Doll vocal in support
The amazing rescue has spawned another miracle -- featuring a talkative David Boon figurine.
Boon Doll explanation for non-aficionados
Amid widespread coverage of the dramatic bid to free the miners, people around Sydney claim the plastic doll has suddenly begun to talk.
The promotional toy -- in the image of cricket icon Boon -- was created to play recordings of the Tasmanian's voice when prompted in Channel 9's cricket commentary.
[Experienced Aust eds will note here two style mistakes in the reference to the Nine Network]
But with the season long over, discarded Boonie dolls have somehow cracked back into life.
The coincidence has prompted speculation in honour of events in Bonnie's home state.
*Alas [Sydney's] Daily Telegraph, Page 4, May 10, 2006*