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Jeep is one of those brands with a dedicated base of consumers who seem tethered to each other through a shared passion for Wranglers, Cherokees — and now Jeep ducks. The last item isn't a new car model, so what is it?
Over the past few years, this social-media-driven Jeep duck trend has unified Jeep owners while on road trips or just running errands around town, much like how cruise ducks bonded cruisers together with an inside secret.
Jeep ducks are not car gadgets that make driving safer, but interesting facts about the Jeep duck movement could make driving your Jeep even more fun than it already is. You may even make a few new friends along the way!
Why Do People Put Rubber Ducks on Jeeps?
At the heart of the Jeep duck's phenomenon is a desire to make people smile.
Jeep owners leave rubber duckies on other Jeeps to surprise the owner. It's an inside joke and a random act of kindness among fans of this beloved auto brand. It started after one Jeep owner felt unsafe and unwelcome. Jeep ducks are all about the opposite, making strangers and travelers feel like they are part of something bigger and kinder.
How Did Jeep Ducking Start?
The movement now known as Jeep Ducking began in 2020, during the early days of COVID-19, in Ontario, Canada. After an ugly spat in a gas station parking lot, a Jeep owner named Allison Parliament relied on a friend for a much-needed pit stop to calm down before continuing on the road.
To thank her friend, Parliament bought a bag of rubber duckies and hid them around his house as a joke before heading farther north into Canada to reach her family's home. Before scattering those ducks around an unsuspecting friend's home, however, Parliament put a single yellow duck on a stranger's Jeep in the store's parking lot, with a simple, sweet note saying, "nice Jeep."
The owner of that Jeep saw her, laughed, then suggested she post about it on social media. So she did. That was the birth of a movement with tens of thousands of fans on Facebook.
What Should You Do if You Find a Jeep Duck?
When you're surprised by a duck on your Jeep, take a picture and post it on your social media channels with the #duckduckjeep hashtag. That way, other members of the Jeep duck community can find it, like it and comment on your gift. Then put that duck on your dashboard as a badge of honor and keep on waving to other Jeep owners you pass on the road.
You may choose to keep the duck or pass it along to another Jeep driver.
What Are the Rules for Jeep Ducking?
The only real rule of Jeep ducking is kindness. You can buy rubber duckies to keep in your Jeep, then randomly put them on other people's Jeeps as you see fit. You can also re-gift one left for you.
Most commonly, Jeep ducks are placed just outside the driver's side window, near the windshield wiper or in front of the inspection stickers, so the driver will easily see it. Maybe you'll leave a duck on a Wrangler because you like the color, or on a Grand Cherokee because it's the same model as yours.
The choice for placing ducks is all yours, although some people into Jeep ducking like to color coordinate the duck to the Jeep or use seasonal ducks to match an upcoming holiday.
Are Jeep Ducks Only for Wranglers?
It started out as a Wrangler thing, but Jeep ducking is no longer exclusive to that model. Today, Jeep ducks might be found on Cherokees, Liberties, Compasses and every other model bearing the Jeep logo.
Drivers of other car brands are co-opting the duck trend as they place them on vehicles all over the globe, too. We think any extra smiles are welcome, whether they come via a Jeep Cherokee or a Toyota Corolla. The latter consistently ranks as one of the best cars to buy.
Should You Leave a Note When Jeep Ducking?
If you want to, absolutely. That first Jeep duck Parliament left for an unsuspecting car owner had a tiny note, and it quickly became one of the uplifting stories of neighbors connecting during COVID. But you don't need to affix any message while Jeep ducking.
If you do decide to write something, you could briefly describe Jeep ducking to share this new tradition and grow the community. Or you can complement the person's Jeep or their funny bumper stickers, make a Jeep- or duck-related pun, or simply leave a note of positivity along with the #duckduckjeep hashtag.
What Kinds of Rubber Ducks Can You Use?
Traditional two-inch rubber ducks for bathtub playtime are the preferred choice of Jeep owners. You can opt for classic yellow, get silly with a glittery duck, or leave ducks dressed as pirates, princesses, pets and superheroes — whichever duck quacks to you!
The Jeep company itself got in on the act recently at the North American International Auto Show. The company's 8,000-pound, six-story-tall yellow duck was a big hit in Detroit!
Over the past few years, this social-media-driven Jeep duck trend has unified Jeep owners while on road trips or just running errands around town, much like how cruise ducks bonded cruisers together with an inside secret.
Jeep ducks are not car gadgets that make driving safer, but interesting facts about the Jeep duck movement could make driving your Jeep even more fun than it already is. You may even make a few new friends along the way!
Why Do People Put Rubber Ducks on Jeeps?
At the heart of the Jeep duck's phenomenon is a desire to make people smile.
Jeep owners leave rubber duckies on other Jeeps to surprise the owner. It's an inside joke and a random act of kindness among fans of this beloved auto brand. It started after one Jeep owner felt unsafe and unwelcome. Jeep ducks are all about the opposite, making strangers and travelers feel like they are part of something bigger and kinder.
How Did Jeep Ducking Start?
The movement now known as Jeep Ducking began in 2020, during the early days of COVID-19, in Ontario, Canada. After an ugly spat in a gas station parking lot, a Jeep owner named Allison Parliament relied on a friend for a much-needed pit stop to calm down before continuing on the road.
To thank her friend, Parliament bought a bag of rubber duckies and hid them around his house as a joke before heading farther north into Canada to reach her family's home. Before scattering those ducks around an unsuspecting friend's home, however, Parliament put a single yellow duck on a stranger's Jeep in the store's parking lot, with a simple, sweet note saying, "nice Jeep."
The owner of that Jeep saw her, laughed, then suggested she post about it on social media. So she did. That was the birth of a movement with tens of thousands of fans on Facebook.
What Should You Do if You Find a Jeep Duck?
When you're surprised by a duck on your Jeep, take a picture and post it on your social media channels with the #duckduckjeep hashtag. That way, other members of the Jeep duck community can find it, like it and comment on your gift. Then put that duck on your dashboard as a badge of honor and keep on waving to other Jeep owners you pass on the road.
You may choose to keep the duck or pass it along to another Jeep driver.
What Are the Rules for Jeep Ducking?
The only real rule of Jeep ducking is kindness. You can buy rubber duckies to keep in your Jeep, then randomly put them on other people's Jeeps as you see fit. You can also re-gift one left for you.
Most commonly, Jeep ducks are placed just outside the driver's side window, near the windshield wiper or in front of the inspection stickers, so the driver will easily see it. Maybe you'll leave a duck on a Wrangler because you like the color, or on a Grand Cherokee because it's the same model as yours.
The choice for placing ducks is all yours, although some people into Jeep ducking like to color coordinate the duck to the Jeep or use seasonal ducks to match an upcoming holiday.
Are Jeep Ducks Only for Wranglers?
It started out as a Wrangler thing, but Jeep ducking is no longer exclusive to that model. Today, Jeep ducks might be found on Cherokees, Liberties, Compasses and every other model bearing the Jeep logo.
Drivers of other car brands are co-opting the duck trend as they place them on vehicles all over the globe, too. We think any extra smiles are welcome, whether they come via a Jeep Cherokee or a Toyota Corolla. The latter consistently ranks as one of the best cars to buy.
Should You Leave a Note When Jeep Ducking?
If you want to, absolutely. That first Jeep duck Parliament left for an unsuspecting car owner had a tiny note, and it quickly became one of the uplifting stories of neighbors connecting during COVID. But you don't need to affix any message while Jeep ducking.
If you do decide to write something, you could briefly describe Jeep ducking to share this new tradition and grow the community. Or you can complement the person's Jeep or their funny bumper stickers, make a Jeep- or duck-related pun, or simply leave a note of positivity along with the #duckduckjeep hashtag.
What Kinds of Rubber Ducks Can You Use?
Traditional two-inch rubber ducks for bathtub playtime are the preferred choice of Jeep owners. You can opt for classic yellow, get silly with a glittery duck, or leave ducks dressed as pirates, princesses, pets and superheroes — whichever duck quacks to you!
The Jeep company itself got in on the act recently at the North American International Auto Show. The company's 8,000-pound, six-story-tall yellow duck was a big hit in Detroit!
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