Mastodawn

henrytcasey Feb 1, 2025

We lost a little friend today.

https://merlin.ghost.io/bando/

Bando, Beloved Lizard

Bando, a central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) residing in San Francisco, passed quietly in his sleep on Friday. Bando was adopted in October 2019 from a pet store in the Outer Sunset where he'd been surrendered by a local family who couldn't take care of him anymore. His estimated age

Merlin Mann

Merlin Mann Feb 1, 2025

“Hmm.”

Jeff Atwood Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies best. photo. ever.

@byAndreas🤟😌✨Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Bando brought me joy, sad to hear about his passing

Merlin Mann Feb 1, 2025

"Well, well, well. If it isn't my old nemesis, transparency."

Ludwig Franzen Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies I will spend the entire day in the frame shop looking at pictures and going “Hmm.”

Loved that guy.

Nathan King Feb 1, 2025

jmac Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies I'm sorry to hear it, Merlin. I've followed Bando's unwavering contemplation for the last few years and will miss it.

nibeck Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies so sorry. ❤️

Dan Sturm Feb 1, 2025

We’ll miss you, Bando. And continue to “hmm” in your name.

Royce Williams Feb 1, 2025

Hmm.

John Willis 🔰Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies I am sorry to hear about Bando.😔 I loved all his pictures and he looked so happy.

You said he was an older lizard when you got him, so I know you were a good papa keeping him happy and warm 😌

Ethan Marcotte Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Oh, man. I’m so sorry, Merlin 💜

@hotdogsladies Much love to your family and you. Hmm.

Tom Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies sorry for your loss. Bando was a good one.

Joe Krol Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies
So sorry to hear this.

Greg Pierce Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies So sorry! I know you all will miss him.

Joe Rosensteel 🏳️‍🌈Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies I’m sorry, Merlin. 💙

philyflash Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a pal is never easy.

Chris White finds this vexing Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies oh I’m sorry to hear that Merlin. Always enjoyed hearing about Bando antics on all the great shows.

Brian Warren Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Aww man. I’m so sorry, Merlin. Will be giving up an inscrutable “Hmm.” In honor of Bando tonight.

@hotdogsladies so sorry :(

Brian Eoff Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies May his memory be a blessing.

Matt VanOrmer Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies so sorry for you and your family’s loss 🧡

Mike Taffet Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies oh no!!

Son of a Sailor Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies So sorry, man. He was a cool lizard.

John Weston Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Ahh shit. Sorry to hear that, but glad he brought you guys so much joy over the years.

jburka Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed the tooted photos and hearing about him on podcasts.

Marina Epelman Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies So very sorry…

Eric P Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies RIP to a real one.

Benjamin Friedrich Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Always enjoyed hearing about him and seeing pictures. Good fella

Dr. Drang Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Sorry, Merlin

@hotdogsladies Rest in peace Brando Mando.
“Hmmm.” —Bando. Wise words, indeed.

August Jackson Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Oh, no! I’m so sorry, Merlin. Brando was such a precious angel.

Andrew White Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies sucks, I’m sorry.

JohnOCFII Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Sorry to hear. It takes a special family to expand the story of such an exotic creature. You’ve made Bando into a true rock star! May his memories always make you smile.

Michael Miller Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies I'm so sorry, Merlin. Thank you sharing the joy of Bando with us. Hmm. 🧡

John Moltz Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Oh, man, that sucks. I'm so sorry.

Alex Padilla Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies I’m sorry to hear Bando has gone, but I will always remember his “Hmm” face

Todd Vaziri Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies oh no so sorry buddy

Chris Glass Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies my heart to you and all of yours

Robert Jan Schutten Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that!

Hdsheena Feb 1, 2025

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@hotdogsladies sorry man. Hard day for a fam.

matt comroe Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies I'm so sorry. We get very attached to the sweet critters in our lives.

Ryan Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Sorry to hear this, Merlin. Always enjoyed hearing about his exploits and various "Hmmm"ing around.

@hotdogsladies Rest in "Hmm.", Bando

Carl Walther Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies oh no, sorry for your loss.

Tony Wells Feb 1, 2025

Sorry to read about this Merlin. I always enjoyed the Bando photos.

Mike Swimm Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies So sorry for you and the family, Merlin. Bando seemed like a real character.

Patrick Moore Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Sorry to hear this. It’s tough losing a buddy. 🌅

Erika Ensign Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies
Oh no! I'm so sorry, Merlin 💙

Kevin Miller Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies very sorry for your loss. I always enjoy the pictures of this mysterious owl.

Brian Enigma Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Oh jeez, Mastodon-Star, but pretend it’s the FascistBook “Care” reaction, with a little blobby being embracing a heart.

Jason Tempestini Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies I’m sorry for your family’s loss.

Jeff Phillips Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies so sorry for your loss, Merlin and family.

Modhrán Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies So sorry for your loss. I will miss Bando stories, but this isn't about me.

Hmm.

Lars Leichert Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies ❤️ I am so sorry for your loss 😞

Fredrik Björeman Feb 1, 2025

@hotdogsladies Hmm. ❣️