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Tabbicus

2010-10-13T02:25:38Z

68.230.101.83: /* The person */

[[File:Gift Art For Tabbi by jessnumbuh20.jpg|right|thumb|102px|Tabbicus as depicted by A.G. Silver Shepherd]]
'''Tabbicus''' is a member of the [[furry fandom]]. He was introduced to it by [[A.G. Silver Shepherd]] in December of 2005. He is an avid user of [[deviantART]] and [[Fur Affinity]], and was formerly a moderator on the [[Furtopia]] forums.

He has been mated to [[Khortl Wolf]] since October of 2006.

== The character ==
'''Tabbicus Polydactyl Domesticus''' (commonly shortened to '''Tabbi''' or '''Tabs''') has adopted the avatar of a [[Wikipedia:Polydactyl cat|polydactyl cat]]. His fur is royal blue with yellow markings. He has medium-length maroon hair and green eyes. He is usually depicted wearing his distinguishing purple sunglasses. Tabbicus has a fun-loving personality. He is very friendly and is always willing to lend an ear.

=== Origins ===
The main inspiration for the Tabbicus fursona is one of Tabbi's cats in real life, Paws. He is a polydactyl [[Wikipedia: Maine Coon|Maine Coon]]. Like the character, Paws has twenty-six toes.

The name, Tabbicus Domesticus, has no real-life significance. It was coined to sound like a [[Wikipedia: Taxonomy|taxonomic classification]].

Tabbi's main colors (blue, gold, and maroon) were inspired by the colors of the [[Wikipedia: Flag of Arizona|Arizona State Flag]].

== The person ==
[[Image:CalifurAvi.jpg|right|thumb|100px|The real Tabbicus]]
Tabbicus is played by '''Andrew Knight''' of [[Wikipedia:Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix, Arizona]]. He was born in 1989 in [[Wikipedia: New York City, New York|New York City]]. However, his family moved to Phoenix when he was only two months old, and he has lived there ever since. He graduated from high school in May 2007. He lives with his parents and his pets (five [[cat]]s and a [[dog]]).

=== Interest in Disney ===
Andrew has a strong interest in The Disney Company, particularly [[Wikipedia: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|Disney parks]]. He can often be heard quoting lines from his favorite attractions, such as [[Wikipedia: Haunted Mansion|The Haunted Mansion]] and [[Wikipedia: Pirates of the Caribbean (theme park ride)|Pirates of the Caribbean]]. He is also a fan of Disney's older [[Wikipedia: list of Disney live-action films|live-action films]], such as ''[[Wikipedia: Bedknobs and Broomsticks|Bedknobs and Broomsticks]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia: Song of the South|Song of the South]]''.

=== Employment ===
Andrew's first job was working for [[Wikipedia: Target Corporation|Target]] as a [[Wikipedia: Cashier|cashier]]. He worked there for six months, before quitting due to a bad work environment. He next worked for the [[Wikipedia: Arizona Department of Transportation|Arizona Department of Transportation]] as a summer job. Most recently, he was hired as a retail sales associate by [[Wikipedia: Host Marriott Services|HMSHost]], working at Terminal 3 of [[Wikipedia: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport|Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport]]. He is now a shift lead there, and intends to keep this job while attending college.

=== College life ===
Andrew attends [[Wikipedia:Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]. His original major was [[Wikipedia:Agribusiness|Agribusiness]], with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine. As of October 2010, his major is [[Wikipedia:Sociology|Sociology]]. He is expecting to graduate in the Fall 2011 semester.

== Con attendance and activity ==
Tabbicus has attended the following conventions:
*[[Antheria]] ([[Antheria#Antheria_2010|2010]])
*[[Califur]] ([[Califur 2|2006]], [[Califur 3|2007]], [[Califur 4|2008]], [[Califur 5|2009]], [[Califur 6|2010]])
*[[Eurofurence]] ([[Eurofurence 16|2010]])
*[[FURconsin]] ([[Furconsin#FURconsin_2008|2008]], [[Furconsin#FURconsin_2009|2009]], [[Furconsin#FURconsin_2010|2010]])
*[[Further Confusion]] ([[Further Confusion 2007|2007]], [[Further Confusion 2008|2008]], [[Further Confusion 2009|2009]], [[Further Confusion 2010|2010]])
*[[Rocky Mountain Fur Con]] ([[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2007|2007]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2008|2008]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2009|2009]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2010|2010]])

=== Phoenix Furness ===
Tabbicus is credited with coining the name [[Phoenix Furness]]. He was a member of the convention's [[board of directors|board]] and served in the capacity of [[Guest of Honor]] Relations.

=== Poker Tournaments ===
[[Image:PokerTabbi.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Tabbi at the poker table at RMFC 09]]
*FC 2009: He placed first at this tournament, after defeating [[Bjorn Grafeldr]] heads-up. It's also interesting to note that he was the first person seated in the first qualifier, so he truly did last the longest.
*RMFC 2009: He hosted the small, 12-player tournament. He placed first, after defeating his boyfriend, Khortl, heads up.
*FC 2010: He placed fifth at this tournament. He was eliminated by fellow Arizona fur [[Skuff Coyote]].
*Califur 2010: Not including RMFC 2009, which was an impromptu tournament, this was his first shot at hosting an official con tournament. He did not play; he hosted, organized, and dealt for the 24-player tournament.
*RMFC 2010: As at Califur, he hosted the 24-player poker tournament for this convention.

== Fursuit ==
[[File:Tabbi FC.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Tabbi's partial fursuit]][[File:TabbiFullsuit.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Tabbi in full fursuit dancing with [[Tzup]]]]In 2007, Tabbi announced that he [[commission|commissioned]] a custom partial [[fursuit]], modeled after his fursona, from [[Lacy]]. The suit was completed in January 2008. The suit's first con appearance was FC08.

In January 2009, Tabbi made the down payment on a full fursuit for his character, also made by Lacy. The suit was completed in September 2009 and debuted at FURconsin 2009.

== External links ==
* [http://polydactyl.deviantart.com/ Polydactyl] (Tabbicus) on [[deviantART]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/bigfootcat/ Bigfootcat] (Tabbicus) on [[Fur Affinity]]
* ''[http://tabbicus.livejournal.com/ Cattitude]'', Tabbicus' [[LiveJournal]]
{{Contributor|Tabbicus}}
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Fursuiters]]
[[Category:Cat characters]]
[[Category:Arizona]]
[[Category:1989 births]]

Tabbicus

2010-08-18T05:36:34Z

68.230.101.83: /* Con attendance and activity */

[[File:Gift Art For Tabbi by jessnumbuh20.jpg|right|thumb|102px|Tabbicus as depicted by A.G. Silver Shepherd]]
'''Tabbicus''' is a member of the [[furry fandom]]. He was introduced to it by [[A.G. Silver Shepherd]] in December of 2005. He is an avid user of [[deviantART]] and [[Fur Affinity]], and was formerly a moderator on the [[Furtopia]] forums.

He has been mated to [[Khortl Wolf]] since October of 2006.

== The character ==
'''Tabbicus Polydactyl Domesticus''' (commonly shortened to '''Tabbi''' or '''Tabs''') has adopted the avatar of a [[Wikipedia:Polydactyl cat|polydactyl cat]]. His fur is royal blue with yellow markings. He has medium-length maroon hair and green eyes. He is usually depicted wearing his distinguishing purple sunglasses. Tabbicus has a fun-loving personality. He is very friendly and is always willing to lend an ear.

=== Origins ===
The main inspiration for the Tabbicus fursona is one of Tabbi's cats in real life, Paws. He is a polydactyl [[Wikipedia: Maine Coon|Maine Coon]]. Like the character, Paws has twenty-six toes.

The name, Tabbicus Domesticus, has no real-life significance. It was coined to sound like a [[Wikipedia: Taxonomy|taxonomic classification]].

Tabbi's main colors (blue, gold, and maroon) were inspired by the colors of the [[Wikipedia: Flag of Arizona|Arizona State Flag]].

== The person ==
[[Image:CalifurAvi.jpg|right|thumb|100px|The real Tabbicus]]
Tabbicus is played by '''Andrew Knight''' of [[Wikipedia:Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix, Arizona]]. He was born in 1989 in [[Wikipedia: New York City, New York|New York City]]. However, his family moved to Phoenix when he was only two months old, and he has lived there ever since. He graduated from high school in May 2007. He lives with his parents and his pets (five [[cat]]s and a [[dog]]).

=== Interest in Disney ===
Andrew has a strong interest in The Disney Company, particularly [[Wikipedia: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|Disney parks]]. He can often be heard quoting lines from his favorite attractions, such as [[Wikipedia: Haunted Mansion|The Haunted Mansion]] and [[Wikipedia: Pirates of the Caribbean (theme park ride)|Pirates of the Caribbean]]. He is also a fan of Disney's older [[Wikipedia: list of Disney live-action films|live-action films]], such as ''[[Wikipedia: Bedknobs and Broomsticks|Bedknobs and Broomsticks]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia: Song of the South|Song of the South]]''.

=== Employment ===
Andrew's first job was working for [[Wikipedia: Target Corporation|Target]] as a [[Wikipedia: Cashier|cashier]]. He worked there for six months, before quitting due to a bad work environment. He next worked for the [[Wikipedia: Arizona Department of Transportation|Arizona Department of Transportation]] as a summer job. Most recently, he was hired as a retail sales associate by [[Wikipedia: Host Marriott Services|HMSHost]], working at Terminal 3 of [[Wikipedia: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport|Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport]]. He is now a shift lead there, and intends to keep this job while attending college.

=== College life ===
Andrew attends [[Wikipedia:Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]. His original major was [[Wikipedia:Agribusiness|Agribusiness]], with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine. As of February 2010, he is seeking a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies. His areas of focus are [[Wikipedia:Applied Biology|Applied Biological Sciences]] and [[Wikipedia:LGBT Studies|LGBT Studies]]. He is expecting to graduate in the Fall 2011 semester.

== Con attendance and activity ==
Tabbicus has attended [[Califur 2]], [[Further Confusion 2007]], [[Califur 3]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2007]], [[Further Confusion 2008]], [[Califur 4]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2008]], [[Further Confusion 2009]], [[Califur 5]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2009]], [[Further Confusion 2010]], [[Califur 6]], and [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2010]], as well as [[FURconsin|FURconsin 2008]] and [[FURconsin|FURconsin 2009]].

=== Phoenix Furness ===
Tabbicus is credited with coining the name [[Phoenix Furness]]. He was a member of the convention's [[board of directors|board]] and served in the capacity of [[Guest of Honor]] Relations.

=== Poker Tournaments ===
[[Image:PokerTabbi.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Tabbi at the poker table at RMFC 09]]
*FC 2009: He placed first at this tournament, after defeating [[Bjorn Grafeldr]] heads-up. It's also interesting to note that he was the first person seated in the first qualifier, so he truly did last the longest.
*RMFC 2009: He hosted the small, 12-player tournament. He placed first, after defeating his boyfriend, Khortl, heads up.
*FC 2010: He placed fifth at this tournament. He was eliminated by fellow Arizona fur [[Skuff Coyote]].
*Califur 2010: Not including RMFC 2009, which was an impromptu tournament, this was his first shot at hosting an official con tournament. He did not play; he hosted, organized, and dealt for the 24-player tournament.
*RMFC 2010: As at Califur, he hosted the 24-player poker tournament for this convention.

== Fursuit ==
[[File:Tabbi FC.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Tabbi's partial fursuit]][[File:TabbiFullsuit.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Tabbi in full fursuit dancing with [[Tzup]]]]In 2007, Tabbi announced that he [[commission|commissioned]] a custom partial [[fursuit]], modeled after his fursona, from [[Lacy]]. The suit was completed in January 2008. The suit's first con appearance was FC08.

In January 2009, Tabbi made the down payment on a full fursuit for his character, also made by Lacy. The suit was completed in September 2009 and debuted at FURconsin 2009.

== External links ==
* [http://polydactyl.deviantart.com/ Polydactyl] (Tabbicus) on [[deviantART]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/bigfootcat/ Bigfootcat] (Tabbicus) on [[Fur Affinity]]
* ''[http://tabbicus.livejournal.com/ Cattitude]'', Tabbicus' [[LiveJournal]]
{{Contributor|Tabbicus}}
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Fursuiters]]
[[Category:Cat characters]]
[[Category:Arizona]]
[[Category:1989 births]]

Tabbicus

2010-08-18T05:35:05Z

68.230.101.83: /* Poker Tournaments */

[[File:Gift Art For Tabbi by jessnumbuh20.jpg|right|thumb|102px|Tabbicus as depicted by A.G. Silver Shepherd]]
'''Tabbicus''' is a member of the [[furry fandom]]. He was introduced to it by [[A.G. Silver Shepherd]] in December of 2005. He is an avid user of [[deviantART]] and [[Fur Affinity]], and was formerly a moderator on the [[Furtopia]] forums.

He has been mated to [[Khortl Wolf]] since October of 2006.

== The character ==
'''Tabbicus Polydactyl Domesticus''' (commonly shortened to '''Tabbi''' or '''Tabs''') has adopted the avatar of a [[Wikipedia:Polydactyl cat|polydactyl cat]]. His fur is royal blue with yellow markings. He has medium-length maroon hair and green eyes. He is usually depicted wearing his distinguishing purple sunglasses. Tabbicus has a fun-loving personality. He is very friendly and is always willing to lend an ear.

=== Origins ===
The main inspiration for the Tabbicus fursona is one of Tabbi's cats in real life, Paws. He is a polydactyl [[Wikipedia: Maine Coon|Maine Coon]]. Like the character, Paws has twenty-six toes.

The name, Tabbicus Domesticus, has no real-life significance. It was coined to sound like a [[Wikipedia: Taxonomy|taxonomic classification]].

Tabbi's main colors (blue, gold, and maroon) were inspired by the colors of the [[Wikipedia: Flag of Arizona|Arizona State Flag]].

== The person ==
[[Image:CalifurAvi.jpg|right|thumb|100px|The real Tabbicus]]
Tabbicus is played by '''Andrew Knight''' of [[Wikipedia:Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix, Arizona]]. He was born in 1989 in [[Wikipedia: New York City, New York|New York City]]. However, his family moved to Phoenix when he was only two months old, and he has lived there ever since. He graduated from high school in May 2007. He lives with his parents and his pets (five [[cat]]s and a [[dog]]).

=== Interest in Disney ===
Andrew has a strong interest in The Disney Company, particularly [[Wikipedia: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|Disney parks]]. He can often be heard quoting lines from his favorite attractions, such as [[Wikipedia: Haunted Mansion|The Haunted Mansion]] and [[Wikipedia: Pirates of the Caribbean (theme park ride)|Pirates of the Caribbean]]. He is also a fan of Disney's older [[Wikipedia: list of Disney live-action films|live-action films]], such as ''[[Wikipedia: Bedknobs and Broomsticks|Bedknobs and Broomsticks]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia: Song of the South|Song of the South]]''.

=== Employment ===
Andrew's first job was working for [[Wikipedia: Target Corporation|Target]] as a [[Wikipedia: Cashier|cashier]]. He worked there for six months, before quitting due to a bad work environment. He next worked for the [[Wikipedia: Arizona Department of Transportation|Arizona Department of Transportation]] as a summer job. Most recently, he was hired as a retail sales associate by [[Wikipedia: Host Marriott Services|HMSHost]], working at Terminal 3 of [[Wikipedia: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport|Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport]]. He is now a shift lead there, and intends to keep this job while attending college.

=== College life ===
Andrew attends [[Wikipedia:Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]. His original major was [[Wikipedia:Agribusiness|Agribusiness]], with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine. As of February 2010, he is seeking a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies. His areas of focus are [[Wikipedia:Applied Biology|Applied Biological Sciences]] and [[Wikipedia:LGBT Studies|LGBT Studies]]. He is expecting to graduate in the Fall 2011 semester.

== Con attendance and activity ==
Tabbicus has attended [[Califur 2]], [[Further Confusion 2007]], [[Califur 3]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2007]], [[Further Confusion 2008]], [[Califur 4]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2008]], [[Further Confusion 2009]], [[Califur 5]], [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con|Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2009]], [[Further Confusion 2010]], and [[Califur 6]], as well as [[FURconsin|FURconsin 2008]] and [[FURconsin|FURconsin 2009]].

=== Phoenix Furness ===
Tabbicus is credited with coining the name [[Phoenix Furness]]. He was a member of the convention's [[board of directors|board]] and served in the capacity of [[Guest of Honor]] Relations.

=== Poker Tournaments ===
[[Image:PokerTabbi.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Tabbi at the poker table at RMFC 09]]
*FC 2009: He placed first at this tournament, after defeating [[Bjorn Grafeldr]] heads-up. It's also interesting to note that he was the first person seated in the first qualifier, so he truly did last the longest.
*RMFC 2009: He hosted the small, 12-player tournament. He placed first, after defeating his boyfriend, Khortl, heads up.
*FC 2010: He placed fifth at this tournament. He was eliminated by fellow Arizona fur [[Skuff Coyote]].
*Califur 2010: Not including RMFC 2009, which was an impromptu tournament, this was his first shot at hosting an official con tournament. He did not play; he hosted, organized, and dealt for the 24-player tournament.
*RMFC 2010: As at Califur, he hosted the 24-player poker tournament for this convention.

== Fursuit ==
[[File:Tabbi FC.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Tabbi's partial fursuit]][[File:TabbiFullsuit.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Tabbi in full fursuit dancing with [[Tzup]]]]In 2007, Tabbi announced that he [[commission|commissioned]] a custom partial [[fursuit]], modeled after his fursona, from [[Lacy]]. The suit was completed in January 2008. The suit's first con appearance was FC08.

In January 2009, Tabbi made the down payment on a full fursuit for his character, also made by Lacy. The suit was completed in September 2009 and debuted at FURconsin 2009.

== External links ==
* [http://polydactyl.deviantart.com/ Polydactyl] (Tabbicus) on [[deviantART]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/bigfootcat/ Bigfootcat] (Tabbicus) on [[Fur Affinity]]
* ''[http://tabbicus.livejournal.com/ Cattitude]'', Tabbicus' [[LiveJournal]]
{{Contributor|Tabbicus}}
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Fursuiters]]
[[Category:Cat characters]]
[[Category:Arizona]]
[[Category:1989 births]]