Ducknana Fever: The Quacky Yard Ornament Taking B.C. by Storm

As I strolled through the streets of Victoria, I couldn’t help but notice a peculiar trend: lawns adorned with a peculiar fruit-fowl hybrid, aptly named the Ducknana. This bizarre yet charming ornament has taken the city by storm, leaving many to wonder: what’s behind the quack?

A Ducknana proudly displayed in a Victoria yard

The Ducknana, ranging in size from 20 centimeters to a metre tall, has become a coveted item among locals. Luke Martin, a Victoria resident, snagged one of the last remaining Ducknanas from the Tillicum London Drugs as a surprise for his wife, Montana. “I sent the post to my wife because I thought it was pretty funny, and her response was, ‘I want one,’” Martin said. “We just moved into this property. Owning a home in Victoria is a big milestone… and we’re looking to jazz up the place. A Ducknana is just the perfect thing to add to your yard.”

A happy couple with their new Ducknana

The one-metre tall lawn ornament was on sale for 60 per cent off when Martin made the purchase. “At that price, I couldn’t afford not to get it,” he said. “$80 is a dinner out, or it’s a Ducknana that sits in your yard for the next 20 years. It’s a family member now.”

A Ducknana proudly displayed in a Victoria yard

The Yates Street London Drugs has sold almost its entire Ducknana stock and said it would be getting another shipment this week. In an email, London Drugs described itself as a “destination for eclectic and unique items” and said the Ducknana is part of its private label brand.

Manny Mandrusiak, a Victoria-based digital marketing specialist, attributes the Ducknana’s popularity to its absurdity and humour. “Every day we’re faced with a ton of negativity,” he said. “If you can look at something that makes you laugh for a few minutes and takes all that away, that’s something that becomes a trend and becomes popular.”

A Ducknana enthusiast proudly displaying their collection

The Ducknana phenomenon has sparked a sense of community among Victoria residents, with many taking to social media to share their own Ducknana experiences. As I delved deeper into the world of Ducknanas, I discovered that U.S. artist Dominique Lewis was inspired to create acrylic Ducknana earrings after seeing a picture of it in a Facebook group for “weird and wonderful” secondhand finds.

Ducknana earrings created by Dominique Lewis

As I concluded my exploration of the Ducknana craze, I couldn’t help but wonder: what’s next for this quirky ornament? Will it become a staple of Victoria’s lawn decor, or will it fade into obscurity? One thing’s for sure – the Ducknana has brought a smile to the faces of many, and that’s something to quack about.