Everyone has at least one resolution at the beginning of a new year, even if it is simply not to have any resolutions. My non-resolution is to be more whimsical.
whimsical (adj.): given to fanciful or unpredictable notions or actions.
Now, I am not licensed in any way, except to drive, and even then the DMV won’t let me maneuver motorcycles or 18-wheelers. I leave hangover remedies to those more qualified. And there are already enough sources out there for those wishing to be introspective. Instead, I offer the following celebration of GUMMI BEARS so you may start out 2009 with a smile on your face.
Gummy Bear Anatomy by Jason Freeny
There is something about Gummi Bears, or Gummy Bears, that brings out the child in everyone. Sometimes that child is homicidal, but this is what happens when you feed children candy.
Gummy Bear Homicide by ELogan Photography
This may explain why some people are actually scared of Gummi Bears, and announce this fact to the world.
Gummy Bears Scare Me
Now, I completely empathize with those folks who shake in terror upon seeing a clown, but Gummi Bears? They’re so cute and squishy! And they expand in water!
Sadly, sometimes only a 13-year-old girl just discarding her Barbies can truly appreciate the full appeal of Gummi Bears.
Bracelet from Luster Studio
Well, 13-year-olds and comic book geeks. In fact, Hans Traxler from Germany dedicated an entire comic to “The Life and Times of Gummy Bears.”
Ivan the Terrible vexed by Gummy Bear
Well, 13-year-olds, comic book geeks and hipsters. Yes, all those folks who collect metal lunch boxes and attend Viggo Mortensen’s art openings are sure to just cream over Gummi Bear lamps and such.
Gummy Lamps by Jellio
Aw, hell, they really are funky-cute, don’t you think? Check out Jellio’s cupcake furniture too! Never too early to start a wish list for next Christmas, right?
And never fear, there is Gummi Bear furniture to be found as well.
Gummy Bear Rug by Yaya Chou
No one is immune to these little gelatinous guys. Clearly an international movement – I dare say, a revolution – is under way. The radicals involved are not content with the odd lamp, earring, or YouTube video. No. They mean to take over the world. And their leader is obviously Yaya Chou. It is just a matter of time before Yaya and Frank Gehry get together to create the next architectural wonder.
Gummy Bear chandelier by Yaya Chou
What is it, exactly, that makes people so passionate about Gummi Bears? You tell me.
justjp
/ January 2, 2009I am amazed that someone actually did an experiment on the solubility of a Gummi Bear. This truly brought a smile to my face. New year is off to a good start!
justjp’s last blog post..As binding as a pinky swear
Jamie
/ January 2, 2009I actually hate Gummi Bears with one exception: the white ones. I love white Gummi Bears. I don’t know what flavor they’re supposed to be, but I think they’re magical.
Jamie’s last blog post..Crush of the Week: Andrew
LiLu
/ January 3, 2009Gummy Beras are my FAVORITE. I think they’re the one candy where I like every single flavor (though clearly reds are the best), so a bag of them is a win-win-win-win-win!
This post kind of makes me want to get a bunch of them and arrange them in a violent diorama of sorts… before playing Godzilla and eating them all.
LiLu’s last blog post..No, We Are Definitely NOT Choreographing Dance Routines to George Michael Right Now… That Would Be Ridiculous.
egan
/ January 7, 2009I’ll chew to this post. I’m a strong supporter of gummy bears. There are good brands and bad ones so you got to be picky. Those Black Forest ones are the shiznit.
egan’s last blog post..Riding Shotgun with Al
emmajames
/ January 7, 2009JP: I know! Isn’t that the coolest experiment ever – I just want to hug those people! And then I get sad because we should have an education system that affords every single kid the opportunity to do that experiment in their 3rd grade (or whatever) science class, and we don’t – kids are lucky if they get non-crappy teachers – the rock stars are few and far between. But then I get a sugar high, and I’m not sad anymore.
Jamie: Now I’m going to have to experiment with the white ones! You’ve made me very curious. If anyone knows what flavor they are – please share!
Lilu: I fully support your violent ambitions as long as you get them on tape and share them with the world.
Egan: Ain’t that true of everything? I insist on only the best.
Leigh
/ January 7, 2009I don’t like Gummy Bears. Never have, never will. They’re not really chewy. And how can you like something that is basically the illegitimate brother of a worm?
But the chandelier could come in very handy seeing as I have yet to appropriately stock my cupboards in preparation of a disaster.
Leigh’s last blog post..what’s old is new
emmajames
/ January 7, 2009Leigh: Swedish fish really are worms, aren’t they? A-ha!
lacochran
/ January 9, 2009A gummybear chandelier… FABulous!
lacochran’s last blog post.."Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash" –Pink Floyd
emmajames
/ January 10, 2009Lacochran: Yep, the chandelier is most definitely my favorite piece in Yaya’s gummi bear series. I wonder how a wall sconce would look?