Object

Canadian Flags (Donna's Ironic Tribute)

Two crimson Canadian flags surge upward in synchronized hoist before the rapt group, bold red maple leaves blazing against pristine white fields as the band's brassy 'O Canada' swells in mocking splendor. Donna's eyes widen in stunned delight at this cheeky salute to her banished citizenship, while Josh's grin splits wide amid the drumroll's thunder—C.J., Abbey, and Amy freeze in shared comedic awe as fabric snaps taut, whipping irony into the gala's fevered air.

3 appearances

Purpose

Raised ceremonially during band's 'O Canada' performance to serve as props in ironic tribute to Donna's brief Canadian exile.

Significance

Crystallizes Donna's subplot into buoyant farce, deflating bureaucratic nightmare with triumphant absurdity; flags hoist resilient belonging over institutional folly, binding staff in laughter that pierces the night's relentless crises.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S3E15 · Dead Irish Writers

Donna's Citizenship Triumph: Grandfather Clause and Ironic 'O Canada'

Two crimson Canadian flags hoist sharply before the rapt cluster on drumroll cue as band blares 'O Canada,' maple leaves snapping taut in ironic salute to Donna's 'exile,' amplifying comedic awe and subplot deflation while guests sing, heightening gala's absurd buoyancy.

Before: Furled or lowered nearby reception setup

After: Fully raised and whipping in air, focal tribute

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S3E15 · Dead Irish Writers

Abbey's License Sacrifice Shocks Jed, Forging Deeper Bond

Two crimson Canadian flags hoist dramatically before the group as the anthem blares, providing ironic auditory and visual chaos that underscores Bartlets' private confession and pivots to festive absurdity, heightening emotional contrast.

Before: Furled or lowered in reception hall

After: Fully raised and snapping in tribute

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S3E15 · Dead Irish Writers

Leo and Guests Toast Abbey's Birthday

Crimson flags stand tautly raised before the group as the band's anthem swells to finale, their bold maple leaves framing the cheeky interruption and toast; ironically amplifying Donna's citizenship arc while providing ironic patriotic backdrop to Marbury's jest and birthday ritual.

Before: Hoisted mid-anthem during Donna's amazement

After: Static in full extension, backdrop to toast's crescendo

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