You Remember Those Toy Birds That Dip And Drink? Check Me On This.

[DistressedAmerican]

You remember them. If you didn't own one,you probably saw them in a science class.

So, check me on two things.

First, did I get the motion right? My wife and I have been looking at it. I think it is about right. Slow on the head drop then rapid head rise? Not the other way around is it?

Second, how is it as a metaphor for our biggest societal ill today? Seems apt to me...

Just get him started and he NEVER STOPS!

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[GreenPartyVoter]

1. I think you got it right. Looks good in the pic anyhoo!

[annabanana]

2. the motion looks about right...

Another masterpiece, DA!
(funny & sad)

[Straight Shooter]

3. I would replace the word "drinking" with "guzzling"; otherwise, terrific.

How about making the hat red, white and blue?

How about I shut up? :o

[in_cog_ni_to]

4. Yeah, I remember the drinking bird and it looks right to me.

I love the metaphor...it fits, unfortunately.

[OrlandoGator]

5. Bush and Bandar holding hands in the background would be clutch.

n/t

[Carni]

6. Please PLEASE don't taint my memory!

I LOVED those things! I was just thinking about them the other day!
(OK so I really need to get a life lol)

As to your question...I don't actually remember the speed on the dip vs the bounce back!

[Ready4Change]

7. Bit slower down, bit of a bounce at bottom...

Then quick up, swing past vertical, a couple back and forth, then down again.

However, your current version does get the idea across clearly. Nice job!

[DistressedAmerican]

12. The Swing At The Bottom Was It! It Was Bugging Me! Thanks!

I added that. It is three cells longer but it makes a nice improvement. I figured someone would spot my issue even if I couldn't.

Now it it ready for primetime!

Thanks again!

[Ready4Change]

20. Hmm! That did help.

Glad to chip in. No charge. ;)

[booksenkatz]

8. ***SCREAMING***

DA, you have outdone yourself on this one! Brilliant! Brilliant! May I forward it far and wide, puh-leeeeeeese??? This must have taken a great deal of work to get the timing right, it's perfect!
:rofl:

(Funnily enough, just a coupla weeks ago, I was thinking I'd love to get one of those drinking birds for my little boy.)

Oh, damn, this is great, same great DA quality as always!
:)

[DistressedAmerican]

13. Please Do! Always Help Yourself. Let The Crooks Have It!

:applause:

[Fridays Child]

9. The metaphor I see is that, like American consumption of oil...

...it's mindless, endless, and never enough.

[Ksec]

10. very good

How do you folks make that stuff?? Very cool

[DistressedAmerican]

15. Just A Series Of Photoshop Images Dropped Into A Gif Animation Program

In this case. I cut the eagle out from one image and the parts of the bird out so they could be overlaid in three layers then I dropped in the combined eagle head and bird body rotated slightly each time. Saved each image separately.

Then imported all of those images into an animation program that lets me vary the length of time each image is displayed. Tweaked the timing for each and there you have it.

Let me know if you want more details.

[immoderate]

11. Here's some info:

And some big 'uns:


http://www.rotten.com/library/culture/novelties/dippy-drinking-birds/

The eagle is really cool.

--IMM

[DistressedAmerican]

14. Holy Crap! those ARE Some Bug 'Uns!

Hysterical!

[progressivebydesign]

16. Perfect!! yOU GOT IT! N/T

[DistressedAmerican]

17. Kicker!

[DistressedAmerican]

18. Later Kick

[alfredo]

19. a movie

[burrowowl]

21. YES!

Do you know where you can get one!

[DistressedAmerican]

22. Just Google Drinking Bird Toy Or Dippy Bird. You'lll Find Plenty!

[DistressedAmerican]

23. Keep Guzzling America!

[SheepyMcSheepster]

24. now i like this one

great job, great execution, great graphic.