**BREAKING: BEAR CAUSES CHAOS ON CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY, DEMANDS FREE AVOCADO TOAST**
In a bizarre incident that has left motorists scratching their heads, a massive grizzly bear brought traffic to a standstill on Highway 101 in California yesterday evening.
The bear, estimated to be around 500 pounds of pure, unadulterated furry fury, strolled onto the highway at approximately 5pm, sending cars screeching to a halt in both directions.
“I was just driving to get a latte and suddenly, there’s a bear just chillin’ in the middle of the road,” said commuter, Karen Jenkins. “I mean, I’ve seen some weird things in LA, but this was on a whole other level.”
According to eyewitnesses, the bear – who has been identified as “Bergy” by local wildlife experts – began to block traffic, refusing to budge until its demands were met.
“I tried to honk my horn, but Bergy just gave me the stink-eye and started swatting at my car with its paw,” said motorist, Dave Wilson. “I was like, ‘Dude, I’m just trying to get to work!’ But he just wouldn’t move.”
As authorities scrambled to respond to the situation, Bergy made its demands clear: it wanted free avocado toast.
“I mean, who doesn’t love a good brunch?” said California Governor, Gavin Newsom, who was quickly summoned to the scene. “We’re working on getting Bergy its favorite snack, but it’s being a bit…grrr…particular about the toppings.”
After a tense standoff that lasted for over an hour, Bergy finally relented, allowing traffic to flow once again.
As the bear lumbered off into the nearby woods, motorists breathed a collective sigh of relief.
“Well, that was a first,” said Jenkins, still shaken. “I guess you could say it was a grizzly commute.”
**UPDATE:** Bergy has since become an honorary citizen of California, with the state legislature voting to provide free avocado toast to all bears on the highway from now on.
