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Eurofeurence 2014: 17 Bizarre Pictures Of Europe's Biggest Furry Convention
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Blue cats, pink foxes, psychedelic wolves and bikini-wearing bears amassed in Berlin this weekend for Europe's biggest furry convention.
To celebrate their love of anthropomorphic animals, thousands of furry fanatics checked into a Berlin hotel, making it Europe's largest human zoo.
Enjoying a weekend honouring all things fuzzy, Furries attended workshops for sewing and furry literature, concerts and shows - all under a wild theme, "CSI Berlin."
Furry fandom, a term used as early as 1983 and also known as furrydom, furridom, fur fandom or furdom, refers to a subculture whose followers express an interest in anthropomorphic, or half-human, half-animal, creatures in literature, cartoons, pop culture, or other artistic contexts.
The earliest citation of anthropomorphic literature regularly cited by furry fans is Aesop's Fables, dating to around 500 BC.
Now, many but not all of the followers of the movement wear furry animal costumes.
Arco, 23, car mechanic from Recklinghausen, told BZ Berlin how he paid 2,500 euros for his homemade wolf costume made of synthetic fur.
"It was worth it to me. It's great fun to distract from everyday life," he said.
- A Furry enthusiast flaunts her curves
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A Saber-tooth moose lion?
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Furry enthusiasts attend the Eurofurence 2014 conference
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Furry fans snuggle up on the sofa
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2000 Furries met up at the Estrel
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Two furries share a snack
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More hugs
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Furry fandom is also known as furrydom, furridom, fur fandom or furdom
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A Furry enthusiast collects money for charity
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Furry enthusiasts greet one another
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Eurofurence 2014
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My first digital artwork. Comments welcome.
Inside the Convention Where 2,000 Furries Come to Party!
A world in which animals roam the streets on two legs and share a good laugh over cocktails with their buds after work — this is the life of a furry.
Berlin's Estrel Hotel became a playground for nearly 2000 self-identifying furries from August 20 to 24 for the 20th annual Eurofurence, the largest furry convention outside of the United States and the longest running convention of its type in the world.
Furry fandom, a term used since 1983 refers to a subculture whose followers express an interest in anthropomorphic, or half-human, half-animal, creatures in literature, cartoons, pop culture, or other artistic contexts.
This year's events included special "guests of honor" including Ursula Vernon, author and illustrator of the graphic novel Digger; Kyell Gold, author of gay furry erotica including The Prisoner's Release; and Sardyuon, a furry juggler and acrobat.
As a yearly tradition, Eurofurence also orchestrated a charity auction, asking participants to donate artwork and rare items. This year's proceeds went to Stiftung Fledermaus, a German foundation that aims to protect bats from extinction through research and public engagement.
Police officers halt traffic as delegates to the Eurofurence, "Europe's biggest furry convention" arrive at the conference hotel in Berlin.
Image: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty ImagesEurofurence's organizers describe attendees as "a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers, and just everyday fans who enjoy cartoon animals and their kind."
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Furries greet one another at the conference. The earliest citation of anthropomorphic literature regularly cited by furry fans is Aesop's Fables, dating to around 500 BC.
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A Furry enthusiast attends the Eurofurence 2014 conference. Many but not all of the followers of the movement wear furry animal costumes.
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Delegates to the Eurofurence, "Europe's biggest furry convention" pose for a picture in front of the conference hotel in Berlin.
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Some furry enthusiasts take a more casual approach to cosplay. The anthronthropomorphic character created by fans is known as a fursona.
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A furry enthusiast collects money for charity during the Eurofurence 2014 conference. This year's proceeds went to Stiftung Fledermaus, which helps protect the bat population.
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Furry enthusiasts take a break between events at the conference. Attendees enjoy a weekend of workshops, panel discussions, art exhibitions, dances, parties and more.
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A furry enthusiast holds a camera while attending the conference. Furry fandom is also known as furrydom, furridom, fur fandom or furdom.
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Furry enthusiasts take a break at the Eurofurence 2014 conference.
August 2014 Newsbytes archive
Cats wearing stockings and bears in satin corsets: 2,000 adults dress as sexualised cuddly toys.
Everyone loves a sh*t show. But that's what Daily Mail is all about...
Grown adults dressed as sexualised cuddly toys met at a gathering for ‘furries’ in Germany at Eurofurence, Europe’s largest furry fandom convention.
Cats in tutus and stockings, bears in cleavage baring tops and a creature in a satin corset were some of the 2,000 people who attended the convention in Berlin for fans of animals with anthropomorphic qualities.
The 20th anniversary of Euroference saw adults cuddling up in their figure-hugging outfits – which can cost as much as £5,000.
But Liza, a 29-year-old graphic designer based in Brighton, denied the convention was a sex party for people with a furry toy fetish.
She told the Independent: ‘We’re sick to death of reading that furry conventions are all about sex.’
Fans claim that adopting ‘fursonas’ to engage in animal roleplay by touching, petting, hugging and stroking each other is just harmless fun.
Anthrozoologist and social psychologist Kathy Gerbasi, who studies the furry phenomenon and has a fur suit herself, agreed there was a sexual aspect.
She said: ‘There is a sexual element for some people but I don’t think that applies to the majority.’
Ms Gerbasi, 65, argues that most people are interested in animals from a young age. She said: ‘We grow up with teddy bears, stories and pets. But furries take this interest in animals further.’
Some take it so far – that they actually believe they are part animal.
She said: ‘For most furries it’s just a fun hobby, but for others it’s an alter ego. Some think they’ve been reincarnated as an animal.’
New Yorker Ms Gerbasi, who is married to a pediatrician and has three children, got hooked on furry fandom nine years ago after coming across the underground movement on the internet.
She began studying the craze and ended up buying a dog costume based on her pet basset-springer spaniel for £180, which she wears every year to a festival called Anthrocon.
She said: ‘Most people spend around £5,000 on their costumes but I opted for a cheaper one and decided to make the body myself.
‘The first time I wore it to a furry convention I was nervous, but after a while I relaxed and it was so much fun.
‘My husband and children think it’s ridiculous but they let me get on with it.
‘The only thing is that it gets very hot in the outfit.’
But Ms Gerbasi does not wear her outfit in public. She said: ‘I’ve toyed with the idea of wearing it out but I was worried I would scare the cats.
'I do know some furries who go bowling in their costumes, but I think most like to wear them at conventions where they are surrounded by like-minded people.’
Conventions are held around the world and the UK scene is reported to be very active, though there are no reunions currently held on the scale of Euroference.
Found a fellow fur at my local airsoft arena. Pics in the text below
He had a tail aswell but it was black so you couldn't see it too well because of his gear. It was awesome. I diddnt know there were any furs near where I live (UK). I might have to put ears on my camo hat XD
The furry. http://imgur.com/a/0rcOx
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Foxy, you can come over any time you want to.
Italian Foxes Saving the Planet
Italy appears to be the latest country vying to jump into the international animation pool — and it’s doing so with animated animals. According to an article in Variety, Ambi Pictures (currently producing a live-action film with Al Pacino called The Humbling) have announced their first animated feature, Arctic Justice Thunder Squad, directed by Matthew Lyon and animated in his native Canada. “The tale turns on a sinister walrus who plots to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle. A rag-tag group of inexperienced heroes, led by a fox, must come together to foil his nefarious plan and save the Arctic.” The producers, Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi, are currently in America looking to secure funding and distribution for the film. So far, no word on a possible completion date for it.
image c. 2014 Ambi Pictures
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