It ain't about the puppet. It's about having the balls to show that you don't mind looking silly just to break the ice. And that's all it is - an icebreaker that doesn't require a godawful pickup line. Of course, if you don't understand the principle and use the book like a formula I can see how this can backfire and come across as more creepy than anything else.
When (if) the ice is broken then it's up to you to carry the show. And if you don't know how to carry a sincere or normal conversation with another person then all the novelty acts in the world won't carry you.
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