Why Doug Likes the American Flag

Red, White, and Blue — But Mostly Red

The American flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the world, and Doug has strong opinions about it. The flag brings together three colors — red, white, and blue — each carrying its own meaning. But not all colors are created equal.

The Stars

Fifty stars, one for every state in the union. Doug loves the stars. Arranged in neat alternating rows against a field of deep blue, they represent unity out of diversity — fifty different places, fifty different stories, all on the same flag. There is something satisfying about the precision of it.

The Red Stripes

Of the thirteen stripes, seven are red — and those are the ones that matter. Red stands for valor and hardiness. The red stripes are bold, vivid, and impossible to ignore. They give the flag its energy. Doug appreciates a stripe that commits.

A Word About White

White represents purity and innocence, which is fine in theory. But between the stars and the red stripes, the white stripes are honestly a little plain. They serve their purpose — contrast, balance, negative space — but nobody is hanging a flag for the white parts. Doug respects the white stripes. He just does not get excited about them.

All Together

Red, white, and blue. Bold, plain, and everything in between. Whatever your favorite color on the flag, it is the combination that makes it unmistakable. Doug just thinks the red and the stars carry most of the weight.