Traditionally, flying the national flag inverted vertically is a sign of distress, most often that of operating under duress.
Letting fly the sheet of a flag hoist, that is to fly by the top corner (canton) only, is the traditional signal of the approach of an enemy fleet.
Any flag upside down depicts disrespect and egocentrism. It is not a vehicle for personal protest because it does not belong to any individual.
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No. Some people may think that, and it may show simple ignorance of the flag in question. For example the British flag, the Union Flag commonly aka the Union Jack, has a right-way up but the difference is quite subtle so easy to confuse. The flying of a flag upside down is an old, international sign of distress, originating from the days of sailing ships.
It is a sign of distress. There are quite a few comments on Google.com that the country is in distress so people are flying the flag upside down.
it means that the place where the flag is hung is in a time of distress
The Flag is hung to show that we care about our country and the soldiers that give their lifes to us and the U.S. That's why we hang the flag.
That the person(s) in question are in distress, or extreme danger. Also can be used to convey a need for immediate help or assistance.
-U.S. flag code section 8
it means distress or protest.
It is considered by many people that flying an American flag upside down is a form of desecration against the country. However, this is not an illegal act. Flying the American flag upside down is actually a sign of distress and is treated in such a manner.
no that's impossible sorry
One's head will definitely explode if they hang upside for too long, too long being three days.
福 [fú]They usually hang it upside down so it can bring them luck.
With the Star field on the left
Illegal immigrants hang the US flag upside down as an act of defiance and protest. They do this when they want a law or ordinance changed so that it will benefit them.
It is considered by many people that flying an American flag upside down is a form of desecration against the country. However, this is not an illegal act. Flying the American flag upside down is actually a sign of distress and is treated in such a manner.
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Usually, no.Vampire bats do hang upside down, all bats do.
They do.
Hang upside down technology comes in different forms. Different places sell inversion tables or upside down chairs. There are stores online for the inversion tables and Wal-Mart even has a hang upside down chair for sale.
David Blaine will hang upside down for 60 hours for his "Dive of Death."
No it is not normal for a praying mantis to hang upside down
you sure can.
They don't.
They hang ks upside down in baseball to show that the batter was struck out without swinging the bat
No some moths go on the ground and most caterpillars hang upside down and some stay on the ground