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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Eastern Solo Flag of Asia

The Eastern Solo Flag of Asia is a geographic flag.  It can be flown in the region of Asia upon its eastern most sphere of land.  The far east of Russia, and the many isle in the South pacific that are due south of the Asian Continent can fly this flag, which includes: New Zealand, Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and the wee portion of Alaska due south of Asia. 

The Australasia Flag

The Australasia flag is for the region of Asia that is due north of the Australian continent.  Green represents Islam, orange represent the faith of the Hindu-Buddeic tradition, and the southern cross represents Christianity and Australia.

This flag can be flown almost anywhere in Japan, both Koreas, and the Philippines.  The eastern portion of Russia, China, Mongolia, and Indonesia can also fly this flag.  


North and South Americas Equal Latitude Flag

There is a region in the Americas whereby North America is parallel to South America.  This flag is for that thin slice of America where North America is south of South America and South America is north of North America.  It is from 7 degrees 12' North in Panama unto 12 degrees 27' North in Colombia. This line of latitude also crosses through Asia and Africa.


The North Amyurasica Flag

The North Amyurasica Flag is a type of geographic flag.  It can be flown anywhere the continents of North America, Europe, and Asia are parallel in latitude: from 71 degrees 08' North unto 37 degrees 32' North.  The colours symbolize the meeting of the three continents of Asia by red, Europe by blue, and North America by white.

Most of the nations in Europe can fly this flag, but no part on the continent of Africa, South America, nor Australia can fly it, right side up.  But it can be flown upside down on parallel southern latitudes.



 

The South Ausserica Flag

The South Aussiemerica Flag is a geographic flag.  It is dedicated to the private latitude where Australia and South America are parallel to each other.  It can be flown anywhere from 34 degrees 50' South to 39 degrees 08' South. This includes the nations of Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. 





The South Aussierfica Flag

A new geographic flag that indicates the latitudes when Australia, Africa, and South America are at a parallel latitude.  Thus the seasons and stars match with a certain kind of charm for all of these lands "Down Under."  People often forget most of South America and much of Africa is below the equator. 

Subsequently any nation that resides in "Aussierfica Lane" can fly this flag.  Additionally any ship, car or craft to cross this space is entitled to fly this flag: 10 degrees 41' South unto 34 degrees 59' South.   Thus this flag can be flown anywhere on the continent of the nation of South Africa, Paraguay, Madagascar, and most of Bolivia. 

The flag is mostly based upon 20th century Australian flag, but the canton uses popular African colours.  The red line along the bottom establishes the connectivity between these regions of earth, and echos of Chile's flag.  


Monday, February 9, 2015

First Place Flag

The first place flag is based upon the flag of the United States.  Sometimes you can't be faster, stronger, or connected.  But there is an equalizer of being first.  Since the United States has earned so many first place discoveries the first place flag is based upon its national flag.

Likewise this flag is partly based upon the black and white checker flag, which signals the final lap.  But in this case the first place flag can be issues for nearly anything and anyone.  The first on Mars, the first to make a discovery, the first to climb a certain mountain, first to define a new word, first to discover a planet, first kiss, fist love, first child, first whatever.  

The US was first to walk on the moon, first to break the sound barrier, and many others.  

Sunday, February 8, 2015

US flag in 1989 Batman Movie by Tim Burton


 
The US flag makes a small cameo like Billy D. Williams in the 1989 Batman Movie.









Joker Bang Flag from Batman 1989


The classic gag of the toy bang flag made its appearance in the 1989 Batman movie. Hopefully someday soon they will make a retro Batman Arkham 1989 nostalgia video game. Imagine if they could put a modern Rocksteady gaming engine on classic 1989 Batman. Flying through Tim Burton's Batman universe with its original soundtrack? Awesome indeed. Then they will have to release an original 1960s TV batman game! Fighting baddies with the TV theme song would so rock!


Coat of Arms in Batman 1989 - Bruce Wayne's Mansion


A unique coat of arms appears in the Batman movie from 1989.  In this case a black shield with a silver border has stylized red saltire with several circles and a sun in the center. 


Joker's Insignia from Batman movie 1989

 Jack Nicholson played a perfect cheesy 1980s joker.  In the movie his henchmen carry his badge which consists of a bulls eye with his face in the center. 
Here the Joker sits on his throne during the 200th anniversary of Gotham.










Table Top Mini "Save the Festival" flag from Batman 1989

The vexillologically "Bad" flag in Batman 1989 is the "Save the Festival" flag.  Gotham is celebrating its 200th anniversary.  Bruce Wayne decides to host a party at his mansion, so that it can continue on.







 You can see that several "Save the Festival" of Gotham's bicentennial flag are all over the place.

Gotham City Flag from Batman 1989

The 1989 Gotham City colors are navy blue and yellow.  The flag bears a striking resemblance to the state flag of Indiana.

1980s Batman Insignia from the Batman Movie - 1989

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The Batman of 1989 had his own unique costume and style.  The 1980s Batman was a further evolution of the campy Batman of the 1960s TV was turned into surreal comic book adaptation.

This batman was eminently played by Michael Keaton.  







Here the bat signal is given on the cloud tops, as means to call the vigilante of the night.













Monday, February 2, 2015

Minions Flags 2015



Minions are unique pill shaped creatures that have a penchant for following dark negative energy.  Their spirit to serve a strong master has unintended consequences of bringing light to darkness.
The Minion flag that appears in this movie during a sporting festival consists of a blue and yellow vertically striped flag that has eleven stripes - six blue and five yellow.  The yellow stripes have a black line down the middle. In the center of the flag is "Minion Eye" with a "#1" around it.  The number one is on the hoist side of the eye, while the number (or hashtag) is on the fly side of the eye.In another part of the movie the Minions can be seen holding red pennant flags unenthusiastically.


Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Flags in Sarah Bareilles video Brave - 2014

 Sarah Bareilles keeps it real in her video Brave.  Singing from her heart, Bareilles lets out positive vibes wherever they may be found - in a park, a mall, gym or at the library.

Here a flag can be seen in the upper background above the yellow building.  It is impossible to make out exactly what it represents but it can be seen gently waving in the wind.





Here a man is dancing almost with spontaneity. On the ceiling are several banners of yellow that are impossible to make out.  But yet again a mundane place has become the center point of happy feet.






Here a woman lets it loose at what looks like a South American outdoor shopping center.  Streamer triangle banner flags can be seen in the background, again it is impossible to make out the specific details of the flags.

Bottom line is when a happy spark of love or dance taps your shoulder, you should engage it!  People are so apt to engage the complaining spirit, next time feel free to be brave by pushing up an on the dance vibe whenever or wherever you feel it be it at a mall, park, or wherever.



Sunday, January 25, 2015

Fight Flags from Popeye Movie 1980



During the boxing match several unique flags make an appearance.  The flags are simple white swallowtail designs with the word "FIGHT!" written upon it in various colours that include black, yellow, and red.


Here the "FIGHT!" flags can be seen next to the national flag of Sweethaven.











Racing Track Pennants from Popeye movie 1980






The movie Popeye is a flag rich film.  The makers put a lot of effort to make unique flags.  During the scene at the race track painted black flags on the background wall can be seen.





You can see several women holding flags with the various numbers of the horses on them.  One flag is pink while another is sky blue.






The woman on the right is holding a red pennant for horse number 8 in her left hand.  Although they are using binoculars the horses are actually very close and mechanically controlled.






Bluto Pirate Flag from Popeye 1980

Bluto's flag is a swallowtail flag with a red field.  It has white jolly roger with a bearded skull.



Sweethaven Flag from Popeye Movie 1980

 The flag of Sweethaven is similar to the United States but with Kiribati twist.











Monday, January 19, 2015

Money Symbol flag from the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Club Heart Band Movie 1978


  In the 1978 the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Club Heart Band film was released starring The Bee Gees. It was made in the cosmic wake created by Star Wars mashing up with the spirit of the 1970s with the Beatles.  It was funky a film to say the least.

Several flags appear in the movie but the most original appears during Aerosmith's rendition of Come Together.  The flag is a dollar sign in circle on a background of money green.


The money flag represents greed on a harmful selfish level.  The choice of greed versus love and joy is a theme debated in the film.

There is a fine line between joyful abundance and self serving greed.  Certainly it is possible to become rich without being mean, cruel, wicked, heartless or paying people a sub-human minimum wage.















Sunday, January 18, 2015

Flag from the movie Divergent 2014

 In the movie Divergent 2014 several unique flags appear.  Since the movie takes place in the future these are not normal flags, but are made of a type of luminescent fabric that makes them glow.  The film is based upon the Divergent Trilogy. 

These flags appear during the capture the flag tournament.  One team is out to capture the neon lime green flag while the other is out to capture the neon orange flag.

Here the team captain is holding the orange team's flag.  You can see the flag crumpled up in his right hand. In the above picture you can see the green team's flag being waved.  


Here is a close up of the orange team's flag. Certainly in the future, flags will be of this nature will be made.  







Friday, January 9, 2015

Flags in Daria - that 90s show on MTV

 Beavis and Butthead were so successful that they were able to generate spin offs.  Spin offs are an old sit com practice that happens every so often with smash hit shows. 

In this case, a snack bar character from Beavis and Butthead's universe got her own television series - Daria.  Daria was a non-conformist high school misfit with a superior intellect, yet glazed with a punk rock theme.  Daria was the 90s version of Molly Ringwald with pent up teenage angst.  The other Beavis and Butthead spinoff television show was from the opposite political pole - King of the Hill.  In the introductory sequence we see Daria with her family and her sister and father are waving a yellow pennants. 

Later in the pilot episode, Daria's family visits a UFO convention.  Of vexillological note is a "Welcome Lawndale" banner hanging above the centerpiece fake green alien.  Also along the right side of the wall are what look like two Star Trek flags.  One is purple with a yellow Star Trek symbol while the other is yellow and it is harder to make out its emblem.





Thursday, January 1, 2015

Sugar Candy Kisses from the Archies Video "Sugar Sugar" 1969

A banner announcing kisses appears in the 1969 video Sugar Sugar by The Archies. It offers kisses for only one dollar.  Additionally the both is decorated with red striped streamers that give it a candy cane look.

Note if you have lost the sense of taste or have no idea what sweetness tastes like, then this song puts it perfectly in a musical analog.

A vexilloid appears when the dog becomes a clown.  

Happy New Year! 



If there is any song in desperate need of a wedding group dance, it is this one. 

Bass Drum Vexilloids - Recognized by Vexillology Today

Like the sail of a ship, the logo on the bass drum is a vexillological badge that marks the presence of a band.