Pawcon Attendance

Further Confusion is among the largest international conventions celebrating anthropomorphism in all of its guises. With the attendance of over 3,000 and developing, it's one of the premiere events of its kind. Further Confusion includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels and general social activities. It was the first event sponsored by Anthropomorphic Arts and Education Inc. and continues to be its biggest.

A Furry creature is anthropomorphic, where human and animal characteristics are both present. It can be physical, mental or both. They can be funny or serious. Usage of the term furry is restricted almost exclusively to members of Furry Fandom or other ethnic groups conscious of furry fandom. The expression Furry is also sometimes used to refer to fans of their anthropomorphic arts. Such arts range broadly and include animators, illustrators, filmmakers, costume designers and actors, celebrities, voice talent, literary writers and songwriters.

Within the approved use of"furry", Roger Rabbit, Bugs Bunny, furry artists and Mickey Mouse are"funny animals:" they are anthropomorphic, largely act like people, and can be considered the animation equivalent of character actors. On the flip side, Usagi Yojimbo, Omaha the Cat Dancer, and the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are furries (although turtles do not have fur). They are generally more"realistic" in appearance compared to funny animals and act more like crosses between people and animals. They are sapient and equally as much"people" as any fictional character, but they are not presented as animals for laughs.

For instance, the rabbit characters in Richard Adams' novel Watership Down are sentient and talk to one another, but their psychology and behavior is very closely derived from that detected in real life rabbits. Other furries aren't so closely tied to their own animal sides, but there's always some amount of serious consideration given for this.