The world’s most prideful nation experienced an unsoliticed surrender today (July 22) when all the American flags on top of the Brooklyn Bridge were swapped out in favor of white ones.
Two large white flags, possibly indicating a complete surrender to the forces of gentrification, have been spotted atop the Brooklyn Bridge. Several tipsters have sent us photos of the flags, which upon closer inspection appear to be whitewashed or weathered American flags. So maybe it’s America that’s “over,” not Brooklyn?
One passerby, Rick Bruner, says, “I ride my bike over most every morning and the normal flags are not faded, so this is definitely something different. I didn’t know if it was for a protest or a movie?”
A DOT spokesperson referred us to the NYPD. An NYPD spokesperson says, “We’re looking into some possible incident with the flag that’s on the bridge. We don’t know yet, we’re waiting for information from units that responded.” Jasper Johns better have an airtight alibi.
Carolyn Nadler, a Brooklyn Heights resident, said a cop told her that police thought the flag was part of a film shoot. Now they’re not so sure. A major film shoot has been happening under the Brooklyn Bridge this week, but so far it doesn’t appear to be connected. We’ll update as we find out more.
Update 11:03 a.m.: Police have closed the pedestrian walkway and restricted motor vehicle traffic to the bridge. The flag on the Manhattan-side of the bridge has been taken down. REPEAT: one flag has been captured.
Update 11:29 a.m.: Both flags have now been removed.
Flip through the gallery to see pictures of the white flags from all angles. Also see Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams’ infuriated statement on the next page.
There is no surrendering in ‘Merica.
