Bear dances on golf course flagpole in viral Bluesky video
A video of a bear interacting with a golf course flagpole sparked lighthearted debate and commentary on social media.
What to know
- A video of a bear interacting with a golf course flagpole posted on Bluesky on September 18 went viral with over 3,000 likes and prompted nearly 100 comments.
- Commenters debated whether the bear was playing, dancing, pole dancing, or attempting to grab the flag, with no consensus on the bear's actual motivation.
- The conversation spawned extensive joking and anthropomorphization of the bear's behavior, comparing it to golf technique and entertaining weekend activities.
- Some commenters used the post as a springboard for political criticism and commentary unrelated to the bear itself.
The bear is trying to grab or interact with the flagpole/flag itself, not playing.
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“I'd say yes. When it starts walking backwards in a circle it gets weird. Also why would a bear do that in that moment? It wouldn't. He's trying to get the flag not back away from it.”
dgtlfnk.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
The bear is playing, dancing, or having fun—comparing it to human activities or treating it as genuine enjoyment.
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“That bear is trying to get a read on the break of the green. Looking a little left to right.”
hippiequaker.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
The bear's intrusion reflects human encroachment on wildlife habitat—bears belong, not golf courses.
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“Stay safe, precious baby and far away from us evil humans! #PROTECTWildlife”
mohawkthebigkahuna.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Use the bear video as a vehicle for political criticism of the sitting president.
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“I bet he's a better golfer than the Orange Buffoon we "call" president.”
admiralofthefleet.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
mouthyrenegade.bsky.social Bluesky user who posted the video
How it unfolded 3 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump postscomments
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background
Political commentary emerges in comments — Some commenters used the bear video as a vehicle for criticism of the current U.S. president, making comparisons and joking about bears near golf courses—likely referencing Trump's known affinity for golf.
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Commenters make jokes about bear's golf ability and behavior
The conversation shifted toward humor, with commenters joking that the bear was reading the green break, trying to get a red flag, displaying pole-dancing skills, and otherwise anthropomorphizing the bear's movements for comedic effect.
“That bear is trying to get a read on the break of the green. Looking a little left to right.”
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I bet he's a better golfer than the Orange Buffoon we “call” president.
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I'd say yes. When it starts walking backwards in a circle it gets weird. Also why would a bear do that in that moment? It wouldn't. He's trying to get the flag not back away from it. 🤷🏻♂️
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I would like to have bears on every golf course in the world instead of golfers.
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Commenters debate what the bear is actually doing
As the video spread, commenters split on interpretation: some saw playful dancing or pole dancing, others argued the bear was trying to grab or escape from the flag, and some questioned whether the behavior made sense for a bear in that moment.
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Rub an attractant over trump and send him out golfing
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in case you hear anyone complaining about the price of these poles on the golf course
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Video of bear on golf course flagpole goes viral on Bluesky
A Bluesky user posted a video showing a bear moving around a flagpole on a golf course with the caption wishing viewers a fun weekend. The post quickly accumulated over 3,000 likes and nearly 100 comments.
“I hope you have as much fun this weekend as this bear is having, dancing on the golf course!”
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I hope you have as much fun this weekend as this bear is having, dancing on the golf course!
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What people are saying 17 voices from 1 site · best of 79 · verbatim
- Sep 19
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Apparently real someone provided the photographers name and the course location.
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Google's AI search claims this is real and gives: Location: Mountainside Golf Course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Date Captured: September 2014 Photographer: Andi Dzilums
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Well! All of us in Auss only have to worry about wallabies and kangaroos being on the fairways. But that Cub is having fun as she/he command the green. As someone commented all youngen's love having fun & this cub is no exception having the time of its life.
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OK, had to redo my redo!😂 I'm so glad you posted that -- adding the below has brought me much joy tonight! 😀
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The human qualities of bears are so underrated!!
- Sep 18
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They seem to be struggling deciding who should lead.
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Children are all the same. They all love having fun.
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A pole dancing bear! Cool! 🎶 She works hard for her money. 🎶
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Stay safe, precious baby and far away from us evil humans! #PROTECTWildlife
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How my weekend is likely to go I’m a Michigan State football fan
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Never thought in all my years I’d see a bear … pole dancing😐.
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It's got to overcome the shit smell from Herr von Shitzispantz.
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RELEASE THE BEARS! On to trump's golf course.
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If my wedge shot hits him I get a relief, right?
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Can we dress up some bears in plaid golf pants and drop them off near a Trump golf course?
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Who knows 🤷♀️ Rather than spending time analyzing it I choose to just enjoy it 🤷♀️
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Who remembers Captain Kangaroo's Dancing Bear 👀 Bike 10K a day it helps keep the doctors away 😀 👌 👍