I have a
hypothesis on why the
Snuffles Gund (the
classic bear with white tummy) is so popular, aside from being
massively cute and
smooshy. It's that unlike most
teddy bears, or most
stuffed animals in general, when you hug them and crush them to your chest,
they look up at you with a little bearish smile. It's
irresistable.
My Gunds are named Cyril and Henry V (pronounced Henry Vee).