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

 

GONZO'S Flag from Muppet's Take Manhattan - 1984

 

The Muppets Take Manhattan was perhaps the pinnacle of classic Muppets with Jim Henson and Frank Oz. A Gonzo flag appears in one of the flashback scenes.  We never get a clear view of the flag since it flutters in the wind.  But in the image above you can see the 'O', 'N', and 'Z' of GONZO. 

A complete image of the GONZO flag, but the wording is hard to make out since the film has faded.

Here is the King of Off the Wall comments.  Apparently Gonzo was the old school of left field, snarky comments.  However, Gonzo can't help himself, his brain is always out of step for the dead pan, weirdo black comedy.

Classroom Pennant Flags in Hard Ball 2001

 

Pennants are seen hanging along the top chalkboard in the movie Hard Ball 2001, that starred Keanu Reeves.  The Pennants looks like they have been designed by the children in the classroom and have various unique designs and colors.  In this film Keanu stars as a baseball little league coach for an inner city hard luck team.  He is drafted into the position, due to his gambling debts. 

Here the teacher at the school is now making by 2020 standards an inappropriate gesture.  In 2001, the OK symbol was a positive and safe.  But things can change with just a few memes and jokes.  Who knows what is next on the chopping block for the newer generations.  Perhaps the peace sign with two fingers will go?  Maybe thumbs up or live long and prosper hand will become sinful and racist icons?  Only time will tell.  And just maybe the OK symbol will go back to just meaning OK?