Jeep in Miami drives around with rubber duckies: Where does this trend come from?

In Miami, a Jeep drives around attracting attention with dozens of rubber duckies stuck to its body, following a trend that began in Canada.

This phenomenon, known as "Jeep Ducking", has gained popularity among Jeep vehicle owners and is already being seen in Miami, as shown in a video shared on the Instagram profile Only in Dade.

The history of this peculiar trend dates back to the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The protagonist is Allison Parliament, a 30-year-old woman from Clanton, Alabama who was attacked during a trip to Ontario by a citizen accusing her of spreading the virus, despite having a negative test.

Affected by this experience, she decided to undertake a friendly initiative. In gratitude to a friend who accompanied her in overcoming her fear, Allison bought a bag of rubber ducks with the intention of leaving them throughout the house with funny notes.

Upon seeing a Jeep Wrangler in the store parking lot, she placed one of the ducks on the door handle with a note that read: "Beautiful Jeep! Have a great day!" The vehicle owner, delighted by the gesture, suggested to Allison that she post a photo on social media using the hashtag #DuckDuckJeep.

The publication went viral, and "Jeep Ducking" has expanded beyond U.S. borders, becoming a common practice among owners of these vehicles in various countries.

There are no strict rules, any model of Jeep is valid, and all that is needed is a friendly gesture by placing a rubber duck. This act aims to make people smile and strengthen the "Jeeper" community.

Although some criticize the trend for considering it generates waste, or that it is kitsch, most people find this trend charming.

Social media is full of photos of Jeeps decorated with rubber ducks, becoming a symbol of kindness in difficult times.