Dandy the Dandiest Bear

**Dandy The Dandiest Bear** (called **Dandy Bear** or **Dandy** by his friends) is a panda bear who is the Funday Band's lead singer, and he is also the main protagonist of the Dandy Bear TV Show. He wears a red party hat with two white stripes going around the top, a red bow tie, a red tuxedo jacket with black lapels over a white dress shirt, a red metallic sash around his waistline, and carries a microphone in his paw. In 2020, a COVID-19 face mask was put on the muzzle of the Kendall Dandy animatronic. He is the official mascot of Dandy Bear & Co. Inc. He was contracted by the Papaya Brothers Circus and performed with them. He was well loved by the performers, who took great care of him, but when the Circus Train stopped in Florida to take on more coal, Dandy escaped from the train and ran away to find bamboo. He, not knowing that Florida is not a literal jungle, instead ended up at the Animal Fair, where he met up with his animal friends and founded the Funday Band. Initially starting out playing animal weddings, and one-night gigs, they then moved to Dandy Bear Amusement Center where they're staying and performing for the human race, and all races are welcome.

His personality is as follows: Dandy is the celebratory panda we love the most in the place we call home. He is the leader of his Funday Band, and loves old-time rock and roll. He has a special love for music, and it's no wonder he founded a band in the first place! He also lives with his wife, Dandina. Dandy is a dapper gentleman, but can always be playful, a silly bear, and a weird person, but that's why we like him.

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Voice Actors:

Jorge Sauma (1992-2022)

Brent Carr (2022-2023)

Alberto Velazquez d'Cuellar (2023-present, voice of Dandy in the Funday Band remade showtapes, and the new ones)

Birthplace:

New Orleans, Louisiana

Quotes:

"Hey/Hi, boys and girls!"

"Well Barny, you're the best dog a Dandy could ever hope for!" (FROM THE SHOW)

"Everybody knows *I'm* the sharpest bear in town." (FROM THE SHOW)

"Look girls, I'm sorry for serving your kind in my restaurant. I'm sorry for what I have done." (FROM THE SHOW)

"Hi kids! Welcome to Dandy Bear Amusement Center!" (FUTURE QUOTE)

"Alright boys and girls, let's get that dandy stick and Dandy!"

"It's time to sing along with the Funday Band"

"I heard we're celebrating a special birthday today!"

"Well Tu-Tu, then why don't you sing something that is the *true* meaning of Christmas?"

"Are you up to it, Barny?"

"Let's Dandy it up a bit."

"All animatronics are created equal!" (FUTURE QUOTE)

"Well Barny, I know of a great classic to illustrate the train of song!" (FUTURE QUOTE)

”Right here with Dandy's Funday Band, where you can hear awesome tunes from the past!

”What do you think of that boys and girls?”

"Ready band? One two three!”

"Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday!" (UNUSED)

”Yee-haw! Round 'em up cowboys! Oops, uh... howdy boys and girls! I was just remembering the time I went to a campfire sing-along, it was just great!"

"Alright Tu-Tu, that was fun!"

"Just pull that lever to get us a-rollin'! (FROM THE SHOW)

"And that's the way it is! While you're having fun, the band is going to take a breather. See you later, kids! Bye!"

"Rollin' and a movin' and go take a bath Leo!"

"Hold it gang, what's going on here? Let's mix it up a little."

"Hmm. I think we should know mystery with a song." (FUTURE QUOTE)

"Hello, boys and girls! Today seems like a crazy day for me! What do you say band? Should we sing to some silly and crazy songs?" (FUTURE QUOTE)

"Get back in your speaker box, Randy! And you can stay there until the next show" (FUTURE QUOTE)

"I wonder what's happening out here." (FROM THE SHOW)

"Miss Kitty, what did I tell you about breaking the fourth wall?" (FROM THE SHOW)

"I think we should sing a Dandy of a new song."

"So, who here knows their ABC's? That's great, but do you know your ABC's the Dandy Bear way? Sing along!" (FUTURE QUOTE)

TRIVIA:

According to "The Miami Chuck" when he went to a summer camp field trip to an unknown Dandy Bear location (Likely the Kendall one), the Dandy animatronic said the names of every one of the camp members as they entered the showroom. We do not know if this was pre-programmed, or if it was a cast member controlling Dandy. We also do not know what Dandy's voice sounded like when he said that. Dandy is supposed to have a deep voice, likely inspired by old-time rock singers.

According to "I'm a Dandy Bear", Dandy has the capability to wiggle his nose, something no other of the characters can do.

Dandy was originally going to be voiced by Steve Jay Blum, however this role was dropped.

Dandy Bear is the only member of the original Funday Band to keep his original voice, although done by a new voice actor. It sounds very similar to his old voice. This goes for the Chicks as well.

In the animated media and the new Funday Band, a tuft of small green streamers is added to the top of Dandy's party hat.

Dandy Bear’s animatronic is the only Dandy Bear to have a tuxedo, while the Logo, tokens, and costume only have the party hat, bow tie, and red metallic sash. His tuxedo could be based off a 90's version of Chuck E. Cheese since he also has a tuxedo.

His animatronic is the only one in the DB restaurants who has a full body, not counting Johnny the Joking Giraffe.