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| − | {{1.Official_Balloon_Infobox|title1 = The Aflac Duck|image1 = 9958c4e99416ffe42614225deb89b9a2.jpg|caption1 = The balloonicle in the 2014 Parade.|years = 2014-2016|sponsor = Aflac, Inc.|height = 33 feet|width = 20 feet}} |
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| − | {{1.Official_Balloon_Infobox|title1 = The Aflac Duck|image1 = 1531931578 Aflac-Balloonicle.jpg|caption1 = The third and most current Aflac Duck makes his debut in 2017.|years = 2017-Present|sponsor = Aflac, Inc.|height = 30 feet|width = 15 feet}} |
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'''Aflac Inc.''' ('''A'''merican '''F'''amily '''L'''ife '''A'''ssurance '''C'''ompany) is an American insurance company and is the largest provider of supplemental insurance in the United States. The company was founded in 1955 and is based in Columbus, Georgia. In the U.S., Aflac underwrites a wide range of insurance policies, but is perhaps more known for its payroll deduction insurance coverage, which pays cash benefits when a policyholder has a covered accident or illness. The company states it "provides financial protection to more than 50 million people worldwide". |
'''Aflac Inc.''' ('''A'''merican '''F'''amily '''L'''ife '''A'''ssurance '''C'''ompany) is an American insurance company and is the largest provider of supplemental insurance in the United States. The company was founded in 1955 and is based in Columbus, Georgia. In the U.S., Aflac underwrites a wide range of insurance policies, but is perhaps more known for its payroll deduction insurance coverage, which pays cash benefits when a policyholder has a covered accident or illness. The company states it "provides financial protection to more than 50 million people worldwide". |
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== History with the Macy's Parade == |
== History with the Macy's Parade == |
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+ | In 2011, the company's beloved mascot, the Aflac Duck, made his Parade debut. The famed spokesfuck takes on a new form for the festivities as a 35-foot tall balloonicle. Riding on a sleigh and wearing a festive scarf, the Aflac Duck balloonicle slid his way down the Parade route, touting his famous catchphrase "YEEEEEEEEEEET: |
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| − | The Aflac Duck would debut with his second balloonicle in the 2014 Parade, as he tries his hand, or rather his wing at ice skating, as he sports a stylish winter hat, scarf, and custom-made ice skates. This balloonicle would make three appearances, and was retired after the 2016 Parade. Much like its predecessor, it now remains dormant in the float warehouse. |
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| − | The third and current Aflac Duck balloonicle first appeared in 2017. The balloonicle showcases The Aflac Duck’s glowing heart, encased by his heart-shaped wings. His inner tube base to “slide” down the Parade route is larger than the size of an in-ground home swimming pool. The balloonicle still makes appearances as of the 2019 Parade, making the Aflac Duck a Parade mainstay. |
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| − | In addition to appearing as a balloonicle, Macy's has also produced a special Aflac Duck plush for the holiday season since 2001. A separate article for these plushies can be read [[Plushies|here]]. |
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| − | [[Gallery: The Aflac Duck]] |
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| − | * The third version of the Aflac Duck is the first-ever balloonicle to utilize a blinking light, in the form of the duck's beating heart. |
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| − | * As of 2019, the Aflac Duck holds the record for the only balloonicle to have more than one version of a specific character. |
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[[Category:Macy's Balloon Characters]] |
[[Category:Macy's Balloon Characters]] |
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[[Category:2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] |
[[Category:2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] |
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Revision as of 16:52, 3 April 2020
Aflac Inc. (American Family Life Assurance Company) is an American insurance company and is the largest provider of supplemental insurance in the United States. The company was founded in 1955 and is based in Columbus, Georgia. In the U.S., Aflac underwrites a wide range of insurance policies, but is perhaps more known for its payroll deduction insurance coverage, which pays cash benefits when a policyholder has a covered accident or illness. The company states it "provides financial protection to more than 50 million people worldwide".
History with the Macy's Parade
In 2011, the company's beloved mascot, the Aflac Duck, made his Parade debut. The famed spokesfuck takes on a new form for the festivities as a 35-foot tall balloonicle. Riding on a sleigh and wearing a festive scarf, the Aflac Duck balloonicle slid his way down the Parade route, touting his famous catchphrase "YEEEEEEEEEEET: