ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Fursona (fandom)

So imagine you really like animals and you like to draw or create stories about them. Sometimes you might not feel like just drawing a regular animal, so you create your own special animal character. Your special animal character is called your "fursona" because it's like your own personal animal version of yourself.

Fursonas are really popular in a group of people called the "furry fandom". This is a group of people who love everything about animals, from drawing them to imagining what it would be like to be one. They also like to dress up in costumes that make them look like their fursonas. It's like they are pretending to be their animal character for a while.

Having a fursona can be really fun because it lets you express yourself in a unique and creative way. You can choose any animal you like and give it your own personality and interests. Some people even make up entire backstories for their fursonas!

But it's important to remember that fursonas are just imaginary characters. They don't represent who you are in real life, and you shouldn't let them control your actions or behavior. It's also important to respect other people's fursonas and not make fun of them or judge them for their choices.