Yes indeed, comrade!

Yes, I can do a “commie bear” bit as almost any type of bear, and I own several teddy bear suits in different real bear types, but a deliberate and higher effort “Soviet Bear” would draw lib attention, whereas a panda bear… a lot of these type of people, they understand that China is socialist and they understand that panda bears are a national symbol of China, but they never apply the transitive property.

So, you see, I can dress as a panda bear, and only get called a pinko once all night, and that was because of something I said, not the panda costume. (A known commie dressed as a panda bear sits in a corner with a mug of green tea in his paw. No one says a goddamned thing. It felt so good to engage in a Commie Stereotype and get away with it.)

My views on China are… complicated. But, when I need a “commie bear” that only comrades will catch, a panda always bloody works exactly as desired. Also, pandas are the most huggable looking bear, I look super cute in a panda outfit, and Comrade Cuddles, my favourite teddy bear, matches pawfectly.