It has been something of a dilemma of how to advance the ongoing story of the life of the pandas who grew up at the US Zoos, who have been the mainstay of The Panda Chronicles (Mr Wu: ahem!!!) after all the stories about Mr. Wu, of course. (Mr. Wu: that’s more like it) I mean, how can Pinky be a mother while she is still a self centered teenager? What has transpired is a jumbled narrative that is unmoored in time and place.
It is what it is. Happy Birthday, PPJ!
This isn’t a dream…it’s a nightmare!
And so, Princess Pinky Jr. has continued to pop in and out of the ‘toons like an alternate reality. Reality has not been all it’s cracked up to be, after all.
Be the Bear Bob T is not currently fond of reality Panda
And for those of you who follow the fine art side of the Pandasphere…
So, I have been on a top secret mission to Iceland and Scotland, but alas, there are no pandas remaining in Scotland, although I did see a cow or two that looked like they might be distant relations. I was attending an art retreat, about an hour outside of Edinburgh. It was fabulous! As soon as I get organized (ha ha ha ha ha!) and scan the drawings I did in my sketch books, I will share them, most likely over on Substack, where I am Friendly to Bears. (because of course I am.)
So, it was Tai Shan’s bear-day this week, and he turned 21! But I was not making panda satire back when he was a cubby so I only have a couple references of him in the ‘toons.
This is one of my favorites:
oops.Oh Princess Pinky, mom has a trick or two up her paw, I think…Beware, the power of the paw!Pinky answers difficult questions from the press in her own way.Could Mama Mei Xiang really be contemplating letting Pinky loose on the pandy kindy?Never say “No” to a Pinky!
I knew there was a reference somewhere about Tai giving Pinky her magical wand!
Anyway, back to work next week with some new ‘toons for your enjoyment!
Be the bear, Everyone! Bob T waiting for “IT” to happen Panda
Our good friend Maria Panda posted a ‘toon from one of our books, showing Pinky heading off to summer camp. As Pinky’s twins Four and Five are about to go off to CampGrandMei later this week, we thought we better take a little trip down memory lane!
Is it a good thing that I can’t remember some of my own story lines?
What could be in a letter to Pinky?Mei is certainly ready for summer vacation, but maybe Bubba needs some summer duds!Unhand my Banky Pig!What a wonderful surprise! Um…NOT!!!!Pinky is going on an adventure!Pinky: after all, i AM a icon!!!!C’est Moi?How about that!
Well, I know there is more to this story and I will look for it for our next Panda Chronicles Archive extravaganza. Until next time, when we hope to have a new ‘toon for Thursday, …
Of course now, The Panda House, at least as regarding Pinky, Bubba, and Bikkie, is more of a magical concept than an actual place, since now Binky Li and QB live in the REAL Panda House. But in my mind, Pinky, Bubba, and Bikkie will always live in that Panda House with their Mommee and Daddy (MX: Oh, thanks a LOT!)
Since Pinky’s birthday (Pinky: a BIG nashunal holiday!!!) is on Saturday, We will unveil Pinky’s new “Starter Pack” image today, along with a link to one of her products on RedBubble, the place that I make my designs available on stuff you can buy for your very own. It’s a fun way to support Panda Satire! (Ask and mebbee you will receive!)
But since today is Bikkie’s actual birthday, we must (we must, we must!) share some of our favorite snippets of stories about Bikkie, and of course, his beloved Mister Poppee!
Happy Bearday, Biscuit!
I guess all the pandas are going to want their own Starter Packs. Watch for them through the fall. I have so many ideas*.
Be the Bear Bob T *well, if we survive that is, Panda
A Panda Chronicles faithful reader shared this little snippet of a Meta A.I. reaction to my post of my “Fat Bear Week” Starter Pack. I thought it was kind of funny, but your mileage may vary. Here it is for your enjoyment/edification/outrage or whatever:
“Bob T Panda’s post suggests they’ve created something new, but details are scarce. The reactions indicate 57 people engaged with the post: 16 likes, 27 loves, and 14 haha reactions. Given the enthusiastic response, especially with 27 loves, it’s likely something creative or meaningful. Without more context, it’s hard to say what exactly it is, but it seems people are impressed or entertained. I’m here to help with a wide range of topics, from answering questions and providing information to generating texts and ideas. I can assist with creative tasks like writing stories or brainstorming, offer insights on various subjects, or simply chat about everyday life. What specific aspect of my work would you like to know more about?”
I could definitely add some editorial comments to Meta’s A.I. B.S., but I’ll leave that up to you.
Okay, I’m not really on vacation, it’s just that some days I don’t get the things done that I think I will. Meanwhile, over at the Substack, I posted the whole story of Ping being targeted by the evil ICE. The second installment drops soon today.
But it IS the Panda Birthday Season, and we do have some important Panda Birthdays looming, so I’ll just take a little dive into the archives and pull up a few things!
Guess who has a birthday in August?
Pinky: if you guessed any bear other than me, try again.
There must be cake!Oh dear….are you going to leave her there?Is this any way to treat our Nation’s most adorable icon?Pinky needs stuff and she needs it now!And it was ever thus….Meihem, not Mayhem.
Remember when Six and Sebben’s older sisters were Pinky’s nemesis?
I was really afraid this was going to happen.What is Pinky reading?
Don’t make Pinky mad!
Be the Bear Bob T I’ll probably have some new ‘toons next week Panda
It was too sunny to finish today’s ‘toon, but at least we already know that PPJ has vanquished the evil Ice Maiden and that Ping is safe. We’ll have a little epilogue next week, but for now enjoy these ‘toons from the archive, and rest easy in the knowledge that I decided not to stress myself out today.
Should Pandas pay their own way?Our corporate organizational flow chart…What cats are reading at the beach this summer!There must be cake!It’s Shark Week at the panda kindergarten! Roar!!!!This number is unlisted….The parents of daughters never have a really easy time of it, do they?
Sigh…happier times, which we really need to remember, right? Keep resisting, keep fighting for truth, justice, and The Way of the Panda.
It was another one of those weeks. Between getting a bit of a cold — first one since covid—and trying to get my tax stuff mailed in (why, oh why?) I didn’t quite get today’s ‘toon done. It will definitely be ready for next week, so in the meantime, I thought I’d pull out some of my Pinky’s greatest hits.
Remember, once an icon, always an icon. It’s not just common sense, it’s the LAW!
Pinky forebber!
oops.Oh Princess Pinky, mom has a trick or two up her paw, I think…Pinky tests her powers….Pinky answers difficult questions from the press in her own way.
Pinky at her poof-iest!
Could Mama Mei Xiang really be contemplating letting Pinky loose on the pandy kindy?If only it was this easy…
I want to acknowledge that weeks (are you sure it hasn’t been years) since Mittens came back into power have been extremely hard, and it’s easy to slip into dark thoughts. I am constantly ricocheting back and forth between oh look! the sun is out and I have leftover pizza, and all is lost! F45 is going to steal every penny in the treasury and murder all sorts of people who don’t deserve it, and, and, and…
It’s a struggle to keep on the path, but hopefully a large dose of baby Pinky will help.
I’m so glad you are all here with me.
Be the Bear Bob T is still listening to Taylor Swift Panda
it’s really kind of amazing how nonchalant everyone in F45 2.0 is over the mishandling of sensitive, maybe classified information. not surprising of course, (can you say boxes of classified documents in a public bathroom?) especially from the butter emails party, but here we are.
can you imagine how upset they’d be to realize that someone in china was listening into their calls/text chats?
let’s find out, shall we?
Huzzah for Wisconsin, electing Justice Susan Crawford to their Supreme Court, despite elmer moose’s blatant attempt to buy the election. and get a load of his whinnying about how it was probably bought by George Soros for the libs. I’m still waiting for my 2020 checks! Huzzah for Cory Booker talking for over 25 hours about all that is going on and what people are suffering from F45’s rampaging about the government.
Pinky had some thoughts she wanted to share about the (hopefully) arriving pandas to the Pandiego Zoo later this year. I say hopefully, because as we know, many things can go wrong between now and then, so while I’m keeping my fingers crossed and my thoughts hopeful, I’m not all in on positivity, if you take my meaning.
Isn’t it reassuring that Pinky is so consistent in her viewpoint?
