WELCOME TO EGADS IT'S EEYORE!
Let's face it, there would be nobody to cry in your beer, rain on your parade, or weep "woe is me" and snuffle in your handkerchief, that's what!
"Good morning Mary Sunshine" may be on the lips of all the optimists, but when it comes down to it...misery loves company. And, there's no one better to fit the bill than A.A. Milne's bemusing, bumbling beast named "Eeyore".
WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU HAVEN'T READ EEYORE'S LITTLE BOOK OF GLOOM & DOOM? (Image Credit: disneymike@flickr.com)
A SUCK-IT-UP SENSATION!
"Eeyore" is a character in a very popular children's book by A.A. Milne called, "Winnie-the-Poo".More precisely, "Eeyore" is a chronlogically-gifted, grey-haired, merry-challenged mule, technically known as Equus asinus.
Though able to read and write (only simple things), although his spelling and poetry composition leave a lot to be desired.
His biggest claim to fame is the fact that he's a little short in the self-esteem department. Not surprisingly one of his best known habits is misplacing his long tail which he is rather fond of which is only attached to him by a small nail that keeps slipping out. Missing tails do come in handy however as a bell-pull for Owl's front door.
Eeyore is a persistent personality who's willing to pitch in and help when asked, and willing to rebuild his house of sticks every time it has fallen down, been knocked down or been bounced upon.
While professional psychologists suggest that "Eeyore" may suffer from the sad-sack syndrome known as "dysthymic disorder" which can be attributed to a traumatic amputation of his tail leading to psycho-social environmental problems, (most notably, the challenge of finding him suitable accommodation).
On the other hand, members of the International People of the Pen Society suggest that he also embodies a mixture of pessimism, stoicism, sarcasm and cynicism, all qualities common to the stereotypical British character, (in other words, a real hero in the eyes of "stiff upper lip" folks).
Americans, bless their hearts, have always portrayed "Eeyore" as a loyal beast of burden, who despite his depressive nature, is a compassionate creature. (Some have speculated that perhaps their fondness for the "donkey" is due to their fondness for the Democratic political party, whose mascot is a mirthless mule).
Our happy-challenged hero!
THE ONE AND ONLY ORIGINAL EEYORE!
Winnie-the-Pooh's Friendship Book
Meet the whole gang from Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred-Acre Wood.
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![Pooh & Eeyore, Pooh & Tigger [With Learn Aloud CD] (Friends Collection)](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VLOGIGieL._SL75_.jpg)
Pooh & Eeyore, Pooh & Tigger [With Learn Aloud CD] (Friends Collection)
Who said Eeeyore's a bore...not with Pooh and Tigger around.
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Winnie Ille Pu Semper Ludet (The House at Pooh Corner)
For Latin-lovers and funnybone followers only!
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Tesoros para llevar Disney: Winnie Pooh: Carry Along Disney: Winnie the Pooh, Spanish-Language Edition (Spanish Edition)
For those with a foreign flair, try reading "Winnie the Pooh" in Spanish!
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
The House At Pooh Corner Deluxe Edition
For those who love to let their inner child come out and play!
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GALLERY OF GIGGLES FOR THE GREATEST GRUMP -- EEYORE!
I don't do HAPPY!
A Pessimistic Personae?
I want a low-carb cake.
Who stole my door-knob?
![Eeyore 3 [slight change] by Blue Light Photography](http://static.flickr.com/2177/2104610908_ae9f623f89_s.jpg)
I'm no stick-in-the-mud!
This frigging frog don't float!
The God of Hum & Glum.
The Party Pooper!
I'm not a tree-hugger!
Leap Year is for losers!
JOIN IN EEYORE'S 45TH ANNUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Get a grip...this is no time to be a Party Pooh(per)!Although Eeyore was born on December 25, 1921 in England, Americans like to celebrate in their own way on their own day thank you very much.
After all, who could forget A.A. Milne's story about a depressed donkey who thought his friends had forgotten his birthday, only to discover that they had planned a surprise party for him.
Eeyore's Birthday Party began in 1963 as a spring party hosted by University of Texas students in Austin together with an English Lit Professor by the name of Lloyd W. Birdwell, Jr.
It's a day-long event featuring contests of all kinds, live music, colorful costumes, fresh food and lots of bubbly beverages.
So, pick up a honey pot, grab your tail, and let's get cracking!
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Time: 11:00 am until dark
Venue: Pease Park, Austin, Texas
For more information: Telephone - 512.448.5160
IN EEYORE'S WORDS...
Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them. -- Eeyore, Winnie-The-Pooh, A.A. Milne. EEYORE'S LULLABY
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A HOVEL IS A HOME EVEN IF IT'S IN A THISTLE PATCH!
"It isn't as if there was anything very wonderful about my little corner. Of course for people who like cold, wet, ugly bits it is something rather special." -- Eeyore, The House at Pooh Corner, A.A. Milne EEYORE'S FAVORITE FOOD
DRY WIT FROM A DONKEY
"If anyone wants to clap," said Eeyore when he had read this, "now is the time to do it." They all clapped."Thank you," said Eeyore. "Unexpected and gratifying, if a little lacking in Smack."
-- Eeyore reads him poem, The House at Pooh Corner, A.A. Milne.
DO YOU DIG DONKEYS?
The Donkey Companion: Selecting, Training, Breeding, Enjoying & Caring for Donkeys
For those who wish to acquire a dandy-looking donkey.
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/10/2009)
The Wisdom of Donkeys: Finding Tranquility in a Chaotic World
For those who are fretting far too much over why jackasses are running the world amok.
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An Extravagance of Donkeys
A true tale about a sanctuary for donkeys.
Amazon Price: $10.75 (as of 07/10/2009)
Donkey: The Mystique of Equus Asinus
All you ever wanted to know about this beautiful beast of burden.
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/10/2009)
The Golden Ass: The Transformations of Lucius
A great addition to a classic collection -- and terrific gift for sees-all-knows all, hard-to-please types.
Amazon Price: $11.70 (as of 07/10/2009)
THERE'S ENTERTAINMENT VALUE IN EEYORE!
Living With Eeyore: How to Positively Love the Negative People in Your Life
How positive people deal with pessimistic putzes.
Amazon Price: $12.73 (as of 07/10/2009)
Eeyore's Little Book of Gloom (The wisdom of Pooh)
Words of wisdom from the Guru of Gloom and Doom.
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Eeyore's Gloomy Little Instruction Book
Make more for more wisdom from the Guru of Gloom!
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The Tao of Pooh and Te of Piglet (Wisdom of Pooh)
For those who appreciate a new perspective on life.
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Eeyore is pleasing pessimist living in a joy-filled optimist's world because he, more than any other cartoon character, is in a "No Exit" situation...(like most of us when venture up a creek without a paddle or a practical-joking Pooh to tell us what to do)!
You seem so sad, Eeyore."
"Sad? Why should I be sad? It's my birthday. The happiest day of the year."
"Your birthday?" said Pooh in great surprise.
"Of course it is. Can't you see? Look at all the presents I've had."
He waved a foot from side to side.
"Look at the birthday cake. Candles and pink sugar."
Pooh looked - first to the right and then to the left.
"Presents?" said Pooh. "Birthday cake?" said Pooh. "Where?"
"Can't you see them?"
"No," said Pooh.
"Neither can I," said Eeyore. "Joke," he explained. "Ha Ha."
EEYORE'S ANSWER TO LIFE
Who says a mirthless mule hasn't got a handle on how to handle life's little curve balls and calamities?If all else fails and you're not packing a pair of rose-colored glasses, take his advice and change your perspective:
"Some days look better upside down."
MORE EEYORE EPHEMERA
POCKETBOOKS FOR PARTY POOH(PERS)!
Pooh and the Psychologists
Freud never found his funnybone, but being in the funny farm sure has its advantages!
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Pooh and the Philosophers : In Which It Is Shown That All of Western Philosophy Is Merely a Preamble to Winnie-The-Pooh
Packed with Poohvian pronouncements!
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Pooh and the Millennium : In Which the Bear of Very Little Brain Explores the Ancient Mysteries at the Turn of the Century
Proving once again how much a bear with a little brain has on the great scheme of things.
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The Pooh Perplex : A Freshman Casebook
For those who need something to cheer themselves up as they wade through a tawdry tome in an English lit class.
Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Postmodern Pooh (Rethinking Theory)
The answer to professors of prose who need to be brought down a notch or two.
Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 07/10/2009)
LITTLE LINK LIST FOR THE LEISURE-CHALLENGED
- PATHOLOGY IN THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD
- In the world of neurodevelopment disorders, Eeyore probably takes the cake but, he has lots of other dysfunctional helpmates residing in the Hundred Acre Wood.
- DYSFUNCTION FOUND IN THE LAND OF POOH
- A "must" for Grand Pooh Bahs of any kind.
- THE EEYORE FACTOR
- A course on leadership wouldn't be complete with a few words about a fellow who spends far too much time losing his tail and living in the dumps.
- EVERYONE NEEDS AN EEYORE
- Yup the world's imperfect, and the proof of it is the existence of a pathetic personality named "Eeyore".
- A WORD ABOUT EEYORE'S PHILOSOPHY
- What would the world be without those who believe in believe the power of positive thinking?
- POOH OF WALDEN POND
- Wonderous works come from those who write in the woods be they A.A. Milne or Henry David Thoreau.
- EEYORE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY - AUSTIN'S RIGHT OF SPRING TURNS 46!
- Only in Texas, do they strip down to their skivvies, not to mention shake, rattle and roll on the occasion of Eeyore's Birthday!
SEE WHAT TOO MUCH THINKING CAN DO...
The old gray donkey, Eeyore, stood by himself in a thistly corner of the forest, his front feet well apart, his head on one side, and thought about things. Sometimes he thought sadly to himself, "Why?" and sometimes he thought, "Wherefore?" and sometimes he thought, "Inasmuch as which?" - and sometimes he didn't quite know what he was thinking about. So when Winnie-the-Pooh came stumping along, Eeyore was very glad to be able to stop thinking for a little, in order to say "How do you do?" in a gloomy manner to him. -- Eeyore, Winnie The Pooh, A.A. Milne THE GLUM GALLERY
Laughing at me?
Tigger, settle down!
Holly makes me happy?
God gave me two left feet!
I don't scare anyone.
Christmas is creepy!
Tourists drive me nuts!
Pessimist for President!
Bowling is boring!
I don't wear happy hats!
WITTY AND WONKY WISDOM FROM EEYORE
This writing business. Pencils and what-not. Over-rated if you ask me. Silly stuff. Nothing in it. -- Winnie-The-PoohNo Give and Take. No Exchange of Thought. It gets you nowhere, particularly if the other person's tail is only just in sight for the second half of the conversation. -- The House at Pooh Corner
When stuck in the river, it is best to dive and swim to the bank yourself before someone drops a large stone on your chest in an attempt to hoosh you there. -- Eeyore's Gloomy Little Instruction Book
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Eeyore, needs every friend he can get...so say something, preferably something positive. Otherwise, he may whomp you with his long tail or a big bunch of thistles, (provided he can summon up the courage to do so). After all, he is a mild-mannered mule (unless provoked by pesky pets or persnickety people).
StevenCousley wrote...
Just a quick welcome to the group. Eeyore is certainly a name to be proud of. ;)
Posted March 15, 2009
crazedmama wrote...
Ohh I love eeyore.. i think because he reminds me so much of myself! lol.. Great lens!!!
Posted December 30, 2008
Intuitive wrote...
Your lens has captured the very essence of Eeyore! I could never write a lens as well as you. Oh well. I shall carry on as best I can with my own meager contributions to Squidoo and perhaps, someday, someone will notice them. Or not. ;) 5*
Posted December 23, 2008
