Meet ‘Toco-san’, the man who spent a whopping $14,000 to transform himself into a ‘human border collie’. Yes, you read that right. He has a rather unique hobby, to say the least. Toco invested a small fortune to create a realistic dog costume, which he primarily wore within the confines of his own home. But after spending countless hours sitting in a cage dressed as a border collie and being led around on a leash, he decided to take his act to the park, hoping to mingle with some “real dogs”.
A Dog’s A Man’s Best Friend… Or So They say!
Despite gaining attention online and splurging on his canine attire, Toco’s encounters with actual dogs have been less than enthusiastic. In fact, they seem rather uninterested in his dog-like appearance. Toco expressed his disappointment, stating, “They seemed a little surprised and unfortunately, they did not treat me as an equal.” It appears that his plan to befriend dogs has hit a roadblock.
There is Still Hope
However, Toco has not lost hope. Instead of seeking companionship from real dogs, he now hopes to find solace in the company of fellow ‘therians’. A therian is someone who believes they are something other than human in a non-biological sense. Toco shared his desire, saying, “I think it would be great if someone like this existed. I would like to meet them.” Unfortunately, his search for like-minded individuals has yet to yield any results. The quest continues.
Why a Border Collie?
When it comes to his choice of a border collie, Toco had practical reasons in mind. He selected this breed because their size allows the costume to fit a human comfortably. Let’s face it, he wouldn’t exactly pass for a dachshund or a Chihuahua, would he? Toco explained, “I made it a Collie because it looks real when I put it on. I thought that a big animal close to my size would be good – considering that it would be a realistic model, so I decided to make it a dog.”
The Public Have Spoken
Now, some might find Toco’s hobby a little peculiar, and his YouTube videos often attract judgmental comments. However, Toco remains unfazed by the criticism. He simply states, “I’m just sad that people can think that. I love animals and enjoy play-acting like a collie. This is my hobby, so I will carry on.”
Toco-san’s journey as a ‘human border collie’ has been met with mixed results. While he may not have found acceptance from real dogs, he still holds out hope for finding companionship among fellow therians. Despite facing judgment and skepticism, Toco remains committed to his unique hobby. Whether you find it bizarre or fascinating, one thing is certain, the next time you take a stroll in the park and see a dog, I bet you do a double take to see if it’s Toco-san! If you like this content, click here to follow our profile for more incredible stories.
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