Object
Hypothetical Two Regular Bears (suggested as panda substitutes)
Two unspecified, ordinary bears invoked verbally as a mock replacement for the lonely panda Hsing‑Hsing. Characters describe them as non‑panda ursids—lacking distinctive panda markings—and imagine painting them black‑and‑white as a prank. The bears never appear physically on set; the proposal functions as a spoken prop that prompts sarcasm, humiliation, and a conspiratorial response among staff.
2 appearances
Purpose
Proposed as literal stand‑ins for a panda (a practical substitution/gag) to satisfy a zoo/diplomatic request and to puncture the request with comedic or retaliatory intent.
Significance
The verbal suggestion pivots a frivolous cultural favor into a weaponized grievance: the gag exposes manipulation, humiliates the petitioner and then forges an alliance between Toby and Mandy, turning levity into payback against Josh and reframing office power dynamics.
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