The Coke Bear Bites Back

Last week while in Las Vegas, I visited the Coca-Cola store.  I was greeted by the Coca-Cola bear.  I don't think he has a name (like Coca-Cola the Bear or Coke Bear).  To be totally accurate, he is a polar bear and he was introduced in 1993.
I immediately jumped at the chance to take a picture with the bear.  Maybe he was hungry or maybe he was mad at me for drinking so much Coke (actually, shouldn't he be happy that I drink Coke?), but he tried to bite my head off.  Seriously!  Look at the picture below.  I have proof and I might look to sue Coca-Cola.  Of course, I would be willing to settle out of court for a case or two of my favorite beverage!

The Coke Bear and me in Las Vegas, NV-March 2011.

Friendly Encounters

This is another in a series about my friends meeting celebrities.

My sister Nancy has had some memorable appearances in Friendly Encounters. She has been pictured with the red M&M, a Central Park horse and a Japanese rock icon. On a recent trip to Las Vegas (NV) with her friend Diane, Nancy once again scored an unusual celebrity for a picture.
The picture below highlights two of my very favorite things in life...Coke and Las Vegas. Oh I'm just kidding. Of course I meant the color green as well.
Okay, seriously, I love my sister dearly and I am happy that she is always thinking of me. Who else would pose with a Coca-Cola Bear just to make my day?
I do have two questions though. Where is Nancy's right hand and why does the bear look so happy?

The Coca-Cola Bear and Nancy Blais in Las Vegas, NV-Winter 2009.