NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang thinks it’s time for his alleged hometown to have a new flag that doesn’t trace its origin to the Dutch founding of the “New Netherland” colony in 1624:
This has been the flag of New York City since 1915. The colors are based on the Dutch Prince’s flag on the right. The seal is old. @CoreyinNYC proposed having a new flag designed by artists in New York as a symbol of civic pride. I like the idea of a more modern flag for NYC. pic.twitter.com/xm6cAJNbYh
— Andrew Yang???? (@AndrewYang) February 1, 2021
Do the Mets and Knicks have to change their uniforms, too?
If people were wondering where the Knicks and Mets colors come from, this is it. I think we should be open to a new design.
— Andrew Yang???? (@AndrewYang) February 1, 2021
He’s asking for people to submit their own designs, which always goes well:
If you’d like to submit a personal design for a new NYC flag you can do so at yangfornydesign@gmail.com – we’ll post the most interesting ones with your approval. You can also just post to this thread if you want to be social and casual. ??
— Andrew Yang???? (@AndrewYang) February 1, 2021
And this is straight-up hilarious:
I confess that when I think about the people of New York City the Dutch are not the first group that springs to mind.
— Andrew Yang???? (@AndrewYang) February 1, 2021
It’s like he just visited New York City for the first time and now he wants to share it with everyone:
It's like this guy's never been to NYC. https://t.co/RzFvp4lBlL
— Joshua Holland (@JoshuaHol) February 3, 2021
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So many places have a Dutch origin:
When you've never heard of the Broncks. Or Haarlem https://t.co/fWPCaBfpRB
— Jessica?? (@jessicashortall) February 1, 2021
It’s cancel culture, we tell ‘ya:
I don’t have a strong opinion about the flag, but I would note that canceling the Dutch is a New York tradition going back almost 350 years. https://t.co/W8uvnNEuI0
— Josh Barro (@jbarro) February 3, 2021
Maybe he just hates the Dutch?
https://t.co/bUFT4Rr3Cg pic.twitter.com/6kRcRipX1D
— Brandon Hardin (@hardin) February 3, 2021
Dutch people, go get him:
I am a Dutch person living in NYC and you follow me so…..idk ?♀️
p.s. I like the original flag. Let's cherish history and build from there… I love a bit of history. Thanks for educating people about the origins of NYC! There are still a lot of dutchies in NYC! ???
— Lonneke (@LonnekeEngel) February 1, 2021
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We have no idea why New Yorkers aren’t totally sold on mayoral hopeful Andrew Yang, do you? https://t.co/z4FVqiXf5r
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) January 15, 2021
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