Jean Jacket Grizzly

"She... chose me, I was THE CHOSEN ONE FOR THE JEAN JACKET, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

## Character

Jean Jacket Grizzly is Grizzly. He is one of the three main protagonists alongside his brothers Panda and Ice Bear from the Cartoon Network cartoon: We Bare Bears.

He is Grizzly after becoming addicted to a jacket that has the power to decide the fate of the wearer in different situations using luck in episode nine of the first season: "Jean Jacket."

## Backstory

The episode begins with a montage of various people doing street performances, each making a lot of money. The Bears then decide to try and do their own street performance by playing a song of their own creation called Be Funky and Fresh, with Grizzly on beat-boxing, Ice Bear on bagpipes and Panda on tambourine. When they finish the song, no one gives them change. Grizzly comments that they aren't doing very well, and Panda gets his foot stuck in a stick of gum. Grizzly looks at a mime across the street and wonders how he is doing so well. Grizzly then looks for the next piece of music while Ice Bear tries to act like a mime, but Ice Bear trips over his bagpipes and falls on Grizzly. As they fell, the only coin they had won fell out of the cup and just above a manhole. Panda comes to them, saying that his foot is finally free, but trips over the bagpipes and causes the air to come out of it, causing the coin to fall into the storm drain, and then it starts to rain. Grizzly sadly says that they should go home as they are having no luck.  Right after he says this, the wind suddenly blows all the sheet music to the dumpster and The Bears go after it and look inside the trash can, but instead of finding the sheet music, Grizzly finds something completely different: The Jean Jacket. The rain then stops suddenly, and Panda questions what that thing is. Grizzly says it's a jacket and starts putting it on. Panda says they should throw it back in the bin, but before he can, Grizzly receives three compliments in a row from complete strangers who have commented on his beautiful jacket. Grizzly, in awe, takes off his jacket and tells them they can't throw it out. Grizzly says that he hadn't received any compliments in months, but with the jacket, he received three compliments in a row. Panda tries it on and finds money in his right pocket, Ice Bear then tries it on, and when he turns his head, a newspaper flies into his face. Looking closer, he notices that the newspaper had a coupon for 25% off salsa classes and states: This is the best thing that has ever happened to Ice Bear.

The Bears, entering the Food Market, are surprised to see how the automatic door opened for them.  Grizzly says the jacket is bringing good luck and wants to test his powers. Panda reaches for the jacket, but Grizzly says he'll wear it first. The Bears go to the store to find 50% off frozen pizza bagels, and so they take a bunch and put it in the cart. At the register, they stand in a very crowded line, but as soon as Ice Bear decides to wear the jacket, a cash register opens and they immediately go to it, then the Bears are waiting at a traffic light and as soon as they arrive, the light turns green, they rejoice and cross the street and at the next traffic light, it also instantly turns green and they rejoice once again. Later, at a picnic, Panda takes a selfie with Ice Bear. After posting it, he receives a lot of likes and nice comments.

Grizzly says this was the best day of his life, and he can't wait to wear it to handball practice. Panda interrupts him, claiming he needs the jacket tomorrow because he might meet some girls at the coffee shop. Ice Bear then interrupts Panda, saying who needs the jacket for daily activities. Grizzly says that neither of them has a good reason, and suddenly, it starts to rain. The Bears huddle over the jacket to prevent it from getting wet and stay in this formation while carrying it to the Cave. As soon as they enter, Grizzly and the others hug the jacket, happy to have found it. Grizzly then takes the jacket to his room, but Panda stops him and says that they need to share the jacket equally. Grizzly makes a deal when he finds the Decision Machine, saying that whoever it falls on will receive the jacket first. Of course, it lands on Grizzly, and he leaves with the jacket to the bathroom. Panda and Ice Bear follow him and invade the bathroom, Panda says that Grizzly's time has passed and that he should share it so he can be fair. Grizzly gives it to Panda and, four seconds later, says that time is up. Panda then gives it to Ice Bear, and without warning, Ice Bear runs away with the jacket. Grizzly and Panda give chase, and Panda eventually knocks him to the ground. The three fight over the jacket, but stop when they realize that one of them accidentally hit Panda, everyone agrees that the jacket is controlling them and that they should throw it away.

The Bears manage to throw the jacket in the trash, but not long after they do so, the doorbell rings. Grizzly answers and sees it's a pizza delivery man, Grizzly says he didn't order pizza but the delivery man responds saying it's free and they can just take it, he also gives the Jean Jacket back to Grizzly, which he found on their doorstep. The man leaves, and Grizzly goes back inside. Panda takes the jacket and thinks the jacket is attracted to them. Panda tells Grizzly not to eat the pizza as it's basically like giving in to the gift of the jacket. Grizzly agrees, and Ice Bear takes the jacket and throws it out the window, but it returns, however, with a bunch of coupons for dance classes. Ice Bear appears in shock but shakes his head to return to normal. Panda then picks up the jacket and tries to flush it down the toilet. However, the jacket comes back, and Panda immediately receives 14 online dating messages. Panda begins crying and claims the jacket is haunting them. Grizzly says the only way to get rid of the jacket is to return it to where it came from: the trash.

On the way to the dumpster, the Bears encounter examples of good luck: vending machines offer free sodas and snacks, as well as free cupcakes offered by Cup Cake Coffee. Grizzly says they have to ignore the jacket's luck and continue on their way to the dumpster. Once they arrive, the Bears try to throw the jacket into the dumpster, but it flies out of their hands and tries to attack them. The Bears try to grab it, but they can't, and the jacket manages to wrap itself around Grizzly's body.

In the original, Grizzly almost falls under the Jacket's influence again, but Panda manages to convince Grizzly not to give in. Grizzly then does the only thing that can get rid of Jean Jacket: he jumps into the trash can along with Jacket, sacrificing himself, the rain stops and Panda starts crying on Ice Bear's shoulder, saying that he misses Grizzly. After a few minutes, Grizzly comes out of the dumpster, alive and without the jacket. The two run towards him and lift him up, happy that he is back. Grizzly says that they will never have to worry about the jacket again, and the three begin walking back home.

In the Bad Ending, Grizzly doesn't listen to his brothers and ends up giving in to Jean Jacket's influence. Grizzly (now Jean Jacket Grizzly) starts running and running away from his brothers. Panda and Ice Bear go after Grizzly, but the rain starts to get even worse. Panda and Ice Bear don't give up and continue chasing Grizzly until something terrible happens. A truck goes out of control because of the rain and ends up hitting Panda and Ice Bear, causing a huge explosion that kills them both. Grizzly, in shock, saw the whole terrible scene, and in front of him, some of his brothers' fur fell out. Grizzly starts to cry and screams loudly out of anger. Grizzly recovers a little of his sanity and tries to take off his jacket, but it doesn't want to leave his body. Grizzly, devastated, gets on his knees trying his best to take off his jacket, but the influence of Jean Jacket started to affect Grizzly again, and Grizzly ends up surrendering to the influence of the jacket. Grizzly starts laughing like crazy and says that the Jean Jacket is everything he needs.

## How and why he would join Bad End Friends

Jean Jacket Grizzly, with his luck, could get anything at any time. He could enter anywhere, he was always praised, he had food and a lot of wealth. While he was walking through the streets, a portal appeared in front of him, and from the portal Ice Prince Finn and Fancy Queen Reggie stepped out. Ice Prince Finn, just by looking at the jacket, already knew that he was somehow "special." Fancy Queen Reggie was fascinated by the riches that Jean Jacket Grizzly carried in his pockets and suggested that Ice Prince Finn take the bear to the BEF. Ice Prince Finn, while thinking about what Fancy Queen Reggie said, asks Jean Jacket Grizzly about the jacket, to which the bear just responds that the jacket was the most precious possession he had. Ice Prince Finn realized that just like himself was addicted to the crown, Jean Jacket Grizzly was addicted to the jacket. Ice Prince Finn says that they are recruiting new members for their group and asks Jean Jacket Grizzly if he wants to join them. Jean Jacket Grizzly realizes that he has lost those he loved but has everything (he lost his brothers and has incredible luck), but Jean Jacket Grizzly still wants more and more. He wants everything his luck can offer, so he accepts Ice Prince Finn's invitation and joins the BEF.

## Appearance

Jean Jacket Grizzly is an anthropomorphic brown bear. His entire body is completely covered in brown fur, but he is seen wearing the Jean Jacket: a dark blue jacket, probably made of denim, with a portrait of a tiger on the back, with different space and planetary things such as planets, stars or comets around the tiger, the back is also dazzled with several different jewels.

## Personality

Grizzly was outgoing, loud, and friendly, but after his Bad Ending, Jean Jacket Grizzly became quite selfish and greedy. He always wants more and more things that his jacket can offer and will do anything to protect it. Jean Jacket Grizzly is very afraid of losing his jacket, which is why he is very antisocial. He will show no mercy and will kill anyone who touches his jacket. Deep down, he still missed his brothers, but the influence of the jacket is more powerful and makes Jean Jacket Grizzly not care too much about his past.

## Abilities

•Incredible Physical Strength (As a bear, Jean Jacket Grizzly has enormous physical strength and can carry large stones and rocks)

•Roar (Jean Jacket Grizzly can let out an immense roar; not only is it extremely loud, but it can also be very surprising)

•Enhanced Sense of Smell (As he is a bear, he has the greatest sense of smell in the entire animal kingdom and is able to smell a chocolate cake from a cave to a cabin as demonstrated in "Bear Cleanse")

•Natural Armament (has extremely sharp claws and teeth)

•Brotherhood Weapons (Jean Jacket Grizzly has his brother Ice Bear's Axe and Panda's Cell Phone; the Ax to attack, and the Cell Phone to temporarily blind the enemy)

•Fast climbing (can climb trees and houses with little difficulty)

•Animal Language (Jean Jacket Grizzly is able to speak and understand some varieties of animals)

•Supernatural Luck (with Jean Jacket, Jean Jacket Grizzly has incredible mystical luck, to the point of winning practically anything anytime and anywhere. This luck can cause problems for those who try to hurt Jean Jacket Grizzly, such as weather in his favor or enemy weapons not working, which gives Jean Jacket Grizzly an advantage. If Jean Jacket Grizzly needs something, it is practically impossible for him not to get that thing)

## Weaknesses

•Luck Removed (If the jacket is destroyed or taken away from Jean Jacket Grizzly, he will automatically lose his luck)

•Dependence on Jean Jacket (Jean Jacket Grizzly only thinks about his jacket and will do anything to protect it, which can be used against him)

## Interactions with the BEF

Jean Jacket Grizzly doesn't usually talk to many BEFs (the BEFs are powerful and so he's afraid they might destroy his jacket), but he gets along very well with Ice Prince Finn (Ice Prince Finn understands Jean Jacket's dependence Grizzly in the jacket), but most of the time, Jean Jacket Grizzly is always talking to Fancy Queen Reggie about riches and jewelry. The two always cause chaos together to get more things they like (Fancy Queen Reggie wants more jewelry/riches and Jean Jacket Grizzly wants everything the jacket offers) and so they get along very well. Jean Jacket Grizzly also gets along with Unlucky Lincoln (he is not afraid of Unlucky Lincoln's "bad luck" and claims that his luck is more powerful than any bad luck)

## Behind the Scenes

We Bare Bears is an American cartoon created by Daniel Chong for the Cartoon Network. Jean Jacket Grizzly appears in episode nine of the first season: "Jean Jacket"

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## Trivia

•He carries his brothers' things, so he never forgets them (deep down, Jean Jacket Grizzly still misses his brothers, but the influence of the jacket means he doesn't care much about the past)

•Jean Jacket Grizzly is one of the BEF that has the most wealth (thanks to his luck)

•Despite its apparent powers to change the fortunes of the wearer of the jacket, there were several scenes in the episode where it would have seemed like the fortunate encounters were just coincidences, however, several other scenes made it seem like they might not have been coincidences (such as the scene of the jacket attacking Panda or the scene where the jacket "wears" Grizzly)