I like Clay! I've seen him in a few dream towns and my friend's towns and I think he's pretty cute once you get used to him. The person who gave me Hamphrey said that she had Clay and liked him better than Hamphrey.
I'm not a big fan of the hamster, but I do like Clay and Flurry.
He's not my favourite lazy, but I think design wise, he's definitely interesting and unique.
Give Clay a chance! He looks dreadful, but he was one of my two favorites in my last town. He is so kind and never seems to get annoyed, even if you talk to him a lot or forget that he is coming over to visit. He is very forgiving and sweet.