Hmm... it may have seemed a little too 'out there' a decade ago...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2012/07/would-you-wear-a-giant-animal-tail-in-the-name-of-fashion.html (http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2012/07/would-you-wear-a-giant-animal-tail-in-the-name-of-fashion.html)
Also, how many of you remember the article that was put out years ago online, that talked about having tails grafted on to yourself? I think it was shot down pretty quickly by the medical community because of concerns over liability and some other 'things'.
I really hope this idea doesn't become mainstream. It would be way to weird to see large masses of people wearing tails.... that aren't furries.
: ravewoif July 23, 2012, 10:05:23 -06:00
I really hope this idea doesn't become mainstream. It would be way to weird to see large masses of people wearing tails.... that aren't furries.
I have a couple (non-furry) friends who bought kigus while we were in Japan. And if the growing popularity of the spirit hoods (https://spirithoods.com/) and the many various copycats are any sign, there's the
slight possibility that these may gain some popularity among the general public as well.
All in all, it's at least a good sign that the furry community is becoming more generally accepted. =)
Occasionally here and there on the Canada Line I've spotted someone wearing a little tail on the side or back, and you can't help but assume that they're furs. With this becoming a trend, it's anybody's game now eh?
Sadly some people are against the furry community I know a guy that dispite wearing a animal hat is against the furry community and not to stereotype, but it seems that the asian culture it growing to accept animal accessories into everyday fashion that aren't necessarily furry.
I kind of hope it does become mainstream. I think it would really help with the whole fursuit thing, which seems to be a large part of the hate people have for furries. Plus, I would finally be able to wear a tail in public without standing out like a fishing pole on a gun rack. xD
This is pretty interesting, though leave it to japan to be the first to always push the envelope in matters like this XD
The poll on that sight did indicate that a majority of people would never wear them, so I wouldn't call it a trend yet, its more of a social experiment. but still cool none the less ^^
I've noticed a lot of random animal ears lately. Furry chic?
I'm trying not to take this into stock, what with Shambhala happening in Salmo soon, but today at work a bunch of people came in for lunch in furry body suits, hats tails, you name it! They are not furries (FACT!)... and it was hard to keep my mouth shut. I almost felt like I was being mocked by a bunch of ignorant (expletive)s.
*Sigh* I know they know nothing about it...
That's not the point.
Furry is fashion this year whether we admit it or not.
I've seen adorable little fox tails of several people. I really don't care, but seriously guys...
They were doing it wrong. :/
: Rant July 24, 2012, 08:23:30 -06:00
I'm trying not to take this into stock, what with Shambhala happening in Salmo soon, but today at work a bunch of people came in for lunch in furry body suits, hats tails, you name it! They are not furries (FACT!)... and it was hard to keep my mouth shut. I almost felt like I was being mocked by a bunch of ignorant (expletive)s.
*Sigh* I know they know nothing about it...
That's not the point.
Furry is fashion this year whether we admit it or not.
I've seen adorable little fox tails of several people. I really don't care, but seriously guys...
They were doing it wrong. :/
I would not take it to heart so much, just like you said, its just "fashion" the mere uttering of that word is like ending a serious debate/ speech with "just kidding everyone!" just kinda invalidates the point of any frustrations because you have already established that the people into it are only into it cause its whats currently in, and next season they might just be wearing toiler paper rolls on their heads or going all Star-Wars by walking around with mini belt clip light-sabres dawning large hoodies in black, brown and beige. Spencers Gifts currently sells a LOT of cutesy animal things as others have mentioned in the past, I think its just another wave of the Psuedo-individualist-hipster-nerd-look-at-me-I-am-being-so-unique crowd.
In other words, the worlds biggest flakes and most plastic people. They never stay attached to a trend and I highly doubt furry is that popular of a thing that its gonna stick, IMO its just the "cutsey" animal thing, its not that furry in nature. Much like the people who go "look how new-age I am, I went and got a set of terot cards and a crystal ball :D" are not really even that spiritual in nature.
Aye, you should've checked out the student union building in UBC from time to time during the school year. They sell furry hats to furry leggings. It's been a fad for quite a while. 8)
so, whatever:
More on surgical tail enhancements pls :)
: Crassadon July 29, 2012, 08:38:01 -06:00
so, whatever:
More on surgical tail enhancements pls :)
We most certainly do not live in a tail friendly world. Getting a tail grafted onto you would just be a never ending series of getting it caught in doors and people eventually yanking it out of your body.
: ravewoif July 29, 2012, 10:41:59 -06:00
We most certainly do not live in a tail friendly world. Getting a tail grafted onto you would just be a never ending series of getting it caught in doors and people eventually yanking it out of your body.
You learn pretty quickly how to keep your tail from getting caught. It has been said the human body can adapt pretty quickly to changes. You would probably create yourself some habits to help protect it. Years ago, I borrowed a tail for the weekend, wore it non-stop. The feeling of having it never really went away.
I'm with Crassadon
I WANT TAIL ENHANCEMENTS PLZ ^^
: Cowoti July 30, 2012, 12:36:55 -06:00
I'm with Crassadon
I WANT TAIL ENHANCEMENTS PLZ ^^
Yeeeaaaaahhhhhh!!!!! :D I want it so badly; I would totally pay whatever for it if I could..
Since I have had a bit more time now, I read the article.
Hm...it just so happens that I'm dropping by Tokyo for a little while this summer...I'll do well to check out the Shibuya district or something.
I REALLY hope it doesn't become a (sorry for the hipsterism) "mainstream" thing, generally when something becomes popular it gets ruined
I heard such account about a decade ago of having a tail crafted, it was discussed in a few otherkin communities as well.
What would be bad of having the furry accessories expanding outside of its community? You would get recognition and acknowledgement. Or should we keep this only within our own community?
Though the argument that everything that becomes mainstream gets ruined at one point or the other is a valid argument and fact.
It's of little surprise that such fashion statements get developed in Japan, a country which explores with cute and adorable features.
As much as I am against this becoming a mainstream fashion accessory, it would be better if other wore them to as then wearing tail would be like holding a neon sign saying "I'm a furry" which could have undesirable result namely persecution from people who feel the need to express their opinion in a less than civil manner.
Having something become mainstream doesn't necessarily mean that it is ruined, it just loses it's original purpose of expressing our own style to something that we need to get because everyone has one. While for the average person it might just seen as a fad, to people that know the person it would have a different meaning, but the originality is dead.