In the faraway cloud-based land of “Care-a-Lot,” part of a larger geographic region known as “The Kingdom of Caring”, one Care Bear, Share Bear, has been wrestling with his identity as a fundamentally sharing-and caring-bear who believes love is not a finite resource. He wants to spread his love to every bear in the kingdom. Where does this leave him? Ethical Non-Monogamy. Better known as EMN. It’s time he finally lives his truth as a bear with a burning, carnal desire to share himself.
Share Bear, known for his lavender fur and iconic lollipop belly badge (the unique symbol on each bear’s stomach representing their personality, role, or power), has officially come out as ethically non-monogamous, unveiling a new badge featuring an infinity heart, the official symbol of the ENM community.
In the rebrand, he has found deeper meaning than ever before. “For too long I was just sharing cookies, toys, and feelings… but I always knew I wanted more,” Share Bear shared. “Now I’m sharing me. And that feels good. So good.” Share Bear also acknowledges the importance of communication and transparency when engaging in extremely intimate and deep emotional and physical connections with multiple bears at the same time who are all fully aware and enthusiastic participants.
But Share Bear’s transformation sent ripples through Care-a-Lot, and reactions from his ursine counterparts were a mixed bag.
Friend Bear, donning flowers on his belly, was utterly baffled by Share Bear’s advances, unsure if hugs were still appropriate. Oopsy Bear fell to his knees in despair upon learning Share Bear had twelve other romantic partners and that their nights in the clouds weren’t exclusive. Meanwhile, Grumpy Bear retreated to the shadow of a storm cloud, muttering about traditional love structures and the existential threat posed by radical openness.
Ultimately, the Care Bears’ raison d’être is to spread care and positivity around the world. What we’re seeing now is a modern bear standing in his power, refusing to restrict his endless supply of love to one bear.
He now stands before us, among his fuzzy brethren, all in a line, rubbing their belly badges — their signature move — activating a powerful beam of light, love, and cheer that shoots from their bellies. Then, in a breathtaking moment, Share Bear turns to aim his belly beam at the other bears, sending a powerful surge of warmth and delight, leaving them blissful and euphoric.
