There are many different subcultures in the world. They include people who differ in their behavior and appearance from the majority. In an effort to stand out from the crowd, they are looking for like-minded people. This is how subcultures are created.
Examples of subcultures
- Musical - these movements are associated with individual areas of music. For example, hippies were fans of rock music and were distinguished by long hair and pacifist looks.
- Internet communities - associated with the emergence of new technologies. Their number is constantly increasing.
- Sports - attract fans of various sports, such as football.
- Art subcultures - come from a passion for some kind of art other than music. A striking example is the role-playing movement, which is closely related to science fiction and fantasy. Japan's animation has given rise to otaku who are passionate about pop music, manga, anime, dramas and more.
In Russia, as well as throughout the world, the furry movement has recently spread. Who is it? Learn from the article.
Furry community
Furry means fluffy in English. Suchthe name is due to the fact that representatives of this subculture are fond of anthropomorphic animals. Basically, human habits are attributed to predators and rodents, whose body is covered with fluffy fur. For example, foxes, rats, cheetahs, lions, wolves. Because of this, they began to be called "fluffy" in English-speaking countries.
A feature of the community is that people strive to embody the image of an anthropomorphic beast in themselves or their work. Many identify with the chosen character.
Anthropomorphic animals are representatives of fairy-tale characters that combine the bright qualities of the beast and man. They act like humans.
Who is classified as a furry
The subculture brings together those who identify with anthropomorphic beings and those who create images of their favorite characters. Among them, there may be contradictions regarding belonging to one subculture. Sometimes they don't recognize each other at all. However, it is worth considering in more detail who the community in question unites.
Furries (subculture) include:
- Admirers of fiction and animation works featuring anthropomorphic animals. For example, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "The Lion King", "Gummi Bears", the novel "Redwall" by B. Jakes.
- Artists who love to draw fictional characters. They also produce furry art.
- People who perceive themselves as characters in animation and fiction.
A member of a subculture may have one or all of the qualities listed above. In any case, it can be classified as "fluffy".
History of occurrence
It is believed that the community originated in the United States in the 80s of the twentieth century. Today furry (subculture) exists in many countries of the world, including England, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, Russia. In different countries, the number of representatives of the "fluffy" is different. For example, in the USA there are more than 100 thousand of them.
The appearance of the subculture is associated with a passion for animated films in which the characters are presented in the form of anthropomorphic animals. For example, Disney's Robin Hood is created in the form of a cunning fox.
The community has become widespread thanks to the worldwide Internet. Fans and like-minded people can communicate, share creativity, make appointments, create thematic sites.
Furry Creativity
Fans of this trend are fond of various types of creativity, with the help of which they embody the idea of unity with nature and their favorite character. Among them are many artists, scriptwriters, illustrators, sculptors, musicians, writers.
Not everyone has the same skill level, so beginners tend to purchase as many of these products as possible. Furry comics, dolls, pictures are very popular.
Among the works of this direction there are also works of a military orientation. Very popular among them are furry militarism, who live in a world of wars and apocalypse.
Representatives of this subculture distribute their works on special sites. Very often they are not inferior to professional editions.
Furry suits
To achieve perfection, you must completely transform into your favorite anthropomorphic animal. For this, special suits are sewn, which are called fursuit.
In many countries, furries use their costumes in everyday life. They go for walks in them, ride motorcycles, play basketball. Many of them perform at children's events, entertaining everyone.
Meetings of representatives of the same community are held in different cities, they are called furrents. Everyone has fun on them, gets to know each other, participates in competitions of costumes and drawings.
How furries keep their outfits off
Most "fluffy" do not strive to stand out from the crowd in everyday life. They don't wear a suit to work or school. However, even without it, many maintain their image. To do this, just apply one of the methods:
- change your hairstyle - when the ends of the hair are bleached, the image will resemble a fox;
- makeup - will emphasize the necessary details in the form of large eyes, animal nose, cat whiskers;
- details of clothing in the form of a tail, ears, paws will add realism to the image.
For greater realism, the tail can not only be pinned to clothes, but threaded through a small hole in your pants or skirt. Although most often it is hung on a belt. What to use to matchto his anthropomorphic hero, each furry decides separately.
Subculture in Russia
In our country, this direction is not very popular yet. The direction of furry (subculture) is just beginning to gain momentum in Russia. Those who consider themselves part of the community are only a few thousand. Well, those of them who walk in special costumes are few.
Unlike the United States, the furry movement in Russia originated from an internal attitude. Its adherents believe that the path to perfection lies through the union of the best qualities of an animal and a person. The connection must take place both in the soul and in the body.
They show their aspirations in creativity (furry art). Many of them compose poems, sing songs, draw perfect characters.
Meetings of Russian-speaking furries have been held in Russia since 2001. You can often hear them referred to as "rusfurrents".
What do furries think of themselves
All furries have different attitudes towards their hobby. For some it's a way of life, for others it's a game.
Here are some basic postulates:
- Furry is the meaning of life, in which one feels an inextricable connection with nature. In the image of the beast (real or mythical), there is a sense of harmony with nature.
- This is a normal game. Same as paintball. For war games, people dress up in camouflage, take weapons and hide with them in bushes and buildings. However, they are not soldiers, and furries are not animals. They play something unusual to get to know themselves from an unknown side.
- Furry isa state of mind in which the shackles of everyday life are broken. A person has the opportunity to show all his positive qualities, complementing them with the features of the beast. All this is embodied in works of art and art.
- Many are drawn to nature and the sense of peace it brings. It is better to sit alone in the form of a beloved cat than to crowd among the masses of people in a disco.
