May 2011 Photo & Caption Comments Thread

[RedSidedSPR]

something happened to it and we haven't bought a new one yet! Gimme a break.

Yeah, I'll bet. 360,000 is a lot of flags.

I do have a "little cheapy one on a stick", but it's the size of a nickel. My new snake would fit on it curled up, but I couldn't get him to do it.

I'm gonna keep trying though, I may end up entering... but it HARD for ME.

[Stefan-A]

I've got a flag. Unfortunately it's technically desecrated (not by me) and should be destroyed.

[RedSidedSPR]

I've got a flag. Unfortunately it's technically desecrated (not by me) and should be destroyed.

GASP!! By whom?? (kidding you don't have to answer that)

If you wanna know what happened to ours... remember a tornado came through our place

[ConcinusMan]

I've got a flag. Unfortunately it's technically desecrated (not by me) and should be destroyed.

Even at the VA cemeteries we don't fuss too much about flag etiquette unless you're talking about appropriate size, height, etc. for the specific display situation. Burning is the only correct way to dispose of a flag technically. You're also supposed to burn them if they touch the ground. We don't actually do that just for touching the ground.

However, if a flag becomes soiled, faded, torn, etc. requiring disposal, it doesn't matter how small or cheap the flag is, we put it in a special bin and they do get incinerated. It doesn't just go in the trash.

Technically it is not appropriate for any likeness of the U.S. flag to be worn as clothing except for certain military situations where it is worn as a patch on the shoulder. Obviously, many Americans, including those (military and Govt. employees) that actually know better, wear clothing that is against flag etiquette anyway.

The main thing is the spirit behind the display or burning. Obviously we find it very disrespectful for non-americans to burn a flag in public. However, at the same time, this is the only proper way to dispose of one. It's not the burning, or wearing of the flag that is the issue. It's the spirit behind such wearing or burning that is important.

Personally, I don't give a damn. It's just a flag. One that probably won't last but a few centuries anyway.

[RedSidedSPR]

We'll get a new one, but what can ya do when a tornado comes through your yard?

[ConcinusMan]

If you find it on the ground tattered and torn, it is appropriate to burn it. Jeez, PM me with your address and I'll send you one, just like the one I used for the photo, for the cost of stamp. I'll even pay for the stamp. No biggie.

There's also no specific rule that says your snake has to be sitting on a flag. Be creative. Just include a flag in the picture. If that means taking your snake and holding it up at the local Burger King, (They usually display a large American flag) then do it. There's bound to be a flag somewhere in your neighborhood that you can incorporate into the photo. It could even be far in the background and out of focus. Who cares?

[RedSidedSPR]

It's probably down in Georgia by now I'll leave it to the natives.

No need, seriously we'll get one. Pretty tight right now, but we'll get one. We got bigger things to worry 'bout. Ya know, like 200 trees down in the yard

[zooplan]

What happend to your entry?

The count down is running.

Polls will start soon!

[drache]

sorry
I just haven't had the time
this one requires a bit of preparation
I barely have the time to read posts these days

[guidofatherof5]

I feel like a dope. Didn't even read Richard's entry.
Duh