Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Upside down Union Flags during the Olympics

To make the Olympics more interesting I propose the following game to spot all instances of the National Flag of the UK - The Union Flag, (or Union Jack if being flown on a ship) - is held upside down, indicating someone is in distress.

I propose the following points system

1 point - for spectator in the crowds
2 points - for athletes - extra bonus point if they have just won and are parading around holding the upside down flag above their heads
3 points - for British brand business (and yes BA I am talking about you - please see athletes return from China pics after last Olympics)
4 points - for any person representing UK Government
5 points - for member of British Royal Family.

There is an easy way to remember which way to hang the flag, imagine the flag is attached to a flag pole which is on the left hand side of the flag. Looking at the flag, the thick white stripe should always be on the top next to the flagpole.
Going from the displays of the flag during the recent Jubilee, sadly getting a high score will not be difficult :(

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