This is 100% taken from the OP’s post. Read the comments to see more people musing on it, and lamenting that NO ONE WAVES ANYMORE.  This is an addendum to my rant at JEEP corporate for missing out on one of the single greatest community oriented viral brand marketing campaigns in existence. They are wholly out to lunch. Why not a Memorial Day tie in for the damn Vets who drove around in these damn things.  Yeah… I actually get upset about how the most iconic American brand is being managed.  Seriously… what else do we have?  We’ve got Jeans, Cowboy Hats, Eagles which you can’t market but for beer….  Jeep is one of the greatest single brands that *SCREAMS* America…. but in the proud “support our troops” way, and not the ‘MERKA idiocy.

 

Anyhoo…. I am too busy as a hotel dude, but if Diamler-Chrysler wants to hire me as a consultant, you have my number. Well you don’t, but email me.


http://www.wranglerforum.com/f290/jeep-wave-originated-243190.html

Again.. this is full copy pasta. I love this guy’s post so much.

“Here is an interesting few takes on the Jeep wave.

New Jeep owners soon discover a tradition that has been around perhaps as long as Jeeps, the Jeep wave. Some may think its strange or even silly, but before you judge perhaps take a moment and consider this.

During WWII the Jeep was always on the move, often running back and forth from the front lines delivering vital supplies or urgent messages, or carry wounded soldiers, attempt rescues or bring reinforcements. Some say this is where the Jeep wave began as a way to know friend from foe or acknowledge an officer without a salute that might alert enemies of a high ranking official. Or perhaps it was just a simple gesture from soldier in one Jeep to another Jeep as they passed. A sign of camaraderie and respect between courageous souls in dark and dangerous times.

Others say the Jeep wave began after the war when the soldiers returned home. During the war the Jeep had earned a place in the hearts of many soldiers and as a result, many of those who made it home, wanted to own their own Jeep. Often the drivers of Jeeps passing on roadways would wave at each other, as they knew most likely each other had served. 

Finally some claim the wave began only when civilians started buying Jeeps and taking them off road. They shared fun and excitement of tackling seemingly impossible trails and obstacles in the nimble Jeep, naturally builds a kinship with other Jeepers. The wave acknowledges that shared understanding and appreciation of the Jeeps amazing capabilities and the enjoyment ownership can bring. So next time you see a Jeep, give a wave and if you don’t get one in return, don’t be offended. Just consider it a wave for the ‘One and Only Jeep’ and what it represents, our freedom and he brave souls who fought for it!

Being a Military Service Member myself, I think the wave started in WWII where many brave souls gave us our freedom we cherish to this day. For without what so many did for this country, we as fellow Jeepers would not be able to enjoy the freedoms of off road parks, trails, and just the simple freedom of driving down the road in the summer, top down and cruising. 

(O|||||O) <—–The original Jeep but I still love my YJ!”

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