There is a longstanding custom of bestowing honor and respect on the National Flag by folding it into a triangle shape. The origin of flag folding remains unclear, with some historians asserting the tradition dates back to the Continental Army where troops first began to fold the flag in the shape of the tricorn hat. Today's service members lend each fold of the flag it's own special significance.
1st Fold - To honor the recruiter who lied to you in order to make his mission that month.
2d Fold - Represents both your arms embracing the suck.
3d Fold - Honors the three branches of government, whose lousy foreign policy you will implement.
