Baked Furs (group)

The Baked Furs were initially a parody group in the early 2000s, created in response to the Burned Furs and its (serious) counterparts, such as the Freezing Furs.

The "Baked" term referred to the state of somebody being under the influence of drug intoxication, particularly by the use of Cannabis. By 2006, the name had been co-opted by furries who are actually users of recreational drugs.

History
The original group was created when furry artist Fel created a badge showing a "raver" fur, eyes and glowsticks shining, based on Zixalus' character. These badges were intended as entry badges to a party at Further Confusion that was ultimately held in Tom Howling's room (the invitation list quickly diverged from that plan.)

No further intended use of this group was further considered beyond this particular room party.

Meaning change
By 2006, the present definition of a Baked Fur has changed to denote any furry who is part of the underground furry drug-culture, either by deed or acceptance. Some Second Life members have come to prefer the use of the term 420 Furs.

Locations
Several sites and forums are currently available to baked furs, such as the Baked Furs LiveJournal community (originally "friends-only", now open to everybody.)

The FurNet IRC #bakedfurs channel was revived in 2006 under new management, after a split from the #stonedfurs channel.

A deviantART club is also available under the name BakedFursClub ("DROP ACID NOT BOMBS.") Its philosophy and rules are stated as follows:

On August 10th, 2007, Bakedfurs.org, a furry community dedicated to all recreational drug using furries, came online.