op of the original tweet here there are SO many examples in the replies
Furries are the last hope for our wretched society and every furry is braver than any marine and they deserve respect
I imagine the harrowing trials of a doctoral degree or a job in engineering might cultivate the kind of fiber in a person that also allows them to unapologetically be themselves. Certainly most of the college professors I’ve met have no room left for giving a fuck.
Alternatively, assuming that neurodivergent people are both overrepresented in STEM and an important part of the furry community, there might be a correlation.
Certainly a highly esteemed career is conducive to being able to afford a fursuit.
the impulse to hide what I’m doing at my computer still sits so deep even tho I’m literally never looking at anything objectionable , the door will open and I’ll hurry to close the page like oh fuck no one can know I’m looking at the Wikipedia page for the Balkans
