Culture curiosity: New guy owns a Gladiator edition.

[patthefool]

Alternate title: "Why is everyone suddenly waiving at me?"

So, I'm not a stranger to people getting my attention randomly on the road. I had a couple of black tie-down strap loops hanging out from my hood on my old Sentra, for hauling my kayak on the roof. People would constantly try to tell me about it. And I'd have a "yeah yeah, it's supposed to be there! thanks though!" conversation real quick before the light turns green.

My first day driving down the road in the Jeep, I noticed random people waiving at me :D I then noticed, that these waves were coming from other Jeeps. And thus my first piece of Jeep culture was discovered. As someone who struggles to create and maintain social connections, it felt really great to have such a welcome as this.

This also got me curious about other culture things I'm not aware of. Anyone have any input for someone who's excessively ignorant on jeep owner culture? (I do know and am aware of the ducks. The dealer gave me my 'first' one.)

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[Lunentucker]

Why I wave
The ducks - meh.

 

[Hootbro]

Welcome!

You may be asking yourself........................

 

[patthefool]

Welcome!

You may be asking yourself........................

As long as the punch is only spiked with ethanol based additives and I don't have to sign over my empire of dirt, I'm all in!

 

[Riding with Gladys]

Generally a good group of folks. Often like to be helpful in any situation and tend to be overprepared for any possible scenario, carry way more tools then they actually need and always have plenty of duct tape and WD 40.

 

[Janster]

Sooo You're the one who didn't wave back!!???????
Sooo frustrating!!

Just kidding! Welcome to the community! Find yourself a local Jeep club or local Facebook group and you'll get to meet local enthusiasts!

Oh, and if you find a rubber duck on your JT..... that's a JEEP THING.

 

[Walldo]

Welcome!

You may be asking yourself........................

Yes, Yes you did....

 

[Blade1668]

As long as the punch is only spiked with ethanol based additives and I don't have to sign over my empire of dirt, I'm all in!

Swish the cool-aid around your mouth to test it before swallowing. Definitely avoid the grape flav-aid brand if in remote location with someone who thinks that they are GOD.

 

[patthefool]

Sooo You're the one who didn't wave back!!???????
Sooo frustrating!!

I mean... If you're the type to get frustrated over unrequited greetings from randos, then by all means you do you....

I'll try to be better next time

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But in all seriousness, will definitely have to find a local club. Uwharrie is easily a day trip away, or a weekend camping trip without taking PTO. Gotta get that badge of honor somehow

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