rubber duckies

Squeaky tub companions

Rubber duckies are small toy ducks made of rubber or plastic, the classic version being yellow with an orange bill.

They float in bathwater and have become iconic symbols of childhood bathing: The baby splashed happily among her rubber duckies.

In programming, a rubber ducky is a debugging technique where explaining code to an inanimate object—traditionally a rubber duck—helps identify problems.

Related

plastic · infant · baby shower gift · stress relief · squeezable · Ernie · childhood · waterproof · comfort · iconic · colorful · molded · collector's items · whimsical · buoyant · bath toy · bath time · figurines

Opposites
material composition

rubber duckiesstone sculptures

Art carved from rock

wooden toys · porcelain figurines · glass figurines

bath context vs. other water activities

rubber duckiesswim goggles

Watertight eye shields for pools

diving equipment · surfboards · life jackets · pool noodles · swim fins

playfulness vs. functionality

rubber duckiesshower heads

Water-dispersing bathroom fittings

faucets · plumbing fixtures · bath mats

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G