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…
  • @hperrinEnglish
    21•7 months ago

    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/

    • @moistclumpEnglish
      15•7 months ago

      This is the kind of quality education I come to this place for.

    • DumbAceDragonEnglish
      10•7 months ago

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

    • @captainlezbianEnglish
      7•7 months ago

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

      • flickerEnglish
        5•7 months ago

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

        • @captainlezbianEnglish
          3•7 months ago

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