Submitted by munilotthug t3_10fsquc in tifu
g7luiz t1_j4zyf9l wrote
Why a 48 flag though? Are Hawaii and Alaska a joke to you?
MansfromDaVinci t1_j4zz08w wrote
history teacher.
g7luiz t1_j4zz3ab wrote
I definitely missed that. Makes a bit more sense. Thanks hahah
RicLan26 t1_j50fmeu wrote
That de-escalated quickly 😂
AholeBrock t1_j50i7my wrote
You saw the switchblade extend and retract back into it's handle in under a minute and now they are high fiving and playing volleyball
g7luiz t1_j514zz7 wrote
TIFU by not reading an original post more closely lol
micahfett t1_j51csho wrote
You're not the only one, amigo
sasafracas t1_j508lnz wrote
I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missour-ah!
RandoCalrissian11 t1_j50ld3v wrote
I want to know too. I get he’s a history teacher, but why the 48?
JAT619 t1_j50t3rn wrote
Just wait until you hear about one of the flags that had 13 stars
RandoCalrissian11 t1_j5147bw wrote
Multiple flags had 13 stars.
S2R2 t1_j53ej1y wrote
The one with the 15 stripes is my favorite historical flag
Daqpanda t1_j50rsn1 wrote
There weren't always 50 states, and it's fun to see the transitions of our nations flag. We've had a couple along the way.
AccomplishedRow6685 t1_j513tqs wrote
See?! Even flags transition! Take that, JK Rowling!
RandoCalrissian11 t1_j514443 wrote
I agree, but just curious why the 48. The Betsy Ross or one of the lessor known flags would seem more appropriate. Even the Gasden Flag would be a great flag with much more history than the 48.
munilotthug OP t1_j518ixr wrote
It is an original 48 star. It is tough finding real ones rather than reproductions. Try finding a real 49 star flag. There was only like a nine month period that the US had 49 states so they are quite rare and pricey.
RandoCalrissian11 t1_j51bdkr wrote
Ahhh. See. That’s what I wanted to know. That’s awesome. You can get the reproductions all day, but to have one from the era is sweet.
Daqpanda t1_j514ak1 wrote
Maybe they're into niche things? I didn't even know there was a flag with 48, and I could see it being neat to have one, and know the story behind it.
g7luiz t1_j514l3y wrote
Yeah, that adds up. It’s a nice conversation starter, I guess (if you’re into history and flags and that kind of thing).
[deleted] t1_j51qywn wrote
Aren’t they a joke to all of you? You guys have some weird rules for people under your rule.
richard_stank t1_j52bpm7 wrote
It’s the territories that are a joke. And Wyoming.
bloveddemon t1_j51e8zl wrote
Yes. Haha, alaska, still funny.
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