Yogi Bear by his constant companion Boo-Boo Bear, would often try to steal picnic baskets from campers in the park, much to the displeasure of Park Ranger Smith. Yogi's girlfriend, Cindy Bear, sometimes appeared and usually disapproved of Yogi's antics. Besides often speaking in rhyme, Yogi Bear had a number of catchphrases, including his pet name for picnic baskets ("pic-a-nic baskets") and his favorite self-promotion ("I'm smarter than the av-er-age bear!"), although he often overestimates his own cleverness. Another characteristic of Yogi was his deep and silly voice. He often greets the ranger with a cordial, "Hello, Mr. Ranger, sir!" and "Hey
The Rookie Bear telegram telling him to enlist in the army, along with a P.S., saying "And this time, buddy, it ain't no dream!", much to Barney's dismay. "The Rookie Bear" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, but lost to Disney's "Lend a Paw". The Rookie Bear The Rookie Bear is a 1941 MGM cartoon featuring Barney Bear. It is the 4th cartoon in the Barney Bear series. Barney Bear is selected by a drawn Draft Number to enlist in the army. His hibernation is interrupted when a telegram is delivered to him and, misinterpreting the words on