"Rubber Duckie" - the Original Alan Jay Clarolyte Toy

Mostly made famous by Ernie's song on Sesame Street (see below), this rubber ducky, or as Ernie calls him, "Rubber Duckie," was created by Alan Jay Clarolyte in 1954 (per an advertisement a friend posted on farcebook).

These are photos of the one I have in my collection.  There are cleaner ones out in the world, without scratches; but, I got what I could find!  And, I love him.

Sunny Days - Why'd the Chicken Cross the Sesame Street?

I love when Frank Oz and Jim Henson play off each other.  One of my favorite characters is Fozzie Bear.  I love him because he never gives up!  He has a passion and refuses to not try to make people laugh.  His joy is in bringing (or TRYING to bring) others joy!!  I also love Ernie.  I was told once that I'd rather play and pick on folks instead of eat and, while it's not true - it's pretty close to truth.

So, what happens when these two characters come together?  Well...

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I better get back to work!  This is my last strip drawn - have others to ink and color and...maybe today!