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Florida police tell people to stop taking selfies with ‘depressed’ black bear (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 57 points 3 months ago (4 children)

“Onlookers were trying to take selfies with the bear and he’s clearly not in the mood for pictures. The bear has shown signs of severe stress,” the post said.

It described the large male bear as “stressed, depressed, lemon zest” and urged the public not to approach a black bear at any time, “especially those that are showing aggression like this big fella”.

How are we supposed to take this seriously when they make jokes?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Which of these messages would be more effective on a sign:

Gee golly gosh folksies, don't toucha tha beara! Silly gooses, bear can be dangerous!

This thing will rip your fucking body to shreds on a whim. Life isn't Disney - GET THE FUCK BACK OR REGRET IT FOREVER

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

Sometimes humor just makes it easier to communicate, it can be a useful tool. For example, look at Ted Lasso, his whole thing is that he's a leader who uses humor and empathy as his primary leadership tools. I know this is a fictional character, but those are real techniques, so I think this point still holds.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Because it's possible to joke about something while still treating it seriously? Acknowledging that the bear is relatable, and that that's kind of funny, isn't incompatible with urging people to respect its boundaries.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Respect my boundaries bear!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I was really confused by that… wtf.. Lemon Zest?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Your username put that song in my head ❤️

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Urban dictionary says it's the opposite of "easy peasy lemon squeezy".

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, just confused as how it applies to a depressed bear. You were spot on.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Bears don't have spots, you're thinking of leopards.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Heh?