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Social media users go head-to-head in a battle for ‘flag supremacy’

It seems there’s a heated (playful) debate on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) as users exchange opinions on which country has the best flag.

With the original post claiming that the American flag has the best flag, and “all the others are just worse,” many did not accept this claim and boast their own flags and its meaning with Philippines being one of those.

The social media user explained the two meanings of the Philippine flag on its right side up and flipped. “Not gonna say which is best but the Philippine flag can literally be flipped red side up in times of war, and it still looks tall and dignified. Its public display was banned by America for 12 years (1907-1919).”

While other Filipino social media users reacted or added their own information in regards to the meaning of the Philippine flag.

Other social media users shared their own country’s flags, playfully one-upping the original poster’s claim that the American flag was superior.

With the Welsh flag having its own dragon in it, who could go against it?

The Argentina flag, on the other hand, depicts a beautiful sunset with its flag colors.

There are even some fictional country flags that others think are the best flags. This flag was a reference to the animated series Gravity Falls.

 

This flag was a reference to the fictional country Lmanberg, on a roleplay Minecraft server called Dream SMP.

 

This flag was a reference to the fictional nation of Equestria, featured in My Little Pony.

The conversation has become a celebration of diverse flags and their unique stories, with users playfully showcasing their pride and creativity in a colorful exchange.

 

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