Poor old Top Dog is still out there in the garden, exposed to wind, rain and a little sunshine in between. Of course, the other Dedes feel sorry for him and in good old lovey-dovey Dede fashion would like to invite him back into the house. All his past actions and words forgiven and forgotten, in the hope he has learnt his lesson during the wet and dark nights. But this time, the artist put her foot down and said “No”. She needs to have him gone for the sake of the other Dedes. Top Dog’s demise is of course symbolic.
To make use of the figure, the artist donated his head to a scientific experiment, run by Pavlova, the lab rat. They want to find out how long it will take a Dede to turn into something unrecognisable when exposed to the elements. As the puppets are made from paper mache they are unsuitable for an outdoor environment. Though the surface of the head is treated, the artist had expected it will turn into mush with the first heavy rain. It hasn’t. Top Dog has survived four days now and knocking on his head proves he is as strong as ever (it looks like he quite likes being knocked on the head :). At least he is getting some attention). The whole thing might drag on for a while. Meanwhile, the rest of the Dedes have come to accept that Top Dog definitely won’t return. They still find it very unsettling. After all he is a Dede. To ease their grief they are now taking bets on how long it will take before he is finished. We will keep you posted.
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Finding this treatment rather hard to bear especially in light of the fact that Flips business bears the same name. Please consider a re homing option for this wayward Dede.
Oh dear. What to do. I can assure you this character is rightly out there. He is a self proclaimed top dog and even the best dog training, like I know your institution provides, would be totally in vain. He wouldn’t even go there. There is no reasoning with him.
Echoes of the Romans exposing their unwanted on the hillsides – look what happened to Romulus and Remus – suckled by a wolf! Who will suckle Top Dog now?
Ah well, he ate the pepper that was in reach right next to him. so he is not starving just yet and he is not giving in either.The neighbours black cat comes by every so often and sniffes around. Maybe he makes friends with her.
I think if perhaps the other Dedes would just speak to his listening this situation could be resolved. Han de Vere ( aka Punch two ) is looking very concerned and has adopted an almost permanent ‘thinker’ pose. Our thoughts are with Top Dog on this dark, damp night.
Oh you guys make me feel like a real bad person. The Dedes are as soft as you and Han de Vere. Is there nobody who agees with me, enough is enough? One has to let go? :)
No,No! Bad person? Never! But name your price for the little guy who now appears to be crucified in the garden Artiste.
Oh dear! Do you want to train him? Good luck!
He has been out in the rain for a while, but it looks his blanket took a bigger beating than the dog.