The 'The Ducks at the Park are Free' meme originated from a viral satirical tweet that claimed the elite are hiding the fact that public ducks are unowned and can be taken home for free. This absurdist logic quickly evolved into a popular shitposting trope, often featuring photos of people actually holding ducks or edited images of hoarders with hundreds of waterfowl. It mocks the tone of internet conspiracy theorists by applying high-stakes 'truth-seeking' rhetoric to the ridiculous concept of stealing park animals. The meme is a staple of 'Sigma Male' or 'Life Hack' parody culture, where the protagonist shares forbidden knowledge that is technically illegal but presented as a revolutionary breakthrough.