Furries Of Anthrocon: Beneath The Fursuit | NBC News

Anthrocon 2014 rolled into Pittsburgh and with it 6,000 Furries. Amna Nawaz dives into what makes these people dress and play in full-body fursuits
» Subscribe to NBC News: nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC
» Watch more NBC video: bit.ly/MoreNBCNews
NBC News is a leading source of global news and information. Here you will find clips from NBC Nightly News, Meet The Press, and our original series Debunker, Flashback, Nerdwatch, and Show Me. Subscribe to our channel for news stories, technology, politics, health, entertainment, science, business, and exclusive NBC investigations.
Connect with NBC News Online!
Visit NBCNews.Com: nbcnews.to/ReadNBC
Find NBC News on Facebook: nbcnews.to/LikeNBC
Follow NBC News on Twitter: nbcnews.to/FollowNBC
Follow NBC News on Google+: nbcnews.to/PlusNBC
Follow NBC News on Instagram: nbcnews.to/InstaNBC
Follow NBC News on Pinterest: nbcnews.to/PinNBC
Furries Of Anthrocon: Beneath The Fursuit | NBC News

[@lionthesavage215]

"How is the penguin in the full suit moving faster than us, btw?" omg how is nobody mentioning this

[@UnmarkedPrescriptionBottle]

The mama penguin from Mario bros.

[@Kavukamari]

it's similar to when rock lee has the weights on, they're just used to it

[@Therizzmeister]

Oh my God I saw this comment right when the part came on

[@goobyeah]

Timestamp: 5:37

[@southernpennsyrailfan8579]

woooosh

[@solastas1538]

I do not consider myself a furry but this video really just show you more behind the scenes of the life of a furry. 99% of them are normal people who simply have a large hobby that they enjoy.

[@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888]

Jade Dragon When I was little, I would pretend that I was a half-dog... Is that bad?

[@solastas1538]

Naaaa

[@inexplicable6739]

Thank ya dude

[@vanilluvcoffee]

Thank you, I really wish more people saw it this way, because that’s really how it is.

[@henrywashere8896]

But what about the 1%?

[@fairycitrine223]

No body is talking about how respectful the reporter she obviously thought it was weird but she didn’t be rude to everyone about it like other reporters are

[@user-bh4em8hv4i]

Like no way I'm having a lid for them to dress up as an animal

[@AflacMan13]

ONE NOTE: ALL the "real fur" you see at conventions... is what is known as "reclaimed" fur. It comes from places that reclaim fur from various resources where the animal has already died anyway, so instead of wasting the fur, the hide and fur is reclaimed and sold. These animals are ALWAYS certified as coming from cruelty free resources, and MOST of the proceeds that are gathered by the various Furry Conventions go to some kind of charity, usually an animal related charity, like the local animal shelters and adoption agencies. :-) Furry Conventions are ALSO great for many towns and cities that host them, as they bring in revenue to the city. Pittsburgh for example is one that LIKES Anthrocon because of the MASSIVE influx of revenue they gain from it for Pittsburgh. Atlanta has 2 conventions of note, one is a furry convention (Furry Weekend Atlanta - FWA) the other a "nerd" convention (DragonCon - DCon), and both of these conventions net the city of Atlanta HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of dollars in revenue and tourism attraction every year. :-)

[@CoryMck]

By guaranteeing a resell market for fur, this does in-fact enable future fur sales. But don't let me stop you.

[@Alien_scum]

Your comment needs to be pined

[@Swampert384]

Very true. What this special failed to mention is that the people who attend furry conventions aren’t just coming from one country. They’re arriving from all over the world. When I went to AC (Anthrocon for those curious) I met people from both Germany and Japan. I’ve met people at cons who came from various parts of Europe, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South America and even South Africa. Not many other conventions can make the same claim about their attendance, and that just adds to the tourism revenue for the cities.

[@youcanreallydance1115]

50% of the furrys had social anxiety without the suits on.

[@clydecrocodile101]

I'm actually getting better with my anxiety while being a furry

[@UnmarkedPrescriptionBottle]

Yeah I'm really shy and I happen to be a furry. I've gotten better talking to people which is good. I've been shy for most of my life while I've been a furry only for a year.

[@clydecrocodile101]

@@UnmarkedPrescriptionBottle I'm glad ur getting better

[@LR_Bushido]

Got to have it respect for the furry community at least they're willing to get out and socialize. Well the norm are starting to be stuck on their phone

[@spotch5123]

I'm antisocial without my suit I don't have a head but simply putting my paws on makes me feel happy:)

[@blankchase6361]

“Would you like a hug sir” that voice made my day it was so innocent and I loved it

[@IronMoth.]

Would u like a huggy wuggy

[@thatgaybreadstick1304]

@@IronMoth. No.

[@idrk671]

@@IronMoth. saying it like that is a no from me

[@stevethea5250]

@@thatgaybreadstick1304 people just do this for confidence and anonymity

[@IronMoth.]

○w○ UwU ●w●

[@karlsinger4760]

Yes, the NSFW side exists. Just don‘t judge the people who do stuff like that because of your inability to avoid it. Whose fault is it when you search for that stuff specifically? I myself don‘t like every artwork I see, but if I don‘t like it I just go away like grown up people do. And btw most furries don‘t even watch yiff, so don‘t hate on them

[@miloselfesteem2326]

Karen: who wants to put on a costume and act like a clown? Also Karen: *goes home to watch the Masked Dancer*

[@dragopistachio]

Fr tho

[@bloodnivel70]

that's a clever comparison, spot on.

[@vanilluvcoffee]

This is literally comic con but where people make their own characters. How can anyone hate that?

[@redskullztv1276]

THANK YOU

[@applejayz1987]

Everyone just focuses on the adult side. It exists, but it exists in every fandom. I for one am asexual (no sexual attraction) and im still here. All this is is harmless art, fun, and self expression. I'm glad that we have supporters and that some actually do research before accusing someone

[@snxppy2057]

Weird

[@devanims4964]

i don’t know, maybe because opinions exist? we don’t have to like furries, i personally don’t hate them or like them.

[@vanilluvcoffee]

I’m not saying you have to like them. I’m just saying it’s surprising furries get more hate than cosplayers even though they’re extremely similar.

[@Vikushu]

Why is it other news stations fail so badly and this one manages to do it right the first time?

[@kyotokei6878]

IKR?

[@kronks4]

+Kyotokei Agreed! I soooooo want to go and i soooo need a suit.

[@kyotokei6878]

+Pandemic4444 I'm making one lol.

[@kyotokei6878]

+Pandemic4444 On my channel I have videos

[@somedumbass4197]

+Vikushu I know, right? This was the first tv news network that actually put us furries in more of good light instead of hating on the whole fandom.

[@arvurebantra7639]

I am a furry and early on, a fursuiter told me this: As a regular person, if you were to dance around singing a silly song, and do funny things, people would look at you like you're crazy. But if you dress up as a cartoon cat, people will laugh, people will chuckle and be happy. And that makes me happy. That's stuck with me.

[@Youtubeboi12]

You need to stop being a fursuiter cuz trust me it's not a life you should live

[@arvurebantra7639]

@@KZbinboi12 It's not a life at all, it's a hobby.

[@Youtubeboi12]

Says every furry but that means your not completely lost it's not too late I was also a furry then one day while ziplining in my favorite ziplining park the buckle used to connect me to the rope BROKE as that was happening i saw heaven and saw Jesus and mahomoud the Islam prophet I changed my ways and became a devoted member of the church

[@aap9490]

That's all good but please don't hurt real animals just so that you can be a furry by using their skin! that's actually animal cruelty. The wolf or other animal skin that people use for these kinds of conventions are nowhere does not give a pure and childlike innocence.

[@Youtubeboi12]

@@aap9490 animal cruelty is a horrible offense but I see these animals as a gift from god to eat, and care for

[@SaveTheSunBear]

I'm glad that a public broadcasting network actually talked about it instead of making fun of it. Thank you.

[@Alu_kardd]

1:18 Telephone? I’m guessing she doesn’t know how influential they are

[@JT5555]

I Don't,And I'm A Furry.

[@Alu_kardd]

O_o

[@JT5555]

@@Alu_kardd Tis True. To Me,He's Just A Random Nobody.XD

[@BoomboxHusky]

Yo, imagine if they met Majira but didn’t put it in this video

[@sanedoctor]

Love ur pfp homie

[@belle369]

I’m not a furry, but they aren’t hurting anyone, so I don’t mind them.

[@TheGlowingBeansGuy]

You definetley got inteligence about us, but dont expect yourself to start liking a lot of furry characters in a few months and not be one

[@prancer71]

Unless you hit on someone's furry. Then you'll be in a world of bite

[@Carlos-qj1ls]

Its a slippery slope

[@R4T4T4T]

Let’s just pretend rainfurrest never happened...

[@logsauce5315]

I put a bullet to ones head.

[@marcmottonen8992]

please give her a raise she deserves it

[@RinakuXx]

You can tell she made an attempt to understand and break down the fandom for others outside the fandom to understand an i applaud her for that.

[@maddisondog01]

How does telephone manage to find ALL the cameras

[@toxicthecat199]

Right?

[@uuooctium1182]

First telephone goes to engineering experts, gets a custom camera tracking device, and uses quantum physics on the human scale to teleport between different cameras. Telephone obtains this equipment that uses quantum physics not from humans, but beings from er.... Kepler-69 C. Yeah totally that place totally has life(it actually can sustain life lol) and these being are called Telephonians . (Totally) and they have trade routes throughout the Milky Way and they span all the way to the galaxy Andromeda too which is where they learned how to use quantum physics on a large scale like humans. Badaboom mystery solved!

[@teeganblu]

the camera finds her

[@heyitsritzy7629]

Ikr

[@SweetheartAJ-ho5me]

+GammaRay326 Intresting :0

[@reml4756]

I love the professionalism with this reporter, they actually did their research and she seemed genuinely interested, and even tried it out herself. Good job

[@expiredmilk22]

She's a good reporter

[@MarcusHernandez-hf2yd]

WE LOST A GOOD SOLDIER TODAY BOYS

[@hello4fghr]

@@MarcusHernandez-hf2yd cry

[@amerisartanimation]

There’s a “bad side” to every fandom or group. Take Christians, some are horrible people and go against their own laws, but most are kind and loving. Same with furries. There are the few messed up ones, but most of us just want to make people smile. Also you’re welcome to argue with me in the reply section if you’ve got nothing better to do with your time cause I’ll argue right back. :D

[@TVTIME-be8ze]

I think there are some Christians that think that they are better than everyone else and like to condemn people or something

[@bingobunny7862]

3 years ago I commented on this video, a scared 13 year old wanting advice on how to start drawing anthros and not get bullied or harassed. I'm 16 now and heres what I've learned. Whoever thinks drawing a dog on two legs is a crime, probably needs to get there brain checked. If you arent harming anyone, and you arent promoting things that are obviously illegal/unethical. Then dont let people with nothing better to do, bring you down. You are your own person built of flesh, skin, muscle and blood all unique. It doesnt matter what the other person says, it's what you want to do in the limited time you have on earth.

[@quimgarcado699]

Funny when people say furries problems started with Tik Tok when I remember of joking with this like 6 years ago when there was no such app..

[@cxttoncandy9832]

It literally started around 2001 - 2003.

[@tatertotz420]

*cough* Music.ly *cough*

[@ultrakillyuri]

tik tok only amplified it.

[@miialona]

@@tatertotz420 DeviantArt

[@yourmother4208]

António de Oliveira Salazar oh, the app existed, it was musical.ly

[@thisseagamer8165]

How did this beef between furries and gamers start?

[@IronycheinPain]

Tik Tok

[@eyy_man1162]

It's more of a joke thing though

[@atherofthevoid]

It started as a joke and still is a joke

[@fbi8067]

Tik tok/musicaly

[@chilledice6301]

They killed Stan Lee

[@TheMatschmen]

im actually gonna cry wtf... that ending. so nice of them to really be open minded about it

[@foxdogwolfbird]

I had a feeling telephone would be in this so I clicked...

[@mr_squad1516]

And he is

[@foxdogwolfbird]

@@mr_squad1516 it's a non gender

[@mr_squad1516]

@@foxdogwolfbird doesn’t matter

[@mr_squad1516]

@@foxdogwolfbird I’m starting to know why your name is toxic

[@foxdogwolfbird]

@@mr_squad1516 no need to be mean

[@kadenlacey3205]

I love how the interviewer is really open minded and generally interested in what furries are all about.

[@skullcandytv8946]

Kaden Lacey Yeah it's because she's libtard

[@KonstellationsTV]

Skullcandy TV Not always. There are actually many republicans as furries

[@fisher3317]

Totsukowa Games I knew Trump’s hair looked like a chick 🐣. #TrumpisaFurryConfirmed

[@byzantinepepe2478]

Trump is a furry himself lol

[@punished7030]

even here I hear about trump...

[@leptailiin]

Me when my friends sleep: * trying to be extra quiet * My friends when i seleep: 2:02

[@KHowardishereandthefunsbegun]

Honest mood. My friends do the exact thing

[@szorstkismuky3887]

Good meme

[@iulia5665]

202 likes

[@henrystickman871]

Finally a non furry joke

[@leafythesylveon8220]

I actually laughed at this and I used to think “how to could u laugh at a comment?”

[@monochrome6333]

Its wholesome comic con, that's it

[@thearbitorlife1696]

The one news report that doesn’t give furries a bad light, and instead digs Deeper to what they really are.

[@Zer-tv7nq]

Cringey but I really do not care about furries. They can be what they want as long as they don’t bother me.

[@tantotopps]

@Edan Lazarus Well, I agree with you then. It's honestly annoying how people make fun of these poor people just because of a hobby.

[@glitchym751]

ShortWhiteNinja *when they started to dance I wanted to laugh and load the gun*

[@assaltshaker6746]

I'm a teenager, and I agree.

[@itsvalden]

ShortWhiteNinja thank you for supporting us.

[@glitchym751]

Matt OWO *You can’t bother me because your not savage your just average and if your going to roast me I think all of it will go hitting on you*

[@sodiepop101]

I'm glad that they did the research and treated them like a person not a crazy lunitic

[@TheSoup222222]

@@hekskdjdnans2439 any party animal is crazy ;)

[@TheSoup222222]

@@hekskdjdnans2439 let people enjoy themselves :(

[@oakleytheaf6792]

@@hekskdjdnans2439 everyone isn't going to be like you. Get out of that childish mentality thinking everyone is like you.

[@TheSoup222222]

@@hekskdjdnans2439 you think that, they don't think that. stop trying to make people think like you. they are not "mentally ill". be empathetic, not rude

[@Leotastick]

1) keep ur nasty stuff to urself 2) let people enjoy their furry hobbies Whether or not their "mentally ill" 3)Ur saying gross problaby cos u focus on "that" side of the furry fandom. That is not the representation of the fandom 4) do some research. Furries are nice they give out hugs and make children happy with their happy faces or scare people with their lifely scary faces :3 5) The furry fandom is actually healthy for u. It boosts social skills and confidence.

[@awesomelink2347]

As a furry I gotta say this is well-explained. There's so much misunderstanding and I'm glad this video clears it up.

[@TheOneAndOnlyCode]

oh my gosh a POSITIVE NEWS VIDEO ABOUT FURRIES?? AND they got the facts right. Honestly, it's sad that this is a surprise. Actually tho, tysm to whoever created this and actually bothered to check the facts (looking at you, Nat Geo)

[@fanglefoxxo4751]

"Oh oh these are REAL real tails...ohhhhk" Best. reaction. ever.

[@totallylost3178]

Vixy Skunk but you have a furry pfp? And what’s the point on clicking on this video if you hate them?

[@fanglefoxxo4751]

@Vixy Skunk k

[@bojangles8976]

@Vixy Skunk meals are on us

[@fanglefoxxo4751]

@@bojangles8976 woe-

[@koidrawz201]

@@addison4674 good on you bro follow where your heart leads

[@sabremcp5544]

To the Furries, I don't mind what you guys do, it's your choice on what you want to do. I apologize people hate you, this is America you have a choice on what you want to do. If you think it's okay, go ahead.

[@MysticSkullivine]

***** Your attitude is fucking disgusting :P

[@MysticSkullivine]

Yep, I'm fully blind.

[@Fonxy]

***** Please tell me aswell how I disgust you.

[@swiftstar19284]

Strong words dude :) but it really isn't your that people hate the fandom, its just haters hating on something they dislike and see as weird.

[@brieller4241]

[@DRYWALLCONSUMER]

Me when i saw Telephone: *H Y P E*

[@Emillie-xq7oz]

tbh i’m impressed of them being confident to go out there and do this- i have cosplayed once but i was legit hiding from the crowd for the whole time

[@fliskets5066]

1st time I saw something positive on a news station about the fandom

[@rambojr6429]

+Mitchell Prosser I'm fairly new to it but still know quite a fair amount of it. Just know that it's all about being original or yourself and that your not hiding, your being yourself in another body

[@fliskets5066]

*****​, one thing I have learned in the furry fandom is that most Furries are really helpful and understanding. Being a furry is all about self expression.

[@briskthehusky9545]

+Mitchell Prosser If you need anything contact me on Hangouts or Twitter at BrisktheWolf13... I've been in the furry fandom for about a year now...

[@VintScratchX]

yea

[@dreamcairn]

+Flisket Fluffybiscuits Agreed, every single time I hear something about the furries, All I hear about is the CSI episode.. XD

[@Wulfahlicious]

1:18 *TELEPHONE SPOTTED*

[@studiomania9115]

Afurmitive

[@studiomania9115]

@HENTAI KING Why do you ask?

[@studiomania9115]

@HENTAI KING The answer's no.

[@studiomania9115]

@HENTAI KING No need to be, I don't mind answering

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

TELEPHONE!

[@glacialpuppy]

huge kudos on the professionalism shown by the reporter. it gladdens my heart everytime i see the fandom represented in such a non-biased and good spirited way.

[@AugustoV8Cesar]

In the Nowadays, A Hunter must be sure that he is aiming at an Animal, Not at a Furry...

[@dontcheckinsideyourcloset]

@Augusto César lel that's kinda easy, real animals aren't neon blue

[@zerokitty1019]

"full furr suiters spend several thousands on a costume they might only wear a hand full of times each year" but its ok to buy a wedding dress/prom dress for $$$$$ to wear once?? ah yes logic

[@yoyleb1711]

hah my reaction exactly.

[@firstcaptaingabrielsantar5235]

So.... Are you gonna buy a wedding dress then? Hmmm

[@myles432]

What do you mean. People where prom dresses and wedding dresses whenever they want.

[@myles432]

Dreaming Lynx yeah, why wouldn’t you. You spent thousand of dollars on it.

[@myles432]

Dreaming Lynx white is not the color of death. It’s the opposite.

[@meadow6760]

One thing I've noticed is that furries are the some of kindest people I've ever met. People make fun of them, but that only seems to make them stronger, somewhat empowering actually. Numerous friends of mine have actually admitted to being a furry, and it makes perfect sense to me. I guess I've been adopted into the Fandom you could say, but I'm fine with that. Yeah, we're all weird, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I just wish that there wasn't so much hostility on the outside of the fandom. I've seen people hurt because of this, and I'll never forget that. I don't see people being beat for liking video games or anything else of the sort, but I have seen people beat because they are a "furfag". I'm not asking for people to understand, I just don't like seeing others hurt mentally or physically.

[@rambojr6429]

+Randomgamee why would you want to be normal, the definition of normal is predictable, generic, expected and in basic terms, boring. I myself couldn't stand a life like that

[@goldthemonshillo1551]

Please subscribe and check out my videos :)

[@goldthemonshillo1551]

+Randomgamee because I can

[@RangoDangoInc]

awwwww thanks us furries appriciate what u have said my friend *hugs* : 3

[@Azariachan]

+Blue Blooded Fiend Not sure how much time you spend on the internet, but furries are some of the biggest drama queens I've ever met, and since internet is anonymous, they're among the nastiest people I've ever met. Obviously I enjoy anthro art myself, but I'd never associate myself with the furry fandom because of the nasty reputation and because of people like Alan Panda, Chewfox or Alix Henriol that happen to be a part of it.

[@JD-mc9tj]

Boi I’m buying a fursuit

[@seadragon4215]

Your bank account disliked that

[@stutterpunk9573]

I'm like on the verge of tears, real people spreading love

[@sergeantfloofers4497]

We are a very loving community and we are always there for each other

[@Oddity2994]

Otter : * exists * News lady: "what animal is that?" Edit: guys... I know she probably wasn't talking about the otter I'm just having fun.

[@Blablablablabla392]

Floofy Chill I think she was referring to the blue wolf

[@Oddity2994]

@@Blablablablabla392 I think so too it just looked like she was talking about the otter

[@Gabriel-he6ih]

Otter: **am I a joke to you?**

[@quetzii7870]

I think she was talking about the droat

[@Oddity2994]

@@quetzii7870 yeah I think so to it just looks like shes talking about the otter

[@Nobody-ie6pn]

-Costplayers (it's cosplay sorry) -Furries -Epic gamers -Memers These four nations were at peace.. but a war raged between the Furries and Epic gamers..

[@mishifishy]

man we tried to keep peace, but the gamers started it

[@roguelancer8998]

The memers are really just here to watch the world burn.

[@bearnaib]

then *costplayers* be stepping on graves and be sexual to minor *COUGH COUGH* snow queen *COUGH COUGH*

[@viktoriaa8669]

*costplayers*

[@thisissofunny12345]

@MKLORD no, gamers, u idiot.U said that cuz u are a gamer, atleast dont be stupid if you want to be smarter than furries

[@andew3675]

POV: Youre looking for furry haters to roast. Not far from me in "newest" are some REALLY toxic comments. Prepare yourself

[@dragopistachio]

Yea.... I forgot how edgy these comments were

[@ParkadeParade]

same haha

[@Hamzaorabi91]

Remember, No Russian.

[@lame2980]

I’m not a furry whatsoever but this was actually pretty cool. If they want to dress up as animals and dance around and be happy, then good on them, they’re living life to the fullest.

[@bonniebunbuns630]

I honestly have full respect for you thank you I appreciate this

[@artisticomens]

You’re a cool human. Thank you for existing :)

[@wraithcall6057]

Thanks for being so respectful about it!

[@amphiphone]

Same, I'm not a furry too but watching this makes me happy because they could express their inner self and bring their characters to live. That is nice.

[@jaxvulpe6229]

@@mebanaanyes Yeah, no.

[@invictustheshark8547]

The comment section, is somewhat comfortable to read.

[@ragellejean]

You should’ve read it 9 or so months ago. It was an amazing sight of “kids” around my age screaming their opinions.

[@oreocreme450]

That is, if you don't look at the newest comments...

[@wingedlight899uwu6]

Im surprised they acctuley looked into it And they even knew for once that its not just a sexual thing like most do

[@stormmvv.5250]

My motto is always do not judge people with they aren't hurting anything or anyone psychically or emotionally or aren't breaking any laws. I understand there are some cringey and sexual furries, but I can promise you, most furries do not accept them in the fandom. There really is no reason to judge furries. And I don't know a lot about news and news reputation, but NBC News just gained a bit of my respect because of their furry support. Just let kids express themselves!

[@blueliz2421]

I love how at con's you won't be judged on who u are and its basically all peace like no war has happened

[@blueliz2421]

***** ikr

[@watermelonkings7816]

I love your username :D

[@blueliz2421]

Thz

[@dr.dragon3053]

and the reporters were so unprofessional laughing at it not seeming to care that 19 people were sent to the hospital and not seeming to care that they were coughing up blood

[@gradedastroid7312]

Are furrys gay I'm very confused lol

[@MarzzRover]

This is the definition of being a furry that I categorize myself with. I’m not a creep, just someone who admires the art and wants to play along.

[@ily4459]

Copper Vale THANK 👏 YOU 👏

[@Balls298]

Same

[@thesnuggler9606]

I thought this was a nice video. They're not hurting anyone and seems like a really creative endeavor. The video seemed pretty wholesome, tbh.

[@MAR_abisal]

"Play along" You know, those games

[@MarzzRover]

CKQsquid; ZSCwoomy not on my Christian Minecraft server.

[@savileroof464]

This. This is the video that made me a furry.

[@proto-guest4511]

I can tell.

[@Astro_Tay]

“I feel underdressed” lol

[@EliosMoonElios]

I remember when cos-players was labeled as losers, now cosplay is a respectable industry.

[@leptailiin]

There are a lot of people who hate on cosplayers tbh

[@bonniebunbuns630]

Pancake TV that's true but not as much hate that furries get and honestly furry shouldn't get that much hate because neither one of them are doing anything wrong

[@leptailiin]

@@bonniebunbuns630 true dat

[@antonetm5073]

What u mean bro furries are wack af

[@NiNjaAttack35266]

It became a respectable industry after make up artists and fashion designers hyped it up

[@gyyjhgdssaqrghjkhdjnsd6069]

So so SOOO glad they did there research and didn’t just call them freaks and be done with it, I rlly respect how much They respected the fandom

[@lowkeydiegoduran4724]

yea

[@ryanb9038]

:)

[@hitekkaifighter1825]

@@spellowdino8855 I will say, people need to stop hating on the yiff artists too. No matter how freaky the stuff they draw is as long as they’re not harming anyone/ anything irl attacking them doesn’t accomplish anything.

[@antifurry2345]

If I were that ugly I’d cover up myself with fur

[@hitekkaifighter1825]

@@antifurry2345 I wouldn’t make fun of people’s appearances while hiding behind a thumbnail I made in Microsoft paint.

[@LittleTimmysAviation]

"No Russian" is a mission in the 2009 video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and its remastered version, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered. In the level, the player participates in a mass shooting at a Russian airport, although the player is not forced or told by the game itself to shoot any civilians and may skip the level altogether without penalty. "No Russian" is noticeably more graphic than any other level in the game. The plot of "No Russian" revolves around Army Ranger PFC. Joseph Allen, working as an undercover CIA asset, who attempts to gain the trust of a Russian terrorist named Vladimir Makarov. Game designer Mohammad Alavi was heavily involved in the level's development. Alavi wanted the level to serve as a catalyst for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's plot, and create an emotional connection between the player and Makarov. Much of the level's development was spent designing the massacre portion, which Alavi did not want to feel too contrived or traumatic. Members of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's development team were polarized in their opinions of the level, and several game testers expressed disapproval, including one game tester who refused to play the level at all. "No Russian" sparked significant controversy for letting players directly participate in a terrorist mass killing, and it became a popular subject in both gaming publications and major news publications. Journalists described the level's plot as illogical and derided the ability to skip the level. Due to the level's graphic content, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was subject to censorship in international versions of the game, including its entire removal from Russian versions. Journalists have since discussed the importance of "No Russian" to the video game industry. Level content[edit] See also: Gameplay of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Before the single-player mode begins, a warning message notifies the player of the option to skip the level should they find its content "disturbing or offensive"; if the player chooses to bypass the level, they do not miss any achievements and their progress in the game is not penalized.[1] "No Russian" is the fourth level in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's single-player campaign.[2] In the level, the player controls Joseph Allen, an undercover CIA operative tasked with infiltrating and gaining the trust of a Russian ultranationalist terrorist organization led by Vladimir Makarov.[3] To accomplish this goal, he must participate in a mass shooting at Zakhaev International Airport in Moscow.[4] "No Russian" begins with the player in an elevator with Makarov and three other gunmen. Makarov tells the group "Remember, no Russian" - an instruction to only speak English in order to frame the attack as being committed by Americans; the group also uses American weaponry.[5] After exiting the elevator, Makarov and the other gunmen proceed to shoot at a large group of civilians at an airport security checkpoint.[3] The player then accompanies the gunmen as they walk through the airport killing any remaining civilians.[3] "No Russian" is noticeably more graphic than any other level in the game-civilians' screams can be heard throughout and the crawling injured leave blood trails.[6][7] The player is not forced to shoot any civilians, however, and may instead walk through the airport as the massacre unfolds.[1] The game does not explicitly encourage the player to shoot civilians, and the gunmen do not react if the player does not shoot.[8] The player can shoot the gunmen, but they will retaliate, causing the player to fail the mission.[8] Once the player exits the airport, they enter a firefight with FSB agents, some of whom have riot shields.[2] The agents must be killed in order to complete the level.[9]

[@cooperdn24]

Thank you NBC news for not spreading rumors of us

[@Michael-lk5yo]

3:43 “everyone’s inner child comes out” as a lion with a cape walks past

[@Nikowo1610]

And a Minecraft sword omg

[@finn4083]

Lmao that sword tho

[@zippyoldschool4557]

Well I mean it is a purple wolf talking to the camera

[@mickyv.2194]

That lion costume is amazing. I love lions so much. My user used to be King Lionstar.

[@Husky_y]

Oh no I know who that guy is well not that guy but he is dressed like a Minecraft KZbinr I think. I'm pretty sure he's still a KZbinr. It's been way too long I don't know. I'm 100% sure.

[@rosalina5083]

I really don’t mind furries cuz they aren’t hurting anyone but look Robbie the dinosaur is gonna need to stay away from me that suit is just creepin me out

[@zedium3280]

yea

[@LukeLeonettiYouTube]

Luigi I’m surprised people remember that show in the first place

[@Pegazur]

*Remember "no russian"*

[@SargeEpicFr]

Long live the furry fandom!

[@FENTANYLMUNCHER]

f no

[@SargeEpicFr]

@@FENTANYLMUNCHER what

[@wheatsock]

@@FENTANYLMUNCHER sans profile picture

[@kloncey]

I’ve never seen such a positive comment section about furries ahahhaa.

[@crystalvitagliano6381]

Warriors'nAll same

[@numerals2031]

I've never seen such a positive news story about furries

[@crystalvitagliano6381]

RomanM210 watch furries in the media. There is some really good

[@somerandomdumbass7433]

Mine will not be positive.

[@snowflake-qo6fc]

Me neither

[@organicfunkk]

this made me cry. i know this comment will just end up in the void, but i've never come to terms with my interest in this fandom. i've been telling myself i have nothing to do with them, and seeing someone from outside the fandom going in so positively and with an open mind made me realize that it's what makes me happy... sometimes. i'm still not a furry but i really enjoy drawing anthro characters, and this made me feel safe with that.

[@namelol.mp4561]

Guess I'm in the void then Glad a found this comment

[@EDAN-VIRO]

@@namelol.mp4561 Same

[@desmondfurrygaming6479]

You can still take interests and draw anthro characters without being a furry But if you ever decide you want to be, the community is here with open arms!

[@organicfunkk]

@@desmondfurrygaming6479 that comment was over a year ago. while it’s not one of my main interests or hyperfixations at the moment, i can casually consider myself a furry nowadays i think :D

[@YellowStarLine]

Go follow them hobbies of yours!

[@ilyakovtaniuk2006]

Honestly, not all furries have fursuits, ‘cause it’s quite expensive and complicated to make

[@MosnterEnergyDrinker]

1:23 that’s the guy in that meme where the kids pets the furry and everyone thinks it’s a dog lol

[@hyacinth1729]

Finally a news channel who DO THEIR RESEARCH!

[@compositebook7874]

Koan Aito on stuff that aren’t important

[@UnmarkedPrescriptionBottle]

@@compositebook7874 Without this video some people wouldn't have become furries meaning they would've missed out on the amazing fandom.

[@sparked6098]

That’s rare

[@anthonyr4705]

1:16 a rare sighting of telephone in its natural habitat you were very lucky to spot her lmao

[@m0ssteeth639]

TELEPHONE! I GIGGLED SO HARD WHEN I SAW HER!

[@imimposter2599]

Where?

[@foxers_art4127]

Ikr when I saw her I was so amazed and happy!! I wish I was that reporter lol

[@cccaaawww8685]

Finally some good f**cking news

[@Sonarah]

It's been 8 years and I still watch this video a LOT. I really appreciate the reporter in this, there was no judgement or malice in her voice. She actually seemed to have fun! Good job to her and I truly hope she's living her best life

[@sandypickleuwu]

I'm not a furry, but I think it's super neat that all these strangers can act like best friends around each other without fear of judgement. I mean, I wouldn't go on my own, but if a friend invited me I wouldn't turn it down. It seems like an awesome community that just likes to have fun and be comfortable

[@pinkvulture6607]

It's so cool to see someone reacting to this in a positive way without being a furry, since 90% out of comments from non-furries is just hate. ^^

[@sphinx8377]

Same as me, I'm not a furry also but I'm thinking about becoming one lolz

[@crashd.3103]

well look what happened to me!!!!! (now you)

[@ianfink4311]

+sandypickle deserves a reward for being an open-minded not-xenophobic person

[@mexx__9494]

+Furry Gamer i see you made your choice congrats

[@Wow-zf6fh]

I think I understand why people enjoy this stuff now. Wearing a suit must allow them to act different because people won't be able to see who they really are. It's like texting, you'd act and say things you wouldn't say in person. And for antisocial people, it brings out a brighter side of them.

[@melodyperidot9158]

That's the reason for a lot of people :) others do it even if they are naturally extroverted becausenits fun lol XD

[@lunawolfheart336]

yeah it can help people become more confident

[@theghost9038]

not really, its more like being our true selves. on the outside you guys see a normal human. but when we put on the fursuit we're letting people see how we see ourselves

[@theghost9038]

well ya kinda XD

[@Himarawri]

Why are you pretending to be kai what

[@minecraftman6837]

0:08 remember, no russian

[@Lyn55554]

Well this is now my favourite news channel

[@user-nr6pz8ye2p]

This guy at my school said he was a furry over Snapchat

[@Thatguy-cs8zh]

Mimix you should’ve shot him

[@maple9502]

ISIS HQ lol

[@kenziegarza1028]

You must now stab him to death or get your minigun

[@thischannelisnevergoingtou9092]

Where does he live

[@therandomizer-oy9nf]

Domiyu Backup no drop an atom bomb on that heretic

[@B_g1117]

Karen: wearing a mask makes me pass out Furries:

[@samanthaknight5248]

its so freaking hot in them, thats the only downfall of fursuits D:

[@nice.summer9489]

@@samanthaknight5248 yeah

[@rawpotatoes3785]

I breath perfectly fine with my furry head

[@arkron9087]

@@rawpotatoes3785 is it possible to learn this power

[@plkachuzzz]

They do have ventilation, but it IS super hot in there. 2 minutes in and I was starting to sweat.

[@WisteriaWinds]

Listen. If you don’t like us because were not “normal” well, listen. There is no such thing a normal person. Everyone has there own unique personality, ideas, and looks. It doesn’t matter what you look like, what you hobbies are, and what you like. Just respect people for who they are :D

[@sir.axolotl2665]

This should be everywhere. ( but there should also be a sperate part where it explains the problems with it )

[@rosella6089]

TO PEOPLE WHO DON'T UNDERSTAND FURRIES (coming from a young fur)- We are just people who are interested in anthropomorphic animals (animals with human characteristics) And we create our own characters and dress up as them to bring them to life

[@UnmarkedPrescriptionBottle]

Well, furries are people who are enthusiasts for anthro animals but yeah some of us suit.

[@Boba-ck6mx]

Fran C. THAT’T EXACTLY HOW I SAY IT!

[@gigachad8737]

Fran C. I’m. A young furry

[@mosswillow4419]

Literally. It's the same as cosplay.

[@ema5793]

Literally anyone would know this but alright

[@AFUVFX]

This is the first time the news has portrayed or community in a good way.

[@kotalynn6889]

"or community"

[@Guy-lk3rw]

Hopefully it's the last because you losers are pure toxic and cancer! I'm pretty sure that you would feel happy if the mainstream media talk positive about pedophiles a d child molesters

[@yourlocalsubway4263]

@@Guy-lk3rw um no... we wouldn't be happy about that. Also the haters are waaaaaay more toxic, like you don't have to comment anything but you decied to hate anyways even tho I doubt they have done anything to you.

[@electrofan1796]

I would say more like a neutral standpoint...

[@attridemi9679]

I keep finding myself watching this video because it makes me so happy and it never fails to make me tear up a bit. Seeing this kind of coverage is like a breath of the freshest air, and it makes me feel proud at times that I am a furry. Thank you, NBC. :)

[@huskyloverlilac]

Honestly. Thank you for actually doing research and being kind and nonjudgmental. We appreciate the genuine coverage.

[@henryj3294]

Finally, a video about furries that isn't insulting!

[@bloodfloodmc2650]

I know mate, it surprised the hell out of me too.

[@henryj3294]

+monkeyballZ studios thank you for the kind words. Could you demonstrate how to burn in hell for me? I'm a visual learner.

[@zuri1176]

+LizzShana lol I didn't erased my comments I just changed my name

[@Zombieirl]

+Rogue Dragon man I've tried so hard to ignore,but when it comes to furry fandoms,I can't just stay quiet watching jerks discriminating my community...

[@Zombieirl]

+joey's grandmother fool..I know u wouldn't like it if u were in a community u really love and random kids start calling u r community sickness...also why the hell are u making fun of diseases like that..I guess I can expect u calling our community the zika virus..smh...for that,u might just get one of these diseases...that wouldn't fell like being a furry,off it will just feel like burning in hell..;) plus u don't know the top things about being a furry

[@Darbydootx]

I loved this documentary. It doesn't make furries look like a weird fetish culture. They're just people who love anthropomorphic animals, and there's nothing wrong wth that.

[@sphinx8377]

Same with me

[@renardsoro3829]

+redfoxbennaton normal is boring.

[@David28311]

+Renard Soro it's weird not normal who tf wears a animal costume

[@renardsoro3829]

David C. Was I saying that it was normal? No I was not. But the fandom is a good kind of weird. The fandom is full of awesome people that you could meet, and end up being very good friends with. To give you an idea, I'm getting married in a few weeks, and most of my groomsmen (who pretty much tend to be your best friends in your life) are furries. The fandom has caused me to meet so many amazing people, and that is definitely not a normal thing that happens in fandoms.

[@kaiaisapotato7440]

Ikr!

[@str7hfe]

"remember, no russian"

[@afrc0coa824]

best portrayal of furries in the media by far. good on you nbc.

[@basil_mr_salty8664]

Okay this is super cringey but I don’t really care, let them live their life it doesn’t affect me.

[@bl1tt]

Fedora Explorer can you just please shut up.. furries are at least more creative than people like you..

[@ragellejean]

Having a neutral comment is a bit rare on “debatable” topics.

[@Area-dz2xo]

Basil_Mr_Salty your just saying that because your secretly a furry but your secret will always stay in the youtube comment set ion

[@flamethrower1368]

FINALLY SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN

[@TheOpossumMaster]

FINALLY, SOMEONE WHO IS REASONABLE! THANK YOU KIND SIR

[@Wingwuff]

I know no one at NBC will ever read this, but here goes nothing. Thank you for finally portraying this weird, caring, cluster of a fandom in an unbiased light with what seems to be at least a semi invested reporter. It's nice to finally see something big show us in a way that's not a reporter running out of the room from embarrassment or telling that they did some nasty, perverted thing in some random place. It's nice to see that you could at least shed a neutral light on us for the world to see us. Thank you -Barrett

[@Sumtinrandom]

I am not a furry and I dont understand it but I agree that's it very nic to see a respectful portrait.

[@megansummer134]

Ryan Hennessey I also agree also I'm a furry ((no hate by anyone please ;-;))

[@Sumtinrandom]

Good for you. I hope you found your crowd.

[@yapgeksiew1925]

Ryan Hennessey pk

[@charmedwharft13]

It’s so comforting to see that she gave it a chance and just simply and respectfully said “nope, this is not for me”. Of course this isn’t gonna appeal to everyone and there’s nothing wrong with that. Just let people enjoy what they enjoy.

[@malinwildin9148]

I think I found a local furry at home depot. She had a mask on that looked like an animal mouth. And I don't mean a basic mouth either. It was pink, very detailed (like in drawings of a fursona) it was pretty low-key but I noticed it instantly. I wonder if she is one or not lol.

[@polishalastor142]

Propably she is

[@chickenmoomoo8385]

I'm not a furry but I don't hate them. It's pretty much just cosplay and there's really nothing wrong with that. People really need to stop freaking out and let them be happy

[@emmajones597]

Chicken Moo Moo 100% agree

[@yamawoods2805]

Agreed.

[@gerragotheallidile]

Well said my friend.

[@loss23]

Agreed lots of animators are furries.

[@gregorygaming8278]

Nope

[@cocochloe07]

Furries are actually some of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet and the fandom gets so much negativity it’s super upsetting especially when they aren’t negatively affecting anyone’s life.

[@totallylost3178]

Avery Wheeler that makes me really happy to hear, that I wish others were like that but I guess not? TwT

[@boazchapman2353]

No it doesn’t get enough negativity. Down with furries

[@Oddity2994]

@@boazchapman2353 who hurt you

[@Big_Ol_Roach]

@@boazchapman2353 They have ruined countless of generations, #YodaWeNeedYou

[@somerandomaccount5533]

@@boazchapman2353 Keep crying little kid. Are you actually that triggered by people who dress up in animal suits? Is it because they actually have a fun life, unlike you?

[@IndyCarFan265]

0:38 LOL I LOVE THIS GUY DRESSING UP AS DOCTOR HOOVES FROM MLP WITH A DERPY PLUSHIE

[@thefallenlettuce2797]

Everyone is asking why people hate us as furries. Well. We fall out of the social normal in our modern technological world and because of that people hate us no matter what. It's sad how we have standers set to where you must hate someone for expressing them selfs differently.

[@iMrWife]

I love this. I'm glad she actually looked into it, asked questions, and tried to see if it was for her, instead of staying on the negative side and thinking that's the only side to furries. This was honestly a really nice video. Props~ :3

[@Nergal-vr4il]

Totally agree with you guys!

[@AetherDreamSeeker]

This is the best news report of furries yet. I've seen other reports which were positive, but they did not do as good of a job as what NBC just did.

[@dianna524]

DatKatTanjy The only reason why they're still going around is because ignorance is still apart of humanity. People who refuse to educate themselves and only spit out insults are the ones that fuel the bad rumors.

[@kalaharbinger5938]

I was very happy to see such a well put together report that didn't soley focus on the sex and the negative. She focused on what being a furry is about, and actually hit it on the head pretty dang well. Was dressing up for her? no. did she judge those who it was for? nope. and that's what makes this beautiful.

[@blazetheruthless5986]

You can be educated about a topic and still insult it. Not that I have anything against furries.

[@cringelordxl5977]

I really like how they say that furries are people with a fan of anthropomorphic animals, instead of saying "they are people that pretend to be animals". This makes my day that even though some people find their fandom to be a bit strange, they still show respect. But seriously guys, whats with all the hate?

[@swagmaster5356]

They're ill.

[@cringelordxl5977]

@@swagmaster5356 ill as in sick, sick as in awesome! (Nailed it!)

[@swagmaster5356]

@@cringelordxl5977 They're considered to have mental illnesses in Germany, which honestly couldn't be wrong.

[@cringelordxl5977]

@@swagmaster5356 haters gonnnna hate. Oh, and also, in germany, a pillow is classified as a "passive" weapon

[@swagmaster5356]

@@cringelordxl5977 Technically it is a weapon, if you were to hold it over someones face you could suffocate them.

[@Ayuda37382]

4:56 WAIT IS THAT THE SPY FROM TEAM FORTRESS 2???? 💀💀💀💀

[@reflect628]

Wait what

[@keck4022]

Oh no!

[@AssfuckingPenis]

Bruh

[@daelgarcia3700]

Remember “No Russian” 🙂