Message Forum: Re: Red, White and Blue

Re: Red, White and Blue

Posted By: Quartz, on host 66.147.196.132
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at 02:45:19
In Reply To: Red, White and Blue posted by Sigi on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at 12:05:03:

> Anyway, this is somewhat removed from the point of this post, which is to ask: why do so many countries choose red, white and blue as their national colours?

Because they just look good together? (Sorry to ruin your fun.)

> Tokelau (New Zealand flag)

You know, I first read that as 'Tolkienland'. Quite an interesting mental image then came to me, of people in poofy Orc costumes waving to little children and having their pictures taken in front of the Bridge Of Kazad-Dum rollar coaster ride. I suppose Middle-Earth *would* have the New Zealand flag....

Qua "Wanna take your picture with the Aquamaniac, shriek shriek, glub glub?" rtz

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Message:	> > Anyway, this is somewhat removed from the point of this post, which is to ask: why do so many countries choose red, white and blue as their national colours? > > Because they just look good together? (Sorry to ruin your fun.) > > > Tokelau (New Zealand flag) > > You know, I first read that as 'Tolkienland'. Quite an interesting mental image then came to me, of people in poofy Orc costumes waving to little children and having their pictures taken in front of the Bridge Of Kazad-Dum rollar coaster ride. I suppose Middle-Earth would have the New Zealand flag.... > > Qua "Wanna take your picture with the Aquamaniac, shriek shriek, glub glub?" rtz
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