These days, it’s not just news programs and debates where candidates try to get as much air time as they can! Yep, they all strive to get on as many talk shows as possible, so that voters see their “real people” (or is that “panda?”) sides.
And what better talk show is there, than Mehitabel Tonite!?
Mehitabel knows how to get to the heart of the matter with her guests, don’t you think?
Be the Bear,
Bob T. Panda
Unnamed sources have hacked into princess Pinky’s twidder and insta-pand accounts to steal her personal photos and um…we have uh… “obtained” them and share them here. Is Pinky jumping the gun by taking her photograph HERE????!!!???
You might remember this shocking photo from last week’s post:
I’m sorry, but this seems like Pinky is taking liberties…again!!!
I know you can now take your own White House selfie, but do they let pandidates pose in the White House so they can look more presidential? This seems like an unfair advantage. They might ban selfies with the Pres himself, so does this disqualify Pinky? Hmmm?
Mei should not be getting all excited like this in her condition!
Stay tuned! Pinky is on a roll!
Be the Bear,
Bob T. Panda
It’s Friday! and it is Fabulous and Furry!
I had mixed feelings about making any kind of commentary about the death murder of Cecil the lion. I have friends and acquaintances who hunt for food, but killing a living creature just to put his head on the wall seems so very wrong in so many ways. I couldn’t find anything to make a lighthearted cartoon about, because, as John Stewart accurately said after the murder of 9 people in a South Carolina church recently. “There’s just nothing funny about this.” But the pandas all gathered around me, and reminded me of this important concept, and so I did a drawing in tribute to the endangered among us, on two feet as well as four.
And now, on with our regularly scheduled pandas….News from the panda front in San Diego is a little sad, but not totally unexpected. Bai Yun is 24 years old and they decided to give her one more chance to have another cub, as hormonally she was…um…ready. The SDZ folks announced today that Bai Yun is not Pregnant.
I’m sure in some ways, both she and Mr Wu are relieved. The Wu self gets to remain her baby boy forever, and given his attitude about cute cub proliferation, he is probably especially relieved.
Please refer any questions to Mr Wu’s legal team.
Are you now, or have you ever been a panda?
Thank goodness Bee the Bear still has her magical wand from the last adventure.
Uh oh. All is not well in Pandyland!
Hope you are having a wonderful summer, and not burning in a raging brush or forest fire. Or experiencing earthquakes or tsunamis. Or anything bad. Just saying.
Be the Bear,
Bob T Panda
PS: notice how I didn’t say anything about the #GOPdebate last night.
This. Is. Really. Too. Much.
Oh…well, they did say it was okay now to take selfies in the White House.
The parents of daughters never have a really easy time of it, do they?
And one of Pinky’s fan’s who wanted to remain anonymous, sent us this photo that they obtained by following Pinky herself, as Pinky toured the White House with her minions. Measuring for curtains, perhaps? Check with Pinky’s proposed Secretary of Interior Decorating.
Perhaps POTUS is on the phone to Mei Xiang, even as we watch.
Oh Dear… What has Pinky Done now? Are you allowed in there, honey? Where’s your mommee?
“Dis room would look so much bedder in pink”
Where, indeed.
Be the Bear,
Bob T. Panda
Editor’s Note: We would like to say in advance, that if there are any technical difficulties in tomorrow night’s Republican Debates, that neither Pinky, nor the Panda Kindergarten had anything to do with them. Or the minions. Just saying.
It kind of makes sense that it COULD have been the National Zoo Director, as he’s been calling Pinky’s mom a LOT lately. But it wasn’t. So if it isn’t the zoo director calling Mei Xiang, then just who is it?
It’s way, WAY, better than that.
After all, this is now allowed….
This number is unlisted….
Oh my. what has Pinky done now?
Be the Bear,
Bob T. Panda
*Fabulous Furry Friday salutes the Wee Wu Self! (*Thank you and a cuppycake to Stevi G. for coining that descriptive phrase about the wu self! It’s perfect.)
Since recently we saluted the Meihems on the occasion on their second birthday, This week we will salute Mr. Wu, who is no longer two, or at least Mr. Wu, no longer “wee” is now turning three. Really, the poetry police should be here any minute. Should I give you full credit for this rhyme, Stevi?
I will try to find some Wu-toons that have not been rebroadcast lately, but you know I love the Wu self so much, I show his cartoons whenever I can.
Here are a selection from each of Wu’s adventures, which (beware, advertisement coming) can be found in his very own book, The Panda Chronicles Book 4: The Book of Wu. You know you want it!
Mr Wu’s first adventure with the rascally panda kindergarten, saw him sail the high seas in his little donut floaty. Which is pretty funny, because Mr Wu would avoid baths at all costs.
Yo ho ho and a bottle of boo beer!
And then there was the time Mr. Wu built an airplane (with the help of the panda kindergarten…
Will the panda kindergarten get it put together before Bai Yun gets home?
But once safely on the ground (not to mention grounded for life) Mr Wu’s resolve to not get mixed up with the pandy kindy did not last long…
Fanmail from some Flounder?
Voices in the night, a ladder, a letter…adios…
Wu’s next big adventure was The Wizard of Wu…
We’re in for it now, Binky!
Hang on to your hats, kids, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride!
And finally, It’s a Wu-nderful Life graced these pages…
Thank goodness Bee the Bear still has her magical wand from the last adventure.
This one was a real tear-jerker….
So, now you know, if you don’t have Mr. Wu’s book already, you need it, right? There will be more from Pinky’s presidential campaign next week, but today, let’s celebrate Mr.wu’s Birthday, just a couple of days ago on July 29th!
Be the Bear,
Bob T. Panda
Really, it is getting extremely…um…naughty pandish around here. Princess Pinky is on a rampage, getting on 60 Minutes, being interviewed by Oprah…where will it all end????
And now, Mr Wu, who has always been such a good little panda, at least in comparison to Princess Pinky, is giving unauthorized news reports on ZooNooz. Okay, so Mr. Wu went on a whole bunch of adventures with the panda kindergarten, and all, but now that he’s gotten a good job as Inspector Panda’s assistant, we thought that he would walk the straight and narrow.
Even the real life Mr. Wu has been a bit of a bad boy lately. Taking a page from his brother Yun Zi the destroyer, no doubt!
An election recap from Mr. Wu…
Perhaps Mr. Wu has been hanging out with Pinky just a little too much.
Be the Bear,
Bob T Panda
By the way, not only is today Mr wu’s actual Birthday, it is also World Tiger Day! Mehitabel says Huzzah! Here are some bonus tiger cartoons to celebrate the day!
Much better to take a selfie with pandas!
You know we’re just kidding about this, right?
The Meihems have long memories and have definitely not forgotten that little incident a while back, nor have they completely forgiven Pinky for it. So, it is no wonder that they have snuck out the back door of Pinky’s campaign headquarters, formed their own political consultancy (Meihem 2 Timing Political Consultants at your service!) and offered to help Bob with his campaign fundraising.
What could possibly go wrong?
And who is this mysterious ally of whom they speak?
I am happy to say that I have de-Pinkyied my headlines, at least for now. The Pinky is very, very tricky. I must be on my guard.
Be the Bear,
Bob T. Panda
We have some late breaking news from Pinky’s Committee to elect Pinky President. Personally, I don’t think I should do anything to encourage her further, but her attorneys are telling me that I have to post this. I think that little panda needs to be sent to her room with no internet connection. What do you think?
If I were a panda…yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda, yaaaaa….oh wait… I AM a panda!
But earlier this week, Theodore Bikel, the actor who immortalized the role of Tevya in Fiddler on the Roof, died, so I fought it was appropriate that Fabulous Furry Friday have an encore presentation of the cartoons that the role inspired.
Today, you are a bear.
…if I were a panda, yadda dah dah da- da- da- AAARGH! I can’t stop!!!!!
And somewhere, Theodore Bikel is spinning in his grave….
I am not that kind of bear!
Be the Bear,
Bob T. Panda
It’s not fair …the cry of Nihilists everywhere, is being heard in the halls of The Institute for Contemporary Panda Satire, as Bob wanders around, telling anyone who will listen to him, about how he has been replaced by Mr. Wu (Mr. Wu!!!) as co-host for ZooNooz’s flagship news broadcast.
It’s just not fair!
Editor’s note: Late breaking news!!!! We have just learned that Princess Pinky has gotten herself onto the news show, 60 Minutes. Where will all this unfair, free publicity end? We just don’t know!
What to do, what to do….this is a dilemma, no mistake about that!
Perhaps the Meihems can help…
Meanwhile, Pinky is still hacking into my computer, but I may have figured out a way to de-Pinky it. Stay tuned!
The light bulb thing still works, doesn’t it? I look very presidential here, don’t you think?
Be the Bear,
Bob T. Panda
BTW: We would be very remiss if we did not mention that it is Mama Mei Xiang’s 17th birthday! Huzzah! Now Pinky, could you just be a good little panda for one day and celebrate someone other than Pinky?