My shade in the bedroom I shared with my sister had a purple hippo on it. So, we saw him every night when the shades were drawn. My sister wanted to be a hippo when she grew up! Fortunately, she thought through her career choice, and is now happily enjoying a career in the public library system. It would have made holiday gatherings at my house very difficult, otherwise.

So, I choose a hippo. But, I love them both!