I did not feel that the purpose of the bears was sexual interaction. I think sex as a whole was treated as a means to relieve the stress of the members of the Jeffers society but as many who have been in high stress situations (be it career or family) can attest, it’s hard to feel randy when you’re overwhelmed. Like all else, Jeffers sought to solve the “problem” in their own way, as opposed to allowing nature (and the independent self) to determine the lives and behavior of human beings. Hence the aggressive “pep talk” given to George by Roger Dodger, the importance placed on sex in the happiness book, and then the seemingly inappropriate question about sexual relations between employees and the Cuddle Creatures. I feel like the Cuddle Creatures were an attempt to create any form of intimacy and comfort in hopes this would be “enough” to quell the onslaught of inevitable explosions. Their purpose was not for sex, but for any kind of relief. Sex just happened to be an option.

Much like our society a great deal of importance is placed on sex. I think Visioneers made a nod towards this with the sexual references and its significance in the life of George. I feel like this film had many layers, many of which couldn’t possibly be seen or understood the first time through, and perhaps ever. I commend you for at least watching it and giving a well thought out review.

Cheers from Alabama (fairly void of hipsters and film snobs).