Captain Kidd's Punch from 1688

[@TastingHistory]

Talk like a Pirate Day is just around the corner! Hope everyone enjoys the episode, and if you want the rum I use in the video, here's a link from Curiada - English Harbor Antigua Rum: bit.ly/MaxBottles

[@douglasparkinson4123]

please on drinking history just add a little martini glass that shakes when the word history smashes down.

[@POTATOEMPN]

I bet those hardtack rations could suck up all the liquid and still be dry and unbreakable.

[@GeorgiaGeorgette]

You can still say 'tasting history'. You taste drinks too.

[@skipperdani]

No shipping here. I'm sad.

[@myramadd6651]

With all that nutmeg its also Townsends friendly

[@IonIsFalling7217]

That hardtack clip never gets old, only better with age and weevils.

[@chelsey8737]

Its like the kid in the intro. It was funny the first time but it gets better every time

[@kingeternal_ap]

Clackclak

[@MikeCheckBiloxi]

Weevils?

[@MotherSoren]

@@MikeCheckBiloxi weevils love hardtack

[@rafacastillo9611]

It's funny because he might just have the same 2 pieces of hardtack laying around in the same condition as the day he made them

[@ldcraig2006]

English Government: "You are by far the worst pirate we've ever heard of." Captain Kidd: "But you *have* heard of me!"

[@kkerr1953]

Isn’t that Captain Jack Sparrow’s line?! 😂

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

@@kkerr1953 As a pirate, it would only fair to steal that line.

[@jackukridge5381]

This man has to be the worst pirate I've ever heard of.

[@TastingHistory]

Seriously 🤣

[@adedow1333]

So it would seem

[@jenifermorgan7328]

Ah, but you have heard of him 😉

[@WintersMinion]

@Nashtark 111 I have the feeling it wasn't so much Murphy's law but more he was probably a pretty incompetent captain seeing as how his crew kept abandoning him plus the fact he just flat murdered one in anger.

[@pattheplanter]

No, that might be Major Stede Bonnet. He was a rich wannabe who commissioned a ship from a ship-builder (most pirates did not buy their ships but acquired them in other ways) and hired a crew who knew how to sail in 1717. He was very successful for a brief time. He was hanged in 1718.

[@tabithajarzynka1571]

As a hearing impaired person, I use subtitles and they are golden. The addition of “glug, glug” when Max was tasting the rum in this episode was a hoot. In other episodes the added “sound effects” in writing cracked me up also. Not sure if the subtitles are created by the channel itself or transcribed by somebody else, but whoever it is, well done and thanks for the chuckles.

[@FlotsamCarnage]

I believe Max's husband writes them :)

[@marybratton5514]

I think Jose does the subtitles

[@SPLuvr]

It makes me SO happy to see that one clip of knocking the hard tack biscuits together whenever that episode is mentioned lmao

[@TastingHistory]

Let it never die 🤣

[@adedow1333]

I still snigger whenever I see it!

[@thereallocke8065]

Yeah I was just thinking about that

[@jillierancher]

Yeeeeeess

[@HBHaga]

@@TastingHistory Well, it is hard tack so it should be good for a century or so. :)

[@Akkalia]

"You must be the worst pirate, ever" everyone to Captain Kidd

[@TheRealNormanBates]

Captain Kidd to everyone: “True, true… but who are you?”

[@kvartlapp9724]

He just couldn't take a hint, though the universe sent him many. His tenacity is admirable though.

[@gfdereus8967]

I thought exactly that.. Like damn dude take a hint...

[@joshuakim5240]

Every known force in existence: "KIDD! We shit you not, don't attempt privateering because it's always going to get worse every goddamn time!" Kidd: "Challenge accepted!" *fails miserably as warned*

[@VisonsofFalseTruths]

Quick note; if you DO wish to use ice in this drink, or any drink using eggs, shake without ice first. This is called the dry shake and it allows the proteins in the egg to form a rich foam (which is what you're looking for if you use eggs anyway as the introduction of egg adds a negligible flavor). If you add ice first the egg wont emulsify and you wont get a foam, or you'll get very little. Adding ice AFTER emulsifying, however, won't break the foam. If you choose to do that, though, consider omitting the water from this recipe as part of shaking with ice IS about adding (cold) water.

[@chiaracestari4419]

Also, that hardtack bit deserves merch

[@switchboardrevelry4275]

clack clack hardtack

[@arifhossain9751]

On a t-shirt. Embossed, not printed.

[@jacobockman709]

Maybe instead of shirts, he could make some castanets.

[@ItsaLaz]

Coasters...

[@katledesma928]

Make the hardtack the merch 😆

[@JT-yd4up]

Can't wait to use "Alright, I guess we're pirates now" in conversations. Great episode, Pirate Max.

[@Amy_the_Lizard]

Honestly, that would make a decent book title. Little long, but still shorter than the ones you see on isekai light novels

[@panq8904]

Me too, especially since its been my response to pretty much every piece of Disney-owned media i've wanted to watch since the shitshow that was Mulan 2020 🏴‍☠️

[@frostincubus4045]

"I like a lot of nutmeg" **John Townsend lurking in the corner **

[@Aussie_Archmage]

I'm not saying Max Miller and John Townsend are the same person, I'm merely stating that I've never seen Max Miller and John Townsend in the same room together.

[@frostincubus4045]

@@Aussie_Archmage nah, it's a joke You know how much John LOVES nutmeg 😂

[@JudgeNicodemus]

* John Townsends lowers the musket * Good... Good...

[@Aussie_Archmage]

@@notmyrealhandle I never saw it therefore it never happened.

[@gabbonoo]

@@JudgeNicodemus LOL

[@lvbfan]

The trick of using another country's flag is where the terms "true colors" and "false flag" come from. The rules of war allowed ships to fly false flags, but they were required to switch to their "true colors" before opening fire. An excellent example of this is the final battle scene in "Master and Commander".

[@BacchaeOphanim]

Hard tack * clack clack * never gets old.

[@beepboop204]

literally

[@YataTheFifteenth]

it gets old, but not stale

[@CalebCalixFernandez]

Sharpedo's such a nice touch, since it's Archie's signature Pokémon and Team Aqua's pirate theme.

[@Gustavo.Gaboardi]

Absolute cheff's kiss of the video

[@LarboardAnimations9660]

Here's the lyrics for Captain Kidd. O, my name was Captain Kidd As I sailed, as I sailed O, my name was Captain Kidd As I sailed My name was Captain Kidd And God's laws I did forbid And so wickedly I did As I sailed, as I sailed So wickedly I did As I sailed O, I murdered William Moore As I sailed, as I sailed O, I murdered William Moore As I sailed I laid him in his gore Not many leagues from the shore O, I murdered William Moore As I sailed, as I sailed I murdered William Moore As I sailed I spied three ships from Spain As I sailed, as I sailed O, I spied three ships from Spain As I sailed I spied three ships from Spain And I fired on them a-main And most of them I slain As I sailed, as I sailed And most of them I slain As I sailed Come all you young and old See me die, see me die Come all you young and old See me die You are welcome to my goal And by it I lost my soul Come all you young and old I must die, I must die Come all you young and old I must die It's got a very similar if not the same melody to Sam Hall and Admiral Benbow.

[@tessat338]

Basically, the ballad-sellers recycled similar plot material and got to write his publicity. It's sort of like the tabloids of today.

[@al5547]

I sing it the Great Big Sea way every time.

[@rogervanaman6739]

@@al5547 Ahh, that's who it is. I was hearing it in my head but I couldn't remember from who.

[@Cyssane]

Tarry now lad, I think ya dropped this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqrLmqSnYquterc

[@tessat338]

@@Cyssane If you can't be an example, be an object lesson!

[@Hakabas01]

"That's got to be the worst pirate I've ever heard of" "So it would seem" *music intensifies*

[@TheRealNormanBates]

“Ahh, but you’ve *heard* of me”

[@moosebonsai]

Dude! you should take this to Townsend's - Live In The Nutmeg Tavern.

[@karenblohm3279]

Coming up in another hour.

[@ronin47-ThorstenFrank]

Pretty sure that as nutmeg was mentioned Mr. Townsend got a telepathic message and started watching! It is so everytime. And I wouldn´t wonder if there´s already a comment from him here.

[@lordalexander74]

He did do a collab/interview with Townsends a while ago

[@Christopheromoan]

Yeah him and ol Townsend did a livestream a ways back. Talked shop on being an old timey cooking KZbin channel. Worth a listen for sure.

[@gabrielleahlfors1002]

I'm from Antigua, and just seeing English Harbour rum being promoted was amazing!! The history in all of the Caribbean is so interesting. Thanks for representing Antigua & Barbuda!

[@pikXpixelart]

I'm always taken by surprise by the topics and food Max covers! Each episode feels like a nice surprise. Like Christmas or something. As much as I love Greece and Rome, these unpredictable episodes are really great. Wouldn't have guessed Pirates, lol.

[@CC-qx7hk]

How has Captain Kidd’s life not been made a historical comedy yet?

[@nathans45]

Hearing about it immediately made me think of Our Flag Means Death

[@kampy19]

That hard tack clip will never get old

[@alisaurus4224]

Much like the hardtack (clack-clack)

[@brucetidwell7715]

A little bit of egg and a whole lotta booze, garnished with nutmeg, pretty much describes my grandmother's Christmas eggnog. Except she did add a little bit of cream, too. Poor Max! He can work his fingers to the bone, post 500 videos, and he'll still mostly be remembered for "Hard tack! " 😂

[@Sapharone]

Hard tack (tack tack) never fails to make me laugh.

[@grassroot011]

Read that they knocked them like that to get rid of the Weevils. How many would leave, who knows?

[@nadminaim6]

As an adult, I now think that being a pirate sounds exhausting 😂

[@cirocasarin]

What about as a Kidd?

[@KVrma26]

Pirates would think doing a 9-5 job is exhausting

[@blackjac5000]

The Age of Sail was no vacation cruise.

[@laciewall6170]

Obligatory Jon Townsend reference

[@jbax5521]

I originally did a science degree and I’ve been a stay at home mum for 5 years (she’s 9. I gave up my job when she was 4) and partly due to your channel I have decided to study for a history degree because it’s what I’ve always been passionate about but could never find an excuse for doing (not many jobs requiring a history degree!). Since I now don’t need an excuse it is perfect timing. Thank you for entertaining me during lockdown and beyond and inspiring me to follow my interests.

[@sarahs.7211]

This day has been a dodecahedron of nonsense and sadness, and I may have gotten a little teary to see a new video from you. I know you do this because you love it and not necessarily for me and my bad day, but golly do you make my days more interesting and joyful. Thanks Max!

[@sarahs.7211]

@@buffys3477 thanks for decreasing world suck, and same to you. Tomorrow will be kinder!

[@sarahs.7211]

@@buffys3477 you are better than the day wanted you to believe. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. 💜

[@wendylee8654]

A dose of Max cheers me to no end...very good company...especially in a sad hour. Hugs to all his followers who need one!

[@animula6908]

I hope you’ve had many good days since.

[@sarahs.7211]

@@animula6908 so many. How are you doing?

[@jlshel42]

"2 ounces...maybe a little bit more." Who taught you my style of cocktail mixing??

[@nathans45]

My friends call that a Scottish standard

[@taylorbaker2224]

You make my history nerd/history major heart happy 😄 now I get to eat and drink history too

[@cjpowers9330]

I’d be ever so curious of the great molasses flood in Boston, speaking of Rum. And baked beans and brown bread and...

[@soulburnerlv1337]

I remember when Kidd used Punk Gibson on Kaido. Good times.

[@Aaronlune]

Ah yes. Another person of culture I see.

[@ero-senninsama1734]

Sucks that the real kidd is much more interesting than the fictional one. Although now that I think about it, the story sort of fits the whole MontBlanc Norland story

[@Handles_arent_a_needed_feature]

The damned one will return

[@KraftyKittenz]

I ADORE that The Hardtack Clip has become such a throughline. You can almost feel it about to pop up, and when it does, it is perfectly placed. **chef's kiss** ❤

[@foolishsparky]

God, the hard-tack tap is my favorite bit

[@saphirephoenix1173]

Can we get a 'HUZZAH!' for grating your own nutmeg! Well done, Sir Max: freshly ground beats pre-ground any day.

[@kathleenkulp240]

I'm not a drinker, but I DO love pirate lore!!! Thanks, Max... once again you have presented a wonderful story, and an interesting beverage

[@TheOdinsLance]

the true pirates' unit of measure: "whatever"

[@GaramondGourmond]

"Sorry, didn't mean to kill you!" "Oh, no worries, you're just misunderstood."

[@fahimzahir9587]

The man..the myth...the legend. Max's channel is evolving beyond spectacular

[@FaustHarbinger89]

never EVER stop that hardtack clip. thats golden.

[@Jesse__H]

Holy crap, mooning the Navy - what a great story! I'm surprised I've never heard it before. Heck I'm surprised I haven't seen it recreated in some loathsome Disney movie 🤔😅

[@OlEgSaS32]

Now I just feel sad, Captain Kidd, The Unluckiest Privateer to ever live (maybe, idk, maybe someone else had worse luck than even him)

[@johncanaparius3233]

If this channel doesn’t easily go to a million subs+ I don’t know which one will. Great content, perfect host. Wish I could double subscribe.

[@JohnFaludi]

Saw the hard tack clip and immediately paused and scrolled to the comments. I was not disappointed in finding all the love for the clip.

[@kpetterss]

You know, with the level of research you do and the prodution values you deliver, you really need a Netflix/tv-show! This is on the level I expect from my national broadcaster!

[@robertallenpayne]

I just never get tired of the hard-tack gag reel. And it is amazing how often it comes up. This is why I can't drink anything when I watch your videos. Never know when its going to land and I would totally snarf any beverage I was drinking when it came up. Love. It.

[@cochise_715]

I like this format. It just seems you're in a room with your friends teaching them how to make something.

[@ericrye1786]

dude that hardtack meme will never get old, I always love it, keep up the fab work buddy!

[@KiwiBates]

The hard tack biscuit bit is always my fave little laugh to pop up in these

[@GiraffeFlavored]

Max: Kidd hit him with a bucket Me: Lol, that's like something a 9 year old would do Max .. made of iron Me: Oh. Max: .. and killed him. Me: ...Oh.

[@LWVH81]

Max! Forget the other links… I want a link to that shirt. It’s fabulous

[@TastingHistory]

Hilo Hattie online 😁

[@fancydoll9877]

My day has been better now that max has uploaded. Thank you :)

[@georgie3384]

When I taught supply in school and there was no work for the kids in catering I always put one of your videos on Max 😊 The kids love them ♥️

[@MagicalToothpaste]

I love the running hard tack joke

[@dcplunkett]

That is a very fancy rum punch. The recipe I learned was: One of sour (lime), Two of sweet (sugar), Three of strong (rum), And four of weak (water).

[@nathans45]

I just sort of fuck it we ball and chuck a whole lot of whatever in a bowl

[@stevenbest6408]

I always toss an egg into milkshakes for the same reason you've said, that great creamy texture! I'm sure the nutmeg will assure you of the Townsend's seal of approval. Looks great, will definitely give it a shot-- thanks, Max!

[@federicoporta2182]

That "Arrr" at the end will stick! On every episode of pirates, we deserve it

[@dozan174]

I love every time i See the hardtack Clip. It makes me chuckle every time ^^

[@cynthiawoodburn1227]

I absolutely love your channel, have learned more about history than I ever was taught in school. Bravo! Keep up the outstanding job.

[@ElizabethNightingale]

The Hardtack clip is literally my favorite thing omg

[@morganyork8616]

Ooo... English Harbour rum! I had my local liquor store bring it in for me. It's delicious.

[@LEXXIUS]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I love your videos!

[@gatamadriz]

In other words Kidd was an upper management incompetent. Argh Matey!

[@alexandercocke2303]

The fact that this is so close to a modern Barbados style rum punch (minus the egg) is amazing. Great episode!!!

[@aubreygreen4268]

Among the many reasons I love your videos is your ongoing use of the works of John Dowland, even when not discussing that period ❤️

[@isaacfredes1181]

Man I love the hardtack's clip, it really makes me laugh every time it comes up

[@joshleape6338]

I love it so much that whenever you say hardtack, you show that clip of the hitting the tack together. It makes me laugh every time!

[@benstarbuck2425]

I was honestly expecting this to switch to Max Miller on the floor, drunk, singing sea shanties after he tried that rum.

[@CelticStar87]

Stumbled across this channel last week and have been binge watching episodes ever since. Granted, mostly at night so I've been falling asleep before they're finished... just means I go back and watch them again.

[@iPhoneeditor]

What do you do with a drunken sailor, what do you do with a drunken sailor, what do you do with a drunken sailor, EERR-LIE IN THA MORNIN' 🎶

[@TherealDanielleNelson]

Way hay and up she rises Way hay up she rises Way hay up she rises Earl-eye in the morning

[@noahlogue3807]

Shave his belly with a rusty razor Shave his belly with a rusty razor Shave his belly with a rusty razor Early in the morning!

[@SPLuvr]

@@noahlogue3807 'Belly' is definitely not the way I remember learning it lmao

[@TherealDanielleNelson]

@@noahlogue3807 Way hay and up she rises Way hay and up she rises Way hay and up she rises Early in the morning Put him in a long boat 'til he's sober Put him in a long boat 'til he's sober Put him in a long boat 'til he's sober Early in the morning

[@chaosnightravngaming88]

Put him in the bed with captains daughter. Put him in the bed with the captains daughter.

[@ksailor71]

Thank you so much Max. Your shows, yes, I think of them as shows because they are so well done! bless you- you are such a nice break from this crazy world.

[@chiaracestari4419]

Aww what a pleasant surprise on a friday evening :D

[@chelsey8737]

Its the perfect study break while I make coffee to down not only my exhaustion but also my stress 🙃

[@chiaracestari4419]

@@chelsey8737 ~sending hugs~

[@christophermorris481]

The time put in to include the hard tac scene is much appreciated.

[@TheRealLyrelia]

What a tragedy Captain Kidd's life was! I feel sorry for him. He kept trying so hard.

[@jarodmasci3445]

I've been looking for that rum for years, ever since I visited Antiqua. Pirate or no, that's great stuff. Good on Max for accepting sponsorship from companies that sell what history nerds crave!

[@CurtWatson]

"Quite possibly the worst pirate I have ever heard of..."

[@antcommander1367]

“But you have heard of me.” -Jack Sparrow

[@ArchArturo]

Good to see the Hard Tack GIF be used still.

[@jeanche2420]

Captain Kidd as the schlemiel among the pirates, so sad...

[@Nightscream452]

Love the Shark Pokemon in the back shelves!!

[@TheFlyingDutchmansTricorn]

Pirate content will never get old 👏

[@r.mauricio.contreras]

Gotta love this history lesson. Thanks for all your videos, man.

[@cyborgrhinofromspace1108]

I've not had any cocktails with egg before, but given the examples your videos, I'm tempted to try one soon. Great video as always, Max.

[@Sophievee123]

Whiskey sour with egg white is v nice

[@torianholt2752]

@@Sophievee123 Gin fizz are surprisingly good as well.

[@moodist1er]

You've never had eggnog?

[@jonesnori]

@@moodist1er I suspect a lot of people have only had commercial eggnog, which doesn't have liquor in it, or fresh egg. Homemade would be very different.

[@cyborgrhinofromspace1108]

@@moodist1er Eggnog is not explicitly made with alcohol.

[@auntlynnie]

8:56 Max, I LOVE that you used “hanged” correctly!

[@wigsmey4462]

Other than my childhood notions of a famous pirate being shattered, great video! 😂

[@maggiebrinkley4760]

I learned 'My name is Captain Kidd as I sailed, as I sailed' at school in the 60s! The music mistress was very into folk music. Thank you for another fascinating video - Arr!

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Arg, I've been celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day since I found out about it in 2009. 🤣🥰 I love it..it's also my daughter's birthday eve, and your birthday cake video came up in my suggested list today..so guess what cake I'm going to make her...except I'm making chocolate icing. Cheers and Ahoy matey 👍

[@deekayremmz9023]

Good looking set up, could do a whole drinks series set in this bar

[@snehamisra9588]

Every time the hard tack clip comes up, I need to rewind it at least once. Pure gold!

[@Dark1Wonder]

I absolutely love the hardtack clip. It never gets old!

[@LikeTheBuffalo]

Stealth History Alert: I didn't realize that the song Ashford from _The Expanse_ sings is an adapted version of Captain Kidd. Thank you, Max

[@GodzillaofTokyo]

The worst part about my new job js I often miss your uploads. The best part is I get to binge all my missed episodes when I get the chance!

[@X10GamerPro]

That hard tack clip makes me laugh every time! :D

[@TastingHistory]

I get a lot of mileage out of that one

[@GannAinm]

Talk Like A Pirate Day is the best holiday aside from Halloween. Will absolutely be giving this Eggnog Grog a shot. Fair winds t'yer back, lad!

[@NachozMan]

Oh hell yeah Curiada! They rock! Hope they sponsor you some day

[@gleasdog1]

In case anyone is interested Captain Kidds fabled treasure location said to be on the east coast of the americans is "according to a treasure map" on Sullivans island near to Charleston, South Carolina. Find the tallest rock vantage point and peer out from the narrow ledge upon its face and find the tallest tree in a grove of trees, buried there under is the treasure of Captain Kidd.

[@TheCheat_1337]

This whole story about Kidd was absolutely hilarious, he couldn't have had worse luck in his "career." They could make a comedy out of this story.

[@WintersMinion]

I don't think it was just bad luck I believe he was probably a pretty incompetent captain as how his crew kept abandoning him and the story of the one he killed they obviously didn't respect him or trust him as a captain.

[@glenngibson9201]

You keep this up and you're going to hit 1 Million subs before the end of the year! Great stuff!

[@choicebarrelscrotes2732]

Max: So, Drinking History is going to be shorter and more inconsistent :) *uploads a 10+ minute episode every fortnight*

[@elizabethalderman8749]

I love the flagon-mugs are wonderful and the hard tack callback was hilarious

[@zg4705]

I said in January 2020, and I'll say it again! You and How To Drink NEED to collab.

[@TastingHistory]

We have some ideas

[@adedow1333]

@@TastingHistory oh goody! I'm excited for some crossover episodes! Love you both!