I have...a crib full of Steiff and artist-made teddy bears. In my living room. And a stuffed pig I bought because it looks like my dad. And the rag doll my mom made me when I was two. I also have a stealth teddy, a 10cm Steiff that's been carried in my purse for...a very long time. His name is Timiny, and he has a nameless even smaller bear of his own. Both wear sweaters.

I can't wait to see this movie. But I may have to take a larger bear than Timiny to sob on.

I basically agree with Polter-Cow. I don't think it's better than the first two, but it's definitely an excellent film. Not that Pixar makes anything else.

I cried a good bit at the end.

Jessica, what callback are you talking about?

You guys, seriously?

THE CLAW!

a naked mole rat purchased at the Cincinnati Zoo

Represent!

Richard Scarry nursery rhymes and children's stories. (Pierre Bear, specifically)

Richard Scarry rules.

I have Brownie, my teddy my mom got at a baby shower. I couldn't sleep without him as a kid, and I remember worrying as a teenager how I was ever going to be able to sleep without him as an adult.

I am just fine without him, but I will still very occasionally pull him out of the closet and cry on him.

Represent!

I should holla now, right? Is that right? I'd hate to get it wrong and lose all my 'cred'.

HOLLA!

HEE.

It's funny, I never slept with totems when I was young, but as an adult, I can't sleep without Oliver, the squid...not for any sentimental reason at all, but because I put him between my forearms when I'm on my side. That and a pillow between my knees has totally eliminated a life-time of chronic back pain. So, while Oliver doesn't have that warm, emotional comfort thing going on, I couldn't sleep without him!

I should holla now, right? Is that right? I'd hate to get it wrong and lose all my 'cred'.

HOLLA!

omg, so cute.