Category Archives: Bears, Bears, Bears!

Fake Bear Fraud: An Exposé

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I’m not sure how many people shared the story with me, of a bunch of guys who thought maybe they’d lever a bunch of money out of their insurance companies, but there were several of you who shared this delightful story about a bunch of greedy, clueless morons. Were they republicans? Was any of them named Don Jr.? Who knows! Just asking questions!

“Hey guys, look at this bear suit I found! I have a great idea!”

Take advice from Frank and Mikey! First, get rid of (or eat) the evidence. Then when you get caught, say it wasn’t you!

A reminder to all fans of panda satire: as I am preparing for a painting show, my time is limited, so from now until August (or so) I’ll only have time to do one new ‘toon a week, (usually on Tuesday) and then for my Thursday post, it will be a round up of relevant ‘toons from the archives. Fun to revisit, and a chance for new readers to acquaint themselves with the cast of characters.

Be the Bear!
Bob T don’t get caught Panda

This Day In History

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More accurately, This Day in PANDA History!

In 1972, the first pandas* arrived at the Smithsonian National Zoo, courtesy of China wishing to gain favor and influence from the US, after Pat Nixon wanted to hug a panda** on a trip to China.

*The first panda (named Su Lin) that came to the US was brought by Ruth Harkness (read the book The Lady and the Panda for a fascinating account of this real life epic adventure story) and eventually went to live his short life at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.

** Who doesn’t want to hug pandas? I ask you! I might have used some creative license with this fact, but Pat was the one who wanted the pandas. Nixon said okay, but they absolutely cannot sleep on the couch, and they are really, really not allowed on the bed.

I am only making some of this up. copyright 2012 -A. Belov

Did you get your taxes done?

The only sure things are Pandas and taxes.

Meanwhile, we R still endangered …

The endangered species act is not a popularity contest!
Guess who’s coming for cuppycakes!!!!
“We are NEVER going to get our security deposit back!!!”
Ruh Roh….

I never get tired of Frank and Mikey stories!

I know it is really scary out in the world right now. I hope my stories of pandas (and other bears) are helping you cope with it all.

Be the Bear
Bob T celebrating the Nixon Pandas Panda

For the foreseeable future, I will only have one new ‘toon each week (generally speaking) but will share a pandapalooza of goodies from the archives on the other regular posting day. We can’t go a whole week with no pandas (or other bears)!

More From The Kit Kat Katastrophe!!!

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Italy is so lovely this time of year…the fields are turning green, the tourists are not yet annoying, the alluring aromas wafting across the countryside: florals, budding grape vines, Kit Kats….wait…what?

Our story continues…

Could these Kit Kats be headed for Katastrophe????

We’ll find out, I guess…

Be the Bear
Bob T I sure could go for a Kit Kat Panda

Yes, the situation is dire, no thanks to Mittens and his henchpersons. I hope the view of Mikey’s butt will cheer you up.

Frankly, my dear, I think Bears would be more useful roaming the airports than…

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…the unqualified ICE agents that have been deployed to some of the major US airports, in the wake of TSA still being unpaid and having to show up for work. Who would you rather see as you rolled up to the gate: ICE or…

Frank and Mikey are extremely qualified to see if you are carrying any cookies or sandwiches.

I don’t have to fly anywhere any time soon, so I hope this is all resolved by the time I do. I’d hate to have to bring my emotional support bears.

Be the Bear!
Bob T come fly with me Panda

I promise I’ll draw some pandas soon(ish) Pinky’s twins are raring to go!

I’m working on a new “toon. It should be ready in 2 weeks…

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Just kidding.

Oh look at the time! Surely I have some bears lying around that I could palm off on you entertain you with while I try to summon the will to live continue with my important work.

Frank and Mikey to the Rescue! (in their inaugural appearance in the Panda Chronicles)

(oh boy are we in trouble)

Send in the bears!
Helloooooo bears!
I like bears.

Frank and Mikey proved to be such entertaining and endearing presences, that I just had to invite them back again.

Guess who’s coming for cuppycakes!!!!
“We are NEVER going to get our security deposit back!!!”
Ruh Roh….

For all of you who wondered why Frank always has a pair of fuzzy dice looped over his ears!

Things feel really bad right now, probably because they are. I really don’t know what is going to happen with all this. Whatever happens, I’m glad you all have been here reading these little flights of fantasy with pandas, cats, and other bears. It means a lot to me to know that I have provided a spot of joy in an otherwise bleak landscape.

Be the Bear
Bob T SEE YOU AT A NO KINGS RALLY ON MARCH 28TH Panda

Bears in the Woods, No! Bears in the Hood!

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Frank and Mikey had something to say today, so I let them… (who argues with bears, except other bears [See: Josie]) so let’s put our paws together for another episode of Bear Talk. (I mean…what’s the alternative? Paying to the attention of the grift and cramming of the Mittens regime?)

What DO bears do in the woods?

Be the Bear!
Bob T I have fuzzy ears too Panda

What is Mittens Trying to Distract us from Now?

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There is so much clownf**kery going on right now, it’s hard to know exactly what Mittens is trying to distract us from. Is he using the ICE invasions and murders in Minneapolis to distract us from making a fool of himself and the USA on the world stage in Davos, or is trying to acquire Greenland by means foul or fouler meant to distract us from whatever incriminating evidence might be in the Epstein files?

It’s all too much of a muchness.

Meanwhile is Bearanice’s sojourn to see Josie — who just happens to live in the nation’s Capitol — an innocent visit from a childhood chum, or is it something much more sinister?

Could Bearanice really be an agent provocateur?

Be the mysterious bear
Bob T I have no idea what’s going on Panda

Why Did The Plane Turn Around?

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So many things coming at us from all angles! And what could be more fun than a bear in a candy shop?

Did you take our little quiz?

Do you want some more options than I had room for on the ‘toon?
How about:
1. Mittens got so mad that the pilot wouldn’t agree to bomb France on the way to Davos, that the pilot said, “Okay! I’m turning the plane around right now if you can’t behave!”
2. The “electrical” problem was one of those “lights on, no one’s home” kind of things
3. Stephen Miller’s coffin latch got stuck and he couldn’t get out when it was time to feed.
4. All the couches on the plane refused to have JD sit on them, and they kept ejecting him.

I could go on…but you probably are wishing I would get on with it and post today’s ‘toon!

So there ya go!

Bee the Bear
Bob T now I’m REALLY mad Panda

Do We Really Need To Endure Three More Years?

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I really don’t know how much more of this we can take.

It’s gonna take a lot of cocoa, little marshymallows and whippy cream to get through this.

Be the Bear
Bob T close to the end of my rope Panda