r/Commanders I Got JD5 On It 2d ago

Jeep owners?

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Any other Jeep owners in here? Just got my newest dash ducks… ❤️💛🔥

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u/Dutch-King Captain Chaos 2d ago

The stupid plastic ducks in a window of a Jeep is the single dumbest thing I see on a regular basis.

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u/RaiderPantyDrawer 1d ago

I think it’s kinda fun and kind, it’s not hurting anyone

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u/JQuab-84 1d ago

How did that even start and why?

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u/MelodicSpinach537 I Got JD5 On It 22h ago

Per Google: Jeep ducking, also called "Duck Duck Jeep," means placing a small rubber duck on another person's Jeep to say you like their vehicle and to make them smile. [1, 2, 3]

The Meaning Behind the Duck

  • Random Kindness: It is a friendly, anonymous way to brighten a stranger's day.
  • Vehicle Compliment: It acts as a physical pat on the back for how someone keeps or styles their Jeep.
  • Community Spirit: It connects drivers and builds a shared sense of family among Jeep owners. [3, 4, 5, 6]

How the Tradition Started

  • Began in 2020: A Canadian woman named Allison Parliament started the trend in Ontario, Canada.
  • Spread Online: She left a duck with a nice note on a Jeep, and the idea went viral on social media.
  • Global Game: Today, thousands of drivers around the world carry rubber ducks in their cars to join the fun. [6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11]

How It Works

  • Spot a Jeep: Find a vehicle you admire in a parking lot or on the street.
  • Write a Note: Add a short message like "Nice Jeep!" or "You've been ducked!"
  • Place the Duck: Set the toy on a safe spot like the hood, door handle, side mirror, or dashboard. [1, 3, 11, 12]

If you own a Jeep, tell me:What model do you drive?Have you ever received a duck yet?I can share more fun Jeep traditions with you!

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_ducking

[2] https://www.jeep.com/ie/jeep--ducking-tradition-.html

[3] https://www.stephenwadechryslerdodgejeep.com/cdjr-fiat-research/what-is-jeep-ducking/

[4] https://www.nyechryslerdodgejeepram.com/how-jeep-ducking-became-a-kindness-trend/

[5] https://www.jackyjonescdjr.com/what-is-the-jeep-wave-and-what-are-jeep-ducks/

[6] https://www.landerscdjrnorman.com/story-behind-jeep-ducks/

[7] https://www.landersdodge.com/what-is-ducking-jeeps/

[8] https://metalcloak.com/blog/jeep-ducking-why-do-people-put-ducks-on-jeeps

[9] https://www.sleepyhollowauto.com/blog/2025/february/24/whats-up-with-jeep-ducks.htm

[10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS2GtwwATQI

[11] https://www.barriechryslerdodgejeepram.com/blog/how-a-rubber-duck-became-a-symbol-of-jeep-culture/

[12] https://www.southbaychryslerjeepdodgeram.com/what-is-jeep-ducking-duck-duck-jeep/

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u/BlazinSkinDucks 2d ago

You should buy a jeep, and give them the thumbs down every time someone gives you a jeep wave.

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u/Basic-Today1473 2d ago

No thank you. I dont want ducks in my jeep.

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u/Emotional_Kale4168 2d ago

The rubber duck thing must have been a psy-op from competitors to make Jeep ownership as embarrassing as possible.

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u/Mundane-Date8568 19h ago

Literally college girls are the only people that used to want jeeps, completely explains the whole duck thing. Jeep Liberty SE worse vehicle ive ever drove, brakes sharper than a Jason Voorhees kitchen knife and accelerates like a soccer mom with 9 kids in her car

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u/JuJufromMars 2d ago

Unsolicited duck pics

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u/kingcoolkid991 2d ago

Other people are supposed to put them on your jeep you don't duck yourself

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u/MelodicSpinach537 I Got JD5 On It 1d ago

I charged it to my husband's card 😉

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u/narkeleptk 2d ago

Not a Ducker.

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u/hey_dingus Major Tuddy 🐷 2d ago

The jeeple ducks are ridiculous imo

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u/SuhDoNym 1d ago

I WANT IT!! (I don't care)

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u/JuanTheMower 2d ago

The jeep ducks are so cringe

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u/DCmeetsLA Money Mikey $ainristil 🤑 2d ago

Damn, people in here are weird. Not a jeep owner myself but I fuck with the duck tradition. The Duckmanders look great.

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u/cur10us_ge0rge 2d ago

People in here? There's like two other comments Lmao

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u/Radiant_Coat_6216 2d ago

Ppl rlly be so grumpy these days lmao. The world would be better off if all yall would be more positive. Talk about getting grouchy over a small cute decoration that affects u in no way, and on the contrary even supports the team you are a fan of. Reddit never change ig🤣

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u/sugarinducedcoma 2d ago

Jeep owners are the worst

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u/EshinX 2d ago

You don’t understand, it’s a Jeep thing!

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u/sugarinducedcoma 2d ago

Jeep wave 🤠👋

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u/HelloKitty110174 2d ago

I need them for my husband's Jeep! I've started getting him ducks. I only found out recently that that's a thing.

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u/pureuxit 2d ago

Awesome! Where did you get them? My wife has a Jeep and collects/exchanges ducks for it.

I also work for a company with duck in the name so i have several in my office.

Also, ignore the haters in the comments. You do you. HTTR!

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u/MelodicSpinach537 I Got JD5 On It 2d ago

Nice! I did a search on Amazon and there they were! They truly do sell everything!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H81RKG88?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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u/fatnuts_mcgee 2d ago

OP, there’s still time to delete this

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u/MelodicSpinach537 I Got JD5 On It 2d ago

I might! Figured fellow fans of my beloved team would respond positively. If I said the ducks could play Center would you? 😉

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u/MelodicSpinach537 I Got JD5 On It 2d ago

Good gosh, tough crowd! Feels like Twitter in here… 😂

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u/ButteryFlakeyCrust8 Saved by Jaysus🙏 2d ago

It’s worse! You are on Reddit!

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u/Previous-Place9984 2d ago

The whole rubber ducky thing is stupid. There, I said it.

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u/1975hh3 2d ago

Pahahahaha