Other Vexilloids from Trading Places 1983

 

The stain glass works image is from the classic Christmas-New Year's Holiday celebration film Trading Places 1983. Several coats of arms can be seen in the windows, including the arms for the UK, Longon, and what looks like Harvard. 

On the back of The Wall Street Journal an advertisement for the Apple II personal computer is visible on the back.  Who knew, this little computer company would grow and grow to become the great corporate oak of 2020.

Barely noticeable in the background is Christmas Holiday banner flying from a flag pole on a building.  It is red flag that is impossible to determine what is reads. 

The ancient question of hereditary vs environment.  Which factor plays a bigger role on shaping a man?  No doubt hereditary plays a critical role in shaping a women and providing her or him with a certain advantage over others.  Likewise for men who inherit 6ft genes, get romance handed to them on a golden platter.

Note the logo of Jamison scotch can be seen, which employs a coat of arms. 

 

 

 

Pennsylvania and City of Philadelphia Flag in Trading Places - 1983

 

During the Heritage Club humiliation scene the flags of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia appear in the background.  The best shot of the flags when the camera zooms on Clarence Beeks, the covert security expert. The flag of Philadelphia is on the left behind Beeks' right shoulder.  It has a light blue color and you can see the Goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia.  On the right side of the image, behind the left shoulder of Beeks is a dark blue flag with three sheaves of wheat.   A gold fringe and gold tassels are visible as well. 

 

From left to right is the US flag, Heritage Club flag, city of Philadelphia flag, and Pennsylvania state flag. 

The flag of Philadelphia is vertical tribar of sky blue, yellow, and sky blue.  In the middle yellow section is Philadelphia coat of arms.  The colors are based upon the flag of Sweden which planted the first permanent Old World colony in the Pennsylvania and Delaware.
 

African Pride Flag in Trading Places 1983

 

The Pan African Pride flag makes an appearance in the Trading Places 1983.  The colours also do a swell job of echoing the spirit of Christmas, since they include red and green. 

The Heritage Club Flag - Trading Places 1983

 

It is funny how Hollywood sometimes conforms itself to star, and in 1983 it made way for Eddie Murphy to shine in the film Trading Places.  In the background is the flag of the 'Heritage Club' of Philadelphia.  It is a horizontal tribar of green, yellow, and green. 

The fictional Heritage Club of Philadelphia has a flag flying from the side of the building.  This movie plays the rags to riches theme, but also riches to rags, and makes a statement on high society and the city poor. It is classic 1980s movie that pulls hard punches, and not afraid to show some the lewd humor of the time.

In reality this show is a complete fantasy, yet is grounding in reality.  It is an absurd plot, but the super rich are often an absurd bunch, who are willing to spend money in absurd ways. 

In this shot the Heritage Club flag is to the left of US flag. 

 

US Flag in Trading Places 1983

 

One of the best Christmas movies to come out of the 1980s is Trading Places 1983.  It is a comedy that throws Philly punches to the gut, in a time when art over ruled the modern day checklist of politically correct boxes that permeate modern movies as of 2020. It is vulgar, funny, and captures a certain Christmas magic in a bottle starring Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Lee Curtis in their prime.

The US flag appears several times in the movie.  During the meeting at the club where Louis Winthrop III is cast out from the elite circles of high society.  It also appears at the police station where we can see a balding Miss Piggy, Frank Oz, walking by a US flag and the bottom half of a US flag is visible behind a tree. 

 

In the opening montage the US flag can be seen hanging off a building in front of Philadelphia's City Hall.  However the marquee of the a low brow movie theater can be seen as well. 
 

 

 

Yukon Territory and Northwest Territory have their flags North Polarized for Christmas

 

Merry Christmas! It is that time to deck the flags with the Spirit of Christmas! In this case the fraternal flag pairs of Yukon North Polarized with the Northwest Territories flags.  The dog from the Grinch replaces the Huskie of Yukon, likewise the Holly replaces the 'provincial' flower of fireweed.  The flag of England has is made Christmas present with big blue bow.  The heraldic designs have been made into Christmas Trees.  

The Flag of the Northwest Territories is only slightly modified.  The fox is wearing a Santa Hat and the gold bars are changed into a multicolored rainbow of light bulbs. Finally, the blue river line has become the aurora borealis.  

Joyeux Noël! C'est le moment d'arborer les drapeaux avec l'Esprit de Noël ! Dans ce cas, les paires de drapeaux fraternels du Yukon Nord polarisé avec les drapeaux des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Le chien du Grinch remplace le Huskie du Yukon, de même que le Houx remplace la fleur « provinciale » de l'épilobe. Le drapeau de l'Angleterre est fait cadeau de Noël avec un grand arc bleu. Les motifs héraldiques ont été transformés en arbres de Noël.

Le drapeau des Territoires du Nord-Ouest n'est que légèrement modifié. Le renard porte un bonnet de Noel et les lingots d'or se transforment en un arc-en-ciel multicolore d'ampoules. Enfin, la ligne bleue de la rivière est devenue les aurores boréales.

 

Alberta Flag North Polarized for Christmas and the Winter Holiday!

 

Here we have the Alberta flag that has been North Polarized! Below it is with its 'Fraternal Flag Partner' which is Washington BC.  BC can mean by Canada, below Canada or beside Canada.  

Ici, nous avons le drapeau de l'Alberta qui a été polarisé au nord ! Ci-dessous, il y a son « partenaire de drapeau fraternel » qui est Washington BC. BC peut signifier par Canada, en dessous du Canada ou à côté du Canada.

US Flag in the SantaClaus, The Movie 1985

 

An extra large wholesome Santa movie from 1985, SantaClaus The Movie stars Dudley Moore as the original Elf Story.  Like Buddy the Elf, this Christmas movie captures the core feels of the 1980s, since it was released in 1985, far from the 1970s and 1990s.  

The US flag makes a cameo in several scenes.  When a greedy captain of the Toy Industry, pitches his idea for Christmas II for March 25th, a US flag can be seen in the background.  The US flag also appear in a larger form during a court case dealing with poor toy making policies of a Biz Toys. 

The US flag also appears as painted wood working over a portrait of George Washington.  

No expense was spared on this million dollar Christmas Play.  It has faded from memory somewhat, but it captures the feels of the 1980s.  It is fun reminder of classical Santa. 

Winter Holiday Christmas Inclusive Santa Hats

 

The color of a Santa Hat can convey your preference!  Red is for Christian, Green for Islam, Blue for Jewish, Orange for Sikh, Yellow for Buddhist, Black for Shaman, Brown for Hindu, White for the Hippie, Purple for Whatever, and Pink for the Atheist.  

Free City Flag from Free Guy 2019

 

The movie Free Guy 2021 is your modern Pinocchio story for the 21st century.  In this movie a computer program becomes self aware and touches on those tried and true tested themes of following ones dreams.  Like any good movie it recycles old themes and packages them into something new.  

In one sequence we are privileged to see the flag of Free City which has light purple field with the city seal in the center.  It has yellow ring that reads "The Municipality of Free City."  The seal design features the silhouette of the skyline with the Sun at the horizon in the background.

In one scene you can see the NPC come to life walk by store that is selling post card flags for the virtual city of Free City.  By coincidence there is an orange flag in the background behind Free Guy's right shoulder.

Texas-Nunavut Connection- Texas Looks a Bit Like Nunavut!

 

Or rather, it is Nunavut that looks a little bit like Texas!  You decide.  For the record, California is the linked like this to British Columbia, Idaho looks a bit like Yukon Territory, Minnesota looks like Manitoba, Wyoming looks a bit like Saskatchewan, and finally Nevada fills her up like Alberta. 

It's as if somebody smashed Texas with a hammer and it broke into 100 little pieces.  Or if you were to smoosh all the islands back, it'd be the spitting image of Texas.

Ou plutôt, c'est le Nunavut qui ressemble un peu au Texas! Tu décides. Pour la petite histoire, la Californie est ainsi liée à la Colombie-Britannique, l'Idaho ressemble un peu au Territoire du Yukon, le Minnesota ressemble au Manitoba, le Wyoming ressemble un peu à la Saskatchewan, et enfin le Nevada la comble comme l'Alberta.

C’est comme si quelqu’un avait brisé le Texas avec un marteau et qu’il s’était brisé en 100 petits morceaux.  Ou si vous deviez ramener toutes les îles, ce serait l’image crachant du Texas.

Vexillum Article: December 2021 by Maddish