Newcomer What’s this new trend of wearing rubber ducks on your head?

[Ron]

I've read that they are a big trend in Japan and Peru. They arrived in Argentina and started in Chinatown, but now they are spreading to other neighborhoods, cities, and provinces. 🦆

Los patitos, en la cabeza | De dónde viene la nueva moda que empezó a ser tendencia en algunos barrios porteños

Tienen un nombre específico: patitos kawaii. Están disponibles en plásticos o peluches y hasta se venden entre los puestos de revistas. Su origen incierto y el boom que causaron en Japón y Perú

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[amanda8]

They are a trend in many parts of the world and are supposedly believed to bring both good luck and joy. 🙂

 

[Melibaires]

This trend started in Asia. I've read that they are for good luck, joy, and hope.

Why People In Asia Are Suddenly Wearing A Duck On Their Head

Many people in Asia are suddenly wearing duck clips on their head, but what's the story behind the trend? Turns out there's more than one possible reason!

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[milo]

They're everywhere! It's incredible how popular they've become!

 

[Betsy Ross]

Hmmm. I haven't seen anyone with them but I haven't been to Chinatown in a while.

 

[Digital Nomad]

Hmmm. I haven't seen anyone with them but I haven't been to Chinatown in a while.

I thought this post was a joke! But then I saw this post on X where a politician was wearing one. Strange.

 

[Melibaires]

They are everywhere, even in Milei's act in Luna Park they were selling the duck with Milei's wig.😂

 

[Larry]

They are everywhere, even in Milei's act in Luna Park they were selling the duck with Milei's wig.😂

They look totally ridiculous and stupid. These silly fads. We are becoming a dumber society every day.

 

[Digital Nomad]

They look totally ridiculous and stupid. These silly fads. We are becoming a dumber society every day.

I agree with you @Larry. It seems like these days people just do things to try to get attention. Strange times we are living in.

 

[amanda8]

I think it's fun for children, but it's already becoming distorted because even a deputy went to the chamber of deputies like this...not very serious.