Page 5 | If one was to ‘find’ some spray paint how might one amusingly deface a St George’s Cross (hypothetically ofc)

SeaAndStars · 01/09/2025 21:33

NoThanksNeeded · 01/09/2025 21:23

Whilst there is a very racist element using the flags to "intimidate" there is an element of normal folks who do feel they aren't "allowed" to be patriotic and are being brought into a rhetoric they don't feel comfortable with either

Trying to "erase" these flags or push the "these are all racists" message will only push people towards Reform UK because they are very clever at using only part of what they mean to ensnare people

I don't buy this.
You only have to look at any sporting or royal event to know that anyone is 'allowed' to be patriotic. The Mall is often literally wall to wall red white and blue.

Mr Brown who flies the St George Cross on his allotment isn't being intimidated.
The church opposite my house flies the damned thing.
If you want to fly it, fly it, but painting it on crossings as part of a massive event?
Is that patriotic, or are you saying something specific?

WilfredsPies · 01/09/2025 21:33

My area of Wales was the first place the Welsh flags started popping up as part of this "operation raise the colours" (something like that), and the general reaction from normal people was "oh no, they're trying to make it like the English flag" How would you tell? You can’t go two streets without seeing the Welsh flag normally.

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Namechangechangeobv · 01/09/2025 21:30

RNLI wins BTW - for anyone who cares 😂

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Namechangechangeobv · 01/09/2025 21:29

Notashamed13 · 01/09/2025 21:26

Absolutely. I'm in the "normal folk" camp. You are 💯.

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What I don’t understand, and I genuinely say this, is how you cannot see what the flag you love is being used to do.

And if you can see it - why you would want any part of it?

I am genuinely interested to know.

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DontGoJasonWaterfalls · 01/09/2025 21:27

caringcarer · 01/09/2025 21:19

So sad you seem to hate the St George's flag enough to want to deface it. I get sick of seeing Gaza flags but I'd never dream of decacing them.

Oh, come on. You've read the entire thread and think the OP just "hates the St George's flag"? It's quite clear OP dislikes the message behind the current campaign of hanging them up everywhere.

Notashamed13 · 01/09/2025 21:26

NoThanksNeeded · 01/09/2025 21:23

Whilst there is a very racist element using the flags to "intimidate" there is an element of normal folks who do feel they aren't "allowed" to be patriotic and are being brought into a rhetoric they don't feel comfortable with either

Trying to "erase" these flags or push the "these are all racists" message will only push people towards Reform UK because they are very clever at using only part of what they mean to ensnare people

Absolutely. I'm in the "normal folk" camp. You are 💯.

powershowerforanhour · 01/09/2025 21:25

DLA Dragon
Lovers Anonymous

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Namechangechangeobv · 01/09/2025 21:24

NoThanksNeeded · 01/09/2025 21:23

Whilst there is a very racist element using the flags to "intimidate" there is an element of normal folks who do feel they aren't "allowed" to be patriotic and are being brought into a rhetoric they don't feel comfortable with either

Trying to "erase" these flags or push the "these are all racists" message will only push people towards Reform UK because they are very clever at using only part of what they mean to ensnare people

I think you’re spot on.

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Slightyamusedandsilly · 01/09/2025 21:24

PumpkinSpiceAndEverythingNice · 01/09/2025 21:21

“Welcome to England”

Ahhhhh think this might win!

powershowerforanhour · 01/09/2025 21:24

Support Anytown

Dragon Rescue

Slightyamusedandsilly · 01/09/2025 21:23

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/09/2025 21:20

Proud to be a snowflake moron. Can I have a badge?

And maybe a flag?

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Me too!!!!

#snowflakemoron

NoThanksNeeded · 01/09/2025 21:23

Whilst there is a very racist element using the flags to "intimidate" there is an element of normal folks who do feel they aren't "allowed" to be patriotic and are being brought into a rhetoric they don't feel comfortable with either

Trying to "erase" these flags or push the "these are all racists" message will only push people towards Reform UK because they are very clever at using only part of what they mean to ensnare people

Crispyturtle · 01/09/2025 21:23

I’d turn it into an RNLI flag, great publicity for all their great work saving peoples lives irrespective of their nationality

PumpkinSpiceAndEverythingNice · 01/09/2025 21:21

“Welcome to England”

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/09/2025 21:20

Smilesinthesunshine · 01/09/2025 21:02

It just comes down to immaturity and a lack of brain cells. All the snowflake, virtue signalling morons desperately want to accuse anyone that disagrees with them of being racist. It is just an easy, brainless retort.

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Proud to be a snowflake moron. Can I have a badge?

And maybe a flag?

caringcarer · 01/09/2025 21:19

So sad you seem to hate the St George's flag enough to want to deface it. I get sick of seeing Gaza flags but I'd never dream of decacing them.

powershowerforanhour · 01/09/2025 21:19

I ❤dragons

SeaAndStars · 01/09/2025 21:18

Really interesting to read about people 'taking back' the St George Cross flag. It's widespread use is a pretty recent thing.

Before the 90s it really wasn't much used. I rarely saw it in the 70s and 80s and, if you look at photos of the England crowd for the 1966 World Cup final the flag used there was the Union Jack - not a George Cross to be seen.

Slightyamusedandsilly · 01/09/2025 21:18

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/09/2025 20:06

'Fuck off racist twats' could be another.

'Farage is a cunt' would be my favourite though.

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I love this!! My contribution

Brain still loading ...

Small brain, loud mouth

Flag shagger, knuckle dragger

scalt · 01/09/2025 21:17

Made in China. (Because the flags probably are.)
We love boats.
I love “Nigel is laughing at you”.
This side up. (Because of the hoohah about flying union flags upside down.)
RIP Trump. (We can only hope! Appropriate with the flags at half mast.)
You’re all individuals. (Because the flag flying is a huge herd mentality.)
Should have gone to Specsavers. (For a badly painted one, or when 🇩🇰 has been painted by mistake)
Ladders ‘R us.
Longer ladder needed. (Half mast again)
Keep Britain tidy.
Just start oil.

And, if anybody painted these, the flags would disappear at the speed of light:
Never forgive Partygate.
Covid 1984.
Lockdown killed granny.

PamIsAVolleyballChamp · 01/09/2025 21:17

Namechangechangeobv · 01/09/2025 21:16

I’ve been outed! Pam clearly knows me IRL 😂

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Hopefully not.

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Namechangechangeobv · 01/09/2025 21:17

Notashamed13 · 01/09/2025 21:15

Throw it it in the recycling.

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Illegal.

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Namechangechangeobv · 01/09/2025 21:16

PamIsAVolleyballChamp · 01/09/2025 21:14

Spray a nice big sign outside your house
" I am the best, follow me for righteous words and direction"?

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I’ve been outed! Pam clearly knows me IRL 😂

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Ohyesyoudidohnoyounever · 01/09/2025 21:16

Namechangechangeobv · 01/09/2025 19:29

Just as the title says really. We’ve thought of a game of noughts and crosses but figured you Vipers might have a good idea of some other visual effects that could be added. TIA

You are being unreasonable = stop
spoiling the knuckledraggers fun

you are not being unreasonable = crack on gals!

"Was to find". Perhaps you could make the effort to respect the English language, and the English flag.

PamIsAVolleyballChamp · 01/09/2025 21:15

MyDarlingWhatIfYouFly · 01/09/2025 21:14

Just calm down and get a sense of humour will you?? Or maybe change your username to pamisfunatparties

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Calm down and sense of humour? About what? 🤨 where's the funnies?