You're damn right he is Scotty. I wish Gene would take it easy on Ace though. I like them both but Gene's gotta understand not everybody is a highly driven, disciplined, capitalist like him. Some of us are shit birds..........hahahaha
How does Ace manage to be drunk, act silly and say stupid things and still make the sober down-to-earth ones look like pricks? He's gotta be the coolest guy ever.
Tom Snyder's reaction to Ace perfectly shows no matter who you are, Ace is the favorite. He balanced out the serious nature of the other guys & put everyone at ease...not to mention his unique talent.
Tbh, I get the feeling Paul wants to "join the party" and have a laugh but he knows exactly what Gene thinks of the whole thing so is holding back. Could be wrong mind you
I think you're right. There are a few moments where Paul looks like he wants to laugh but is too uncomfortable because of Gene. I think at certain times he isn't liking it and other moments he wants to join in on the laughter.
I think Gene was so used to getting all the attention that it really took him by surprise that Ace was suddenly getting all the attention here. With Ace being completely loaded, he was able to come out of his shell and be more fun and goofy on camera, and I'm glad we caught that glimpse of his personality because this is one of the most fun KISS interviews I've ever seen. Unfortunately, Gene was a sourpuss during it. Peter was clearly having fun that Ace was having fun, and it's obvious that Paul is forcing himself to hold back, probably because he didn't want Gene to feel completely left out in his corner of misery. I really feel like Paul wanted to cut loose because he laughs at Ace's jokes much more than Gene does in this interview. Gene always had a sense of humor tho, so I'm surprised that he didn't find Ace's humor funny - but then again, that would mean that he would have to admit that Ace was stealing his spotlight.
@@bobthebear1246I disagree. When I met Gene he autographed my bass (my guitar, not my fish) and he said, "You better play this thing if I sign it. If I see it for sale on eBay, I'll come back to Myrtle Beach just to kick your ass." Whether it was meant to be a joke or not, I don't know, but we both laughed. The joke's on him, though. I played it on stage for a few years until all but the $ in "$immons" had been pretty much worn off, then I sold it to Dick's Pawn shop for $30. Yes, that's thirty bucks. Paul's autograph was still very much intact.
And Gene is so uptight that he thinks Peter can't say he collects real guns. What an idiot. It's like he doesn't know what country he's in. Who the fuck collects toy guns for target shooting? That's what he should have been embarrassed about. Not Ace.
@@josephherron7671 No, he just didn't want it to go all controversial, this was a long time ago. They were controversial enough as-is. He's Jewish for f's sakes, 2nd amendment supporter, supported Trump, and at least tends to lean right while not being partisan according to what he's stated in the past.
This interview is one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life! I've been laughing at it for years. It's just so refreshing to see Gene out of control.
In 74, Gene was indeed the Demon, and he owned that damn stage (though Ace was rockin' as well). Gene was a sight to behold in their earliest days. They all were. By the time of their Love Gun/Alive II tours, Gene sucked on stage bigtime. He was no demon; he just wiggled his hips and stuck his tongue out at girls. Plus he began to sound like a damn bullfrog singing live; it was all Ace Frehley from that point. Gene was on a downward trend, Ace was on the up.
Nice to see Gene doing a slow burn bc he can't dominate the interview. Paul looks like he can't decide whether to cut loose like Ace and Peter or back up gene.
I smiled all the way through both parts of the interview, thanks to him and Peter. They've always been my favorite members of the band, and now I know why......classy guys, loving life, devoid of arrogance....and they ROCK ;)
Such a hilarious interview,Gene so serious but that's what makes him funny."Bet you didn't know that did ya"lol I wish they had realized their quirky relationships were what fueled such timeless music.
Despite how funny and crazy this interview is, its actually pretty interesting to know what these guys are into. Tells alot about their persona. Long Live KISS!
I understand Paul and Gene. They don't like drugs and alcohol and Ace and Peter were drunk always. I understand Ace and Peter too. I understand all of them and I love all of them and Kiss are true rockstars! Everyone makes mistakes! BTW Ace has cute laugh. :3
I imagine it was good for us fans to see the guys talk and interact and be actual people. I missed this one, though I was a big KISS fan back in the 1970s. And ACE was always my favorite!
At 2:45 Paul has had enough with Ace's bear routine, and says, "Put the bear down" under his breath. He's getting pissed! Why be embarrased? It's all in good fun. You're rock stars! Enjoy the ride!
I love how they went from one of the biggest clothing and glamorous suits to the most comfy and light suits ever in the span of 2 years. lol, loved this interview.
I love that Ace is relevant with the space and technology question. Yes. We are solar powered, we are in space, it's now available to the public! Even "in his cups" he was still on top of it, referencing his studio, his hi tech toys, wow. You go Ace!
this is probably the best interview ever on tom snyder.ace is a card and lightens the whole mood of the interview.paul was pretty funnytoo hes like a little boy when he tells a story.gene is trying to stay business minded but he cant and peter is just happy to be there.great show.
It was a great interview, I'll give them that Lol Ace was always my fave, and he was hilarious (especially the part about how people paid so much money for the show and this was all they got LOL). Like I said earlier, I can't stay mad at Ace
I agree with this.Those were excellent albums in the 90's and their show in 1996 at the L.a. Forum was the best concert i have ever,ever seen anywhere. Of course i had been waiting my whole life to see them.I lost my fucking mind with excitement!!!
i love ace ... he's very special and playful ... i love this ... ... i love to see how pissed gene and paul are i think there is a big barrier between paul and gene on one side and peter and ace on the other
For all those who are asking who said put the bear down,it wasnt Gene or Paul,it was there former manager Bill Aucoin in the background,thats why Gene saying Bill Aucoin our manager cmon out here.Because Gene cant control Ace and Peter and tries to get Bill Aucoin to do so,because Gene aint getting the air time,sad sad man,Ace is the man and yes the true sound of Kiss...
It's PETER, not Bill. Can't believe how people can't recognize Peter's voice, plus he's the one getting hit by the teddybear sitting next to Ace, lol. Also, Bill wouldn't have had a microphone, he was not about to get interviewed, and clearly the person who utters the sentence is speaking into a microphone. Peter, that is.
No its Bill Aucoin gaurentied,It was Tom Snyder being hit by the bear not Peter,.Peter was off his face like Ace,annoying Paul and Gene,been around long enough to know Bill Aucoins voice.Yes his voice did pick up onone of the audio mikes,would Peter say that means down,that means down to Ace,read my comments properly again Fritha 71...
+John Talarico Peter is in no way annoying in this interview, he is pretty mellow all throughout. And I still say that is clearly Peter's voice, Bill's voice was much more nasal, I've heard it in interviews enough to know. You are only assuming it's Bill, you can't even see him in the footage, though I do know that he was present. Gene still keeps glancing at his right side where I think Bill was standing, for example when Gene says "that's a french word, how about that?" That happened right after the "please, put the bear down" remark. Peter is also the one who says "oh, Ace..." when Ace starts playing with the bear. I think it's actually Bill giving that laugh in the background when Ace says "Absolutely! Now that's what I call band member interaction" to Snyder, referring to himself and Gene being on the same page for once, lol. That definitely sounds like Bill - who probably had had some of that champagne as well, he is the one who brought it, after all!
***** Fritha have you ever heard Bill speak in an interview,compare the audio.When he sais that means down that means down.Now I 1st had seen this video in the 80,s from a friend that was an avid Kiss fan,who after that comment said Bill,s pissed.Would Peter say that means down that means down to Ace,that is the manager trying to control Ace being himself,but a little out of hand.Listen to Bill talk on Eric Carrs tale of the fox doc,the voice is similar.Why would Peter say that means down,that means down they were partners in crime,turn the audio up its Bill.Or when Gene sais am I on,and Bill sais no you really on...The voice is similar...
Even on the movie Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park - Ace’s little Ehhhh was also funny as hell. He would be very interesting to have hung around with back then.
Hey I have loved KISS since 1979, since I was 5 years old! I have loved KISS for 30 years! And there is no Question but I do Love the Original 4 KISS guys! Paul & Ace were always my favs! I have been a very loyal fan, and I tend to agree with you. Ace is the Best! I truly miss Eric Carr! But I do love all of KISS! Period!
Ace is a blast! I dont care how high or drunk he is, he is still one of the best guitarists on the planet....GO ACE!
You're damn right he is Scotty. I wish Gene would take it easy on Ace though. I like them both but Gene's gotta understand not everybody is a highly driven, disciplined, capitalist like him. Some of us are shit birds..........hahahaha
Its even more embarrassing seeing gene get so offended while sitting in full makeup and costume lol.
@@NationalAcrobatT good name "scentless apprentice" . I love Nirvana too..
Gene thinks he's interesting but he's a fkn bore
Yes! He's a genius. He saved himself when he talked about his home studio and love for technology. He predicted solar energy.
Ace's laugh is pretty much the best thing ever.
100%
How does Ace manage to be drunk, act silly and say stupid things and still make the sober down-to-earth ones look like pricks? He's gotta be the coolest guy ever.
You can tell tom really liked ace
It's hard not to
Everybody loves Ace!!!
Truth Indeed
Even when Ace is drunk you can see how much love he has for Peter it's clear that he really cares for him
Ace makes the whole interview interesting.....
I love this interview! Its a CLASSIC and Ace has the greatest laugh EVER!
Tom Snyder's reaction to Ace perfectly shows no matter who you are, Ace is the favorite. He balanced out the serious nature of the other guys & put everyone at ease...not to mention his unique talent.
lady space I agree...he comes across as very down to earth and likeable.
Charisma and humor goes a long way.
Kelly Nodwell Funny how the most down to earth guy is a Spaceman
I'll show my self out.
@@masondoesguitar 👏
I sort of get why Gene was pissed off, but Peter, and especially Ace are friggin' funny people; you gotta love that.
LOL! All the fun comes to a screeching halt when Gene starts talking about movies and cartoons. Ace was the WHOLE show!
Tbh, I get the feeling Paul wants to "join the party" and have a laugh but he knows exactly what Gene thinks of the whole thing so is holding back. Could be wrong mind you
I was thinking the same thing
Mr Muck There are moments when Paul does seem genuinely amused by Ace, but as you said, can't bring himself to admit it.
He's right
^^^^
I think you're right. There are a few moments where Paul looks like he wants to laugh but is too uncomfortable because of Gene. I think at certain times he isn't liking it and other moments he wants to join in on the laughter.
Tom Snyder didn't know at the time that he was making Kisstory. This interview was one for the record books.
I thought so too. But then that last 2 seconds made me think that he was kinda tired of it too.
Devin Drew Gene called him Ralph, that's why he gave him that look.
Pinky Stomper Oh wow, i didn't catch that one. Thanks.
I actually love how space man Ace's outfit keeps generating it's own special effects & signaling the audience at home.
12:00 "if we did a concert in Bombay there'd even be cows" KILL ME I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING GOSH
I think Gene was so used to getting all the attention that it really took him by surprise that Ace was suddenly getting all the attention here. With Ace being completely loaded, he was able to come out of his shell and be more fun and goofy on camera, and I'm glad we caught that glimpse of his personality because this is one of the most fun KISS interviews I've ever seen. Unfortunately, Gene was a sourpuss during it. Peter was clearly having fun that Ace was having fun, and it's obvious that Paul is forcing himself to hold back, probably because he didn't want Gene to feel completely left out in his corner of misery. I really feel like Paul wanted to cut loose because he laughs at Ace's jokes much more than Gene does in this interview. Gene always had a sense of humor tho, so I'm surprised that he didn't find Ace's humor funny - but then again, that would mean that he would have to admit that Ace was stealing his spotlight.
Gene really doesn't have a sense of humor at all. Even when he tries extra hard to crack a joke, it just falls completely flat.
@@bobthebear1246I disagree. When I met Gene he autographed my bass (my guitar, not my fish) and he said, "You better play this thing if I sign it. If I see it for sale on eBay, I'll come back to Myrtle Beach just to kick your ass."
Whether it was meant to be a joke or not, I don't know, but we both laughed.
The joke's on him, though. I played it on stage for a few years until all but the $ in "$immons" had been pretty much worn off, then I sold it to Dick's Pawn shop for $30. Yes, that's thirty bucks. Paul's autograph was still very much intact.
6:08 it's cute how Ace just stops laughing to Gene's death glare then apologizes like he didn't interrupt him. So cute!😂😂😂
All the epileptic seizures brought on by Ace's chest jewel
+1
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I know, right?! 😆
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12:00 "If we did a concert in Bombay there would even be cows there."
No matter how many times I watch this I always find new Ace that cracks me up.
Ace is such a funny guy
seriously, Ace's laugh as a ringtone would be awesome haha. I really love this interview!
5:45 That laugh is straight outta hell
I like this interview. I laughed as much as Ace!
Well, I guess Ace predicted the International Space Station.
Ace is drunk/high and cracking jokes and then he gets serious and talks about technology 🤟🙂🤟
Two great laughs, Ace and Tom Snyder. Always enjoyed Tom Snyder's laugh, RIP
ACE IS CRAZY AND COOL! PETER DOESN'T KILL ANIMALS FOR SPORT,WHICH IS ALSO COOL!
And Gene is so uptight that he thinks Peter can't say he collects real guns. What an idiot. It's like he doesn't know what country he's in. Who the fuck collects toy guns for target shooting? That's what he should have been embarrassed about. Not Ace.
@@josephherron7671 No, he just didn't want it to go all controversial, this was a long time ago. They were controversial enough as-is. He's Jewish for f's sakes, 2nd amendment supporter, supported Trump, and at least tends to lean right while not being partisan according to what he's stated in the past.
Geddy Lee said it best - "Gene is never happy"
This interview is one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life! I've been laughing at it for years. It's just so refreshing to see Gene out of control.
Yes
Ace is a riot. don't like Gene here but must admit he was the most charismatic performer on stage. He brought a genuine creepiness to Kiss.
cause gene hogs the attention
+Chris Huemmer He didn't hog the attention on Halloween '79.
u-said-what? Yeah but that was one of the only times
In 74, Gene was indeed the Demon, and he owned that damn stage (though Ace was rockin' as well). Gene was a sight to behold in their earliest days. They all were. By the time of their Love Gun/Alive II tours, Gene sucked on stage bigtime. He was no demon; he just wiggled his hips and stuck his tongue out at girls. Plus he began to sound like a damn bullfrog singing live; it was all Ace Frehley from that point. Gene was on a downward trend, Ace was on the up.
Gene was creepy yet charismatic on-stage. Off-stage, not so much.
Gotta love Ace! Ace is so fun and down to earth. :)
Ace is hilarious. I love how he just keeps pissing Gene and Paul off.
Nice to see Gene doing a slow burn bc he can't dominate the interview. Paul looks like he can't decide whether to cut loose like Ace and Peter or back up gene.
Paul and Gene are giving Ace that look, pull it together you drunk. Sooo entertaining.
Gene was so pissed Ace dominated this interview.
"I'm making a space bear....Space bear!" Ace is the man!!!!!
I wonder if Gene told Ace to chill when they went to the commercial break, because he is a ton mellower during the start of part 2. Priceless laugh!!
12:59 After the "Bass" thing, Gene calls Tom "Ralph". Awesome.
Yes, this is the lovable KISS of yesteryear. I think my favorite part is Paul getting pissed about the teddy bear. "Put the bear down!" lol
Ace can fix my pipes any day heh heh! ;) his laugh sounds so villainy I LOVE IT!!!
as a kid Ace and Pete were my fav members.. Never was much for Gene and Paul.
Peter to Gene: you can run around being a vampire, I wanted to be a gangster!... Bloody classic! and Ace was always good for a laugh!
Peter: "Don't worry, we give all the money to the poor!"
Awkward moment.
The fact of how old this is too is amazing to me, just in general. An old relic from an older version of THIS relic archive :)
I smiled all the way through both parts of the interview, thanks to him and Peter. They've always been my favorite members of the band, and now I know why......classy guys, loving life, devoid of arrogance....and they ROCK ;)
Ace Frehley, best laugh in show business. Thanks for posting this. Excellent!!
It's nice how Ace plays along with Gene's boring trivia game Haha. Hes such a genuinely nice guy.
Paul had a good one " I sit in my appartment and say i vant to be alone"
Paul said it, through gritted teeth...Peter LOVED the interaction with the bear!
2:48 "please put the bear down."
You can't beat the original quartet...such chemistry...like a bunch of menschs
Such a hilarious interview,Gene so serious but that's what makes him funny."Bet you didn't know that did ya"lol I wish they had realized their quirky relationships were what fueled such timeless music.
Great interview! Ace amuses himself as much as anyone else. He looks mighty good for having been “electrocuted” though. 😂
Thanks, and thanks Tom. One of the best, REAL interviews with Kiss.
Despite how funny and crazy this interview is, its actually pretty interesting to know what these guys are into. Tells alot about their persona. Long Live KISS!
This is a really sweet video~ Ace's laugh is so infectious~ it's nice to everyone break up laughing.. even Gene is smiling :D
@ 4:22 The way Tom Snyder said that was very funny "Hi, I fight crime".
I understand Paul and Gene. They don't like drugs and alcohol and Ace and Peter were drunk always. I understand Ace and Peter too. I understand all of them and I love all of them and Kiss are true rockstars! Everyone makes mistakes!
BTW Ace has cute laugh. :3
08:45 Ace throwing a Nazi salute when he mentions the Germans make the best ones. Gene in the background saying "Don't do it!". LMAO
That's the one spot in which Ace loses me. (Momentarily, but still...it was tasteless and stupid of him, even being drunk and hopped-up on coke.)
Bob Schneider awe the snowflake is triggered.
I imagine it was good for us fans to see the guys talk and interact and be actual people. I missed this one, though I was a big KISS fan back in the 1970s. And ACE was always my favorite!
At 2:45 Paul has had enough with Ace's bear routine, and says, "Put the bear down" under his breath. He's getting pissed! Why be embarrased? It's all in good fun. You're rock stars! Enjoy the ride!
I still think this was their BEST interview EVER!!!!
Ace, you're the man 👍😎
I love how they went from one of the biggest clothing and glamorous suits to the most comfy and light suits ever in the span of 2 years. lol, loved this interview.
aces center piece is glaring like crazy and hes drunk too its frickin hilarious
Feb 2017 and ACE is still my hero!
I love that Ace is relevant with the space and technology question. Yes. We are solar powered, we are in space, it's now available to the public! Even "in his cups" he was still on top of it, referencing his studio, his hi tech toys, wow. You go Ace!
this is probably the best interview ever on tom snyder.ace is a card and lightens the whole mood of the interview.paul was pretty funnytoo hes like a little boy when he tells a story.gene is trying to stay business minded but he cant and peter is just happy to be there.great show.
Ace comes *THIS CLOSE* to giving a Nazi salute, when he's talking about the remote controlled helicopters.
LOFL at work. Great interview, Ace steals it. RIP Tom Snyder.
Omg spacey was waving the bear over Paul's head and cats like, 'put the bear down' ok is ace high here? Even if he is I love em.
He drank a bunch of vodka before the appearance because he was nervous.
John Burns I have been avidly researching kiss since this comment. I know all about his alcoholism
+Goth “Mother” Moth oh okay, but yeah just figured I might've helped
John Burns you did. I appreciate it
Tom asks gene to call ace off
8:44 Nazi salute..Ace says I'm not doing anything. Laugh my ass off.
"Nah I'm trying to make him a SPACE BEAR LMAO LOLOLOLOLOL"
They guys "HIGH ON DOPE" were hilarious!
It was a great interview, I'll give them that Lol Ace was always my fave, and he was hilarious (especially the part about how people paid so much money for the show and this was all they got LOL). Like I said earlier, I can't stay mad at Ace
I agree with this.Those were excellent albums in the 90's and their show in 1996 at the L.a. Forum was the best concert i have ever,ever seen anywhere.
Of course i had been waiting my whole life to see them.I lost my fucking mind with excitement!!!
its great how gene never gets to finish a sentence lol
i love ace ... he's very special and playful ... i love this ...
... i love to see how pissed gene and paul are
i think there is a big barrier between paul and gene on one side and peter and ace on the other
I love how Paul keeps glaring at Peter and Ace as if he just wants to murder them so bad
2:44 if you listen closely you can hear someone tell Ace to put the bear down.
+Stefanie Pezzino (Tiger) Ok thanks my hearing is not the best I couldn't tell who it was.
+1969 Nova It's like peter is Ace's babysitter. I'm sure he used this experience to parent his daughter years later.
paul simonon of the clash punched that same bear a year or two later, it got some laughs i think
That poor bear. :(
I heard it.
Gene is getting so pissed at ACE !!!HILARIOUS . .. I LOVE ACE . PETER TOO
Kiss jumped the shark with Dynasty.... I remember watching this. Definitely an eye opener
It's funny how moody Gene is and how he keeps getting more and more wound up by Ace 🤣
@A C, Gene looks like he wants to plunge a finger in himself then smell it.
"quite alright Ralph!" lol. awesome, thank you.
Yeah its Good i think im going to read it again, soo many Funny and Sad Stories.
For all those who are asking who said put the bear down,it wasnt Gene or Paul,it was there former manager Bill Aucoin in the background,thats why Gene saying Bill Aucoin our manager cmon out here.Because Gene cant control Ace and Peter and tries to get Bill Aucoin to do so,because Gene aint getting the air time,sad sad man,Ace is the man and yes the true sound of Kiss...
It's PETER, not Bill. Can't believe how people can't recognize Peter's voice, plus he's the one getting hit by the teddybear sitting next to Ace, lol.
Also, Bill wouldn't have had a microphone, he was not about to get interviewed, and clearly the person who utters the sentence is speaking into a microphone. Peter, that is.
No its Bill Aucoin gaurentied,It was Tom Snyder being hit by the bear not Peter,.Peter was off his face like Ace,annoying Paul and Gene,been around long enough to know Bill Aucoins voice.Yes his voice did pick up onone of the audio mikes,would Peter say that means down,that means down to Ace,read my comments properly again Fritha 71...
And thats sais on one of the mikes,spelling era,sorry...
+John Talarico Peter is in no way annoying in this interview, he is pretty mellow all throughout. And I still say that is clearly Peter's voice, Bill's voice was much more nasal, I've heard it in interviews enough to know. You are only assuming it's Bill, you can't even see him in the footage, though I do know that he was present. Gene still keeps glancing at his right side where I think Bill was standing, for example when Gene says "that's a french word, how about that?" That happened right after the "please, put the bear down" remark. Peter is also the one who says "oh, Ace..." when Ace starts playing with the bear.
I think it's actually Bill giving that laugh in the background when Ace says "Absolutely! Now that's what I call band member interaction" to Snyder, referring to himself and Gene being on the same page for once, lol. That definitely sounds like Bill - who probably had had some of that champagne as well, he is the one who brought it, after all!
***** Fritha have you ever heard Bill speak in an interview,compare the audio.When he sais that means down that means down.Now I 1st had seen this video in the 80,s from a friend that was an avid Kiss fan,who after that comment said Bill,s pissed.Would Peter say that means down that means down to Ace,that is the manager trying to control Ace being himself,but a little out of hand.Listen to Bill talk on Eric Carrs tale of the fox doc,the voice is similar.Why would Peter say that means down,that means down they were partners in crime,turn the audio up its Bill.Or when Gene sais am I on,and Bill sais no you really on...The voice is similar...
Gotta love their thick New York accents!!
"the same frequency as the heliopters"-Gene
"absouultly! thats great thats band interaction"-Ace just mocks the rap out of Gene
Ace explained exactly what I thought of Ace in this interview, "This bear is a good egg, he's a little hard boiled but he's good"
Even on the movie Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park - Ace’s little Ehhhh was also funny as hell. He would be very interesting to have hung around with back then.
Paul at 2:44 is getting pissed wth Ace's bear😂😂
Hahaha...Peter told Ace to put the bear down.
Hey I have loved KISS since 1979, since I was 5 years old! I have loved KISS for 30 years! And there is no Question but I do Love the Original 4 KISS guys! Paul & Ace were always my favs! I have been a very loyal fan, and I tend to agree with you. Ace is the Best! I truly miss Eric Carr! But I do love all of KISS! Period!
"a space bear" lmao Ace is hilarious!
HAHA omg the german part is great, he puts his arm up like the salute!!
When they stop giggling they have some really fascinating stories.
Ace and Peter were off their faces when they did this and Gene and Paul were really pissed about it lmao
theyre all funny...Gene and paul get in their comments too awesome stuff..thanks for sharing...
Ace was so cute, even though his laughter was kind of over the top. I just wanted to hug him!
LOVED THIS, thank you for posting (begen)!
Props 2 U.
SPACE BEAR!!!