I didn't catch your comment about the furries until now.
I thought furries were made up for a CSI episode. Imagine my surprise when my friend's roommate (who he was potentially trying to set me up with) starts telling me about preparing for "con". I assumed it was ComicCon but he starts talking about the Furry Convention (matter of factly) and describes what they do....and then went to his room and pulled out one of his fursuits for me to admire. He told me that if I wanted, he would suit up so that I could pet him because he knows women love to pet cuddly things.