What are the most popular children's toys? Dolls - say the parents of the girls, cars - the moms and dads of the boys will answer them. However, both options are wrong, at the very beginning of the list of the most popular toys rubber ducks have long and firmly established themselves. And this is not a joke, all more than seriously.
When did the duckling settle in the bathroom?
It is believed that rubber ducklings, intended for playing while swimming, appeared on sale in the 30s of the last century. The modern form of the toy in classic design was patented in 1949. The first rubber ducks necessarily had a squeaker that made a funny sound when pressed. However, today not all symbols of home swimming can make any special sounds. However, this is not so important. The yellow duckling has won the popular love for a long time. These toys are bought by newborns, and many adults do not part with them. It is unlikely that someone from the older generation will admit to you in their warm relationship with a rubber duck. However, note that often a positive toy can be seen in the bathroom in a house where there are no children at all.
The secret of success
Assessing the popularity of a classic bathing toy, one involuntarily thinks: "Why is it a rubber duck for a bath?" Frogs, crocodiles, fish and other animals are also produced in a series of waterfowl entertainment. However, other animals cannot compete with the yellow duckling. The duck figurine consists of two balls, does not have sharp protrusions and angular places. This form calms, it is pleasant to hold in hands. Design deserves special attention. Ducklings look very positive due to the bright color. Such a toy cannot cause negative impressions, on the contrary, just one look at a smiling bathing friend - and all the sad thoughts pass. Bath ducks are ideal for children of all ages and adults.
Ducklings travelers
You will be surprised, but rubber ducks swim not only in bathtubs. An unusual accident occurred in 1992. During an ocean storm, the ship crashed, and 29 thousand rubber ducklings set sail for free sailing. Desperate travelers were seen after the inhabitants of the coastal regions of Australia, Indonesia, Russia, Canada, Japan and South America. However, this incident allowed the study of ocean currents. Such an experience was incredibly useful. And very soon, rubber ducklings again became scientists' assistants, this time they were specially released off the coast of Greenland to track the melting of glaciers. The results of these studies have been published. And perhaps because of this very soon, the ducks were again able to go on a large-scale swimming. Duck races are regularly held in many countries around the world. Yellow rubber figures are released into large bodies of water in Argentina, Singapore, England, the USA and Germany. Often up to 250 thousand toys take part in such events. Sometimes even winners of duck races are presented with good prizes.
Modern rubber duck: photos of the most unusual toys
Today on sale you can find ducklings made in a classic design: a yellow body and a red / orange beak. Equally popular are more original ducks. Modern manufacturers offer all lovers of positive swimming creative variations. Rubber ducks can be
dressed as superheroes, fairy-tale characters or representatives of different professions. If you wish, you can collect a whole collection of bathing toys, united by any specific subject. And yet there are real champions among the yellow rubber ducklings. Florentin Hoffman, a Dutch artist, launched a 32-meter figure weighing 600 kilograms. The giant duckling set sail in Port Jackson Bay. According to the author, the meaning of this entire installation is simple: sending the symbol of a joyful swim in the ocean, the artist only wanted to recall that all the people on earth are brothers floating in one large bath.