What does it mean when you hang the state flag upside down?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

it means that the place where the flag is hung is in a time of distress

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

it means distress or protest.