Animals Like Us!

Bearly Awake

When Mr. Bearyson lumbered into the office on Monday, he quickly realized that hibernation had not prepared him for rush hour traffic—or the breakroom coffee. Wearing an ill-fitting suit (sleeves still not quite right), he squeezed into his new swivel chair, eyed the mysterious blinking box on his desk, and introduced himself to a very startled intern.

The Keyboard Conundrum

Typing emails with paws is no picnic. "Dear HRrrrrrrrRRrrr..." (the keyboard may never recover). Spellcheck was baffled. By noon, Bearyson had sent out three messages, two snack requests, and a gentle warning about salmon in the communal fridge. He found the "Reply All" button dangerously tempting, but IT gently suggested otherwise.

Coffee Break Mayhem

The highlight? Coffee break. After his third cup, Bearyson was last seen trying to balance a donut on his nose while giving an impromptu motivational growl. Morale soared, though the office plant population did not.

"Honestly, I just came for the snacks. But these meetings are un-bear-able."
– Mr. Bearyson

Wild Takeaways

By 5pm, Mr. Bearyson had mastered the art of the group chat (lots of bear emojis), started a honey jar fund, and learned that cubicles are not soundproof. As he clocked out—paw-print and all—the team agreed: every office needs a bear on board (but maybe not handling payroll).

When Ducks Take Over the Pool

A group of real-looking ducks lounging by a swimming pool, some wearing sunglasses and lying on colorful towels, with a playful, summery vibe.

If you thought your neighborhood pool was wild on a Saturday, wait until a flock of ducks hosts their annual "Splash Bash!" Last weekend, humans were left quacking with laughter (and a little confusion) when the "Mallard Society" took over the deep end.

The Synchronized Swim Squad

Led by Coach Beakman, the ducks donned matching swim caps (stylishly perched atop their heads) and strutted to the pool’s edge. What followed was less "Olympic precision," more "bobbing chaos," but their wiggly webbed choreography scored a perfect 10 from the frog judge. Spectators especially loved the signature move: The Duck Dive, which involved coordinated splashing and a lot of happy quacks.

Sunny Side Up: Duck Edition

After their aquatic acrobatics, the flock flopped onto brightly colored towels. Sunglasses on, lemonade in wing, the ducks proceeded to master the ancient art of sunbathing. Rumor has it one mallard requested SPF 50 for his beak, "just to be safe."

Snack Time Shenanigans

Never ones to ruffle feathers, the ducks waddled over to the lifeguard stand and politely requested a menu. ("Do you serve pondweed wraps or just the usual breadcrumbs?") The lifeguard, a golden retriever named Buddy, graciously offered poolside snacks—though there was some debate over whether floaties or French fries made a better pool treat.

“Remember: No running on the deck, but waddling is highly encouraged!”
– Mallory, Duck Leader

As the sun set and the last rays sparkled on the water, the ducks lined up for one final cannonball—a splashy end to a legendary pool day. Moral of the story: If you see a flock of ducks at your local pool, grab a towel and join the fun. Just don’t forget your sunglasses!