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We’ve all been there: Striding along a slippery Montreal street and hoping to make it to Point B intact only to come face to face with your own reflection — in one of the gigantic puddles of slush and water that have accumulated on nearly every street in the city.

With some time to kill as he waited for a friend, Montreal Gazette photographer Dario Ayala decided it would be funny to float yellow rubber ducks in the large puddles of slush that pool at intersections downtown.

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He could turn each pedestrian-infuriating puddle into a little oasis of fun for just $2.00 per puddle (plus tax). Why not?

It might be seen as a criticism of our city infrastructure. Or perhaps a commentary on our changing winter weather. Or maybe it was just a way to buy a few smiles with $6.90.

It resonated with Montrealers and #mtlduck was trending on Twitter Monday afternoon.

Tag your Instagram and Twitter photos with #mtlduck. We might as well have some fun with it while our feet dry!

See a complete gallery of submitted photos here.