Do ducks send subliminal messages?

[Stan H]

It's only a gift if someone wants it. If there's a Jeep nearby with a bunch of ducks stuck to the dash I'm happy to leave it there since that person wants to play the game. If not, it's getting yeeted into the nearest trashcan.

On Reddit a while ago someone was on bitching because they bought a bulk bag of ducks and were drive around leaving them on everything with a Jeep logo they could find. Apparently someone walked out to their vehicle while this person and their kid were still within sight, tossed the duck in the trash and drove off. Bulk Ducker was on Reddit whining about how people "are cruel and mean and awful in every way to throw away this litter that was left on their car and not proudly display it on the dash for the sake of the child they didn't know was there - and how dare they hurt the kid's feelings and make them cry by throwing away the duck."

Of course anyone saying "Hey, only play with people who want to play" got called "child-haters" and people who "hate fun" along with a dozen other things.

Really made me change my mind to enjoy absolutely fucking despise the whole ducking thing.

I hate the ducks too and they can hate me and call me anything they want but late for dinner !

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[Stan H]

Funny living in New Yawk, which is often rated the most inhospitable state in our Constitutional Republic, I've never had a bad ducking. Maybe because it IS that inhospitable? Walking to the gym on day I see a very nicely optioned JEEP, and reach into my gym bag for a DUCK, This is in the town always in the running for the most murders. As I walked up, I noticed a Woman sitting in the cab. She's wondering what I'm doing. I gave her the international signal for rolling down the window a little, she does, and I slip the DUCK through her partially opened window. Her whole countenance changed, I was one of her clan, I waved and began to walk away. She yelled "Wait, wait!" and clambered out her JEEP went in the back and gave me one of her stash of DUCKS. So far, only very pleased folks.

A bad Ducking ?? Is there such a thing as a Good Ducking. Ugh .

 

[Sweetums]

Sure there is - when someone has ducks on display and is indicating that they want to play. By all means leave ducks for those people, it makes both parties happy.

I'm not saying "ducks are bad" just "thanks, but no thanks" when it comes to my own participation.

 

[YGBSM]

We tried it between pilots passing each other... It didn't work.

 

[nas4a]

I'm convinced most people who have massive duck collections buy them themselves. I've had my truck for 3 years, and while I'm biased, it's a pretty solid looking rig with lots of uniqueness. I have yet to have a single duck put on it. I pass a few jeeps that are mostly stock around town that have a full row of ducks on the dash.

Now - I don't WANT a full row of ducks on the dash. I truthfully wouldn't display one in my truck even if I got one...but I don't get how a stock jeep has a whole row, and I've never gotten one.

Are ducks like magnets? If I put one lone duck on my dash is it like the upside down pineapple for swingers and they'll come running?

 

[YGBSM]

I'm convinced most people who have massive duck collections buy them themselves.

I wish I had a massive duck!

 

[Sweetums]

Most men do.

Don't worry about the typo, the "u" and the "i" key are right next to each other, we know what you mean.

 

[Afternoon Spray]

Jeep owners can generally be divided into two categories.

Category A: Those who bought a Jeep because they think Jeeps are cool, end of story. These easy going people see the ducks for what they are, a friendly gesture from someone else that says "hey man, I also think your car is cool." A harmless gesture meant to express a shared appreciation.

And then there is Category B: People who bought a Jeep because they think they themselves are cool, and the Jeep is just a comment on their undeserved over-inflated opinion of themselves. The kind of person that gives Jeeps a bad reputation amongst other car and off-road enthusiasts. These are the people who see the ducks and say to themselves "how dare someone think this puny duck applies to me, can't they tell how badass I am!?" Receiving a duck so easily sends them into a rage because their imaginary tough guy persona is thinner than an eggshell, so thin in fact that the weight of a small rubber duck is enough to shatter the illusion that they perceive themselves to be a badass. The mere idea that someone might put a duck on their jeep is enough for some of them to put decals on their cars decrying "no ducks here please I can't handle it."

And if you're curious which category you fall into, if reading this gave you any inkling of anger or annoyance you're probably category B and you could probably benefit from a bit of self reflection.

 

[imallcrawl]

Jeep owners can generally be divided into two categories.

Category A: Those who bought a Jeep because they think Jeeps are cool, end of story. These easy going people see the ducks for what they are, a friendly gesture from someone else that says "hey man, I also think your car is cool." A harmless gesture meant to express a shared appreciation.

And then there is Category B: People who bought a Jeep because they think they themselves are cool, and the Jeep is just a comment on their undeserved over-inflated opinion of themselves. The kind of person that gives Jeeps a bad reputation amongst other car and off-road enthusiasts. These are the people who see the ducks and say to themselves "how dare someone think this puny duck applies to me, can't they tell how badass I am!?" Receiving a duck so easily sends them into a rage because their imaginary tough guy persona is thinner than an eggshell, so thin in fact that the weight of a small rubber duck is enough to shatter the illusion that they perceive themselves to be a badass. The mere idea that someone might put a duck on their jeep is enough for some of them to put decals on their cars decrying "no ducks here please I can't handle it."

And if you're curious which category you fall into, if reading this gave you any inkling of anger or annoyance you're probably category B and you could probably benefit from a bit of self reflection.

I'm in Category C: Those who bought a Jeep because of their many years of loyalty and passion for the brand. Who appreciates all types of lifted vehicles and enjoys the off-road culture. Who doesn't mind the ducks for those who love the ducks, but wouldn't want one simply because they don't want one.

 

[Janster]

Funny living in New Yawk, which is often rated the most inhospitable state in our Constitutional Republic, I've never had a bad ducking. Maybe because it IS that inhospitable? Walking to the gym on day I see a very nicely optioned JEEP, and reach into my gym bag for a DUCK, This is in the town always in the running for the most murders. As I walked up, I noticed a Woman sitting in the cab. She's wondering what I'm doing. I gave her the international signal for rolling down the window a little, she does, and I slip the DUCK through her partially opened window. Her whole countenance changed, I was one of her clan, I waved and began to walk away. She yelled "Wait, wait!" and clambered out her JEEP went in the back and gave me one of her stash of DUCKS. So far, only very pleased folks.

I don’t live in a crime infested area….but…. If you’re a woman sitting in your car and a ‘strange person’ (especially a man) comes walking up to your door and wants you to roll down your window…. My reaction is to put my right hand near my hip and say a prayer.

That’s a nice story……. I’m sure its refreshing to find & experience pleasantries with folks in such a inhospitable areas.

 

[Janster]

I'm convinced most people who have massive duck collections buy them themselves. I've had my truck for 3 years, and while I'm biased, it's a pretty solid looking rig with lots of uniqueness. I have yet to have a single duck put on it. I pass a few jeeps that are mostly stock around town that have a full row of ducks on the dash.

Now - I don't WANT a full row of ducks on the dash. I truthfully wouldn't display one in my truck even if I got one...but I don't get how a stock jeep has a whole row, and I've never gotten one.

Are ducks like magnets? If I put one lone duck on my dash is it like the upside down pineapple for swingers and they'll come running?

If I had to guess….
If you go to any sort of Jeep show or Jeep event, you can collect all sorts of ducks.

I only have 3 ducks on my dash…and that’s my limit. They were given to me by close friends and family. I probably have about 15 ducks upstairs in my office. Only about 3 of them were given to me ‘in the wild’……(not from friends of family).
One of these days, I’ll just regift them. I’m always giving out ducks…… when I see jeeps (which isn’t that often).

 

[Texbaz]

I knew thier was Group C,

Many people buy the jeep product because it is one of few vehicles designed to be taken Off-Road, they use it for guiding, hunting, exploring, search and rescue, recovery etc.
Many in my circles couldn't believe I bought a jeep let alone a Gladiator.
My years left are not many, so I wanted to experience the Gladiator.
After about a week of driving around town I noticed people waving to me, im like what the heck, I don't know that person, but I wave back.
Come to find out from my daughter, its called the "Jeep wave"
So, when I drive if someone waves I wave back but I don't drive around waving at the other Jeeps. But I do admire many.

 

[Thunderspud]

Are ducks like magnets? If I put one lone duck on my dash is it like the upside down pineapple for swingers and they'll come running?

Off the subject, but speaking of swingers....... I recently switched license plates and decided on what the state of Tennessee calls "Crusade Against Darkness" plates. I got them for two purposes, one because I wanted nicer-looking plates visually, and secondly, because I figured I might as well support an organization that helps save eyesight for folks who can't necessarily afford to do so themselves.

Unbeknownst to me........these plates also apparently convey another meaning to select people around here. Of which I have now been approached and reminded of on multiple awkward occasions.

https://www.tn.gov/revenue/title-an...-organizations/crusade-against-darkness-.html

 

[Sweetums]

I'm in Category C: Those who bought a Jeep because of their many years of loyalty and passion for the brand. Who appreciates all types of lifted vehicles and enjoys the off-road culture. Who doesn't mind the ducks for those who love the ducks, but wouldn't want one simply because they don't want one.

D: People who bought it because it ticked all the boxes and was a fun vehicle to own - but aren't in it to be part of an in-crowd and masurbatorilly congratulate themselves on owning a vehicle every time another one is in a 5 mile radius.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Jeep owners can generally be divided into two categories.

Category A: Those who bought a Jeep because they think Jeeps are cool, end of story. These easy going people see the ducks for what they are, a friendly gesture from someone else that says "hey man, I also think your car is cool." A harmless gesture meant to express a shared appreciation.

And then there is Category B: People who bought a Jeep because they think they themselves are cool, and the Jeep is just a comment on their undeserved over-inflated opinion of themselves. The kind of person that gives Jeeps a bad reputation amongst other car and off-road enthusiasts. These are the people who see the ducks and say to themselves "how dare someone think this puny duck applies to me, can't they tell how badass I am!?" Receiving a duck so easily sends them into a rage because their imaginary tough guy persona is thinner than an eggshell, so thin in fact that the weight of a small rubber duck is enough to shatter the illusion that they perceive themselves to be a badass. The mere idea that someone might put a duck on their jeep is enough for some of them to put decals on their cars decrying "no ducks here please I can't handle it."

And if you're curious which category you fall into, if reading this gave you any inkling of anger or annoyance you're probably category B and you could probably benefit from a bit of self reflection.

People are so triggered over a little rubber duckie, like it challenges their manhood. Must be a riot at parties, likely get pissed if someone says the wrong word within earshot.

People take themselves too seriously and can't handle anything challenging their self-view - I mean, really? A small toy that's supposed to be nothing more than "I like your Jeep, have a great day" - triggered! Bang! Extreme anger, lashing out, calling people names on the internet, blasting anyone ducking "HOW DARE YOU GET CLOSE TO MY GLORIOUS RIDE WITH YOUR CRAP!"
Wow. A lot of pent-up anger - over a toy and people trying to spread some fun.
Helps me separate those in lists to eventually meet vs. others.
Then there's those who MUST in public declare their manhood/manliness, masculism by bragging about how they destroy the object of spreading some fun.
I'm too macho for you and to prove it I blow up your duck/feed it to the dogs and put a curse on you. HOW DARE YOU!
Are people really that challenged they must declare their macho by stating publicly how violent they get with a TOY? HAHAHAHAHA - wow!
Triggered!
I need to dig out past copies of psychology today and see what's said about such things -
Anyone triggered by a toy sure ain't my type - even worse when they must publicly declare their disdain, hatred and how violently they destroy a TOY or object of kindness or fun.

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