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
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
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.
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.
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
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. :-)
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
@@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
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.
"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
@@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.
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
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
Oh my gawwwd, was this actually new coverage that was accurate and doesn't hurt the fandom?! Thank you so much, you have done good work on this day.... 4 years ago
Oh no I know who that guy is well not that guy but he is dressed like a Minecraft TH-camr I think. I'm pretty sure he's still a TH-camr. It's been way too long I don't know. I'm 100% sure.
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.
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.
-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..
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
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.
+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
+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.
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)
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.
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!
@@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
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
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?
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
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.
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
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
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.
@@Guy-lk3rw I feel sorry for you thinking all furries are 'losers', they just want to be unique ya know? Who wouldn't love that? Being absolutely normal is definitely really boring so attacking any individuality makes everyone think that you are a sad/uncreative human being. I'll just leave it here and won't respond cuz you probably won't change your mind :)
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
John Doe No, it isn’t... well, for most furries it isn’t . There is a sexual fetishy side to it, but so is there for feet, diapers, etc. This was referring to how most media portrays furries, though...
I'm actually okay with furries when they're wearing the suits, they take a lot of time and effort into creating the characters, in drawings and fursuits, but when they take off their mask and they're a 50-year-old man... That's a bit different. :/
That is who you call a greymuzzle in the fandom. They are either older fans or anyone who has been in the furry fandom for a certain amount of years. I don't really see a difference between that and a 50 year old man cosplaying at Comic Con and I've seen a lot of older people cosplaying there xD
I know right there’s getting hugged by an 18-24 year old man/women But I do see how it would be kinda weird for him to take his helmet off and reveal a 50 year old man But yknow it is what it is. It’s not hurting anyone so whatevs
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
@@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.
My dear furries, if anybody's going to judge you for just doing your hobby, just plainly ignore them and dont get defensive. If a person that is your friend is hating you for doing what brings you joy, then they are not your friend at all. True friends always accept each other. By the way, if they dont like furries yet they are not bothering other people for being a one, then just let their opinions to be. Not all people who don't like furries are instantly bad.
Couldnt be more true.... exept when the person starts insulting you. Trying to destroy your suit and/or starts talking about s€x. All have happend. Luckely they are normally escorted out of the building within minutes and/or are charged with distruction of property.
We're all here as people to live and have fun. No matter what lifestyle or walk of life you choose, as long as you're enjoying it at a healthy non-destructive type of perspective level.. then I say, everyone should just do what makes them passionate.
Jonathan Jones Supporting a mental disorder like this is not healthy! It should not be supported for the same reason doctors are against supporting schizophrenic delusions.
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.
Digital Screams Not me. I made Cody (my fursona) after I discovered the fandom. However, I was young when I made him and I still did not understand the fandom completely.
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
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.
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.
+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
*****, 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.
Fedora Explorer, you are a very disrespectful influence to furry’s, leave them alone, don’t torch their fur suits, they put a lot of effort into their costume.
80% of comment section: I'm not a furry, but I don't hate them. 15% of comment section: Gamers will prevail!!!! 5% of comment section: I want to die. HHHHHHMmmmmmmmmm :/
being a furry honestly looks super fun. everyone is really sweet and creative. i'm not really a "true furry," but i really like the art and characters that people in the fandom come up with, and i'm a huge animal lover anyways. this is probably the one video i've seen produced by a big television company that has actually accurately portrayed the fandom. good for you, nbc~
Yep considering how much people love to hate everything ever(Im a metalhead, punk, rock, LGBT individual, artist, writer, and apolitical so I have always been watching out for hatred for many months now)
"How is the penguin in the full suit moving faster than us, btw?"
omg how is nobody mentioning this
The mama penguin from Mario bros.
it's similar to when rock lee has the weights on, they're just used to it
Oh my God I saw this comment right when the part came on
Timestamp: 5:37
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“Would you like a hug sir” that voice made my day it was so innocent and I loved it
Would u like a huggy wuggy
@@IronMoth. No.
@@IronMoth. saying it like that is a no from me
@@thatgaybreadstick1304 people just do this for confidence and anonymity
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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
She's a good reporter
WE LOST A GOOD SOLDIER TODAY BOYS
@@MarcusHernandez-hf2yd cry
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
Like no way I'm having a lid for them to dress up as an animal
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.
Jade Dragon When I was little, I would pretend that I was a half-dog...
Is that bad?
Naaaa
Thank ya dude
Thank you, I really wish more people saw it this way, because that’s really how it is.
But what about the 1%?
50% of the furrys had social anxiety without the suits on.
I'm actually getting better with my anxiety while being a furry
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.
@@JosueDeerFox I'm glad ur getting better
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
I'm antisocial without my suit I don't have a head but simply putting my paws on makes me feel happy:)
1:18 Telephone?
I’m guessing she doesn’t know how influential they are
I Don't,And I'm A Furry.
O_o
@@Alu_kardd Tis True. To Me,He's Just A Random Nobody.XD
Yo, imagine if they met Majira but didn’t put it in this video
Love ur pfp homie
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. :-)
By guaranteeing a resell market for fur, this does in-fact enable future fur sales. But don't let me stop you.
Your comment needs to be pined
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.
Thank you for the info
"Oh oh these are REAL real tails...ohhhhk"
Best. reaction. ever.
Vixy Skunk but you have a furry pfp? And what’s the point on clicking on this video if you hate them?
@Vixy Skunk k
@Vixy Skunk meals are on us
@@bojangles8976 woe-
@@addison4674 good on you bro follow where your heart leads
I love how the interviewer is really open minded and generally interested in what furries are all about.
Kaden Lacey Yeah it's because she's libtard
Skullcandy TV Not always. There are actually many republicans as furries
Totsukowa Games I knew Trump’s hair looked like a chick 🐣. #TrumpisaFurryConfirmed
Trump is a furry himself lol
even here I hear about trump...
How did this beef between furries and gamers start?
Tik Tok
It's more of a joke thing though
It started as a joke and still is a joke
Tik tok/musicaly
They killed Stan Lee
Karen: who wants to put on a costume and act like a clown?
Also Karen: *goes home to watch the Masked Dancer*
Fr tho
that's a clever comparison, spot on.
This is literally comic con but where people make their own characters. How can anyone hate that?
THANK YOU
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
Weird
i don’t know, maybe because opinions exist? we don’t have to like furries, i personally don’t hate them or like them.
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.
Finally a news channel who DO THEIR RESEARCH!
Koan Aito on stuff that aren’t important
@@compositebook7874 Without this video some people wouldn't have become furries meaning they would've missed out on the amazing fandom.
That’s rare
Why is it other news stations fail so badly and this one manages to do it right the first time?
IKR?
+Kyotokei Agreed! I soooooo want to go and i soooo need a suit.
+Pandemic4444 I'm making one lol.
+Pandemic4444 On my channel I have videos
+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.
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.
You need to stop being a fursuiter cuz trust me it's not a life you should live
@@MartyrMaria It's not a life at all, it's a hobby.
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
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.
@@aap9490 animal cruelty is a horrible offense but I see these animals as a gift from god to eat, and care for
1:18 *TELEPHONE SPOTTED*
Afurmitive
@HENTAI KING Why do you ask?
@HENTAI KING The answer's no.
@HENTAI KING No need to be, I don't mind answering
TELEPHONE!
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.
Floofy Chill I think she was referring to the blue wolf
@@Blablablablabla392 I think so too it just looked like she was talking about the otter
Otter: **am I a joke to you?**
I think she was talking about the droat
@@quetzii7870 yeah I think so to it just looks like shes talking about the otter
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..
It literally started around 2001 - 2003.
*cough* Music.ly *cough*
tik tok only amplified it.
@@tatertotz420 DeviantArt
António de Oliveira Salazar oh, the app existed, it was musical.ly
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
How does telephone manage to find ALL the cameras
Right?
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!
the camera finds her
Ikr
+GammaRay326 Intresting :0
The comment section, is somewhat comfortable to read.
You should’ve read it 9 or so months ago. It was an amazing sight of “kids” around my age screaming their opinions.
That is, if you don't look at the newest comments...
I'm glad that they did the research and treated them like a person not a crazy lunitic
@@hekskdjdnans2439 any party animal is crazy ;)
@@hekskdjdnans2439 let people enjoy themselves :(
@@hekskdjdnans2439 everyone isn't going to be like you. Get out of that childish mentality thinking everyone is like you.
@@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
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.
I'm glad that a public broadcasting network actually talked about it instead of making fun of it. Thank you.
"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
hah my reaction exactly.
So.... Are you gonna buy a wedding dress then? Hmmm
What do you mean. People where prom dresses and wedding dresses whenever they want.
Dreaming Lynx yeah, why wouldn’t you. You spent thousand of dollars on it.
Dreaming Lynx white is not the color of death. It’s the opposite.
I’ve never seen such a positive comment section about furries ahahhaa.
Warriors'nAll same
I've never seen such a positive news story about furries
RomanM210 watch furries in the media. There is some really good
Mine will not be positive.
Me neither
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.
Copper Vale THANK 👏 YOU 👏
Same
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.
"Play along"
You know, those games
CKQsquid; ZSCwoomy not on my Christian Minecraft server.
please give her a raise she deserves it
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
yea
:)
@@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.
If I were that ugly I’d cover up myself with fur
@@antifurry2345 I wouldn’t make fun of people’s appearances while hiding behind a thumbnail I made in Microsoft paint.
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
yea
Luigi I’m surprised people remember that show in the first place
1:16 a rare sighting of telephone in its natural habitat you were very lucky to spot her lmao
TELEPHONE! I GIGGLED SO HARD WHEN I SAW HER!
Where?
Ikr when I saw her I was so amazed and happy!! I wish I was that reporter lol
As a furry I gotta say this is well-explained. There's so much misunderstanding and I'm glad this video clears it up.
I’m not a furry, but they aren’t hurting anyone, so I don’t mind them.
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
Unless you hit on someone's furry. Then you'll be in a world of bite
Its a slippery slope
Let’s just pretend rainfurrest never happened...
I put a bullet to ones head.
Karen: wearing a mask makes me pass out
Furries:
its so freaking hot in them, thats the only downfall of fursuits D:
@@samanthaknight5248 yeah
I breath perfectly fine with my furry head
@@rawpotatoes3785 is it possible to learn this power
They do have ventilation, but it IS super hot in there. 2 minutes in and I was starting to sweat.
Me when my friends sleep: * trying to be extra quiet *
My friends when i seleep: 2:02
Honest mood. My friends do the exact thing
Good meme
202 likes
Finally a non furry joke
I actually laughed at this and I used to think “how to could u laugh at a comment?”
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
I think there are some Christians that think that they are better than everyone else and like to condemn people or something
Oh my gawwwd, was this actually new coverage that was accurate and doesn't hurt the fandom?! Thank you so much, you have done good work on this day.... 4 years ago
WolfinZ I say oh my gawd too❤️
3:43 “everyone’s inner child comes out” as a lion with a cape walks past
And a Minecraft sword omg
Lmao that sword tho
Well I mean it is a purple wolf talking to the camera
That lion costume is amazing. I love lions so much. My user used to be King Lionstar.
Oh no I know who that guy is well not that guy but he is dressed like a Minecraft TH-camr I think. I'm pretty sure he's still a TH-camr. It's been way too long I don't know. I'm 100% sure.
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.
I honestly have full respect for you thank you I appreciate this
You’re a cool human. Thank you for existing :)
Thanks for being so respectful about it!
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.
@@mebanaanyes Yeah, no.
I had a feeling telephone would be in this so I clicked...
And he is
@@mr_squad1516 it's a non gender
@@foxdogwolfbird doesn’t matter
@@foxdogwolfbird I’m starting to know why your name is toxic
@@mr_squad1516 no need to be mean
-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..
man we tried to keep peace, but the gamers started it
The memers are really just here to watch the world burn.
then *costplayers* be stepping on graves and be sexual to minor *COUGH COUGH* snow queen *COUGH COUGH*
*costplayers*
@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
Peta: wow I love furrys they care for animals
Furry's : yeah this one is real fur.
Peta: REEEEEEEEE
Haha I hate PETA and everyone who supports that disgusting company ^-^
@🔱Solstice the lost saiyan 🔱 ?? How? Im serious
...
Aden Unger
LMAO
Yeh.. no furry has REAL fur
Comment Section: *~little-to-no hate~*
Me: *"... is this heaven...?"*
This must be . . . *sniff* it beautiful
@Moldy Bread why?
@Moldy Bread k? And?
@Moldy Bread is it wrong there’s not a lot of hate?
@Moldy Bread why is that wrong?
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.
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
I am not a furry and I dont understand it but I agree that's it very nic to see a respectful portrait.
Ryan Hennessey I also agree also I'm a furry ((no hate by anyone please ;-;))
Good for you. I hope you found your crowd.
Ryan Hennessey pk
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.
+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
Please subscribe and check out my videos :)
+Randomgamee because I can
awwwww thanks us furries appriciate what u have said my friend *hugs* : 3
+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.
“Asian style water dragon.”
I-
😂😂😂
I thought u was gonna say
"Am I a joke to you" for some reason
Made me cringe so hard😂😂
I’m a fur but Jesus that was bad
aNd i oOp-
im asian and idk how to feel when she said “asian style”
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)
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.
Guess I'm in the void then
Glad a found this comment
@@namelol.mp4561 Same
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!
@@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
Go follow them hobbies of yours!
I remember when cos-players was labeled as losers, now cosplay is a respectable industry.
There are a lot of people who hate on cosplayers tbh
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
@@bonniebunbuns630 true dat
What u mean bro furries are wack af
It became a respectable industry after make up artists and fashion designers hyped it up
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?
They're ill.
@@swagmaster5356 ill as in sick, sick as in awesome! (Nailed it!)
@@cringelordxl5977 They're considered to have mental illnesses in Germany, which honestly couldn't be wrong.
@@swagmaster5356 haters gonnnna hate. Oh, and also, in germany, a pillow is classified as a "passive" weapon
@@cringelordxl5977 Technically it is a weapon, if you were to hold it over someones face you could suffocate them.
The only reason I’d never try this is because I’d die from a heat stroke if I had to wear even one of those suits lol
Or partial head, paws, tail
Yea I just made my fursuit head and I can't survive in it for more than 15 minutes. Idk how fullsuiters do it honestly....
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
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. ^^
Same as me, I'm not a furry also but I'm thinking about becoming one lolz
well look what happened to me!!!!! (now you)
+sandypickle deserves a reward for being an open-minded not-xenophobic person
+Furry Gamer i see you made your choice congrats
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.
That's the reason for a lot of people :) others do it even if they are naturally extroverted becausenits fun lol XD
yeah it can help people become more confident
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
well ya kinda XD
Why are you pretending to be kai what
I knew it. Telephones in it. 😂
you cant talk about furries with out the cute ball of ring :3
Si
Yup
Lol
+LEAKS SoReal i.was.so.excited.too!
I'm like on the verge of tears, real people spreading love
We are a very loving community and we are always there for each other
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
Well, furries are people who are enthusiasts for anthro animals but yeah some of us suit.
Fran C. THAT’T EXACTLY HOW I SAY IT!
Fran C. I’m. A young furry
Literally. It's the same as cosplay.
Literally anyone would know this but alright
I saw telephone and I was so surprised and started coughing so much I had to use my inhaler😂😂😂
Lol
Wolfy Narwhal I Hope next time that happens you don’t find your inhaler
DANG
DRZ. ;;
I can’t tell if that was a joke or not
@@drz.6093 Boy wtf people just want to express themselves
NBC: "actually explains furries without putting a sexual edge on it or twisting people's words"
Me: impossible
Finally, reasonable gentleman
Yep
I can't wait to get my fursuit!
Going to every con I can find.
@@jamesmcqueary6233 oh congrats!!! I hope you love it!
@@crazybulltarrier3934 me too
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.
Watching this as a furry, I’m actually happy to see a convention and vendors and all the fun you can have being a furry.
I feel sorry for your parents because no normal parent would want to have a social reject loser as their son/daughter.
@@Guy-lk3rw I feel sorry for you thinking all furries are 'losers', they just want to be unique ya know? Who wouldn't love that? Being absolutely normal is definitely really boring so attacking any individuality makes everyone think that you are a sad/uncreative human being. I'll just leave it here and won't respond cuz you probably won't change your mind :)
Guy10169 fax
Guy10169 I feel sorry for your parents for raising such an unaccepting child.
All furries are losers💀 people need to realize that you can change yourself if you want to- you don’t need to get into all of that weird furry stuff💀
Me: *internally cries because I want a partial suit*
You will get it someday :)
Same 🤠🥺
same ;-;
I’m not a furry, but I respect your community. Don’t stop what you love.
celtic Wolf Thank you!!!
Timmy Wotsit “no offense” you brought a lot of offense
Timmy Wotsit Wtf.. What did they do to you? They’re just doing what they love. Leave them alone.
Calm down i said no offense dont get your dog tails in a twist
Timmy Wotsit Just bc you said no offence doesn’t make it non offensive.
im actually gonna cry wtf... that ending. so nice of them to really be open minded about it
That shark at 2:08 is our new god. We must praise him every single day uwu
YES
No
uwu
*_Left shark has a cousin?!_*
Lol the guy is holding a mc sword
"The hug is the furry handshake." I've never heard anything more true xD
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
Chicken Moo Moo 100% agree
Well said my friend.
Agreed lots of animators are furries.
Nope
Praise this person
In the Nowadays, A Hunter must be sure that he is aiming at an Animal, Not at a Furry...
@Augusto César lel that's kinda easy, real animals aren't neon blue
FNALLY SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T CALL IT A FETISH RIGHT OFF THE BAT! THANK YOU, NBC!
Ikr!
Masky Ships A Lot Agreed...
Yes
Except it is a fetish
John Doe No, it isn’t... well, for most furries it isn’t . There is a sexual fetishy side to it, but so is there for feet, diapers, etc. This was referring to how most media portrays furries, though...
I was supprised when I didn't see any hate in the comment section
Think again. No one is safe from the flames.
Never mind, I scrolled down to the bottom.
i came here expecting to see more dislikes than likes and tons of meme comments and hate but instead its just positive furrys
Yea cuz we all died from autism before we could comment
Can't post hate, busy loading my ak
I'm actually okay with furries when they're wearing the suits, they take a lot of time and effort into creating the characters, in drawings and fursuits, but when they take off their mask and they're a 50-year-old man...
That's a bit different. :/
That is who you call a greymuzzle in the fandom. They are either older fans or anyone who has been in the furry fandom for a certain amount of years. I don't really see a difference between that and a 50 year old man cosplaying at Comic Con and I've seen a lot of older people cosplaying there xD
I know right there’s getting hugged by an 18-24 year old man/women
But I do see how it would be kinda weird for him to take his helmet off and reveal a 50 year old man
But yknow it is what it is. It’s not hurting anyone so whatevs
@@booker4984 *whispers* that's what the headless lounge is fur >w>
Kagusaki Wolf fax
Shea Carpenter, not all Furries have suits.
The one news report that doesn’t give furries a bad light, and instead digs Deeper to what they really are.
This is the first time the news has portrayed or community in a good way.
"or community"
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
@@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.
I would say more like a neutral standpoint...
thank you for being one of the only furry documentaries to NOT back-handedly insult us.
yes and she was even trying out likes what she would look like and all that so I don't think they were really haters toward us
She prob felt weird af to be there
+Luke Paget Btw great copy and pasting, a real writer right here :D
+Luke Paget lol? i dont even want to start an argument so i guess lmao
I was hoping they would.
Honestly im not a furry but these things looks cool and i get the fact that you could do this to not be shy
Close your eyes and just click an another video
@@cn2673 y e s
Me when i saw Telephone: *H Y P E*
Well these comments are the whole Tik Tok app
Cringey Content. com mhm
You survived too, na-ice
Let’s get in there and get a 6000 killstreak
@@bru4296 nice i found another child who doesn't know how to shoot a gun
TELEPHONE OMG
+Frostedsnow Aj lucky i want a fur suit that looks like my aj animal a arctic wolf with galleze horns and a raccon tail
***** lol i dont play othen though xD
Clorox Bleach Omg Clorox im your biggest fan i have Seen you on so many videos
And 2.
I freaked out I was like "OMG ITS TELEPHONE!"
This guy at my school said he was a furry over Snapchat
Mimix you should’ve shot him
ISIS HQ lol
You must now stab him to death or get your minigun
Where does he live
Domiyu Backup no drop an atom bomb on that heretic
1:23 that’s the guy in that meme where the kids pets the furry and everyone thinks it’s a dog lol
My dear furries, if anybody's going to judge you for just doing your hobby, just plainly ignore them and dont get defensive.
If a person that is your friend is hating you for doing what brings you joy, then they are not your friend at all.
True friends always accept each other.
By the way, if they dont like furries yet they are not bothering other people for being a one, then just let their opinions to be. Not all people who don't like furries are instantly bad.
=)
Couldnt be more true.... exept when the person starts insulting you. Trying to destroy your suit and/or starts talking about s€x. All have happend. Luckely they are normally escorted out of the building within minutes and/or are charged with distruction of property.
@Swagger Studios same
No
Sad thing is a get mad easily so I cant
Cringey but I really do not care about furries. They can be what they want as long as they don’t bother me.
@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.
ShortWhiteNinja *when they started to dance I wanted to laugh and load the gun*
I'm a teenager, and I agree.
ShortWhiteNinja thank you for supporting us.
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*
We're all here as people to live and have fun. No matter what lifestyle or walk of life you choose, as long as you're enjoying it at a healthy non-destructive type of perspective level.. then I say, everyone should just do what makes them passionate.
JONATHAN I SEE YOUR VIDEOS BROOO
you are AMAZING
Angelo Faletto
Thanks Angelo!!!
Oh he can't be that great. Literally! 2 seconds later. MY GOD!!!
Jonathan Jones Supporting a mental disorder like this is not healthy! It should not be supported for the same reason doctors are against supporting schizophrenic delusions.
mainvideos2009 You let me know when this is a mental disorder, and I'll do that. >P
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.
1:38 Wait why does he sound like my math teacher? My math teacher is also obsessed with Star Wars and this particular creaturee---
*wait a second*
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) welcome to da club
I wonder what would happen if you asked him.
*STAR* *WARS* *MUSIC* *INTENSIFIES*
S h ow hi m th i s vi de o
Teacher maybe is a Furry
Secret furry
I think I had a fursona before I even knew what a furry was!
Same!
me too!
Digital Screams Not me. I made Cody (my fursona) after I discovered the fandom. However, I was young when I made him and I still did not understand the fandom completely.
Same!
Yep same! :P
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
Totally agree with you guys!
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.
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.
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.
You can be educated about a topic and still insult it. Not that I have anything against furries.
Long live the furry fandom!
f no
@@FENTANYLMUNCHER what
@@FENTANYLMUNCHER sans profile picture
1st time I saw something positive on a news station about the fandom
+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
*****, 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.
+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...
yea
+Flisket Fluffybiscuits Agreed, every single time I hear something about the furries, All I hear about is the CSI episode.. XD
4:03 I love how wholesome this is, his arts amazing too. Glad he has enjoyment in what he does :)
Ik, looks like something straight out of Disney!
Nat Rowan The artworks that you see here in 4:03 is done by an artist named Marci McAdam, a well known furry artist in the furry community.
I Only Like The Art
Okay this is super cringey but I don’t really care, let them live their life it doesn’t affect me.
Fedora Explorer can you just please shut up.. furries are at least more creative than people like you..
Having a neutral comment is a bit rare on “debatable” topics.
Basil_Mr_Salty your just saying that because your secretly a furry but your secret will always stay in the youtube comment set ion
FINALLY SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN
FINALLY, SOMEONE WHO IS REASONABLE! THANK YOU KIND SIR
4:56 WAIT IS THAT THE SPY FROM TEAM FORTRESS 2???? 💀💀💀💀
Wait what
Oh no!
Bruh
*_DO YOU WANT A HUG SIR_*
_gotta love these guys. They do happy_
I WANT A HUG! is what I would say
lemme hug you :))
i don't like furries, but that was super pure omg
I don’t
Fedora Explorer, you are a very disrespectful influence to furry’s, leave them alone, don’t torch their fur suits, they put a lot of effort into their costume.
Me: *goes imediatly to show this to my parents*
Me: UwU
My parents: O_O
FurrGamer OwO
Me: Mom, dad? Can I be a furry? **Shows this video**
My mom: Oh that’s right honey! We don’t have a child!
*sighs* I wish I could
Parents: disowned
That’s what I’m doing tomarrow lol
80% of comment section:
I'm not a furry, but I don't hate them.
15% of comment section:
Gamers will prevail!!!!
5% of comment section:
I want to die.
HHHHHHMmmmmmmmmm :/
H2GO I’m apart of the 5% XD
Pretty sure it's more than 5%
What about the furry comments? *cOugh* m e *coUgh*
im the whole 5 percent.
90% aka me, IM A FURRY UWU
I wonder if there is an alternate universe where instead of furries there is “fleshies” 🤔🤔🤔
Animals with human costumes?
Hey it’s my persona.
That would be better than whatever this is
being a furry honestly looks super fun. everyone is really sweet and creative. i'm not really a "true furry," but i really like the art and characters that people in the fandom come up with, and i'm a huge animal lover anyways. this is probably the one video i've seen produced by a big television company that has actually accurately portrayed the fandom. good for you, nbc~
hiiritan ikr? This video made me so happy.
Why would you not be a furry? It's fun and you like the art already. You don't need anything more to 'be' a furry :D
yaasssss
There’s really cringey furries
There’s ok ones
Then there’s pretty nice
Well if you are one you would stay a virgin
Furries are so cool!!!! I know there’s a bad side to them but like, that’s a small part of the community, it actually seems pretty chill!
Yeah, and that could be said for any community. Glad there is finally positive coverage about it all.
Only 15 percent are the dark side.
exactly! it's really sad that people hate on us when- we didn't do anything to them or others, we're just trying to live our best life.
BoxinToxinUwU The eternal question of why humans all hate each other...
@@vallisroyeaux4979 im not, im just trying to vibe and they came and ruined the vibe
Frankly surprised the top comments are for the most part really respectful
Yep considering how much people love to hate everything ever(Im a metalhead, punk, rock, LGBT individual, artist, writer, and apolitical so I have always been watching out for hatred for many months now)
Nope the top comment is a negative one lmao
@@yousefabdelnour4822 I know but besides that
*HOW DO I DIE?*
Im a random nien yer old gamer and I think furrys r stoopd and sould burn bc i cant do common reserch. (-_-)
Thank you NBC news for not spreading rumors of us