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Equisilus · 09-08-2008, 09:46 PM

Out of curiosity, why the use of the odd symbol

representing the Canadian flag (for instance, on your front page next to some of the Blu-ray releases). Does it have some meaning to anyone? Here's the info on the proper Canadian flag, if anyone is interested.

arush5268d · 09-08-2008, 09:48 PM

I looked at that link you provided.....it seems to be the exact same as what we have on this page.

dialog_gvf · 09-08-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Equisilus

Out of curiosity, why the use of the odd symbol

representing the Canadian flag (for instance, on your front page next to some of the Blu-ray releases). Does it have some meaning to anyone? Here's the info on the proper Canadian flag, if anyone is interested.

I think it is supposed to be a flag waving, and hence there is a bulge and a shadow.

The main problem is it seems to be 2:3 instead of 1:2.

I imagine Americans would be p!ssed if someone cramned Old Glory onto a 2:3 fabric, but Canadians seems to ignore a messed up flag. The Chinese used a 2:3 at the Olympics and so did the medal standings on CBC's own site.

Gary

Equisilus · 09-08-2008, 11:07 PM

Hmm. Ah, I think I see the problem. Take a look at the image that's in the title bar of the page I linked to. You'll see what I expected the flag to look like when in miniature. If you zoom in on the flag used on this site, you'll see the obvious difference.

It's only going to be noticeable to folks from Canada, and it's not a big deal (although I suppose if I was the strict patriotic sort, it would be). It definitely looks odd, though.

And yes...it is squished!

Deciazulado · 09-09-2008, 02:27 AM

You mean, that the leaf is not of the right shape?

silversnake · 09-09-2008, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Equisilus

Out of curiosity, why the use of the odd symbol

representing the Canadian flag (for instance, on your front page next to some of the Blu-ray releases). Does it have some meaning to anyone? Here's the info on the proper Canadian flag, if anyone is interested.

on the front page i think it's just to show that it's a Canadian release since Amelie poulain was released by the TVA studios in Canada

jw · 09-09-2008, 04:29 AM

Slackr89 · 09-09-2008, 05:46 AM

^^ ya i always thought it was just a wavy effect. i dont think it matters too much, everyone can tell it's the Canadian Flag.

iceman · 09-09-2008, 11:39 AM

Yes, it is a wavy flag

And for technical- and visual design reasons, all country flags are the same size (18x12), while in reality there are a lot of different shapes. So we don't have an "agenda" or hate Canada or something

Actually Canada has gotten some love lately and will get more

Josh · 09-09-2008, 11:50 AM

We have ways of making you pronounce the letter O!

arush5268d · 09-09-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

We have ways of making you pronounce the letter O!

Show me your "O" face

Blu Kreme · 09-09-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

I think it is supposed to be a flag waving, and hence there is a bulge and a shadow.

The main problem is it seems to be 2:3 instead of 1:2.

I imagine Americans would be p!ssed if someone cramned Old Glory onto a 2:3 fabric, but Canadians seems to ignore a messed up flag. The Chinese used a 2:3 at the Olympics and so did the medal standings on CBC's own site.

Gary

What's the big deal? Clearly it's a "waving Canadian flag". If it was "Old Glory" I am sure it would look the same and honestly, I could care less what a little itty bitty flag on the interwebs looks like.

dialog_gvf · 09-09-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

^^^ The proper 1:2 flag.

1/4 wide red + 1/2 wide white square w/maple leaf + 1/4 wide red

The squish messes up the maple leaf. Usually, the maple leaf is shrunk to keep its proportions on a 2:3. But, I find 2:3 makes the flag look wierd, and have always prefered the proper proportions.

Gary

Equisilus · 09-09-2008, 11:12 PM

Sorry, the issue for me wasn't the sizing (although that's off too). It was the leaf that looked odd. Guess it's just me, though. It's not an

and I don't want to

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

so I'll just

09-08-2008, 09:46 PM	#1
Equisilus Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Canada DVD collection:10	Canadian Flag Out of curiosity, why the use of the odd symbol representing the Canadian flag (for instance, on your front page next to some of the Blu-ray releases). Does it have some meaning to anyone? Here's the info on the proper Canadian flag, if anyone is interested.

09-09-2008, 04:29 AM	#7
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	I imagine that was the effect

09-09-2008, 11:12 PM	#14
Equisilus Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Canada DVD collection:10	Sorry, the issue for me wasn't the sizing (although that's off too). It was the leaf that looked odd. Guess it's just me, though. It's not an and I don't want to so I'll just

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09-08-2008, 09:48 PM	#2
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I looked at that link you provided.....it seems to be the exact same as what we have on this page.

09-08-2008, 11:07 PM	#4
Equisilus Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Canada DVD collection:10	Hmm. Ah, I think I see the problem. Take a look at the image that's in the title bar of the page I linked to. You'll see what I expected the flag to look like when in miniature. If you zoom in on the flag used on this site, you'll see the obvious difference. It's only going to be noticeable to folks from Canada, and it's not a big deal (although I suppose if I was the strict patriotic sort, it would be). It definitely looks odd, though. And yes...it is squished!

09-09-2008, 02:27 AM	#5
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7044 DVD collection:4040	You mean, that the leaf is not of the right shape?

09-09-2008, 05:46 AM	#8
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	^^ ya i always thought it was just a wavy effect. i dont think it matters too much, everyone can tell it's the Canadian Flag.

09-09-2008, 11:39 AM	#9
iceman Developer Top contributor Member since:May 2003 Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:121 DVD collection:26 MA collection:1 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:10 iTunes music:2 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:1	Yes, it is a wavy flag And for technical- and visual design reasons, all country flags are the same size (18x12), while in reality there are a lot of different shapes. So we don't have an "agenda" or hate Canada or something Actually Canada has gotten some love lately and will get more

09-09-2008, 11:50 AM	#10
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	We have ways of making you pronounce the letter O!

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