They seem to be everywhere these days, preening on all kinds of Jeeps — Wrangler, CJ, Willys, Gladiator, or even Compass and Grand Cherokee. Little rubber ducks of all colors and sizes.
Often, they appear on a side step or fender. Sometimes on bumpers, rear tire carriers, mirrors or simply even the vehicle’s hood. From there, they are usually transported for display on the vehicle’s dashboard when recipients wish to show off their new acquisition.
And while most are acceptant of these small toys, there are some out there whose reaction these days can run anywhere from annoyance to outrage — a bit ironic since the whole thing started a few years ago because one person wanted to soar above anger and unpleasantness.