Jeep owners have a secret, and it’s been hiding in plain sight for decades. Since the 1990s, Jeep has tucked tiny designs into their vehicles. Small animals, random objects, little winks to anyone who looks close enough. It started with designer Michael Santoro in 1989, who slipped the first one into the Wrangler TJ. The tradition has quietly continued ever since, and now the internet has caught on.
A recent TikTok by user jackiefoster40 revealed a spider hiding near the fuel tank, and it looked real enough to cause a double take. Since then, owners have been on the hunt. People have found lizards, snakes, Bigfoot, and even flip-flops tucked into various nooks. If you want to know where to look, NowCar.com has a guide that maps out most of the hidden designs.
The best part is that it turns car ownership into a scavenger hunt. You buy a truck, and you get a little mystery with it. So if you own a Jeep, take a closer look next time you’re washing it. You might have a tiny critter staring back at you. Found one? We want to see it. Tell us what you discovered and where you found it.
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