Yes, you read that right. Convicted criminal, racist, and bigot, Joe Arpaio, must have had some time on his hands as he recorded a welcome message for the furry convention in Arizona.
In a video announcement posted Wednesday, Arpaio sent his well-wishes.
In case you're not aware, the furry community is an internet subculture of people who role-play as anthropomorphic animal characters. Some furries merely chat online in animal character, others meet up in real life wearing “fursuits,” and still others participate in “yiffing,” which is when you have sex while dressed as an animal.
In the video, Arpaio begins “Hey, good luck organizing the Arizona Furry convention,” though he pronounces it “Fury,” suggesting he's not totally certain what he's been asked to talk about. It's “for animal lovers,” he adds by way of explanation.
“I've always loved animals, fought those that abused animals, and will continue to do so,” he continues. “In any event, have a great convention.”
“As far as what animal I would like to be, I'm kind of partial to dogs,” he says after a pause as if responding to a question included in the video request. “But I love all animals. Thanks.”
Arpaio told AZCentral.com that he didn’t know what he was talking about in the video and that he accepted the request because he is, as confirmed in the video, “a big animal lover.”
