Bears Oh My
Posted in pretty things on January 1st, 2009 by emmajamesEveryone 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.
