Your Jeep Got “Ducked” But What Does It Mean
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So, we have owned Jeeps for years. My husband first got a bright red beautiful Jeep Wrangler when our son was in high school. After a couple of years, it was time for our son to start driving. And,he had his eye on the Jeep. So, we passed it down to him. Unfortunately, he totaled it in an unavoidable accident about a year later. So, when the time came for a new vehicle of course he wanted another Jeep. At the time, I had never heard anyone say their Jeep got “ducked.”
Well, just the other day he was home for a visit. And, I noticed a blue rubber duck on the dash of his Jeep Wrangler. He tells me he got “ducked.” And, it’s been a thing for years. Also, he says the pretty college girls who live next to him at the beach own Jeeps and get lots of ducks. But, what does it mean?
Apparently, according to Motor Trend Magazine it’s a trend that began with one person. Allison Parliament of Ontario gets credit for starting “duck duck Jeep.” She says it was just a random act of kindness or a simple greeting to other Jeep owners. It’s a way to let someone know you think they have a cool Jeep or to bring a smile. And, it turns out it doesn’t matter what kind of Jeep you “duck.”
So, are there rules when it comes to “ducking” someone’s Jeep? You can read the full article if you need a “ducking” education. However, it’s pretty easy. Allison points out most “duckers” try to place the duck where someone will find it easily and quickly. Good spots include side mirrors, door handles and bumpers. And, some people even bling out the ducks or write messages on them.
Summing up, take it as a compliment or sign of Jeep brotherhood/sisterhood when you get “ducked.” And, dare I say it might even be a way to flirt with that guy or gal you noticed? So, all you “Jeeple” be on the lookout because you just might get “ducked!”
North Carolina City No. 1 On Best Cities To Drive In List
A major North Carolina city has topped a list of the best cities to drive in. Yes, somehow that is true. And as a former resident of that city and frequent visitor, I have questions. But it’s not just that. Two other North Carolina cities also made the top 10 of this list. Apparently, we have it better than we all think! Though as many people as I see running red lights on a daily basis in Charlotte I’d have to challenge that.
Here in North Carolina, like most American, we rely heavily on cars are our main form of transportation. In fact, 87% of Americans’ daily trips are in their own personal vehicles. That’s a lot of time in the car and probably a lot of time in traffic. Drivers annually spend an average of 15 days on the road. That’s a staggering fact. But back to this study/ranking. It was conducted by our friends at WalletHub. To determine the best places to drive WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 30 key indicators of driver-friendliness. The data set ranges from average gas prices to annual hours in traffic congestion per auto commuter to auto-repair shops per capita.
Keep reading to see the top 10 including the three North Carolina cities ranked the best to drive in. You can also see where the rest of the NC cities ranked. View the full study and methodology here.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.