Would some one please clue me in on what the hell this is? I'm just a simple Redneck. I have never heard of this term before.
I believe the term refers to being more than just a close friend with a carbon-based life-form which is not a member of homo sapiens.
One such incident in Chicago was immortalized with a song by Johnny and the Leisure Suits, "Moo Moo, I love you, I know you're a cow, but anything will do..." and it goes on the from there.
Reminds me of that CSI episode about folks who enjoyed dressing up in animal costumes. Furries, I believe they were called . . .