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	'''Bear Hugger''' is a fictional ] boxer.		'''Bear Hugger''' is a fictional ] boxer.

			==Concept and appearances==
			As seen in one of the cutscenes, Bear Hugger does boxing training with bears.<ref>http://gameinformer.com/games/punch-out/b/wii/archive/2009/09/23/review.aspx</ref> ] described Bear Hugger's attack style as being "sheer force to send opponents to the mat."<ref>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/punch-out-has-title-defence-mode</ref> In their walkthrough, ] noted that he was fast considering how large he was.<ref>http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/punch-out/guide/page_12.html</ref>

	==Reception==		==Reception==
			Since appearing in '']'' for the ]s, Bear Hugger has received mostly positive reception. He has been described as a favourite of the series by ] editor Levi Buchanan,<ref name="ign1">http://wii.ign.com/articles/987/987471p1.html</ref> a statement that ] editor Tom East echoed.<ref>http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=8598</ref> University Chronicle editor Joe Brown commented that fans of '']'' for the ] would be familiar with Bear Hugger.<ref>http://www.universitychronicle.com/entertainment/punch-out-back-in-business-1.1764859?pagereq=2</ref> Bucks Herald editor Damien Lucas agreed, stating that anyone would recognize him.<ref>http://www.bucksherald.co.uk/console-corner/Punchout-review-40Nintendo-Wii41.5396460.jp</ref> ] described him as "one of the wackiest opponents you'll ever see."<ref>http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/super-punch-out-virtual-console/</ref> Operation Sports editor Christian McLeod stated that Bear Hugger was "no pushover."<ref>http://www.operationsports.com/strategyguides.php?id=888</ref> ] editor Greg Tito commented that he giggled every time Bear Hugger called player-character ] "]."<ref>http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/events/favorites2009/6900-The-Escapist-Staffs-Five-Faves-of-2009-Greg</ref> In discussing King Hippo's girth, ] editor Chris Antista commented that he weighed as much as Bear Hugger and Mad Clown.<ref>http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/f/gamings-greatest-fatties/a-2008022214135170050/g-20071116154720816051/p-6</ref> In their list of the seven best second quests, ] listed the Title Defense mode of '']'' for the ], stating that losing to the "squirrel-assisted" Bear Hugger would demonstrate the difficulty and creative talent of the developers.<ref>http://m.gamepro.com/articles/wii/features/the-7-best-second-quests/210891/</ref>
	He has been described as a favourite of the series by ] editor Levi Buchanan.<ref name="ign1">http://wii.ign.com/articles/987/987471p1.html</ref>

	<ref>http://www.operationsports.com/strategyguides.php?id=888</ref>
			===Racial stereotyping===
	<ref>http://www.crispygamer.com/gamereviews/2009-05-18/punch-out-wii.aspx</ref>
			Bear Hugger has been described as a racial stereotype of Canadian people. Editor Scott Jones commented that because Bear Hugger was Canadian, he consumes a "big jug of booze", though what he is consuming is ].<ref>http://www.crispygamer.com/gamereviews/2009-05-18/punch-out-wii.aspx</ref> IGN editor Craig Harris called him "over-the-top," describing him as a "fish-loving lumberjack."<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/983/983268p1.html</ref> ] editor Michael McWhertor praised the stereotyping of characters in the series, stating that it was improved in the Wii '']''. He further stated that Bear Hugger was "''extremely'' Canadian."<ref>http://kotaku.com/5261201/punch+out-review-call-it-a-comeback</ref> In discussing racial stereotyping in ''Punch-Out!!'', GamesRadar editor Brett Elston stated that Bear Hugger embodied several Canadian stereotypes, including being husky, loving the outdoors, ], and drinking maple syrup. Canadian GamesRadar editor jokingly stated that the stereotypes were "absolute malarky," stating that they only consume maple syrup on special occasions, and even then, only from "goose-shaped goblets carved from pine wood."<ref>http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/f/fun-with-stereotypes-starring-punch-out/a-20090520102033407046/g-2008100214264597030/p-2</ref> ] editor Tom Mc Shea described Bear Hugger as a "400-pound Canadian with a love for maple syrup and tiny woodland rodents."<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/punchoutwii/review.html</ref> ] editor Chad Sapieha commented that the roster of fighters in ''Punch-Out!!'' "would send chills down the spine of any potential pugilist," mentioning Bear Hugger as one of these boxers, calling him an "ostensibly Canadian Bear Hugger, a syrup-swilling lumberjack by trade."<ref>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/personal-tech/controller-freak/punch-out-floats-like-a-butterfly-stings-like-a-bee/article1144967/</ref> In discussing the increase in stereotyping in the Wii ''Punch-Out!!'', ] editor Chris Kohler described Bear Hugger as a "rotund Canadian strongman" who "drinks from a jug of maple syrup."<ref>http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2009/05/punch-out-review/</ref>
	<ref>http://www.universitychronicle.com/entertainment/punch-out-back-in-business-1.1764859?pagereq=2</ref>
	<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/983/983268p1.html</ref>
	<ref>http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/events/favorites2009/6900-The-Escapist-Staffs-Five-Faves-of-2009-Greg</ref>
	<ref>http://www.crispygamer.com/gamereviews/2009-05-18/punch-out-wii.aspx</ref>
	<ref>http://kotaku.com/5261201/punch+out-review-call-it-a-comeback</ref>
	<ref>http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=8598</ref>
	<ref>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/punch-out-has-title-defence-mode</ref>
	<ref>http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/f/gamings-greatest-fatties/a-2008022214135170050/g-20071116154720816051/p-6</ref>
	<ref>http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/f/fun-with-stereotypes-starring-punch-out/a-20090520102033407046/g-2008100214264597030/p-2</ref>
	<ref>http://gameinformer.com/games/punch-out/b/wii/archive/2009/09/23/review.aspx</ref>
	<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/punchoutwii/review.html</ref>
	<ref>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/personal-tech/controller-freak/punch-out-floats-like-a-butterfly-stings-like-a-bee/article1144967/</ref>
	<ref>http://www.universitychronicle.com/entertainment/punch-out-back-in-business-1.1764859?pagereq=2</ref>
	<ref>http://www.bucksherald.co.uk/console-corner/Punchout-review-40Nintendo-Wii41.5396460.jp</ref>
	<ref>http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2009/05/punch-out-review/</ref>
	<ref>http://www.armchairempire.com/Interviews/punch-out-interview-round-1.htm</ref>
	<ref>http://m.gamepro.com/articles/wii/features/the-7-best-second-quests/210891/</ref>
	<ref>http://www.gamepro.com/games/wii/142639/punch-out/video/</ref>
	<ref>http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/super-punch-out-virtual-console/</ref>
	<ref>http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/punch-out/guide/page_12.html</ref>

	==References==		==References==

Revision as of 11:00, 27 August 2010

Fictional character

Bear Hugger
'Punch-Out!!' character
Bear Hugger, as depicted in Punch-Out!! for Wii.
First game	Super Punch-Out!! (arcades)

Bear Hugger is a fictional Canadian boxer.

Concept and appearances

As seen in one of the cutscenes, Bear Hugger does boxing training with bears. Eurogamer described Bear Hugger's attack style as being "sheer force to send opponents to the mat." In their walkthrough, GameSpy noted that he was fast considering how large he was.

Reception

Since appearing in Super Punch-Out!! for the arcades, Bear Hugger has received mostly positive reception. He has been described as a favourite of the series by IGN editor Levi Buchanan, a statement that Official Nintendo Magazine editor Tom East echoed. University Chronicle editor Joe Brown commented that fans of Super Punch-Out!! for the Super NES would be familiar with Bear Hugger. Bucks Herald editor Damien Lucas agreed, stating that anyone would recognize him. GameSpy described him as "one of the wackiest opponents you'll ever see." Operation Sports editor Christian McLeod stated that Bear Hugger was "no pushover." The Escapist editor Greg Tito commented that he giggled every time Bear Hugger called player-character Little Mac "hoser." In discussing King Hippo's girth, GamesRadar editor Chris Antista commented that he weighed as much as Bear Hugger and Mad Clown. In their list of the seven best second quests, GamePro listed the Title Defense mode of Punch-Out!! for the Wii, stating that losing to the "squirrel-assisted" Bear Hugger would demonstrate the difficulty and creative talent of the developers.

Racial stereotyping

Bear Hugger has been described as a racial stereotype of Canadian people. Editor Scott Jones commented that because Bear Hugger was Canadian, he consumes a "big jug of booze", though what he is consuming is maple syrup. IGN editor Craig Harris called him "over-the-top," describing him as a "fish-loving lumberjack." Kotaku editor Michael McWhertor praised the stereotyping of characters in the series, stating that it was improved in the Wii Punch-Out!!. He further stated that Bear Hugger was "extremely Canadian." In discussing racial stereotyping in Punch-Out!!, GamesRadar editor Brett Elston stated that Bear Hugger embodied several Canadian stereotypes, including being husky, loving the outdoors, ice hockey, and drinking maple syrup. Canadian GamesRadar editor jokingly stated that the stereotypes were "absolute malarky," stating that they only consume maple syrup on special occasions, and even then, only from "goose-shaped goblets carved from pine wood." GameSpot editor Tom Mc Shea described Bear Hugger as a "400-pound Canadian with a love for maple syrup and tiny woodland rodents." The Globe and Mail editor Chad Sapieha commented that the roster of fighters in Punch-Out!! "would send chills down the spine of any potential pugilist," mentioning Bear Hugger as one of these boxers, calling him an "ostensibly Canadian Bear Hugger, a syrup-swilling lumberjack by trade." In discussing the increase in stereotyping in the Wii Punch-Out!!, Wired editor Chris Kohler described Bear Hugger as a "rotund Canadian strongman" who "drinks from a jug of maple syrup."

References

v t e Punch-Out!!
Main series	Punch-Out!! (1984) Super Punch-Out!! (1984) Punch-Out!! (1987) Super Punch-Out!! (1994) Punch-Out!! (2009)
Characters	Little Mac Glass Joe King Hippo
Related	Mike Tyson Mike Tyson in popular culture Arm Wrestling Power Punch II Fight Night Round 2 Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Ultimate
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