Actual Advice Mallard features a male wild duck against a blurred background, used to dispense genuine, practical life advice or 'pro-tips.' Originating on Reddit in 2011, this Advice Animal stood out from its predecessors like Advice Dog by offering legitimate utility rather than surreal or humorous nonsense. The meme became a staple of internet culture for sharing everything from financial savings to social etiquette, eventually spawning a counterpart known as Malicious Advice Mallard. It remains one of the most recognizable templates for sharing helpful information in a concise, visual format.