My co-workers are asking "what are them ducks for in jeeps"

[Teqsand]

Tell them to buy a jeep and find out....

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[Deleted member 58561]

I bought my first Jeep in June. I always like to know what I am saying or what I am doing like "SNAFU" is a vulgar (not that I mind) expression from WWII while "balls to the wall" or "cold enough to freeze the balls of a brass monkey" have nothing to do with testicles. Knowing Jeeps have the wave and the ducks, I read into why while passing the few months before I made my purchase:

- the Wave is from WWII. Usually low ranked soldiers were driving higher ranked people in what became known as a Jeep. The were supposed to salute but, getting shot at all day with no sleep, it became the two finger wave in lieu of a salute. I now do The Wave.

- the ducks came from someone in Canada who out a duck on someone’s car (I think during COVID) and it made the person‘s day so they put it on social media and it went viral. A gesture of kindness like a "hello". Maybe it makes me an ass but I don’t do the ducks.

Of course, I got both of those explanations off a Google search so they may be BS or not-quite-accurate explanations. If someone has a tighter story, please correct mine.

Interesting. I have been driving Jeeps since before Googling something was a thing and I recall learning about the wave by the guy who sold me my first Jeep. He said I may notice folks waving at me in the Jeep, something that happens because we are the few nut jobs who would daily drive something with almost no creature comforts, no safety features, loud as heck on the freeway, and terrible gas mileage. I’ve been waving ever since.

This new Gladiator I have is a Cadillac compared to the 84 CJ7 Renegade I had years ago. Never should have sold that thing… Took me a while to find a barebones Gladiator without any of the fancy features but I finally found one and I love it.

 

[Shift Happens]

I bought my first Jeep in June. I always like to know what I am saying or what I am doing like "SNAFU" is a vulgar (not that I mind) expression from WWII while "balls to the wall" or "cold enough to freeze the balls of a brass monkey" have nothing to do with testicles. Knowing Jeeps have the wave and the ducks, I read into why while passing the few months before I made my purchase:

- the Wave is from WWII. Usually low ranked soldiers were driving higher ranked people in what became known as a Jeep. The were supposed to salute but, getting shot at all day with no sleep, it became the two finger wave in lieu of a salute. I now do The Wave.

- the ducks came from someone in Canada who out a duck on someone’s car (I think during COVID) and it made the person‘s day so they put it on social media and it went viral. A gesture of kindness like a "hello". Maybe it makes me an ass but I don’t do the ducks.

Of course, I got both of those explanations off a Google search so they may be BS or not-quite-accurate explanations. If someone has a tighter story, please correct mine.

Ducking: pretty much on the money

" It is after a stupid altercation with a stranger in Ontario (Canada) that Allison’s Parliament, Canadian but with an American license plate, that everything started. This person, traumatized by the health situation, violently invited her to return to her country even though she was already there! Shocked by this attitude, she wanted to find a way to ease tensions and spread joy. It was on July 8, 2020 that she decided to start putting rubber ducks on Jeeps for the first time! Thus, the DuckDuckJeep phenomenon was born. The first ducked Jeepers reacted very quickly in a very positive way and as we already know, the Jeep Family is not at its trial run, after the Jeep Waves and Easter Eggs, it is now also with rubber ducks that the Jeepers are even more united and demonstrate their already legendary solidarity! Since then, tens of thousands of ducks have already been dropped off to spread smiles and it’s only getting worse as new Jeepers are getting hooked every day while some have already become addicted! Welcome to the new Jeep drug! Join the DuckDuckJeepers family now and DUCK ON! "

My wife likes doing it. She's seen how happy it makes some kids (and adults)and loves to see the smile on their faces. She's always super nervous about it though because she knows there are some jerks out there who for some reason would berate her for trying to make someone's day a little better. I wouldn't stand for someone talking to her like that and I'm not in fighting shape anymore so she doesn't want me to get my ass kicked lol. I understand if you aren't into it, just don't piss in someone else's cereal who's trying to be nice.

 

[Alan SOBX]

Ducking: pretty much on the money

" It is after a stupid altercation with a stranger in Ontario (Canada) that Allison’s Parliament, Canadian but with an American license plate, that everything started. This person, traumatized by the health situation, violently invited her to return to her country even though she was already there! Shocked by this attitude, she wanted to find a way to ease tensions and spread joy. It was on July 8, 2020 that she decided to start putting rubber ducks on Jeeps for the first time! Thus, the DuckDuckJeep phenomenon was born. The first ducked Jeepers reacted very quickly in a very positive way and as we already know, the Jeep Family is not at its trial run, after the Jeep Waves and Easter Eggs, it is now also with rubber ducks that the Jeepers are even more united and demonstrate their already legendary solidarity! Since then, tens of thousands of ducks have already been dropped off to spread smiles and it’s only getting worse as new Jeepers are getting hooked every day while some have already become addicted! Welcome to the new Jeep drug! Join the DuckDuckJeepers family now and DUCK ON! "

My wife likes doing it. She's seen how happy it makes some kids (and adults)and loves to see the smile on their faces. She's always super nervous about it though because she knows there are some jerks out there who for some reason would berate her for trying to make someone's day a little better. I wouldn't stand for someone talking to her like that and I'm not in fighting shape anymore so she doesn't want me to get my ass kicked lol. I understand if you aren't into it, just don't piss in someone else's cereal who's trying to be nice.

I have never been ducked and, while I don’t care to have them on my dashboard, I would never be an ass about it. Life is way too short to make a big deal out of nothing. My future daughter-in-law gave me a duck for Father’s Day. She said she knew it wasn’t me. I thanked her, put it in my windshield until after the visit was over, and it now lives in my glove compartment. It was better than the proverbial tie that I wouldn’t wear.

 

[Wolf Island Diver]

It’s a social experiment and basically we can now classify people by what duck category they fall into.

1. People who buy ducks, display ducks and give away ducks
2. People who vaguely knew about ducks or googled it after receiving a duck, said okay whatever, threw it on their dashboard and went on with life. Sometimes these people become number ones out of boredom, having children or just wanting to participate in something silly.
3. People who don’t care about receiving or giving ducks. These people are said to “not give a duck.”
4. People who say “they don’t care about ducks” but clearly care enough about ducks to take the time to tell people they don’t care about ducks whenever they get the chance.
5. Those who have no idea that there’s a Jeep/duck thing. We call them normal people.
6. People who are angered by receipt of a duck. These people have issues to work out, maybe need a hug or just more ducks.
7. People who don’t live in the most prosperous country on earth where people can afford to buy rubber ducks to give to people and would be happy to have a real duck just to eat.
8. The truly deranged who buy 3d printed duck landing pads for their Jeep. Avoid these nutters at all costs. Although there’s a small chance these people aren’t insane and have just turned their life into a piece of kaufmanesque performance art to entertain themselves. It’s hard to tell. https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-admin-warning-no-politics.23705/post-1186399
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

[Deleted member 58561]

Ducking: pretty much on the money

" It is after a stupid altercation with a stranger in Ontario (Canada) that Allison’s Parliament, Canadian but with an American license plate, that everything started. This person, traumatized by the health situation, violently invited her to return to her country even though she was already there! Shocked by this attitude, she wanted to find a way to ease tensions and spread joy. It was on July 8, 2020 that she decided to start putting rubber ducks on Jeeps for the first time! Thus, the DuckDuckJeep phenomenon was born. The first ducked Jeepers reacted very quickly in a very positive way and as we already know, the Jeep Family is not at its trial run, after the Jeep Waves and Easter Eggs, it is now also with rubber ducks that the Jeepers are even more united and demonstrate their already legendary solidarity! Since then, tens of thousands of ducks have already been dropped off to spread smiles and it’s only getting worse as new Jeepers are getting hooked every day while some have already become addicted! Welcome to the new Jeep drug! Join the DuckDuckJeepers family now and DUCK ON! "

My wife likes doing it. She's seen how happy it makes some kids (and adults)and loves to see the smile on their faces. She's always super nervous about it though because she knows there are some jerks out there who for some reason would berate her for trying to make someone's day a little better. I wouldn't stand for someone talking to her like that and I'm not in fighting shape anymore so she doesn't want me to get my ass kicked lol. I understand if you aren't into it, just don't piss in someone else's cereal who's trying to be nice.

I’m about as salty as they come, but I have to say, even though I’m a grumpy SOB, it gave me a dumb little smile to see. So, I’m not gonna partake, but still, not gonna garble at someone either.

 

[Rusty PW]

It’s a social experiment and basically we can now classify people by what duck category they fall into.

1. People who buy ducks, display ducks and give away ducks
2. People who vaguely knew about ducks or googled it after receiving a duck, said okay whatever, threw it on their dashboard and went on with life. Sometimes these people become number ones out of boredom, having children or just wanting to participate in something silly.
3. People who don’t care about receiving or giving ducks. These people are said to “not give a duck.”
4. People who say “they don’t care about ducks” but clearly care enough about ducks to take the time to tell people they don’t care about ducks whenever they get the chance.
5. Those who have no idea that there’s a Jeep/duck thing. We call them normal people.
6. People who are angered by receipt of a duck. These people have issues to work out, maybe need a hug or just more ducks.
7. People who don’t live in the most prosperous country on earth where people can afford to buy rubber ducks to give to people and would be happy to have a real duck just to eat.
8. The truly deranged who buy 3d printed duck landing pads for their Jeep. Avoid these nutters at all costs. Although there’s a small chance these people aren’t insane and have just turned their life into a piece of kaufmanesque performance art to entertain themselves. It’s hard to tell. https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-admin-warning-no-politics.23705/post-1186399

I ran into a #6 not long ago. The SOB threaten to shoot me for putting a duck on his JT. Said he was going to get his gun. I told him that I would drop him where he stood because I had my hand on mine already when he threaten me.

 

[TigerInFL]

just tell them that it's an easy way to spot other swingers.

 

[Blade1668]

I've seen it both ways and honestly stock jeeps look pretty good compared to what some people do to their jeeps.

One odd thing though that happened just the other day was an older, early 2000's work truck was behind me. Iam thinking an f150 but couldn't be sure and he a row of ducks on his dash that I could clearly see in my rear view mirror.

The whole thing is weird to me and Iam surprised Harley guys aren't doing too by now.

Oh that would be f###ing funny the Outlaws or Hell's Angel's with a bunch of rubber ducks on their motorcycles.

Years before the "ducking of jeeps" started there is a Hotel in WS. the staff would "give out a" small rubber duck, frog, chicken or rabbit to the guest that stayed there. I think that possibly started it, they have rooms booked out a few years ahead of the festival there each year. I wouldn't be surprised if that was where whoever started the ducking of jeeps got it from.

just tell them that it's an easy way to spot other swingers.

Oh crap I thought that was having flamingos in the yard.
Oh, BTW if I'm traveling with my Scamp T.T. I don't put really anything up outside it... there is to many "codes" that are out there in R.V. community.
FYI: if anyone's significant other keeps a different color light bulb in cabinet or puts a mop out on front porch when you leave... you might have a problem.

 

[Great Offender]

Got my first duck in the bar parking lot during happy hour last night. I've only had the JT for about a month and I work from home so it spends most of its time in my driveway. I'll keep my first and probably just pass on the rest. And regardless of the feelings of this tradition(?) it did make me smile so mission accomplished!

 

[Buggzilla]

I'm not really into the duck thing, but I'll play devil's advocate for a moment. My wife and I both got new Jeeps last year (me: JTRD, her 2Dr Wrangler Sport). At first, she was just kinda "meh" about the whole Jeep experience, but slowly began to really like the vehicle. One day, when she still had dealer plates on her Jeep, she came out of a store and found a duck on car. She's never been a car enthusiast before, and while she didn't come right out and say it, this was something that kind pushed her over the threshold from just a "car owner" to a proud "Jeep driver." Prior to this, she eschewed the Jeep wave to other drivers. Following this, she happily gives the wave. In fact, she now *sees* Jeeps on the road as much as I do, and often warns me when I'm driving, "hey, look a Wrangler. Give 'em the wave!" I.e., for newbie Jeep drivers, the duck thing matters.

 

[JsnJcksn]

Tell its part of the Jeep cult indoctrination

Reference is lost on a generation.

 

[whiteglad]

I have been driving a Jeep (JKU or JT) since 2015 and have never been ducked.

 

[cranbiz]

I have been driving a Jeep (JKU or JT) since 2015 and have never been ducked.

You need to get to the mall more often. ?

 

[kubankevin]

Just tell them that it’s a form of encrypted communication for where we strike next depending on the colors.

I’m okay with the ducking in it’s legit form. Buy a few ducks and give them to a nice Wrangler or JT. To me it’s a way of leaving a voicemail wave.

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