Must Love Frogs
patreon
Bear County Jamboree Revival
🕑 Added 2024-09-16 20:27:25 +0000 UTCI think I'm of the belief that Icy Urski is a far more significant presence in WwF than she actually is. This may be the phenomenon known as Creator's Pet. Well, we're all going to have to choke down my passion for gay bears, for, like Mantiski, Icy has been with me for ages. She predates WwF, JG, and even my contributions to FA. Let's delve!
Bear County is nestled in a lushly forested corner of the state. Piggy Sue lives on the cusp of St. Charlies and Bear County, where she is a nearby neighbor of Icy and her wife Kitty. Originally I was writing Icy as a woman on a mission to save the lopsided world, with her massive paw in a number of different philanthropic pies. Then I remembered, hey, being older is exhausting, so I narrowed down Icy's passions to her gym (Roughnecks), her band (CRUSHED ICE) and her and Kitty's care of special needs/abandoned pets. Icy is a big, big bear, the second largest character in WwF (besides Pod the FREAKIN BLUE WHALE), and usually walks around stooped over (her back hurts). If she's standing tall as pictured it's already too late for you. Icy is skilled in boxing, power lifting, and music your dad likes.
Pandy Muse was originally called Pandy Boxx, though I changed her name because she reminds me more of Kandy Muse than Pandora Boxx (it's a Ru Girl thing...if ya know ya know). Pandy is Icy's much younger cousin. She had a poor relationship with her mother, so Icy took Pandy under her sizeable wing, playing the role of big sister, parent and mentor to the young panda. Her influence paid off, as Pandy delved into fitness and martial arts instead of self destructive tomfoolery. She even experienced several years of success in the pro wrestling circuit as PANDEMONIUM!, though like Rampage Black before her, she wisely quit while she was ahead. These days Pandy is second in command at Roughnecks. Despite her love of kung fu (bear style, of course) and her species, Pandy is not Chinese; most denizens of Bear County tend to be descended of Polish and/or Russian immigrants.
Mishka "Meesh" Muse is Pandy's husband. He's the definition of stout strength; as a relatively small sun bear he felt the need to shape up to keep up. He and Pandy bonded over a shared love of bearkour, which has a lot to do with thundering through the forest like a runaway eighteen wheeler. Romance! Meanwhile, Meesh is skilled in wrestling and taekwondo, and he owns a dojo for the latter. A friendly fellow with a heart to help others, Meesh teaches a monthly self defense class at Roughnecks which is free to small animal folks. Val, get in the car.
Kitty Clawson is Icy's partner since forever, and is, full disclosure, basically my wife's fursona. Originally from South Korea, Kitty was adopted by an American family. She has five cat sisters and one llama brother. For many years Kitty worked at Pettery Barn, but when Icy hit her financial stride, Kitty quit the /rat/ race to be a stay at home mom to the couple's many rescue /cats/, /dogs/ and /birds/. Icy is large and in charge; Kitty is small and in charge of Icy.
When We Fly (c)Kae
Comments
Must Love Frogs
And I'm so glad you are here! Yes, I do consider WwF to be my opus. All my chopping away with fanart and learning to draw and to write in a way that satisfies me has led me to this point.
Must Love Frogs
Right there! Sun Bear Stare!
Must Love Frogs
"But babe! The bees are buzzing in the trees to make some honey just for me!" "Don't try to sweet talk me with those necessities!"
Jose Rosa
These bears care. I imagine Meesh would love to be an amateur /bee/ keeper, but Pandy has to remind him that he'd just eat the product before they get it to the farmers' market. Bearkour!! https://youtu.be/QvFdsyy96Jw?si=TYc1Hfldq5jPG3QC
Must Love Frogs
Thank you! Yours truly is working hard!
Must Love Frogs
Another great question! The short answer is, anyone can be from anywhere. The long answer, which can't really be explained here in all its detail, implies that in prehistory, animal people evolved in the region where their /animal/ ancestors originated. A great ice age caused people of all species to convene with one another for mutual aid, gathering in what would become countries. This being prehistory, we have very little actual evidence of what happened here. Also, religions have muddied the waters, some stating that animal people were created instantly in the Almighty's image and society was spawned by two individuals. Then again, there is a strong argument for an "Eden" where animal people of all species worked together in a sort of paradise, before dwindling resources forced them to scatter. TLDR: To answer your question, it's involved.
WeirdAsIzzie
Does the species of the person usually corelate with what ethnicity they are or is that a rare occurrence? Also, how does race/ethnicity work in WwF? In this and previous posts you've just said the characters race/ethnicity, but in the world can people tell someone's background or is it more complicated since there are so many different species? I hope this doesn't come off as rude, I'm just genuinely curious.
Jonathan
I love how much thought and background you've put into this AND still crank out comics!
Badguy101
Sun bear! So rare!
PebbleLion
One thing I love about WwF is that for those who want to learn more about the mantis/frog plunking at the keys and drawing, there's a wealth of stuff! I had no idea that you had Icy this long, though her being the big mom/dad for most of WwF's adults fits with you and the Pateron and i'm glad I joined and wish I had sooner. I know there's fans who knew you wayyy back in the DA days when you were showcasing your love for Usagi and the rest of the crew, even as they were being censored all to hell to be thrown to the masses of after school TV in the 90's, along with DBZ and so on. WwF to me has what seems to be a foundation of 20+ years of building on art and writing and worldbuilding, along with expanding your tent to welcome in a few true blue friends to help and who have proven themselves. You are friendly to all, but don't just answer the door to anyone and with good reason. I adore the passion and worldbuilding that shows both you and your wife's talents. I'm so glad to be here.
