 This was inspired by the show Weird, True & Freaky and the episode on people who modify their bodies to be like animals. Leonine
Jackson’s leonine appearance–the flowing, golden locks, contacts that made his eyes look feline, and tattoos that mimicked fur–always turned heads. People stared as he passed them, jaws slack. Some even pointed. Rude much? But Jackson had learned to ignore those people. Their reaction was usually harmless and a small price to pay to live his truth. Plus, there was an online community of others who understood. They were also animals trapped in a human’s body, foxes, wolves, rabbits, dogs, and felines like him. Alone, they were considered freaks, but together they were family. Find out more about the April A to Z blog challenge, and check out the other participants!
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4/13/2014 03:00:58 pm
If you find your family and your "truth" in a group of "freaks" so be it! What matters is how happy one is...it does take nerves of steal to stand alone and follow your true path. That being said, I have to admit I would stare at someone with a leonine appearance if they were around me. Hard not to, human curiosity and all o_o 4/13/2014 03:11:21 pm
It takes a lot of guts to take a step towards what you feel inside. Nice one. 4/13/2014 10:08:42 pm
Sorry I've gotten so behind on getting to your posts! I had a really hard time this week, since it was the first week of the new school year in Japan. Anyway, I'm back now, haha. 4/13/2014 10:58:25 pm
Glad there are others to support him, but I would still think freak... 4/14/2014 12:22:04 am
I love the word leonine and the whole concept of people who feel like they are animals stuck in human form. It's sad, but makes for cool stories. It's no weirder than people wanting sex changes, which is totally normal these days. 4/14/2014 01:19:16 am
An interesting word to choose and a great way of describing the meaning. I find it fascinating that people do certain things that are different from others and we automatically label them freaks. Then the freaks band together because they've found like minded people. After time, maybe, the freaks aren't considered freaks anymore. Of course, it could take several lifetimes for that to happen. 4/14/2014 03:36:20 am
I love the idea of tattoos that look like fur! 4/14/2014 03:40:39 am
They're family. So the lion might actually lie down with the lamb?
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4/14/2014 04:48:14 am
whoa! that was a fabulous piece. i like the lesson here. 4/14/2014 09:57:19 am
I enjoy your creativity. I never know where you're heading with these flash fiction bits. Great job. 4/15/2014 02:11:13 am
@Kim, There are. There are times when TV teaches you something. ;) 4/15/2014 03:33:30 am
Now why do I have the CSI episode FUR AND LOATHING stuck in my head while reading this?! LOL 4/20/2014 02:48:23 am
LOL Because it kind of fits. Furries (think that's the term) are a community of people with a similar interest. Leave a Reply. |
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