"The most common iteration of the straight Pride flag is just a flag consisting of black and white horizontal bars, a copy of the Pride flag but stripped of meaning."
"The 'straight' Pride flag was created as a direct attempt to mimic and troll the Pride flag, serving as a countermovement to LGBTQ+ Pride."
The existence of a 'straight' Pride flag highlights a countermovement to LGBTQ+ Pride. Although not recognized officially, it attempts to mock the colorful inclusive flags like the Progress Pride flag. Featuring black and white stripes, it lacks the flair of LGBTQ+ symbols and has been adopted by certain political groups as a response to the legalization of same-sex marriage. The flag aims to imitate the Pride flag, stripping it of its significance, which has raised discussions around its appropriateness and intentions.
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