...it looks like there were a couple of inflatable dolphins to add to the mix.There were indeed "inflatable dolphins" at this FReep, seen here cavorting over doodlelady's "Governator" poster:That gave me an idea, perhaps future Kerry Freeps might want to use helium balloons that are fashioned after 'flipper' the dolphin:
The balloons could appear to leap into the air if using two puppet strings. One string at the nose and one at the rear fin, that way one could anchor the tail to let the balloon rise to certain height and pull down on the nose at the top of the arc to simulate a head first rotation.Or, maybe such balloon operation would get too cumbersome?
They certainly get ATTENTION--particularly from far away......and they VERY effectively communicate the "flip flop" message introduced by the "guy in the dolphin suit."
Note that even the radically left-wing L.A. Times could not refrain from mentioning them. :o)And, these helium-filled "blue dolphin" balloons (they also come in pink and green) are reasonably priced...
...at about $6 to $8/each, inflated, from your local "Party City"-type store.The only problem is, they can be awkward to manage on a windy day.
Perhaps a SECOND string (on the tail) - in addition to the FIRST string (on the lower fin) would help to control them.See also, from www.teddy-bears-online.co.uk:
Size: 37 x 22 inches.
Plus, you can re-fill them for about $2 for the NEXT time.
And, they make MARVELOUS "after-FReep souvenirs..."...to share with your friends and family. :o)