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In response to this thread, I will also be ranking all state flags (+territories!) worst to best.
Why? Am I slowly losing my mind? Is quarantine starting to whittle away the fabric of my reality? The answer to these questions is yes.
Anyway, let's get started! https://twitter.com/yumcoconutmilk/status/1252001214348308489
Why? Am I slowly losing my mind? Is quarantine starting to whittle away the fabric of my reality? The answer to these questions is yes.
Anyway, let's get started! https://twitter.com/yumcoconutmilk/status/1252001214348308489
1) Mississippi
I am of the opinion this flag should be illegal. Change it.
Beyond the...everything about it, you don't even do your stripes right.
I am of the opinion this flag should be illegal. Change it.
Beyond the...everything about it, you don't even do your stripes right.
2) Georgia
A surprising second-worst choice for some, but as with the previous flag, you can't just use the confederate stars and bars and change the number of stars to think I wouldn't notice.
Also falls into the "should be illegal" category.
A surprising second-worst choice for some, but as with the previous flag, you can't just use the confederate stars and bars and change the number of stars to think I wouldn't notice.
Also falls into the "should be illegal" category.
3) Alabama
Same reasoning as before: be better.
Same reasoning as before: be better.
4) Florida
Similar to Alabama but slightly improved by the hideous seal blocking some of the confederate-ness of the flag. Also, seals are for paper, not for flags.
Similar to Alabama but slightly improved by the hideous seal blocking some of the confederate-ness of the flag. Also, seals are for paper, not for flags.
5) Arkansas
This flag is like what would happen if there was a Rogers and Hammerstein musical about the confederacy and this was the marquee on the theater.
Also, NAME OF STATE ON FLAG VIOLATION (Our first of so so many)
This flag is like what would happen if there was a Rogers and Hammerstein musical about the confederacy and this was the marquee on the theater.
Also, NAME OF STATE ON FLAG VIOLATION (Our first of so so many)
6) Tennessee
This flag was trying so hard to NOT be a confederate flag it never decided on what it was supposed to be. Total fail.
This flag was trying so hard to NOT be a confederate flag it never decided on what it was supposed to be. Total fail.
7) New Jersey
Jesus, New Jersey. You can't do anything right. Any state that elects Chris Christie deserves this piss-ass color for a flag.
Also, seal violation. Not to mention, the seal is WEIRD. The more I look the more questions I have.
Jesus, New Jersey. You can't do anything right. Any state that elects Chris Christie deserves this piss-ass color for a flag.
Also, seal violation. Not to mention, the seal is WEIRD. The more I look the more questions I have.
8) Delaware
Oh god, there's just a lot to break down here. First, OK we get it you ratified the Constitution first Delaware, it doesn't have to be your entire personality.
The shapes and the colors are bad, and yet another seal violation which contains colors for a better flag
Oh god, there's just a lot to break down here. First, OK we get it you ratified the Constitution first Delaware, it doesn't have to be your entire personality.
The shapes and the colors are bad, and yet another seal violation which contains colors for a better flag
9) Illinois
Come on guys, you have Lincoln, Chicago, and deep dish pizza how can literally none of those things be on a flag for your state. This is generic and awful.
Also another NAME OF STATE VIOLATION.
Come on guys, you have Lincoln, Chicago, and deep dish pizza how can literally none of those things be on a flag for your state. This is generic and awful.
Also another NAME OF STATE VIOLATION.
10) Wisconsin
There's a special place in hell for this flag. To start, our very first BLUE BACKGROUND flag (of far too many), and a seal violation, and a name of state violation AND the date of founding, in just the worst possible font.
Try harder.
There's a special place in hell for this flag. To start, our very first BLUE BACKGROUND flag (of far too many), and a seal violation, and a name of state violation AND the date of founding, in just the worst possible font.
Try harder.
11) Massachusetts
Oy. Similar problem to Illinois. Not to mention a seal violation...and this seal. Needs. To. Change.
Please god the Patriots logo would honestly be better.
Oy. Similar problem to Illinois. Not to mention a seal violation...and this seal. Needs. To. Change.
Please god the Patriots logo would honestly be better.
12) Nebraska
Blue violation. Seal violation. Prepare for an onslaught of these horrible blue/seal flags.
Blue violation. Seal violation. Prepare for an onslaught of these horrible blue/seal flags.
13) Montana
Blue violation. Seal violation...not a great seal either. AND a name of state violation.
Can we not put the name of the thing this is representing on the thing? Not really the point, guys.
Blue violation. Seal violation...not a great seal either. AND a name of state violation.
Can we not put the name of the thing this is representing on the thing? Not really the point, guys.
14) Oklahoma
I can see you weren't listening Oklahoma.
Blue violation, but at least it's not navy. Name of state violation. And woof, I see what you were going for but maybe a little more subtle on the symbols next time.
I can see you weren't listening Oklahoma.
Blue violation, but at least it's not navy. Name of state violation. And woof, I see what you were going for but maybe a little more subtle on the symbols next time.
15) Kentucky
Not only does this have a blue/seal/name violations, the FONT you chose! How did you even get to that choice? And what the HELL is going on in that seal? No wait nevermind, I don't want to know.
Not only does this have a blue/seal/name violations, the FONT you chose! How did you even get to that choice? And what the HELL is going on in that seal? No wait nevermind, I don't want to know.
16) Idaho
Blue/seal/name violations. Next.
Blue/seal/name violations. Next.
17) Guam
As our first territory inclusion into this list, we should take an extra second to appreciate how TERRIBLE Guam's flag is.
Name violation, but points for the extra stripes.
See, this is a flag that can use blue and it's ok. Cause it actually represents something.
As our first territory inclusion into this list, we should take an extra second to appreciate how TERRIBLE Guam's flag is.
Name violation, but points for the extra stripes.
See, this is a flag that can use blue and it's ok. Cause it actually represents something.
18) Maine
Blue/Seal violations. Not a terrible seal, but still.
Blue/Seal violations. Not a terrible seal, but still.
19) Nevada
If you removed the 'Nevada' from the flag it wouldn't be the worst thing ever. But still, a lot of wasted space here, Nevada. Not good. Also, Blue violation.
If you removed the 'Nevada' from the flag it wouldn't be the worst thing ever. But still, a lot of wasted space here, Nevada. Not good. Also, Blue violation.
20) Virginia
Blue violation. Seal violation. Do more, Virginia.
Sick of blue flags? I sure am.
Blue violation. Seal violation. Do more, Virginia.
Sick of blue flags? I sure am.
21) Utah
The Beehive. USE THE BEEHIVE. It's right there in the ugly-ass seal in the middle of the blue-ass flag. Jesus, it's not that hard people.
The Beehive. USE THE BEEHIVE. It's right there in the ugly-ass seal in the middle of the blue-ass flag. Jesus, it's not that hard people.
22) Vermont
Blue/Seal violations. The colors in the seal yet again would make a better flag. Not the worst seal though.
Blue/Seal violations. The colors in the seal yet again would make a better flag. Not the worst seal though.
23) Kansas
Blue/Seal/Name violations. Just awful font. But like Utah, Kansas. USE THE SUNFLOWER. IT'S RIGHT THERE.
Blue/Seal/Name violations. Just awful font. But like Utah, Kansas. USE THE SUNFLOWER. IT'S RIGHT THERE.
24) Minnesota
Blue/Seal/Name violations all around. If you just took the ridiculous seal and name out you've already improved it. Colors aren't the worst.
Blue/Seal/Name violations all around. If you just took the ridiculous seal and name out you've already improved it. Colors aren't the worst.
25) West Virginia
Points for trying the boxed colors. Didn't work. But points for trying. Also seal violation.
Points for trying the boxed colors. Didn't work. But points for trying. Also seal violation.
26) New York
Blue/Seal violation. Also COME ON. You're NEW YORK. This could be any state. Try harder.
Blue/Seal violation. Also COME ON. You're NEW YORK. This could be any state. Try harder.
27) Pennsylvania
Very similar problems to New York here. How is, idk the LIBERTY BELL or some other recognizable Pennsylvania thing not smack dab in the middle of this?
Also blue/seal violation. Next.
Very similar problems to New York here. How is, idk the LIBERTY BELL or some other recognizable Pennsylvania thing not smack dab in the middle of this?
Also blue/seal violation. Next.
28) Michigan
The Great Lakes and the auto industry and you couldn't do any better than this Michigan? Bad.
Also, blue/seal violations. WHEN WILL IT END?
The Great Lakes and the auto industry and you couldn't do any better than this Michigan? Bad.
Also, blue/seal violations. WHEN WILL IT END?
29) North Dakota
Blue/seal/name violations. It's pretty derivative North Dakota, I'll be honest. But you get points for being a square. You do you.
Blue/seal/name violations. It's pretty derivative North Dakota, I'll be honest. But you get points for being a square. You do you.
30) South Dakota
A close finish between Dakotas, the sun image thing isn't terrible. But I ask - HOW IS THE SLOGAN ON THE FLAG BUT NOT RUSHMORE ITSELF??
Also Blue (not as bad for this shade)/Seal/Name/Slogan(!) violations
A close finish between Dakotas, the sun image thing isn't terrible. But I ask - HOW IS THE SLOGAN ON THE FLAG BUT NOT RUSHMORE ITSELF??
Also Blue (not as bad for this shade)/Seal/Name/Slogan(!) violations
31) Connecticut
We've started to bridge the gap from seals into images. Almost there, Connecticut. Still a seal's a seal.
Yet another blue violation. But a square, so ok.
We've started to bridge the gap from seals into images. Almost there, Connecticut. Still a seal's a seal.
Yet another blue violation. But a square, so ok.
32) Louisiana
Blue, and another slogan violation! I don't mind the pelican, but maybe mid-feeding its young isn't the best position?
Just a thought.
Blue, and another slogan violation! I don't mind the pelican, but maybe mid-feeding its young isn't the best position?
Just a thought.
33) North Carolina
The overall style isn't bad. It steals Chile/Texas's flag, but the inclusion of the dates and the N-C are just too much.
If we weren't going to figure out it was you without the letters, make a different flag North Carolina.
The overall style isn't bad. It steals Chile/Texas's flag, but the inclusion of the dates and the N-C are just too much.
If we weren't going to figure out it was you without the letters, make a different flag North Carolina.
34) Virgin Islands
Same problem as North Carolina, and similar problem to Illinois.
I kinda wish they went whole hog and just splayed SPQR on it, but whatever.
Same problem as North Carolina, and similar problem to Illinois.
I kinda wish they went whole hog and just splayed SPQR on it, but whatever.
35) Oregon
You'd think that with Blue/Name/Date/Seal violations, Oregon would be lower.
However, Beaver points! One of the only flags in the world with a unique backside. Pretty cool.
You'd think that with Blue/Name/Date/Seal violations, Oregon would be lower.
However, Beaver points! One of the only flags in the world with a unique backside. Pretty cool.
36) Washington
Mercifully the fully blue flags are nearly done. Washington though, saw the trend and said, "What if it were the same...but different?"
Mercifully the fully blue flags are nearly done. Washington though, saw the trend and said, "What if it were the same...but different?"
37) Rhode Island
You don't just get to have a barrier on three sides of your flag and not expect to take offense. I know it's for the flagpole but I can still see it.
Otherwise though, not too bad. This might actually be our first officially passing grade.
You don't just get to have a barrier on three sides of your flag and not expect to take offense. I know it's for the flagpole but I can still see it.
Otherwise though, not too bad. This might actually be our first officially passing grade.
38) Wyoming
Really not bad, Wyoming! Get rid of the seal and you're basically good to go.
Really not bad, Wyoming! Get rid of the seal and you're basically good to go.
39) Northern Marianas Islands
You get a pass on the blue...cause Islands. But there's a little too much happening in the middle. A wreath, a stone, and a star? No thanks.
You get a pass on the blue...cause Islands. But there's a little too much happening in the middle. A wreath, a stone, and a star? No thanks.
40) Indiana
Not a terrible design, but you still lose points for blue and name violations.
Also, you're Indiana, not the Olympics.
Not a terrible design, but you still lose points for blue and name violations.
Also, you're Indiana, not the Olympics.
41) Iowa
France would like a word. Also COME ON with the name violation, Iowa.
France would like a word. Also COME ON with the name violation, Iowa.
42) Missouri
The Netherlands would also like a word. Seal violation, but you can keep the star circle if you really like it.
The Netherlands would also like a word. Seal violation, but you can keep the star circle if you really like it.
43) American Samoa
Another pretty good showing from the territories! The design is there, I'm not crazy about the Eagle but hey at least it's not a seal.
Another pretty good showing from the territories! The design is there, I'm not crazy about the Eagle but hey at least it's not a seal.
44) Ohio
Big Nepal points for a non-rectangular flag, but I mean, come on. It's stars and stripes. You could come up with something a little more original.
Big Nepal points for a non-rectangular flag, but I mean, come on. It's stars and stripes. You could come up with something a little more original.
45) Hawaii
One of the only places incorporating the Union Jack despite not ever having been colonized by the British. Not bad, still derivative.
One of the only places incorporating the Union Jack despite not ever having been colonized by the British. Not bad, still derivative.
46) South Carolina
Now this is an excellent use of a symbol. I won't dock you with the blue because nothing else is really a problem. Good work, South Carolina.
That's the first time I've ever said that sentence.
Now this is an excellent use of a symbol. I won't dock you with the blue because nothing else is really a problem. Good work, South Carolina.
That's the first time I've ever said that sentence.
47) Texas
Sure it ripped off Chile. But it's iconic. It's Texas. You know it is when you see it. It doesn't need TEXAS in comic sans to tell you. Excellent flag.
Sure it ripped off Chile. But it's iconic. It's Texas. You know it is when you see it. It doesn't need TEXAS in comic sans to tell you. Excellent flag.
48) Colorado
Great design scheme, great colors.
I get it...C like Colorado. A perfect stoner flag.
Great design scheme, great colors.
I get it...C like Colorado. A perfect stoner flag.
49) Alaska
Also doesn't lose points for being blue because it actually has a point.
Great recognizable design; a bit star-heavy for my taste.
Also doesn't lose points for being blue because it actually has a point.
Great recognizable design; a bit star-heavy for my taste.
50) District of Columbia
Technically a city flag, we'll include it as an honorable mention of sorts. Great design, could benefit from a third color.
Technically a city flag, we'll include it as an honorable mention of sorts. Great design, could benefit from a third color.
51) Palmyra Atoll
Not really populated, but a deserving honorable mention for Palmyra Atoll. Really fine work.
Not sure if the yellow disk is the sun, or all the nukes we probably tested near there, but maybe you get to decide.
Not really populated, but a deserving honorable mention for Palmyra Atoll. Really fine work.
Not sure if the yellow disk is the sun, or all the nukes we probably tested near there, but maybe you get to decide.
52) Maryland
I will never NOT defend this flag. Here's why:
It's recognizable. It's unique. You know what it is. They are proud of it in Maryland, it's on everything.
It's like the ugly duckling of flags. So ugly that it is truly beautiful. Never change, Maryland.
I will never NOT defend this flag. Here's why:
It's recognizable. It's unique. You know what it is. They are proud of it in Maryland, it's on everything.
It's like the ugly duckling of flags. So ugly that it is truly beautiful. Never change, Maryland.
53) California
Another flag that knocks it out of the park. Yeah, I'm biased, but fuck you. We fly it proudly and it's unique. HOWEVER:
Lose. The. Name. COME ON CALIFORNIA. We know it's you. If it didn't have the name it would easily be in the top three, if not the best.
Another flag that knocks it out of the park. Yeah, I'm biased, but fuck you. We fly it proudly and it's unique. HOWEVER:
Lose. The. Name. COME ON CALIFORNIA. We know it's you. If it didn't have the name it would easily be in the top three, if not the best.
54) New Mexico
Coming in a strong third place is New Mexico. You've got everything going right in this flag.
Excellent color scheme, excellent, unique design choice. Love it.
Coming in a strong third place is New Mexico. You've got everything going right in this flag.
Excellent color scheme, excellent, unique design choice. Love it.
55) Puerto Rico
A deserving second place goes to Puerto Rico. Sharing some aspects with the USA and some with Cuba, it is a perfect synthesis flag that could easily be a national flag.
Well done.
A deserving second place goes to Puerto Rico. Sharing some aspects with the USA and some with Cuba, it is a perfect synthesis flag that could easily be a national flag.
Well done.
56) Arizona
Like the original thread, I have to agree that Arizona has the best goddamn flag we have to offer in this stupid country full of blue flags.
It has so much going on, yet in a simple format with bold colors. Everyone take note. Fix your flags.
Like the original thread, I have to agree that Arizona has the best goddamn flag we have to offer in this stupid country full of blue flags.
It has so much going on, yet in a simple format with bold colors. Everyone take note. Fix your flags.
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