Jump LinksWhat started as a simple act of kindness known as Jeep Ducking, has grown into one of the most wholesome movements in automotive culture. Since 2020, the trend of leaving rubber ducks on Jeeps has inspired similar traditions for other enthusiastic car communities who wanted their own version of the same positive spirit.Owners of late model Ford Broncos and Subaru’s, like the Subaru Forester, for example, are now spreading their own positivity and passion for their favorite vehicles. How did these two successful spin-offs begin, and what makes them unique? Learn how the Buck Buck Bronco and Moo Moo Subaru trends continue carrying forward the joyful community vibe that Jeep Ducking created.Always be respectful of other people's property and willingness to participate - or not to. Use your better judgment when deciding whether to place a mascot. When participating in this tradition, please do so respectfully. Place the mascot in a way that won't cause any damage. Jeeps And Rubber Ducks The Trendsetter: Jeep Ducking StellantisJeep ducking has been a trend since 2020, when Allison Parliament left a rubber duck on a stranger's Jeep with a kind note. This gesture of placing ducks on Jeeps quickly spread through social media, turning into a widespread tradition where Jeep owners "duck" other Jeeps as a friendly hello. However, it's not always as simple as putting ducks on Jeeps. There are some duck duck Jeep rules to follow. So, before any Jeep ducks are placed, it's perhaps a good idea to familiarize yourself with the full history and common Jeep ducking etiquette. Most importantly, always be mindful and respectful of other people's property, and their willingness to be a part of the rubber ducky Jeep fun.It's easy to think that Jeep owners have all the fun. The top is removable, and all the doors come off with relative ease. Driving a "naked" Wrangler is an iconic and liberating experience that many vehicles can't deliver. It's no surprise that other communities have been inspired to get in on some of that community and shared enthusiasm for their own vehicles. Broncos And Toy Horses The Buck Buck Bronco Trend Ford Launched in May 2021, by Melissa Shields Patterson, Buck Buck Bronco was directly inspired by the Jeep ducking trend. Not wanting to step on toes, Melissa reached out to the original creator of Jeep ducking, Allison Parliament, for permission to start something similar for the Ford Bronco. Melissa introduced small toy horses as the mascot for the Bronco community. Ford Bronco owners now leave horses on other Broncos with notes of encouraging positivity and mutual enthusiasm for the Bronco.The tradition follows the same format: spot another Bronco, leave a small toy horse with a friendly message, and spread good vibes. The Buck Buck Bronco trend has taken off, with thousands of Bronco owners participating across dedicated Facebook groups, and Ford Bronco Clubs."The whole idea of Bucking is to bring a little smile to other Bronco owners, and I see it happening every day."- Melissa Shields Patterson Subarus And Cows The Moo Moo Subaru Trend Subaru The Moo Moo Subaru trend started more recently. In 2023–2024, Subaru owner Staci Huckins decided that her Subaru community needed its own version of the Jeep ducking trend. She chose rubber cows as a mascot. The cow mascot was chosen as a playful nod to the "moo" sound and Subaru’s starry Pleiades logo that is sometimes associated with Taurus the bull. Because of this decision, owners now leave small toy cows on other Subarus from the sporty BRZ to the family-hauling Subaru Ascent.Like the Buck Buck Bronco trend, the Moo Moo Subaru trend was explicitly inspired by Jeep Ducking. It follows the same random act of kindness model and has quickly built a large, active community of its own."I'm happy to see it spread to other car groups!"- Allison Parliament, Duck Duck Jeep Movement
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