Why/how did you decide your fursona's species?
- When I asked people what species they thought fit me, pretty much everyone said a cat. Most of them said I should be a black cat because of my personality, but there was one suggestion for a Russian Blue. While working at an animal shelter I realized that both cats stood out to me more than other colors/markings, and I really loved the Blues especially. Cats do really fit my personality; I'm pretty aloof, loyal to only one person, I only like attention when I want it, i'm pretty timid like some of the cats i've seen in the shelter, I love eating/sleeping/being lazy, I can be curious, I dislike getting wet unless it's for hygiene needs (bathing, washing hands, etc), I mew/meow, and have other cat-like behaviors, etc. So finally after about 10 long years of going through 'sona after 'sona trying to find something that clicks I finally made one that's perfect!
Is there a reason or meaning behind their name?
- Strangerous means Strange and Dangerous, which is how people seem to perceive me. Strange because i'm a dark, shy, socially-akward, nerdy loner that doesn't speak much, and I love things like violent video games/horror movies/clowns/gore/etc. And Dangerous because i'm not the type of person that's easy to approach and you never really know what i'm thinking, it's like people just don't know how to take me. Needless to say I get my fair share of dirty looks even though I think I look pretty normal... I've been told things like i'm 'ominous, forbidding, unnerving, creepy, and weird'. And as a kid i've heard things like "it's those quiet kids you gotta watch out for, you never know when they're gonna snap" or flat out "you're gonna be the next Columbine" just because i'm a loner 'goth'.
Did you just stick with natural animal colors, or did you have a reason for picking other colors?
- Natural colors. Greyish and blackish with yellow eyes. Picked the colors specifically because I love Batman and they were supposed to loosely be based off of his grey/black costume.
Do you have any distinguishing markings on your fursona? If so, what are they, and why?
- Toony skull markings on her face because i've loved skulls ever since I was little. I used to collect lots of skull stuff and i've even gone by the name Skullkid before. They're also my favorite thing to draw! And 'eye spots' above her eyes, like huskies have since my first 'sona was one. The other markings have no significance.
Does your fursona's personality match your own, or is it different?
- Nope, she's me.
Does your fursona have a back story different from your own past?
- Again nope, though I never really thought about giving her a back story, but if she had one it'd be mine.
How much is your fursona like you? Do you share the same interests? Did you include any of your personal flaws in your fursona, or are they an "idealized" version of you?
- Very much, she's just me in cat form. I added in my glasses since i'm near-sighted, and my build since i've got 'a few extra pounds'. I left out my scars and acne though.