6:29 pm - 01/23/2013
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“Honey, I Think I’m A Cat”
I’ve fallen down an internet k-hole these past few days that I’m not sure I’ll ever crawl out of. My topic of interest? People who think they are real animals or imaginary beings trapped in human bodies. They call themselves “otherkin.” Or more specifically in the case of people who think they are animals, “transspecies.” Because a nice girl and a mean lady are fighting in me always, I find it equal parts sad and hilarious.
Like legitimately marginalized communities, they like to hang out on the internet, especially Tumblr. Here is a fairly thorough explanation of the “possible” causes of the otherkin identity. Here is an excerpt from the “about me” page of a popular otherkin Tumblr called “Transcats“:
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...but some of these people might legit think they're unicorns or rabbits or whatever and be in need of serious psychiatric help, and thus should not be mocked. :\
I don't know if she was an otherkin, but yeah.
err, I should mention I only did that in PE and didn't just run around the school like that..
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i'm sure there is
These push brooms are trapped in the bodies of dogs.
the hat, vest, gloves, everything
http://p-pardus.tumblr.com/post/4118599
fuck you bitch, i'm a cat. i know how to climb a tree.
what does that mean?
This is killing me lol.
This is too much.
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