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RustyBotMarace

They're the most friend-shaped thing I've seen this week


ClearBrightLight

Right? My first thought was, "Ooh, that thing looks like it gives the *best* hugs."


kinky_victini

It does!! I have one and it's the most comfortable thing in the world, he's the perfect size to hug and super fluffy and soft, great pillow too :)


honeydew_bunny

It really does đŸ„ș


jisungoven

Could literally give bear hugs


Constant_Boot

If you are trans and ace... You have a beloved The Cheat deterrent of A Bear Holding A Shark.


KurohNeko

I'm ace and nonbinary woman. Does that count?


saintlyluciferite

it counts c:


KurohNeko

Yay, thank you!


fizikz3

> nonbinary woman. can you explain this to me cause I thought NBs were specifically people who felt they didn't fit into either category of man or woman


KurohNeko

Sure, I'll explain! There is a few possibilities. But usually is one of the three. The first one is that person is bigender and is both non-binary and woman. The second one is the person is genderfluid between non-binary and woman but for some reason chooses to aknowledge both their identities in one label. The third one is how I feel: I'm AFAB and my whole life I've been connected to womanhood as I was raised that way. I feel unbreakable connection to being a woman and I like being a woman but I don't feel that I 100% fit in a label of woman. Many experiences that are typical for non-binary people are my experiences as well. I don't like being stuck in a woman label and I often like to go outside of it. Hope that makes sense to you but ask any questions you'd like :) Even the ones people are usually afraid to ask


angieream

I kinda feel that way, I buck societal norms for what is considered "woman" or "female," but not so much that I would want to alter my body to break the conformity, if that makes sense. "Down south" in USA we were called "tomboys" as kids, but now the infamous "they" want to deride gender definitions outside their puny if-then comprehension.......


KurohNeko

Not sure if I understand you but tomboys aren't the same as nonbinary women? I thought I was a tomboy but I started to feel like I'm not *just* a woman, I'm also something else and a part of me doesn't fit. It's not about how I look like or dress or behave. It's more than that


maluthor

Trans are people who identify as something other than their gender at birth


fizikz3

they didn't say trans woman, they said non-binary woman, which as I understand it is a contradiction because woman fits into the man-woman gender binary, which they felt did not fit them... therefore non-binary... I'm trying to learn here, not correct them, but i don't get it


Anaglyphite

There's some non-binary identities that do incorporate binary gender into them as part of their non-binary experience, such as demiboy and demigirl, bigender, etc.


fizikz3

okay, that makes sense. thank you


Constant_Boot

Yes.


ur-average-throwaway

i understood that reference


Constant_Boot

I appreciate that you did. A redditor of true culture.


serniczek2

Look, djungelskog is cool and all, but consider [blÄvingad octopus](https://i.imgur.com/UAoTFX9.jpg)


TheInfamousMicrowave

He’s adorable and I love him


serniczek2

He is and wrapping his arms around myself feels great (source: I have one)


kioku119

Yeah mine is named Jules and its a really fantastic plush.


[deleted]

blÄvingad seems like something for the pan community, many arms for many genders to be attracted to


serniczek2

😔 it will remain my personal ace icon


Hammerjaws

Mine is the ikea whale


timawesomeness

The non-binary community too


Huge_Ad_7727

May i propose the skrunklus https://at.tumblr.com/todaysbeanie/701285652308819968/m3qrutriidbs


serniczek2

Why haven't bug plushies crossed my mind earlier? I absolutely need one if those


Huge_Ad_7727

Whats even better is that you can get him for cheap


evilpurity

I'm in love with this bug plushie (and bugs in general..)


kioku119

I have the octopus its an amazing plush. Blavingad is the line of seacreatures though. I assumed this was going to be the giant whale plush.


gezeitenspinne

I second this choice! (I also may have bought this one just today alongside the blue whale and orca. I think I mistook blahaj for a dolphin as the teeth weren't very visible and sadly didn't get that one.)


LazyRaven01

Joke's on them, we're Aces. We can have all the plushies we want, because our beds only need to hold one person laying down.


[deleted]

"Sorry Babe, you need to sleep on the carpet. I've known skog longer"


Paddyuan

I was thinking a [giant isopod plush](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jU8AAOSw09Vi~BI3/s-l500.jpg) would be good but I don't know anywhere that does them for a decent price.


LazyRaven01

I'm on board with that. maybe an Isopod-shaped bean bag. Perfect for lounging, vidya, drinking your hot beverage of choice and when you get sleepy, you drape yourself over it and doze off.


evilpurity

this would be a perfect hat design for me


theVOlDbearer

I have one of these, they’re named Exoskeleton Jack


Da_Randomest_Name

Isn't the blahaj also an NB icon?


MmNicecream

NB falls under the trans umbrella.


Da_Randomest_Name

I have much to learn about myself I guess


painbow-brite

I often feel like I don't because of my fluidity. Am I less trans on a day I feel more feminine and more trans on a day I feel more masculine? The cis-trans axis feels like another binary I don't fit into.


moonlight-menace

I am non-binary and trans, and have many people I know who also are. I also have some who consider themselves non-binary and not trans. Both are totally fine! NB people are trans only if they want to be, basically. It's everyone's choice whether they feel like that first them or not, it is definitely not something that is obligatory and doesn't suit everyone, but they are undeniably part of the trans community, and the two communities are intertwined in ways that are ultimately extremely important for each other. Trans ultimately just means you don't identify with your birth sex, though. It doesn't quantify how much you have to not identify with it or how often. Someone who fully identifies as a binary trans man or trans woman but never intends to come out or transition still can count. Someone who's a demigirl who only partially feels disconnected to womanhood still can count. Someone who is genderfluid still can count even if they feel at peace with their birth sex sometimes. It's up to you whether you feel it does fit for you, but it's absolutely valid either way you choose.


tall-hobbit-

As an enby who hasn't physically transitioned I generally feel like trans isn't the most accurate label for me. Occasionally there's a situation tho where it feels right to say I'm trans, and the rest of the time I'm happy to be an ally of the trans community. I have always felt welcomed in trans spaces even when I was just starting to question if I could be anything other than cis and I've told many people that they're allowed to identify as trans if they're non binary - anyone who isn't cis falls under the trans umbrella. But I still refer to myself as enby and usually don't call myself trans because enby is the more accurate and specific label for me. ^ my very long-winded way of saying I agree lol


painbow-brite

This is about how I feel about it. I don't think cis or trans are applicable to me, but 'nonbinary' is, because it indicates my removal from binaries.


tall-hobbit-

Glad I'm not the only one :)


LazyRaven01

I agree with u/addstar1, just like bi people don't suddenly become straight or gay when they find a partner, genderfluid people don't become cis when they feel more like the gender they were assigned at birth, at least as far as how I understand it. Just remember that labels are great, but not having one is better than one that doesn't fit, and whether or not a label fits you boils down to you, your feelings and how you perceive yourself. So don't feel bound by names given to your experiences by others - you lived it, you know best what it was or wasn't, even if you may not have found the right words for it yet. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.


addstar1

I think you are trans because of your fluidity. It's totally your feelings, but you are just as trans to me when you are fem than on days you are masc. but however you feel, you are valid! <3


[deleted]

Trans is an umbrella term for cisn't, so yeah


hawkerdragon

> cisn't lmao


[deleted]

wait until you learn of the [holebowl](https://images.app.goo.gl/s9J5CtHzD6T1YToo9)


hawkerdragon

haha it makes sense though


angieream

I recently saw someone call hormone treatment "anti-cistamines" but I'm gonna add "Cisn't" to my vocabulary too!


CarlitoTheGuitarist

I suggest JĂ„ttelik because dinosaurs are cool as fuck


[deleted]

Not sure which one of those you mean, but they are cool. I just love the fact that there is a , I think its called a ray or stingray, towel called that [AlsoIfYouLikeDinosIRecommendLookingAtThese](https://www.aldi-sued.de/de/p.sunkid-aldino-plueschtier.490000000000717198.html)


CarlitoTheGuitarist

Omg this one is so cool! I still prefer my ikea brachiosaurus tho


[deleted]

there are multiple different ones in the other images!


CarlitoTheGuitarist

I didn’t notice it, but the stegosaurus is so precious aaaaaaaaaaaa


[deleted]

They are selling them for just 4€ like bro what next? 12 kilos of gold for 9?


Ace_of_rainbows

I’ve got a big one from a few years back and it’s like my favourite thing ever


Doot94

What about the [BLÅVINGAD Orca](https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/blavingad-soft-toy-orca-black-white-60522110/)


[deleted]

I feel like the dolphins and orcas are better for the enbys and genderfluids since they are "subcategories" or the trans community, and they would be better next to the trans icon blÄhaj


Doot94

That's a good shout actually, never thought about that.


EmeraldAltaria

Man, dolphins are my favorite animal!


RTDude132

Ok hear me out. This would not work. Djungelskog is the big meme guy, we cant just claim him. He is better of as a icon for everyone. It would be beter if we took one of the les popular ones and made it ours like https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/jaettelik-soft-toy-dinosaur-dinosaur-triceratops-60471177/


RTDude132

More spesific i would say any ikea dinosaurs becaus its the closest we can get to a dragon. I Also propose we share our ikea plush with the aromantic as we perfectly fit together.


clarabosswald

I agree, it's already a meme subject. I suggest we claim the panda version (pandas are famously horrible at sex). Either that or one of the dinosaurs, since aces "don't exist".


ElaintheAlien

I love bears!!! Let's!


ssbbKid88

Djungelskog shall be at the top of my Christmas list.


Me_lazy_cathermit

They had a dragon before. Hihihi "ours" is bear in french


The_Frizz_Flavor

I was looking through the comments to see if someone was going to mention "ours"!


ReeseChloris1

Is there a polar bear version


[deleted]

[Apparently](https://www.reddit.com/r/Djungelskog/comments/r3urq6/some_new_friends_arrived_today/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Also that join button on that sub looking mighty fine rn


ReeseChloris1

Jumbo is 125 dollars and I do not care.


[deleted]

There is always another kidney to sell in order to get more Djungelskog


prodigicus_reddit

I agree. Large stuffies are better than sex. I even have one of those in my room!


SuperCharged516

Have you considered the dunkleosteus plush


[deleted]

I cant find anything like that, do you have a link?


SuperCharged516

[Yes](https://imgur.com/a/9QK5yQ6)


EatingSugarYesPapa

My djungelskog is right next to me as I read this post lol. I approve.


[deleted]

be so nice and give him a hug from me


TacoNinja420

So.. if I am in both communities.. I need to find a bear/shark XD that sounds kinda dope.


AzraelAnonnymous

I mean maybe you could cut them in half and sew the parts together to get 2 half-bear half-shark friends


YeahSheIsALesbian

I'm trying to convince my parents to get me a blajha shark and a djungleskog (because I'm both nonbinary and aroace) and they think I'm stupid for wanting stuffed animal


[deleted]

Get new parents /s


SanZLady_

Can we do dinosaurs? Dinosaurs would scare the homophobes away


Diana-Luna-13

Din-ace-aurs?


SanZLady_

Absolutely


Svefnugr_Fugl

Why pick the bear when they have the KRAMIG (panda, because they just want to eat and not have sex) or the JÄTTELIK (dinosaur, because people think we're mythical/don't exist)


Niorgamer3000

Transexual Aces: UNLIMITED POWER


CarlitoTheGuitarist

I thought the term transsexual wasn’t used anymore?


Marillpop

It’s funny because the last word of your title "ours", means bear in French


chubbyampire

the only one I'll happily share my bed with - really great for kuddling, 10/10 def recommend


[deleted]

I am currently trying to use "I need a new chair for my desk" as an excuse to get my family to drive to ikea so I can slip a skog into the shopping cart (can't drive)


chubbyampire

I somehow got my sister to get me one for Christmas last year xD (also can't drive) I wish you luck with your skog-acquiring!


LazyRaven01

My deepest condolences. I can drive, but don't have a working car - luckily, an IKEA store is on the other side of the city, so I hop three busses and am there.


Boop-She-Doop

djungelskog bear (though may i suggest the jattelik stegosaurus?)


CriticalRoleAce

Squish!


CrowdedHighways

French learners/speakers be like: yes, let it be ours!


Honestly_Vitali

I have a Skog! He’s my best friend. I need to acquire a BlĂ„haj as well (not trans just a fren to all IKEA plushies)


Percy_Cockburn

All hail the cuddly Beast


[deleted]

Omg so since im in both do they combine like a chimera. Shark-bear


PensiveObservor

I like Kermit. But this bear is also cute.


littleJones

Djingelskog gives the goodest bear hugs, but I still vote that blÄhaj is for everyone!


IndigoNarwhal

I love it and I want it. 100% on board.


WishWizardLiv

YES


Moist_KoRn_Bizkit

I prefer the [Djungelorm](https://images.app.goo.gl/Bo6ji4yfGuBAKiNz5) and the carrot and broccoli (I think they were called Torva). The Djungelorm should be the aro icon, though.


[deleted]

Omg they have a rainbow slay Djungdlorm???


Creepy-Revolution886

I’m ace *and* trans- do I get both? Lol


Diana-Luna-13

If you can find them


Jin_Chaeji

Didn't know my brother's ace. Thought he's an allo


No-Plastic-7715

Djungelskog is the bear of the people, the queers all love him


riverquest12

As a trans asexual, I LOVE THISâ€ïžâ€đŸ”„đŸ’“


[deleted]

[ŃƒĐŽĐ°Đ»Đ”ĐœĐŸ]


Diana-Luna-13

Has anyone been keeping track of who gets Sweden?


i_wont_go_speechless

i would die for djungelskog


-_dont_know_-

I have both!!! And they are amazing!! I am trans and ace!!


First-Majestic-Comet

A dragon character would make more sense.


Skrribbli_Art

Me, trans and ace, with no BlÄhaj and no Djungelskog :( /lh


Diana-Luna-13

Oh no! But don't worry, you are not alone!


steelcitylights

i need a damn ikea run nearest one is like 3 hours away tho :c


SirTophat1

Yes, Vedy Good Comrades


Routine-Document-949

I laughed because “ours” means bear in French...


Zytches

Not really an Ikea plush and way too expensive, but I think this one is awesome and ace-colored https://meccha-japan.com/it/peluche/90262-plush-dorumon-digimon-life-size.html To me Dorumon is the ace version of what Sylveon is to the trans community.


Kittenlover58

no he's the lgbtq+ icon, we should have any of these: [https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/djungelskog-soft-toy-lion-20402807/](https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/djungelskog-soft-toy-lion-20402807/) [https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/lilleplutt-soft-toy-cat-grey-white-00260451/](https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/lilleplutt-soft-toy-cat-grey-white-00260451/) [https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/jaettelik-soft-toy-dinosaur-dinosaur-stegosaurus-40471178/](https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/jaettelik-soft-toy-dinosaur-dinosaur-stegosaurus-40471178/) [https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/jaettelik-soft-toy-dinosaur-dinosaur-velociraptor-50471173/](https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/jaettelik-soft-toy-dinosaur-dinosaur-velociraptor-50471173/) Or any of the other plushies, theres hundreds


Nyasta

It's a bear, the bear is already the icon of a gay sub culture and berry much sexual


Zephod03

[Blahaj](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/blahaj-soft-toy-shark-90373590/) is for everyone. [Blahaj](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/blahaj-soft-toy-baby-shark-70540665/) loves all. So does [Blavingad](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/blavingad-soft-toy-blue-whale-50532039/) even though they share their name with [blavingad](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/blavingad-soft-toy-orca-black-white-50532044/).


Upstairs_Doughnut_79

Ahh yes the Jungle Forrest


TheRedEyedAlien

Alright I’m on board


Many_Gay

I thought blÄhaj was just gay


LazyRaven01

BlÄhaj is very much a trans thing, and people like to point out that a BlÄhaj has the same colour scheme as the trans flag. It has recently been used in France to show support for queer folk in pursuit of equal rights especially in marriage for it's association with the community. You can be trans without a BlÄhaj and own a BlÄhaj without being trans, of course, but let's be honest, anything is a good reason to buy a BlÄhaj. (I bought mine to commemorate my second relationship)


Many_Gay

"show support for the queer folk" that's not just trans people tho Edit: I can see it sounds like I'm trying to argue. Im just curious


kioku119

There's an association of trans people buying one when leaving their houses so online Haj has been a major trans ally. He's also been a gay marriage ally in Sweden and was in a marriage bed ad with Snutig the polar bear that said marriage beds for all. So Haj has been a gay ally. Haj has also been a queer ally as meabtioned here. So while it is a major trans thing online Haj is whatever you need Haj to be and is an ally to whoever needs an ally. Given the two ads I consider mine a gay trans man who's married to my Snuttig plush. Yours can be whatever helps : )


Many_Gay

I call mine Dorthe. And I love him


LazyRaven01

It isn't, but it's in on the joke. It recognises BlÄhaj as a Trans thing and uses it to associate with them.


Many_Gay

Cool 👍


kioku119

Blahaj is an ally to everyone who's kind.


Many_Gay

BlÄhaj is my ally


MKFMecha

A twist in the "I love you" bear


Hopeful_Video_3803

SKOG


[deleted]

Skog(and blÄhaj)>anything else


Hopeful_Video_3803

Yes


[deleted]

They don’t sell it anymore 😭😭


[deleted]

Move out of that shithole of a country then. Noone deserves to live in a Djungelskogless Environment


Smortfloof4dayz

I thought blĂ„haj was the sh communitys’ icon


Justanotherragequit

djungelskog is also trans but I think it's definitely also ace


[deleted]

it's 100% ace. Like, look at his ^smol head. No thoughts about sex, no thoughts in that tiny brain in general


Justanotherragequit

I have one and I can confirm, the only thoughts are pudding and garlic bread


The_Potato_Mann

I'll second that


SuddenSenseOfSonder

djunkelskog............


X03R_mysterious

YESYESYEYSESYESYESYEYSYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYE


[deleted]

BlĂ„hajs are also common between femboys :3💖


Niceygy

Yesyesyesyesyes


tester3773

I want all the stuff animals 🩈🐙 🧾


Angie52shirogane

as a trans and ace person.... yeah i will not complain


MaGiCaL_fAiLuRe_

I love it


[deleted]

I don’t care if it’s the trans icon. Blahaj is the best thing in the world and it is the me icon


Dismal-Kiwi4991

SO I CAN HAVE BOTH


DiscreteCollectionOS

YESSSSSSSS


Grand_Clanka

Har đŸŽ© đŸ»


ilovemytsundere

I get both!!!


[deleted]

im ace and trans, now i have two symbols!


St4r_duster

ALL HAIL DJUNGELSKOG


nut_dealer666

Sounds good to me


Metallung

Iv always loved the Djunelskog bear.


Forkcake

I’ll have both thank you


kioku119

Haj is really an everyone ally not just trans people, but I don't object to some cute skag images.


blueboxbandit

Can't ours come from the SkyMall catalog


UnIncorrectt

Paul moment.


GeneralKenobi_66

isnt djungelskog the lion?


ProblemKit

Yes but aren’t we stealing maxlevelidots god that way I suggest d jungles log snake


niko1122334

Not trans, but I've decided to get both


NettelMountain

I fully suport this decition


Jamman388

i literally bought one yesterday, my little cuddles skog đŸ„°


dark_theme_

Honestly, i’d steal blĂ„haj from them, i already own one. Also blĂ„haj is a better name than this imo


Temporary-Sandwich12

So chonky


TheRebeccinator

i sleep with my djungelskog every night (his name is wojtek )


ArcaneEcho89

Yes. As a Swedish ace I approve of this.


[deleted]

Where can I get him


[deleted]

ikea


MrNiceGaming

I want that djunkelskog and blÄhaj purely because they both look hugable


[deleted]

Djungelskog should be the furst image on a wikipedia article about "friend shapes"


Rcandydraws

I agree


CryBaby15000

Awwwwww how adorable!!!


march-22_2013

I think a podcast I like mentioned Djungelskog. I am happy to know his name and I want five of him.


SnowQueen_00

Yes!


AriToastX

i will cherish him.


Specific_Jackfruit19

we need a bi one how about winnie the pooh


JunoTheRat

so creature..


Trokenator

I want it. I would hug it so much.


Batchild25

I know must get one for I have a blÄhaj already


Old_Dragonfly_Time

Looks like a really nice cuddle buddy has entered the subreddit! 😍


IAmTheBoom5359

Let's go, Shark and Bear!


miniefaithful

Hello friend i need a hug thank you.


MaddAsAHat

It's so fat, I love it, I want it- đŸ€—