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Have you heard of “Furries”?
No, not cute stuffed animals.
“Furries” in today’s world means kids who “identify” as cats or dogs and dress and act like them.
Really weird stuff.
We’ve covered them before:
And here:
Woman Claims School District Installed Litter Boxes For Kids Who “Identify As Furries”
Now the latest...
Apparently, Furries have become so bad in one school in Utah that the students finally had enough and staged a walkout!
Take a look at this, this is wild:
Students walked out of Nebo School District in Utah to protest the school for allowing "furries" to t*rrorize other students.
Students claim that the furries bite them, bark at them, and pounce on them without repercussion. However, if they defend themselves in any way, they get… pic.twitter.com/3FUiAo8efk
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 17, 2024
Students walked out of Nebo School District in Utah to protest the school for allowing "furries" to t*rrorize other students.
Students claim that the furries bite them, bark at them, and pounce on them without repercussion. However, if they defend themselves in any way, they get in trouble.
Backup video here:
When we've reported on Furries in the past, some people have claimed it's not really happening.
You can't ignore it anymore, it's 100% true.
I remember when I first mentioned ‘furries’ in school where kids were identifying as dogs and cats, people said I was lying.
Not only was it 100% true, but I now see we are actually teaching kids these things!
This is insane. https://t.co/iOsVjutQPG
— Katharine Birbalsingh (@Miss_Snuffy) April 17, 2024
Local ABC4 had more details on the protest, confirming the story is 100% true:
Several students and adults participated in an hours-long walkout from Utah’s Mt. Nebo Middle School on Wednesday.
The reason for the protest? Furries.
A petition was started online on Sunday with an initial target of 500 signatures — a number of signatures that was reached by Wednesday, prompting the goal to increase to 1,000 signatures.
The description for the petition says that the administration of the school should more strictly enforce the district’s dress code. Specifically, supporters of the petition are trying to get stronger enforcement for the following section of the dress code:
Jewelry, accessories, tattoos, hair, facial hair, and other elements of a student’s appearance that draw undue attention, distract, disrupt, or otherwise interfere with the learning atmosphere at school or at school activities and events, or that create a health, safety, or welfare issue are prohibited.
SECTION 3.1.8 OF “STUDENT DRESS AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS,” NEBO SCHOOL DISTRICT
What is a furry?
“Furry is a fandom,” a furry named Strudel told ABC4.com. “We don’t think that we’re animals.”
According to WebMD, a furry is someone who has an interest in animals with human qualities, and who sometimes dresses up as a cartoon-like version of an animal.
“I really like the idea of animals that walk and talk, so I’m going to dress up as one, as kind of a fun sort of cosplay thing,” Strudel said.
Strudel said there is a difference between furries and a group called therians, who believe that, on some level, they are an animal.
WebMD said people are often interested in becoming furries to find a sense of community, though some of the drawbacks they may face are negative stereotypes and social stigmas.
Why did the students protest furries?
Videos of the protest were shared on social media by Adam Bartholomew of Main Street Media Utah.
Students who walked out expressed some of their grievances, even calling for the expulsion and banning of the furries. When Bartholomew asked if their parents knew they were out protesting, the students answered with a resounding “yes.”
Several children can be seen holding signs reading, “Compelled speech is not free speech.” Another was holding a sign that said “I will not comply,” and another sign said “We just wanted to learn.”
The students said there are attacks from the furries every day, but were unsure of how many furries there actually are at the school, shouting out numbers ranging from five to 100 students who identify as such.
The school’s “furry” population is accused of biting, scratching, spraying air freshener on, barking at and chasing other students.
Do you think "Furries" have a mental illness?
