Flag waver

A man vigorously engaged in literal flag waving at a protest

A flag waver may refer to:

• A metaphoric description of exaggerated patriotism. The term Flag waving often refers to individuals and groups whom rely upon techniques of promoting ideologies by stating that the ideologies are essentially patriotic, and that opposition to the ideologies is unpatriotic. Merriam Webster dictionary defines flag waving as a: "passionate appeal to patriotic or partisan sentiment: chauvinism". In this context, the term is usually an insult or accusation of excessive patriotism, or flamboyant patriotism, or deception. The term can be used as a compliment for genuine nationalistic pride, although the use of the term in this way is uncommon.

• The section of a piece of music which is meant to excite and invigorate the audience. It is generally the final refrain. It is also meant to showcase a band or orchestra's technical skill.

See also

• Bandwagon effect
• False dilemma, an informal fallacy in which only two alternatives are considered.
• Herd behavior
• Meme
• Moral panic
• Nationalism
• You're either with us, or against us, used to polarize situations and concepts and limit ideology to two choices.
• waving the bloody shirt

References

n/a. "Flag waving", Grove Music Online, ed. L. Macy (accessed August 25, 2006), grovemusic.com (subscription access).