DRIVERS across the country are only just realizing that Jeeps feature hidden "animals," thanks to a 20-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jackie Foster (@jackiefoster40) was quick to share the tip with viewers on TikTok after discovering a spider located by his gas pump.
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"My little sister told me that she thought Jeeps had hidden animals on them but it was more of an idea than a fact," Foster told BoredPanda in a recent interview, after sharing a video of him showing off the find.
He continued: "So, we didn’t think much of it. A few days later, I looked around my car to see if I found any of those hidden images but still couldn’t find a thing.
"Well, some time went by and one day I was at the gas station pumping gas and that’s when I was freaked out by what I thought was a spider coming at me.
"Then I realized that it was my hidden Easter egg."
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When one of his TikTok followers commented, "It’s midnight and I’m about to get out of my pajamas to go look around my Jeep. Thanks Tiktok."
Another wrote: "It’s midnight and I’m about to get out of my pajamas to go look around my Jeep. Thanks Tiktok."
"It’s midnight and I’m about to get out of my pajamas to go look around my Jeep. Thanks Tiktok," a third responded.
According to JEDCo, a company that sells various products appealing to Jeep lovers and offers advice on their blog for anyone confused as to what exactly a car Easter egg is.
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JedCo explains: "Since the late 1990s, every Jeep comes with a fun design flourish hidden somewhere on the vehicle.
"These little visual gifts are known as 'Easter eggs,' a reference to their sometimes elusive location and the fact that they are small treats intended to pay homage to Jeep's illustrious history.
"Though a bit more enigmatic, these hidden objects, animals, and logos are nearly as recognizable amongst owners as the Jeep logo itself."
Meanwhile, as to why these Easter eggs or so popular, JedCo says: "There's something thrilling about glancing down at your gear shift to see a topographical map or glancing out of your rear windshield to see Bigfoot climbing over the plastic molding.
"That element of whimsy and surprise is irresistible, making finding one of these popular Jeep Easter eggs a noteworthy occasion."
Meanwhile, the first Keep Easter egg was seen in 1997 on a Wrangler, featuring the Jeep's well-known grille printed on the Jeep's cowl.
JedCo adds: "Today, Jeep officials and design teams have kept up with the game, finding new and creative ways to delight owners with surprising visual treats hidden on each vehicle.
"You can now find Jeep Easter eggs inside the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and Jeep Renegade.
"With a steady stream of contemporary designs, some of which are exclusive to a particular model, Jeep loyalists can enjoy the thrill of discovery every time they purchase a new SUV."
Most Jeeps that have recently been manufactured have these hidden artsy factors in the Jeep Renegade, Wrangler, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Compass, and Gladiator.
As for how to easily find these hidden gems, JedCo recommends: "You might need to search your entire vehicle to uncover your own.
"Take a good look at your steering wheel, taillights, and even underneath your floor mats."
As for which Jeeps have hidden animals, the Compass has a gecko on the molding of the windshield and a Loch Ness Monster on the window.
Additionally, the Jeep Renegade has a spider under the gas cap and the Cherokee may either have a T-Rex or a Bigfoot in the windows.
Basically, if you're trying to become an auto Easter egg expert, you need to know where to look.
For example, Tesla has developed a reputation for creating vehicles full of Easter eggs.
And certain Tesla Easter eggs like the manufacturer’s light show are relatively easy to access.
Tesla’s light show debuted within the Model X but now exists across the manufacturer’s entire inventory.
Drivers can activate Tesla’s light show by going to their vehicle’s infotainment screen, selecting the Toybox menu option, choosing Lightshow, then pressing Start the Show, Kelley Blue Book reports.
And for anyone with a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a vintage Jeep Willys logo can be found on the vehicle's headlights.
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The Willys Jeep made its debut in 1941 as a U.S. Army World War II vehicle.
Other popular Jeep Easter eggs could be flip flips on the cowl of Keep Gladiators, a topographical map of Moab, Utah, redline splatter, the Loch Ness Monster, a T-rex, and a lizard.
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