I don't particularly fancy teddy bears but a teddy never fails to warm my heart. It's funny how teddies are marketed as cute and lovable, when in reality a bear is ferocious when threatened. Similarly, a hippopotamus is by far the most 'dangerous' due to misconceived perception of being portrayed as an adorable creature! Puzzles aside, teddy bears tend to have a heartwarming effect on children and adults; I am one of those who love cuddlies, ie soft furry or fabric toys. I wonder if loving a cuddly means a person has a soft side? My boy, despite his love for soccer, knights, soldiers, lego, minecraft, etc has a soft spot for soft toys - at the age of 8, he was equally thrilled when given a cushy bunny for Xmas ;p
Some bears have an inherently cute look - my favourite is Polar Bear. White and snowy :-)
