Digging into the psychology of Anthrocon

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  • čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
  • Pittsburgh's premiere furry convention, Anthrocon, kicks off this Thursday and a record-breaking 15,500 are expected to attend this year's event. Duquesne University's Elizabeth Fein joined us to talk more about Anthrocon.

Komentáře • 26

  • @Construct_the_protogen
    @Construct_the_protogen Před měsícem +85

    It's so nice to see news channels being nice to us. I just wish that I was going to be able to go to anthrocon 2024.

  • @DrawnbyaDog
    @DrawnbyaDog Před měsícem +35

    I love how EVERY Pittsburgh news video on furries is so nice and respectful, Pittsburgh really is pure home 🥰❤

  • @davidellis4084
    @davidellis4084 Před měsícem +26

    Sixty-one and furry since 1973 (Robin Hood).

  • @Garnfolf
    @Garnfolf Před měsícem +22

    Been in the fandom for almost 2 years, and this person really did a great job at explaining what furries are

  • @M-zg9lu
    @M-zg9lu Před 29 dny +20

    She channeled the spirit of Jerma 4:41

  • @lizinacan151
    @lizinacan151 Před měsícem +13

    Thank you all for being so kind and respectful to furries!!!

  • @ie-8193
    @ie-8193 Před měsícem +18

    Very well put together and clearly explained by a clear and honest communication. All questions were answered appropriately. 👍

  • @RellisLCT
    @RellisLCT Před 28 dny +5

    this is super interesting. i didn't know there were people actually researching the furry culture seriously and the ways it has a positive impact on people and their identity. super cool.

  • @Xandyer
    @Xandyer Před měsícem +7

    Dang this is surprisingly good

  • @sharkyfish3492
    @sharkyfish3492 Před 29 dny +6

    Interesting, mostly I am still part of the community due to the long last relationships I have made, and continue to hold dear in the fandom. This community has been part of me for over 20 years, from the days of the fandom starting off as collage parties (like D and D). As we progress in life (age wise) the relationships we still hold become more important to us. Knowing I can still meet with my friends, I have known for over 20 years, makes getting old less painful.
    Humans are still social critters and need the interaction of others in our niche. Maintaining these older relations (swapping stories and sharing age related pains) is a necessity as a natural part of aging process. Meeting new members, sharing with them the “war” stories and lessons I have learned of the community. Watching them enter with the same energy and enthusiasm I once had, helps me age more grateful

    • @ChesterRingtail
      @ChesterRingtail Před 16 dny +1

      Awwww, reading that, makes me sad and happy at the same time,
      I wasn't around for the beginning, I've been in the fandom along time, it's like a painful nostalgia looking back, [and ive always been super into the history], but it's beautiful at the same time.
      I hope you always find happiness!

  • @bobhill3941
    @bobhill3941 Před 11 dny

    Fantastic interview, concise, professional, and respectful. I've never seen this analytical side and it's fascinating.
    This answers questions for me because I got into the fandom as a natural extention of anthropomorphic animal cartoons and movies. Wolves are my favourite animal and I was always drawing anthropomorphic ones and I have lots of books on them. I love the professional artwork and suits and the people I met couldn't have been friendlier or more inclusive.
    I had a few friends growing up and I socialized, gym, but mostly I was focused on school because it was so hard and I mostly liked to do my own thing.

  • @Twenty20kmusic
    @Twenty20kmusic Před měsícem +7

    This is everything.

  • @farij_the_black_wolf
    @farij_the_black_wolf Před 27 dny +3

    I'm a furry from indonesia

  • @ShaydTheDragon
    @ShaydTheDragon Před měsícem +13

    What are furries

    • @Mae_Renneburg
      @Mae_Renneburg Před měsícem +20

      Shayd we are LITERALLY in the same server.

    • @goldenwolf8081
      @goldenwolf8081 Před měsícem +21

      Fans of anthropomorphic animals with human characteristics.

    • @PUSHURT3MPRR
      @PUSHURT3MPRR Před 26 dny +2

      @@Mae_Renneburgthey're joking 💀 look at their vids

    • @Mae_Renneburg
      @Mae_Renneburg Před 26 dny +2

      @@PUSHURT3MPRR I already knew that. I was referring to the Anthrocon discord server that we are both in.

  • @bookgirlny8511
    @bookgirlny8511 Před měsícem +5

    I’m surprised they didn’t ask if this was a sex thing. 🤷‍♀️

  • @erich84502ify
    @erich84502ify Před měsícem +2

    😂😅don't show this on MSNBC