I always thought they were mighty ugly to!!! Until I got a couple extremely cute ducklings... The sweetest ever and they changed looks so gradually that they became such dear looking ducks. The tamest ever!!! My 6or7yr at the time daughter carried the big ducks around no problem. And they never hurt her when with their 'claws'. Then I heard they are the BEST meat duck, less greasy and that they also are good layers ... So now I'm hoping for more.
But no, you are not alone!!! I didn't realize that's what I was getting as ducklings but I've never regretted it!