#hanky code

[rawro]

fred a freak according to hanky code

[donttellunclesam]

flagging and other such shenanigans

(close ups under the cut)

[lacefuneral]

[genderoutlaws]

A hanky code parody featured in Vol. 5 Issue 2 of Mainely Gay — the official newsletter of the Maine Gay Task Force that ran from 1974 through 1980 — by Kevin Mohr | 1978

[butchpillowprince]

Flagging hunter green

Photo by @wondrashoots

[webvore]

flagging (2024)

[sapphicsundial]

Don’t cry, butch sailors that flag with their maritime signals ok?

[strawlessandbraless]

I found out some new information recently that is relevant to the famous ‘horseplay’ scene in Merlin

BBC Merlin: A Family Show

[banishedartcat]

I love writing them. 🥹

[transrebelcowboy]

small histories: flagging

this 24 page, riso printed and handbound zine explores the history, origins and evolution of flagging, otherwise known as the handkerchief/hanky code. i also explore contemporary artists who are exploring and evolving the code in art today.

available here!

[itgetsbetterproject]

Flagging!

Aka, how some LGBTQ+ people choose to signal to others that they're LGBTQ+.

Could be pins, buttons, colors, actual literal flags, haircuts, and so much more - some of which has a long history in the community!

Some people choose not to flag for their safety, or just for their preference. And just because you may do or wear one of these things doesn't mean you have to be a specific identity, of course.

[live-from-flaturn]

Alright fuckers, since the "according to the hanky code he's looking to be fisted" tags are mine, it's history lesson time!

The hanky code and earring code are ancient elements of queer culture. In fact, I only have my right ear pierced because "Left is right and right is wrong."

When it comes to colorful hankies, there are certain patterns and color combos to use. You wore them in your back pants pockets or around your biceps! It was very common at gay bars to see people (primarily dudes) sporting multiple colors on different arms.

[pengu1n-flyer]

And he was a bottom.

[midnightcowb0ys]

[justmunson]

Dustin dad's flirting! Made this a while ago, I'm def an unapologetic steddie brainrot so expect to see more fanart of this lovely ship here yesyes

[webvore]

flagging II (2024)