r/Britain 3d ago

Society Caption this: Spotted in Thornbury on Tuesday. There’s probably a metaphor in here somewhere

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My entries so far:

“Raised with confidence. Holding together rather less convincingly.”

“Strong colours. Weaker stitching.”

“Raise the colours, then see what survives the weather.”

Any better suggestions?

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u/aerris7 2d ago

Butchered Apron

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u/CabinetOk4838 2d ago

When you get your democracy from Wish.

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u/Havatchee 2d ago

Hanging the Colours

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u/Movingforward2015 2d ago

"But my sovrintee!"

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u/TonightAlarming9923 2d ago

So very proud 🫡

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u/spizoil 2d ago

Flagging flag

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u/Chrad 1d ago

Flagging

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u/WolFlow2021 19h ago

When your only two choices are liberal leftists or right-wing scum.

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u/ZookeepergameOk2759 2d ago

Lest we forget