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# Flags don't have a 'way around'
but the italian flag is green nearest the pole.
(, Thu 2 Nov 2006, 23:14, archived)
# bothered.
(, Thu 2 Nov 2006, 23:15, archived)
# If you're bothered enough to be pedant
then you are bothered enough to be pedanted at.

If you don't like the heat then may I suggest adjusting the thermostat or, perhaps, wearing less layers?
(, Thu 2 Nov 2006, 23:20, archived)
# i wasn't being a pedant
i was being a smartarse.
(, Thu 2 Nov 2006, 23:24, archived)
# the other way round*
means vice versa, the other way (of two possible ways).

A flag can be attached to a mast in several ways, but only one is correct (unless is hoisted vertically). For the italian flag, the green should be on the mast side, and not the other way round.


*which is as correct as around, or about
(, Thu 2 Nov 2006, 23:33, archived)
# I'm sorry,
Are you agreeing with me?
(, Thu 2 Nov 2006, 23:39, archived)