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Have you ever tried to buy a Bills flag (charging Buffalo logo) where the Buffalo is facing forward? It seems that on all the flags I can find, the Buffalo is facing backwards when the wind is blowing. 

 

I find this really strange. 

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21 minutes ago, Tony P said:

 

Ok. I get that it can probably be jury-rigged. But part of my point is that it should be facing the other way in the first place.


type in www.google.com

 

then type in

Buffalo Bills Flag.  
 

search 🔍 
 

it’s not rocket science 🧪 🧫  🧬


The rings belong on the ASS end

 

There is one that the pole is horizontal so the only way for it to be backwards is if you F it up.  
 

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12 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

WTF is with WTH?

 

https://www.amazon.com/buffalo-bills-flag/s?k=buffalo+bills+flag

 

They all seem to have the eyelets at the back 


Yeah, I think that’s the overwhelming / standard way that graphic designers do that.

 

TonyP, just to be clear, you’re looking for one where the buffalo is headed into the flagpole? That would be like putting in a newspaper photo (I did copy editor / layout focus in j-school) or a FB picture that looks toward the left — off the page — and that just isn’t done as it looks extremely odd for visual flow. … In this case, it would be that the buffalo is free to run to the right, rather than the flagpole blocking its way. … It’s almost akin to asking / wanting the US flag to have the blue field of stars on the top outer edge when facing right; a lot of people are sometimes confused when they see the flag 🇺🇸 inverted horizontally on police / military uniforms when that badge is on the right shoulder, but it’s because the field of stars are always supposed to lead the way.

 

As Simon suggested, if it bothers you that much, grab a grommet set. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 

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57 minutes ago, Tony P said:

Have you ever tried to buy a Bills flag (charging Buffalo logo) where the Buffalo is facing forward? It seems that on all the flags I can find, the Buffalo is facing backwards when the wind is blowing. 

 

I find this really strange. 

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I would consider the photo you attached to be the "correct" way to do it.

 

The bison is charging with the wind.

 

It would look "backward" to me if he was heading the opposite way, charging toward the flag pole.

 

I would imagine this is why all the flags out there are designed this way--it's the way that makes sense!

 

 

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1 hour ago, Tony P said:

Have you ever tried to buy a Bills flag (charging Buffalo logo) where the Buffalo is facing forward? It seems that on all the flags I can find, the Buffalo is facing backwards when the wind is blowing. 

 

I find this really strange. 

Bills flag.jpg

 

Looks pretty normal to me.

 

 

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2 hours ago, MrEpsYtown said:

Your point is valid, but I don’t think the children in the sweatshops know/care which way the Buffalo is supposed to face. 

Ahhh....Oxford Pennant in downtown Buffalo makes Bills Flags, Banners etc.  The employees even had a non game day event at the stadium last  fall to commemorate those items.  No sweat shop, they are a good employers.  I think maybe about 50 folks.  I have a relative who works there so I am aware.  I don't think they have a company storefront however, but I could be wrong on that.  They are right downtown!  (I know, who knew!)

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5 hours ago, Tuco said:

 

Looks pretty normal to me.

 

 

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4 hours ago, Motorin' said:

It would be pretty weird if the Buffalo was charging in the opposite direction.

 

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But what about when the players are going right to left?🤣

 

 

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36 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

 

But what about when the players are going right to left?🤣

 

 

It's a flag. Every flag in the world is designed, and modeled, with the pole and eyelets to the left. And every image of the current Bills logo is the bison facing right. If you put a Bills logo on a flag the bison faces right when the pole is on the left. There is nothing backwards about the flag in the OP.

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7 hours ago, Tony P said:

Have you ever tried to buy a Bills flag (charging Buffalo logo) where the Buffalo is facing forward? It seems that on all the flags I can find, the Buffalo is facing backwards when the wind is blowing. 

 

I find this really strange. 

Bills flag.jpg

 

Perhaps you should move to a different hemisphere?     🤷‍♂️

 

You made me look at my flag. The buffalo is heading OUT, as it should be. I have no desire to look like Rex’s truck! 

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28 minutes ago, Tuco said:

It's a flag. Every flag in the world is designed, and modeled, with the pole and eyelets to the left. And every image of the current Bills logo is the bison facing right. If you put a Bills logo on a flag the bison faces right when the pole is on the left. There is nothing backwards about the flag in the OP.

Not if the other side is the flag is reversed.  Then it's always facing the same direction. 

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33 minutes ago, Tuco said:

It's a flag. Every flag in the world is designed, and modeled, with the pole and eyelets to the left. And every image of the current Bills logo is the bison facing right. If you put a Bills logo on a flag the bison faces right when the pole is on the left. There is nothing backwards about the flag in the OP.

 

You are half correct. If I look from one side, the eyelets are on the left. If I take a few steps and look again from the other side, the eyelets are on the right. Spooky, I know! 

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3 minutes ago, without a drought said:

The one I bought, it looks like the buffalo is dead. He's lying on his back with all 4 legs pointing up in the air. It doesn't seem like it would make any difference which way he's facing. Dead is dead.

I believe that means he's in distress.

 

Just take it out back in the lawn and put two in the head.  It's the right thing to do. 

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5 minutes ago, without a drought said:

The one I bought, it looks like the buffalo is dead. He's lying on his back with all 4 legs pointing up in the air. It doesn't seem like it would make any difference which way he's facing. Dead is dead.

there were t shirt designs like this available back in the day. I love this shirt 🙂 Im guessing vintage

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6 minutes ago, without a drought said:

The one I bought, it looks like the buffalo is dead. He's lying on his back with all 4 legs pointing up in the air. It doesn't seem like it would make any difference which way he's facing. Dead is dead.

Drunk homey...DRUNK not Dead hahahaa

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4 hours ago, The Wiz said:

Not if the other side is the flag is reversed.  Then it's always facing the same direction. 

Right. Show me a flag where the other side is reversed.

4 hours ago, Augie said:

 

You are half correct. If I look from one side, the eyelets are on the left. If I take a few steps and look again from the other side, the eyelets are on the right. Spooky, I know! 

 

If you take a few steps and look at the other side,m then you are no longer looking at the flag the way it's designed and presented. If you look at any flag anywhere, it's made to look at from the "front" side, with the eyelets and pole on the left. Every flag is the opposite if you look at it from the other side.

 

There is nothing backwards about the flag in the OP.

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11 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

I would consider the photo you attached to be the "correct" way to do it.

 

The bison is charging with the wind.

 

It would look "backward" to me if he was heading the opposite way, charging toward the flag pole.

 

I would imagine this is why all the flags out there are designed this way--it's the way that makes sense!

 

 

The charging Buffalo facing into the wind toward the flag pole would look completely stupid.  Exactly why all flags are designed this way.....goodnight. 

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5 hours ago, Augie said:

 

Perhaps you should move to a different hemisphere?     🤷‍♂️

 

You made me look at my flag. The buffalo is heading OUT, as it should be. I have no desire to look like Rex’s truck! 


Rex’s truck is the very thought that came to me….. a bad memory! 😫

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