I always find it kind of amusing that Abbie Hoffman was arrested in Washington in the 1960s because he wore a shirt resembling an American flag. Now it seems to be the patriot-apparal-of-choice…
In all seriousness, I think the law before Congress stipulates that it is burning a flag in political protest. So incidental or other burnings wouldn’t be punishable. Not that I’m an advocate for the law or anything.
Last time this Amendment was on the table a Democratic member of the house asked the same question while he had the floor. He had several items that bore the image of the American flag including plates, napkins, and other items. “Would it be against the law to blow your nose on these napkins? Flouting the Constitution is nothing to sneeze at.” I got a giggle out of it.