A New UK Flag?

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A New UK Flag?

Post by Calilasseia » Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:38 pm

With the possibility of Scottish independence looming, some people have been thinking about the possibility of having to replace the Union Jack.

Here's what some experts came up with

Here's what 25 members of the public came up with

I thought it would be fun to let the Ratz come up with their own ideas. Dig out your PhotoShop and have at it!

Oh, if it turns into a comedy thread, I'm sure the mods will find a new home for it. :)

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Re: A New UK Flag?

Post by NineBerry » Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:47 pm

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Re: A New UK Flag?

Post by NineBerry » Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:50 pm

Okay, a serious proposal:

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Re: A New UK Flag?

Post by Calilasseia » Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:25 pm

Meanwhile, here's what it'll probably end up as if the Tories get their way ...
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Post by piscator » Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:41 am

Calilasseia wrote:With the possibility of Scottish independence looming, some people have been thinking about the possibility of having to replace the Union Jack.

Here's what 25 members of the public came up with

Dragons dragons dragons...I see the Welchies are vying heavily for some proper representation.

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Post by Audley Strange » Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:26 am

Early design from Tory Party HQ....

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Post by JacksSmirkingRevenge » Sat Dec 07, 2013 2:40 am

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I like this one by "Kris Taylor, aged 32 ½". :biggrin:
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Re: A New UK Flag?

Post by mistermack » Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:21 am

Sod the flag. How do you like your new postage stamps?

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Although he doesn't look QUITE so stupid in this one :

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Re: A New UK Flag?

Post by Tyrannical » Sat Dec 07, 2013 11:22 am

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What? You don't think the Muslims won't cry for this?
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Post by mistermack » Sat Dec 07, 2013 11:30 am

Once I thought of it, I just had to see what it will look like. He seems to be a few pence short of a quid.

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Re: A New UK Flag?

Post by PsychoSerenity » Sat Dec 07, 2013 11:37 am

Seriously though, I'd have to go with this:
United_Kingdom_Flag.png
Gets rid of the white diagonal, replaces the Scottish blue with a nice Welsh green, still looks broadly similar and balanced, and the colours don't make me puke like some of those expert ones (mustard yellow and black? :|~ ).
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Re: A New UK Flag?

Post by Svartalf » Sat Dec 07, 2013 11:46 am

Yellow and black are fine, or do you have something against Cornwall?
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Post by Clinton Huxley » Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:03 pm

PsychoSerenity wrote:Seriously though, I'd have to go with this:
United_Kingdom_Flag.png
Gets rid of the white diagonal, replaces the Scottish blue with a nice Welsh green, still looks broadly similar and balanced, and the colours don't make me puke like some of those expert ones (mustard yellow and black? :|~ ).
looks christmassy.
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Re: A New UK Flag?

Post by PsychoSerenity » Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:08 pm

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Re: A New UK Flag?

Post by NineBerry » Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:26 pm

Green was the favourite colour of the Prophet!

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