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.
i'm sorry but america has the best flag. all the others are just worse pic.twitter.com/NREhWJ2d2j
— jaivin 🎨 (@jaivinwylde) November 9, 2024
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.
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). if your flag looks this good, you'd understand https://t.co/jdmBMdU8Hu pic.twitter.com/0eWhkB8IwH
— Kristoffer Pasion (@indiohistorian) November 12, 2024
Historian Kristoffer Pasion 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.
Also the symbolism of the 3 stars being luzon, visayas, and mindanao, and the rays of the sun being the first 8 provinces that revolted against spanish colonization goes so hard
— cokorifiru (@kimchiitamago) November 12, 2024
im ngl i prefer the colors in the version we had in the 50s pic.twitter.com/q62yTjIc82
— Dispenser 🎄🇵🇭🎄 (@Dispenserg0inup) November 12, 2024
It's something you don't really appreciate when studying Philippine History as a middle-school or high-school student unless your teacher points it out.
Immediately when you flip the flag, red becomes the dominant color. It's such a novel way to show that we are ready to fight
— Mrsanders🍉 (@Mrsande39670135) November 12, 2024
— Kaichou DP (@DpKaichou) November 12, 2024
As much as I disdain aguinaldo, bro literally cooked on this one
— Jom. 🇵🇭 (@Jomski_27) November 12, 2024
the eight rays of the sun to symbolize the eight provinces that rebelled against spain. yeah aguinaldo ate this one thing https://t.co/QkBoC7zywD pic.twitter.com/Wr7ewVKltR
— alex 👻 (@ghosteurydice) November 12, 2024
the fact it was made by women made this even more symbolic https://t.co/u6Q9LKnvD7
— al (@BollockFaceOn) November 12, 2024
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 Welsh flag has a dragon on it. Come on now. https://t.co/Exr0meeS0m pic.twitter.com/mnuRWZPx1y
— Philip Proudfoot 🇱🇧🇵🇸 (@PhilipProudfoot) November 11, 2024
The Argentina flag, on the other hand, depicts a beautiful sunset with its flag colors.
Draw your flag in the sunset, gringo cajetudo https://t.co/dACT0EYK4J pic.twitter.com/dt0zD3wlyO
— Titi 👽🛸🏳️⚧️ (@bionical_alien) November 12, 2024
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.
https://t.co/1aqWhNNKKk pic.twitter.com/uJPK22DmdS
— 🌲✈GFFan🇨🇦💫 (@forever_gf618) November 12, 2024
This flag was a reference to the fictional country Lmanberg, on a roleplay Minecraft server called Dream SMP.
disagree! https://t.co/RlVpSOZ5TA pic.twitter.com/JHW3ktuQoH
— bella (@gamblefold) November 12, 2024
This flag was a reference to the fictional nation of Equestria, featured in My Little Pony.
This is better https://t.co/xOoYo1pR2H pic.twitter.com/Fvc3eefWcS
— Heinita❀CEOofFluttercord (@SoyHeinita) November 12, 2024
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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