Further Confusion 2019
Further Confusion is among the largest international conventions celebrating anthropomorphism in all its guises. With an attendance of over 3,000 and developing, it's one of the premiere events of its type. Additional Confusion incorporates charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels and general social activities.
A Furry creature is anthropomorphic, where animal and human traits are equally present. It may be physical, psychological or both. They may be funny or serious. Usage of the term furry is limited almost exclusively to members of Furry Fandom or other cultural groups aware of furry fandom. The term Furry is also sometimes used to refer to lovers of their arts arts. Such artwork range widely and include animators, illustrators, filmmakers, costume designers and performers, actors, voice talent, literary authors and songwriters.
Within the accepted use of"furry", Roger Rabbit, fur con Bugs Bunny, and Mickey Mouse are"funny creatures:" they are anthropomorphic, mostly behave like humans, and may be considered the cartoon equivalent of character actors. On the flip side, Usagi Yojimbo, Omaha the Cat Dancer, along with the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are furries (even though turtles do not have fur). They're generally more"realistic" in appearance compared to humorous animals and behave more like crosses between humans and animals. They're sapient and equally as much"people" as any fictional character, but they are not presented as critters for laughs.
For example, the bunny characters in Richard Adams' novel Watership Down are sentient and talk to each other, but their behavior and psychology is quite closely derived from that detected in real-life rabbits. Additional furries are not so closely tied to their own creature sides, but there is always some amount of critical consideration given to it. Andre Norton's Breed to Come, Brian Jacques' Redwall series, and Steven Boyett's The Architect of Sleep are other examples of books featuring furries, as is Paul Kidd's Fangs of K'aath, which has been cited as a source of inspiration for many individuals to create miniature functions.