TERROR BEAR!!!

From the pit of the deepest darkest corner of my memory, comes this image of my Terror Bear. This character was derived from a nightmare that I experienced on a constant basis as a child. It all began when I was two years old. My parents knew how much I loved the old Showbiz Pizza, so they took me there for my 2nd birthday. As a baby I was terrified of Billy Bob Brockali and all of the Rock Afire Explosion. But as long as they stayed away from me, I was ok. But when that bastard bear got close enough to bring me my birthday cake, I freaked out, as do most babies when confronted with a gigantic bear wearing overalls. I remember once Billy Bob was on stage, I gathered the nerve to go up to the stage and cheer on the Rock Afire Explosion. That Fatz Geronimo could sure hit those keys. But when I got closer to the stage, I noticed that there was a tree stump and climbed up to take a closer look. To my surprise, popped out the most terrifying thing I had ever seen, that little bastard Choo-Choo! He came at me with no hesitation and knocked me on my ass. I know that I was two years old, but that furry little bastard's red eyes would be engraved into my memory forever.
Once I was old enough to write stories, in grade 3, I began pumping out a series of short stories based on that damn bear. They were titled, "The Tickle Teddy Bear!" Only the bear that I remember, haunted my dreams and would not stop until I was dead. He would wait under my bed until I was asleep, the BAM! He would jump on my stomach until I was dead, only I was too fast for him to catch.
I had nightmares about that little bastard until about grade 9, but he still lingers in my memory, and will continue to do so forever...

This painting is of a drawing that I created about five years ago.

Please enjoy... but don't let him get to you toooooooooooooo! ;)
- Gyeah