What is kinning?

Kinning is a practice within the online fandom community where individuals liken themselves to a fictional character or animal, often based on shared traits, personality characteristics, or physical attributes. This can involve adopting the name, behaviors, and traits of the character or animal they feel a strong affinity towards.

Kinning can provide a sense of identity, belonging, and comfort for those who participate in it. It allows individuals to explore different aspects of themselves and express their interests and emotions through their chosen character or animal.

However, it's important to note that kinning is a highly personal and subjective experience, and individuals should be respectful of others' identities and boundaries when discussing or engaging in kinning-related activities.