Once again, a story has come across the airwaves that is just ripe for panda satire. And, as you know, we at the Institute for Contemporary Panda Satire can NEVER resist such a good story. It just makes me proud to be a cartoonist. The story of former Olympic torch bearers selling their torches on Ebay is one such story. Believe me, I am NOT making this up.
It’s all in the timing…..
Be the Bear!
Bob T. Panda
Well, the torch bears are at it again. Will they reach the Olympic Games in London in time? And what does dinosaur flatulence have to do with pandas? Tune in and see…..
Never underestimate the power of a good “fart joke”
Frommage, indeed!
Be the bear (oops)
Bob T. Panda
Well, the torch bears are at it again. Will they reach the Olympic Games in London in time? And what does dinosaur flatulence have to do with pandas? Tune in and see…..
Never underestimate the power of a good “fart joke”
Frommage, indeed!
Be the bear (oops)
Bob T. Panda
Dear Ms. Mehitabel,
Thank you for your recent letter. If you would be so kind as to consult your instruction manual, you would see that the sequence of connecting the plugs must be in a precise order, or the interface will not combobulate. We hope that this clears up any misunderstandings about the warranty on your specific product.
Sincerely,
The customer service panda
The Panda Chronicles
Dear Mr. Panda,
I most certainly did not write to complain about a product that I might (and did NOT) purchase from The Panda Chronicles. In fact, I would never buy anything from a company that:
A) Uses such terrible grammar; and
B) Can not direct complaint letters to the correct department.
Please be advised that I am forthwith canceling my subscription to The Panda Chronicles and request a refund for any issues not received.
Sincerely,
Mehitabel the Cat.
Dear mizz cat,
We hardly think it is our responsibility if purchasers REFUSE to read the instrucktion manual. we think you should take our product and wear it on your head as a hat.
So there,
The panda kindergarten Panda Chronicles service department.
Dear Mr. Panda,
I am writing in protest of your recent cartoon. (Pandas mourn death of Maurice Sendak) It is my feeling that you are exploiting the death of noted children’s book author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak, for the express purpose of allowing the panda kindergarten to run amok.
As a member of SCCWI (Society of Cartoon Cats of Whidbey Island) I must also take exception to the cavalier treatment of your feline characters.
Furthermore, I do NOT believe that “rumpus” is a verb. This is a blatant example of the verbification of nouns, and will not be tolerated. I am considering suspending my subscription to your publication.
Sincerely,
Mehitabel the cat.
I have to admit, I had thought that Maurice Sendak was gone years ago. Maybe because his books were among my favorites as a young cubbie. His quirky and dark sense of humor continues to be an inspiration to me with my own work. Imagine my surprise to find that he was still alive, at least until this past Tuesday. I have to admit, that the idea of honoring him with a wild rumpus was not my original idea. On Tuesday night there was a meeting of the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) in Seattle. So, thanks for the idea. I do believe I was the first to have the panda kindergarten rumpus in his honor.
Nobody can rumpus like the panda kindergarten!
Be the Bear!
Bob T. Panda
I was listening to NPR last night (that’s National Panda Radio, you know) and heard a story about researchers giving orangutans iPads in order to teach them to communicate with people. I would respectfully (of course) point out that pandas have been using mePhones for several years in order to track each other (and occasionally order pizza) with great success.
Remember, you heard it here first!
Be the Bear
Bob T. Panda
The 2012 summer Olympic games to be held in London England are just around the corner. has anyone seen the Torch Bears?
Pandanastics star, PO of Atlanta Zoo, practices for the Olympics, while the Torch Bears continue their around the world journey. Where will they turn up next?
Be the bear!
Huzzah!
Bob T. panda
Once again I am going to step outside my role of cartoon panda to share a little piece of the view into the world I live in.
Warning: Heartwarming story coming…people who are looking for action, adventure, and panda kindergarten misdeeds should just skip on down to the cartoon!
When I lived in Seattle, one of my musician friends had a little joke he liked to tell about supporting yourself as a musician. “We make our living taking in each others’ laundry.” He was referring to the practice of one person paying another, to give their child music lessons, and then that person would pay the first to teach his child. It seems like no net gain for anyone, but really, it was a real builder of community and connectedness.
Today is the first Saturday in May, which on Whidbey Island is Hearts and Hammers day. It’s modeled on Habitat for Hummanity’s home building program, and is a one day all volunteer work blitz. They have done projects as simple as gardening for a home owner who is no longer able to keep up with the raging flora that we are gifted with here in the northwest, and as extensive as new roofs, railing and ramps and even a whole new bathroom in some houses. I’ve worked on projects for a number of years, and been the recipient of a “hearts and hammers-like” day, when my house caught fire 17 years ago.
We also have a very active food bank that several years ago started an organic garden that provides fresh vegetables for our food bank clients. Is this an amazing community or what? Not only do I love living here, but I am proud to live here as well.
So, when my good friend (and panda supporter) Vicky Brown, of the Little Brown Farm told me she was going to do a Kickstarter project to add to their facilities at the dairy, I offered to help her with my vast (ha ha) wisdom gleaned from doing my (successful) Kickstarter project. Besides being a very modest (very) contributor, I’ve been helping her with editing her posts and updates, and just being a general cheerleader. I know I have a community of readers out there, who love humor and pandas as much as I do. So I am going to use my panda pulpit once again to request your consideration, and hopefully, your help for the Little Brown Farm. Do check out their Kickstarter project and video (with adorable little goats!) and remember it’s really not the size of the donation that matters. even a small $10-$25 donation shows them you care about small scale farming and good food made by people who care deeply about their animals. They work harder than just about anyone I know (except for maybe other farmers).
http://kck.st/GW4Yal
And now for a word from the panda kindergarten:
join the pandas at http://kck.st/GW4Yal
Be the Bear!
Bob T. Panda
Alert Panda Chronicles reader Andrew S. mentioned that he got a very swell new car… a Fiat Panda! Huzzah! Panda Cars! So the pandas here at The Panda Chronicles thought this was to be celebrated.
Note to Andrew: Do NOT let the panda kindergarten have the keys to your car!
this one’s for you, Andrew!
Perhaps a THIRD chance is in order?
Be the Bear!
Bob T. Panda