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'''Flag Jacking''' (Pronunciation: flæg-dʒæk-ing) is a Canadian [[Slang]], used for travelers that switch out their own's country flag for a more favorable country’s [[flag]] |
'''Flag Jacking''' (Pronunciation: flæg-dʒæk-ing) is a Canadian [[Slang]], used for travelers that switch out their own's country flag for a more favorable country’s [[flag]] in the region they're traveling in.<ref name="flightnetwork">{{cite web|url = http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/how-to-spot-a-flag-jacker/|title=How to Spot a Flag-Jacker|date=2013-06-26|accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> The thinking is that, by representing a country's flag that is favorable to that region, they will receive friendlier treatment or service. The travelers generally attach flag on their garments or [[backpack]]. Flag Jacking is a verb, analogous to a word or [[phrase]]. The term is primarily used in Canada to identify American Flag Jackers that try to pass themselves off as Canadians when traveling in to other nations.<ref name="huffingtonpost">{{cite web|url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/allison-eberle/flag-jacking-frauds-abroad_b_3512475.html|title=How to Spot Flag-Jacking Frauds Abroad|date=2013-07-01|accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref><ref name="businessinsider">{{cite web|url = http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-appear-canadian-when-traveling-2013-7?op=1|title=11 Ways Americans Can Act Canadian When Traveling Abroad|date=2013-07-29|accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:54, 22 August 2013
Flag Jacking (Pronunciation: flæg-dʒæk-ing) is a Canadian Slang, used for travelers that switch out their own's country flag for a more favorable country’s flag in the region they're traveling in.[1] The thinking is that, by representing a country's flag that is favorable to that region, they will receive friendlier treatment or service. The travelers generally attach flag on their garments or backpack. Flag Jacking is a verb, analogous to a word or phrase. The term is primarily used in Canada to identify American Flag Jackers that try to pass themselves off as Canadians when traveling in to other nations.[2][3]
Origin
The Canadian term was initially coined within the article "How to Spot a Flag Jacker" on 26 June 2013 when it was posted on Flightnetwork.com's blog.[1] The term gained additional popularity after an article published in "How to Spot Flag-Jacking Frauds Abroad" on 1 July 2013 by Huffingtonpost.[2] In the article it was stated that Flag Jacking is a transitory act that corresponds to the vague actions by using a country's flag for creating a false impression of being local. Mentions of Flag Jacking can also be found in the late 1990s and are mentioned in a CNN news where few examples of Flag Jackers are also provided. [4][3]
Identification
CNN, Businessinsider, Huffingtonpost and Flightnetwork have posted on how to identify Flag Jackers through analysis of their body language. According to the 29 July 2013 CNN news, Canadian flight booking website Flightnetwork.com interviewed Mark Bowden, a body language expert to identify true Canadians from Americans who pass themselves off as their neighbors to the north.[4] Bowden gave examples of The Maple-o-gy, Canuck Crinkle, Toque Tilt, Stars and Gripes Forever, The Polka-Loon and American Psycho for identification of flag jackers in Canada.[2][3][5]
See Also
References
- ^ a b "How to Spot a Flag-Jacker". 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ^ a b c "How to Spot Flag-Jacking Frauds Abroad". 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ^ a b c "11 Ways Americans Can Act Canadian When Traveling Abroad". 2013-07-29. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ^ a b "How to pretend you're Canadian when you travel". 2013-07-29. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ^ "11 CNN Gives Tips on How To Be Canadain (Video)". 2013-07-02. Retrieved 2013-08-21.