Why do drivers put this upside-down sticker on their cars?

Quiet pride (no shouting – just a subtle, all-knowing symbol)

Joy in imperfection (because who needs everything in its place?)

Even people who have moved away keep the sticker as a talisman of home—a reminder of foggy San Juan mornings or the scent of cedar after a storm.

🚗 Where will you see it?

On Subarus (the unofficial PNW car)

On kayaks, bike frames and backpacks

In cafe windows from Bellingham to Portland

In cars of expatriates in the United States – and even abroad!

Ironically, the upside-down sticker has become so iconic that companies are now selling it upside down – proving that the joke has become a tradition.

💛 Final thought

In a world of loud logos and performer pride, the upside-down Washington decal does the opposite: it’s quiet, smart, and full of heart.

He doesn’t say, “Look where I came from!”

He whispers, “If you know, you know.”

So, next time you see one, give it a nod.

You just found another person who loves rain, mountains, and the beautifully eccentric charm of the Evergreen State. 🌲