IKEA correcting a concerned American citizen on how to properly display the US flag

Nov 4, 2017 2:53 AM

iamkarlpilkington

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IKEA is full of wrenches and utilities yet here you are being the biggest tool of them all.

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

Gonna take a while to put himself back together after that burn. Hope he reads the instructions.

8 years ago | Likes 78 Dislikes 3

Imagine being so violently American that you tried to fight Ikea?

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 2

Rekt by... SVÄRJE

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Jesus what a moron

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

He's right

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 11

Obviously he isnt? Did you read the answer from ikea?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"Get your shit together. For your convenience we have included a hex wrench" ...Ikea.

8 years ago | Likes 442 Dislikes 2

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I like this. +1 for you.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Damn dude, you just got told by a Swedish company on American law.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

If they can do anything it's follow instructions

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Ikea be like

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

His comment got flagged

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I’m surprised IKEA put the answer together. I thought it was a diy kind of place.

8 years ago | Likes 4269 Dislikes 26

Well, they knew they were talking to Americans

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

IDK man .. flag burn by @Sofakingwhat was pretty good too. Upvoted both.

8 years ago | Likes 76 Dislikes 2

they gave instructions..

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

They should've just posted pictures like they do in all of their instructions.

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

They were planning to mail him the entire US Code in Swedish but they decided against it.

8 years ago | Likes 346 Dislikes 0

Why in Swedish? They know we're so dumb (in the US) we need vaguely homoerotic pictorial instructions to understand how things fit together.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

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8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Good corporations will do extensive research into local laws, cultural sensibilities and policies when franchising.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Would have been good if they'd said "In the spirit of DIY please look up the US flag code yourself and learn how wrong and bigoted you are."

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

This needs to be top comment!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

I would've expected some missing letters and some extras of others that were't used.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

They did do it themselves. The code was just the instructions.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

There weren't any extra references or anything!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm not. They can be very helpful to people who don't know how to properly assemble things like displays.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Americans need to get their nationalism, sorry, patriotism, in check.

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 5

Wrong!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is why the Texas flag is the only state flag that can be flown at the same height as the US flag. It joined as its own nation

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm more shocked that there are Flag Laws than by the dude not knowing them.

8 years ago | Likes 43 Dislikes 2

Flags have a whole heap of rules, guidelines, special regulations on what they have to look like, how they should be shown etc.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, but they're not the sort of rules I would expect anyone to care about unless it's a high-profile political event.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

as a vexillologist, I'm offended. I care very much.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I thought vexillologists would be more interested in the designs than petty display rules.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Anything is petty if you don't care about it.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Or a football game, apparently.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Idiots like this give us a bad name

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

No, you give us a bad name, because the guy is right.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 17

No, you give them bad name, because you are wrong, and I'm not even from USA.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

You're wrong. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/4/7 - Section C

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 5

Are you ilterate? That section states no flag should be held in superiority in height. If you post a citeation, read it first.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So you're not from the U.S. but you specialize in U.S. Code for flags? - https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/4/7 - subsection C.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 6

What about subsection g? The one quoted in the post? C even says to put the US flag higher unless another section in here states otherwise

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Subsection c is about flags in general, section g specifies the rules of flags of nations furthermore 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

"International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace" which is also in there.2/2

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

America is at peace?

8 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 2

Not with itself.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

With Sweden, yes

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

That's exactly what the government wants you to think!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

No, they're still bombing countries.

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 2

We're still actively engaged in 2 wars and bombing a few others, yes.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Sheldon would be proud

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

True - now I'm off to watch "Fun with flags (Episode 3487)"

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well we can't have that.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Shit, now he’s done it. we have to declare war against the Netherlands!

8 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 4

Considering that is a Swedish flag, it's height still won't be adjusted.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Why the Netherlands ?

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Wat the fuck hebben wij gedaan?

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

maybe you parked your camping trailer in front of his window?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Against who?

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Hq in Netherlands and manufacturing in Sweden, China and othe SE Asian countries. Looks WWIII

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

hq is in netherlands for taxevasion, foundations that own it in luxembourg and liechtenstein. it's a swedish company for marketing

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Peter pan is gonna be pissed. Tinkerbell will launch a pixiedust embargo.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Our American obsession with the flag has really gone beyond weird... (and sad)

8 years ago | Likes 113 Dislikes 7

Miles?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Sonic?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Rise of the planet of the flags. They're everywhere. Saw about 4 chevys with the flags. One harley davidson with it as well. In one trip.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Come to Denmark then, we'll show you flags.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

As far as I remembert there is just a swedish flag in front of IKEA stores in Germany, not even their own. Noone even cares about flags.

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

i think it depends locally, some have up to three flags, swedish, german and the bundesland (all at the same height even)...

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As far as I know, the closest IKEA I know in England is probably the only place for miles that has a British flag flying.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

To be fair, Germany shows a level of discomfort with their own flag. Even their PM refuses to wave one on television.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

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8 years ago (deleted Nov 5, 2017 2:08 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Germany has a lot to be proud of. They rebuilt a wonderful society post WW2, but these "offended" people would rather live in the past.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 3

Yeah, I agree. Germany seems a great place to live atm

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It's flown above state flags but not other countries' banners. We are all equal somewhat....

8 years ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 2

If they are on the same pole. Can be same height as the stare flag if they are on separate poles.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

“Somewhat”

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

If you look carefully the pole (by way of finial) is usually just a wee bit taller than others. Especially when not grounded.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Except gay people, black people, brown people, Muslim people, Sikh people, sick people, poor people, etc.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 17

... Socialists... Uh, I meant... Dirty rotten Communists

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 4

female people, pregnant people, convicted people, suspected people, intellectual people, yellow people, reddish people, yiddish people...

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 4

people...

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

well...not quite. Corporation are people too, and they're doing very nicely, thank you!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

We're all living in Amerika! Amerika! Is wonderbar! We're all living in Amerika! Amerika! Amerika!

8 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 3

Looks like a typical comment on a conspiracy debunking video.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 7

wunderbar*

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Coca cola! Wunderbra!

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Wonderbra*

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'll always wonder if American Rammstein-Fans know that the text is sarcasm, not an actual praise of the USA.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

If you don't get that from the line: Coca-cola, sometimes war, you are seriously stupid.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I think we both know the answer to that.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

$5 says that dude owns at least 2 articles of American Flag clothing, has a beer cozy with a Flag on it, an a gun case with an eagle/Flag

8 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 1

And an actual flag nailed to his tree

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Lives in the Midwest

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

*South. Not nearly as many people like this in the midwest as the south

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Exception is Missouri. Missouri is basically the South.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wouldn't be at all surprised if it was a confederate flag.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

In Missouri It'd be in addition to.. As I said, it's pretty much the south here.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

US flag should, however, always be flown higher & be larger than a state flag, except of course if you're a fucking car dealership in Texas

8 years ago | Likes 77 Dislikes 10

As a non-Texan, i feel like Texas should probably get a pass on flying their flag as you would the flag of another nation at least. They +

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 42

were sovereign before they were a state, but flying it any larger or higher than the US flag is for sure a dick move.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 37

If you are a traitor to your nation, leave. Texas is American. Deal with it or get out.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Texas was Americans who wanted away from America fought Mexico to do that, then decided "okay maybe America is pretty decent" then they 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 6

That's not really what happened at all.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 9

Decided "oh what you don't like us forcing you free states to participate in slavery? Fine we will leave again." and then they got fucked2/3

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 7

I think Texas has earned the right to say that they suck at being American and not being American. 3/3

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 7

The US flag should be on the right too, which it is

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Do you know your left from your right? The flag is to be on its own right and it is clearly to the far left.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 16

It is at its own right. Because it is facing outward from the building. It is being displayed to the people approaching the property.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

From the building it’s the right

8 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

Jesus... that nationalism of Muricans is really growing in the wrong way.

8 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 5

It law. Has been for many years.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 18

What? Flag Code? It hasn't* been law for many years. Only the Government/Military has to follow it.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's about the mindset. Other countries teach their children to be good people. USA teaches their children to be good Americans.

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 2

The United States is the largest global humanitarian aid force on the planet. It is our military's second duty. Good Amer. = Good person

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 24

Haha wow, you must be really indocrinated. Nice.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 3

Yeah just look at the pledge of allegiance they're forced to do. If I didn't know better I think that'd be some dictatorship/fascist thing.

8 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Nobody can actually force students to do the pledge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_State_Board_of_Education_v._Barnette

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Yes and no. You can still indoctrinate without forcing. And it's still forced in terms of social pressure.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I've never been forced. I'll stand but I think it's stupid to say 5/7 days of the week so I say nothing. I've napped through it too.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

"Do you have a flag?"- Eddie Izzard

8 years ago | Likes 600 Dislikes 5

Eddie

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

First time I've seen Eddie 'Iz-Og Man' Izzard quoted on here. Had to go and upvote some of your other stuff to show my appreciation!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No flag no country you can't have one. That's the rules... that I've just made up... and I'm backing it up with this gun

8 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 0

^ Thank you for being here.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

"Dash clever of you!"

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm covered in bees!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm safe from the bees, I'm driving my Lamborghini.. in my mind.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

"I will have the penne arrabiata."

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I<3you lol

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Amazing guy. Saw him in Hamburg, he does his show in seven languages and ran a marathon after a few weeks of training and no sports before.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

So you have to know seven languages to be able to watch his show? Darn it, I only know two...

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

He has a 10 minute french part in his show that I could not really understand, but anyhow it was funny, too.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Which is funny, because I did, and my French is awful! Pas de cheval, beaucoup de glue!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

He can do the whole show in English, French, German and I forgot about the rest. But even as a German I found it most fun in English.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No? Then you're not a real country. You can't have a country if you don't have a flag.

8 years ago | Likes 84 Dislikes 1

And a beer

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Pas de drapeau, pas de pays.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Those are the rules... that I just made up.

8 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

And I'm backing them up with this gun.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

But there are 500 million of us living here!

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I had the same misconception as that guy. Learned in USMC of all places.

8 years ago | Likes 212 Dislikes 10

USMC was correct. Thank you for serving.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 15

I think it applies to state and other not-national flags...

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

The guy was correct per subpoint (c) of the code. Ikea is referencing the internation usage in subpoint (f)

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The national flag is flown higher than state flags.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah i think its only state flags(except texas) that have to be below the us flag

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

All us flags pretty much should. I.e. sports teams, university flags, club flags

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Texas can fly at the same height because it is the only state that was an independent country at one point.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

So was California, Hawaii and Vermont.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

But the Texan annexation was drafted via negotiation that probably specified. Others didn't bother or have a choice.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

(because Texas is another country just playing along with being a state to avoid another civil war.)

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Quick trivia, what are the only two flags that can fly above the US flag?

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

That is actually really interesting.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I can not find this answer, you must enlighten me plz!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Any of them. The flag code was only law from 1942 to 1990. It's now just a set of advisory rules because First Amendment.

8 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 0

I believe it still applies in the military.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well don’t leave us all hanging

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

UN flag at NY HQ and church flag on a ship while church services performed by naval chaplains while at sea. I'm fun at parties...

8 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

there be church flags?

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Without googling I thought it was the Vatican flag.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

The Vatican is just another country, so it's flag should be level.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

So what do you do about a Vatican chaplain liason on a US vessel performing Mass?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No flag our flag flies higher than any other flag, we have on the moon which is higher than any other flag!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

the texas and texas flag?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just looked it up, that's..... Interesting.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Please tell

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Yea I learned it in boy scout. Also saw a post about how a school banned the wearing of clothing that has the flag on it, people were...

8 years ago | Likes 52 Dislikes 7

Hey I learned it in Boy Scouts too!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hopefully they taught you right. The code is talking about the actual flag, not depictions.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Upset about it. I linked them to the exact US Flag Code that prohibits the usage of the flag as clothing or drapery.

8 years ago | Likes 44 Dislikes 11

What about all the flags on clothing at Walmart? Just curious

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Usage of the flag AS clothing, not ON clothing. Dont take an actual flag and use it as a poncho.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Except you just won an Olympic medal?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That only applies to an actual flag. Not flag colored clothes. Those would violate the commercial use clause.

8 years ago | Likes 48 Dislikes 2

The use of an actual flag is defended by the First Amendment as free expression. The code is nothing more than civil guidelines.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yes. But that wasn't the context.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

It prohibits using an ACTUAL US flag as clothing or drapery. Depictions of the flag are ok.

8 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 2

What would Americans wear if depictions were prohibited? Do clothes like that exist down there?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wait wait wait. Does this mean Tomi Lahren's costume is ok but Keith Olbermann's book cover is not?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes, though civilians can't be constitutionally bound to the US Flag code.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The use of an actual flag is defended by the First Amendment as free expression. The code is nothing more than civil guidelines.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What's the difference?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Unless you're in D.C. and/or doing so for commercial purposes. (Probably 'and,' not 'or,' which makes it one of the weirdest caveats).

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Question. If a American flag is all you have to shield your self from weather is it okay to use then?

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Are you in the US military? If not it is unconstitutional to apply the Flag Code to you as a civilian.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

No, you shield the flag.

8 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 1

At that point, do you really give a shit what the flag code says?

8 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

Flag code isn't even law. It's a set of guidelines.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You bought it, it's YOUR flag, do whatever the fuck you want with it.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

As an American...People like that person embarrass the fuck out of me.

8 years ago | Likes 2493 Dislikes 24

"RESPECT THE FLAG!" -dude in flag boxer shorts.

8 years ago | Likes 72 Dislikes 1

[Internal screaming commences]

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

As a human who respects culture but wants peace and ancient territory wars to subside, Nationalism embarrasses the fuck out of me.

8 years ago | Likes 41 Dislikes 5

Agreed.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

They're close.... Its the state flags that can't be flown the same height.

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Majority of people don't even know what the flag code is, and the ones that do tend to mix most of it up.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I'm from Italy, the country is full of idiots as well. Dont worry man.

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

Same here...probably doesn't know the difference between veterans day and memorial day either. 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

And he does at least know of the rule...but it only applies within the U.S. with state flags

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

So he doesn't know the *RULE* he has an idea of it that's wrong on 2 crucial points: 1 applies to state flags, and 2, it's a code, not law.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Admittedly I didn't know it was code not law...kinda wondering if having a light on it is law or cod now too.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Code... everything having to do with display/use etc. is code.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

TBHI know what the Flag Code is and I actually thought that the comment was correct: but it's actually for lesser entities like the states

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 3

what, more than the tantrum in the whitehouse?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Why isnt our flag higher than the others!?!?!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 14

Don't worry about it. We've got those idiots everywhere!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

99% of the flag worship they take part in is actually against the flag code. Basically, they're the ones disrespecting the flag

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They're kinda the same sort of fuckwit who screeches 'SUPPORT OUR TROOPS' but wouldn't piss on an actual homeless vet if they were on fire

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nationalism is good.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 13

No

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Nationalism is good. Patriotism is good too.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Patriotism is fine. Nationalism is responsible for the most vile governments on earth.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You misunderstand what I meant then. The definition of nationalism is patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts. I never once said radical-

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

This is the exact I was looking for, good on you. Be more like this person

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thanks. You're a good person.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Actually in his defense I thought that was protocol as well. Learn new shit everyday right.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It is. Section (c) of the code. Ikea referenced the international section incorrectly.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nice

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We have so many in Britain we're risking financial security leaving the EU

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So that's where we get it from?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But he was actually right. Section (c) states that within the US no flag can be flown at equal height to the US flag. (g) is international

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ditto Australia.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah I agree that person at IKEA is a real embarrassment.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Good

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Isn't it state flags which are supposed to be flown below the country flag?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Also americans like when you pwn idiots publicly on social media +1

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

BORN IN THE USA WWWOOOOOOOTTTTT MERICAAAA

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 8

I’m not sure why American flags fly outside of those types of places to begin with

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

i'm from the UK, we have them here too, you'e not alone :) i have cringed frequently when i was abroad >.<

8 years ago | Likes 44 Dislikes 2

Don't we all

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's especially cringe worthy when they fly the Union flag upside down. It's usually the most "loyal" subjects that do this too.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Isn't that a Mayday signal?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I think so. It's also the signal of "I'm an idiot", especially when the flag is flying upside down on a lamp post in Belfast.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I drive thru a loyalist village to work. In July i counted 36 flags 24 of which where upside down.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You must get embarrassed quite a lot given the percentage in your country that voted for trump..

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

We don't choose the president based off popular votes. We use an outdated and stupid system of electoral votes. Majority may or may not win.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It was about 26% of the population. Still an embarrassingly large minority though.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What's ironic is that nationalists always have similar behaviours and arguments, regardless of nationality.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Every country has that amount of idiots I guess.. some countries seem to have an higher % though.

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

Maybe the same ratio, but def not the same amount

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Culture also decided a lot, do you promote free thought, over zealous nationalism, teach a lot of world history. Education counter idiots.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Usually they just have louder idiots.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Some just have louder ones though...

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As American, I can tell you we are all taught that America is the greatest country in the USA! Also kneeling to the flag is disrespectful.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

And football is a game where you almost never use your feet. It's played not with a ball, but an egg-shaped inflated pig carcass instead.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was being sarcastic. America isn't a country, the USA is. Kneeling is a sign of respect generally. And "Americans" forget these things.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Isn’t being American embarrassing enough?

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 17

No. I love my country, but hate those that run it. Make sense? As people have said, idiots reside everywhere.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Currently? Kind of. Check back in 4 years.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 4

We like to make sure our mistakes stick.... check back in 8 >.>

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

He might make it so that he serves until he dies. Check back in a decade

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Come on everyone, let's help @XRedDragonessX get their fuck back in.

8 years ago | Likes 62 Dislikes 3

It's been handled! Thank ya though :)

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Like the Texans with the lady's Astros hat!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I don't think I should, I'm married.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

As a US military member, I understand the confusion; I was always told that the US Flag is flown higher than other national flags on (1/2)

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

No, that's correct. Paragraph (c) of the code. Ikea reference the international section. The guy was actually right.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

American soil. I am sure I was not the only one and perhaps it is a common misconception or older rule.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Anyway, here's Wonderwall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx1Bh8ZvH84

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

The problem is all of you are the clowns. You embarrass us because you dont know that the Gentleman is correct.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 51

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/4/7 - Subsection C

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 12

Did you even read what you posted? It's on IKEA's right. Like... Jesus Christ dude, it's the first couple sentences.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

i'm not saying your wrong, however it says " No person shall display the flag...." . So does the paragraph apply to a company or not.

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

Technically, in the U.S., A corporation is defined as a person. Its referencing that no harm, no foul if its wrong - act of god

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 16

If wind blew it down. Obviously there are things out of human control.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 9

Every site says that the part that says nation flags should be on different poles and on the same height is the important paragraph.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I dont understand this; "Its referencing that no harm, no foul if its wrong - act of god"

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

No it's not. Do you only do talking points?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

.... no he isn't?

8 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/4/7 - subsection C. Yes. He is.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 13

Fuck you're a moron. Read section G and get schooled by your own source.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Read subsection g

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Subsection g bud

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

But that section doesn't say the flag should be higher...

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

No person shall display the flag of the United Nations or any other national or international flag equal, above,

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 23

best to avoid watching anything to do with your President for the next few years then

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 3

At least he isn’t bowing to every foreign leader like one of our past mistakes did...

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 6

Hey, people are being indicted. We may only have another year. However, if the VP takes his place, expect a religious war over oil.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Which 80% of us will be embarrassed about.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Don't worry, we have those idiots in Sweden as well. It's not country specific <3

8 years ago | Likes 385 Dislikes 7

idk why, but this makes me feel a little better. JUST a little.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes, but ours are advanced. They've been forged by stupid, bred in it, specialized. They're the Cheetahs of stupidity. Fast to the be wrong.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I've yet to meet a person like that here in Sweden, thankfully.

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 2

But we'll figure out a way to v

8 years ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Instructions unclear, got moose stuck in the volvo.

8 years ago | Likes 113 Dislikes 0

That’s actually a pretty common road accident in Scandinavia.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

2016: 5874 moose collisions in Sweden. Deer are worse, 44629.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Deer are not worse! No one probably died as a result of a deer collision...

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Moose are 380-700kg and absolutely massive. Deer are like 10-70kg and brittle as fuck. Deer arent worse.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Snacka om... jag råkade ut för nazist gänget vid gamla stan, absurt nog skrek de efter mig en massa svenska märken på jackor?!

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 3

Va? Vem e å andra sidan förvånad, nassarna blev ju alla tappade när de var små...

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

"GÅS?! TURKBITCH; FJÄLLRÄVEN, HAGLÖFS, HOUDINI!!"

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Haha svårtolkat!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Hahaha va?! Next level kommunikation :D

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Verkligen störd marknadsföring

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Where as in England you could take a shit in the flag and flush it and no one cares because its a piece of clothe.

8 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 4

I'd like to see that my man. Could you do YouTube video?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Normally no one cares in Sweden either, but both countries have a nationalist minority who'd get a fit.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Exactly.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'd care. Flags are not suitable for flushing and you could cause major sewerage issues. You should burn it instead.

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

The British tried to burn an EU flag. They couldn't because of EU fire safety standards.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You can't. According to EU regulations flags must be made of incombustible fabric. Sorry protestors.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

But but ...

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0