SPOONIE FLAG
"The spoon theory is a disability metaphor. A neologism used to explain the reduced amount of mental and physical energy available energy available for activities of living and productive tasks that may result from disability or chronic illness." A person who relates to the spoon theory and identifies with it is called a spoonie.
I originally made a spoonie flag on October 8th, 2019 and it was the first flag I ever made. It gained no traction and I haven't found any other general spoonie flags, so since I don't like it anymore and I'm better at making flags now since I've been making them for nearly 3 years now, I've decided to re-do this one. I feel having a spoonie flag is important since there are those out there who will identify as a spoonie but not as disabled (at least for the time being).
I chose blue colors because that is the color I see associated with disability the most (also your disability can make you blue ie sad/upset), and the black and white are involved still like in my original flag since I still think there's always a black and white side to having a chronic illness. I made the stripes a bit atypical as it's not a typical type of flag. And of course still a spoon on top so you always have one spoon left!
Spoon Theory Explanation
New version made July 14th, 2022.
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I originally made a spoonie flag on October 8th, 2019 and it was the first flag I ever made. It gained no traction and I haven't found any other general spoonie flags, so since I don't like it anymore and I'm better at making flags now since I've been making them for nearly 3 years now, I've decided to re-do this one. I feel having a spoonie flag is important since there are those out there who will identify as a spoonie but not as disabled (at least for the time being).
I chose blue colors because that is the color I see associated with disability the most (also your disability can make you blue ie sad/upset), and the black and white are involved still like in my original flag since I still think there's always a black and white side to having a chronic illness. I made the stripes a bit atypical as it's not a typical type of flag. And of course still a spoon on top so you always have one spoon left!
Spoon Theory Explanation
New version made July 14th, 2022.
Twibbon
Button/Sticker
Tumblr Post