What is ‘Ducking’? Why Some Texas Drivers Could Be Affected

There is a new term motorists in Texas might need to familiarize themselves with. Maybe it's just me but we seem to get a "new term" almost every week. That is, in part, thanks to the ever-changing world that is reflected online and especially on social media sites.

It's not like we need another language in Texas, we already have enough great Texas words and phrases of our own. We've got "All hat and no cattle", "Fixin to", and "Sweatin' like a hooker in church". See Texans are really creative when it comes to words.

But words no matter where they come from can be entertaining and confusing, who knew we'd have national television broadcasts dedicating airtime to the current copyright battle over the use of the words "very demure"?

Most of us had never used that word until some TikTok influencer made it "cool". Now all of a sudden the entire motoring population wants to "hawk tuah" and swallow this new term with no mouthwash handy.

The term in question is called "Ducking". I am sure a lot of you are familiar with that word thanks to the autocorrect feature on your iPhone. But this "ducking" is very different than the "ducking" you may have been attempting to type on your phone.

This "ducking" seems to be targeted at one particular make of automobile on the American roadway today. I am sure if you drive a Jeep, you are familiar with "ducking". Yeah, it's a Jeep thing. And if you're not familiar with Jeep owners, they do a lot of their own thing.

And this "thing" called "ducking" has been sweeping its way across the nation and into Texas. To participate all you need is a Jeep and a bunch of rubber ducks. Basically, if you see a Jeep in a parking lot, you're supposed to leave a note and a rubber duck.

It's just one more way Jeep owners stay connected with Jeep owners. There is a specific loyalty that comes with owning a Jeep and the members of the "seven-slot society" seem to enjoy each other's company. The leaving of the notes and the ducks is one more way to share a little kindness and let a fellow Jeep owner know, "they are part of a bigger family".

There are rules to ducking, should you want to give it a try.

Be nice — the whole trend is meant as a friendly gesture to compliment another person’s vehicle and it’s meant to make them smile.

Leave a note — preferably with a cute little duck pun like “Jeep on ducking,” “Keep calm and duck on!” or “Duck yeah!” It’s also polite to include a compliment on the Jeep.

Place the duck where the other driver can see it — common places are the hood, side mirrors, or door handles.

This list of "rules" was published in a story on the Biloxi Sun Herald Newspaper site, you may read their article here.

It seems as if it's all in fun and that seems to be the sentiment of those who enjoy driving Jeeps. It takes a special breed and in this case, it takes a special breed and a few boxes of rubber ducks. Hey, if it makes someone smile, it's worth it.