What's Happening With The Bear Den?

Well, quite a lot actually.

What ends up happening is that lately there's been event after event, and I end up taking so many pictures and staying out so late that I've literally got no time to post anything. The jury's still out on if I truly am starting to look like Vince Vaughn. I'm so, so tired guys.

Anyway I know most of you are picture fiends anyway, so I'll shut up now and show you what we've been getting into lately.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, let me present to you my case.

Exhibit A: Korea vs Japan

No matter where you go, there are hordes and hordes of Red Sox fans. Lucky for you, Danny and I are here.


I'm thinking this sign was lost in translation- I believe they meant "We Believe In You."


Those clever Koreans...


Looks like the hadoukens I left in the 4th grade have found a new home on the Korean Baseball Squad.


Scorekeepers nightmare- check out those last names.


Nippon!


Exhibit B: Disneyland

Apparently Tyra's from The 'Wood.


Yep. That's a paw print.


"Yeah can I get the same color as the lightposts in Disneyland? Thanks."


Check out Danny's nostril totally replacing Mr. Potato Head's pupil.


There's a reason I'm tilting my head and favoring my ear in this picture. Ask Yovie. It's a grand story.


Cox on the scare floor.


Mr. My-Throat-Hurts-and-I-Can't-Stop-Coughing eating an ice cream cone.


"Ok dude, don't look now, but Satan is totally right next to you bro."


Yes, people still use keytars.


Geoff = FAIL


We mean business. Well, sort of.


Exhibit C: Kelly's Karaoke Korner

Mr. I-Gave-Up-Beer-For-Lent.




What does everybody want?! What does everybody need?!


Master of Puppets/Ceremonies. He'll sing Creed if provoked.


Kimmers, Yovers, and the most enthusiastic thumbs up I've ever seen from Bryan.




Channeling my inner Depp.


Told you, check out those lyrics.


Rare Allana appearance- three days only, straight from Davis.


Tower of power.


Exhibit D: Extreme Nate-Overs and Swingers

Old Nate, same Yovie.


Our monthly visit to my favorite diner in LA.


Bryan and Special Dan presenting New Nate!


Rare appearances left and right- but to the left look who it is! It's Tony Diamonds!


Jusi, Mary, and Ace Boogs made it- why weren't you there?



Exhibit E: Assorted Randoms

BBQ-n, and yes we have floral wallpaper in our home. It's a mood lifter, deal with it.


Nat trying to dodge the inevitable Bear Den.




Buttascotch, Yo. Get it? 'Cause it's Yo in the middle? Nevermind.


Bunch of stray cats.



Sporadic, impromptu Mash Potato/Twists in the parking lot. You can't hang with this crew.




Look how intense my face is- truly I danced this night away.



Trisha's face says it all.

In Direct Response to Boogie Nights

A little over a week ago, I noticed that The Sleepers posted the latest installment of Boogie Nights.


Boogie Nights 1.2 from ace carretero on Vimeo.

We here at The Bear Den are determined to not let this go unnoticed. Here are a few teasers for what we have in store.







Beat that Ace. Wait 'til you see the rest...

On a different note, I was driving home late last night and noticed that there was a crazy fire, next to my old office in Corona. Upon further inspection, I realized it was actually the next business complex over from ours. Seriously guys, the flames were 60-70 feet in the air. Here's to hoping nobody was injured.

Mason Jar Premiere/Benefit: RECAP! PART 2

For Part 1 of this post, click here.

Everyday People













Most of you who know us know that we love competition for our promos. Here are a few pictures from the stuff we made people do for some free stuff.


First of which was a hyphy dance contest- with only Joemm participating. Weird thing is that he lost. Against himself.


Next was a dance-off between Tony and Bryan, even though they knew they weren't going to get anything.


That followed with a Rock Paper Scissor fight.


Which preceded our now famous push up battle royale.



And even a trackstand competition.



What better way to end a contest than with a Moonwalk battle. Taylor = champion.



Drew-bee, wearing the t-shirt we were giving away.


Towards the end of the night, things got a little, well, rowdy.



The fuzz showed up, and handed us with one of these.



Then we had Bryan the Minor take all the people who had bikes out for a ride to appease the po-leeece.



And then just as the 5-0 left, wouldn't you know it, the sprinklers came on. Here we are frantically trying to get the DJ equipment out of harm's way.


Check out the death stare on Nat's face. It's actually more like half death, half determination. And no, Tony's not just socializing- he's blocking a sprinkler with his foot to minimize wetness.


Three things about any party that we throw..

One. It's not official until three Mexican guys get together and do a pose with at least one of them crouching.



Two. It's not official until somebody brings a ridiculously expensive camera to document the whole thing.


And Three. It's not official unless you make fun of Jon B. in any way possible. This time, we wallowed in the sweet joy of his broken, beloved iPhone.


Anybody else thing he looks like the kid from the last Mr. Bean movie?






All in all, it was such an amazing night. Different people from different backgrounds came together for one evening to celebrate charity. Meg (and everyone else) from TOMS Shoes puts it best..

There is this an African philosophy which is "Ubuntu" - it essentially means a person is a person through other persons, or "I am because we are".

I can't think of a better way to describe our night.

I'd like to thank all of our sponsors for all the generosity they've shown. Big thanks goes out to TOMS Shoes, Active Ride Shop, Carlton Hair, Foe Athletics, Soulful Commandoe, Chubby Boob Clothing, Alan Thomas, Sleeping Giant, Amelia at Disney, Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Toy Machine, and anyone else I've forgotten. You guys really are the glue that holds us together. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I think I can speak on behalf of everyone at TMJ that you really made our night extra special. LOVE!

Another big thanks goes to all the people who helped us Sunday night- most of you on a whim. Thanks to Sarah P., Adriana, Tom Schwarz, Jenny, Jen With One N, Amelia (again), Marta Thompson, Markie Sandoval, Nick May, Joe B., Gabe FBC, Jacky and Taylor, Ace Boogs (just for being so sexy), Candice V., and especially to Yovana Guzman who helped us out with the location and so much more. It's hard to put into words all the work you've done. You're family now.

And finally, for myself, I'd like to thank my team.

Bryan, Danny, Natalie, and Tony: you guys are so awesome. It's been a long time coming, and I appreciate every single minute that I spend with you guys- work and play it's been an honor. If I had a child, I'd name it Bryannynatonely. Bryannynatone for short. Love you guys.



Best as always,

jason@masonjarclothing.com

Boo Yeah!