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lupestripe) wrote2009-07-18 12:24 am
lupestripe) wrote2009-07-18 12:24 am
The Furry Capital Of The World
Where would it be and why?
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I say we take over a country and call it home!
I'm very tempted to say Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, not only because Anthrocon is held there, but because the city loves furries.
I think San Francisco, just because of the tolerant atmosphere. And lots of furs are into tech, as well.
They could stake the claim perhaps due to AC, I was thinking similar.
Guess what it depends on is tollerance, population, accessiblity and maybe if historically there is any 'furry' or animal related background.
Guess what it depends on is tollerance, population, accessiblity and maybe if historically there is any 'furry' or animal related background.
St. Louis.
Just because I said so.. and that's all that matters :P
Just because I said so.. and that's all that matters :P
I nominate Catford - home of the Catford Cat
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Well, hell, if SF has any claim to it, Atlanta does too...
Atlanta is home to several conventions, and while only one of 'em is explicitly furry, the furries always seem to find a way to show up at each and every one of 'em.
Atlanta is home to several conventions, and while only one of 'em is explicitly furry, the furries always seem to find a way to show up at each and every one of 'em.
Well as far as the United Kingdoms of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are concerned, I guess (begrudgently) London fits the title.
However I would state a case for Manchester calling. I make no bones in admitting I have complete bias, but I stand proud of being part of the Mancunian scene; things are moving in the city's favour from a successful fur convention, a monthly furmeet that is gradually being improved quality wise and a growing community in the wider county of Greater Manchester. :)
However I would state a case for Manchester calling. I make no bones in admitting I have complete bias, but I stand proud of being part of the Mancunian scene; things are moving in the city's favour from a successful fur convention, a monthly furmeet that is gradually being improved quality wise and a growing community in the wider county of Greater Manchester. :)
I'd love to say San Francisco since it has such a fun, tolerant atmosphere that a lot of furries would find ideal. The cost of living there makes it impossible for most furs to call it home, though. Expect to pay $1500 - 2000/month for a studio/1-bedroom apartment. Most furs in the bay area live in the south bay: San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale Palo Alto, etc...and most of the tech jobs are located in these areas as well.
I'm not sure there is one, now.
Before 1996, it was Orange County, California. That was the epicenter of original furry culture; a huge number of furries were concentrated there, and it was only natural for ConFurence to spring up in Costa Mesa.
Between 1996 and 2003, it was the San Francisco Bay Area. Lots of furries moved to the Bay Area in the mid and late 1990's. It became a hotbed of furry households, furry gatherings, and the new main convention, Further Confusion.
After 2003, with dozens of furry conventions sprouting up all over the country, AnthroCon taking over as the main convention, and decentralized communities of furries all staying in touch online, I'm not sure there really is a center or capital. It's very scattered. Certainly there's a huge presence on the East Coast now, but even there it's decentralized as more of a large region than any one small area. So I think it's "Everywhere and Nowhere," now :)
Before 1996, it was Orange County, California. That was the epicenter of original furry culture; a huge number of furries were concentrated there, and it was only natural for ConFurence to spring up in Costa Mesa.
Between 1996 and 2003, it was the San Francisco Bay Area. Lots of furries moved to the Bay Area in the mid and late 1990's. It became a hotbed of furry households, furry gatherings, and the new main convention, Further Confusion.
After 2003, with dozens of furry conventions sprouting up all over the country, AnthroCon taking over as the main convention, and decentralized communities of furries all staying in touch online, I'm not sure there really is a center or capital. It's very scattered. Certainly there's a huge presence on the East Coast now, but even there it's decentralized as more of a large region than any one small area. So I think it's "Everywhere and Nowhere," now :)
San Francisco works for me. But yeah, it's pricey.
The entire world!
It shall be ours and there is no stopping it! (Unless we get sidetracked by sex, food, balls of yarn, or chewtoys.)
It shall be ours and there is no stopping it! (Unless we get sidetracked by sex, food, balls of yarn, or chewtoys.)
*facepaw*
and shinies!
Mustn't forget the shinies!
and shinies!
Mustn't forget the shinies!
How about New York City?
The home of the world's first Furry-friendly TV show, on cable since 1983.
And home of one of the world's longest running fursuiters...since 1986.
The home of the world's first Furry-friendly TV show, on cable since 1983.
And home of one of the world's longest running fursuiters...since 1986.
I'd say the Bay Area in general, not just the city. http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/BAF
In addition to the prevailing tolerance (prop8 notwithstanding), there are a number of weekly furmeets, each with attendance in excess of a dozen (Crack Chicken often climbs into the 30s). I don't think any other place has a furry community that meets so frequently, and in such numbers, in RL, aside from just an annual con.
In addition to the prevailing tolerance (prop8 notwithstanding), there are a number of weekly furmeets, each with attendance in excess of a dozen (Crack Chicken often climbs into the 30s). I don't think any other place has a furry community that meets so frequently, and in such numbers, in RL, aside from just an annual con.
Don't need one - we are everywhere. ^)^
There is no escape, you're all coming with us :)
I think that we're already here.. or there.. or whereever. ^)^
I have heard that the city loves furries - how does it show its appreciation. Also, how many furs live in PA as it sounds more like a furry holiday resort than a capital.
Depends though - as I say, it could be considered more the furry holiday resort than the capital. Do many furs actually live there?
From the friends I know who live there, they tell me all of CA is massively furry. I'd love to head to SF sometime, it's a place I have always wanted to visit.
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