Netflix 'Sexy Beasts': A furry dating show?

[Simo]

I've been seeing a lot of talk about this new show, and wanted to see what everyfur thought about it...to me...it looks pretty much like uncanny valley

Might be good for a few laughs, but sheesh...could use better/cuter costuming.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1407669844594642948

 

[Casey Fluffbat]

I agree, most are uncanny. The panda one is decent, but still not the best. They did really go for the beast aspect, but sexy? Eughghgnnnnn.... no

What is uncanny is how it forms over the human facial structure with the 'beast' and looks worse than the sum of it's parts.

Though I might watch if the show did fursuits instead 8P

 

[Kit H. Ruppell]

Holy shit, that is some terrifying imagery.

 

[Mambi]

I agree, most are uncanny. The panda one is decent, but still not the best. They did really go for the beast aspect, but sexy? Eughghgnnnnn.... no

What is uncanny is how it forms over the human facial structure with the 'beast' and looks worse than the sum of it's parts.

Though I might watch if the show did fursuits instead 8P

Watch the show's behind the scenes and interviews and you'll quickly see "sexy" or even moderately attractive isn't a part of their plan on purpose.

They WANT the masks to look "weird and unsettling", so the personality shows through. They'd use a paper bag with graffiti if it wasn't so awkward. In essence, they are perpetuating the idea that "furry=freak", so didn't even try to make them appealing in any way.

In the masked singer, the costumes are supposed to look elabourate and theatrical if anything, but here? Cover the face and see if anyone's uncomfortable.

 

[Troj]

Uncanny, yes, but--credit where credit is due--the prosthetics are very well done!

I always wonder how people tolerate makeup and other crap on their face, though. I imagine I'd find it hot and distracting, and it'd probably detract from the quality of my date.

I'd also seriously question the notion that these prosthetics radically disguise people's physical attributes, because things like physical build, overall face shape, and race can still be easily inferred. The contestants at least know that they aren't dating a FATTY OH NO or someone with a physical disability.

Anywho, I reckon normies definitely aren't allowed to mock furries if they dig the Masked Singer or this show.

 

[kelliegator]

I've seen the trailer and I wish I could unsee that fucking shit. That dolphin lady is going to give me nightmares for the rest of my fucking life.

 

[MatchaDog]

Honestly when I saw it, it reminded me of dnd creatures. It's so weirdly realistic. The most strange portion of the trailer was definitely the clip of them attempting to kiss through all that makeup. However I might just watch it out of curiosity - it's so strange that I'm a little intrigued.

 

[The_biscuits_532]

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And yeah, definitely not helping our public image. Thanks Netflix.

 

[Kumali]

Just in from Slate: https://slate.com/culture/2021/06/sexy-beasts-netflix-dating-show-furry-reaction.html

 

[Starbeak]

I'd say this should have been good with fursuits (Maybe even Mascot-eske costumes) then go to a headless lounge for the reveal at the end of the episode or series (or off camera)

Not into dating shows though but seeing the trailer to this gives me all of the creeps.

 

[Nexus Cabler]

Major respect to the artists and designers for these people. It may seem odd, but still, it's super impressive.

 

[Kinguyakki]

It's. . .weird. I get the idea behind it, it's not so much "furry" as just weird costumes, some of which happen to be animals. I just don't like dating shows, so I'm going to skip this one.

 

[Simo]

Just in from Slate: https://slate.com/culture/2021/06/sexy-beasts-netflix-dating-show-furry-reaction.html

You beat me to posting this!

It's nice to see that a fairly major news/arts/culture site took the time to interview an actual furry about what they thought of the show; have seen similar stories over at Daily Kos, so at least furs are gaining traction and a sympathetic ear on some news/commentary outlets.

 

[Yakamaru]

Gonna skip this one too.

 

[Kumali]

They need to have Extreme Turbo Smash provide the soundtrack.

(What, you've never heard of Extreme Turbo Smash? What the hell is the matter with you?)

 

[Fcomega121]

I've seen the trailer and I wish I could unsee that fucking shit. That dolphin lady is going to give me nightmares for the rest of my fucking life.

So uncanny and terrorific....

I don't even need to watch the video >~<

 

[Lexiand]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1407825751081205767

 

[Jaredthefox92]

I mean, I would presume furries would date just like anyone else in a fandom and share common interests, do we really need a dating show for this sort of thing?

 

[The_biscuits_532]

I mean, I would presume furries would date just like anyone else in a fandom and share common interests, do we really need a dating show for this sort of thing?

From what I've gathered it's a show about normies putting massive amounts of prosthetics on so they all look weird af, meaning looks are bypassed when it comes to choosing partners.

 

[Jaredthefox92]

From what I've gathered it's a show about normies putting massive amounts of prosthetics on so they all look weird af, meaning looks are bypassed when it comes to choosing partners.

Huh, honestly if my girlfriend wasn't a Sonic fan I'd just keep it to myself, if she is well then I could make her a character or something. I feel like furries need to go more mainstream and not try to get special shows like this. Then again, I'm pretty sure these are not actual furries.

 

[Casey Fluffbat]

While these are technically anthropomorphized animals, they aren't furry. They aren't distinctly animals in an anthro form, they human/animal combination.

 

[TyraWadman]

I feel like people are overlooking the point that this is intended as entertainment. At the end of the day, they're getting paid to (pretend) date.

Not sure why furries feel the need to assume anything with an animal head/avatar belongs to/represents them.

 

[Jaredthefox92]

I want a gameshow where we can all be our Sonic Oc's and go stop Dr.Eggman, tragic.

 

[Pomorek]

For me it's plain to see that these masks (well, vast majority of them) aren't really meant to be cutesy but rather weird on purpose, so criticizing them for being uncanny is mistargeted: they're supposed to be uncanny.

Overall, with my love for all things bizarre, this could have been an interesting show to watch, if I was into watching TV to begin with (but I'm not).

 

[Rayd]

the masks are supposed to look weird. it's the entire purpose of the show. i wouldn't necessarily describe it as furry either just because animal masks are involved. but maybe that's just me.