While stories may vary, the essence of the “Duck, Duck, Jeep” or “ducking” phenomenon goes a little like this…
Back in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Jeep owner named Allison had an unpleasant encounter with another patron at a gas station while traveling across the country to visit family in Canada. To cool down after the interaction, Allison planned a stop at a friend’s place. As a thank you to her friend, she bought a bag of rubber duckies, intending to hide them around his home as a joke. However, before she could do that, she noticed another Jeep parked in the lot. On a whim, she took out one duck and placed it on the stranger’s Jeep with a simple note saying, “Nice Jeep.”
This random act of kindness was meant to provide a small pick-me-up for the Jeep owner. After the recipient shared a post about it on social media, the trend quickly gained traction, becoming an underground movement aimed at spreading smiles to all involved.
For those who know me, I’ve driven Jeep Wranglers for the past decade+. You may have seen me driving through the neighborhood visiting friends, or meeting with Sellers or Buyers. My twin daughters, Shannon and Kelly, and I have participated in “ducking” for years, and still do so to this day.
For those donating to my upcoming food drive to benefit the STMA Food Pantry, I’ll be leaving a token “thank you” gift by your door. I appreciate your willingness to join me in supporting the needs of the community we love.
