New Mexico
this is my FAVOURITE state flag. it's beautiful it's elegant
Colorado
doesn't get much better than a big C. very geometric and modern
Maryland
I LOVE this flag omg there is so much going on. The utter chaos and clutter of the two completely different subflags, the weird diagonal geometry, it's just delightful kitsch
In light of the recent CGP Grey video on US state flags I'm bringing this back and not only adding to my list of favourites but also coming to the defence of some states unjustly snubbed
Utah
I didn't know they had a flag redesign! It very much is wonderful and beautiful.
Indiana
Okay I really like Indiana's design and I don't think they deserved to fail outright for including their name. I didn't even notice the name the first time I was looking through the flags!
Mississippi
C tier?? You're telling me this is C tier?? Come on this is, like, A tier at least. It doesn't matter that there's words on it that's too small bc it's part of the design of the circle of stars. The magnolia isn't too complex at all and it's better to have a distinctive flower than yet another generic five-/seven-petal flat white flower.
Arizona
I have to admit this is a well-done flag, both according to CGP Grey's criteria and to my own aesthetic sensibilities. However, in the world of flags with red and yellow radial stripes, I think North Macedonia really did it far better. This isn't about country flags or rankings but I'm going to rank North Macedonia S tier just because.
Virginia
It is badass actually. I fully support her and this is the one seal I will tolerate.
Guam
I think CGP Grey should've done some district and territory flags as well. I really do like Guam's flag! I guess it would've failed his criteria for not having the name in it and the little scene with the palm tree and sail boat are a little too detailed to be clearly distinguishable at a distance, but I really like it, it's cute and endearing.
I did also offer my own opinions on each flag immediately before watching CGP Grey's video just so I wouldn't be tainted by his opinions yet. That post is more complete, but not that complete since for most of the flags with seals and words I just said "no" and moved on bc I really did want to watch his video ASAP