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Fursuit

2008-12-05T07:29:14Z

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[[Image:Autumnfox.jpg|250px|thumb|right|[[Summer Vixen]] and [[Autumnwah]] at [[Further Confusion 2006]].]]
[[Image:Autumn 012.jpg|250px|thumb|right|[[Autumn Vixen]] poses in fursuit.]]
'''Fursuits''' are [[animal]] costumes associated with the [[furry fandom]]. They range from simple [[tail]]s and [[ears]] to full costumes cooled by battery-powered fans. Similar to [[mascot]] suits, they allow the wearer to adopt another personality while in costume. Owners (also known as '''[[:Category:Fursuiters|fursuiters]]''') can spend less than one-hundred to many thousands of dollars on one fursuit, depending on the complexity of the design and on the materials used. These items are frequently sold at conventions, or online by either commission or auction. Many furry fans [[:category:Fursuit makers|make their own]] using online tutorials or advice from newsgroups.

The term ''fursuit'' (coined<ref>[[Critter Costuming]], p13 - Robert King mentions inventing the term ''fursuit'' back in 1993 for the title of an amateur costumers' mailing list about the then un-named hobby while on the way back from a conference (perhaps [[ConFurence 4]]?), in part as a pun on the word ''pursuit''</ref> in 1993 by [[Robert King]]) can also refer to animal mascot costumes in general, as opposed to [[human]] or inanimate object mascots. The act of wearing a fursuit is usually referred to as ''[[fursuiting]]''.

==Types of fursuits==
[[Image:GR FC2007 furry cats costumers.jpg|right|thumb|Fursuits are not always furry]]
The standard fursuit is a full body costume that consists of a head, forepaws (hands), hindpaws (feet) and a body with an attached tail; in some cases, the tail is connected via a belt to the wearer and hangs out through a hole in the back of the body. Many suits include special padding or undersuits to give the character its desired shape (this is especially present in larger characters or those of a particular gender.)

A ''partial suit'' or ''half-suit'' contains the above, only without the body. This allows the wearer to don ordinary clothing (or a different costume) overtop of the paws, head and tail. In partial suits, the tail is usually attached to a belt, and the arms and legs have sleeves that can go up as far as the shoulders and pelvis, respectively.

Most recently, a third type known as the ''three-quarter suit'' has been developed, which consists of a head, arms and pants made to look like the legs, tail and feet of the animal in question, which works well for characters who only wear shirts.

== Reasons for fursuiting ==
[[Image:Wgg the Gnoll.jpg|thumb|right|Wgg the Gnoll, an example of a suit that uses a mask.]]
A person who wears a fursuit generally falls into one or more of five categories.

=== Job or charity work ===
Many furry fans wear fursuits as a job or to bring attention to an event or charity. This can include mascots, though not all mascots are fursuits, nor are all mascot performers furries. Many fursuiters are hired through an agency to represent a character, while others bring their own constructions to an event instead. There are also several volunteer fursuiting groups across North America that either ask or are asked to entertain at various social functions. Some groups even set up their own charitable events or perform on the streets to passersby.

=== Conventions, parades, exhibitions ===
[[Image:FursuitDancersAC2006.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Fursuit dancers at [[Anthrocon 2006]] - video by [[BigBlueFox|BBF]]: <span class="plainlinks">[http://youtube.com/watch?v=dFKdUVsjUqY 1] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb82sUmiCq4&NR 2] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aafWQJwQmZ0 3]</span> ]]
Other furries enjoy wearing their suits for parades, exhibitions, or [[convention]]s. Oftentimes these are of a personal character who they are expressing as a form of role play. The fursuiter may consider themselves to be expressing who they really are. These fursuiters may also wear their suits to small, informal meetings among furry fans in their area. Some may get permission to perform in or outside of a shop or event, while others may simply wear a suit in a major area, such as a mall. However, some public areas have no-mask laws, so individuals seeking to wear their fursuit in large, public places should check first if it's allowed before performing at that location.

=== [[Role-playing]] ===
Some LARPers create highly elaborate costumes (including fursuits) for their characters. Half-suits are usually created for role-playing games, though some LARPers use full-body suits. These suits wear elaborate clothes and costumes of their own, depending on the theme of the game.

=== Sexuality ===
A small portion of the [[furry fandom]] considers a fursuit a sexual item. A fraction of the fursuits sold are made for sexual activity. Some suits may contain elaborately designed sexual features, while some wearers simply snip a hole or two out themselves. The [[Wikipedia:music video|music video]] for "[[Beautiful]]" by [[Wikipedia:Moby|Moby]] revolves around a [[Wikipedia:Swinging|swinger]] house party where all the participants are dressed up in fursuits, though this is likely to be intended as a metaphor rather than a statement about the furry fandom.

=== Spirituality ===
Some people (usually [[Wikipedia:otherkin|otherkin]] or [[Wikipedia:therianthropy|therianthropes]]) also fursuit for reasons of expressing what they feel is their inner animal self. Most of them try to make their suits as realistic and lifelike as possible.

==Construction==
[[Image:GR MFF2005 beheaded takaza.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The head and paws of [[Takaza]].]]
Fursuits can be made out of many different materials, though most incorporate fake fur, foam, felt and varying types of plastic. Several factors can be customized during the construction process, including:

* what types and colours of fur will be used
* the space that the wearer is able to see from (mouth, eyes, neck, etc.)
* whether or not the suit contains padding
* whether or not there will be animated features (wagging tails, "follow me" eyes, etc.)
* any designs, patterns or shading (airbrushing) in the fur itself, and
* whether or not any makeup will be used.

=== Head ===
[[Image:Fursuit-head-foam.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A foam head midway through carving; the paper eyes are for reference.]]
The head is the most detailed feature of a fursuit, and is usually the most complicated because it must easily display what type of animal or creature it is; it also has the task of setting an expressional context for the character, whether it is predominately happy, angry, etc. Several methods exist for creating a fursuit head. The most prominent methods use include:

* strips of plastic canvas are sewn together, and fur and foam is attached to the outside
* a block of foam is carved into the desired shape, and fur is glued to the outside of the foam, and
* fiberglass is molded into the desired shape, and fur is attached to the outside.

Heads can range anywhere from being extremely simplistic (one colour, a sewn-in smile) to elaborate (a moving jaw, "follow-me eyes" that appear to move, hair, facial markings, etc.) Some characters have closed mouths while others are open. The facial expression of the character can range anywhere from toony to realistic, and from inviting to frightening. Some fursuiters, notably [[Timduru]], own two or more heads to sport a different expression in varying locations and circumstances.

Many heads include discrete openings in the mouth or nose to allow the flow of fresh air. Some suits contain battery-powered cooling fans alongside the openings, either to draw air in or pull hot air out. Sometimes a [[Wikipedia:Balaclava|balaclava]] or headband is used inside to separate the wearer from the head, to hide the wearer's face and to absorb sweat.

Some fursuiters opt to wear a mask and/or makeup instead of a full head.

The head is usually removed when in the [[headless lounge]], so that the wearer can interact with other fursuiters and consume refreshments (typically large amounts of water). It is not usually removed in public, and it is considered [[Wikipedia:taboo|taboo]] to take a photograph of a fursuiter with their face visible.

====Eyes and sight====
Depending on the style of the costume, the wearer is able to see through the eyes, nose or mouth of the head; in some cases, the wearer sees through the tear ducts, the neck or a camouflaged space below the eyes — the location of the character's eyeballs and the opening that the wearer sees out of don't necessarily have to be in the same place.

A character's eyes can be made out of plastic globes or bowls (usually cut to size) or taxidermy eyes. The opening for the wearer to see from can be made out of plastic or aluminum mesh, plastic canvas or sheer fabrics such as nylon or chiffon. Some furries prefer to use their own eyes as the character's eyes, as it allows for added expression and makes the character seem more realistic.

=== Bodysuit ===
[[Image:Img 3594.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Synthetic fur. In this photo, the edge is held up, showing the nap runs from right to left. The backing holds the fur together.]]
The bodysuit is the full body of the character and includes the arms, legs, neck and tail. Bodysuits range from loose jumpsuits to form-fitting and/or padded costumes. A standard bodysuit pattern from a catalog can be used, and this basic pattern is usually altered to meet any required modifications, including all size and shape concerns. Many fursuit builders use dressmaker forms or [[Wikipedia:DIY|DIY]] [[duct tape dummy|duct tape dummies]] to build their costumes to ensure a snug fit.

Bodysuits also carry a great amount of detail. Most include a simple light patch down the middle of the torso to represent a cartoon-like stomach area. Various suits have detailed patterns added, either by sewing in different coloured/textured fur or by the use of [[Wikipedia:Airbrushing|airbrushing]] (for example, the stripes of a [[tiger]].) Varying lengths of fur can be used, including shorter fur for the stomach.

[[Image:Img 3598.jpg|250px|thumb|left|A fursuit closure showing both zipper and snaps.]]
A character's shape can be reinforced through the use of padding. Simple padding, such as foam inserts, can lightly define or highlight certain areas. [[Canine|Canid]] suits often employ padding in the legs to create the natural [[digitigrade]] shape of the animal. For large or muscled characters, large inserts or a special undersuit known as a '''muscle suit''' or '''bodypod''' are worn underneath to give the character the needed girth. Some fursuiters portray characters opposite of their natural gender and incorporate the necessary padding into their design.

Most bodysuits include a zipper closure in the back, which is camouflaged by either snaps or velcro concealed under a section of overlapping fur. Several suits have a front closure instead of one in the back.

The issue of what to wear under a bodysuit varies from person to person. Some wear a lycra dive skin or unitard. Some wear their street clothes, and some wear nothing at all.

=== Tail ===
[[Image:Fursuit-tail.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A simple tail, ready to be sewn.]]
Simple tails can be thought of as a fabric tube, with the ends sewn up. Sometimes, lengths of delrin rod, foam, wire, or plastic pipe are used to give a tail its desired shape. The tail is usually attached to the bodysuit, though in some cases, the tail is attached to a loop of fabric that runs through a belt and the tail protrudes through a hole in the back of the bodysuit.

In the case of larger tails, such as [[skunk]] or [[squirrel]] tails, fur is usually secured to a large plastic or aluminum support structure, which is in turn attached via a hole in the back of the suit to a harness worn by the performer to take the weight of the tail off of the performer's back; this harness is also worn under the clothing or costume of a partial suit.

=== Forepaws ===
Forepaws (or hands) are usually created from two pieces of fabric, traced from the wearer's hand, and sewn together. More complex patterns can also be used, including varying colours and fabrics (fur, felt, etc.) Some fursuit makers add small pawpads to each digit and to the palm to add more realism to the paws; some lightly stuff the pawpads for extra realism. Claws can be made from plastic, leather, resin (most for replica claws such as for [[bear]]s or [[bird]]s) and clay.

=== Hindpaws ===
[[Image:Fursuit-foot-foam.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A foam hindpaw midway through the carving stage.]]
Hindpaws (or feet) are the most durable part of the fursuit, as they constantly come in contact with abrasive and dirty surfaces such as concrete and tile flooring and they must put up with a lot of wear and tear and the weight of the performer. Some fursuiters build hindpaws specific to their character, while some wear regular shoes, oversized cartoon shoes or spats (fabric slips that cover regular shoes.)

Most hindpaws are made by attaching foam to store-bought shoes or slippers and furring them. Some fursuit makers build the hindpaws from scratch. The solepads, in this case, can be made of leather or rubber. A variant popular among members of the [[Free paws]] community — who prefer going barefoot — are hindpaws that only cover the top of the feet, leaving the wearer's soles bare.

Even more difficult are [[digitigrade]] hindpaws; either simulated, with fake ankle joints made of foam on the back of the legs, or with a structure supporting a digitigrade position (then however, it becomes difficult to put on the fursuit or to wear it for an extended time). Some constructions for [[Hoof|hooves]] use this approach.

==Maintenance==

Some fursuiters spray their costumes with Febreeze, Endbac, Lysol, or a generic antibacterial spray after each use. Usually fursuiters select a product that will kill bacteria, rather than just mask odours. During storage, the fursuiter may keep it stored with a fabric softener sheet, or a box of baking soda like the ones used in a fridge or freezer.

The fursuit is regularly brushed. Fursuiters usually try to brush the fur in such a way that it doesn't pull on the fur backing, as not to weaken it.

When it comes time to wash the suit, fursuiters consider each part individually. If foam is soaked in water, it may not dry quickly enough and start to grow bacteria or fungus before it does. Airbrushed patterns may fade if washed. Glue used to hold parts of the suit together may weaken if washed. Leather is usually not advisable to soak in water. If the suit has any electronics, those may be damaged by water. If wire or plastic canvas gives part of the suit its shape, it may not be advisable to soak that part, or at least not to machine-wash it.

The parts that will not be washed can usually be wiped with a damp cloth. Stains may be removable with a product like [[Bubble Gund]].

The parts that will be washed can either be machine washed or hand-washed. Usually the fursuit is turned inside-out and zipped up to avoid extra stress to the fur. No heat is used during the process as this can shrivel the fur. For detergent some will use a regular laundry detergent, while some may use a special detergent like Woolite. Putting undiluted detergent directly onto the fur may cause fading, so fursuiters try to avoid this except for treating stains. For machine-washing, the fursuiter chooses one of the more delicate cycles. For hand-washing, the fursuiter tries not to stretch the backing, and not to squeeze the fur into an alignment other than its natural lying flat state.

After the suit is washed, it is then dried. The fursuiter may fluff it up in the dryer in an air-only cycle. '''No heat is used in any step.''' Usually the fursuiter does not dry it completely, but takes it out and brushes it periodically until it is completely dry. Since waterlogged fur is heavy, the fursuiter may go to some lengths to lay it out flat while drying, so it doesn't stretch from the extra weight. Fans may be used to accelerate the drying process.

Fursuiters are divided over whether [[Wikipedia:drycleaning|dry cleaning]] is advisable for fursuits. Since dry-cleaners can choose from many different methods and settings, and there are many types of fur, it is likely that one answer does not apply to all situations.

== Performance ==
[[Image:Fursuit Markus Hug.JPG|right|thumb|[[Markus]] offering a hug.]]
A key part of playing a character in suit is an engaging performance. The most expensive fursuit in the world will not help someone who does not know how to use it. Looking good is important, but not as important as ''acting''.

How the performer acts in costume reflects on how others relate to them. If the desired character is bouncy and bubbly, then acting that way is required to communicate it to spectators.

The design of the suit plays a part in some of the moves that can be done. For example, some fursuiters with floppy muzzles nod their heads up and down rapidly to simulate laughter or enjoyment. This cannot be done with suits with a rigid muzzle, or no muzzle at all.

=== Body language ===

Fursuiters do not generally speak in costume. This may be for a variety of reasons:
* To preserve the anonymity or conceal the gender of the performer
* The design of most suits muffles the voice of the performer
* Most animals don't talk

Because of this, acting in suit is all about body language.

also we love to concert performance in your mouth, oh yeah!!!

== See also ==
*[[:Category:Fursuiters|Fursuiters]]
*[[:Category:Fursuit makers|Fursuit makers]]
*[[:Category:Fursuit photographs|Fursuit photographs]]
*[[Wikipedia:Fursuit|Fursuit]] at Wikipedia

== External links ==

=== Tutorials ===
*[http://www.matrices.net/fursuiting.asp Costuming and fursuiting] at [[Matrices]].net
*[http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=fursuit The Fursuit community] (on LiveJournal)
*[http://www.fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:introduction Fursuit FAQ Wiki at The Furry Costume Information Exchange]
*[http://www.nicodemus.org/fursuit/ Nicodemus' Fursuit Pages] - a good source of information by [[Nicodemus (person)|Adam "Nicodemus" Riggs]]; consider his book, ''[[Critter Costuming: Making Mascots and Fabricating Fursuits]]''
*[http://www.jinglefox.com/guides/index.php Furry World Guides] by [[Santa Fox]] - includes several fursuiting guides
*[http://www.fursuit.de/cms/index.php/En:Fursuit_building Fursuit building] by [[Tioh]]

=== Databases ===
* [http://www.frappr.com/fursuiters A map dedicated to fursuiters around the world]
* [http://fur-suit.org The Fursuit Database] A comprehensive Fursuit database
* fursuiter.org - fursuit database - Defunct

=== Other ===
* [http://fursuit.org/ The Furry Costume Information Exchange]
* [http://fursuit.timduru.org/ The Fursuit Archive]
* [http://www.fursuit.co.uk/ Fursuit.co.uk] The British fursuit site
* [http://www.onefurall.com/ onefurall.com] Fursuit gallery and commissioning
* [http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/show/fs1 The Bitter Ex-furry's Guide to Fursuiting] at [[Crush Yiff Destroy]] (mostly bitter, but a few good points)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XKCRMnSxz4 Example of fursuit dancing] on YouTube

== References ==
* ''Critter Costuming: Making Mascots and Fabricating Fursuits'' by [[Nicodemus (person)|Adam Riggs]], [http://www.ibexa.com/ Ibexa Press], September 2004, 208 pages (spiral-bound), ISBN 0967817072, ([http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0967817072/ Amazon link])
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Furry

2008-12-05T07:27:40Z

207.160.210.173: /* Non-furry furries */

The word '''furry''' has several meanings, dependent on the context in which it is used. Predominantly, it means "consisting of or resembling fur".<ref >[[Wikipedia:Furry|furry]] at Wikipedia</ref> It also pertains to an interest in [[Anthropomorphic|anthropomorphic animals]] and/or mythological or imaginary creatures which possess [[human]] or superhuman capabilities. The plural form of furry in all its contexts is ''furs'' or ''furries''; the subjects of furry interest are also known as [[furries]].

== What it means to ''be'' furry ==

Someone who says they are furry is generally expressing an interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or creatures.

Unfavorable attention from the media has created a negative stereotype of a furry. Contrary to how a Furry is portrayed in pop culture and mass media, how deep or meaningful an interest in Furry is varies greatly from person to person. Also, the breadth of a person's interest in the fandom, and what ultimately makes them furry, is specific to each individual. Below is a list of common interests with which a fur is likely to identify. A furry may be interested in any or all of them, to any degree.

Someone claiming to be furry would also be part of the [[furry fandom]].

== Furry's gamut of interests ==
==== Cartoons and games ====

Interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or creatures can be as simple as the many popular furry cartoon characters, known as [[funny animal]]s. These may include [[Bugs Bunny]], [[Tony the Tiger]], [[Sly Cooper]], [[Star Fox]], etc. However, someone who merely happens to like these characters is not necessarily a furry; the degree and nature of one's interest is relevant here.

==== Spirituality ====

[[Image:Postsecret.jpg|thumb|175px|A postcard sent into [http://www.postsecret.com PostSecret] depicting a [[fur]]'s interest in becoming her [[fursona]].]]
Some furs believe they have a spiritual connection to a particular animal which is typically their [[fursona]], but also may be a [[totem]]. Strong spiritual believers may often say that they are "an animal in a human body" (and in fact may identify themselves as [[Otherkin]], [[Were]]s and/or [[Therian]]s which are their own categories and not linked to the furry fandom just by interest). Some [[Otherkin]], [[Were]]s and/or [[Therian]]s join and find the furry fandom to be a place to be themselves as most [[Otherkin]], [[Were]]s and/or [[Therian]]s are underground and the furry fandom is more open to the world.

==== Art and creativity ====
Some furs may be interested only in the creative aspects of the furry fandom. Furry content, both online and off, is easy to obtain, and available in vast amounts, and furs produce new works regularly. Furry artwork is also done by many nonfurries as well in targeting the fandom. Others may disassociate themselves from the fandom and refer to themselves as funny animal artists. Furries may also enjoy [[role-playing]] a particular furry character or fursona, sometimes writing about this character or recording their online interactions for posterity.

==== Fursuiting ====
[[Image:Autumn 012.jpg|150px|thumb|right|[[Autumn Vixen]] poses in fursuit.]]
A relatively ''un''common practice among furries is to dress up in a costume that is typically designed after a fursona.<ref>{{newslink|UC Davis posts furry survey results}}</ref> These "[[fursuits]]" are usually worn at [[conventions]], and a few are even designed to accommodate sexual situations. Some furries opt to wear a "partial" suit, consisting of a head, tail, and paws, instead of a full fursuit; others may just wear a tail or various other pieces.

==== Sexuality ====

To some furs, the sexual [[Xenophilia|attraction]] to anthropomorphic animals is a part of what makes them furry. This is a topic of much controversy, as it has been the subject of early media attention (such as that from [[Wired|Wired Magazine]] and [[Vanity Fair]]), leading to its becoming a common conception of furry community at large. This has spawned a few groups in response (such as the [[Burned Furs]]) with a desire to discourage this angle, or create a clear distinction between these furries and the rest of the community.

== Other contexts of Furry ==

From within the fandom, anything classified as an anthropomorphic animal and/or creature could be called a furry. That could be anything from [[Scooby Doo]] to various sports [[mascot]]s to [[Omaha the Cat Dancer]]. Since mainstream characters are generally not created with furries in mind, the furry context is presumed by most outsiders to not be present despite subcultural interest.

Any art showcasing anthropomorphic animals is generally considered furry artwork. Artwork that contains furries in sexual situations may be called [[yiff]] or [[spooge]] art.

==== Non-furry furries ====

Anthropomorphic creatures that are also considered to be furry (even with the lack of pelt or fur) include (but are not limited to): [[dragon]]s and [[lizard]]s (also known as [[scalies]] and [[herp]]s, respectively,) [[Cetacean]]s ([[dolphin]]s and [[Orca]]s,) [[bird]]s and [[gryphon]]s (also known as [[featheries]] or '''[[avian]]s''',) and [[taur]]s ([[centaur]]s being the prime example.)BOOOOOOOBBBSSSSSSSSSS

== See also ==

*[[Aesop's Fables]]
*[[Furries]]
*[[Furry fan]]
*[[Furry fandom]]
*[[Fursuit|Fursuiter]]
*[[Furry (IRC)|#furry]]
*[[Furvert]]
*[[Lifestyler]]
*[[wikipedia:Furry|Furry]] on [[Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.slhistory.org/index.php/Anthro Furry] on the SL History Wiki

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/intro.html PeterCat's Furry InfoPage]
* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/furfaq.txt FAQ] for [[alt.fan.furry]]
* [http://www.loganberry.furtopia.org/essays/rabbitingon.html Rabbiting On - a personal view of furry]

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Jaxson Otter

2008-12-05T07:26:24Z

207.160.210.173: /* Fursona */

'''Jaxson Otter''' (also known as '''JOtter86'''; born January, 1986) is a [[furry]] who lives in [[Wikipedia:Missouri|Missouri]], U.S.A. His primary [[fursona]] is '''Jaxson the Otterman'''.

== History ==
Jaxson became interested in the [[furry fandom]] around February 2008, whilst on [[IMVU]] and [[Second Life]], though lagging and slow loading times have forced his interests elsewhere. As of June 2008, he is not on either program due to a time management and schooling. Though, he still frequents [[Anthrochat]] and [[FurNet]], going by the names Jaxson or JOtter86. Likes it up the butt tooo.

==Real life==
In [[real life]], Jaxson attends [[Wikipedia:Northwest Missouri State University|Northwest Missouri State University]]. As of June, 2008, he is working on his [[Wikipedia:Bachelor of Science|bachelor of science]] in [[Wikipedia:Journalism|Journalism]] with a Minor in Advertising. He also works for the [[Wikipedia:Northwest Missourian|Northwest Missourian]], the university's newspaper, as the Online Content Editor. Jaxson just started a FA account and also a live journal. He is also a closted Gay and hiding it from his family. He is still scared to death to tell them.

== External Links ==
* [http://jaxsonott.livejournal.com Jaxson's Blog] on LiveJournal
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/jotter86 Jaxson's FA]
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Jaxson Otter

2008-12-05T07:25:13Z

207.160.210.173: /* History */

'''Jaxson Otter''' (also known as '''JOtter86'''; born January, 1986) is a [[furry]] who lives in [[Wikipedia:Missouri|Missouri]], U.S.A. His primary [[fursona]] is '''Jaxson the Otterman'''.

== History ==
Jaxson became interested in the [[furry fandom]] around February 2008, whilst on [[IMVU]] and [[Second Life]], though lagging and slow loading times have forced his interests elsewhere. As of June 2008, he is not on either program due to a time management and schooling. Though, he still frequents [[Anthrochat]] and [[FurNet]], going by the names Jaxson or JOtter86. Likes it up the butt tooo.

== Fursona ==
Jaxson is a Northwest Missourian River Otter a new breed of the Northern River Otter only specifically to the areas Northwest Missouri. This breed has been found scampering the halls of the basement of where he works. He is very cuddly and loves to make furs laugh. He can be considered a little shy meeting new furs but it takes a while for him to open up.

==Real life==
In [[real life]], Jaxson attends [[Wikipedia:Northwest Missouri State University|Northwest Missouri State University]]. As of June, 2008, he is working on his [[Wikipedia:Bachelor of Science|bachelor of science]] in [[Wikipedia:Journalism|Journalism]] with a Minor in Advertising. He also works for the [[Wikipedia:Northwest Missourian|Northwest Missourian]], the university's newspaper, as the Online Content Editor. Jaxson just started a FA account and also a live journal. He is also a closted Gay and hiding it from his family. He is still scared to death to tell them.

== External Links ==
* [http://jaxsonott.livejournal.com Jaxson's Blog] on LiveJournal
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/jotter86 Jaxson's FA]
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