Furcon 2019

Further Confusion is among the biggest international conventions celebrating anthropomorphism in all its guises. With the attendance of over 3,000 and developing, it's one of the premiere events of its type. Further Confusion includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels and general social activities.

A Furry creature is anthropomorphic, where human and animal characteristics are both present. It can be physical, mental or both. They can be funny or serious. Usage of the term furry is limited almost exclusively to members of Furry Fandom or other cultural groups conscious of furry fandom. The expression Furry is also occasionally utilized to refer to lovers of their anthropomorphic arts. Such arts range broadly and include animators, illustrators, filmmakers, costume designers and actors, celebrities, voice talent, literary writers and songwriters.

Within the approved usage of"furry", Roger Rabbit, Bugs Bunny, and Mickey Mouse are"funny animals:" they are anthropomorphic, largely act like people, and can be considered the animation 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 don't have fur). They're usually more"realistic" in appearance than the funny animals and act more like crosses between people and animals. They're sapient and just as much"people" as any fictional character, but they are not presented as critters for laughs.

For Further Confusion instance, the rabbit characters in Richard Adams' novel Watership Down are sentient and talk to one another, but their behavior and psychology is quite closely derived from that detected in real-life rabbits. Additional furries aren't so closely tied to their creature sides, but there is always some amount of serious consideration given to it.