…in the drawing of this cartoon.
There will certainly be more hijinks at The Panda House (don’t forget, Six and Sebben, and the Meihems are still visiting!) but for now, safety and sanity (???) return to Mommee Mei’s charges.
Pinky: now where did I leave Daddee’s Panda Express card…
What will happen next? I guess we’ll have to wait and see!
Bee the Bear!
Bob T Panda
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As we know, there is nothing “Be best” about Mittens. As one of the panda faithful on #PandaTwitter said, “We need you to keep making fun of Mittens so that we can keep our sanity.*”
*Or something like that.
It is too much to BEAR!
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
“You are all Losers!” – Mittens the Cat
Pinky is beginning to look positively presidential!
“This is not a loser tail!!!!!”
Poof!
Whats a protest without pandas?
Are all these paper clips mine?
Don’t be endangered, be dangerous
Clear as mud!
Things are about as real as they can get.
Well, that’s about all of Mittens we can stand this week. Tune in next Sunday for more of Mittens’ crimes against humanity! Remember, laughing is a great form of resistance. If we quit laughing, the reign of terror has won. Don’t let him win and vote the bums out in November!
Keep panda-ing on!
Bob T Panda
Even though I saw the original Star Wars movie when it came out, it took me years to get this joke. What can I say? Sometimes I am not all that on top of things.
Meanwhile, COVID19 rages on as does the Malignant Orange Menace. Wearing masks is recommended and so the good folks at Redbubble added masks to their line up of products that artists can add their creative stamp to. If you need a mask, I hope you’ll check out my offerings at Redbubble!
Wait…we get paid?
Panda on!
Bob T Panda
Due to some operator error (some might say incompetence!) the post I set up for today has disappeared! I was having some site issues that I hope are resolved now, so BEAR with me (ha ha! Get it?) while I reconstruct (or try to)…
another cartoon inspired by real news!
Thanks again to Henry Nicholls for alerting me to this story
Will there be cuppycakes?
Not even CUPPYCAKES????
Oh come on…hasn’t that ever happened to you? One minute there are two dozen cuppycakes just sitting there, and the next minute they’re gone?
I like bears.
The worst thing is the bears always reset the radio preset buttons and change the seat position!
So, Mikey…how was the Grand Ol’ Opry?
Those grizzlies are awfully sneaky!
It wasn’t us!!!!
Panda On!
Bob T Panda
We have many animal friends here besides pandas and (some) cats: koalas (Kevin) grizzly bears (Frank and Mikey), elephants, and even groundhog Punxatawney Phil made an appearance, but once in a while…
You all remember that story a month or so ago, when the Bronx Zoo reported that several of their tigers tested positive for COVID19, right?
I’ve been waiting for weeks to use this joke…
I just posted some new designs over at my Panda Chronicle Shop on Redbubble, and you might want to check them out. Eventually I hope to add these designs to fabric over at another artist “products on demand” site for textiles and linens, but for now, they are available on several products at Redbubble.
BTW, some people asked if I would be making Pinky masks and I probably mumbled something noncommittal, BUT, the folks at Redbubble must have been getting lots of questions about this, because they gave the artists a heads up so we could set up some masks with our designs so when they launch, they’ll all be ready to go!
UPDATE!!! Masks have LAUNCHED! Just head over to my home page at Redbubble, look for the design you like and see if there is a mask available. It didn’t work for every design, but there are masks with all the following designs, as well as some with larger images of Pinky, Bubba, Bee, and Mr. Wu!
Beeeeeeeeeeee!
Bubba, two ways! Don’t call mee boo boo!
Nobody expects the panda kindergarten!
Surely you didn’t think I’d forget Pinky, did you?
I included all four of the designs on socks, as well as the soon to be released masks, as well as several other products in their catalog.
Panda on!
Bob T Panda
You might think that someone who has worked in her home studio for over 30 years would be able to remember what day it is, but I am having a hard time with that. Yes, I work in my studio every day, but there are regular activities that I engage in, and as most of those aren’t happening, it gets kind of hard to figure out what day it is.
Fortunately, the Whidbey Island Organic Farm School has started up production, even if their students are not able to be there yet. If you are on Whidbey Island, you’ll know we have a wealth of small organic farms growing wonderful food. Since the farmers markets won’t be opening any time soon, if at all, sales opportunities (i.e. how they actually make enough money to keep going) are extremely limited. If you can, check with your favorite farmer where ever you live, and see if you can get a CSA share. It will keep the farmers working, and you’ll get fresh vegetables that actually taste like something, other than vaguely green.
Keeping you safe from evil cuppycakes….
All salute the sacred cuppycake!
What makes a panda run? Cuppycakes, of course!!!!
Legalize cake today! Prevent illicit cuppycake activities.
Inspector Panda says, “Know the signs of cuppycake dependency”
Can you calibrate the cuppycake?
I have extra frosting!
If I have but one life to live, let me give it for a cuppycake.
I have about 45 more sets of Washi Tape available at $20 for a set of 4 rolls of 4 different designs. If you have a pending felty panda order (Either through Kickstarter or from this website) and would like to add a set, I can add them to your order with no additional shipping costs. See the Buy Stuff with Pandas page for ordering information. If you are trying to figure out what Washi Tape is and what you can do with it, this site is a good place to start!
Here is a picture of the actual tape! Tape is about 1.25″ wide and a roll is 10 meters of tape.
Wands up, everyone! It’s getting pretty scary out there.
Panda On!
Bob T panda
TBH, my life is not significantly different than usual, but I do feel the effects of staying home just about all the time. There are parts of it which are nice, and parts that I am ready to be done with, but most of those reflect the amount of privilege I have in my life. For instance, I don’t have school aged children or elderly parents living with me. I sympathize with those who are trying to get their work done (or even have a moment to themselves) with too many people in a too small living space.
Is this fun, or what? (Please note, the pink displayed on the screen is not accurate, due to the differences between screen and print colors)
It is similar to masking tape, but of course with fun designs. I’m looking at the 30mm width, which is just under 1 1/4 inch wide. The same folks who facilitate my socks, pins and patches have been adding new products to their available lines and I thought this was too cool to pass up. Let me know if you think this is a good idea. I’m planning on ordering 50 rolls of each. I’m gettin ready to order some, so stay tuned and I’ll let you know how to order.
Visit the Panda Ranch!
Speaking of being mauled by bears…
Or how about some cuppycakes?
“I felt so violated!”
What do you think of my blob?
I hope you enjoyed this look back to some of the very early panda toons! Who knows what Pinky is getting up to on her day off! I don’t think we want to know. Stay safe, everyone!
Panda on!
Bob T Panda
I was reminded by one of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pandas, that Bob T needed to get off of his fluffy butt and start his campaign against Pinky in the Cake Party primary race!
Don’t listen to Pinky! Vote for BOB!
I want to share part of a note I received from one of the recipients of a felty panda:
…So now, there comes an army of tiny bundles of nothing but happiness ! Just as humanity is in such dire need of a force for love in our poor battered world.
I can absolutely see Pinky waving her wand about practically demanding the Virus “Retreat”! 😄😍😍 from her World…
Thank you for this. I might be spending too much time on my own because of this crisis, but it brought tears to my eyes. Wands up, everyone.
Be the Bear,
Bob T Panda
Gee. I hope it’s not going to last that long, no matter how much this first week feels like it has already been 100 years long. I hope it gets easier. But although I am still healthy, covid19 cases are growing in Island county. In theory, I’m pretty safe. I work at home, I don’t go out to crowded places much, but when every door handle is a ticking time bomb, and knowing how extremely contagious this virus is, it does not give one much peace of mind.
A bear can dream, am I right?
Also, if I put these nuggets of wisdom between the ‘toons, it will be harder to just scroll past it and get to the good stuff. 🙂
The transition from staying home most of the time to staying home all the time (except for one post office run and maybe a weekly trip to the grocery store) is not a big one, but somehow it feels significant. It feels different. I’m trying to remember to talk to people on the phone, not just text or tweet at them. I’m trying to keep in mind that even though I am not on the front lines in health care or restocking grocery store shelves, creating humorous panda satire, and beautiful paintings (and felty pandas!!!) is still important.
Don’t get mad. Get even.
Rising up from behind the stories of inept and malignant “leadership”, are teachers and writers and artists who are making broad and generous offers to share what they have created online, so that families who are suddenly homeschooling or coordinating online learning from their closed schools, have interesting, joyful content for children.
Theater companies are offering their seamstress services to hospitals to make mask to protect the doctors and nurses on the front lines.
Governors and mayors are stepping forward and doing what needs to be done to keep their people safe, when the federal government drags it feet.
Because of course she does!
So much FLANNEL!!!!
In all that time, as the readership has swelled, some people have been here almost from the beginning and some are more recent friends and readers. For those who are new here, most of the ‘toons are here in the archives for you to read, to get to know all the characters that reside here in Pandyland.
This is not a land with millions of followers. But those of you who have decided to get on board the panda bus, well, I think you are pretty special. (You obviously have excellent taste in humor) Our numbers may be modest, but our love of pandas and warmth of spirit are mighty. It makes my day when I get a card (in the actual mail!!!) from one of you. It makes me feel like what I do matters.
When I see references to cuppycakes, comments and conversations in the voice of the characters of The Panda Chronicles (Otherwise known as panda improv) It makes me smile and makes my heart lighter. It makes me feel like I have created something significant. I have created characters that have come to life in minds other than my own.
Who would ever imagine Pinky would do something to offend someone? #ClapLouder
If we are to get through them, we need each and every one of us to keep that panda light in our hearts. We need to believe that there will be a rising up against the malignant force that has taken hold in the center of our government. We need to believe that good hearts and good spirits will prevail. ( We need to VOTE in November)
Pinky: when are people gonna learn dat pinky knows da best!
Being endangered means never having to say you are sorry.
bears will be bears!
Let Pinky be Pinky!
Princess Pinky Bao Bao…what have you done now?
Panda on, Panda on!
Bob T Panda
Hey, it’s the Ides of March today, March 15th! I’m not entirely sure what the reference is from, but I think it might be something Shakespearean.
After all, the playings the thing….
As people hunker down into self isolation or quarantine, it has been suggested that you read or watch something funny or uplifting to counter each thing you read about COVID19 or HWMNBN.
Mr. Wu was very expressive and creative...By request!
We are sailing in uncharted waters. All schools in Washington State are closed, people are being asked to self isolate, voluntarily for now. I’m doing what I can to say home (actually, pretty easy as I work at home) and not amass ridiculous quantities of toilet paper and canned soup. (I do need to up my frosting supply! I need to keep my strength up!)
The panda kindergarten at their best…or is that worst?
All salute the sacred cuppycake!
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?
This looks kind of dangerous, doesn’t it?
Maybe Pandas DO have a better idea…..
You say you want a resolution, well, you know, it is hard to change a bear….
Pinky answers difficult questions from the press in her own way.
Can you calibrate the cuppycake?
Panda on!
Bob T Panda!