You know what the “Ride the Ducks!” tour is, right? It’s that ugly neon-colored boat on wheels crammed full of drunk tourists and their neglected children. The one that haunts Independence Hall and the surrounding area. The one where everyone gets this irritating plastic quacker and uses it like it’s their last day on earth.

It’s something I always figured was an annoying but inevitable part of the city’s landscape, like our excess of LOVE statues or our affinity for gun violence. But Walt Sherman thinks differently. He thinks he can bring real change. That’s why he’s made this video:

Apparently Sherman’s been at it for over three years. He started a blog in November and then I guess caught the attention of some Drexel students, who filmed that video. It’s pretty amazing. Now he’s getting coverage in Geekadelphia, Philadelphia Will Do, and probably in some legitimate sources that I don’t read.

Sherman’s nothing if not batshit crazy passionate, but the guy’s got a good cause. Wanna join the resistance? Sign the petition here, and download your own propaganda here.

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