The Gadsden Flag is a popular flag of protest. In contrast to the red, white, and American blue or even the Confederate flag, it is a stark contrast with a yellow background and a snake. Here is a list of some pop-art mashups with the Gadsden Flag. It reminds me of the Chinese Emperor's flag but instead of a Dragon we have a snake. And in some mythologies snakes are often thought of as 'little' dragons.
From GI Joe
The Cobradsden Flag
From Q*Bert 1982
The Q*berdsden Flag
From the Never Ending Story 1983
The Orinsden Flag
From the Harry Potter Franchise
The Slytherinsden Flag
Another Coily Flag from Q*Bert
Don't Hop On Me Coilysden Flag
The Original Gadsden Flag
the modern version
A reboot of a contemporary version from 1776
The Hewson-Gadsden Flag
Original drawing and text by John Hewson probably made in 1776.
Bhutan Version of the Gadsden Flag
the Bhutansden Flag
The Chinese version of the Gadsden Flag
The Ghungxisden Flag
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
Harry Potter Gadsden Flag - House of Slytherin
House of Slytherin Gadsden Flag
The house of Slytherin is one of the four divisions at Hogwarts. Its emblem is a snake. Thus it makes a good fit for a Gadsden Hogwart's Flag.
This flag is based upon the Gadsden Rattle Snake flag but with arms of Slytherin and 'TREAD' is changed to 'CAST A SPELL.'
'When Harry meets American Patriotism'
The Modern Gadsden Flag
The house of Slytherin is one of the four divisions at Hogwarts. Its emblem is a snake. Thus it makes a good fit for a Gadsden Hogwart's Flag.
This flag is based upon the Gadsden Rattle Snake flag but with arms of Slytherin and 'TREAD' is changed to 'CAST A SPELL.'
'When Harry meets American Patriotism'
The Modern Gadsden Flag
Gadsden Flag, Rattle Snake Flag Cobra Commander Sytle from G.I. Joe
The Cobra Commander Rattle Snake Flag
Don't Tread On Me Flag - Cobra Style from GI Joe
Cobra Commander is the villain in the GI Joe cartoon/comic book universe. Its symbol was the head of cobra, about to strike, but only the head. In this case, a body has been added so it can pose as the Gadsden Flag.
Don't Tread On Me Flag - Cobra Style from GI Joe
Cobra Commander is the villain in the GI Joe cartoon/comic book universe. Its symbol was the head of cobra, about to strike, but only the head. In this case, a body has been added so it can pose as the Gadsden Flag.
The Gadsden Flag Q*Bert Style with Coily
The Gadsden Flag of 1776 by John Hewson
Modernized 2012 Version
The Rattlesnake Rebel flag of 1776 has become a popular icon. Here is an updated version based upon the work of John Hewson of Philadelphia. The drawing of the rattle snake is from his own had. Hewson also used a slightly different text by using 'upon' instead of 'on.' Finally the snake is facing right towards the upper fly instead - facing sinister it is would be.
Enlarged Original Print in 1776 Philadelphia
by John Hewson
This flag is an element in a larger picture from a personalized handkerchief printed circa 1776 at the request of Martha Washington when she had passed though Philadelphia.
The Rattlesnake Rebel flag of 1776 has become a popular icon. Here is an updated version based upon the work of John Hewson of Philadelphia. The drawing of the rattle snake is from his own had. Hewson also used a slightly different text by using 'upon' instead of 'on.' Finally the snake is facing right towards the upper fly instead - facing sinister it is would be.
Enlarged Original Print in 1776 Philadelphia
by John Hewson
This flag is an element in a larger picture from a personalized handkerchief printed circa 1776 at the request of Martha Washington when she had passed though Philadelphia.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - Jack of the Wonkatania
The Wonkatania with Jack
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 1971
The jack of the HMS Wonkatania is a blue swallowtail flag with a letter W. The letter W is white and in a matching font of the Willy Wonka chocolate factory corporation.
Wonka and guests arriving at the destination
The flag of the HMS Wonkatania does not flutter. It is made of a stiff material to appear as if it is blowing in the wind.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 1971
The jack of the HMS Wonkatania is a blue swallowtail flag with a letter W. The letter W is white and in a matching font of the Willy Wonka chocolate factory corporation.
Wonka and guests arriving at the destination
The flag of the HMS Wonkatania does not flutter. It is made of a stiff material to appear as if it is blowing in the wind.
Flags in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 1971
Notice German flag upon the entrance way
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is an epic movie about raising children the right way. It shows that children are often a reflection of their parents. Starring Gene Wilder it is a film for kids and adults. It entertains with a positive hopeful message. The original story originated from a WWII Ace Fighter Pilot, who also wrote James and the Giant Peach.
UK and US flag
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
The Chocolate Factory is located in the UK. Strange as it seems Willy Wonka and Charlie are Americans in England, likewise there are many British in America as well.
Mike Teavee from the USA
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
The big mouth know it all bully is played by Mike Teavee from the United States. He is spoiled rotten and is not afraid to push adults around. Mike picked up his pushy disrespectful unscrupulous, I know how to put you in a box attitude from his ninny whinny parents.
Violet from the USA
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
Violet is a negative stereotype American girl with a big ego Lucy-complex who does what she wants when she wants. She has no respect for authority. Her behaviors originate from her push over and slick and greedy parents who always let her have her way, and has little respect for others.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
Augustus is a German boy who is a glutton allowed to consume and get everything he wants. His parents allow or enable him that he harms his own body. Not really a bad kid, but he is a kid without limits.
US flag with Charlie
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
The hard luck case, unspoiled and gives respect to his elders. But Charlie, like all children is prone to make mistakes. However his heartfelt humble respect for honesty saves the day. He is the rare poor American kid living in England.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is an epic movie about raising children the right way. It shows that children are often a reflection of their parents. Starring Gene Wilder it is a film for kids and adults. It entertains with a positive hopeful message. The original story originated from a WWII Ace Fighter Pilot, who also wrote James and the Giant Peach.
UK and US flag
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
The Chocolate Factory is located in the UK. Strange as it seems Willy Wonka and Charlie are Americans in England, likewise there are many British in America as well.
Mike Teavee from the USA
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
The big mouth know it all bully is played by Mike Teavee from the United States. He is spoiled rotten and is not afraid to push adults around. Mike picked up his pushy disrespectful unscrupulous, I know how to put you in a box attitude from his ninny whinny parents.
Violet from the USA
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
Violet is a negative stereotype American girl with a big ego Lucy-complex who does what she wants when she wants. She has no respect for authority. Her behaviors originate from her push over and slick and greedy parents who always let her have her way, and has little respect for others.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
Augustus is a German boy who is a glutton allowed to consume and get everything he wants. His parents allow or enable him that he harms his own body. Not really a bad kid, but he is a kid without limits.
US flag with Charlie
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 1971
The hard luck case, unspoiled and gives respect to his elders. But Charlie, like all children is prone to make mistakes. However his heartfelt humble respect for honesty saves the day. He is the rare poor American kid living in England.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Alaska and Nevada - Fraternal Matching Flags
Flag of Alaska
The 'flag twin' of Alaska is Nevada. Their simple designs and rich blue backgrounds unite these bucolic semi-alien wonderlands of America. Both flags feature stars in their corners - Nevada with a single white star in the upper hoist while Alaska has a yellow star in the upper fly. Alaska has eight stars while Nevada only has one - echoing the motto of 'Out of One, Many.'
The corner stars of the these flags reflect that ever so enchanting notion of of 'Silver and Gold.' These two elements were epic in shaping the initial culture of both states with the Comstock Lode silver find in Virginia, City Nevada and Klondike Gold Rush with Alaska.
Both states are tied to the West Coast via the Pacific Watershed. Alaska and Nevada are heirs to big and wide open spaces, everyone knows that Alaska is the biggest state in the union but did you know that Nevada holds the title as the largest internal state? Alaska is the largest state with an international border, while Nevada is king of the states without an international border.
Flag of Nevada
Of cultural symmetry linking these expansive and quite dangerous environments are the Iditarod and Pony Express. Both were basically one time deals that have become epic footnotes in American History. The Iditarod was a one state show for Alaska and it eventually turned into a state holiday. However the tale of the Pony Express involved several states but arguably the most difficult part of the journey was though the lonely dry expanse in Nevada, ask any trucker who must drive though this state into or out of California, "Hey Trucker can you imagine crossing Nevada on horseback without ac or cold drinks in the middle of summer?"
Both states have their modern cities with creature comforts that supports modern cyber-civilization. There are hard working heaters in Alaska just as their are always on air conditioners in Nevada. But both states are home to grizzly gun men and strong bush women who know how kill, skin, and eat a moose or rabbit. Likewise both states have wild and virgin expanses that only trained nature lovers should venture into.
Technologically both states are power plants or virtual mitochondria for our communal American Dream. What I mean is, that the Hoover Dam and Alaskan Pipeline were amazing instruments of technology in their time, and quite frankly still are. Both of these man made or rather woman willed wonders are often featured in movies. However they are often overlooked by ordinary Americans who live far far away. Although these states don't get much to do attention during federal elections, due to the low electoral college vote, they are important understated power players.
Of geographical significance is both states sit in the cross hairs of Africa, Asia, and Europe. What does this mean? Well for Nevada a portion is parallel to Europe, while its southern regions are parallel to Africa. So depending on which part of Nevada you're in you can call it African or European like weather. As for being like Asia - Nevada is similar in stance to Afghanistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. Thus the wild grizzly gun men of Nevada would feel at home in these areas.
Now for Alaska it's obviously not at any latitude of Africa, but when you look at it's longitudinal coordinates it lines up with the Africa-Europe-Asia overlap with the Middle East. Juneau is like Moscow, that if you travel due north or south past the poles you will cross over Asia, Africa, and Europe. Note most of the United States is aligned with Asia when you travel due north or south past the poles. And geographically speaking the most western islands of Alaska are a part of the Asian Continent - but don't tell this to fundamentalist geographer.
So what does this mean? Interesting geography and an alignment of providence between these two states of similar flags, I suppose. Basically if you are praying to the Holy Land in Jerusalem or Mecca you can pray east or west if you are in Nevada, and north or south if you are in Alaska.
Thus people in Christochina, Alaska are over the pole due north or south of Israel, likewise in the town of Eagle, Alaska all mosques should face due north.Coincidentally both states have 'outlaw' reputations.
Gambling, concubine work, and smoking cannabis are ancient activities that are partially kosher or rather halal between these two states. Do it in the wrong place and the police will throw you in jail, but do it in the right place, right time, and right way and the police will protect you.
The 'flag twin' of Alaska is Nevada. Their simple designs and rich blue backgrounds unite these bucolic semi-alien wonderlands of America. Both flags feature stars in their corners - Nevada with a single white star in the upper hoist while Alaska has a yellow star in the upper fly. Alaska has eight stars while Nevada only has one - echoing the motto of 'Out of One, Many.'
The corner stars of the these flags reflect that ever so enchanting notion of of 'Silver and Gold.' These two elements were epic in shaping the initial culture of both states with the Comstock Lode silver find in Virginia, City Nevada and Klondike Gold Rush with Alaska.
Both states are tied to the West Coast via the Pacific Watershed. Alaska and Nevada are heirs to big and wide open spaces, everyone knows that Alaska is the biggest state in the union but did you know that Nevada holds the title as the largest internal state? Alaska is the largest state with an international border, while Nevada is king of the states without an international border.
Flag of Nevada
Of cultural symmetry linking these expansive and quite dangerous environments are the Iditarod and Pony Express. Both were basically one time deals that have become epic footnotes in American History. The Iditarod was a one state show for Alaska and it eventually turned into a state holiday. However the tale of the Pony Express involved several states but arguably the most difficult part of the journey was though the lonely dry expanse in Nevada, ask any trucker who must drive though this state into or out of California, "Hey Trucker can you imagine crossing Nevada on horseback without ac or cold drinks in the middle of summer?"
Both states have their modern cities with creature comforts that supports modern cyber-civilization. There are hard working heaters in Alaska just as their are always on air conditioners in Nevada. But both states are home to grizzly gun men and strong bush women who know how kill, skin, and eat a moose or rabbit. Likewise both states have wild and virgin expanses that only trained nature lovers should venture into.
Technologically both states are power plants or virtual mitochondria for our communal American Dream. What I mean is, that the Hoover Dam and Alaskan Pipeline were amazing instruments of technology in their time, and quite frankly still are. Both of these man made or rather woman willed wonders are often featured in movies. However they are often overlooked by ordinary Americans who live far far away. Although these states don't get much to do attention during federal elections, due to the low electoral college vote, they are important understated power players.
Of geographical significance is both states sit in the cross hairs of Africa, Asia, and Europe. What does this mean? Well for Nevada a portion is parallel to Europe, while its southern regions are parallel to Africa. So depending on which part of Nevada you're in you can call it African or European like weather. As for being like Asia - Nevada is similar in stance to Afghanistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. Thus the wild grizzly gun men of Nevada would feel at home in these areas.
Now for Alaska it's obviously not at any latitude of Africa, but when you look at it's longitudinal coordinates it lines up with the Africa-Europe-Asia overlap with the Middle East. Juneau is like Moscow, that if you travel due north or south past the poles you will cross over Asia, Africa, and Europe. Note most of the United States is aligned with Asia when you travel due north or south past the poles. And geographically speaking the most western islands of Alaska are a part of the Asian Continent - but don't tell this to fundamentalist geographer.
So what does this mean? Interesting geography and an alignment of providence between these two states of similar flags, I suppose. Basically if you are praying to the Holy Land in Jerusalem or Mecca you can pray east or west if you are in Nevada, and north or south if you are in Alaska.
Thus people in Christochina, Alaska are over the pole due north or south of Israel, likewise in the town of Eagle, Alaska all mosques should face due north.Coincidentally both states have 'outlaw' reputations.
Gambling, concubine work, and smoking cannabis are ancient activities that are partially kosher or rather halal between these two states. Do it in the wrong place and the police will throw you in jail, but do it in the right place, right time, and right way and the police will protect you.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Flags of Somewhere in Time - 1980
It was 100 years ago that Richard Collier was able to travel back to 1912 to find love. He used the power of his mind rather than relying on machines and gadgets. The first and perhaps the best time travel drama of the 20th century.
Somewhere in Time 1980
Richard Collier in front of the Grand Hotel
This was the plot to Somewhere in Time 1980 that starred Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.
Somewhere in Time was filmed on an island resort in the Great Lakes - Lake Superior to be exact. The power of this film made it a cult-classic, whereby fans hold conventions every autumn at the film's primary location.
In the pictures above you can see the US flag and a yellow flag of the Grand Hotel with its name written on it in red cursive.
Richard with antagonist - the Manger Mr. Robinson
Somewhere in Time 1980
The plot line of this movie was elegantly recycled in James Cameroon's 1997 version of the Titanic. Coincidentally both story lines take place 100 years ago in 1912. And both films were love stories.
It illustrates the timeless dimension of love whether it be a century or fifteen years ago - even now in 2012. Love is love as it will be in 2112.
Somewhere in Time 1980
Richard Collier in front of the Grand Hotel
This was the plot to Somewhere in Time 1980 that starred Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.
Somewhere in Time was filmed on an island resort in the Great Lakes - Lake Superior to be exact. The power of this film made it a cult-classic, whereby fans hold conventions every autumn at the film's primary location.
In the pictures above you can see the US flag and a yellow flag of the Grand Hotel with its name written on it in red cursive.
Richard with antagonist - the Manger Mr. Robinson
Somewhere in Time 1980
The plot line of this movie was elegantly recycled in James Cameroon's 1997 version of the Titanic. Coincidentally both story lines take place 100 years ago in 1912. And both films were love stories.
It illustrates the timeless dimension of love whether it be a century or fifteen years ago - even now in 2012. Love is love as it will be in 2112.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Eurorica the Subcontinent - a.k.a. Greenland
Flag of Eurorica
the Subcontinent Greenland
Since Greenland is so large - some geographers believe that it fits the definition of a continent. If not a full member, it qualifies as a subcontinent like India or the Middle East.
The flag of Eurorica takes elements of Scandinavia, America, and Quebec. The cross is of Scandinavian design like Norway, Sweden and Finland. The stars stem from the several American nations that use stars in their flags like the USA, Panama, Cuba and Venezuela.
Blue directly matches in colour with Quebec's Flag. Orange and white was chosen to match the color scheme of the Antarctica Flag designed by Whitney Smith.
The core of this subcontinent is Greenland. Geographically speaking Iceland and many of the 'Canadian North Indies'- Ellesmere Island, Devon Island, and Axel Heiberg Island. Part of Svalbard would be classified purely as a part of Eurorica too - Prins Karls Forland, Nordaustlandet, Kivtoya, and Kong Karls Land. Even a small portion of Russia's Franz Josef Land is a part of the 'Dwarf Continent' of Eurorica - Alexandra Land.
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Narwal Photo Credit http://animalsspecies.blogspot.com/2011/03/narwhal-whale.html
the Subcontinent Greenland
Since Greenland is so large - some geographers believe that it fits the definition of a continent. If not a full member, it qualifies as a subcontinent like India or the Middle East.
The flag of Eurorica takes elements of Scandinavia, America, and Quebec. The cross is of Scandinavian design like Norway, Sweden and Finland. The stars stem from the several American nations that use stars in their flags like the USA, Panama, Cuba and Venezuela.
Blue directly matches in colour with Quebec's Flag. Orange and white was chosen to match the color scheme of the Antarctica Flag designed by Whitney Smith.
The core of this subcontinent is Greenland. Geographically speaking Iceland and many of the 'Canadian North Indies'- Ellesmere Island, Devon Island, and Axel Heiberg Island. Part of Svalbard would be classified purely as a part of Eurorica too - Prins Karls Forland, Nordaustlandet, Kivtoya, and Kong Karls Land. Even a small portion of Russia's Franz Josef Land is a part of the 'Dwarf Continent' of Eurorica - Alexandra Land.
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Narwal Photo Credit http://animalsspecies.blogspot.com/2011/03/narwhal-whale.html
Monday, June 25, 2012
Flags in a Christmas Story 1983 - it's time for Christmas in June!
Parade Flags - A Christmas Story 1983
Merry Christmas! I know it's June, but since it's the 'Twenty Fifth' of June, a little Christmas Cheer wouldn't hurt anyone?
Christmas in June make more sense since its fairly warm in the Holy Land. FYI Israel is at the same latitude of Louisiana - just about.
Christmas Flag - A Christmas Story 1983
This film is one of those precious timeless gems that was made for little yet had the deepest of impacts.
Getting your tongue stuck to a flag pole
A Christmas Story 1983
Raphie here got his tongue stuck on the flag pole! Hey kids never ever do this!
US Flag in the Clasroom
A Christmas Story 1983
Jeepers would you look at that a chalk board! How quaint.
US flag outside of the class room
notice the neat rows of the 48 starred US flag
Merry Christmas! I know it's June, but since it's the 'Twenty Fifth' of June, a little Christmas Cheer wouldn't hurt anyone?
Christmas in June make more sense since its fairly warm in the Holy Land. FYI Israel is at the same latitude of Louisiana - just about.
Christmas Flag - A Christmas Story 1983
This film is one of those precious timeless gems that was made for little yet had the deepest of impacts.
Getting your tongue stuck to a flag pole
A Christmas Story 1983
Raphie here got his tongue stuck on the flag pole! Hey kids never ever do this!
US Flag in the Clasroom
A Christmas Story 1983
Jeepers would you look at that a chalk board! How quaint.
US flag outside of the class room
notice the neat rows of the 48 starred US flag
Top Gun, Vexilloids & Patches on Leather Jacket of US Naval Aviator Lieut. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
Back of Maverick's Aviator Jacket
Top Gun 1986
The flags on the large central patch are - the United States, United Nations, Japan, and Taiwan.
Left side of Maverick's Leather Jacket
Top Gun 1986
Here Maverick shakes his hand with Mike "Viper" the teacher. As he does the port side of his leather jacket is visible. Always remember that Portugal is on the left-port side of Europe.
Front side of Jacket
Top Gun 1986
Notice the flag of patch of Texas on his left shoulder. In 1986 the threat of nuclear war palatable in the media. In the US Navy, the top gun vehicle was the F-14 Tomcat, before the age of covert drone planes. In a quantum stretch you can think of a fighter jet as being simply a flying gun. It's a real fancy gun with wings and can do all kinds of tricks.
Right side by Airport
Top Gun 1986
Here Maverick played by Tom Cruise sits on a motorcycle by the military landing strip for fighter jets. The right-starboard side of his jacket is visible. Remember to reach for the star-board stars with your right hand like a right wing patriotic American - otherwise you'll be a left wing cosmonaut.
Top Gun 1986
The flags on the large central patch are - the United States, United Nations, Japan, and Taiwan.
Left side of Maverick's Leather Jacket
Top Gun 1986
Here Maverick shakes his hand with Mike "Viper" the teacher. As he does the port side of his leather jacket is visible. Always remember that Portugal is on the left-port side of Europe.
Front side of Jacket
Top Gun 1986
Notice the flag of patch of Texas on his left shoulder. In 1986 the threat of nuclear war palatable in the media. In the US Navy, the top gun vehicle was the F-14 Tomcat, before the age of covert drone planes. In a quantum stretch you can think of a fighter jet as being simply a flying gun. It's a real fancy gun with wings and can do all kinds of tricks.
Right side by Airport
Top Gun 1986
Here Maverick played by Tom Cruise sits on a motorcycle by the military landing strip for fighter jets. The right-starboard side of his jacket is visible. Remember to reach for the star-board stars with your right hand like a right wing patriotic American - otherwise you'll be a left wing cosmonaut.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Flags in Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
United Hospital Flag
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Before Sex in the City, Friends, and Animal House there was Breakfast at Tiffany's. This move was made on the eve the 60s revolution. It featured racy themes, open relationships, and the humorous high life of socialite bohemians.
Flags & NYC Central Park Pennants 1961
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
The early part of the 60s were very much like the stiff 50s. Subsequently pennants of all sorts were popular items. By 1971 pennants became stale items of sale. Maybe someday they will return to their former glory in the 2050s?
Cross Checker Flag Logo
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Love though the ages is still love. Here our male lead Paul the writer is getting out of Checker Flag logo taxi. Checker flags are popular flags in all automotive sports - and as logos for taxis all across America and the World.
Shoplifting at the 5 & 10
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Shoplifting is a serious crime but in the movie the audience finds its self rooting for the dishonest side to win. In the background is a US flag on a bag-lunch box.
Holly in front of Tiffany's by flag of the USA
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Tiffany's Jewlery Co. in NYC no doubt became an American Institution after the making of this movie. Here Holly Golightly is getting home at dawn after a night of the high life with the big wigs of NYC. Note the social norm of 1961 was socially nothing like 1969. But this movie was the start of things to come.
The essence of the movie captured in a song
Hey Gen X - you remember ?
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Before Sex in the City, Friends, and Animal House there was Breakfast at Tiffany's. This move was made on the eve the 60s revolution. It featured racy themes, open relationships, and the humorous high life of socialite bohemians.
Flags & NYC Central Park Pennants 1961
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
The early part of the 60s were very much like the stiff 50s. Subsequently pennants of all sorts were popular items. By 1971 pennants became stale items of sale. Maybe someday they will return to their former glory in the 2050s?
Cross Checker Flag Logo
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Love though the ages is still love. Here our male lead Paul the writer is getting out of Checker Flag logo taxi. Checker flags are popular flags in all automotive sports - and as logos for taxis all across America and the World.
Shoplifting at the 5 & 10
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Shoplifting is a serious crime but in the movie the audience finds its self rooting for the dishonest side to win. In the background is a US flag on a bag-lunch box.
Holly in front of Tiffany's by flag of the USA
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Tiffany's Jewlery Co. in NYC no doubt became an American Institution after the making of this movie. Here Holly Golightly is getting home at dawn after a night of the high life with the big wigs of NYC. Note the social norm of 1961 was socially nothing like 1969. But this movie was the start of things to come.
The essence of the movie captured in a song
Hey Gen X - you remember ?
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Flag of Texas in Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985
Bicycle Handle Bar Streamers - from Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985
notice the simplest of childhood vexilloids the
bicycle handlebar streamers
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure came to life in 1985 and it features many kinds of vexilloids. Of vexillological note are the bicycle streamers of his beloved bicycle. Bicycle handlebar streamers are popular on children's bicycles, usually until the tween age.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985
notice the varied colours of the streamers
This film is essential cult classic for American male tweens in their first year of middle or junior high school. Paul Rubens plays as Pee-wee Herman, a grown up man who refuses to grow up. Pee-wee is something like Spongebob but more zany and without a side kick.
Close up of the bicycle vexilloid -
"handlebar streamers"
Close up of bicycle handle bar streams - usually made of plastic, string, or some kind of strong paper like material. They can vary in shape, number and color. Sometimes they are specific for gender - for instance pink is reserved as a bicycle streamer. Other times they can be patriotic - as is the case with a red, white and blue streamers.
notice the simplest of childhood vexilloids the
bicycle handlebar streamers
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure came to life in 1985 and it features many kinds of vexilloids. Of vexillological note are the bicycle streamers of his beloved bicycle. Bicycle handlebar streamers are popular on children's bicycles, usually until the tween age.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985
notice the varied colours of the streamers
This film is essential cult classic for American male tweens in their first year of middle or junior high school. Paul Rubens plays as Pee-wee Herman, a grown up man who refuses to grow up. Pee-wee is something like Spongebob but more zany and without a side kick.
Close up of the bicycle vexilloid -
"handlebar streamers"
Close up of bicycle handle bar streams - usually made of plastic, string, or some kind of strong paper like material. They can vary in shape, number and color. Sometimes they are specific for gender - for instance pink is reserved as a bicycle streamer. Other times they can be patriotic - as is the case with a red, white and blue streamers.
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