I’m finally making some forward progress on the Aflac parody. No hints as to how it will play out (sorry folks), but the script is written and talent is being recruited. The main thing at this point is getting a duck. It’s a bigger issue than it sounds like it would be.
The duck has to have a certain look. It has to be close enough in look for people to get the idea, but not too close. Of course, that shouldn’t be a problem, there’s no way on earth that we’re going to get a duck that looks as good as the one in the commercials. This is going to have to be a puppet and homemade.
A pattern for a plush goose has been purchased and with a few alterations and the right choice of fabrics, I think my crack production staff will have a working puppet in no time. Well, maybe not “no-time” but I’m sure the duck will be ready before the rest of us are. At least things are moving forward.
