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Anthro Swim

2026-08-03T10:55:28Z

Poppaboi: /* Staff */ Update to Staff members

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]

'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is an online furry community centered around a [[Reddit]] subreddit dedicated to surreal, nostalgic, and unconventional themes within [[furry fandom]] artwork and media.

Founded in 2021, though effectively unused until early 2024, the community has expanded beyond its subreddit origins into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning several social media sites and messaging platforms.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:

{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}

Both English and Spanish are commonly used within the community.

Media shared in the community includes images, animation, video edits, writing, and music. Posts often emphasize surrealism, nostalgia, melancholy, or experimental aesthetics that differ from more conventional furry art themes.

While most participants identify as [[furries]], some users who do not consider themselves part of the fandom also participate or follow the community.<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey thread on /r/anthroswim]. 2024.</ref>
<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/ Comment describing appreciation of Anthro Swim despite not identifying as furry]. 2024.</ref>

The subreddit describes itself as a "Wild West [within reason]", reflecting its intentionally broad scope for artistic interpretation.

Community members sometimes describe Anthro Swim as emphasizing emotional or surreal storytelling through anthropomorphic characters. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] described the community as ''"a punch to the face… something real, visceral, tangible."''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/ Comment by DWC Marshal Arts]. 2024.</ref>

Another participant described the community as ''"a cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream."''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/ Comment by 88piano88]. 2024.</ref>

Although originally focused on Reddit, the Anthro Swim community now maintains a presence across several platforms including social media, messaging services, and an independent website.

== History ==

Anthro Swim was founded on June 28, 2021 by [[Poppa Boi]]. The community was created after the founder perceived a lack of spaces for experimental or surreal furry media.

The name "Anthro Swim" combines "anthro" with a reference to [[Adult Swim]], the late-night programming block on Cartoon Network, reflecting stylistic similarities observers often noted between the creator's work and Adult Swim aesthetics.

Although created in 2021, the community remained relatively small during its early years. Significant growth occurred during the mid-2020s as more artists began sharing work in the community.

As of Spring 2026, the subreddit has grown to tens of thousands of members and features daily submissions from artists and participants.

A recurring piece of community slang is '''poast''' (or '''poasting'''), referring to particularly notable posts or posting behavior.

* (Example usage: "She's my favorite poaster." "They've poasted longer than I've been alive.")<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Example of community use of the term "poast"]. 2024.</ref>

Initially consisting mostly of media similar to the founder's own work, the subreddit later developed into a broader hub for artists exploring darker or more unconventional furry themes.

== Harold ==

'''Harold''' is a recurring symbolic character associated with the Anthro Swim community.

The character is typically depicted as a semi-mysterious truck driver operating a 1990s [[Peterbilt]] semi-truck. Harold appears in various pieces of artwork shared by the community and is prominently featured in banners across several Anthro Swim platforms.

Within community interpretations, Harold is often described as a symbolic representation of the community itself. Frequently he's depicted as the figure "delivering" artistic works across the internet.

Harold's background is intentionally ambiguous. Community lore portrays him as a quiet and enigmatic traveler whose personal history is largely unknown. Various artworks reference him traveling long distances across the Americas while continuing his journey.

Despite being portrayed as a physical truck driver, Harold is sometimes interpreted metaphorically as representing the collective activity of the community and the continuous movement of media shared within it.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' — Creator / Steward
* '''Kapucni''' — Steward
* '''Ikagara''' — Steward / Merch Manager
* '''Mimidiggz''' — Steward
* '''Tabsy''' — Steward
* '''Asaph''' — Steward
* '''Nimbus''' — Steward
* '''Cake''' — Baywatch
* '''MommaRasta''' — Baywatch
* '''HarryDeer''' — Baywatch
* '''Callsign:Nine''' — Baywatch
* '''Tentiv''' — Baywatch

== Retired Staff ==

* '''KodahWOOF''' — Merch Manager

== Gallery ==

<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png|Example of artwork shared on the subreddit. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png|"First time?" Art by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png|"Anthro Swimming" by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif|Example of a community "bump"
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png|The Anthro Swim cargo truck, frequently associated with the Harold character
File:@TUVVIN.png|Example of comedic artwork. Art by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png|Artwork by [[kardamon]]
</gallery>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim subreddit]
* [https://anthroswim.com/ Anthro Swim website]
* [https://x.com/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on X
* [https://bsky.app/profile/anthroswim.bsky.social Anthro Swim] on Bluesky
* [https://www.instagram.com/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on Instagram
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@poppaboii Poppa Boi] on TikTok
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18PYq1frCiwjuyn5oPdm_Crh5fa5hz2yo Anthro Swim media archive]

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Anthro Swim

2026-06-13T11:43:03Z

Poppaboi: /* Staff */

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]

'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is an online furry community centered around a [[Reddit]] subreddit dedicated to surreal, nostalgic, and unconventional themes within [[furry fandom]] artwork and media.

Founded in 2021, though effectively unused until early 2024, the community has expanded beyond its subreddit origins into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning several social media sites and messaging platforms.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:

{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}

Both English and Spanish are commonly used within the community.

Media shared in the community includes images, animation, video edits, writing, and music. Posts often emphasize surrealism, nostalgia, melancholy, or experimental aesthetics that differ from more conventional furry art themes.

While most participants identify as [[furries]], some users who do not consider themselves part of the fandom also participate or follow the community.<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey thread on /r/anthroswim]. 2024.</ref>
<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/ Comment describing appreciation of Anthro Swim despite not identifying as furry]. 2024.</ref>

The subreddit describes itself as a "Wild West [within reason]", reflecting its intentionally broad scope for artistic interpretation.

Community members sometimes describe Anthro Swim as emphasizing emotional or surreal storytelling through anthropomorphic characters. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] described the community as ''"a punch to the face… something real, visceral, tangible."''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/ Comment by DWC Marshal Arts]. 2024.</ref>

Another participant described the community as ''"a cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream."''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/ Comment by 88piano88]. 2024.</ref>

Although originally focused on Reddit, the Anthro Swim community now maintains a presence across several platforms including social media, messaging services, and an independent website.

== History ==

Anthro Swim was founded on June 28, 2021 by [[Poppa Boi]]. The community was created after the founder perceived a lack of spaces for experimental or surreal furry media.

The name "Anthro Swim" combines "anthro" with a reference to [[Adult Swim]], the late-night programming block on Cartoon Network, reflecting stylistic similarities observers often noted between the creator's work and Adult Swim aesthetics.

Although created in 2021, the community remained relatively small during its early years. Significant growth occurred during the mid-2020s as more artists began sharing work in the community.

As of Spring 2026, the subreddit has grown to tens of thousands of members and features daily submissions from artists and participants.

A recurring piece of community slang is '''poast''' (or '''poasting'''), referring to particularly notable posts or posting behavior.

* (Example usage: "She's my favorite poaster." "They've poasted longer than I've been alive.")<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Example of community use of the term "poast"]. 2024.</ref>

Initially consisting mostly of media similar to the founder's own work, the subreddit later developed into a broader hub for artists exploring darker or more unconventional furry themes.

== Harold ==

'''Harold''' is a recurring symbolic character associated with the Anthro Swim community.

The character is typically depicted as a semi-mysterious truck driver operating a 1990s [[Peterbilt]] semi-truck. Harold appears in various pieces of artwork shared by the community and is prominently featured in banners across several Anthro Swim platforms.

Within community interpretations, Harold is often described as a symbolic representation of the community itself. Frequently he's depicted as the figure "delivering" artistic works across the internet.

Harold's background is intentionally ambiguous. Community lore portrays him as a quiet and enigmatic traveler whose personal history is largely unknown. Various artworks reference him traveling long distances across the Americas while continuing his journey.

Despite being portrayed as a physical truck driver, Harold is sometimes interpreted metaphorically as representing the collective activity of the community and the continuous movement of media shared within it.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' — Creator / Steward
* '''Kapucni''' — Steward
* '''Ikagara''' — Steward / Merch Manager
* '''Mimidiggz''' — Steward
* '''Tabsy''' — Steward
* '''Asaph''' — Steward
* '''Cake''' — Baywatch
* '''Nimbus''' — Steward

== Retired Staff ==

* '''KodahWOOF''' — Merch Manager

== Gallery ==

<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png|Example of artwork shared on the subreddit. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png|"First time?" Art by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png|"Anthro Swimming" by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif|Example of a community "bump"
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png|The Anthro Swim cargo truck, frequently associated with the Harold character
File:@TUVVIN.png|Example of comedic artwork. Art by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png|Artwork by [[kardamon]]
</gallery>

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim subreddit]
* [https://anthroswim.com/ Anthro Swim website]
* [https://x.com/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on X
* [https://bsky.app/profile/anthroswim.bsky.social Anthro Swim] on Bluesky
* [https://www.instagram.com/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on Instagram
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@poppaboii Poppa Boi] on TikTok
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18PYq1frCiwjuyn5oPdm_Crh5fa5hz2yo Anthro Swim media archive]

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Anthro Swim

2026-06-13T11:42:25Z

Poppaboi: /* Staff */

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]

'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is an online furry community centered around a [[Reddit]] subreddit dedicated to surreal, nostalgic, and unconventional themes within [[furry fandom]] artwork and media.

Founded in 2021, though effectively unused until early 2024, the community has expanded beyond its subreddit origins into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning several social media sites and messaging platforms.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:

{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}

Both English and Spanish are commonly used within the community.

Media shared in the community includes images, animation, video edits, writing, and music. Posts often emphasize surrealism, nostalgia, melancholy, or experimental aesthetics that differ from more conventional furry art themes.

While most participants identify as [[furries]], some users who do not consider themselves part of the fandom also participate or follow the community.<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey thread on /r/anthroswim]. 2024.</ref>
<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/ Comment describing appreciation of Anthro Swim despite not identifying as furry]. 2024.</ref>

The subreddit describes itself as a "Wild West [within reason]", reflecting its intentionally broad scope for artistic interpretation.

Community members sometimes describe Anthro Swim as emphasizing emotional or surreal storytelling through anthropomorphic characters. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] described the community as ''"a punch to the face… something real, visceral, tangible."''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/ Comment by DWC Marshal Arts]. 2024.</ref>

Another participant described the community as ''"a cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream."''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/ Comment by 88piano88]. 2024.</ref>

Although originally focused on Reddit, the Anthro Swim community now maintains a presence across several platforms including social media, messaging services, and an independent website.

== History ==

Anthro Swim was founded on June 28, 2021 by [[Poppa Boi]]. The community was created after the founder perceived a lack of spaces for experimental or surreal furry media.

The name "Anthro Swim" combines "anthro" with a reference to [[Adult Swim]], the late-night programming block on Cartoon Network, reflecting stylistic similarities observers often noted between the creator's work and Adult Swim aesthetics.

Although created in 2021, the community remained relatively small during its early years. Significant growth occurred during the mid-2020s as more artists began sharing work in the community.

As of Spring 2026, the subreddit has grown to tens of thousands of members and features daily submissions from artists and participants.

A recurring piece of community slang is '''poast''' (or '''poasting'''), referring to particularly notable posts or posting behavior.

* (Example usage: "She's my favorite poaster." "They've poasted longer than I've been alive.")<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Example of community use of the term "poast"]. 2024.</ref>

Initially consisting mostly of media similar to the founder's own work, the subreddit later developed into a broader hub for artists exploring darker or more unconventional furry themes.

== Harold ==

'''Harold''' is a recurring symbolic character associated with the Anthro Swim community.

The character is typically depicted as a semi-mysterious truck driver operating a 1990s [[Peterbilt]] semi-truck. Harold appears in various pieces of artwork shared by the community and is prominently featured in banners across several Anthro Swim platforms.

Within community interpretations, Harold is often described as a symbolic representation of the community itself. Frequently he's depicted as the figure "delivering" artistic works across the internet.

Harold's background is intentionally ambiguous. Community lore portrays him as a quiet and enigmatic traveler whose personal history is largely unknown. Various artworks reference him traveling long distances across the Americas while continuing his journey.

Despite being portrayed as a physical truck driver, Harold is sometimes interpreted metaphorically as representing the collective activity of the community and the continuous movement of media shared within it.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' — Creator / Steward
* '''Kapucni''' — Steward
* '''Ikagara''' — Steward / Merch Manager
* '''Mimidiggz''' — Steward
* '''Tabsy''' — Steward
* '''Asaph''' — Steward
* '''Nimbus''' — Steward
* '''Cake''' — Baywatch

== Retired Staff ==

* '''KodahWOOF''' — Merch Manager

== Gallery ==

<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png|Example of artwork shared on the subreddit. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png|"First time?" Art by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png|"Anthro Swimming" by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif|Example of a community "bump"
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png|The Anthro Swim cargo truck, frequently associated with the Harold character
File:@TUVVIN.png|Example of comedic artwork. Art by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png|Artwork by [[kardamon]]
</gallery>

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim subreddit]
* [https://anthroswim.com/ Anthro Swim website]
* [https://x.com/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on X
* [https://bsky.app/profile/anthroswim.bsky.social Anthro Swim] on Bluesky
* [https://www.instagram.com/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on Instagram
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@poppaboii Poppa Boi] on TikTok
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18PYq1frCiwjuyn5oPdm_Crh5fa5hz2yo Anthro Swim media archive]

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Anthro Swim

2026-03-11T05:58:47Z

Poppaboi: Updates information regarding member size, community links, inclusion of "Harold" lore.

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]

'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is an online furry community centered around a [[Reddit]] subreddit dedicated to surreal, nostalgic, and unconventional themes within [[furry fandom]] artwork and media.

Founded in 2021, though effectively unused until early 2024, the community has expanded beyond its subreddit origins into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning several social media sites and messaging platforms.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:

{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}

Both English and Spanish are commonly used within the community.

Media shared in the community includes images, animation, video edits, writing, and music. Posts often emphasize surrealism, nostalgia, melancholy, or experimental aesthetics that differ from more conventional furry art themes.

While most participants identify as [[furries]], some users who do not consider themselves part of the fandom also participate or follow the community.<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey thread on /r/anthroswim]. 2024.</ref>
<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/ Comment describing appreciation of Anthro Swim despite not identifying as furry]. 2024.</ref>

The subreddit describes itself as a "Wild West [within reason]", reflecting its intentionally broad scope for artistic interpretation.

Community members sometimes describe Anthro Swim as emphasizing emotional or surreal storytelling through anthropomorphic characters. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] described the community as ''"a punch to the face… something real, visceral, tangible."''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/ Comment by DWC Marshal Arts]. 2024.</ref>

Another participant described the community as ''"a cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream."''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/ Comment by 88piano88]. 2024.</ref>

Although originally focused on Reddit, the Anthro Swim community now maintains a presence across several platforms including social media, messaging services, and an independent website.

== History ==

Anthro Swim was founded on June 28, 2021 by [[Poppa Boi]]. The community was created after the founder perceived a lack of spaces for experimental or surreal furry media.

The name "Anthro Swim" combines "anthro" with a reference to [[Adult Swim]], the late-night programming block on Cartoon Network, reflecting stylistic similarities observers often noted between the creator's work and Adult Swim aesthetics.

Although created in 2021, the community remained relatively small during its early years. Significant growth occurred during the mid-2020s as more artists began sharing work in the community.

As of Spring 2026, the subreddit has grown to tens of thousands of members and features daily submissions from artists and participants.

A recurring piece of community slang is '''poast''' (or '''poasting'''), referring to particularly notable posts or posting behavior.

* (Example usage: "She's my favorite poaster." "They've poasted longer than I've been alive.")<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Example of community use of the term "poast"]. 2024.</ref>

Initially consisting mostly of media similar to the founder's own work, the subreddit later developed into a broader hub for artists exploring darker or more unconventional furry themes.

== Harold ==

'''Harold''' is a recurring symbolic character associated with the Anthro Swim community.

The character is typically depicted as a semi-mysterious truck driver operating a 1990s [[Peterbilt]] semi-truck. Harold appears in various pieces of artwork shared by the community and is prominently featured in banners across several Anthro Swim platforms.

Within community interpretations, Harold is often described as a symbolic representation of the community itself. Frequently he's depicted as the figure "delivering" artistic works across the internet.

Harold's background is intentionally ambiguous. Community lore portrays him as a quiet and enigmatic traveler whose personal history is largely unknown. Various artworks reference him traveling long distances across the Americas while continuing his journey.

Despite being portrayed as a physical truck driver, Harold is sometimes interpreted metaphorically as representing the collective activity of the community and the continuous movement of media shared within it.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' — Creator / Steward
* '''Kapucni''' — Steward
* '''Ikagara''' — Steward / Merch Manager
* '''Mimidiggz''' — Steward
* '''Tabsy''' — Steward

== Retired Staff ==

* '''KodahWOOF''' — Merch Manager

== Gallery ==

<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png|Example of artwork shared on the subreddit. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png|"First time?" Art by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png|"Anthro Swimming" by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif|Example of a community "bump"
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png|The Anthro Swim cargo truck, frequently associated with the Harold character
File:@TUVVIN.png|Example of comedic artwork. Art by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png|Artwork by [[kardamon]]
</gallery>

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim subreddit]
* [https://anthroswim.com/ Anthro Swim website]
* [https://x.com/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on X
* [https://bsky.app/profile/anthroswim.bsky.social Anthro Swim] on Bluesky
* [https://www.instagram.com/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on Instagram
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@poppaboii Poppa Boi] on TikTok
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18PYq1frCiwjuyn5oPdm_Crh5fa5hz2yo Anthro Swim media archive]

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[[Category:Website stubs]]

Anthro Swim

2026-02-26T13:03:22Z

Poppaboi: Role update

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]
'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is a user-created community ('''subreddit''') within [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the [[furry fandom]] at large.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:
{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}
Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting.

<AS> Media shared not only on the sub but across other platforms mainly comprises of images, videos, writing, and music. Discussions, both community feedback and subject explorations, are present as well. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community. <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 User describing their appreciation of <AS> despite not being a furry] Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]"

Descriptions of the community vary with many providing input. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] quipped ''"A punch to the face. In other words, something real, visceral, tangible."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button DWC Marshall Arts comment] Dated 2024 </ref> Regular patron [[88piano88]] opined ''"A cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream, if I had to put it into one sentence. I've found so many amazing artists from posts here, and I'm glad that I'm able to share the work of others here as well, but at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of people who enjoy sharing these little snippets from their lives."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 88piano88 sharing their thoughts.] Dated 2024 </ref>

== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021, by [[Poppa Boi]], who, perceiving there were no feasibly pertinent communities for the media they created, began one themselves. Their content creation often referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, the somewhat abstract nature an outlier amongst more common furry themes such as "Animation Music Videos". Noting their work's continued comparison to Adult Swim by groups independent of each other, the name "Anthro Swim" appears by combining the term "Anthro" & Cartoon Network's late night channel block "Adult Swim" illustrating a hazy yet comprehensible concept of the focus matter. Technically beginning upon it's creation date, <AS> is seldom used by Poppa Boi until early 2024, gaining the vast majority in the same year. The sub has 3K+ members with people "poasting" daily.

* (Poasting is a term for people who often post well-liked works. Usable as a noun/verb/adjective. "She's my favorite poaster." "They've poasted longer than I've been alive." "Nah that's no poast, that's a bombshell [bad]) <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Highly upvoted poast utilizing this terminology] Dated September, 2024. </ref> 

Initially comprising solely of their work's stylistic themes, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' - Creator / Steward
* '''Kapucni''' - Steward
* '''Ikagara''' - Steward / Merch Manager
* '''Mimidiggz''' - Steward
* '''Tabsy''' - Steward

== Retired Staff ==
* '''KodahWOOF''' - Merch Manager

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png| "First time?" Art piece by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png| "Anthro Swimming" Created by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif| Example of a "Bump". Artistic credit is typically given in a corner bearing <> brackets. Converted from mp4 to gif.
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png| "The Anthro Swim Cargo Truck, both a symbol of the community and a focal point of lore."
File:@TUVVIN.png| "Comedy is healthily present too." Created by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png| "Coupled with a healthy dose of uncertainty" Created by [[codenamedcody]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]

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Anthro Swim

2025-07-18T00:01:13Z

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]
'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is a user-created community ('''subreddit''') within [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the [[furry fandom]] at large.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:
{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}
Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting.

<AS> Media shared not only on the sub but across other platforms mainly comprises of images, videos, writing, and music. Discussions, both community feedback and subject explorations, are present as well. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community. <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 User describing their appreciation of <AS> despite not being a furry] Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]"

Descriptions of the community vary with many providing input. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] quipped ''"A punch to the face. In other words, something real, visceral, tangible."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button DWC Marshall Arts comment] Dated 2024 </ref> Regular patron [[88piano88]] opined ''"A cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream, if I had to put it into one sentence. I've found so many amazing artists from posts here, and I'm glad that I'm able to share the work of others here as well, but at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of people who enjoy sharing these little snippets from their lives."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 88piano88 sharing their thoughts.] Dated 2024 </ref>

== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021, by [[Poppa Boi]], who, perceiving there were no feasibly pertinent communities for the media they created, began one themselves. Their content creation often referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, the somewhat abstract nature an outlier amongst more common furry themes such as "Animation Music Videos". Noting their work's continued comparison to Adult Swim by groups independent of each other, the name "Anthro Swim" appears by combining the term "Anthro" & Cartoon Network's late night channel block "Adult Swim" illustrating a hazy yet comprehensible concept of the focus matter. Technically beginning upon it's creation date, <AS> is seldom used by Poppa Boi until early 2024, gaining the vast majority in the same year. The sub has 3K+ members with people "poasting" daily.

* (Poasting is a term for people who often post well-liked works. Usable as a noun/verb/adjective. "She's my favorite poaster." "They've poasted longer than I've been alive." "Nah that's no poast, that's a bombshell [bad]) <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Highly upvoted poast utilizing this terminology] Dated September, 2024. </ref> 

Initially comprising solely of their work's stylistic themes, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' - Creator / Steward
* '''Kapucni''' - Steward
* '''Ikagara''' - Steward
* '''Mimidiggz''' - Steward
* '''Tabsy''' - Steward
* '''KodahWOOF''' - Merch Manager

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png| "First time?" Art piece by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png| "Anthro Swimming" Created by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif| Example of a "Bump". Artistic credit is typically given in a corner bearing <> brackets. Converted from mp4 to gif.
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png| "The Anthro Swim Cargo Truck, both a symbol of the community and a focal point of lore."
File:@TUVVIN.png| "Comedy is healthily present too." Created by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png| "Coupled with a healthy dose of uncertainty" Created by [[codenamedcody]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]

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Reagan Lodge

2025-07-03T07:30:17Z

Poppaboi: Updated status to Reagan Lodge's situation

[[File:Reagan Lodge Avatar.png|right|thumb|Reagan Lodge]]
'''Reagan Lodge''', also known as '''Sulaco Coyote''' or just '''Sulaco''', is an American [[comic book]] [[artist|creator]], [[writer]], and former [[W:US Marines|US Marine]]<ref>[https://avatar.fandom.com/wiki/Avatar_Wiki:Profile_image_change/Archive_30#Reagan_Lodge Discussion] on the [https://avatar.fandom.com/ Avatar.fandom.com]'s wiki. Retrieved February 1, 2020.</ref> from [[W:Southern|Southern California]], USA.

== Biography ==

Reagan Lodge was raised near the [[W:Pala Indian Reservation|Pala Indian Reservation]] in Southern California. After attending the [[W:California State Summer School for the Arts|California State Summer School for the Arts]] ('''CSSSA''') for [[animation]] in 2002, he became a self-employed [[illustrator]]. He's is a member of the [[W:Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch|Antiochian Orthodox Christian]] church.<ref>[http://twitter.com/reaganlodge Reagan Lodge's profile] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved January 6, 2020.</ref>

== Fandom involvement ==

Reagan was one of the founders, along with with [[Sozz]] and [[TKs]], of the [[furry]] [[W:Freeform_role-playing_game|freeform role-playing game]] [[IRC]] game, ''[[Vagrant]]'', and along with [[Gasmask]] and several other former [[staff]] and players of ''Vagrant'', of the furry freeform role-playing IRC game, ''[[City Of Unity]]''.

== Art ==

Reagan is the [[artist]] behind ''[[WYIT]]'', a [[W:Dieselpunk|Dieselpunk]]/[[W:Fantasy|Fantasy]] [[graphic novel]] about "a boy marked for death and a rogue soldier, finding friendship and redemption in a dark world".

Reagan has also done [[artwork]] for ''[[W:Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures|Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures]]''.<ref>[https://avatar.fandom.com/wiki/Reagan_Lodge Reagan Lodge's About Page] on the Avatar.fandom.com's wiki. Retrieved February 1, 2020.</ref>

Reagan has received jobs from [[W:Nickelodeon Magazine|Nickelodeon Magazine]], [[W:BAE Systems|BAE Systems]], and [[W:Random House|Random House/Ballantine Books]] by 2005.

== Bibliography ==

Reagan is the [[author]] of ''[[The Dragon]]'', a short story in the fifth volume of [[W:Flight (comics)|''The Flight books'']] [[W:Comics anthology|comics anthology]], published in July 2008.

== Controversy ==

In February 2020, Reagan Lodge was exposed as a former member of the defunct Neo-Nazi forum, Iron March,<ref>[https://ironmarch.noblogs.org/post/2020/02/01/meet-reagan-lodge-former-marine-fascist-illustrator-and-member-of-neo-nazi-iron-march-forums/ "Meet Reagan Lodge..."], Iron March Dossiers. Retrieved April 13, 2020.</ref> for which he later apologized on Twitter.<ref>[https://archive.is/xPARY "I have publicly spoken several times about a very dark period..."], Twitter (archived). Retrieved April 13, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://archive.is/aerGY Screenshot post], Twitter (archived). Retrieved April 13, 2020.</ref>

Lodge has been accused of still being active in neo-Nazi circles as of 2023,<ref>[https://dogpatch.press/2022/03/09/fascist-fringe-eastern-orthodox/ "Fascist Fringe"], Dogpatch Press. Retrieved October 22, 2022.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/NazifurReceipts/status/1643813911429541888 Twitter thread], Nazifur Receipts. Retrieved April 5, 2023.</ref> yet he denies this in a detailed statement on his website.<ref>[https://reaganlodge.neocities.org/accusations "Accusations" – Reagan Lodge (official site)]. Retrieved July 3, 2025.</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://reaganlodge.com Reaganlodge.com] - Reagan Lodge's official website
* [https://reaganlodge.neocities.org/accusations "Accusations" – Reagan Lodge's statement regarding Iron March and related controversy]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/sulacoyote/ Sulaco] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://yerf.metafur.org/reagan Reagan Lodge] on the [[Yerf Historical Archive]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/reaganlodgeart/ Reagan Lodge] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://twitter.com/reaganlodge Reagan Lodge] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://t.me/reaganlodgeart Reagan Lodge] on [[Telegram]]
* [http://www.instagram.com/reaganlodge/ Reagan Lodge] on [[Instagram]]
* [http://www.patreon.com/reaganlodge Reagan Lodge] on [[Patreon]]
* [http://www.twitch.tv/reaganlodge Reagan Lodge] on [[Twitch]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/reaganlodge Reagan Lodge] on [[YouTube]]

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Anthro Swim

2025-03-27T09:28:13Z

Poppaboi: /* Staff */

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]
'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is a user-created community ('''subreddit''') within [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the [[furry fandom]] at large.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:
{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}
Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting.

<AS> Media shared not only on the sub but across other platforms mainly comprises of images, videos, writing, and music. Discussions, both community feedback and subject explorations, are present as well. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community. <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 User describing their appreciation of <AS> despite not being a furry] Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]"

Descriptions of the community vary with many providing input. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] quipped ''"A punch to the face. In other words, something real, visceral, tangible."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button DWC Marshall Arts comment] Dated 2024 </ref> Regular patron [[88piano88]] opined ''"A cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream, if I had to put it into one sentence. I've found so many amazing artists from posts here, and I'm glad that I'm able to share the work of others here as well, but at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of people who enjoy sharing these little snippets from their lives."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 88piano88 sharing their thoughts.] Dated 2024 </ref>
== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021, by [[Poppa Boi]], who, perceiving there were no feasibly pertinent communities for the media they created, began one themselves. Their content creation often referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, the somewhat abstract nature an outlier amongst more common furry themes such as "Animation Music Videos". Noting their work's continued comparison to Adult Swim by groups independent of each other, the name "Anthro Swim" appears by combining the term "Anthro" & Cartoon Network's late night channel block "Adult Swim" illustrating a hazy yet comprehensible concept of the focus matter. Technically beginning upon it's creation date, <AS> is seldom used by Poppa Boi until early 2024, gaining the vast majority in the same year. The sub has 3K+ members with people "poasting" daily.

* (Poasting is a term for people who often post well-liked works. Usable as a noun/verb/adjective. "She's my favorite poaster." "They've poasted longer than I've been alive." "Nah that's no poast, that's a bombshell [bad]) <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Highly upvoted poast utilizing this terminology] Dated September, 2024. </ref> 

Initially comprising solely of their work's stylistic themes, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' - Creator / Steward
* '''Kapucni''' - Steward
* '''Ikagara''' - Steward
* '''Mimidiggz''' - Steward
* '''KodahWOOF''' - Merch Manager

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png| "First time?" Art piece by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png| "Anthro Swimming" Created by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif| Example of a "Bump". Artistic credit is typically given in a corner bearing <> brackets. Converted from mp4 to gif.
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png| "The Anthro Swim Cargo Truck, both a symbol of the community and a focal point of lore."
File:@TUVVIN.png| "Comedy is healthily present too." Created by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png| "Coupled with a healthy dose of uncertainty" Created by [[codenamedcody]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Adult_Swim|Adult Swim]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]

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Anthro Swim

2025-03-27T07:33:06Z

Poppaboi: /* Staff */

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]
'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is a user-created community ('''subreddit''') within [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the [[furry fandom]] at large.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:
{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}
Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting.

<AS> Media shared not only on the sub but across other platforms mainly comprises of images, videos, writing, and music. Discussions, both community feedback and subject explorations, are present as well. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community. <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 User describing their appreciation of <AS> despite not being a furry] Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]"

Descriptions of the community vary with many providing input. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] quipped ''"A punch to the face. In other words, something real, visceral, tangible."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button DWC Marshall Arts comment] Dated 2024 </ref> Regular patron [[88piano88]] opined ''"A cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream, if I had to put it into one sentence. I've found so many amazing artists from posts here, and I'm glad that I'm able to share the work of others here as well, but at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of people who enjoy sharing these little snippets from their lives."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 88piano88 sharing their thoughts.] Dated 2024 </ref>
== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021, by [[Poppa Boi]], who, perceiving there were no feasibly pertinent communities for the media they created, began one themselves. Their content creation often referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, the somewhat abstract nature an outlier amongst more common furry themes such as "Animation Music Videos". Noting their work's continued comparison to Adult Swim by groups independent of each other, the name "Anthro Swim" appears by combining the term "Anthro" & Cartoon Network's late night channel block "Adult Swim" illustrating a hazy yet comprehensible concept of the focus matter. Technically beginning upon it's creation date, <AS> is seldom used by Poppa Boi until early 2024, gaining the vast majority in the same year. The sub has 3K+ members with people "poasting" daily.

* (Poasting is a term for people who often post well-liked works. Usable as a noun/verb/adjective. "She's my favorite poaster." "They've poasted longer than I've been alive." "Nah that's no poast, that's a bombshell [bad]) <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Highly upvoted poast utilizing this terminology] Dated September, 2024. </ref> 

Initially comprising solely of their work's stylistic themes, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' - Creator / Steward
* '''Kapucni''' - Steward
* '''Ikagara''' - Steward
* '''Mimidiggz''' - Steward

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png| "First time?" Art piece by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png| "Anthro Swimming" Created by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif| Example of a "Bump". Artistic credit is typically given in a corner bearing <> brackets. Converted from mp4 to gif.
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png| "The Anthro Swim Cargo Truck, both a symbol of the community and a focal point of lore."
File:@TUVVIN.png| "Comedy is healthily present too." Created by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png| "Coupled with a healthy dose of uncertainty" Created by [[codenamedcody]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Adult_Swim|Adult Swim]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]

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Anthro Swim

2024-10-10T23:02:00Z

Poppaboi: Removed {context} and {reference} alert notices

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]
'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is a user-created community ('''subreddit''') within [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the [[furry fandom]] at large.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:
{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}
Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting.

<AS> Media shared not only on the sub but across other platforms mainly comprises of images, videos, writing, and music. Discussions, both community feedback and subject explorations, are present as well. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community. <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 User describing their appreciation of <AS> despite not being a furry] Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]"

Descriptions of the community vary with many providing input. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] quipped ''"A punch to the face. In other words, something real, visceral, tangible."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button DWC Marshall Arts comment] Dated 2024 </ref> Regular patron [[88piano88]] opined ''"A cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream, if I had to put it into one sentence. I've found so many amazing artists from posts here, and I'm glad that I'm able to share the work of others here as well, but at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of people who enjoy sharing these little snippets from their lives."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 88piano88 sharing their thoughts.] Dated 2024 </ref>
== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021, by [[Poppa Boi]], who, perceiving there were no feasibly pertinent communities for the media they created, began one themselves. Their content creation often referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, the somewhat abstract nature an outlier amongst more common furry themes such as "Animation Music Videos". Noting their work's continued comparison to Adult Swim by groups independent of each other, the name "Anthro Swim" appears by combining the term "Anthro" & Cartoon Network's late night channel block "Adult Swim" illustrating a hazy yet comprehensible concept of the focus matter. Technically beginning upon it's creation date, <AS> is seldom used by Poppa Boi until early 2024, gaining the vast majority in the same year. The sub has 3K+ members with people "poasting" daily.

* (Poasting is a term for people who often post well-liked works. Usable as a noun/verb/adjective. "She's my favorite poaster." "They've poasted longer than I've been alive." "Nah that's no poast, that's a bombshell [bad]) <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Highly upvoted poast utilizing this terminology] Dated September, 2024. </ref> 

Initially comprising solely of their work's stylistic themes, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' - ?
* '''Kapucni''' - ?
* '''Ritchie''' - ?

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png| "First time?" Art piece by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png| "Anthro Swimming" Created by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif| Example of a "Bump". Artistic credit is typically given in a corner bearing <> brackets. Converted from mp4 to gif.
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png| "The Anthro Swim Cargo Truck, both a symbol of the community and a focal point of lore."
File:@TUVVIN.png| "Comedy is healthily present too." Created by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png| "Coupled with a healthy dose of uncertainty" Created by [[codenamedcody]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Adult_Swim|Adult Swim]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]

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Talk:Anthro Swim

2024-10-05T08:12:46Z

Poppaboi: /* Not intended for such interactions (article talk pages) */

== Not intended for such interactions (article talk pages) ==

(Revert). Wikifur is a wiki, not a social media site. Article talk pages are to discuss anything regarding the subject such as editing, information (valid or not), issues, propositions, changes, validity, points/counterpoints, etc, so definitely not a place to mingle. [[Anthro Swim|AS]] on [[Reddit]] is intended for such purpose. - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 05:35, 2 October 2024 (EDT)

Are there enough references and contexts / examples now to remove these two from the four listed actions needed? If not, what should I add?
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- [[User:Poppaboi|Poppaboi]] ([[User talk:Poppaboi|talk]]) 5 October 2024

Anthro Swim

2024-10-05T08:06:17Z

Poppaboi: Added examples for the term "poasting"

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]
'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is a user-created community ('''subreddit''') within [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the [[furry fandom]] at large.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:
{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}
Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting.

<AS> Media shared not only on the sub but across other platforms mainly comprises of images, videos, writing, and music. Discussions, both community feedback and subject explorations, are present as well. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community. <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 User describing their appreciation of <AS> despite not being a furry] Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]"

Descriptions of the community vary with many providing input. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] quipped ''"A punch to the face. In other words, something real, visceral, tangible."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button DWC Marshall Arts comment] Dated 2024 </ref> Regular patron [[88piano88]] opined ''"A cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream, if I had to put it into one sentence. I've found so many amazing artists from posts here, and I'm glad that I'm able to share the work of others here as well, but at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of people who enjoy sharing these little snippets from their lives."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 88piano88 sharing their thoughts.] Dated 2024 </ref>
== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021, by [[Poppa Boi]], who, perceiving there were no feasibly pertinent communities for the media they created, began one themselves. Their content creation often referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, the somewhat abstract nature an outlier amongst more common furry themes such as "Animation Music Videos". Noting their work's continued comparison to Adult Swim by groups independent of each other, the name "Anthro Swim" appears by combining the term "Anthro" & Cartoon Network's late night channel block "Adult Swim" illustrating a hazy yet comprehensible concept of the focus matter. Technically beginning upon it's creation date, <AS> is seldom used by Poppa Boi until early 2024, gaining the vast majority in the same year. The sub has 3K+ members with people "poasting" daily.

* (Poasting is a term for people who often post well-liked works. Usable as a noun/verb/adjective. "She's my favorite poaster." "They've poasted longer than I've been alive." "Nah that's no poast, that's a bombshell [bad]) <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Highly upvoted poast utilizing this terminology] Dated September, 2024. </ref> 

Initially comprising solely of their work's stylistic themes, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' - ?
* '''Kapucni''' - ?
* '''Ritchie''' - ?

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png| "First time?" Art piece by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png| "Anthro Swimming" Created by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif| Example of a "Bump". Artistic credit is typically given in a corner bearing <> brackets. Converted from mp4 to gif.
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png| "The Anthro Swim Cargo Truck, both a symbol of the community and a focal point of lore."
File:@TUVVIN.png| "Comedy is healthily present too." Created by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png| "Coupled with a healthy dose of uncertainty" Created by [[codenamedcody]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Adult_Swim|Adult Swim]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]

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User talk:Poppaboi

2024-10-02T11:13:03Z

Poppaboi:

== Not an extension to AS. ==

Plz do not use [[Wikifur]] as an external extension to the [[Anthro Swim]] [[subreddit]]. The article talk page is not intended for social gatherings, just maintaining historical and editing accuracy. - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 05:44, 2 October 2024 (EDT)

Understood, I'll keep this in mind as I continue my time here. Thanks! All the best - Poppa Boi 2 October 2024

Talk:Anthro Swim

2024-10-01T16:30:02Z

Poppaboi: A place for <Anthro Swim> community members to stop by and remind us where we are, where we're headed, and what they aspire for.

'''== Communal Scrapbook ==
'''

Anthro fandom

2024-10-01T11:38:19Z

Poppaboi: minor spelling change

The '''Anthro fandom''', full '''anthropomorphic fandom''', is a subculture composed of individual [[Anthro fan]]s and [[Anthro artist|artist]]s who enjoy the wholesome/[[W:SFW|SFW]] aspect of [[furry]]/[[funny animal]] [[character]]s and their [[art]] and [[stories]].

Most anthros also have no interest in being identified with the '''furry fandom''' because of the (mainly) perceived [[sex]]ualization of these characters and [[creature]]s, [[furries]]' social or [[lifestyle]] interests, and/or the perceived "baggage" that said fandom carries (controversies, mainstream perception, etc).

Some furries do identify as '''anthro''' just for the name itself, not the label.

== Philosophy and beliefs ==

Many anthro fans and artists consider themselves [[conservative]] in nature (political or religion-wise), without being extremist (with a few exceptions).{{cn}}

== See also ==

* [[Furry fandom]]
* [[Funny animal fandom]]
* [[Anthro]]

{{History}}
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File:Screenshot of Your Movie Sucks comment underneath All the SIngle Furries.png

2024-10-01T08:27:21Z

Poppaboi: Screenshot as of October 1, 2024 for YouTube Channel Your Movie Sucks comment underneath All the Single Furries YouTube video.

== Summary ==
Screenshot as of October 1, 2024 for YouTube Channel Your Movie Sucks comment underneath All the Single Furries YouTube video.
== Licensing ==
{{subst:No license from license selector|Don't know}}

Anthro Swim

2024-10-01T06:37:03Z

Poppaboi: final spelling edit for now apologies, not trying to spam. should go to bed, cheers

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]
'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is a user-created community ('''subreddit''') within [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the [[furry fandom]] at large.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:
{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}
Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting.

<AS> Media shared not only on the sub but across other platforms mainly comprises of images, videos, writing, and music. Discussions, both community feedback and subject explorations, are present as well. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community. <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 User describing their appreciation of <AS> despite not being a furry] Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]"

Descriptions of the community vary with many providing input. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] quipped ''"A punch to the face. In other words, something real, visceral, tangible."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button DWC Marshall Arts comment] Dated 2024 </ref> Regular patron [[88piano88]] opined ''"A cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream, if I had to put it into one sentence. I've found so many amazing artists from posts here, and I'm glad that I'm able to share the work of others here as well, but at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of people who enjoy sharing these little snippets from their lives."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 88piano88 sharing their thoughts.] Dated 2024 </ref>
== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021, by [[Poppa Boi]], who, perceiving there were no feasibly pertinent communities for the media they created, began one themselves. Their content creation often referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, the somewhat abstract nature an outlier amongst more common furry themes such as "Animation Music Videos". Noting their work's continued comparison to Adult Swim by groups independent of each other, the name "Anthro Swim" appears by combining the term "Anthro" & Cartoon Network's late night channel block "Adult Swim" illustrating a hazy yet comprehensible concept of the focus matter. Technically beginning upon it's creation date, <AS> is seldom used by Poppa Boi until early 2024, gaining the vast majority in the same year. The sub has 3K+ members with people "poasting" daily.

* (Poasting is a term for people who often post well-liked works) <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Highly upvoted poast utilizing this terminology] Dated September, 2024. </ref> 

Initially comprising solely of their work's stylistic themes, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' - ?
* '''Kapucni''' - ?
* '''Ritchie''' - ?

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png| "First time?" Art piece by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png| "Anthro Swimming" Created by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif| Example of a "Bump". Artistic credit is typically given in a corner bearing <> brackets. Converted from mp4 to gif.
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png| "The Anthro Swim Cargo Truck, both a symbol of the community and a focal point of lore."
File:@TUVVIN.png| "Comedy is healthily present too." Created by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png| "Coupled with a healthy dose of uncertainty" Created by [[codenamedcody]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Adult_Swim|Adult Swim]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]

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[[Category:Forums]]
[[Category:Website stubs]]

Anthro Swim

2024-10-01T06:29:14Z

Poppaboi: spelling fix

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]
'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is a user-created community ('''subreddit''') within [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the [[furry fandom]] at large.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:
{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}
Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting.

<AS> Media shared not only on the sub but across other platforms mainly comprises of images, videos, writing, and music. Discussions, both community feedback and subject explorations, are present as well. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community. <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 User describing their appreciation of <AS> despite not being a furry] Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]"

Descriptions of the community vary with many providing input. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] quipped ''"A punch to the face. In other words, something real, visceral, tangible."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button DWC Marshall Arts comment] Dated 2024 </ref> Regular patron [[88piano88]] opined ''"A cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream, if I had to put it into one sentence. I've found so many amazing artists from posts here, and I'm glad that I'm able to share the work of others here as well, but at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of people who enjoy sharing these little snippets from their lives."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 88piano88 sharing their thoughts.] Dated 2024 </ref>
== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021, by [[Poppa Boi]], who, perceiving there were no feasibly pertinent communities for the media they created, began one themselves. Their content creation often referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, the somewhat abstract nature an outlier amongst more common furry themes such as "Animation Music Videos". Noting their work's continued comparison to Adult Swim by groups independent of each other, the name "Anthro Swim" appears by combining the term "Anthro" & Cartoon Network's late night channel block "Adult Swim" illustrates a hazy yet comprehensible concept of the focus matter. Technically beginning upon it's creation date, <AS> is seldom used by Poppa Boi until early 2024, gaining the vast majority in the same year. The sub has 3K+ members with people "poasting" daily.

* (Poasting is a term for people who often post well-liked works) <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Highly upvoted poast utilizing this terminology] Dated September, 2024. </ref> 

Initially comprising solely of their work's stylistic themes, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' - ?
* '''Kapucni''' - ?
* '''Ritchie''' - ?

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png| "First time?" Art piece by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png| "Anthro Swimming" Created by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif| Example of a "Bump". Artistic credit is typically given in a corner bearing <> brackets. Converted from mp4 to gif.
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png| "The Anthro Swim Cargo Truck, both a symbol of the community and a focal point of lore."
File:@TUVVIN.png| "Comedy is healthily present too." Created by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png| "Coupled with a healthy dose of uncertainty" Created by [[codenamedcody]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Adult_Swim|Adult Swim]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]

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Anthro Swim

2024-10-01T06:24:26Z

Poppaboi: Reorganized some structure / added references and improved comprehension

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]
'''Anthro Swim''' ''(often shortened as <AS> or AS)'' is a user-created community ('''subreddit''') within [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the [[furry fandom]] at large.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:
{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}
Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting.

<AS> Media shared not only on the sub but across other platforms mainly comprises of images, videos, writing, and music. Discussions, both community feedback and subject explorations, are present as well. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community. <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ User survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Losercity/comments/1eltgv5/comment/lgv2aok/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 User describing their appreciation of <AS> despite not being a furry] Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]"

Descriptions of the community vary across with many providing input. Artist [[DWC Marshal Arts]] quipped ''"A punch to the face. In other words, something real, visceral, tangible."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1bdh4ns/comment/kzr6790/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button DWC Marshall Arts comment] Dated 2024 </ref> Regular patron [[88piano88]] opined ''"A cold splash of reality awakening you from some sort of fantastical dream, if I had to put it into one sentence. I've found so many amazing artists from posts here, and I'm glad that I'm able to share the work of others here as well, but at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of people who enjoy sharing these little snippets from their lives."'' <ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/comment/ljwpc7k/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 88piano88 sharing their thoughts.] Dated 2024 </ref>
== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021, by [[Poppa Boi]], who, perceiving there were no feasibly pertinent communities for the media they created, began one themselves. Their content creation often referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, the somewhat abstract nature an outlier amongst more common furry themes such as "Animation Music Videos". Noting their work's continued comparison to Adult Swim by groups independent of each other, the name "Anthro Swim" appears by combining the term "Anthro" & Cartoon Network's late night channel block "Adult Swim" illustrates a hazy yet comprehensible concept of the focus matter. Technically beginning upon it's creation date, <AS> is seldom used by Poppa Boi until early 2024 currently gaining the vast majority in the same year. The sub has 3K+ members with people "poasting" daily.

* (Poasting is a term for people who often post well-liked works) <ref> [https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1fei1wf/james_secret/ Highly upvoted poast utilizing this terminology] Dated September, 2024. </ref> 

Initially comprising solely of their work's stylistic themes, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence.

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' - ?
* '''Kapucni''' - ?
* '''Ritchie''' - ?

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:@TotesFleisch8.png| "First time?" Art piece by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png| "Anthro Swimming" Created by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif| Example of a "Bump". Artistic credit is typically given in a corner bearing <> brackets. Converted from mp4 to gif.
File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png| "The Anthro Swim Cargo Truck, both a symbol of the community and a focal point of lore."
File:@TUVVIN.png| "Comedy is healthily present too." Created by [[TUVVIN]]
File:@codenamedcody.png| "Coupled with a healthy dose of uncertainty" Created by [[codenamedcody]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Adult_Swim|Adult Swim]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]

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File:@codenamedcody.png

2024-10-01T06:01:31Z

Poppaboi: Art by @codenamedcody

== Summary ==
Art by @codenamedcody
== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

File:@TUVVIN.png

2024-10-01T05:55:32Z

Poppaboi: Humorous comic illustrated by @TUVVIN. "I make art about my ocs, horror, and nostalgia. almost all of my art is inspired by music." - Tumblr about me section, September 2024

== Summary ==
Humorous comic illustrated by @TUVVIN. "I make art about my ocs, horror, and nostalgia. almost all of my art is inspired by music." - Tumblr about me section, September 2024
== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

File:Anthro Swim Cargo Truck.png

2024-10-01T04:17:22Z

Poppaboi: The Anthro Swim truck represents community members individually creating / encountering forms of media they''ll bring to share amongst others in the group. Distinctly dirty & somewhat dilapidated, it reflects some of <AS>'s tone.

== Summary ==
The Anthro Swim truck represents community members individually creating / encountering forms of media they''ll bring to share amongst others in the group. Distinctly dirty & somewhat dilapidated, it reflects some of <AS>'s tone.
== Licensing ==
{{Cc-by-sa-4.0-and-GFDL}}

Anthro Swim

2024-10-01T03:51:07Z

Poppaboi: Added clarification to the History section as well as more examples of art found within the community. Will improve / add more soon and over time

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[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [[kapucni_]].]]
'''Anthro Swim''' is a user-created community ('''subreddit''') within [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the [[furry fandom]] at large.

== Overview ==

Anthro Swim's description reads:
{{q|For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?}}
Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting.

== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021, by [[Poppa Boi]], who, perceiving there were no feasibly pertinent communities for the media they created,{{clarify}} began one themselves. Their content creation / art was often referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, their somewhat abstract nature an outlier amongst more common furry themes like for example "Animation Music Videos". Noting their work's continued comparison to Adult Swim by groups independent of each other, effectively Adult Swim's young adult oriented programming subjects fused with Furries, the name "Anthro Swim" appears. This combination of the term "Anthro" & Cartoon Network's late night channel block "Adult Swim" illustrates a hazy yet comprehensible concept of the focus matter.

Initially comprising solely of their works stylistic themes, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence.

"Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community.<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ user survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]".

== Staff ==

* '''Poppa Boi''' - ?

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of the many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by [[Deceased Bunny]]
File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif| One of many "Bumps". Artistic credit is typically given in a corner bearing <> brackets. Converted from mp4 to gif.
File:@TotesFleisch8.png| "First time?" Art piece by [[TotesFleisch8]]
File:@AnkorTheWolf.png| "Anthro Swimming" Created by [[AnkorTheWolf]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Adult_Swim|Adult Swim]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Anthro Swim] on [[Telegram]]

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File:@AnkorTheWolf.png

2024-10-01T03:28:53Z

Poppaboi: "Anthro Swimming" Art by @AnkorTheWolf

== Summary ==
"Anthro Swimming" Art by @AnkorTheWolf
== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

File:@TotesFleisch8.png

2024-10-01T03:16:14Z

Poppaboi: Art piece by @TotesFleisch8

== Summary ==
Art piece by @TotesFleisch8
== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

File:'It speaks for itself' Anthro Swim Bump.gif

2024-10-01T03:08:51Z

Poppaboi: <Anthro Swim> borrows [Adult Swim's] "Bump" concept, a standalone video operating as brief bursts of entertainment. Often pertaining to themes relevant to <AS>.

<Anthro Swim> borrows [Adult Swim's] "Bump" concept, a standalone video operating as brief bursts of entertainment. Often pertaining to themes relevant to <AS>.

File:@sapphiringore.jpeg

2024-10-01T02:58:26Z

Poppaboi: A moment of rest. Art by @sapphiringore

A moment of rest. Art by @sapphiringore

File:@HighlandRustic.png

2024-10-01T02:56:44Z

Poppaboi: Some claim this is Anthro Swim incarnate. I'm inclined to agree on some level. Picture by @HighlandRustic

== Summary ==
Some claim this is Anthro Swim incarnate. I'm inclined to agree on some level. Picture by @HighlandRustic
== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

Anthro Swim

2024-10-01T02:07:16Z

Poppaboi:

[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [https://x.com/kapucni_]]
'''Anthro Swim''' is a user-created community (known as a '''subreddit''') on [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the "furry fandom" at large. It's description reads '''"For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?"''' Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting. English dwarfs Spanish in usage, however Spanish is not entirely absent.

== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021 by [https://poppaboi.carrd.co/ Poppa Boi]. Perceiving there's no feasibly pertinent community for the media they created, they begin one themselves. Initially comprising solely of their works stylistic themes, somewhat frequently referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence. This is where the name is derived from, combination of Anthro and Adult Swim. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community.<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ user survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]".
== Current moderators ==

* [https://new.reddit.com/user/PoppaGringo/ Poppa Boi]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of the many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by Deceased Bunny
</gallery>

==References==
<references />

== See also ==

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_Swim Adult Swim]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absurdity Absurdity]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-irony Post-irony]

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Server] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Repository] on [[Telegram]]

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Anthro Swim

2024-10-01T02:01:51Z

Poppaboi: Created page with 'Pool's open. Art by [https://x.com/kapucni_ '''Anthro Swim''' is a user-created community (known as a '''subreddit''') on Reddit...'

[[File:As logo tri.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool's open. Art by [https://x.com/kapucni_]]
'''Anthro Swim''' is a user-created community (known as a '''subreddit''') on [[Reddit]] dedicated to uncommonly traversed themes within the "furry fandom" at large. It's description reads '''"For the moodier incoherent side of anthros. AdultSwim-esque? Kinda! Though, look deeper through the waters and you'll find something more. Esotericism? Nostalgia?"''' Both English and Spanish are the accepted primary languages of posting. English dwarfs Spanish in usage, however Spanish is not entirely absent.

== History ==

The subreddit's history starts on Jun 28, 2021 by [https://new.reddit.com/user/PoppaGringo/]. Perceiving there's no pertinent community for the media [https://poppaboi.carrd.co/ Poppa Boi] created, they began one themselves. Initially comprising solely of their works stylistic themes, somewhat frequently referred to as "Furry Adult Swim" by both followers and friends, it's evolved into a minor hub for (not only but especially) furries who desire a more stylistically mature presence. This is where the name is derived from, combination of Anthro and Adult Swim. "Poasters" and lurkers are principally [[furries]] though a non-insignificant number of people explicitly identifying as not a furry also partake in the community.<ref>[https://new.reddit.com/r/anthroswim/comments/1f14skw/the_state_of_anthro_swims_perception_in_the/ user survey] thread on /r/anthroswim's [[Reddit]] page. Dated 2024.</ref> It is fairly undefined in its scope, with the first rule of the sub declaring it "A Wild West [within reason]".

== Current moderators ==

* [https://new.reddit.com/user/PoppaGringo/ Poppa Boi]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:@Deceased Bunny.png| One of the many types of art 'poasted' on the sub. Art by Deceased Bunny
</gallery>

==References==
<references />

== See also ==

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_Swim Adult Swim]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absurdity Absurdity]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-irony Post-irony]

==External links==

* [https://reddit.com/r/anthroswim/ Anthro Swim] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://discord.gg/anthroswim Server] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/anthroswim Repository] on [[Telegram]]

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File:@Deceased Bunny.png

2024-10-01T01:54:55Z

Poppaboi: Art piece by @Deceased_Bunny

== Summary ==
Art piece by @Deceased_Bunny

== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

File:As logo tri.png

2024-10-01T01:45:37Z

Poppaboi: The <Anthro Swim> logo. The design itself is created by @kapucni_. The style of brackets in use is the idea of @Ikagara. Anthro Swim itself is the creation of @PoppaBoi. Our logo is consistently used in people's personal projects, which they 'poast' bo...

== Summary ==
The <Anthro Swim> logo. The design itself is created by @kapucni_. The style of brackets in use is the idea of @Ikagara. Anthro Swim itself is the creation of @PoppaBoi. Our logo is consistently used in people's personal projects, which they 'poast' both on the subreddit itself and elsewhere

== Licensing ==
{{Cc-by-sa-4.0-and-GFDL}}

User:Poppaboi

2024-09-03T06:01:11Z

Poppaboi: Created page with 'hi im dogman https://poppaboi.carrd.co/'

hi im dogman

https://poppaboi.carrd.co/

List of media links

2024-09-03T05:57:44Z

Poppaboi: Noticed this page was unchanged from a raid. Deleted the raiders writing.

2023-04-08T04:06:10Z

Poppaboi: /* Reddit and furry */

[[File:Reddit logo.png|right|260px]]
'''Reddit''', stylized in its logo as '''reddit''', is an American [[W:social news|social news]] [[W:Social network aggregation|aggregation]], [[W:rating site|web content rating]], and [[W:Internet forum#Discussion|discussion]] website.

Founded on June 23, 2005, it allows registered members to submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down by other members.

Posts are organized by subject into user-created boards called '''subreddits''', which cover a variety of topics like news, science, movies, video games, music, books, fitness, food, and image-sharing. Submissions with more up-votes appear towards the top of their subreddit and, if they receive enough up-votes, ultimately on the site's front page.

== Reddit and furry ==

There are a number of [[furry]] subreddits on the site dedicated to the discussion and media posting of items related to the [[furry fandom]]:<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/furry/comments/29ztuo/list_of_all_furry_subreddits/ List of all furry subreddits] page on Reddit. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref>

* [[Furry_subreddit|/r/furry]]
* [[Furry_irl_subreddit|/r/furry_irl]]
* [[Yiff_subreddit|/r/yiff]]
* [[Yiffgif__subreddit|/r/yiffgif]]
* [[Yiffbondage__subreddit|/r/Yiffbondage]]
* [[FurryPornSubreddit_subreddit|/r/FurryPornSubreddit]]
* [[Furryporn_r_subreddit|/r/furryporn]]
* [[RealFurryHours_subreddit|/r/RealFurryHours]]
* [[Furrydiscuss_subreddit|/r/furrydiscuss]]
* [[AnthroSwim_subreddit|/r/anthroswim]]

== References ==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Reddit|Reddit]] on [[Wikipedia]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.reddit.com/ Reddit] official website

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