In case you were wondering what all those colorful flags mean, Damascus Dispatch is here to clear things up. Surprisingly, there are almost as many “pride” flags than there are pronouns today. After perusing the short slide show, you will not only understand the meaning of each flag, you’ll also appreciate them. Additionally, you will see the unveiling of the newest of all, the Cisgender lack-of-pride flag. The simplistic approach by famed flag designer Gunther Whiting is genius. The understated plain white flag symbolizes the surrender that cisgenders must exhibit to be minimally accepted in todays intersectional society.
Gilbert Barker Pride Flag, the original symbol of pride 
Traditional Pride Flag: because it is cheaper and easier to produce without the pink and turquoise stripes 
Lesbian Pride Flag: often manufactured from recycled carpet fibers 
Gerbiling Pride Flag: #iykyk 
Philadelphia Pride Flag: because some uptight white person felt black and brown people were underrepresented 
Transgender Pride Flag: since T wasn’t represented in the original LGBQ flag 
Progressive Pride Flag: because they are stronger if they include trannies 
Intersex Pride Flag: whatever you want that to mean 
Bisexual Pride Flag: it swings both ways 
Bestiality Pride Flag: for all those animal lovers out there 
Asexual Pride Flag: because people who can’t get laid are victims too 
Trainsgender Pride Flag: if you’re obsessed with Amtrack 
Nonbinary Pride Flag: should actually be a spectrum, not stripes 
Furry Pride Flag: if you enjoy dressing as a puppy and being led around on a leash 
MAP Pride Flag: should be burned 
Cisgender Lack-of-Pride Flag: because we should all just surrender