# Animal Wannabes 'Furries' Favor Anthropomorphic Fur-Clad Roleplay By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furry-role-play-getting-kicks-from-your-own-fursona References: [bizarremag](http://www.bizarremag.com/weird_world/news/7113/super_furries.html) & [pressedfur.coolfreepages](http://pressedfur.coolfreepages.com/press/vanityfair/) Notoriously shy of the media there is a whole secret community of people who like to take part in [role play dressed as Furry Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection). Furries by definition are people who ‘enjoy the concept of [blending animal with human characteristics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take),’ and celebrate related art. Many have their own ‘fursonas’ - who they can dress as during role-playing sessions. Only a few Furries do this for sexual kicks although this is the area most commonly focused on for sensationalist coverage. I am a TV producer and would do the same. And of course, there are indeed those who have a hardcore [fur fetish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-kits) out there. At least when dressed as a Furry, no matter what you do, no one will know it is you unless the costume comes off. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anthropomorphic Roleplay:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality platforms or apps that provide immersive experiences for anthropomorphic roleplaying. - **Furry Subculture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create online communities or social media platforms specifically for furries to connect and share their art and fursonas. - **Blending Animal and Human Characteristics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore biotech advancements like genetic engineering to create real-life creatures with blended animal and human traits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce TV shows, movies, or documentaries that explore and showcase the furry subculture. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced costume technology, such as animatronic fur suits, to enhance the roleplaying experience for furries. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with furries to create merchandise and fashion lines inspired by their furry persona aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Rabbit Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-rabbitars.md) - [Interactive Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-plush-toys.md) - [Adult-Focused Plush Toy Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark1.md) - [Furry Fidget Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furry-fidget-friends.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Cartoonish Video Calling Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatars.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Faceless 3D Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymouz.md) - [Kidult Cougar Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark-valentines-day-collection.md)