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2008-03-18T23:04:43Z

Odious: Added Second Life Name template

Plushophilia

2008-03-18T22:17:19Z

Odious: Added link to #plush on Furnet

'''Plushophilia''' is the devoted appreciation of and love for stuffed animals or [[plush toy|plushie]]s and plush toys; such devotees are frequently called '''plushophiles'''. Prominent plushophiles include [[FoxWolfie Galen]] and [[Vortex Kangaroo]].

==Plush animal Collecting==

Plushophiles are frequently collectors of plush toys and may accumulate a large collection of all shapes and sizes. Plush collecting may come of childhood toys kept into adulthood, or begin later in life. Some plush fans begin collecting after recieving a number of stuffed animals as gifts. Like other collecting hobbies, once "the bug" has bitten, someone may find themselves newly fascinated or obsessed with the subject matter. Collectors may focus on a particular theme - such as classic [[teddy bear]]s - or may seek out only a certain number of items which are found to be of special interest. Alternately, they might gather as many stuffed toys of as much variety as possible.

Plushophiles are often very particular about the quality of plush toys, becoming connoiseurs, and may commission custom pieces in order to have a one-of-a-kind toy. Plushophilia has led more than a few people to become dealers of stuffed toys or makers. As with other collecting hobbies, plush fans tend to network with one another in order to find rare items, keep notified of new toys and limited productions, and on occassion, trade. A common practice among plushophiles who are serious collectors is to purchase two of each plushie; one for display and use, and another for safe keeping and preservation. Many plushophiles consider their toys very dear and rarely trade or sell them, even when there are concerns such as limited space and storage.

==Plushophilia and Furry==

Within [[furry]] subculture, plush animals are traditionally very popular and a significant number of furries might be considered plushophiles. Furry fans may find them attractive due to a general love of animals, because they like a particular species a type of plush toy represents, because they appreciate the materials such as faux fur, or all of the above and more. For some people, including but not limited to [[Furry Lifestyle]]rs, plush animals may serve as representations of [[animal_totem|totem animals]], including a person's specific totem. Some people have specified that they have [[Wikipedia:Animism|animistic beliefs]] that cross over into their love of plushies, be they plushophiles or not. A specific furry [http://velocity.net/~galen/plushcod.html Plush Code] has been created for plush fans to identify their preferences and habits.

[[Role Play]]ers have also been known to create characters based on the idea of living toys and stuffed animals, and this has become a small sub-genre within Furry character types and species. The primary Furry [[Avatar (virtual reality)|avatar]] of some people is a toy character, and plushophiles frequently enjoy interacting with such characters. Not every person who enjoys playing as or with such an avatar is necessarily a plushophile or collector of stuffed animals in real life, however. Plush animals and plush characters are popular with [[Babyfur]] fans because of the natural connection between toys and child-like characters.

Furry [[convention]]s usually have dealers that stock or specialize in stuffed animals and plush toys or sculptures. It is not unknown to see dealers that sell or create custom plush pieces. Some furry fans and plushophiles are fans - though not necessarily wearers - of [[fursuit]]s because many suits are much like large plush toys in their style, materials, and construction. At least a few plushophiles have constructed or commissioned fursuits with the express goal of making them plushie-like.

==Plushophilia and sexuality==

In addition to the general love of plush toys, some plushophiles find their fascination with plushies extends to sexuality. In this sense, plushophilia could be seen as a [[paraphilia]]. Depending on the individual, sexual stimulation and plush toys may arise from purely sensual enjoyment, may act as an aid for fantasy gratification and physical or mental stimulation alone or with another person, or may have an animistic and spiritual component. For example, some plushophiles who make use of their toys in intimate ways do so with a partner, while others only experience such feelings toward a plush animal that they view as more than an inanimate object. A common practice among sexual plushophiles is to modify a plush toy in order to make it sexually accessible or to minimize damage to it from such use. However, not all plushophiles who relate to their toys in this way modify them, and not all actually make direct contact with their plushies for intimate stimulation; either from a desire to preserve the toy or a matter of taste.

Due to the unusual nature of such sexuality, plushophilia in this context has been used as an item of sensationalism by the media and outsiders, in some cases to cast Furry interests in a negative light. Within the fandom it has also been controversial; many fans are deeply uncomfortable with the knowledge of such associations and Furry, or to know that some furries engage in such activities. While some fans are of the position that so long as they don't have to see it in inappropriate places, it is the business of plushophiles to do what they wish in private, there have been opinions stated to the effect that plushophiles are a group which should have no association with Furry fandom.

Some feel that plushophilia has been stigmatized with little differentiation made between kinds of plushophiles and whether or not a given plushophile behaves in a publicly acceptable manner. Some general fans of plush toys and collectors feel that it has been made uncomfortable for them to display their toys or carry them around at events such as conventions. The blame for this is sometimes placed on plushophiles, sometimes on prejudice in the fandom, and sometimes on bad elements of both. In the past, there have been instances of plushophile fans behaving in embarassing or offensive ways in public space, particularly at Furry conventions, though as with many such cases, the effects of urban legend can exaggerate tales and remove context. Even so, many plushophiles themselves are unhappy with the behavior of some of their fellow plush lovers and attempt to counteract negative stereotypes with better behavior and relations to other Furry fans.

== External links ==
* [http://www.firstlight.net/~chythar/manawolf/articles/plush.htm A view on Plushophilia, animism, and plushies by Timber]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20060315003423/http://plushie.info/ring.htm The Plushie Web Ring] - from the Internet Archive
* [http://www.fanarchive.net/miavir/stories/key.plushie.html Plush themed stories at Mia's Furry Story Index]
* [http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~ursa/stuffed/ A humorous look at Stuffed Animal Rights]
* [http://www.sexuality.org/l/fetish/plushies.html Plushie sex FAQ] from [[alt.sex.plushies]]
* ''[http://archive.salon.com/sex/feature/2000/06/19/plushies/ Cuddle Time]'' - a [[Wikipedia:Salon.com|Salon.com]] feature about plushophilia, including an interview with [[FoxWolfie Galen]]
* [http://plush.yiff.ru/ Plush.yiff] big Plushophilia site with message board, images and files section
* [irc://irc.furnet.org/plush #plush] on [[FurNet (IRC)|FurNet]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhwH5EHtlqo Robot Chicken video] of a man with Cuddles (fabric softener bear)

[[Category:Paraphilias]]
[[Category:Plushie terms]]
[[Category:Mature terms]]

Chibifox

2006-12-23T01:56:42Z

Odious:

[[Image:Odious_Chibifox_Standing.jpg|right|thumb|A charcoal Chibifox standing bipedal.]][[Image:Odious_Chibifox_Quad.jpg|right|thumb|A charcoal Chibifox in quadruped stance.]]'''Chibifox''' refers to a line of [[SecondLife]] [[Avatar]]s by [[artist]] [[Whinge Languish]]. Most notable for their [[digitigrade]] leg design and animation overrides which allows the avatar to walk and run in either [[bipedal]] or [[quadrupedal]] form. Stylistically, the avatar features a small short body with stubby limbs and exaggerated paws, feet, eyes, ears, and head resulting in an anime-like appearance.

== Discontinuation of Sale ==

The '''Chibifox''' avatars were officially pulled from the [[Ninja Weasel Studios]] vendors in late 2006 and are no longer avaliable for purchase. A statement by [[Whinge Languish]] posted at his shop states that the avatars were removed from sale due to concerns that "the cute, 'underage' appearance of the avatar made it a target for babyfurs." The notice went on to say that, due to the popularity of the avatar and continued demand for them the artist "will be making a new, short, animal-like fox using new methods to try to stay truer to my original vision and avoid my avs being seen as 'underage' or 'babylike'." At this time the artist has yet to release a new feral fox avatar.

== Competing Merchants ==

Currently [[Zimmy Cookie]] has released a competing '''Chibifox''' avatar line through [[Short Pocket Creations]] vendors as well as on [[SecondLife Exchange]].

== External Links ==
[http://www.ninjaweasel.com/ Ninja Weasel Studios Website]

[http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&MerchantID=11408 Short Pocket Creations] on [http://www.slexchange.com/ SecondLife Exchange]

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Chibifox

2006-12-23T01:54:46Z

Odious:

Odious Kangaroo

2006-12-23T01:33:24Z

Odious:

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'''Odious Kangaroo''' (born October 11, 1983) is an [[artist]] who is located in Gresham, Oregon, U.S.A.

== External links ==
* [http://www.odiouskangaroo.furtopia.org/ Macropod.net] - website
* [http://odiouskangaroo.livejournal.com/ Odious Kangaroo] on [[LiveJournal]]

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Kangaroo characters]]
[[Category:Oregon]]
[[Category:1983 births]]

Hex Husky

2006-12-23T01:29:11Z

Odious:

'''Odious''' (or '''Odi''') is an [[artist]] born October 11, 1983 in Portland, OR, U.S.A. and currently resides in Gresham, Oregon, U.S.A. Odious is an active user on [[IRC]], [[SecondLife]] (as "Odious Wallaby"), and [[LiveJournal]] (as "OdiousKangaroo") and sometimes may be found on [[Tapestries Muck]].

== Character Conventions ==
Odious's characters share a number of commonalities in terms of their style and attire. Most notably, Odious's charcters are often seen in tribal attire consisting of a distinctive pair of painted feathers worn behind the ear, claw and crystal necklace, a gold braided armband on the right arm, and red logo band on either tail or left leg. Additionally, bodypaints, bracelets, anklets, or leather belts and pouches may be worn.

== Character Forms ==
While not a shapeshifter, Odious has developed several different [[fursona]]s and currently considers himself to be an otter. Some of Odious's more well known characters are listed below.

=== Odious Kangaroo ===
[[Image:Odi20060121_Likeshine_OdiousKangaroo_FC2006_875_600.jpg|right|thumb|Odious Kangaroo conbadge by LikeShine from FC2006.]]As a [[kangaroo]] Odious is a [[nonmorphic]] tribal Golden Kangaroo (''macropus auricomus'') which is a fictional species. Odious Kangaroo has been Odious's primary [[fursona]] for some time.

=== Odious Wallaby ===
"Odious Wallaby" is Odious's account name on [[SecondLife]] and eventually spawned a spinoff character of Odious's usual kangaroo form as a chibified wallaby. [[Artist]] [[Firebringer]] being largely responsible for popularizing Odious's chibified wallaby form in her artwork.

=== Odious Otter ===
[[Image:Odious_Otter_Lounging.jpg|right|thumb|Odious Otter lounging at his temple in SecondLife.]]As an [[otter]] Odious is a male tribal [[anthropomorphic]] Northern River Otter (''lontra canadensis''). This form appeared shortly after Odious joined the [[SecondLife]] community due to the difficulty of creating a [[nonmorphic]] kangaroo [[avatar]].

=== Odious Chibifox ===
[[Image:Odious_Chibifox_Standing.jpg|right|thumb|Odious as a charcoal Chibifox standing bipedal in SecondLife.]][[Image:Odious_Chibifox_Quad.jpg|right|thumb|Odious as a charcoal Chibifox in quadruped stance.]]As a [[chibifox]] Odious is a male charcoal colored tribal feral fox using the [[Ninja Weasel Studios]] [[chibifox]] [[avatar]] by [[Whinge Languish]].

== External links ==
* [http://www.odiouskangaroo.furtopia.org/ Macropod.net] - website
* [http://odiouskangaroo.livejournal.com/ Odious Kangaroo] on [http://www.livejournal.com/ LiveJournal]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/odious/ Odious] on [http://www.furaffinity.net/ FurAffinity]
* [irc://irc.furnet.org/kangaroos #kangaroos] on [[FurNet_%28IRC%29]]
* [irc://irc.anthrochat.net/otters #otters] on [[Anthrochat]]
* [irc://irc.furnet.org/otters #otters] on [[FurNet_%28IRC%29]]

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Kangaroo characters]]
[[Category:Otter Characters]]
[[Category:Fox Characters]]
[[Category:Second Life Characters]]
[[Category:Oregon]]
[[Category:1983 births]]

File:Odi20060121 Likeshine OdiousKangaroo FC2006 875 600.jpg

2006-12-23T01:07:13Z

Odious: Odious Kangaroo conbadge by LikeShine from FC2006.

== Summary ==
Odious Kangaroo conbadge by LikeShine from FC2006.
== Licensing ==
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File:Odious Otter Lounging.jpg

2006-12-23T00:56:56Z

Odious: Odious Otter lounging at his temple in SecondLife.

Odious Otter lounging at his temple in SecondLife.

Chibifox

2006-12-22T23:56:57Z

Odious:

File:Odious Chibifox Standing.jpg

2006-12-22T23:52:13Z

Odious: /* Summary */

== Summary ==
Odious as a charcoal Chibifox SecondLife avatar in biped stance.

== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

File:Odious Chibifox Quad.jpg

2006-12-22T23:51:07Z

Odious: /* Summary */

== Summary ==
Odious as a charcoal Chibifox SecondLife avatar in quadruped stance.

== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

File:Odious Chibifox Quad.jpg

2006-12-22T23:50:30Z

Odious: Odious as a charcoal Chibifox in quadruped stance.

== Summary ==
Odious as a charcoal Chibifox in quadruped stance.
== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

File:Odious Chibifox Standing.jpg

2006-12-22T23:48:58Z

Odious: Odious as a charcoal Chibifox in biped stance.

== Summary ==
Odious as a charcoal Chibifox in biped stance.
== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

Kangaroo

2005-12-16T09:55:33Z

Odious:

The '''Kangaroo''' is the largest surviving marsupial in the world. They are macropods like their smaller cousins the [[wallaby]] and the forest dwelling [[pademellon]]. Predominantly known as a native species to Australia, some species of Kangaroos are also found in New Guinea. According to [[Pounced.org]], they are the [[List of most popular phenotypes|24th most popular phenotype]] among furries.

Being a marsupial, the females have a pouch which is used to hold their young from an early birth (approx. 4-6 weeks) through most of their young development. They also feature a large muscular tail, used for balance and a set of very powerful hind legs which can propel them at speeds of up to 70km/h over short distances.

==Species==
Species of Kangaroo include the Red Kangaroo (''Macropus rufus''), Eastern Grey Kangaroo (''Macropus giganteus''), and the Western Grey Kangaroo (''Macropus fuliginosus''). [[Wikipedia]] has more information at [[Wikipedia:Kangaroo|Kangaroos]].

==Terminology==
In Australian common usage, male kangaroos may be referred to as "bucks," "boomers," or "jacks" and females "does," "flyers," or "jills." In the case of the Red Kangaroo a female may also be referred to as a "blue flyer" due to their bluish-grey fur color in contrast to the ruddy coat of the males. The proper name for a group of kangaroos is a "mob." Young kangaroos are called "joeys."

==See also==
*[[:Category:Kangaroo characters|Kangaroo characters]]

==External links==
*[http://www.furry.org.au/kangaroos Roophilia]
*[http://members.iinet.net.au/~roogully Roo Gully]
*[http://www.red-kangaroos.com/ Red Kangaroos]
*[irc://irc.furnet.org/kangaroos #kangaroos] on [[FurNet_%28IRC%29]]
{{Wikipedia|Kangaroo}}
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[[Category:Australia]]
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