YOGI?
Smarter than the average bear.
(Thanks to Mike Pontillo)
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Thirst!
Posted by: Beefy | August 18, 2004 at 06:34 AM
Anheiser-Busch has to love this publicity.
"He drank the Rainier and wouldn't drink the Busch beer"
Can't say I blame him.
Posted by: Drew | August 18, 2004 at 06:37 AM
"A wildlife agent tried to chase the bear from the campground but the animal just climbed a tree to sleep it off for another four hours."
They shoulda just used the old 'lighter to the crotch area' trick to wake him up.
Posted by: Tetsu | August 18, 2004 at 06:41 AM
Now we know which beer goes best with fish.
Those Labatt's people must be livid after spending millions on an ad campaign with a guy in a bear suit, and now all Ranier has to do is run cheapo ads claiming that it's the Real Beer for Real Bears (or "Do Bears Drink Ranier in the Woods?) and just keep riffing on this theme for years. What a gift.
Think about Yogi's voice, though. Didn't he always sound about half in the bag?
Posted by: Lairbo | August 18, 2004 at 06:44 AM
The campground was soon laid to ruin
'Twas suds that the beast was pursuin'
That beer drinkin' bear
Downed three dozen Rainier
And the ranger knew trouble was bruin
Posted by: slowlayne | August 18, 2004 at 06:44 AM
They should have used Moataritas....the bear would have been so snoozed out they wouldn't have needed a trap.
Posted by: echo | August 18, 2004 at 06:55 AM
slowlayne, you coninue to amaze me....
I've never even HEARD of Rainier beer....
Posted by: Higgy | August 18, 2004 at 06:59 AM
Slowlane
As usual, excellent limerick.
You should immediately copyright the name and/or start a microbrewery called "Bruin Beer" with a bear as your mascot/logo. Act fast! You owe me a case of the stuff when it comes out. And a couple of mil when Ranier buys you out.
Posted by: Lairbo | August 18, 2004 at 07:01 AM
Drink Bear Whiz Beer
(It's in the water...)
Posted by: Wally Ballou | August 18, 2004 at 07:04 AM
This is hilarious... my husband drinks Busch barf.
Posted by: Leetie | August 18, 2004 at 07:08 AM
Wally Ballou
Didn't the Firesign Theatre (also?) do a Bear Whiz Beer bit? I seem to remember that.
Also, I went to college for a while with Bob Elliott, Jr.
Posted by: Lairbo | August 18, 2004 at 07:16 AM
Thus proving that there is at least one bear smarter than all of those Busch drinkers. I weep for humanity, and put it to the rest of the population that the bear has earned the right to vote in November.
In fact, maybe maybe we should all just agree to go with the bear's choice in November...
Posted by: jamester | August 18, 2004 at 07:21 AM
Yes, leave it to a creature who's discriminating palate chooses whole, uncooked fish, garbage, and animal carcasses (entrails and all) to prove which beer "tastes better." Very conclusive.
Posted by: Brainy Jello | August 18, 2004 at 07:41 AM
We need to send that bear to AMBLER, Pa. to order a burger.
Posted by: echo | August 18, 2004 at 08:17 AM
I wouldn't want to be anywhere in the area when that bear wakes up with a hangover.
Posted by: slyeyes | August 18, 2004 at 09:14 AM
BTW, EXCELLENT limerick, Slowlayne. How do you do it?
Posted by: slyeyes | August 18, 2004 at 09:15 AM
"Whadda ya mean I can't sleep here?! It's the f#@k'n woods innit?! Now *hiccup* get me another *hiccup* beer and get the hell outta here b'fore I eat your scalp!"
Posted by: The Bear | August 18, 2004 at 11:22 AM
Are we REALLY sure Dave is in Athens? You know, judi could be faking the posts while he's busy chewing donuts, licking honey and swilling beer in captivity.
Posted by: D'Artagnan | August 18, 2004 at 11:42 AM
Two words: PARTY ANIMAL
Posted by: Brad | August 18, 2004 at 11:43 AM
"He drank the Rainier and wouldn't drink the Busch beer," said Lisa Broxson, bookkeeper at the campground and cabins resort east of Mount Baker.
Great, a bear that's more discerning than the average American beer drinking consumer.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | August 18, 2004 at 11:49 AM
echo: Maybe I missed it ... why Ambler?
I have peeps in Ambler. Word to yo' grizzle(y)!
Posted by: Lori | August 18, 2004 at 12:46 PM
*Great, a bear that's more discerning than the average American beer drinking consumer*
The only differences between a bear and the average beer drinking consumer are that one grills their animal and fish carcasses before consuming and one has never set his buddy's nether regions on fire to wake him up.
Posted by: Lily | August 18, 2004 at 01:13 PM
Not the greatest PR for Anheuser-Busch.
Posted by: entertainment news | August 18, 2004 at 01:30 PM
Good point, Lily.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | August 18, 2004 at 02:42 PM
Boo Boo: Yogi, do you want some more beans?
Yogi: Hey *hic* Boo Boo *hic*. Hand me that lighter...
Boo Boo: What do you need a lighter for Yogi?
Yogi: Remember that trick the Boy Scouts in site *hic* number 12 showed us? *Hic*
Boo Boo: I don't think Ranger Smith is going to like that Yogi...
Posted by: deaner | August 18, 2004 at 05:05 PM
well, what do you expect??? in our state (mine and the bear's) we have as many micro-brews on a menu as actual food items, and we're darned proud of it!! i don't blame the bear. at least he's supporting local industry!
Posted by: cheekdog | August 18, 2004 at 05:40 PM
This is your bear
This is your bear on Ranier
Any questions?
Posted by: MOTW | August 19, 2004 at 10:34 AM