On October 29th, Twitter user posted a text meme about the bear, garnering over 176,000 likes and 8,800 retweets in a week (shown below, right). On October 17th, Instagram user chairjesus posted a fake RapTV post claiming the bear was shot dead in Houston, garnering over 47,000 likes in three weeks (shown below, left). On October 12th, meme was posted by Instagram user iamthirtyaf, garnering over 100,000 likes in a month. On October 10th, 2022, Instagram user posted a steal his look meme using the bear, garnering over 11,700 likes in a month (shown below, right). He posted the meme to Instagram the next day, garnering over 3,800 likes in a year. On October 5th, 2021, Twitter user posted, 'Stop glamorizing the grind, start glamorizing the Sleepytime Tea bear,' over an image of the bear (shown below, left). Vintage 80s Care Bears Bedtime Bear Pajama Set Baby Size 12 Months Blue & White Retro Toddler Sleepwear Footed PJs 26.00. For example, on November 30th, 2020, Instagram user mytherapistsays posted a meme using the image caption, 'Me every day at 5:37pm,' garnering over 208,000 views in two years (shown below). The image of the bear being used in memes continued to spread in the following years, particularly the early 2020s. I'll be a snoozing bear wearing a nightcap in no time!' On April 17th, 2018, Instagram user moneygames posted a not all men meme using the image of the bear, garnering over 11,200 likes in four years (shown below). One of the earliest known mentions of the Sleepytime Tea Bear online was by Twitter user on January 9th, 2008, writing, 'Making Sleepytime Tea. He’s been a bringer of cheer and wellbeing for years, encouraging participants at our annual charity events, and naturally he’s a beloved part of our holiday parties. I think people are pleased to know the bear has a wife and family, and a cozy cottage where they live with a cat curled up by the fire! It’s a warm scene that our customers continue to be drawn to, and what a beautiful image to couple with unparalleled flavor. When asked how he would describe the bear, the rep said: The Sleepytime Bear is a timeless symbol of peace, calm, nostalgia, and even a little self-care.

In the piece, they explain that the inspiration for the bear 'can be traced back to the original influences of Disney and the idea of a realistic fantasy.' They also explain that Beth Haye is the sister of one of the Celestial Seasonings' co-founders. On December 21st, 2020, Pop Icon published an article about the history of the bear where they speak with Tim Collins, the General Manager and VP of Marketing at Celestial Seasonings, about the bear. The bear became the company's most iconic brand design. It has been used on the Sleepytime Tea packaging since. Or interacting with their favorite bears who are peacefully sleeping.According to the now-deleted Celestial Seasonings 'Learn About Us' page, the Sleepytime Bear artwork was commissioned by Beth Haye in 1973 (shown below). Kids can play a minigame popping bubbles and catching bears on a cloud as they listen to the Wake Up song.

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