What's with all the Union Jacks in the trailer?

Discussion in 'Star Trek Movies: Kelvin Universe' started by I am not Spock, Feb 4, 2013.

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  1. TommyR01D

    TommyR01D Captain Captain

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    Would it be impossible for someone to fly the flag incorrectly IN-UNIVERSE.

    Even today, the British aren't so obsessed with their flag as Americans are, and since the Union Flag is nearly symmetrical it's much harder to spot.
     
    TommyR01D, Mar 23, 2013
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  2. Nerys Myk

    Nerys Myk A Spock and a smile Premium Member

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    Clearly not on reading the post above his.
     
    Nerys Myk, Mar 23, 2013
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  3. Therin of Andor

    Therin of Andor Admiral Moderator

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    The small print along the bottom of each flag says: "If you can read this, the flag is right way up."
     
    Therin of Andor, Mar 23, 2013
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  4. YellowSubmarine

    YellowSubmarine Vice Admiral Admiral

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    My money is on states leaving the United States of America, the European Union, the Union of South African Nations, the Arab League, and other such organisations with shabby cotton flags to join United Earth who offered them proper CGI holoflags.
     
    YellowSubmarine, Mar 23, 2013
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  5. Belnahua

    Belnahua Cadet Newbie

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    So what we've learnt is :-

    It's called the Union Flag
    It's upside down (a sign of distress)
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    Alex Salmond didn't win Scottish Independence in 2014!:p
     
    Belnahua, Apr 1, 2013
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  6. TommyR01D

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    Good. I'm glad they didn't go the same way that Doctor Who did in "The Beast Below" (they should have added a line to say that the Scottish ship exploded upon launch).

    What interests me is how much of 23rd century London they will show. If Westminster has survived, does a Parliament still meet there? Likewise for Buckingham Palace (and I bet Charles STILL isn't king!)
     
    TommyR01D, Apr 7, 2013
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  7. The Wormhole

    The Wormhole Fleet Admiral Admiral

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    What else do you expect now the show has a Scottish showrunner (who wrote that episode)?
     
    The Wormhole, Apr 8, 2013
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