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Rubber Duck Pez fits the bill.
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Pezhead
Monthly: Rubber Duck Pez, thanks for joining
us. You were added to the evergrowing family of Easter
Pez in 2009. How does it feel to be part of such a long
and storied tradition?
Rubber
Duck Pez:
It feels pretty good, I must say. And I think I lucked
out by being a part of a holiday series. The thing about
holiday dispensers, whether it's Christmas, Halloween,
Valentine's Day, or Easter, is that it's inevitable that
there will be a long shelf life, no pun intended. I mean,
unless you're just outright creepy (cough cough Egg Baby)
there's always a chance that you'll be revisited somewhere
down the line for a future update. Just look at all the
variations of bunnies out there. It warms my inner sleeve
to think that one day I will be the model for a future
Pez dispenser.
PM:
That's a beautiful thought right there, I must agree.
Switching gears, are you able to reconcile being a plastic
Pez dispenser in the shape of a rubber duck?
RDP:
Actually, I prefer to think of it as being a rubber duck
who has been given the opportunity of a lifetime to be
on a Pez dispenser, which just happens to be plastic.
It's a pretty peaceful coexistence, all things considered.
I do however find it ironic that the softhead Superheroes,
who are hard on crime (or, in some cases, are hardened
criminals), have softer heads than a Rubber Duck. It's
a little too ironic, yeah I really do think.
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PM:
I'd have to agree with you there, Rubber Duck Pez. Now, you'll
have to forgive me for asking this, but… well, you're a
rubber duck. There's not really a connection between rubber
ducks and Easter. Not to put you on the spot here, but can you
explain yourself?
RDP:
I know what you're saying. And I've been giving it some thought.
Here's what I'm thinking. Rubber ducks are often used in baths.
Baths usually involve soap. One popular brand of soap is Irish
Spring. And Spring, after all, is the season for Easter! How's
that?
PM:
Well… um… it's kind of a stretch, to be honest. Is
that the best you could come up with?
RDP:
Actually, I was hoping you'd say that. Now, check this out.
Rubber Duck was prominently featured in a Sesame Street bit
with Ernie. Ernie was voiced by Jim Henson. Jim Henson directed
"The Great Muppet Caper," which starred John Cleese.
John Cleese starred in "The Big Picture" with…
Kevin Bacon! And, you know, bacon goes good with eggs, which
of course brings to mind… Easter eggs, blammo! Plus, to
bring it back to where it all began, "The Big Picture"
featured a fictitious band called Pez People. Did you get all
that, or did I just blow your mind?
PM:
Consider my mind blown, man. Finally, Rubber Duck Pez, in pop
culture the rubber duck is often associated with Ernie, a character
on the landmark children's show "Sesame Street." As
it turns out, Ernie is also one of the coolest Pez dispensers
out there. Would you mind if he joined us to wrap up this interview?
RDP:
Of course not! Ernie Pez, he's good people.
Ernie
Pez: Right back at you, Rubber Duck Pez. And
a one and a two!
"Rubber Duck Pez"
To the tune of "Rubber Ducky" by Ernie
Copyright 2010 JoePez Publications
Oh, Rubber
Duck Pez you're the one,
You make Pez collecting fun,
Rubber Duck Pez I'm glad that I found you
Vo-vo-vo-dee-oh!
Rubber
Duck Pez, stem of blue
Looks like there's water under you
Rubber Duck Pez, you're my favorite dispenser, it's true
Oh, every
day I feel a close connection,
With a little fellow who's in that Pez collection
In the Easter section!
Rubber Duck
Pez, don't you quack,
I'm gonna tilt your head right back
Rubber Duck Pez, candy springs from you
Oh, you
may not be a chick or a choc'late bunny
But you're an Easter treasure bright and sunny,
You know it, honey
Rubber Duck
Pez, filled with treats,
Fruity goodness for all to eat,
Rubber Duck Pez, you're my favorite dispenser, it's true
