The Exciting Game With One Rule

That’s close enough to say “yes” to.

And would the perversion be that we are not to speak ill of said object?

Damn, you’re good! That’s so warm it’s sizzling!

Is the single tangible object a person?

No.

So, no bad-rappin’ ducks?

Correct. But not the right critter.

Otters suck.

You can’t trust a cat.

Both true statements, but still not the critter in question.

Squirrells are just too damn squirrelly.

Elephants don’t know how to dance.

While interesting, if not amusing, to Zoology buffs, these animals are not the ones to consider.

Dogs don’t give a damn about higher education.
Birds are inclined to gossip.
And don’t start me on fish.

None of these are the one you’re looking for, But pretending you had asked one of those “20 Questions” styled “narrow the universe down a lot” queries, I will confirm the animal in question is a quadruped.

Well, if the 20 Questions approach helps . . .

Is the animal bigger than a loaf of bread?

Yes. Quite so.

Is the creature feline?

No.

Rhinocerii are imposserii.

Giraffes have a myopic view of modern existentialism.