Possible Clues:

• Ted, who takes the plunge, got distracted
• Changed the course of
• Bird perching on boy was amusing
• Amused by how it was deflected
• Distracted, entertained
• Sent traffic in alternative direction
• Ted, the one who takes the plunge, was put off this way
• Made to change direction
• Entertained underwater explorer, male
• Change course and entertained