Tag Archives: zoonooz

Some Stuff from the Archives

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It’s another one of those weeks that has too much too do and not enough time to do everything that needs doing, so I’m going to blindfold myself and stick my hand into the old archives and see what I can find. Maybe I’ll have a new ‘toon for Thursday, maybe not. Definitely for next week, though!

I think we need something that will make us laugh, something to take our minds of that power mad mongrel that would be king.

Maybe something about another power hungry character….

I really had no idea what she was up to.
See? I told you it was broken!
Bubba: but why should I be in trubble?
Pinky and the Twinkies, eh?
Bubba is having so much fun with his new friends!
Hey! Where did Bubba and Mr. Bun go?

And just to remind you, we knew 9 years ago how terrible it would be if You Know Who was ever elected even the FIRST time!!!

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

We are afraid. Honest.
Pinky: you should have voted for me.

Be the Bear
Bob T no one listened to us Panda

More NooZ from the Swearing Parrots of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park!

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I thought we needed a bit of fun NooZ today (because, ya know, so much else completely sucks right now). Fortunately I can always count on my friends to keep an eye on the NooZ and alert me to really important stories. We originally covered this one a while back in 2021…

Indeed, it turned out that when separated, the parrots who swear taught other birds their salty repartee, so the keepers at Lincolnshire Wildlife Sanctuary decided to put them back together, and at least contain the foul language. They discovered, though, that the swearing parrots were a marketing goldmine, and attendance at the sanctuary is up!

Who knew?

It’s not like we don’t have a lot to swear about, right?

Be the Bear
Bob T swearing is good for you Panda

Thanx to Barbara Bee for alerting me to this important update to our earlier report!

Nixon’s Crimes Seem Positively Quaint Now

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I’m not sure what to say here. The Nooz is getting very dark, indeed. We need to buckle in and be ready for what is coming.

But that doesn’t mean we won’t make fun of it.

Pretty sure my grandparents didn’t escape from Russia 100 years ago so we could do this all over again.

Be the Bear
Bob T Panda

How are you BEARING up?

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I can’t lie. It’s getting really scary out there. TR-usk are doing their best to wreck everything that makes our country work. Beyond showing up for protests and writing & calling our Congressional reps, I’m not sure what else we can do. But as long as I have ink and paper, and the internet and the electrical grid to get these ‘toons out to you, I’ll do what I do best: making fun of those evil DOUCHE dogs in ‘toons.

If only bears could really talk!

Did those bears….pants those guys?

Be the Bear
Bob T says always choose the bear Panda

Bear With Me

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The bears with me, of course, are Frank, Mikey, Josie, and Pookie, and of course all the pandas. I recently changed the name of my Substack to Friendly to Bears, just because. I recently wrote a new thing there, which I hope you’ll read.

There is no truth to the rumor that Frank and Mikey have taken control of the ‘toons and are compelling me to write ‘toons about them instead of pandas. We will prove this by sharing today’s ‘toon…um…what happened? Where are the pandas?

The story about Frank and Mikey’s mom came from the keeper talk about the grizzly bear brothers who live in San Diego. Their mom really did get arrested and she really did get a “job” test garbage cans. I hope she doesn’t get fired with all the firings in the park system as well as the rest of the government.

The story about Josie..well, you be the judge if this is true.

There was a story on Fezbok about a little bear that was rescued by cows, until the Appalachian Bear rescue found him. Was it really Josie? We’ll never tell!

Keep being the bear
Bob T is friendly to bears Panda

Panda-ing Into the Apocalypse (Part 3697)

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Once again the day got away from me, so enjoy this bonus edition of gems from the archive. Offerings from Februarys past…

We have the very best facts

I *may* have attended a small but sincere protest gathering in Langley yesterday.

In fact, not only was as bad as we thought it would be, it was worse.

And 2025 version 2.0 of the F45 regime is worse still.

Unka Rusty has some seriously feisty opinions!

The Red Panda resistance will not be denied!

Do I smell smoke?
Buh Buh Buh Buh BYE!!!!

Alas…

What’s a day without a visit from Pinky? (or Six and Sebben?)

Let’s face it. Things are getting really bad and they are going to get worse. Oh crap, I was trying not to say that, but it just slipped out. I’ll be back on Thursday, with the finished ‘toon I thought I’d get done today. Best laid plans and all.

If you need a really good laugh, please enjoy this SNL skit with some really star talent being as funny and raunchy as you could not believe. Woody Harrelson trying to keep from busting out laughing is priceless.

Be the Bear
Bob T hoping democracy is not over Panda

ZooNooZ Investigates: All the Nooz We Can Bear

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By which, of course, I mean NooZ about bears. Speaking of bears, I changed the name of my Substack NooZletter to Friendly to Bears. While I am still searching for my Inner Panda, I thought a change was in order. Don’t ask me why. I think it was Frank and Mikey’s idea.

Speaking of Frank and Mikey, I was inspired by the story one of the zookeepers guides told us about their grizzly bear brothers that live at the zoo, and how they arrived there. Frank and Mikey (and Josie) had a similar story about their early days, and how they ended up where they did.

Who knows…it could be true…

The real NooZ is pretty scary and upsetting. If you can make the effort to call and/or email your reps in the House and Senate, it seems to be making a difference. Even if your reps are “Rs” they need to hear from you. Let’s make them nervous that they’ll lose their jobs if they don’t listen to their voters. You are their constituents even if you didn’t vote for them & you’re paying their salary.

Be the Bear
Bob T is friendly to bears Panda

Look! we have some of those brown pandas!

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Oh my what a week! I made a trip to Pandiego and visited our new bears on the east coast. The weather was beautiful, the company was sublime, seeing the pandas was…somewhat less than satisfactory. We all gave the SDZ the “benefit” of our constructive feedback, mostly regarding the reflective quality of the glass shielding the pandas. The glass is not negotiable, being a condition of the loan. In this world, more security is a given, even in the confines of a zoo.

But from my reports from the east coast panda friends, there is neither fogging (which was a big problem for the early morning tour.) or reflection on the DC glass, so it can be done.

But enough whining! We have plenty of reasons to do that, so let’s head over to the zoo and …

The Return of the Panda Cam Part 2!

Isn’t Josie doing a good job as house mom?

Be the Bear!
Bob T is emailing his reps every day Panda

We’re Back, Baby!

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Yep. The Panda cam is BACK!

And not a moment too soon. The first week of felon in Chief’s 2nd Reign of Terrorism was pretty rough and I wish I had more hope that the forces of compassion and fairness will prevail.

But we will do what we can, when we can. It’s okay to take a break (and watch the panda cam!) when you need to. Even small things have impact. I have my US Senator’s and House rep bookmarked, so I can easily send an email. Some people like to make phone calls. There are scripts out there to make it easier, but I kind have developed phone phobia, so emails are my drug of choice. My favorite source for actions is Chop Wood, Carry Water on Substack. Even one email a week will add up.

Okay, Enough serious stuff. Let’s check in on the new Panda Cam!

I guess the new panda cam hours of operation are going to take some getting used to.

Be the Bear
Bob T is it “panda cam” or “Pandacam” Panda

Because we ALL need a Department of Joy

It’s Been Eight Years…

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Eight years since Mehitabel left this earth
Eight years since F45 first came to power
Eight years since I hoped it would not be as bad as I was afraid it would be
Eight years since I was wrong…it was worse.

Five years since we were swept away by what became a worldwide pamdemic
Five years since we had to mobilize to get someone in the WH who is an adult, and knew how to get things accomplished

Four years since we started coming out of the terrible pandemic
Four years since we witnessed the most horrific attack on our country, perpetrated by American citizens against American citizens, since the civil war
Four years since we thought there was hope that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris could turn us around

Now here we are again. It will be worse still. Apparently F45 DID learn his lesson. Just not in the way we wished he would. Courage! Now is not the time to give up.

Eight years since Mehitabel left us (but her spirit lives on on the Nooz desk)

Sorry I’m “late”
Mehitabel in her role as supervisor

I can’t say I blame her. I didn’t want to live with F45 as the Wanker in Chief, either.

Thanks for indulging my annual remembrance of the late, great Mehitabel. A cat among cats. We’ll be back to celebrate the return of the Panda Cam on Thursday!

Be the Bear
Bob T has no f*cks left to give Panda