You might need a white flag after you have run your idea up a flagpole.
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The name of the holiday comes from the English language expression, run it up a flagpole and see if anyone salutes it, which means putting new ideas and ventures to test and to see if they gain acceptance and popularity, just like a flag would have respect by people saluting it.
Advertising Term
It is commonly used in advertising and is a popular phrase in the United States. The day encourages people to be creative and to implement their ideas.
How to Celebrate?
- Have a great idea? Run it by your friends and family to hear what they think.
- Want a style makeover? This may be the day to do it - ask your closest friends what you think of your new style.
- Want to start a new business? Go out and do your market research today.
Did You Know…
…that the world’s highest free-standing flagpole is located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan? Standing at 541 feet (165 meters), the flagpole is known as the Dushanbe Flagpole.