The bear originally symbolized size and ferocity. Chinese people eat bear bile and PAWS in the hope of getting additional nourishment. Russians see the bear as a symbol of their fighting nation; in the United States, Smokey Bear has long been the mascot of forest fire prevention.
However, in the movies we can see, the image of teddy bears is quite the opposite.
Possibly the most famous bear in the world is Winnie the Pooh. Although Winnie the Pooh was based on a real bear, he is now a standard stuffed animal. The only different teddy bear to get a live action movie is Paddington Bear.
Anyone familiar with their stories will realize that the two bears have something in common: both teddy bears are fond of sweet things. Winnie loves honey, Paddington loves jam. Both bears have a kind heart, a very warm little thing.America Giant Teddy Bear Plush Toys
Teddy bears bring us so much warmth, possibly because it represents childhood. Normally a bear is given to us as a child by someone who loves us, and when we play house with a bear as a child, we don't have all the pressures we face as adults.
Research has shown that touching a teddy bear can reduce the psychological effects of social rejection and reduce stress. Because the security and comfort of being familiar with a teddy bear is something we all crave.
A survey by Travelodge, a British travel industry company, found that 35 percent of British adults still take a teddy bear to bed with them, and 25 percent even take one with them on business trips to help reduce stress.
Of course, a teddy bear who is constantly a good boy can be annoying. Contrast is what society is about, or a foul-mouthed, bitchy teddy bear with a ban of 18 wouldn't have successfully launched a movie franchise as the charismatic new teddy bear icon.
The subtle thing is that even this iconoclastic bear has its charm because of its association with childhood.
Only around the familiar bear can we seem to have a bit carefree space, and it will forever be a benchmark for us between the adult world and childhood.
An ancient teddy bear is an unforgettable memory.