If you’re a Jeep enthusiast, you might have heard about the intriguing world of hidden surprises on these rugged vehicles. From Jeep’s hidden animals to mysterious symbols, it’s like a scavenger hunt on four wheels! In this post, we’ll take a closer look at these Jeep easter eggs and how they add a touch of excitement to your off-road adventures.
Jeep is associated with off-roading, adventures, and otherwise freeing rides, so you’d expect the car to be an adventure, too. Whether it’s a cleverly placed lizard, spider, or even a yeti, Jeep designers have tucked away these delightful surprises for you to find. While you wouldn’t pay extra for these, they sure add a lot of character to the car, and the adventurous feeling gets you even before riding out on the road.
So, buckle up and get ready to explore the world of easter eggs on Jeeps! Whether you’re a seasoned Jeep owner or just curious about Easter Eggs in real life, this post will guide you through the excitement of uncovering these well-crafted secrets, plus where to look for them!
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Jackie Foster shared a video where he showed the Easter egg hidden on his Jeep
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A lot of people became aware of this awesome little secret when 20-year-old student Jackie Foster shared his own Jeep Easter egg spider in his TikTok video. Jackie’s video went viral, and people are now sharing their own Easter eggs by uploading videos with the sounds from his original TikTok post.
“My little sister told me that she thought Jeeps had hidden animals on them but it was more of an idea than a fact. 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,” Jackie told Bored Panda. Scroll down for the rest of our interview with him.
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What is the Jeep Easter Egg?
Hidden animals on Jeeps are tiny, excellent details that make your Jeep stand out from any other car. These Easter Eggs make owning a Jeep feel like a fun adventure (just like the ones you go on in your car), and they’re a unique way Jeep owners connect through shared discoveries. So, watch for these hidden gems next time you see a Jeep!
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Jackie told us that he downloaded TikTok around the end of last year and posted a bunch of videos, but none of them ever became too popular. "Since quarantine started, I’ve been trying to come up with ideas for different TikTok videos that I knew people would like. I thought people would like the Easter Eggs on the Jeep because I knew that I was not the only person that had a Jeep, but I am also not the only person that didn’t know about the Easter Eggs. So yes, I thought people would like it but, no, I would’ve never thought it would blow up the way it did."
According to Jackie, since his video went viral, he's had family and friends reach out to him and tell him they've watched it. "I’ve even had people that I haven’t talked to in years message me and say, 'My friend showed me your TikTok and I was like I went to high school with him!' It’s just so crazy because you don’t realize how many people are actually seeing the video until you have people contacting you about it!" he said.
Jackie revealed a bit more about himself to Bored Panda: "I am 20 years old and I live in Cincinnati, Ohio. I come from a very large family with 6 sisters and 4 brothers. Some things that I have always loved to do is run, travel, learn about different cultures, and meet other people. Most recently, I have become more involved in social media, networking, and I hope to become more involved in it in the near future."
People then started sharing their own Jeep Easter eggs
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Which Jeep Models Have Easter Eggs?
The Jeep tradition of adding these fun details to their cars has been around for a while. Every model has at least five Easter Eggs, so finding them all might take a bit. It doesn't matter if your Jeep is older or just out of the showroom; you’re guaranteed to find these unique little details on the car.
Unsure where to look for Jeep’s Easter eggs? While there’s no guarantee you’ll find one, here are common spots to check for Jeep’s hidden symbols before your next trip.
- T-Rex fossil on floor mats
- Seven-slot grille design in headlights
- Morse code on driver’s dead pedal: “Sand, Snow, Rivers, Rocks”
- The “X” design on the Renegade roof panel and rear lights
- Vintage Jeep Willy on the rear window or wheel stamp
- Jeep logo under mesh fabric on seat covers
- Sasquatch on back windshield plastic
- Gecko under windshield wipers
- The grille icon on the rearview mirror or speakers
- Orange paintball splotch on RPM redline of Jeep Renegade
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Of course, there are plenty of car enthusiasts out there who were aware of these quirky Jeep designs, but we’re glad that more people are finding out about this fun bit of auto-lore.
Joel Feder explains in a piece on Motor Authority when Jeep started putting various awesome Easter eggs into their car designs. The person behind the first hidden secrets is Michael Santoro who worked on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ.
He had a limited budget of 150 million dollars to redesign the new Jeep and according to him, back in the ‘90s that sort of budget was “like coffee money.” So he wanted to make something iconic and leave his mark with the limited funds that he had.
“Jeep owns that seven grille bar theme. And if you look at the cowl of the Wrangler, I repeated that pattern in the cowl to let air into the interior of the car,” Santoro said. This clever design was the very first Jeep Easter egg and others, including the animal and symbol imprints, have popped up ever since!
This is what people had to say about the hidden secrets in Jeeps. Some of them took the opportunity to make jokes
