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tree to The Onion@midwest.socialEnglish • 1 year ago

Trump Booed At FurryCon While Hawking New $399 Tail

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Trump Booed At FurryCon While Hawking New $399 Tail

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DETROIT—Drawing ire from the costumed fandom at the item’s price and political implications, former president Donald Trump was reportedly booed Tuesday at a local furry convention while hawking his new $399 Never Surrender Trump Tail. “Folks, this is a tremendous tail, really tremendous—perfect for bringing your…

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    I understood all the lingo except Steve. I don’t know that one.

    Edit: Apparently it’s another name for non-furries.

    Fleshies / Smoothies: Outsiders to the fandom. Furries often make fun of them as “Steve” or “Steves”.

    - https://dogpatch.press/2016/11/07/guide-to-furry-terms/

    • @moistclump@lemmy.world
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      This is the kind of quality education I come to this place for.

    • DumbAceDragon
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      I’ve never heard that term. Most furries I know use the more universal “normie”.

    • @captainlezbian@lemmy.world
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      I love that nickname. It’s both gentle and brutal, and must make every furry named Steve feel so awkward.

      • flicker
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        I’m willing to bet it has to do with the default Minecraft skin.

        • @captainlezbian@lemmy.world
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          That makes sense. I assumed it was because it’s a name you just know someone’s parents gave them.

    • @Climinteedus@yiffit.net
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      Steve is the default name for any otter.

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      What’s your opinion on this @notsteve_

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