Geez, all those "National _____ Day" holidays are an entirely different beast! National Ice Cream Day (some time in March?), National Library Week (in April, I think), National Make Up a National Day Day (Feb. 30th?)...
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Geez, all those "National _____ Day" holidays are an entirely different beast! National Ice Cream Day (some time in March?), National Library Week (in April, I think), National Make Up a National Day Day (Feb. 30th?)...
You started it!!! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by sith_killer_99
Anyway, I did split off that flag-burning conversation into the Pit:
http://forums.sirstevesguide.com/showthread.php?t=38266
But I still suspect flag day is less recognized in our nation than groundhog's day. :p
Actually, I may have started "it" with my submitting this as a new thread... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by JediTricks
Sadly, you are probably correct. See your shadow, make the news. Flags just aren't "newsworthy," I guess. :(
Unless some "un-american" isn't wearing lapel pin. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bel-Cam Jos
Bann'd!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bel-Cam Jos
I still say a holiday based on the adoption of a symbol is pretty much destined to be ignored.Quote:
Sadly, you are probably correct. See your shadow, make the news. Flags just aren't "newsworthy," I guess. :(
Right, like Christmas or Hanukkah.. Ooops, sorry, JK by the way. I get what you mean, the symbol is not as important as the thing itself.Quote:
I still say a holiday based on the adoption of a symbol is pretty much destined to be ignored.
Flag day is the celebration of the adoption of a symbol, doesn't that seem a little convoluted?
All those parade watchers and participants in the rain and wind 'round here in LA and SoCal are showing why MLK Jr. Day is quite appreciated. :yes:
Nothing says equality like Mattress, Linen, and Patio furniture sales.
Yes, but everyone gets the same low, low price. Would that have been true before MLK?Quote:
Originally Posted by pbarnard