Jesse Watters sparred with a man dressed as a raccoon on Monday’s episode of ‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ over whether children should be allowed to participate in ‘fur’ competitions. .

Mr. Watters invited a man named David Kanaska to discuss Florida’s “Child Protection Law,” which prohibits minors from attending the convention. The Fox host asked why he and other “furs” resented Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for keeping children away from what he called “sexual” events. Asked. (Related: DeSantis signs bill to ban children’s drag shows)

Kanashka, 32, said she dresses up as an animal for “fun” and hopes to bring joy to others’ lives through it. He claimed that other furs he knew had talent for art.

“I hope it’s fun for the people around me too. The joy of being able to put a smile on people’s faces is the only reason I love doing this job.” I know that the furs in particular are good at art, dance, theater performance and all.”

Watters then changed the subject to a video of him being spanked with fur.

“What’s going on with the butt spanking at the competition?” Mr. Watters asked.

Kanashka said the spanking took place in a restaurant near the fur competition. He argued that spanking a customer was a “Germanic tradition” in restaurants. He denied that he wanted his children to see fur getting spanked.

“For me personally, no. I think it’s definitely an adults-only environment for that,” Kanashka said. “But the fur customs themselves have nothing to do with it. The furry conventions themselves are really about bringing communities and people together. You know, many of us are Not very sociable… uh, uh.

Mr. Watters asked why the children’s inability to participate in the Games mattered. David argued that the practice was not inherently sexual.

“Personally, I think it’s a great way to get everyone involved, regardless of age. It’s nothing. There’s nothing inherently sexual about these practices. And there are panels where you can learn how to make dances, there are variety shows and all kinds of shows, but it’s not sexual, it has nothing to do with it,” Kanashka said.

Kanashka argued the group was trying to avoid legal issues and was prone to denigration.

“So I don’t think there’s going to be much backlash. But I mean, I could be wrong. My understanding is, uh, my understanding is that this treaty is a slam dunk of possible existence in law.” We just want to avoid a certain legal gray area.Oh, it’s, you know.We’re misunderstood as a group, and uh, it’s so easy to smear us.”

“Do you ever blame yourself for being misunderstood? You’re the one dressed as a raccoon,” Watters replied.