Sigh…
It’s the first week of October, and you know what that means.
Yes, this is the week the Mac Arthur Fellowships start getting awarded. And, as far as I know, there is still no category for “Panda Satire.”
Go Figure.
When will panda satire have it’s day?
Sigh…
Be the Bear
Bob T. Panda
Well, enough with the sad panda faces. One of the things that I love about pandas (besides being one myself) is that pandas never give up, no matter how hard things get. A late (as in gone from this earth) gardener friend had a theory about plants. She said that they entice you with their beauty or their fragrance, so that you would get down in the dirt and do stuff for them like water or weed around them. Maybe the plant was one that provided food, but mostly they had no purpose but to be beautiful, and they made that work for them so that you, the gardener, would support their existence.
Pandas are a little like that. They are the very definition of high maintenance girl friends. (Take Babette de Panda for instance…) It is really, really expensive to have a panda around, but it’s worth it! Well, I would say that, wouldn’t I? The recent tragic loss at the National Zoo in Washington DC underscores just how delicate they are as newborns. But those which survive bring enjoyment and grace in ways which can’t be measured.
OK. Now let’s get funny!
Bob T. Panda is running for president! Huzzah! Let’s see what the Cake Party has to offer to the American voter!
Vote for Bob!
And did I mention that we have now had over 40,000 visits to the pandas here at The Panda Chronicles? Stay tuned during this election season for more from the party of pandas! There will be cake! Huzzah!
Be the Bear,
Bob T. Panda
Well, enough with the sad panda faces. One of the things that I love about pandas (besides being one myself) is that pandas never give up, no matter how hard things get. A late (as in gone from this earth) gardener friend had a theory about plants. She said that they entice you with their beauty or their fragrance, so that you would get down in the dirt and do stuff for them like water or weed around them. Maybe the plant was one that provided food, but mostly they had no purpose but to be beautiful, and they made that work for them so that you, the gardener, would support their existence.
Pandas are a little like that. They are the very definition of high maintenance girl friends. (Take Babette de Panda for instance…) It is really, really expensive to have a panda around, but it’s worth it! Well, I would say that, wouldn’t I? The recent tragic loss at the National Zoo in Washington DC underscores just how delicate they are as newborns. But those which survive bring enjoyment and grace in ways which can’t be measured.
OK. Now let’s get funny!
Bob T. Panda is running for president! Huzzah! Let’s see what the Cake Party has to offer to the American voter!
Vote for Bob!
And did I mention that we have now had over 40,000 visits to the pandas here at The Panda Chronicles? Stay tuned during this election season for more from the party of pandas! There will be cake! Huzzah!
Be the Bear,
Bob T. Panda
OK, I’ll stop now…..
We will go back to our regular program of panda satire very soon. Just had to get this one out first.
Be the Bear
Bob T. Panda
If you are not aware already, the nation’s (well this nation anyway) newest panda ceased to be after only 6 days on the planet. We send inner pandy thoughts to Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and all the staff at the National Zoo in Washington DC. They should know that the nation’s panda faithful mourn with them.
We know that these things happen…nature knows what it is doing, but it doesn’t make us any less sad. We will go back to being funny tomorrow.
Till then,
Be the bear.
Bob T. Panda and the entire menage at the Institute for Contemporary Panda Satire.
Doesn’t the thought of roly poly pandas on a date just tickle your fancy? But what does say, a panda at the Edinburgh Zoo have to do so that he will be desirable to his lady love? According to one of the zoo panda specialists, he needs to be put on an exercise program. I am NOT making this up. I heard it on the BBC. I think it maybe went something like this:
A panda by any other name, would smell...well, they would just smell...
More from the Scottish pandas later this week!
Be the Bear!
Bob T. Panda
Be the Bear!
Bob T. Panda
So what’s this I hear about pandas at the National Zoo in Washington DC taking up painting? Are they trying to step on my paws? I thought I was the only panda who was also a painter. The next thing you know, they’ll be drawing cartoons! I guess I’ll have to get over it, but I like being special.
Be the (grumbly) Bear
Bob T. Panda
Recently, news came to us from the Atlanta Zoo that Po’s irresponsible big brother, Xi Lan wrecked Po’s cute little yellow car. Through our clandestine spy network, we have acquired footage that reveals the true story of what happened to Po’s little car. Viewer alert! This footage contains shocking revelations about what happens when pandas are allowed to drive cars!
We hope you will join us in decrying this shocking example of panda sibling rivalry. Demand that driver education becomes a part of panda kindergarten curriculum.
Be the (careful) Bear
Bob T. Panda
Hmmm… what is that rope behind the flying panda? Could it be a clue to the location of panda # 13? Tune in tomorrow and find out!
Be the Bear!
Bob T. Panda