A man who spent a significant amount of money has been left heartbroken after real dogs avoided and refused to play with him at the park.
The Japanese man identified as Toco had spent millions on ultra-realistic costume to look like dog due to his undying love for the animal.
However, despite spending such amount of millions of money, he was disappointed to find out that other dogs did not treat him as an equal.
In an interview with The Sun, Toco expressed his disappointment, stating,
“They seemed a little surprised, and unfortunately, they did not treat me as an equal.”
He reacted to words from critics as he insisted that he will carry on with his passion for roleplaying.
He said, “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 hinted that he is now searching for other therians (People who identify as non-human species) to connect with.
Japanese man who spent $20,000 (N17M) to transform himself into dog
Recall Hitgist reported that In a truly bizarre move, a Japanese man by the name of Toco recently spent a staggering $20,000 (N17M) to transform himself into a border collie.
Yes, you heard that right – he actually became a dog. Toco achieved this extraordinary feat by purchasing a hyperrealistic dog costume created by a Japanese company called Zeppet.
After spending 40 days crafting this intricate disguise, Toco finally had the opportunity to step out into the world as a dog and take his first-ever walk in public.
Filming his experience for his official YouTube channel, Toco ventured out into the streets, fully embracing his newfound identity. As he strolled along, something pretty interesting happened… he made friends with some of the other canines. Passers-by and their furry companions were captivated by Toco’s realistic appearance, the lifelike features of his costume and realistic movements to those of an actual dog. It was almost as if they couldn’t tell that he was, in fact, a human in disguise.
In written notes explaining his unusual transformation, Toco revealed that his desire to become a dog had been with him since childhood. Perhaps fueled by a deep admiration for these loyal and playful creatures, he longed to experience life from their perspective.
By hiding his human identity, Toco hoped to avoid the judgment and scrutiny that often accompanies unconventional choices. While some may find Toco’s decision perplexing or even absurd, it’s important to remember that individuality comes in many forms.
Toco says he hides his human identity because he doesn’t want to be judged by people he knows.
“I don’t want my hobbies to be known, especially by the people I work with,” he told the Daily Mail last year.
“They think it’s weird that I want to be a dog. For the same reason why I can’t show my real face.”
“I rarely tell my friends because I am afraid they will think I am weird,’ he said in a separate interview with the Mirror.
“My friends and family seemed very surprised to learn I became an animal.”
In a clip of his first outdoor walk, which took place in September in his backyard, rather than in public, Toco said he felt “nervous and a little scared”.
“I’m very nervous,” he said in the video.
“Do you remember your dreams from when you are little? You want to be a hero or a wizard
“I remember writing in my grade school graduation book that I wanted to be a dog and walk outside.”
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