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This was taken at The Great State of Maine Air Show 2015. Both days were quite hot (by Maine standards) with lots of direct sun and no shelter so there were quite a few umbrellas in evidence. This one caught my eye because of the great blue background and the colored flip-flops. And because the political season is ramping up here in the US there will be lots of flip-flops as candidates change their messages to suit audiences.

Flip-flops (also called thongs, jandals, pluggers, go-aheads, slaps, slides, step-ins) are a type of open-toed sandal typically worn in casual situations. The name "flip-flop" originated from the sound made by the slapping of the sole, foot and floor when walking.

This style of footwear has been worn by the people of many cultures throughout the world, originating as early as the ancient Egyptians in 1,500 B.C. The modern flip-flop descends from the Japanese zōri, which became popular after World War II when soldiers returning to the United States brought them back. They became popular gender-neutral summer footwear during the 1960s, 1990s, and 2000s, and some varieties have even found their way into more formal attire, despite criticism. [Wikipedia]
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Author Paul VanDerWerf from Brunswick, Maine, USA
Camera location43° 53′ 38.68″ N, 69° 56′ 05.49″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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