TG: Those few are called "lifestyle furs", and I'm friends with a few, and many have other hobbies. For example, Aerofox is happily married to Loriana (who's also a lifestyler) and is also an enthusiast of antique radios. People just don't understand why someone would rather stay in character and be what they want to be than to just be what they were to begin with. I've thought many times that I'd rather be a fox, and I dream about it almost every night, but I don't really have a fursuit. A mismatched head and tail (different colored fur, and from different people) are all I have. I plan on getting a full fursuit in the near future. I love the idea! I am a dental assistant for a dentist who has been practicing pretty much my entire life, and if I had the chance, I'd wear a fursuit on my freetime, around the house, and out to places, perhaps.

I think it all comes down to a form of expression that doesn't involve mutilation or permanent marks on the body. It's enjoyable, and you can be something you're not.

Furries are the geekiest of all geekdom? I think those Klingons are a bunch of freaks. I could never get into Star Trek like that. Same thing with the Jedis and Star Wars. Furry isn't based off of movies or pop culture or stuff like that. Furry goes back thousands of years when people would wear the remains of animals and tell stories about animal spirits and totems. But, today, it's a lifestyle. It's just what feels right, and no harm is being caused by it. In fact, it causes most people a lot of joy. And, despite the media, we are generally family friendly, and you don't have to hide it from your kids. It may seem strange to the average "mundane", but do a little research, and meet a few of us. It really isn't as strange as the media makes it out to be. It's also not as controversial. And, if you want to see how geeky furry can be, watch this video of a well-known fur simply having a little fun in the snow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IDHcdsO4oM