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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.

Are YOUR Taxes Done Yet?

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If not, what are you doing HERE?

Here are some ‘toons from Aprils past! Have fun then get back to work!

The secret lives of the wild panda!
Let the WHAT out of the bag?
Lamentations of Luddites lay waste to Linguini.
This was way too much fun. :o)
Do you smell smoke?
Well, bless her heart!

Be the Bear
Bob T my taxes are done Panda

Give me a break, give me a break…

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I have often said I can’t remember anything short term any more because my brain is full of lyrics to Beatles’ songs and TV commercial jingles. So, of course all I can think about now is Kit Kat Bars.

Who would have guessed that Frank and Mikey would be involved?

Things are getting extremely nutty and scary in the real world. Hang in there, every one. (coming soon! Four and Five’s official Panda Chronicles outfits!)

Be the Bear
Bob T I really hope we get out of this mess Panda

On this date…

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With my currant work/nap load, I feel like I can only get one new ‘toon done each week. I’m trying to get a jump on next Tuesday, so back into the archives for today!

Let’s see what was happening during Aprils past…

Bob was at work on another book in 2011…

Do you like my new book?

In April of 2012, the Scottish Pandas were entering their first Panda Season of Looooove in Edinburgh…

A panda by any other name, would smell…well, they would just smell…
I hope people haven’t had enough of silly love songs!

And of course, April is when we celebrate the arrival of The Nixon Pandas!

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

Sometimes the Panda Season of Love hits a roadblock or two…

“It was dark….there were men in masks….”

Well that’s it for this week’s dive into the archives! Something to give you a chuckle besides the nooz of Pammy Jo’s ouster as Attorney General. Better luck in your next life, I guess.

Be the Bear
Bob T is hiding under the bed for the foreseeable future Panda

No Kings Nopety Nope Nope Nope!

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With all the terrible things that F45 is doing out in the real world, we needed a really nice day and we got it on Saturday at the 3200 + worldwide #NoKings events that took place this past Saturday. I was at our local one, and it was rocking by the time I got there. I had to park WAY down the road because there were so many people there.

It wasn’t like the big cities, but one of the interesting things to me is that were about an additional 800 events as compared to the one in October. And there were reports and photos from some rallies being held in very R heavy areas. I find this very encouraging, in a time when not much else is.

Of course, the most important and accurate reporting on the #NoKings rallies comes from…you guessed it…

ZooNooZ!!!!

Red pandas have an anger management problem!

Will we survive until the tide turns against Mittens? I don’t know, but I’m gonna keep fighting. As long as we have pandas on our side, how can we fail?

Be the Bear
Bob T stomp stomp stomp Panda

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

Paws Across The Borders

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Thanks to alert reader Chas B who tipped us off to this very important story about immigration irregularities at our northern border with Canada. I’m sure this will be looked into strongly by our newest thug-in-chief from the Department of Being a Big Asshole…oops I mean Homeland Security.

Cats will be cats!

ZooNooZ is honored to have scored this exclusive interview. We are not saying whether he was in the studio with or without a visa.

Be the Bear
Bob T is defying authoritarians Panda

A Dirty Little War…

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As ever, History is rhyming once again…

Nixon’s Ghost returns to share his thoughts

An early 70’s soundtrack is playing in my head…

I couldn’t help but notice the recent departure of Country Joe MacDonald, and so his most famous protest song keeps running through my head.

Be the Bear
Bob T says NO KINGS Panda

I hope you are all making plans to attend your local No Kings Day protest on March 28th