[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

Is it sad that the only reason I know it is because of Sheldon Cooper's Fun with Flags?

And vexillology is mentioned in a New York Times story today on a possible new flag for New Zealand: Maybe One Less Union Jack.

While some critics are dubious about using a sports symbol [a silver fern on a black field is a popular alternative suggestion to the current flag, the silver fern being a national symbol used by national sports teams]—arguing that a country needs a flag, not a logo—The Herald was on the mark when it urged Mr. Key in an editorial to go bold and not leave momentous aesthetic decisions in the hands of a committee of politicians. “The selection of a design to be put before the public should not made by senior ministers,” the editorial said. “It should be entrusted to a panel of vexillologists, artists and designers.” That makes sense. For practitioners of vexillology — the study of flags — an opportunity like this does not come often, and they are surely eager to make the most of it.

For reference, the current New Zealand flag:



and the silver fern flag:



Now, back to our regularly scheduled thread on hobbies.

Originally Posted by honeychile

Stuffed eggs, though...!

You need to check out the new Food Network Magazine. It has 50 deviled egg recipes. I really want to try the beef and horseradish one.