The first astronauts to enter a polar orbit chose the obvious animal to serve as their zero-g indicator: a plush polar bear. The doll also has an emperor penguin embroidered on its chest.

This plush polar bear is irritating Inuit who say the toy's translation is inaccurate and inappropriate, and Inuktitut-speakers should have been consulted. (Ty Inc.) Social Sharing.

The first astronauts to enter a polar orbit chose the obvious animal to serve as their zero-g indicator: a plush polar bear. The doll also has an emperor penguin embroidered on its chest.