My grandpa spotted this sticker and snapped a pic. What is it?? 🤯🤯 He wants to find out. ͏ㅤㅤㅤ

The upside-down Washington outline has become a quirky symbol associated with Washington pride, humor, travel, nostalgia and a sense of connection to the Pacific Northwest. There isn’t one universally established meaning behind every such sticker, so its significance can vary from person to person.

So, if Grandpa was wondering whether someone accidentally put a state sticker on the truck the wrong way around, the answer is probably no.

The unusual orientation is often intentional.

The Mystery Begins With the Shape

Look closely at the sticker.

It is a plain white silhouette without words, a slogan or an obvious logo.

That is part of its appeal.

State-outline decals have become a popular way for people to represent where they live, where they grew up or somewhere that holds special meaning to them. Washington’s outline is particularly recognizable because of its unusual coastline, western peninsula and distinctive shape.