afk_strats

New York Wildlife

https://lemmy.world/post/40544856

Dec 22 at 8:25amWeb
Show threadTabbsTheBat (they/them)Dec 22

I didn’t know what the protocol was. Can you go up and ask for photos? Is that weird?

You can ask for photos, yes ^^

Show threaddaanniiDec 22

I’m not part of the furry culture, but you gotta admit, they really go 💯 on those costumes. And everyone has their own unique thing going on.

As a hobby artisan, I can’t help but admire the craftsmanship and creativity.

Show threadafk_stratsDec 22
I think furries are great. People doing what they’re into and finding new ways to be themselves.
Show threadjoulethiefDec 23
I wish more people would treat new, unfamiliar (to them) things like that. They receive way too much hate.
Show threadknightly the SneptaurDec 22
Nah, it’s not weird to ask for photos. Feel free to ask for hugs too, fursuit hugs are great~
Show threadCatoblepasDec 22
It would be far weirder to be out in a fursuit in public and NOT be okay with people coming up to ask for photos!
Show threadredhorsejacketDec 23
How are both Firefox and Timber Cub (right side, grey fur, blue shirt) both giving me side eye? That seems difficult to do in a fur suit, unless the eyes just sorta follow you round the room …
Show threadknightly the SneptaurDec 23

There’s a few ways that fursuits do eyes but the most popular method among Western furries right now gives the “Mona Lisa Effect” by setting the painted portion of the eye screen slightly behind the opening of the eye: