Ruining the magic

2019-08-16T10:41:21Z

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[[File:Fursuitersanshead.png|right|thumb|275px|Sweaty fursuiter without head]]
"'''Ruining the magic'''"<ref>[https://www.thefurryforum.com/forums/index.php?topic=13225.0 ''Ruining the magic?''] post on [[The Furry Forums]]. Retrieved February 22, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/bluewolfcheetah/art/Ruining-the-Magic-181674520 ''Ruining the Magic''] post on [[deviantART]]. Retrieved February 22, 2019.</ref> (also '''"break[ing] the magic"'''), refers to actions taken by a [[fursuiter]] or [[cosplayer]] that deviate performance conventions in a way that interferes with viewers' [[wikipedia:Suspension of disbelief|suspension of disbelief]], "the magic". When the magic is ruined, the viewer is reminded that they are seeing a [[costume]] with a person inside [[roleplaying]] a fictional [[character]]. The behavior can be [[out of character]] or break the [[wikipedia:Fourth wall|fourth wall]].

There are several methods by which one can ruin the magic. A common one is by '''poodling''', or allowing one's skin to be visible while wearing a [[fursuit]] when not appropriate for the character. Speaking, especially when the [[jaw]] of the fursuit does not move with that of the wearer, is another method.

==RTM and furry ==

Within the [[furry fandom]], ruining the magic can be frowned upon. Sometimes it is necessary to do so for safety reasons, like preventing [[wikipedia:Overheating|overheating]]. Because of the safety concerns, most [[conventions]] will have designated a "[[headless lounge|headless lounge]]" to accommodate breaks for the performer.

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUMd5S3RrW0 Impromptu dance video] about the subject on [[YouTube]]

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Ruining the magic

2019-08-16T10:07:55Z

2A00:23C5:B41A:5901:6C4E:6D73:A4F3:1A01: Partials do sometimes ruin the magic and this is why they are viewed as inferior

[[File:Fursuitersanshead.png|right|thumb|275px|Sweaty fursuiter without head]]
"'''Ruining the magic'''"<ref>[https://www.thefurryforum.com/forums/index.php?topic=13225.0 ''Ruining the magic?''] post on [[The Furry Forums]]. Retrieved February 22, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/bluewolfcheetah/art/Ruining-the-Magic-181674520 ''Ruining the Magic''] post on [[deviantART]]. Retrieved February 22, 2019.</ref> (also '''"break[ing] the magic"'''), refers to actions taken by a [[fursuiter]] or [[cosplayer]] that deviate performance conventions in a way that interferes with viewers' [[wikipedia:Suspension of disbelief|suspension of disbelief]], "the magic". When the magic is ruined, the viewer is reminded that they are seeing a [[costume]] with a person inside [[roleplaying]] a fictional [[character]]. The behavior can be [[out of character]] or break the [[wikipedia:Fourth wall|fourth wall]].

There are several methods by which one can ruin the magic. A common one is by '''poodling''', or allowing one's skin to be visible while wearing a [[fursuit]] when not appropriate for the character. Speaking, especially when the [[jaw]] of the fursuit does not move with that of the wearer, is another method.

Wearing a partial fursuit instead of a fullsuit can also potentially ruin the magic, as they can appear incomplete. Large sleeves that cover the wrists of the paws and tucking the fursuit head into the shirt can help, though.

==RTM and furry ==

Within the [[furry fandom]], ruining the magic can be frowned upon. Sometimes it is necessary to do so for safety reasons, like preventing [[wikipedia:Overheating|overheating]]. Because of the safety concerns, most [[conventions]] will have designated a "[[headless lounge|headless lounge]]" to accommodate breaks for the performer.

== References ==
<REFERENCES/>

== External links ==

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUMd5S3RrW0 Impromptu dance video] about the subject on [[YouTube]]

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