20.7M views · Apr 2, 2023 · 18:53 · 1 HN recommender · 5 mentions · discussed 2023–2026
CGP Grey discusses flag design principles and grades flags, following the Minnesota state flag redesign. It argues for simple, distinctive flags.
Why Hacker News points people here: Linked whenever flag redesigns come up, and credited as hugely influential on how people think about flag design.
“This one video has had more influance on flag design than any written editorial.”HN comment, 2026
“This one video has had more influance on flag design than any written editorial.”
Hugely influential on flag design
An article about flag design but no mention of CGP Grey? This one video has had more influance on flag design than any written editorial. this video
“here [1] is a video of CGP Grey grading US flags.”
CGP Grey grades US state flags
On a related topic, here [1] is a video of CGP Grey grading US flags. My flag Wyoming gets an F in the S tier. But I am happy he wants to retire here. [Spoiler] Utah is one of 4 states that gets the highest grade. [1] - this video [video][19 mins]
“Obligatory link to CGP Grey's grading of the quality of all U.S. state flags”
CGP Grey grades quality of US state flags
Obligatory link to CGP Grey's grading of the quality of all U.S. state flags: this video Also, a more recent video about Minnesota's new flag: link
“CGP Grey has a lot of opinions[1] about this.”
CGP Grey's opinions on flag design
It is a useful concept, and letting the whispers of the vexillophiles[0] into your head will lead you to see that most flags are well, pretty bad. CGP Grey has a lot of opinions[1] about this. [0] link [1] this video
“I'm reminded of CGP Gray's videos about flags.”
That thing is supposed to be a logo? I'm reminded of CGP Gray's videos about flags. link Like this one this video About US state flags
