once photographs begin circulating online.
One unusual vehicle can be photographed and shared thousands of times.
Other people see it, understand the symbolism, and decide to adopt it themselves.
Eventually, something that was once rare can become a recognizable visual form of expression.
This is one reason unusual flag displays can suddenly appear to be much more common than they were before.
Does an upside-down flag violate the law?
The answer depends on the specific flag, location, and circumstances.
Flag etiquette and legal rules are not necessarily the same thing.
