This one suggests playfully limitless sexuality that's buried in the subconscious after childhood for many people, but not all (such as people who get hot for Bugs Bunny or the feel of fake fur). The objects and modes of sexual satisfaction are multifarious, directed at every object that might provide pleasure… For Freud, "perversion" is a non-judgmental term.įreud's theories are often dismissed as unscientific and "of their time", but still respected for helping to found psychoanalysis. Sigmund Freud used this term to describe the normal sexual disposition of humans from infancy to about age five.įreud theorized that humans are born with unfocused sexual libidinal drives, deriving sexual pleasure from any part of the body. Polymorphous perversity is a psychoanalytic term for human ability to gain sexual gratification outside socially normative sexual behaviors. Kilcodo's thoughtful answer brings to mind the Freudian term "Polymorphous perversity". And I think that’s because as sexual beings we can see eroticism in many different organic forms, and I think because animals are beautiful, people like to meld the two forms together, so you have a human body and a majestic head of an animal, and people find that beautiful and even erotic. I’ve heard otter being used in the gay community. Kilcodo: It depends on the person, but I think if you look at the way that we use language and the way we think about what is and isn’t sexy, we’ve constantly used anthropomorphic language. Rumpus: Are cartoons sexy? Are animals sexy? Or are both of those statements irrelevant? Is it more the re-imaging idea? The Rumpus, a blog aimed at the challenging side of pop culture, brings up Furry Fandom's most divisive topic in Oh So Furry: The Rumpus Interview with Kilcodo. This is indeed a remarkable book about a remarkable fandom, lovingly assembled by a remarkable man – even if he did choose a picture that makes me look fat." - Dr. Samuel Conway a.k.a.Your rating: None Average: 2.9 ( 9 votes) Joe combines his own recollections with those of dozens of other “greymuzzles” to tell the story of how a ragtag bunch of special interest groups unwittingly awakened millions of people to their own inner animals.
Painstakingly researched, it follows the evolution of Mankind's fascination with anthropomorphics from its earliest roots in history (and pre-history) to the worldwide phenomenon that we know today. "This is the most comprehensive history of Furry Fandom that has ever been written. "A lively and personal account of this new evolving species." - Thomas Thwaites, author of GoatMan: How I Took a Holiday from Being Human Furs will be thrilled with an accurate, positive portrayal of their subculture by one of their own and regular humanoids like me will be treated to a colorful history of a community unlike any other." - Nicole Guappone, sex writer and essayist previously published by The Rumpus, Glamour, and others Thanks to Strike’s years of dedication and reporting, I came to better understand and appreciate the depth and breadth of this artistic and creative community. "As an outsider of this community, I was entertained and enlightened by Furry Nation. I am glad he has taken the time to get the history of furry right in Furry Nation." - Fred Patten, a founding father of furry fandom "Joe Strike has been in furry fandom for over 25 years, and he knows it in depth. Encompassing its beginnings and providing a comprehensive overview to the present day, it immediately attains the status of required reading.among all species." - Bill Holbrook, author of Kevin & Kell "Here is a vital and encyclopedic resource for all who are interested in the anthropomorphic fandom. Highly recommended." - Midwest Book Review
Furry Nation offers an honest, candid glimpse into all aspects of American furdom, from comics and conventions to real-life "fursuits" and stage plays - and yes, the sexual fetishes that some (but not all!) anthropomorphic enthusiasts find pleasurable. To stereotype all "furries" as sexual fetishists is to ignore the prevalence of anthropomorphic animals in human culture, from cave paintings to animated movies to graphic novels and newspaper comic strips. " Furry Nation: The True Story of America's Most Misunderstood Subculture lives up to its title as a fascinating study of a fandom subculture centered on anthropomorphic animals. Watch Joe Strike's recent interview on WGN9 Chicago here!