teddy bears

A Dutch theme park called Walibi Holland has just re-opened to the public and share an unusual group of thrill-seekers riding their 'Untamed' coaster. 

In a fun and original way to invite back fans, and announce their re-opening, the staff has strapped 22 oversized teddy bears into the coaster for the best thrill ride of their lives! 

Viewers were so amused to see the plush dolls bouncing up and down as their ears flapped catching some serious air! Only thing missing? The exciting screams of excitement mixed with a bit of fear of the unknown.  

The video did the trick though! The footage went viral and brought smiles around the world! 

"This has been the best thing I've seen in lockdown," one YouTuber commented.

Another person wrote: "Never have I wanted to be a teddy bear more in my life!"

Story via MSN

One creative neighbor in a suburb of Stockport, UK, has decided to use his two giant teddy bears, Ted and Ed, to bring some smiles to his neighbors during these days of lockdown.   

Every morning for the last 21 days, the two teddy bears are busy different chores in their yard- washing the car, playing music or golf or just laying in bed reading the morning newspaper...these two are enjoying every day of quarantine while bringing some positivity to others.  

Scroll down and check out what these cuties have been doing in the last 21 days. 

You can even follow them on Instagram or Facebook.

This is such a wonderful and beautiful way of celebrating memories and holding onto them forever. 

Mary Macinnes has come up with this heartwarming idea and makes Teddy bears from old clothes of people's loved ones, including pets, to help people preserve their precious memories. In Macinnes own words, she sums up what is a 'Memory Bear,' "Memory Bears are special bears made from clothing that belonged to a special person in your life and a way to keep the essence of a loved one close by. They are comforting to children & adults and loved by those who appreciate the memorial tribute and connection to their loved on." 

Macinnes usually spends 5-6 hours planning, cutting, creating & sewing each bear, and each one is beautiful and full of memories.

If you're still looking for that perfect gift to give for the holidays. or just in general, a memory bear would make quite a memorable gift. 

Stop the presses! This rats cuddling with tiny (and big) teddy bears is all you need to jump-start those heartstrings! We had no idea how much we needed these insanely adorable images in our lives. Rats cuddling miniature teddy bears might just be our new favorite thing!

Pictures taken by Jessica Florence, Ellen van Deelen and Stacey Popandopulo.