The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB” — a state “Seal on a Bedsheet.” The white banner emblazoned with the state's eagle-themed emblem was adopted in 1915, so forward-looking lawmakers adopted a law creating a contest for a new one.
I like this one even if it goes against vexiological principles of flag design.
I don’t know enough about flag design to see why this flag is a problem. It’s fantastic.