I feel better knowing they weren't ripped off.



I finally checked to see if Aardman Animation (who produced the Wallace & Gromit animated shorts) created the Serta sheep, or if Serta just knocked off Shaun the Sheep from W&G's "A Close Shave." I'm happy to report the Serta Sheep are by Aardman Animation.



Serta promotes sheepless nights





Bizarre casting calls.



While looking around for the above information, I found this casting call notice.

(My favorite part -- "The Serta Sheep is not able to hold babies or to talk.")



BAAH-DY GUARD SPOKESMODEL or SERTA SHEEP COSTUME CHARACTER



Seeking 1 Serta Sheep character and Bodyguard to represent Serta Mattresses. [...] Don't worry, you won't be on all fours. This is a standing costume, but you WILL be dressed as a sheep, with a large sheep's costume head over your own.



"The Baah-dy Guard" Spokesmodel:

Must have height in proportion to weight, must have toned physique and attractive look, good speaking voice and ability to appropriately improvise. Create a fun and exciting time for the people at the event. Must be enthusiastic, center of attention type person. Escort Serta Sheep to and from breaks and ensure he/she is safe. Use Fun Facts to gain attention and promote product awareness. Take as many pictures as possible. Stay with the character at all times. Answer questions for the character since the sheep cannot talk. Role requires HIGH ENERGY and very outgoing, customer service oriented personality. CANNOT BE SHY!!



"Serta Sheep" Character Responsibilities :

Performance is important. The more interactive the better. Keep the consumers happy. The Serta Sheep is not able to hold babies or to talk. Keep moving, dancing, and play with everyone. Interact with the people as they walk by. Encourage interaction and fun. Motion them to have their picture taken with you. Stay with the Bodyguard at all times Role requires HIGH ENERGY, must be able to 'work the costume.'



I am now completely addicted to reading these casting call notices. My question is -- how desperate would you have to be to audition for THIS?:



Resort ad shown of a tropical setting, on a beach next to the resort in background, needs any ordinary woman shown with a male we have, as she is in a mini-string thong, laying on top of him. Pay is 385.00 for day. Your appearing very into this thin, Italian male with mik jagger looks as he is late 30's. If your into wearing the smallest string thing and very exposed, submit your photo. Looking for gals other than models, nor any actresses please. Only ordinary gals brunettes or near darker, of any other field whom would enjoy showing figure in this ad campaign. No tans, needed as body make-up will be added. Hair, make-up and meals, provided. Starts in March of this year. Shooting in Los Angeles for the inserts, then location to the islands for! 4 days. Everything is provided. Your height is open, even very petite is fine. Bust line is smaller or less than average is good. If you have considered appearing in men's entertainment magazines, to show yourself then this is good for you. If not, don't submit. This ad will become a mural for city buildings, billboards and also magazines as its a summer ad for this year with changes per seasonal usage then after. Send your height/weight, and age. Plus, in text why you want to work in this ad. Selecting from best emails besides the photo. Seeking more than one, woman. Your weight is average. Not looking for anyone perfect or skinny/skinny. Must send a photo, to; displaymodels@excite.com attn-Dona. Send why you are sending in email. Must live in Los Angeles to apply.



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SPOKESMODEL or COSTUME CHARACTER for $$$

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