Sometimes you read a story about bears in the NooZ, and you think, “that couldn’t be real.” And sometimes you read a story about bears in the NooZ and you think “I HOPE that story is real!” And SOMETIMES you read a story about Bears in the NooZ and you wish it was someone with the last name of Tr**p, particularly ones who sees nothing wrong with shooting innocent wildlife. (which is probably all of them)
This is one of those stories.
Frank and Mikey never disappoint! (Josie: so YOU say!!!!)
Next week we will bring you your favorite Halloween Holiday Classic Encore Presentation™️ of The Wizard of Wu, brought to you in 3 parts in PandaVision™️! Make extra poppycorn!
Be the Bear! Bob T I really hope this is not the end of everything Panda
Final voting for the fattest fluffiest bear in Alaska’s Katmai Park takes place this week! We applaud the bears for their relentless acquisition of food as they prepare for their winter’s naps!
I thought it would be fun to revisit some past ‘toons and images of Fat Bear Festival’s past this week (also I am very busy this week so there is that too,)
I’ve been busy trying to keep up with the bears at Brooks falls, so we sent Frank and Mikey up to Alaska to get the low down on the latest NooZ from the Falls!
I would go on and on about the latest Crimes of Mittens™️, but I bet you’d rather see todays >NEW< ‘toon!!!!!
I do love the whole air of festiveness as we head towards the elimination finals in about a month for Fat Bear Week 2026! Will Frank and Mikey make an appearance?
I’m working on some designs for t-shirts and stuff with Frank and Mikey
In keeping with the Fat Bear Week theme, let’s look back through the archives on Frank and Mikey’s last trip to Brooks Falls to visit their old friends…
Uh oh…how much trouble are Frank and Mikey in? Will they be welcome at the Falls this year? I guess we’ll find out!
In the meantime, don’t forget to check your voter’s registration no matter where you live!
Till next time… Be the Bear! Bob T pass the cuppycakes Panda
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)!
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.
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
…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!
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
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?)
