It's a hypothesis some have called ludicrous. The notion that Pooh is not a real bear. That, in fact, he is a honey crazed man in a bear suit. But is this idea really so far fetched? Let's take a closer look. On the left we have a real live bear. On the right we have Pooh. Granted the similarity between the bears is uncanny, however, there are two subtle yet distinct differences. If you study the photo closely, you will notice that the real bear is a nice normal bear color while Pooh is bright yellow. This seems a bit odd to say the least. And the other and perhaps more significant difference. You probably won't pick it up on your own, but once I reveal it, you will agree that it is clearly unmistakable. The real bear is naked as real bears usually are while Pooh is wearing a nifty little red shirt with his name embroidered on it. Granted he has no pants, but still, before I am willing to call him a real bear, you're gonna have to first explain that damn shirt to me.