“Don't sleep on this bird tonight. Ruru Chick is here to take flight. It's about that time I gift you a clue while playing with feathers is what I always dreamt I'd do. But sometimes dreams are not meant to be. And it seemed the world had bigger plans for me. Before I cracked my industry's egg, my life was a tough grind. But I've since soared high and left the struggle behind. This owl's parliament gave my career a boost. But when the pandemic struck, it sent my flying back to roost. It's been a tough few years navigating uncertain skies. But my new task is set and I'm honed in on the prize.”
“While most birds are afraid of felines, you won't find me running.”
3
“I grew up in Te Ika-a-Māui surrounded by thick native bush and gorgeous flowing waters. I was a shy wee chick and it took me a while to come out of my shell. But when I found the arts, my feathers flourished. I was ready to spread my wings and take on the world! Being nocturnal, the night is when I've often done my best work. But I'm not shy to show my big bright eyes in the daylight either. It's led me to glide high, with some huge beasts in the woods I fly! Like dinosaurs and wolverines.”
6
“More pork anyone? Not for me, I'm a Ruru Chick! Back in the day, I was the life of the party. And my presence put a smile on the dial of other baby birds. There are many faces in my cap. And I fly in the light and the shade. But I've also been known to walk the lands in bare feet. While I may be a rare breed, I'm not the only in my circle with a beak. Music flies within my family. And some of my flock have engineered their own success. If I'm dragged into deep waters tonight, don't throw me a lifeline - I've got this.”
“While Harry never interested me, his professor certainly captured the heart of this owl.”
7
“I come from a magical land where rivers run free and bulls graze nearby. While my claws are firmly gripped on the world of entertainment, I first took flight in the dairy industry. I'm known for always swooping in on time. I wouldn't dare be a minute late. And while I may look like a young chick, this ruru is in love. Awww. It takes two to tango and our moves keep the people wanting more.”
8
“Although my kind love the dark, I found my place under the bright lights when I was a young chick. I know lots of birds on high branches and some are very small. I've even got the big bird herself, in my DM's. While I do like the keep to myself, I also like to keep up with the big wide world every day of the week. And I love making my distinct sound and hearing the forest speak back to me. This isn't my first flight in the music scene and this time, I'm ready to take home the top prize.”
Two Truths and One Lie
Answer
I have featured on radio and television.
✅
I have children
❌
I have worked overseas
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Clue Answers
"Playing with feathers is what I always dreamt I'd do" - Laura Daniel wanted to be a hairdresser
"Dinosaurs and wolverines" - She has interviewed Jeff Goldblum and Hugh Jackman
"I'll once again perform amongst the night's stars" - She featured on Dancing With The Stars
"I first took flight in the dairy industry" - Her big break was writing ads for a yoghurt company
"I'm not the only in my circle with a beak" - She starred in Funny Girls with Jackie van Beek
Final Guesses[]
Week
Sharyn’s Guess
Anika’s Guess
James’ Guess
King’s Guess
8
Kimberley Crossman
Bo Ronga
Laura Daniel
Trivia[]
Ruru Chick sang a Frank Sinatra song in the same episode Two-Scoop Ice Cream did.
The song “Stupid Love” was Miss Teddy’s theme song.
The judges guessed Laura Daniel to be the Pavlova and Medusa in the previous season.
Both Ruru Chick and Thingamajig placed fifth and sang “Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves.