In an age where social media trends change faster than you can say “tweet”, one particular meme has taken the internet by storm: a GIF of a cartoon duck, casually smoking a joint and chuckling to itself. This unlikely image has quickly become a favorite among Twitter users, symbolizing a shared sentiment of indifference or agreement with a hint of humor.
The Emergence of the Duck Meme
Over the past two days, Twitter users have found a common language in the form of a simple, yet expressive cartoon duck. With half-lidded eyes and a joint in its wing, this laid-back character embodies a universal sentiment that resonates with many, often used to punctuate statements with an unspoken “exactly” or “isn’t that true”.
As one user wrote, “is your entire timeline a duck smoking a blunt or do you have normal mutuals.”
The Origin of the Duck Meme
According to Know Your Meme, the source of our beloved duck is a sticker pack designed for WhatsApp by GIF artist LIVTORRESEC. The original image of the joint-smoking duck bore the text “HAHA CLASSIC”. Although it was reposted onto Twitter in 2023, it only gained traction in the past couple of days.
The Duck Meme in Popular Culture
The duck meme has been adopted by users as a way to add a humorous twist to popular song lyrics or movie lines. For instance, one user captioned the duck GIF with lyrics from Phoebe Bridgers’ 2017 hit “Motion Sickness”:
“I hate you for what you did and I miss you like a little kid.”
Another user added a touch of irony to a line from Zedd’s 2012 track “Clarity”:
“If our love’s insanity, why are you my clarity.”
Fans of The Hunger Games also joined in, creatively incorporating the meme into quotes from the series.
The Duck Meme’s Popularity
The popularity of the duck meme has grown so much that users are exploring the original GIF sticker pack and sharing the duck in various other activities. Whether it’s sweeping or giving a thumbs-up, the duck continues to charm its audience.
The Duck Meme and Other Popular Memes
The smoking duck has also been likened to another favorite among Twitter users – the ‘blunts and exposing the government girl’ meme. Some creative users have even combined the two, further fueling the meme’s popularity.
One user posted a side-by-side GIF of the two captioned, “they’re smoking the idgaf blunt”.
The Duck Meme’s Future
While the duck meme currently reigns supreme, the nature of the internet is such that it’s only a matter of time before a new meme takes over. Until then, enjoy the chuckles and head shakes of our joint-smoking cartoon duck.
