>>14278709Close. Grandfather was assistant staff to a foreign ambassador during the Cold War. Don't know if it's still the case, but that shit used to be in the orientation material of "Don't cause an international incident" by drawing unnecessary attention to yourself.
He had a strong hatred for people that used flags as capes (really bringing them to sports in general, but that one in particular set him off). "It's not a toy or a uniform, it's a flag. Stop acting like a cartoon."