Quick! Someone call the Bearmbulance!

Today we discovered that my girlfriends childhood cherished bear, Sam, had a rip in his arm.

Naturally, my mind instantly jumped to this



Which brings me to my next point: "How old is too old for stuffed animals?"

Most people give away their cherished, inanimate comrades around about the same time as they start picking up mobile phones and iThings, however, are the select few that hold on and never forsake their toys justified in the regard that they are maintaining and important link to their childhood? Perhaps even a link that allows some respite in a busy, stressful, adult world?

For the sake of siding with my wonderful girlfriend, I'm going to say that, if the toy is important to you and keeps you happy, you can never be too old.

After all, what's the difference between a stuffed bear and an iPad? Well, the iPad limits your imagination and costs a lot more, but besides that, they're items of leisure.