If you're going to fursuit in public, you'd better be ready
to answer some questions and do some 'splainin'.
This lovely young lady typifies the random furry-human interaction.
She came running from 20 feet away, a broad smile on her face.
"Oh my God! You look just like my dog!" (They always say that.)
She gestured for her friends to come over and meet her new canine pal.
Three out of four friends did. One lagged behind. One always lags behind.
Is that one shy or just scared of becoming a furry?
Then they ask these questions:
1) Why are you a big dog? (Don't you want to be a big dog?)
2) Can I touch you? (mmmhmmm)
3) OH MY GOD, your mouth moves? (Yes)
4) How does it move? (A tiny hamster turns a wheel)
5) Can we get a picture with you? (Yes. And it's OK to put it on Facebook)
6) Are you hot in there? (No. Just humid)
7) Where do you see out of? (My tail)
8) Can I pull your tail? (Can I pin you down and fart on you?)
9) How do you go to the bathroom? (Once again, through my tail)
10) Can I hire you for my sister's birthday party? (Not for cash)
11) Who made that? (Beastcub. Yes, Beastcub)
12) How much did it cost? (Don't remember, but it's worth millions to me)
13) Can you drink? (Yes. Corona long necks, please)
14) Are there more of you? (Oh sister, if only you knew)
15) What's your name? (Dogbomb. Look it up)
16) Will you take off your head? (No. Would you take off yours?)
17) What do you look like under there? (A combo of Sting and Rin Tin Tin)
18) Will I see you again? (Yes. I will always do this)
19) Are you selling anything? (No sales. Only free, damp hugs)
20) Do you have dogs at home? (Yes. Packmates are a must)
and
21) Have you seen that CSI episode? (facepalm)
This was my first random public fursuit outing in quite some time.
The people were wonderful.
It still rocks.
to answer some questions and do some 'splainin'.
This lovely young lady typifies the random furry-human interaction.
She came running from 20 feet away, a broad smile on her face.
"Oh my God! You look just like my dog!" (They always say that.)
She gestured for her friends to come over and meet her new canine pal.
Three out of four friends did. One lagged behind. One always lags behind.
Is that one shy or just scared of becoming a furry?
Then they ask these questions:
1) Why are you a big dog? (Don't you want to be a big dog?)
2) Can I touch you? (mmmhmmm)
3) OH MY GOD, your mouth moves? (Yes)
4) How does it move? (A tiny hamster turns a wheel)
5) Can we get a picture with you? (Yes. And it's OK to put it on Facebook)
6) Are you hot in there? (No. Just humid)
7) Where do you see out of? (My tail)
8) Can I pull your tail? (Can I pin you down and fart on you?)
9) How do you go to the bathroom? (Once again, through my tail)
10) Can I hire you for my sister's birthday party? (Not for cash)
11) Who made that? (Beastcub. Yes, Beastcub)
12) How much did it cost? (Don't remember, but it's worth millions to me)
13) Can you drink? (Yes. Corona long necks, please)
14) Are there more of you? (Oh sister, if only you knew)
15) What's your name? (Dogbomb. Look it up)
16) Will you take off your head? (No. Would you take off yours?)
17) What do you look like under there? (A combo of Sting and Rin Tin Tin)
18) Will I see you again? (Yes. I will always do this)
19) Are you selling anything? (No sales. Only free, damp hugs)
20) Do you have dogs at home? (Yes. Packmates are a must)
and
21) Have you seen that CSI episode? (facepalm)
This was my first random public fursuit outing in quite some time.
The people were wonderful.
It still rocks.
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"Oh my God! You look just like my dog!"
I think there's a good reason for that...
As for the one person who stayed back, I think it might be a degree of fear. This is the sort of person (like me, as it happens) who, upon going to Disneyland, gives Mickey and his friends a wide berth.
Never get tired of hearing of your adventures, though.
I think there's a good reason for that...
As for the one person who stayed back, I think it might be a degree of fear. This is the sort of person (like me, as it happens) who, upon going to Disneyland, gives Mickey and his friends a wide berth.
Never get tired of hearing of your adventures, though.
That's because I have time to consider what I'm going to say, and have a good solid topic to discuss. In conversation, even over IM, it's Long-Awkward-Pause-While-I-Think-Of-The-Slightest-Thing-To-Say-Con '10. And no matter how many times they hold LAPWITOTSTTSC, it's never any fun for anyone involved. Even the people who coded the IM program feel uncomfortable and vaguely annoyed.
There are two people in a conversation. Both of them should talk. If one person talks and the other says nothing, then the silent guy is being incredibly, inexcusably rude. I'm certainly capable of providing my half of the conversation, so what excuse could I possibly have for not?
becareful what you wish for!!! =D (wish i saw this one live on tv!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cwhDDKCWrc
---Cheers!
---Cheers!
21) Have you seen that CSI episode?
Your answer should have been, "Yes. Yes I have....*says under breath* and don't ever ask again, kthanxbye."
None the less, I wonder what kind of questions I would get once I get my own head.
By the way, just reading the questions and saying the answers out loud, fits perfectly for you.
Do what you do best Dogbomb, keep on fursuiting. <3
Your answer should have been, "Yes. Yes I have....*says under breath* and don't ever ask again, kthanxbye."
None the less, I wonder what kind of questions I would get once I get my own head.
By the way, just reading the questions and saying the answers out loud, fits perfectly for you.
Do what you do best Dogbomb, keep on fursuiting. <3
Yay, yet another Dogbomb adventure to start the day!!! =XD
Oh man can't wait to go fur suiting once I get one that is and man...Corona, really!?? Come here *hugs* now thats what I'm talking about!!! You and me gotta go drinking one of this days it be so awesome. Is good to know your always spreading the furry love =:3
Oh man can't wait to go fur suiting once I get one that is and man...Corona, really!?? Come here *hugs* now thats what I'm talking about!!! You and me gotta go drinking one of this days it be so awesome. Is good to know your always spreading the furry love =:3
"16) Will you take off your head? (No. Would you take off yours?)"
This has to be my favorite question, for the sheer absurdity of it! Would you ask Batman to take off his mask? Would you ask a mascot at a game to take off his head? You wouldn't tug on Supermans cape. You NEVER spit into the wind! You don't pull the mask off the Lone Ranger. You DON'T mess around with Jim... and you NEVER ask a Furry to remove their head. :>
It's funnier when kids ask it though, cause then you can pretend to pull on THEIR head. :3
When I wear my suit I'm still HOT, I havn't learned to tolerate the heat yet, build up my stamina, but I hope to! I think
teh and I are going to do some suiting together, and I've volunteered him to be my coach. :>
This has to be my favorite question, for the sheer absurdity of it! Would you ask Batman to take off his mask? Would you ask a mascot at a game to take off his head? You wouldn't tug on Supermans cape. You NEVER spit into the wind! You don't pull the mask off the Lone Ranger. You DON'T mess around with Jim... and you NEVER ask a Furry to remove their head. :>
It's funnier when kids ask it though, cause then you can pretend to pull on THEIR head. :3
When I wear my suit I'm still HOT, I havn't learned to tolerate the heat yet, build up my stamina, but I hope to! I think
teh and I are going to do some suiting together, and I've volunteered him to be my coach. :>
Talking in suit is one thing in any place, but taking the head off in public, GURL WTF. Have you seen my Time Warp video on You Tube? I am asked to remove my head near the end and I just shake it... like, really? Seriously? Don't think so. The point is to maintain composure... it's called composure. <_>;;;;;; *whines and covers his eyes with his big paws whenever someone does*
I thought this was going to be a good story until the 21st question came along. In fact, it is a coincidence that 21 is the number of the end date.
But seriously, how are you supposed to handle the "CSI" question/topic and get the end result to be that the asker is not convinced you are like what was in that episode?
I want to know because I'm kind of worried that the "Wipeout" staff have seen it, since they're TV people, and they'll decline my application under the impression that I'm a pervert or something.
But seriously, how are you supposed to handle the "CSI" question/topic and get the end result to be that the asker is not convinced you are like what was in that episode?
I want to know because I'm kind of worried that the "Wipeout" staff have seen it, since they're TV people, and they'll decline my application under the impression that I'm a pervert or something.
Hi Rodg,
I can FULLY relate with you on your questions list. I typically do not get asked about the tail pull... it just happens. **rolls eyes** I like your answer to the tail pull question though. :-P It almost reminds me of Yappy Fox's suggestion of handling a tail-puller by pretending the offender pulled you down, and you sit on him hard. I will have to remember some of your "canned" answers. Of course, Digeri and I have our set. For example, if some on makes the comment "You look hot!" Digeri would fired back saying sincerely "Thank you", as IF the comment was complimenting his good-looks. It's attitude and perspective! Although, I wonder if you saw that line said a few times during our Friday night romp at FWA.
**nods** Yeah, It has been a while since I romped in public, which could be the heat 'n humidity as an excuse. Then again, it was a low-keyed month, but a couple of drawings were completed and AC video worked on. There are several weekends planned in the coming month, so I'll be out there. Call it "feast or famine". :-P
Continued best wishes on your continued romps! **high paws**
Cheers,
---> Corn Husky
I can FULLY relate with you on your questions list. I typically do not get asked about the tail pull... it just happens. **rolls eyes** I like your answer to the tail pull question though. :-P It almost reminds me of Yappy Fox's suggestion of handling a tail-puller by pretending the offender pulled you down, and you sit on him hard. I will have to remember some of your "canned" answers. Of course, Digeri and I have our set. For example, if some on makes the comment "You look hot!" Digeri would fired back saying sincerely "Thank you", as IF the comment was complimenting his good-looks. It's attitude and perspective! Although, I wonder if you saw that line said a few times during our Friday night romp at FWA.
**nods** Yeah, It has been a while since I romped in public, which could be the heat 'n humidity as an excuse. Then again, it was a low-keyed month, but a couple of drawings were completed and AC video worked on. There are several weekends planned in the coming month, so I'll be out there. Call it "feast or famine". :-P
Continued best wishes on your continued romps! **high paws**
Cheers,
---> Corn Husky
Hi Rodg,
I came up with another thought while you were out 'n about. Funny how such "wisdom" can come about when you are in the shower. :-P
Have you ever got the comment, especially from kids declaring "You are not real! You are just a person in costume!" or "Open your mouth" for them to look inside. It is amazing how one can get into a serious debate about what is "real"!? I make the kids work and think! I am not going to let them off the hook.
I agree.. I hope to cross paths with you soon! *hugs**
Cheers,
---> Corn Husky
I came up with another thought while you were out 'n about. Funny how such "wisdom" can come about when you are in the shower. :-P
Have you ever got the comment, especially from kids declaring "You are not real! You are just a person in costume!" or "Open your mouth" for them to look inside. It is amazing how one can get into a serious debate about what is "real"!? I make the kids work and think! I am not going to let them off the hook.
I agree.. I hope to cross paths with you soon! *hugs**
Cheers,
---> Corn Husky
*waggwaggwaggwagg* This list of questions and answers is hilarious! Public suiting is something I am really looking forward to doing. I'll be sure and post lots of pics too! I hope my experiences are as rewarding and exciting as yours! I am worried about the tail pulling though, can't have that! well perhaps a little, as long as it's not too hard >.< hehe
I have noticed similar experiences when I take my puppet along with me to the pub LOL. There is always one person in every group whom refuses to acknowledge the fact there is a fowl mouthed Jack Russell Tarrier attached to my arm when all his/her friends are fascinated by it haha. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Dogbomb! *hugs*
I have noticed similar experiences when I take my puppet along with me to the pub LOL. There is always one person in every group whom refuses to acknowledge the fact there is a fowl mouthed Jack Russell Tarrier attached to my arm when all his/her friends are fascinated by it haha. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Dogbomb! *hugs*
I love reading the story and all the comments! The photo was a very nice capture of a moment in time too. The questionnaire though...have to remind myself to think about the answers =/ like #1. How do I explain a random choice that became a coincidence which leads to further development of my furry persona?
In all honesty, I'm still trying to figure that out for myself.
I suppose it's just fun to be different. Out of the thousands of
people at the event, I was the only giant dog. I really, really
enjoy talking to people, the random interaction and the joy that
the suit brings to kids. I'll admit the attention does get tiring
after a bit, but 5 hours passed and I was still going strong.
I've written a essays on suiting trying to disect it so that I can
better understand it. If I go back for my doctorate, I'll write my thesis
on the subject. Then I'll post it on FA...
I suppose it's just fun to be different. Out of the thousands of
people at the event, I was the only giant dog. I really, really
enjoy talking to people, the random interaction and the joy that
the suit brings to kids. I'll admit the attention does get tiring
after a bit, but 5 hours passed and I was still going strong.
I've written a essays on suiting trying to disect it so that I can
better understand it. If I go back for my doctorate, I'll write my thesis
on the subject. Then I'll post it on FA...
Next thing you know a random stranger is going to throw you some kibble as a treat..
I'm not saying it won't happen but..
Like the Echo and the Bunnymen song says:
When your strange people come out of the range, when you come out of the range, people are so strange
Like that song too!
I'm not saying it won't happen but..
Like the Echo and the Bunnymen song says:
When your strange people come out of the range, when you come out of the range, people are so strange
Like that song too!
You, sir, are bad for my pocketbook.
Every time I see your photos and read the awesome descriptions, my invisi-money makes me want to buy a fursuit for myself. To bring such amusement and joy to people would be just a dream.
Also the tail answers cracked me up. Hahaha. XD And 'can I take off your head?'
lololol
Every time I see your photos and read the awesome descriptions, my invisi-money makes me want to buy a fursuit for myself. To bring such amusement and joy to people would be just a dream.
Also the tail answers cracked me up. Hahaha. XD And 'can I take off your head?'
lololol
OK, for the person lagging behind, I have to say, in a away I understand.. the only thing close to coming close to a suiter is someone in a mascot outfit at the mall, for chick-fil-a, and its a giant cow... now I feel extremeeeely awkward when we walk past him/her n the food court... I tried not to stare, because I don't know where to look.... Like with non suiters you can look into their eyes and feel them looking back... behind glass eyes its hard to tell where they are looking or if they are making faces or so on... anywho... I smile really big tho and in a way wish the person were..more outgoing... then maybe it'd take the edge off of standing awkwardly there while my cousins niece low-fives them.. but I can honestly say...at least honest enough to what I think would happen if I saw a fursuiter, I wouldn't be as...nervous.. Maybe this person feels how I feel around that mascot... unsure of how to...act ^^ <3 You should have ventured towards them and watched their reaction, if they were willing to let you approach them, maybe they could warm up to you.. I would't mind a big hug...lol but some might, thats a daring act...but body language usually speaks a lot hehe
For asking a ton of questions, I think more people should be willing to answer/ask! There are plenty of times where I see something and know some might take it as rude to ask the questions floating around in my head... but it'd be nice to be able to ask out of pure curiosity! heh
For asking a ton of questions, I think more people should be willing to answer/ask! There are plenty of times where I see something and know some might take it as rude to ask the questions floating around in my head... but it'd be nice to be able to ask out of pure curiosity! heh
Thanks for the comment!
The first time I saw a fursuiter in person (9 monhts ago)
I was nervous as heck. I had no idea how to act or what to say.
I always try to keep that in mind when I suit now. I have learned,
however, that some people do not like to be approached and just want
to watch from a safe distance. I always try to be respectful.
Also, I love to answer all the great questions that I get. My
voice is always gone by the end of the day from talking so much.
If you see me in my suit, please feel free to ask any and all questions
that you have. I love it.
The first time I saw a fursuiter in person (9 monhts ago)
I was nervous as heck. I had no idea how to act or what to say.
I always try to keep that in mind when I suit now. I have learned,
however, that some people do not like to be approached and just want
to watch from a safe distance. I always try to be respectful.
Also, I love to answer all the great questions that I get. My
voice is always gone by the end of the day from talking so much.
If you see me in my suit, please feel free to ask any and all questions
that you have. I love it.
THE CURSED CSI QUESTION....still haunts me to this day.
I was doing a random outing and playing with kids until some teenage douche starts pullin my tain and ears. I sqeak to show my displeasure and he's beaten by tiny fists (I had made quite afew friends that day) But eventually he catches me with my back turned and rips off my tail...but how he did it thI'm sure the was intentional. Ass he dose it he mentiones something about that CSI episode and I was pretty upset./ But I shrugged it off and collected my tail making a cute fuss about how it fell off. I was idolized yet again as random strangers tried to pin it back on but to no avale...tis ok though XD out of the 1 person that was a dick 20 people are awsome and 500 love me from afar :3
I was doing a random outing and playing with kids until some teenage douche starts pullin my tain and ears. I sqeak to show my displeasure and he's beaten by tiny fists (I had made quite afew friends that day) But eventually he catches me with my back turned and rips off my tail...but how he did it thI'm sure the was intentional. Ass he dose it he mentiones something about that CSI episode and I was pretty upset./ But I shrugged it off and collected my tail making a cute fuss about how it fell off. I was idolized yet again as random strangers tried to pin it back on but to no avale...tis ok though XD out of the 1 person that was a dick 20 people are awsome and 500 love me from afar :3
Sure!
A few years ago, CSI did an episode called
"Fur and Loathing."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTpiNcWYe4o
It paints furries in a somewhat unfavorable light...
A few years ago, CSI did an episode called
"Fur and Loathing."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTpiNcWYe4o
It paints furries in a somewhat unfavorable light...
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