Comments on: Mathematical Flagging

By: richardrope

richardrope — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:07:55 +0000

As an amend to my last comments and in accordance with the Constitution of Flagging I have to concede that there are only 193 sovereign states (203 from some sources) and not 257 as I previously stated – but this doesn't affect the 'average' cost of a flag – it just reduces the 'total' cost of all flags.The good news is that it also reduces the time you'll spend collecting them all – now only one year, seven months and four days!!If you're a casual flagger collecting as you enjoy your travels then the cost is encompassed in your adventures so don't be put off by this insight – it's only extreme flagging that will incur this kind of investment – casual flags are FREE!!!Oh – Al, by my reckoning you've spent a minimum of $7980 on your flagging exploits (19 at the last count?):o)

By: richardrope

richardrope — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:54:53 +0000

Hi Al, more on the subject of mathematics of flagging. . . .I did a few sums of my own to calculate the cost of a flag. Sure, you might stumble by a few flags at your local supermarket but I'm sure you'll agree that a true flagger is one that is willing to travel and actively seek the flag. I've calculated that the actual cost of a flag is $420.33, which is about 330 Euros.Sounds expensive eh? Relax!! – this figure is based on a flagger actual trying to obtain the flags of every nation in the world (256 at the last count, excluding his/her own flag #257 ). Yes, if you wanted to decorate your flagpole with all the colours of the world then you can expect tohave to pay for. . . . FLIGHTS: Averaging $221.23 per flight to each countryDAILY EXPENSES: Averaging $66.58 per day – I think it's reasonable to expect to spend 3 days per country on average to secure flags (some counries more, some less but an average).CONDOMS: If you're flagging YOU'D BETTER protect yourself and others – on good quality condoms you can expect to spend around $256.00, dependent on brand and texture preference!!And how much time will you spend?. . . . Approximately 2 years, 2 months and 8 days.There are obviously tons of variables you can apply to this, i.e. securing two (or maybe three) flags in one swoop, or obtaining cheaper than average flights or accomodation – but I reckon that this is a fair estimate for a flagger planning to backpack around the world in a reasonable timeframe with the usual spending.So there you have it. . . . . . $420 per flag.

By: Atlas Al

Atlas Al — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:20:33 +0000

GOD SAVE THE BRITS, follow up article to Mathematical Flagging... http://flaggingheadquarters.com/2009/11/18/god-sa...

By: God Save The Brits. | Flagging Headquarters

God Save The Brits. | Flagging Headquarters — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:08:15 +0000

[...] one of my friends here in Oslo, commented on my November 5, 2009 post Mathematical Flagging. In it, I stated, “In theory, it’s easier to get the flag from a sovereign state with [...]