The logos and the American flag are a shocking image at first, but I think they really go hand-in-hand. I think this is an appeal to Pathos, because not all of the 30 logos on the flag are corporations Americans are proud to be associated with. Not every American wears Nike, buys Playboy on a monthly basis, or buys their pharmaceuticals from Eli Lilly, but that's what our country is all about. Everybody is so different, and the 13 stripes on the flag remind us that we're all on the same page, even if we're different colors, lengths, or run into certain obstacles. The flag might also argue a Logos appeal because regardless of the undertones these corporations present, they are hugely successful and uniquely American. We can be proud of the millions of dollars these companies bring in and the millions of people they employ whom might not have a job otherwise. I could call it the United State of Everything.
Ellen, I really enjoyed reading about your opinion on this photo. When I first looked at this image of the flag, I felt feelings of disgust because I did not believe this photo was a good representation of what America stands for. I believed this because not every American wears Nike or buys Playboy, however, I agree with your point that this shows the beauty in the diversity of our country. We are all so different, but that is what America is all about. You took a very optimistic approach, and I really liked that!
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