I typically don’t like prequels or backstories, that is unless they somehow move the plot along. And do they ever move the plot along? I think of the TV show “Lost” when sometimes an entire episode was dedicated to someone’s life before the plane crash. Just freaking show me how they get off the island so I can move on with my life!!!!!! Sorry, I’m getting irritated again. But now a story comes along and I think, “This. This is a backstory I can appreciate.” It’s from Liberty Mutual’s likable emu named LiMu Emu. Take a look…
Geez, Frank. Stop being such a realist! Frank tried standing in the way of LiMu Emu’s dreams… which became reality in 5 years. Wait… so he spent half of his life trying to make it in the biz? According to a quick Google search, emus live around 5 to 10 years in the wild, longer in captivity. Gosh, Hollywood is tough! I think it’s funny that Frank immediately recognized him even though I’m guessing emus basically all look the same. How did Frank know it was the same flightless bird? Must’ve been the aviators.
But is there something sinister about this story, information we don’t know about? Perhaps there will be another episode of LiMu Emu’s life before finding Doug. This commercial reveals he came from Emu Roost Ranch.
Is this ranch a safe haven for emus or is it more like a farm where emus are raised for consumption? I know, it’s dark… and I don’t mean dark meat! But it could shed more light on the reason for LiMu Emu leaving when he did. Perhaps it wasn’t about chasing a dream, it was more about leaving a nightmare. Getting out before it was too late. Was Frank a pessimist about Emu chasing his dream… or just hungry?
-Out of the Wilderness
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