Comments on: The Big Question: Star Spangled Edition

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:57:13 +0000

I came across your site while I did a search on Google for mother daughter easter dress and your article on Manolo for the Big Girl! was informative.

By: La BellaDonna

La BellaDonna — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:39:14 +0000

I don’t think the flag itself should be worn as an article of clothing. Period. I don’t mind flags worn on Tshirts in celebration. I don’t mind happy combinations of people’s national colours worn to celebrate their independence days/national holidays. And I dearly love a chance to dress in something historical, so I’m all for that, as well.

Would I ever wear the holiday sweaters over which so many fashion pundits shudder? I don’t think it’s likely. But I’ve seen an awful lot of happy people wearing them, and I’m not about to say anything mean to them about it, myself. If the clothes help contribute to Teh Happy, I’m all for it. (Pajamas, go back to bed; I wasn’t talking to you.)

By: anna

anna — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:43:49 +0000

When people get over the top and where red, white and blue everything (like hair ties, socks and undergarments etc.) that is kind of cheesy but i kind of like layering a red and white tank tops and wearing jeans with it. It’s kind of fun to be patriotic once in a while.

As for wearing a flag I think that is disrespectful. Especially when you are wearing pants or an ultra skimpy flag bathing suit.

By: Becky

Becky — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:13:58 +0000

I wear red and white on Canada day - yeah, it’s cheesy but it’s okay to be cheesy on holidays! I do think wearing an actual flag as a garment is disrespectful though.

By: Peaches

Peaches — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:48:19 +0000

Not to dwell on politics but the Confederate flag is a symbol of my history and it has no business anywhere but in a museum. It was hung on the capital of South Carolina in 1963 in part to rebel against federally mandated integrated schools. OOMMMMMM Taking a deep cleansing breath.

After seeing everyone in red, white, and blue yesterday my opinion has softened. That style of dressing is not right for me but so many of those attired in patriotic garb looked very happy. So whats the harm? Fashion police can take a day off.

The larger question is the carbon footprint of all the big (and fantastic) fireworks shows.

By: Deborah-lee

Deborah-lee — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:37:18 +0000

I’d like to say that I thought “Southern Cross, huh?” myself.

But in fairness, I’d like to point out that that Australia does have it’s own “Southern Cross” flag used to represent rebellion and the struggle with higher powers.

http://www.ausflag.com.au/flags/images/eureka.gif

Here is a quote about the flag also known as the “eureka flag”

Today, the Eureka flag is often used as a symbol of rebellion against authority by people at the extreme left and the extreme right of the political spectrum in Australia. It has been used in marches by neo-Nazis on the one hand and draped over the coffins of deceased Communists on the other.

By: Deborah-lee

Deborah-lee — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:26:08 +0000

As an Australian kid I really only noticed a few people wearing our colours of green & gold for Australia Day. I tried it a few times but no one else seemed to get into the spirit of things. Nowadays Australia Day is a huge celebration and we see red, white & blue on everything, but especially hats & t-shirts. I love that our country is starting to get together and show it’s national pride. I always admired that about Americans. I think sometimes national pride can go too far (and I mean for all nations) but there are days where you just want to go over the top and CELEBRATE! 4th of July is probably one of those days. I don’t think wearing flags is disrespectful done in the right way. The hats are cute and so are the t-shirts. But if someone wore a actual flag I’d have to think for what reason. If it was that they were proudly showing their colours (think sportsmen wearing them as capes after a big win) then it would be okay. If they cut up a flag to make patches on jeans, I may have to question that. It’s all about pride. We have so many people who don’t even look at the flag or sing our national anthem with pride. Those are far worse sins then those who wear a flag/symbol for the soul purpose of saying “I love this country”

By: Gingembre

Gingembre — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“If you don’t like seeing people wear symbols of their country, move to Britain, to one of the towns where the local Muslims decided the Union Jack is “offensive” and the local governments obligingly forbade its display.”

As a Brit who is pretty fond of her country when all’s said and done, I’d far sooner have OMG-teh-Muslims for neighbours than you, lady.

By: tiggy

tiggy — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:20:13 +0000

I don’t see what’s wrong with a white top, denim bottom, and cute red shoes.

By: Nony Mouse

Nony Mouse — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:17:33 +0000

*Mind you what I described is on a shirt. It is not on a jacket, shirt, pants, eyeglass frame and hairband which all match. I’m patriotic, but I try not to be eye-rending while I’m about it.