Public mall fursuit outing in downtown Bothell Part 2 of 2

Got together with a few friends and invaded the downtown area of Bothell, Washington in fursuit. It's really a neat little area with a few blocks of strip-mall type stores and a real at-home community feel. It was a blast to get out there and our reception was great! One of the great things about walking around downtown Bothell is the number of props to mess around with, from hand-painted wood carvings that look like people to rocks that have very furry-looking plaques on them.

We put quite a few smiles on people's faces that afternoon and got more than a few quizzical looks and car horns alike but it was great to spread some furry cheer on what was a fairly gloomy and rainy day. This was our first time in suit in our hometown and something we'd love to do again!

Featuring in suit: Kijani Lion, Ithabise, Scout Fox (Drewfus T. Fox)

Stores Visited: (spread across both videos)

Mills Music
Main Street Ale House
Blooming Nails and Spa
Countryside Donut House
Hillcrest Bakery

About a year ago when I first entered the furry fandom I watched a lot of public fursuiting videos on Youtube like this one and they always brought a smile to my face and were very inspiring to me as a future suiter. Now it feels good to be able to contribute some of my own!

And as always thanks for watching!

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[Missladywithaplus]

that darker brown lion wearing a badge, do you always have to wear a badge with you're picture on it when you're in public like going to a store or something? Just wondering.

[lionking300]

@Missladywithaplus No, it's not a requirement or anything, but I've found that wearing a badge when going out in public helps with those instances where people ask what your name is :) The only time a badge is required is at a convention, to prove you paid your membership.

[ArbiterWolf13]

awsome fursuits! :D

when your fursuiting are you supposed to be always silent?

[lionking300]

@ArbiterWolf13 It's up to the individual, but the general rule is to stay in character you should not have a human voice coming out of your suit, and that is the rule I follow. The exception is if your character has a very good moving jaw that articulates with you, so the voice can be part of your character. What you want to avoid is a voice coming out and no jaw moving as that is quite creepy. And it's much more fun to use gestures and pantomime to communicate ;)

[totaljuice]

Looks like you guys had loads of fun, lol.

Being a new fursuiter, your videos have been really inspiring. :3

And just out of curiosity, did you guys have to call or something prior to entering the places you went?

[lionking300]

@totaljuice Hey there, and welcome to the wonderful world of fursuiting! In our case for this video we did not call since it's an outdoor strip mall with lots of little shops, but if you're going to a bigger establishment or major mall you need to call in advance to make sure it's okay. Many, of not most, enforce a no-mask policy (particular if indoors) and they will ask you to leave if not cleared beforehand. Most festivals/community events are fine though, families and kids love us there :)

[Wannabewolf232]

Omg! The first thing I'm doing when I get my fursuit is I'm going for a fursuit outing. I bet people won't know a dragon wolf hybrid when they see one :D

[alectricfoxx]

"Two cats and a rat" You have to be kidding me that guy didn't recognize ya as an Arctic Fox. Question: What in the world possessed you Zuiters to go out on such a rainy day?

Answer: So we may bring more sunshine into your life.

And you all surely did fur me. Thanks! yep yip yip =^.^=

[MyFurrylove]

is the fox (or white rat XD) a girl? cuz at the end i saw a girl with black ears like the fox

[Knotzya]

THREE DOLLAAAHHH

[Bluemewn]

You...you're just sad.

LOL I love in oly Washington :p

[tdickensheets]

Why I don't them in Seattle?

[TheMysticMage]

It's awesome how nobody judged you or gave you funny looks or anything lol I like that town.

[MoonlightBlackwolf]

i luuuuuuv the fursuits!!!!! luckly my grandpa use to make costumes like Sylvester the cat and Hobbes from Calvin and Hobbes, so soon i shal be joining the fursuit fandom!!!!!! :3