Why are rubber ducks yellow, as most “real” ones are not?
Most rubber ducks are made with the classic look of bright yellow body with orange bill. There are plenty of rubber ducks out there NOT sporting the classic look. But why is bright yellow with orange bill the classic look in the first place? I dont believe there is a definitive answer out there (no plastics manufacturers are weighing in with a single, compelling reason) but I have some thoughts on the subject. In one word, I would say the reason most rubber ducks are yellow is simply tradition. Its an easily identified and cheerful color scheme that has endured over time and become synonymous with rubber duck. Heres another thought: Rubber ducks are essentially a childs toy, designed to be cute and appealing, so are modeled after the coloring of the cuter and more appealing duckling, rather than the adult duck. As pictured, ducklings are often bright yellow with orange bills and feet, thus lending the classic rubber duckie look some semblance of reality. It should be noted, however, th
