AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The Actual Advice Mallard meme features a photo of a male mallard duck set against a green and brown background typical of a duck's natural habitat. Each image macro includes helpful tips or life hacks, delivered as advice captions surrounding the duck.

OriginWho did it first?

The Actual Advice Mallard meme was born when a Reddit user by the alias Releasethedreadknot introduced the first image on the r/AdviceAnimals subreddit on June 19th, 2011. This initial post utilized a photo of a mallard, sourced from the Associated Press, and included a practical tip as its caption. Despite its humble beginnings with minimal engagement, this meme has grown to be a popular format for sharing actionable advice on various topics.^[1]

Origin: 2011