Yeah, well I lived in Virginia for 20 years and was always inquisitive. I was also much more fascinated with naked women back then so combine the two and it was a perfect WTF moment (WTF not having been invented just yet).
The wiki note (joke) that Sic Semper Tyrannis stood for "Get your foot off my neck" was definitely popular. Since it's the only state flag that has nudity, the other joke was that the fellas who designed it were probably drunk at the time.
Hi, I'm Miss Cellania. Thank you for reading this week's Fun With Flags. Tune in next week when we feature the State Flag of Virginia, which depicts a half-naked Virgin standing on a dead king. Sic Semper Tyrannis!
Gotta admit - a couch is not the first thing I thought of when I read your comment. And I grew up on the Canadian border. Chesterfield's were, I believe, a silly millimeter longer. . . :)
Back in their college days, Darius Rucker knew a couple of kids who were friends; one who had owl-like eyes and the other puffy cheeks. Every time they were seen together someone would go: "Here comes Hootie and the Blowfish." Thus was born a really bad band name - which Darius kind of regrets because he ain't Hootie. . .
It's a tool. I find it to be quite useful. It is becoming rife with Facebook like posts - political and stoopid humor - especially since Microsoft took over - and there's plenty of complaining. But I just filter that stuff out and it works for me.
I guess in 2008 this may have been necessary for them to grow, but not any more. LinkedIn's been doing this for years. Based on connection inter-relationships and what one 'likes' or comments on I imagine. I find it kind of fun to click on My Network every once in a while and see what PYMK pops up. Since I keep my network professional and currently relevant, I don't need to connect with blasts from the past or bother someone outside a degree or two of separation.
Good indication of how Facebook's kind of lost control and become this all-consuming monster. . .
Chip-chip-chip-chip-cheep-cheep! Drop the bomb, man!
The Vice article was the best link: "But the real game changer was the steam-powered vibrator." I'll bet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_and_seal_of_Virginia
The wiki note (joke) that Sic Semper Tyrannis stood for "Get your foot off my neck" was definitely popular. Since it's the only state flag that has nudity, the other joke was that the fellas who designed it were probably drunk at the time.
Good indication of how Facebook's kind of lost control and become this all-consuming monster. . .
They also make a great side dish. Cook the noodles, drain well, stir in the spice packet.