March 15, 2009

If you go Down to the Woods Today


Thought I would write a short entry about my philosophy on teddy bears, given a couple of incidents in recent days.

I do realise I am 34 years old, but at what point did a teddy bear come with a maximum age restriction on it?

Anyway, the first thing to 'bear' in mind is teddies are not 'created', they just exist. I don't want to know about the stuffing process, or jamming his eyes in. As far as I am concerned, they are just 'there', and always have been.

Teddies are very sensitive creatures. They don't like being left in dark cupboards, tossed on the floor, kicked under the bed etc. A teddy's natural habitat is in a bed, or failing that, on top of a cupboard where he can still get a look look around.

...but, teddies never 'bear' a grudge. If he does get mistreated, or left for a long time, his only concern when he is eventually picked up is where his next hug is coming from.

...which leads us nicely to a teddy's reason d'etre. The only thing a teddy needs is a hug. Why do you think they come into existance with their arms out wide?

A teddy is happy to listen to all your problems, and he will never judge you. They may discuss your problems between themselves when you leave the room, but to your face, there will be complete discression.

All teddies like to hunt in packs. They should never be left alone for any length of time as they may assume they have been abandoned. If they are at least kept in pairs they can hug each other if necessary.

So there you have it. My theory on teddies. Please don't mistreat your bears if you have some, and always be on the look out for bears that appear to have been abandoned. If you only do one thing this week...

....rescue a cuddly. They will be your friend forever.

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