Singapore Furs

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[[File:SingaporeFursLogo2013.png|thumb|right|200px|Singapore Furs logo]]
'''Singapore Furs''' is a community of furries in [[wikipedia:Singapore|Singapore]], an island nation of just 710.2 sq km (274.2 sq mi). The group was founded around December 2004, although the community has informal roots before the period. The community keeps in touch with its regional neighbours as a branch of [[AnthroAsia]] as well as furry conventions within the South East and East Asian regions, serving as a convenient furry regional hub. As of 2015, the SGFurs is headed by a committee of 5 group admins.

==Online Community==
The community is active on Facebook, and the [http://www.facebook.com/singaporefurs Singapore Furs Facebook Page] is where the latest events and discussions happen among the Singapore Furs.

In addition, budding artists in the Singapore Furs community regularly discuss art-related topics and conduct art meet ups at the [http://www.facebook.com/groups/154578341275757/ Creative PawPads (SG) Facebook Group].

Apart from Facebook, the Singapore Furs community can be found on [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/singaporefurs Fur Affinity], [https://plus.google.com/100087806305078414019/posts Google+] and [https://twitter.com/SGFurs Twitter]. A historical archive of events can also be seen on [http://community.livejournal.com/singapore_furs/ LiveJournal].

<gallery caption="Furmeet Photos" mode=packed>
File:SGFurs-SWB2011-Group Shot 1.jpg|The fursuit and cosplay gang at SWB 2011
File:SGFurs-Chingay2012-GroupShot1.jpg|Fursuiting at Chingay 2012
File:SGFurs-Halloween2011-Group Shot.jpg|Fursuiters at Halloween 2011 bowling
File:SGFurs-STGCC2010-Group Shot 2.jpg|The fursuit group out at STGCC 2010
File:SGFurs-Halloween2010-DarkLurker.jpg|Singapore Furs team on Halloween 2010
File:DL-Mik-Vee-Group_Photo_2010.jpg|Fursuiters at STGCC 2011
</gallery>

==Furmeets & Fursuiting==
[[Furmeets]] are organised on an ad hoc basis due to the easy travel within the country. On average, attendance on larger events are approximately fifty per meet.

One of the primary reasons for furmeets is for fellow SGFurs monthly birthday celebrations. Examples of activities during birthday celebrations include bowling, fursuiting during Halloween.

The SGFurs Community have an annual chalet meet, which started in 2010, to provide space that caters to the varied interests within the community, and provide a platform for members to contribute their time and talent.

Other examples of local meets include fursuiting during local cosplay events and playing board games. Smaller local meets situated in downtown Singapore usually happen over food, and usually end of the night with plenty of walking.

Furmeets also happen when the SGFurs play host to visiting furs from overseas. Furmeets of this nature may involve touring around the city-state, or having a meal over the wide variety of local food. To date, the SGFurs have hosted furs from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Norway, Germany, UAE, South Africa, Japan, Hong Kong and other [[W:ASEAN|ASEAN]] countries.

Unlike furmeets in Western countries, fursuiting during meets held in public locations are rare due to the complex logistics. Furthermore, the tropical nature of Singapore makes it extremely challenging for fursuiters to suit at length, restricting their activities to mainly indoor air-conditioned spaces. The later would also requires consent of mall management which are difficult to obtain.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Furmeet videos'''
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| {{#ev:vimeo|173916708|250|left|SGFurs Presents: Furlay 2015}} || {{#ev:vimeo|147608951|250|left|Howloween 2015}} || {{#ev:vimeo|148501214|250|left|SGFURS: AFA 2015}}
|-
| {{#ev:youtube|bJxR46dvyNg|250|left|Halloween Night 2011}} || {{#ev:youtube|a5OJrSaumA4|250|left|May fursuit bowling 2012}} || {{#ev: vimeo|56540222|250|left|Nov 2012 - AFA}}
|}

== SGFurs Committee ==
[[File:STGCC_2015.jpg|thumb|right|200px|STGCC 2015 Fursuit Group Photo]]

As of August 2015, the Singapore Furs community leaders comprise of the following members:

*[[Hollud]]
*[[Azerawr]]
*[[Naix]]
*[[Randae Wolfyote]]
*[[Kazuki Tirashira]]

== 2011/2012 Singapore Furry census ==
[[File:SGFurs-VeeBirthday2012-GroupShot1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Fursuiting at Vee's birthday 2012]]

In December 2011, the first ever furry census was conducted to the furry population of Singapore. With the hopes of providing data to help better understand the breakdown of the local furry population. Basic statistics were gathered, such as birthdays, species, gender, as well as additional information, such as creative interests, location of residence, and even relationship status. The survey was distributed electronically via the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/sgfurs/ SGFurs Facebook page] and the [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/singaporefurs SGFurs FurAffinity page].

A total of 37 responses were recorded.

=== Species count ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Species !! Number Responded !! Percentage Represented
|-
| [[canine]] || 15 || 40.5%
|-
| [[feline]] || 7 || 18.9%
|-
| [[dragon]] || 6 || 16.2%
|-
| [[hybrid]] || 5 || 13.5%
|-
| [[mice]] || 1 || 2.7%
|-
| [[shark]] || 1 || 2.7%
|-
| [[red panda]] || 1 || 2.7%
|-
| [[horse]] || 1 || 2.7%
|}

=== Demographic data ===
All information is correct as of February 2012.

The mean age of the local furry population is '''21'''. The median age is '''20'''. 
'''95%''' of the local furry population is '''Male'''. 
'''Students''' make up '''68%''' of the population, followed by '''22%''' who are '''Working''', '''8%''' in '''Military Conscription''', and '''3%''' reporting as '''Other'''. 
'''FurAffinity''' is the most popular furry site. '''Facebook''' is the preferred choice for social networking.

Artists make up '''43%''' of the local community talent, followed by Writers at '''19%'''. Fursuiters and Photographers/Videographers have an equal share of '''16%''' each.

== 2012/2013 Singapore Furry census ==
[[File:SGFurs-MascotParade2012.jpg|thumb|right|200px|May fursuit bowling 2012]]

The second Singapore furry census was conducted from December 2012 to March 2013.

A total of 48 responses were recorded for the 2012/2013 period.

=== Species count ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Species !! Number Responded !! Percentage Represented
|-
| canine || 17 || 35.4%
|-
| feline || 10 || 20.8%
|-
| hybrid || 10 || 20.8%
|-
| dragon || 7 || 14.6%
|-
| [[avian]] || 1 || 2.1%
|-
| horse || 1 || 2.1%
|-
| mice || 1 || 2.1%
|-
| shark || 1 || 2.1%
|}

=== Demographic data ===
All information is correct as of April 2013.

The mean age of the local furry population remains at '''21'''. However, the median age has dropped to '''19'''. 
'''94%''' of the local furry population is '''Male'''. 
'''Students''' still make up the majority of the population, accounting for '''68%''' for current furry professions. '''21%''' are '''Working''', '''13%''' in '''Military Conscription''', and '''1%''' reporting as neither studying nor working professionally. 
'''FurAffinity''' and '''Facebook''' remains the most popular furry site and the most preferred choice for social networking.

Artists now make up '''48%''' of the local community talent, followed by Writers ('''25%'''), Fursuiters ('''10%'''), Photographers/Videographers ('''8%'''), and Public Relations/Marketing ('''4%''').

== External links ==
* [https://www.furry.sg/ Official Singapore Furs Web Site]
* [http://www.facebook.com/singaporefurs/ SGFurs] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://twitter.com/sgfurs/ SGFurs] on [[Twitter]]

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Baby Blu

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103.137.210.90: Blu is not a US Citizen, if disregarding the fact that he is a suit-only character. That means he has no involvement in the US military, and thus is false information

[[File:Tumblr nychtdJ3gV1tllj39o1 1280-1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Baby Blu wearing a brown leather jacket and his signature bandanna, while holding his blue popsicle prop (photo by [[SinghaTheLion]] Photography).]]
'''Baby Blu''', also known as '''Blusicurl''', '''Blu Doggo''' or simply '''Blu''' (born February 19), is a [[fursuiter]], [[DJ]] and [[MILFur]]{{cn}} from [[W:Seattle, Washington|Seattle]], [[W:Washington (state)|Washington]], USA.

== Fandom involvement ==

At [[Furs Upon Malaysia|Furs Upon Malaysia 2016]], Blu held his very first DJ set.

=== Fursona ===

Baby Blu's [[fursona]] is a blue and white [[husky]].

=== Fursuits ===

Baby Blu owns two [[fursuit]]s, one made by [[Made Fur You]], and the other by [[Don't Hug Cacti]]. He is often seen wearing either his custom [[kigurumi|kigu]], which is designed in the likeness of his fursona, or his blue [[W:Yukata|Yukata]] printed with white petals, with a yellow [[W:Obi (sash)|obi]] printed with white flowers.

When in [[fullsuit|full]] or [[partial]] [[sui]]ting while wearing his kigu, he almost always has on his signature bandanna, which is blue and white with multiple goldfish on it He usually carries a prop [[W:Popsicle|popsicle]] with him as well as a prop camera. He is known for his signature high-pitched scream. He, like most [[fursuiter]]s, does not speak when suiting, however, he does make high pitched noises, which seems to be his language when fursuiting.

Baby Blu's Made Fur You suit debuted at [[Anthrocon 2015]]. It features a blue heart on its left cheek right below the left eye. The light glare in the suit's eyes is in the shape of hearts. The suit has a blue heart located on its rear below and to the right of the [[tail]], on the suit's "behind". An image exists of Blu where what appears to be whiskers are present on the suit head. Four were located on the [[muzzle]], two on each side, and an additional four were located on the edges of the face near where the white fur meets the blue fur. These whiskers appear to be no longer present on his head. Whether they fell off or if he removed them is unknown.

== Media ==

On November 18, 2018, Blu, along with [[Xusho]], [[Laetans]], and countless other fursuiters attending [[Anthro Northwest 2017]] had cameo appearances in the show ''[[w:This Is Life with Lisa Ling|This Is Life with Lisa Ling]]'' in the episode titled '''''Furry Nation''''', which aired on [[W:CNN|CNN]].{{cn}}

=== Youtube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaJZFgGGrZA&t=4s ''Red vs. Blue: Furry Battle''] on [[Majira Strawberry]]'s [[Youtube]] Channel (Jun 28, 2017).{{clarify}}

== Trivia ==

Blu is a massive fan of [[W:Subaru|Subaru]], and loves the [[Impreza]], [[WRX]], and [[WRX STI]] models. According to his [[Twitter]] bio, he is a Subaru Ambassador,{{clarify}} as well as an automotive enthusiast. He is also an avid fan of Subaru rally races and has a liking for cars in general.

He has stated, in reply to a user on Instagram, that he has a caffeine addiction, and has a liking for coffee, particularly [[W:Starbucks|Starbucks]]. He also has a liking for the Swedish retail store [[W:Ikea|Ikea]], and even went to the first Ikea store in Sweden.{{cn}}

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Anthrocon]] - 2015
* [[Anthro Northwest]] - 2017
* [[Rainfurrest]] - 2015
* [[Furs Upon Malaysia]] - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,(*) 2019

(*) DJ

== External links ==

* [https://twitter.com/Blusicurl?s=09 Blusicurl] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/littlebluworld/ Blusicurl] on [[Instagram]]

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Baby Blu