During a press conference today, Sean Spicer took to the podium rocking the customary American flag pin. However, the walking SNL material-generator immediately had everyone talking as everyone, but Spicer, noticed the flag was upside down.
It wasn’t until a Fox News reporter pointed out the mistake that Spicer quickly fixed the issue, but as many know, the internet moves quickly.
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.@PressSec Sean Spicer fixes flag pin after @Omarosa delivers note to podium. Watch LIVE on C-SPAN3 https://t.co/OB60zuQzXH pic.twitter.com/9J0hlEBYxu
— CSPAN (@cspan) March 10, 2017
While some would call it a simple mistake, others are saying it is a discreet cry for help for Trump’s press secretary.
If you’ve seen House of Cards on Netflix, then you know an upside down flag is a sign of distress, meant to signal that something is wrong and help is needed. So when people saw Spicer sporting the flag upside down, they saw it as a cry for help. While others took it a different way.
But whatever reaction the people had, you know it’s bound to be interesting when Twitter is involved.
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Spicer’s flag pin is upside down…
— Jordan Uhl (@JordanUhl) March 10, 2017
….it’s a cry for help! pic.twitter.com/7uWj9tnAHE
Sean Spicer wearing pin upside down was completely appropriate given how this Presser went. https://t.co/FcUEoUZyhr pic.twitter.com/HCbfx6GtQM
— Girls Really Rule. (@girlsreallyrule) March 10, 2017
I’m not certain, but I’d wager Sean Spicer’s upside down flag pin was a secret cry for help. @PressSec we can help, you just gotta open up. pic.twitter.com/SBZDfCrsbQ
— Matthew D. Dho (@MattDho) March 10, 2017
Sean Spicer’s flag pin was just upside down.
— Steve Kopack (@SteveKopack) March 10, 2017
Reporter asks if it is a distress call.
Spicer says he’s fine. pic.twitter.com/jbHOv43Rdv
UPSIDE DOWN FLAG PIN! SPICER IS COMPROMISED! INITIATE OPERATION SPICER EVAC!!! pic.twitter.com/7Ujd4sb4eR
— Rex Huppke (@RexHuppke) March 10, 2017
Sean Spicer wearing his flag pin upside down is the most accurate representation of this presidency I’ve seen so far
— Dakota Driver (@dakota_driver7) March 10, 2017
Not surprised Spicer didn’t know his pin was upside down, it’s hard to see with his head so far up Trump’s ass #PressBriefing pic.twitter.com/APqcTEMTnm
— Alt Fed Employee (@Alt_FedEmployee) March 10, 2017
Sean Spicer’s American flag pin was upside down.
— Jake Vig (@Jake_Vig) March 10, 2017
Interesting theory being explored: He’s a complete and total idiot.
Spicer had his USA pin upside down today, 3 options
— Equality Matters (@LiberalPod) March 10, 2017
1 administration are idiots
2 he’s trapped and wants out
3 subtle jab at our democracy
Your loyalty has not gone unnoticed. https://t.co/ba1kz1yvXF
— House of Cards (@HouseofCards) March 10, 2017
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