A Reminder of Home
Another interpretation is more sentimental.
People move.
They leave their hometowns.
They relocate for work.
They go to college.
They join the military.
They travel.
They start families somewhere else.
But moving away does not necessarily mean leaving home emotionally.
A small sticker can serve as a reminder of where someone came from.
For a former Washington resident living in another state, an upside-down Washington decal might represent that feeling of being somewhere else while still carrying a connection to home.
Some recent explanations of the trend describe the sticker as a symbol of nostalgia and belonging for people who have moved away from Washington.
The owner may not be trying to make a political statement.
They may simply be carrying a little piece of Washington with them.
Why Put It on a Truck?
The Ford F-150 in the photograph provides a particularly visible canvas.
