Are You A Gummi Bear Addict?
If you can not shake your Gummi Bear addiction, thank Hans Riegel.....Who?
The name 'Gummi Bear' comes from the german Gummibär (Gummibaer) which means 'rubber bear', or a bear which has a rubbery texture. Hans Riegel of Bonn, Germany invented these tasty bear-shaped sweets in 1922 and started the Haribo company.
Why Bears?
In the 1920s when Haribo began, bears were very popular and so the original Gummi Bears were called 'Dancing Bears'. There were probably two reasons for the popularity of bears in those days.
In the early 1900s there was a craze for Teddy Bears. The craze was spawned by a story about US President Theodore Roosevelt refusing to shoot an injured bear. The story was widely discussed and a toy manufacturer created a stuffed plush toy they called "Teddy's Bear" which became a huge commercial success. Roosevelt even used a Teddy Bear as a mascot in his bid for re-election. Ladies carried them everywhere, children were photographed with them. The craze for Teddy Bears was international and children around the globe wanted them and Teddy Bears became a childhood must have as they are today. See more of the Gummi Bear history below...
The Gummi Bear Song: This is GREAT!!
If there is a child in the house, let them watch this.
The Gummy Bear Song - Long English Version
From www.gummibar.net - Full length English version of I Am A Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song). Visit Gummibär online at http://www.gummibar.net
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Gummie Bear Song Lyrics
Oh I'm a gummy bear
Yes I'm a gummy bear
Oh I'm a yummy, tummy, funny, lucky gummy bear
I'm a jelly bear
Cus I'm a gummy bear
Oh I'm a moving, grooving, jamming, singing gummy bear.
Oh Yeah
gummy gummy gummy gummy gummy bear
Oh I'm a gummy bear
Yes I'm a gummy bear
Oh I'm a yummy, tummy, funny, lucky gummy bear
I'm a jelly bear
Cus I'm a gummy bear
Oh I'm a moving, grooving, jamming, singing gummy bear.
Oh Yeah
Ba ba be do be do be yum yum
Three times you can bite me
Ba ba be do be do be yum yum
Three times you can bite me
Repeat!
Haribo Gummi Candy, Super Cola Bottles
Haribo Gummi Candy, Super Cola Bottles, 5-Pound Bag
Super-sized gummi cola bottles which taste just like real cola. These 4-inch candies will quench your thirst for a tasty treat!!
12 X 5-Ounce Bags
Standing Out From the Rest
5-Pound Bag!!
Haribo Gummi Candy Gold-Bears, 5-Pound Bag
Haribo Gold-Bears are the original gummi bear. Invented in 1922, the Gold-Bear was originally called the "Dancing Bear." Haribo Gold-Bears are a mixed delight of white/pineapple, green/strawberry, yellow/lemon, orange/orange, and red/raspberry gummi bears. True gummi bear connisseurs know that Haribo Gold-Bears surpass the others for quality. Available in 5-pound bags--enough to share with friends and family. Approximately 97 pieces per pound.
More Haribo Gummi Candies
Haribo Gummi Candy, Fruit Salad, 5-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
Amazon Price: $13.11 (as of 07/13/2009) 
Gummi Bears 5 lb
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Haribo Gummi Twin Cherries 5LB Bag
Amazon Price: $22.00 (as of 07/13/2009)
Haribo Gummi Candy, Fruit Salad, 5-Pound Bag
Amazon Price: $14.77 (as of 07/13/2009)
Haribo Gummi Candy, Fruity Pasta, 5-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
Amazon Price: $13.11 (as of 07/13/2009)
Standing Out II
Trolli Bears
The 'other' Gummi Bear
Trolli Gummi Bears, 5 Lbs
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Other Gummi Candies by competitors to Haribo
Where Does The Name 'Haribo' Come From?
Haribo comes from the first two letters of each of the three words 'Hans Riegel of Bonn', the man who is responsible for creating a world full of Gummi Bear Addicts.
Exotic Fruit Gummis
Great Lenses About Other Types of Bears
Did you know there were only 9 Species of Bears (8 if you do not include the Gummi Bear). I did not, but I learned alot about bears from lensmasters like Frankster. Below are a collection of the most important lenses about bears, selected together with the Bearmeister aka Frankster.-
Kartick Satyanarayan - Champion of India's Dancing Bears
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Co-founder and Director of Wildlife S.O.S. Although Kartick's job titles may sound mundane or safe, in reality, his job is anything but. Here, you'll learn about Kartick Satyanarayan, the "Bear Man" as he's known by some in India, and his efforts t...
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Saving The Dancing Bears Of India
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Here, I'll share with you the tragic story of the Dancing Bears of India and the uplifting story of their ongoing rescue. As you read their story, you may wince and want to stop, but please read on. There IS hope for these mistreated Sloth Bears. W...
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Are You Polar Bear Aware?
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Polar bears are affected by global warming, oil exploration, and big game hunters, all of which negatively affect their population. The purpose of this lens is to raise money to help save Polar Bears from extinction while helping more people become P...
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Bears 101
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Common characteristics of bears include a short tail, excellent senses of smell and hearing, five un-retractable claws, and long, dense, shaggy fur. Bears have a large body with powerful limbs. They are capable of standing up on their hind legs. They...
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BEARS: The 8 Wonders Of The World
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This lens showcases the 8 species of bear world-wide. From here, you can go to more in depth lenses about each particular bear with lots of facts, photos and videos. All 8 species of bear are endangered to some degree. Here you'll get facts, photos,...
Save Our Bears!
On a more serious note, Frankster the 'Bear Meister' has developed a Save Our Bears group which is helping to change the plight all bear species through awareness and fund raising.Gummi Bears, the 9th Species of bears are not endangered. It is quite acceptable to hunt Gummi Bears relentlessly. But for more information about the other eight species of bears check out the Save Our Bears Group, of which this lens is a proud new member!
Organic Gummi Bears!?!
I did not even know that these exist! Reviews on them are mixed, some people think that they taste great, others don't like them. If you are looking for a healthier alternative to Gummi Bears, this is worth a try.
Let's Do Organic Classic Gummi Bears, 3.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)
Amazon Price: $26.68 (as of 07/13/2009)
More Tasty Gummi Candies
Gummi Worms
Gummi Bear Vitamins
Evil Bear...He, He, He!
Gummi Bear Toys
Gummi Bears
Amazon Price: $7.19 (as of 07/13/2009)
Gummi Bear Book and Recoding
Disney's -Gummi Bears - Zummi's Magic Spell - (Read Along Book & Tapw)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
EACH BOOK-AND-CASSETTE combination is a fun-filled experience in music and story adventure featuring: Word for Word story narration * Colorful Illustrations
Gummie Bear History Continued
In addition to Teddy Bears, children of the day were entertained by dancing bears. Dancing Bears were trained bears that children saw at circuses aand theaters everywhere. Although the dancing bears had miserable lives people of the day enjoyed the tricks and dances that the bears performed. Fortunately dancing bears are not so popular today.
Recognizing the popularity of the bear to children and their parents, Haribo started with a bear shaped sweet which slowly evolved to be the Gold Bear. Haribo then introduced licorice flavored products and this flavor became known as the Black Bear. A fruit-gum flavored bear was later introduced and this bear dramatically increased the popularity of Haribo. So, the success of Gummi Bears was a combination of the popularity of bears amongst children of the day and the large variety of popular flavors that the Haribo company introduced.
Gummi Bear Books
Do Your Children Love To Eat Gummi Bears?
The Gummi Bear Counting Book
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
Disney's the Adventures of the Gummi Bears Storybook
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
Lost in Ogre Forest ( Disney's Gummi Bear Story Book) (Gummi Bear Story Book)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
Disney's Gummi Bears A Merry Beary Christmas: Things to do for the Holidays
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
Disney's Tummi's tummy (Gummi Bears)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
Adventures of the Gummie Bears: Watch a Clip on You Tube
Buy Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
For Your Favorite Gummi Bear Fan!!
Escape From Gummi Bear Hell
Disney Gummi Bear Stuffed Characters
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Gummibär: Stuff about the German Product
Do You Love Gummi Bears?
Frankster wrote...
Yummy lens. I LOVE gummi bears. I can't get enough! 5 stars and favorite and I'm a FAN! BTW, come join Save Our Bears (SOB) Group. Everything about bears is welcome. Bear hugs, Frankster
Posted November 09, 2008
poddys wrote...
Very nice lens, great to learn the history of Gummi Bears and the company. 5*****
Posted October 27, 2008
EditionH wrote...
We used to visit the Haribo Museum in the South of France a couple of times and leave the shop with big bags of bears and other things for the family :).
Posted October 27, 2008
pmolinero wrote...
I adore the gummi bears and those from Haribo are definitely the best quality. Great idea for a lens, good job and very nice photos of the "Gummibärchen"! *****
Posted October 25, 2008
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