Alien Abduction

Bonnie Surfus (ENG) surfus at chuma.cas.usf.edu
Wed Jan 18 14:59:08 CST 1995


Don  mentions the alien's big, dark eyes, noting that they are 
important.  Ask any manufacturer of children's toys:  what one feature 
should I make sure to cover as I develop this toy (doll)?  She/he would 
tell you to give the doll two prominent dark eyes.  Look at any Muppet, 
Disney character, Barney--(also all stuffed toys) for this feature.  
Child psychologists note the eyes as prominent in developmental 
phases--bonds, etc.  A screaming toddler or crying baby is often silenced 
as he/she is mesmerized by the two dark eyes of any one stuffed 
character.  Jung-Schmung.

Bonnie



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