I'm tall elegant and gentle enough to pass as one LOL
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Technically an anthropomorphic character, yes!Argent wrote:Fixed, and we can get back to talking about conventional anthropomorphic characters like "clippy".
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You mean Herbie?! I could talk about that bug all day: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbie =D
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It looks as if you are trying to define what the word "anthropomorphic" means, do you need help with that?Sleet wrote:Technically an anthropomorphic character, yes!Argent wrote:Fixed, and we can get back to talking about conventional anthropomorphic characters like "clippy".
You are coming to thematthew Wolf wrote:my totem animal is a wolf i even have some strange characteristics of a wolf i can hear dog whistles ... thay literly HURT my ears i acasionally find myselfe walking on the tip of my feet like a wolf lol i have pointie canine teeth thay called me sharkboy at my last school and the spirate animal test said i was playful like a wolf would be
20th century fox? Given that this is the year 2020, that fox must be dead by now. Sadface! : (
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You'd be surprised.Argent wrote:Unless they'reSilly Zealot wrote:Careful! Religious people insist it's the other way around! : Dpantheistomnitheist they can certainly point to *some* gods that are mythological. For example, I don't think there's many people who pray to Zeus.
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Well, the ones who do probably don't believe in the Kachina or Wandjina or Kami as well. And followers of those faiths are probably Zeusless.
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Guys. Topic. I already said let's get off of that.
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lol for awhile i was into werewolf movies ..... and im not joking about the dog whistle its a sound that gies DEEP IN MY EAR but the worst part is i cant exactly tell where it comes from i bet thats how my dog feelsSilly Zealot wrote:It looks as if you are trying to define what the word "anthropomorphic" means, do you need help with that?Sleet wrote:Technically an anthropomorphic character, yes!Argent wrote:Fixed, and we can get back to talking about conventional anthropomorphic characters like "clippy".
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Sleet is yelling at Argent because Sleet is jealous of Argent being better furry!Sleet wrote:Guys. Topic. I already said let's get off of that.
20th century fox? Given that this is the year 2020, that fox must be dead by now. Sadface! : (
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I can't stand most werewolf literature and media because they act nothing like wolves.
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I never liked the stereotypical monster archetype of a werewolf that's just a hairy savage human. I like when they're more lupine.
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Though Werewolves of London is one of the best songs ever.
I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's
And his hair was perfect
Though Werewolves of London is one of the best songs ever.
I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's
And his hair was perfect
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Like the one Animaniacs-Minerva Mink short where the nerd turned into a hunky wolf by the light of the full moon?Sleet wrote:I never liked the stereotypical monster archetype of a werewolf that's just a hairy savage human. I like when they're more lupine.
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I gotta get myself into reading literature again soon, but what I always liked about werewolves was the idea that humans can have the choice of becoming sentinent and feral whenever they choose. I like listing as many neat quirks that come with that kind of ability.
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The stereotypes of some animals annoy me, people assume feral canines are violent, but that's what dogs were bred for. Most wild canines are shy and scared of people, and only attack the weak, lame, or a healthy creature if they out number it sufficiently. I can't list how many foxes, and even a few wolves, I have been up close o without ever being attacked.
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Knowledge about wolf behavior has always been limited, since people tends to have bigger problems to worry about than finding out how untamed, unexploitable animals act. Besides, superstitions are born of ignorance, that's how folk legends are born! : DArgent wrote:I can't stand most werewolf literature and media because they act nothing like wolves.
Who am I kidding?! Same here!Sleet wrote:I never liked the stereotypical monster archetype of a werewolf that's just a hairy savage human. I like when they're more lupine.
Most legends tell that werewolves are either demonically acursed people who get involuntarily turned into man-eating beasts under the full moon, or sorcerers who gave their souls to the devil and have the ability to, among other things, turn into wolves by stripping themselves of all clothing, save for a diabolical belt, ring, or something like that, which grants them that power.GameCobra wrote:I gotta get myself into reading literature again soon, but what I always liked about werewolves was the idea that humans can have the choice of becoming sentinent and feral whenever they choose. I like listing as many neat quirks that come with that kind of ability.
I've read about there been some more benign werewolf versions in classic folklore, but they usually keep with the story of people turning into wolves by getting naked and not being able to shift back into humans if they lose their clothes.
20th century fox? Given that this is the year 2020, that fox must be dead by now. Sadface! : (
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I guess you mean the old Lon Chaney look and all the knock offs that followed. They threatened to turn werewolves into a cliche.Sleet wrote:I never liked the stereotypical monster archetype of a werewolf that's just a hairy savage human. I like when they're more lupine.
Probably the film that really revolutionized werewolf movies was "The Howling". It featured the first real anthropomorphic werewolves ever in cinema. They walked upright on digitigrade legs, had muzzles and hands. Rob Bottin who designed them even tried to make their body shape like a canine by giving them really thin waists. Sort of how a dog looks when standing on its hind legs.
These werewolves could transform at will and enjoyed being werewolves. Unfortunately, they choose to be hostile toward humans. But in the film "The Howling III: The Marsupials", they are simple a part of the natural world and try to avoid humans for survival reasons. Since it was produced and set in Australia, it features were-Thylacines!
If you want to judge werewolf movies on how cool the werewolf looks, then check these out:
The Howling
Bad Moon
Cabin in the Woods
Project Metalbeast
Werewolf: The Beast Among Us
Dog Soldiers
Van Helsing
Underworld Evolution
Ginger Snaps
Trick 'r Treat
and of course the television series "Werewolf".
If you want an excellent werwolf novel, then read "The Sticks" by Andy Deane.
I kind of got off on a rant there. But for me, the best kind of a werewolf is an anthropomorphic type. Whether portrayed as a hero or villain, they always look cool.
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I don't mind werewolves as an idea but I haven't really wanted to get into the mythos so much. Mostly because I'm pretty much with Sleet and Silly Zealot, I don't like the common portrayal of werewolves in general media as nothing more than a man who grows his hair out once a month and somehow gains superhuman strength from it, using these ethereally bestowed abilities for the noble profession of scaring and killing people who would have the sheer gall to take a vacation out in the woods where no-one can hear them scream.
...Do normal wolves even live in woods?
But if you say those are some good werewolf movies, Radio, then I'd happily give them a gander. I have seen Van Helsing and as far as I can remember (it's been a while) I did very much like the werewolves in that.
...Do normal wolves even live in woods?
But if you say those are some good werewolf movies, Radio, then I'd happily give them a gander. I have seen Van Helsing and as far as I can remember (it's been a while) I did very much like the werewolves in that.
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I'm pretty sure real wolves live in the woods, yeah. Among other places.
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There are wolves in the woods around here.
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I know big bad wolves live in the woods
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Yeah I always pictured them in various places before realising that the common stereotype is for a wolf to be in the woods. Wasn't sure if it was a false stereotype or not. *shrug*Sleet wrote:I'm pretty sure real wolves live in the woods, yeah. Among other places.
That would be really cool and a teeny bit scary if wolves lived near my house. But that's okay, we've got kangaroos in our backyards over here apparently.Dissension wrote:There are wolves in the woods around here.
Yeah but as long as there's a woodsman or two in each wood and no little grannies with granddaughters who can be defined by their attire, they shouldn't be a problem.RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:I know big bad wolves live in the woods
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I'm a furry, Doberman.
Dobermens are: Alert, Obedient, Loyal, Energetic, Fearless, Intelligent... Not too diffrent from a german shepherd.
Dobermens are: Alert, Obedient, Loyal, Energetic, Fearless, Intelligent... Not too diffrent from a german shepherd.
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Except German Shepard's are also part wolf.
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Most of them are good, some are fantastic! If you have the opportunity, see "Dog Soldiers", "The Howling" and "Ginger Snaps" first. They are by far the best.Nyaliva wrote:I don't mind werewolves as an idea but I haven't really wanted to get into the mythos so much. Mostly because I'm pretty much with Sleet and Silly Zealot, I don't like the common portrayal of werewolves in general media as nothing more than a man who grows his hair out once a month and somehow gains superhuman strength from it, using these ethereally bestowed abilities for the noble profession of scaring and killing people who would have the sheer gall to take a vacation out in the woods where no-one can hear them scream.
...Do normal wolves even live in woods?
But if you say those are some good werewolf movies, Radio, then I'd happily give them a gander. I have seen Van Helsing and as far as I can remember (it's been a while) I did very much like the werewolves in that.
And like I said, as an Aussie, you might want to see "The Howling III: The Marsupials". It is bad! But, you might like the idea of the were-thylacines.
There are huge amount of songs about werewolves. There are even bands that specialize in them. Particularly the bands PowerWolf and GrimWolf.
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All werewolves are anthropomorphic, save for the ones that turn all the way into wolves. A better way to say is that you prefer werewolves that actually look wolf-like.Radio Blue Heart wrote:It featured the first real anthropomorphic werewolves ever in cinema.
for me, the best kind of a werewolf is an anthropomorphic type.
I think my favourite werewolf movie would be "Teen Wolf". You know? The one where Martin McFly can transform into an orangutan at will? Great film!
Were-thylacines?! Tere-whylacines! Why-tereacines! Acine-whyteres! Res-acinewhy! *Super happy face!*Radio Blue Heart wrote:And like I said, as an Aussie, you might want to see "The Howling III: The Marsupials". It is bad! But, you might like the idea of the were-thylacines.
There are huge amount of songs about werewolves. There are even bands that specialize in them. Particularly the bands PowerWolf and GrimWolf.
As for werewolves songs, I'd recommend "Cruel, Cruel Moon" by Paul and Storm!
20th century fox? Given that this is the year 2020, that fox must be dead by now. Sadface! : (
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I've seen some pictures of thylacines that are terrifying enough without being part human and killing people for the sake of cinema.Radio Blue Heart wrote:Most of them are good, some are fantastic! If you have the opportunity, see "Dog Soldiers", "The Howling" and "Ginger Snaps" first. They are by far the best.Nyaliva wrote:I don't mind werewolves as an idea but I haven't really wanted to get into the mythos so much. Mostly because I'm pretty much with Sleet and Silly Zealot, I don't like the common portrayal of werewolves in general media as nothing more than a man who grows his hair out once a month and somehow gains superhuman strength from it, using these ethereally bestowed abilities for the noble profession of scaring and killing people who would have the sheer gall to take a vacation out in the woods where no-one can hear them scream.
...Do normal wolves even live in woods?
But if you say those are some good werewolf movies, Radio, then I'd happily give them a gander. I have seen Van Helsing and as far as I can remember (it's been a while) I did very much like the werewolves in that.
And like I said, as an Aussie, you might want to see "The Howling III: The Marsupials". It is bad! But, you might like the idea of the were-thylacines.
There are huge amount of songs about werewolves. There are even bands that specialize in them. Particularly the bands PowerWolf and GrimWolf.
By a terrifying coincidence, Van Helsing was on TV last night and I got another look at the werewolves in it. I like the way the Dracula-Frankenstein-Werewolf mythos is written in the movie and yeah, the werewolves are really well done - very wolf-like - although still suffering from super-duper-power-up syndrome...unless wolves can jump from tree to tree on a whim.
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Well, they are super human. I especially liked the final werewolf in that film. When someone says "werewolf", that is what I think of.
And now that I have Sleet's approval, here is a page from the "Alpha Luna" comic.
Here, Luna's adopted mom explains the history of the werewolves. And in this comic, werewolves are a completely separate species from humans and they can take on four different forms at will.
And now that I have Sleet's approval, here is a page from the "Alpha Luna" comic.
Here, Luna's adopted mom explains the history of the werewolves. And in this comic, werewolves are a completely separate species from humans and they can take on four different forms at will.
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Woof... you guys seem to be having quite the hearty discussion up there. Lovin' the wolves/werewolves topic though, haha.
But I'll just say what I need to say and skeedaddle on out before I become another werewolf victim. Yup, I'm indeed a furry... or that's what I think of myself am. I prefer anthropomorphs over humans, but I'm more into the toony style rather than the more serious looks. Some of my friends even play around with me with doggy jokes, but I don't seem to mind since they're friendly about it; it's actually heartwarming to know that I'm accepted the way I am... plus it's hilarious. It would be pretty awesome to have a friend in real life who's also a furry, but I'm happy with the friends and family that I have now.
But I'll just say what I need to say and skeedaddle on out before I become another werewolf victim. Yup, I'm indeed a furry... or that's what I think of myself am. I prefer anthropomorphs over humans, but I'm more into the toony style rather than the more serious looks. Some of my friends even play around with me with doggy jokes, but I don't seem to mind since they're friendly about it; it's actually heartwarming to know that I'm accepted the way I am... plus it's hilarious. It would be pretty awesome to have a friend in real life who's also a furry, but I'm happy with the friends and family that I have now.
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Neat :3
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Having real-life furry friends can be fun, though from my experience a lot of furries are pretty socially inept.
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We don't tend to make as much noise as most social groups out there though. Not sure if its just statistically more frequent or just chance.
From what I have seen we do pretty well socially.
From what I have seen we do pretty well socially.
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You rang?Sleet wrote:Having real-life furry friends can be fun, though from my experience a lot of furries are pretty socially inept.
20th century fox? Given that this is the year 2020, that fox must be dead by now. Sadface! : (
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