Stereotyped as less innocent than they look by mainstream media, furries tend to get a bad rap. A brought up both bestiality and plushophilia (sexual attraction to stuffed animals), and defined furry fandom as “sex, religion and a whole new way of life”. The show Entourage presented a pink bunny fursuit as a sexual prop, and in CSI-episode , furries are portrayed as fetishists mainly in it for the “yiff” – furry porn sex.

So the next time anyone gives you flack about your epic fandom, just let them know that all the face paint, fantasy leagues, tailgating and game-day viewing parties are crucial to your mental health. Read on to learn more about the benefits of being a die-hard (or even fair-weather) fan.Pringle also noted that in a culture where men often feel that they have to stifle emotional expressions, sports fandom offers some a safe space to feel, cry, laugh or show signs of affection.

Since analyzing the series is a vital part of this community – TJLC is a self-proclaimed conspiracy group, after all – reading up on other people’s meta theories, especially the most popular ones, is a crucial part of becoming a TJLC’er. It is only when someone has enough knowledge about both the show itself and the things that are written about it in the community, that they can try their hand at writing their own meta. Furthermore, the use of a social media websites such as Tumblr allows for creat