In a delightful twist of travel experiences, a man found himself on a short flight from Charlotte to Asheville sitting next to an unexpected companion: an emotional support duck. Thankfully, Greg Tanner took to Twitter to document this unique journey, giving us all the details. Unlucky for us, this adorable feathered friend is making our rowdy kids look downright troublesome.
According to reports, the little duck was impressively well-behaved. Its owner didn’t even need to offer any of those cringe-worthy preemptive-apology snack bags to the other passengers. Apparently, bringing farm animals on flights as emotional support is a real trend, which might just revolutionize travel with kids. Having a charming duck by my side would not only soothe my nerves, but it would also make my little ones seem like angels in comparison.
Greg’s tweets about his flight revealed that the duck, named Ducky McQuackerson (okay, I made that up, but it fits!), was a model passenger. Greg, who has a known affinity for animals (his profile picture features him with a llama), couldn’t have been more entertained.
Ducky belongs to Sarah Hill, who received him as an emotional support animal to help cope with anxiety stemming from a major accident in 2014. Her doctor noted that Ducky has been instrumental in keeping her calm and preventing panic attacks. After flying alongside him, Greg and the other passengers understood why.
Ducky spent the flight charming everyone, wiggling his little tail and peering out the window, seemingly fascinated by the fluffy clouds. I mean, seriously, this duck was living the high life! I have to admit, it’s somewhat infuriating that a bird can be better behaved on a plane than my six-year-old, who requires an entire arsenal of distractions just to stay put.
To top it off, Ducky was sporting a pair of stylish red shoes that would make my kid’s sneakers look utterly drab. Sigh Why can’t my little one take fashion cues from a duck?
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In summary, Greg’s entertaining live tweets about his flight with an emotional support duck not only captured the hearts of many but also showcased how sometimes, animals can offer the comfort we need during travel, often outshining our own little ones in the process.