I was visiting a school for the arts some time ago and came across this eerie scene. These puppets, once stars in a television show, now largely sit on a shelf in the school awaiting use by the adult students. The image makes me sad in a Velveteen Rabbit/Toy Story sort of way. I can’t help but feel that these puppets feel lonely and under-appreciated now that they’ve been almost forgotten. At one time they were animated and lifelike; they made children laugh.
Now they pretty much just creep people out.
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This image is a bit disturbing – those puppets look like half dead toys covered in plastic!
Couldn’t agree more–in fact, I’m a little worried about myself for taking it!
kinda lifelike and a bit scary to see them covered in plastic… almost suffocating :p
Like a puppet horror movie.
I’m a little worried about myself; it struck me funny. Oh dear!
Uh oh–you have a dark streak I fear Katie.
only you, must say I lean towards feelings of horror movie vs sentiment….
LOL! That’s pretty funny – good use of black and white for mood!
Thanks Bill–I’m glad I’m not the only one with a dark side.