🚨 BREAKING FLAG NEWS: Minnesota Getting a New Flag

[@CGPGrey]

The final flag has been selected: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqend6V4h9WiaJI

[@Sheev257]

NAME FOR YEARLY THEME- STEADY AS SHE GOES!

[@tylerhorihan786]

Really disappointing, the tricolor looked so good

[@_maxgray]

For anyone who thinks Minnesota is exaggerating about its 10,000 lakes: there are actually 11,842 lakes that are at least 10 acres or larger.

[@Spider1775]

We like humility us Minnesotans

[@glasdonjm]

If people don't believe 10,000 then wait until they hear about Manitoba...

[@TheRealTronGuy]

And don't let anyone from Wisconsin tell you they have 15,000. They define "lake" as anything larger than a puddle.

[@kreedome]

I always wondered about that

[@charlieliggett5643]

Any wisconsinites that want to argue Wisconsin has more lakes, your state doesn't put a lower limit on lakes, and the number of lakes technically doubles every time it rains in Milwaukee.

[@CRAGONS]

As a Minnesotan I am disappointed that we did not get laser loon.

[@alliekay26]

I cried. I love laser loon.

[@serenaandreasen8183]

Get over it we gotta start freaking out about a future with old wavy above our heads

[@rachel_sj]

As a Minnesotan, I wanted the Starflake (aka F29) to be our new flag. I’m adopting as the New Minnesota Flag in protest anyway!

[@austinrobinson7338]

Looks with freaking "laser beams"

[@Elessar_Telcontar]

We need a seal ranking video!

[@932ForeverLove]

Oh yes, please do! (The audience must be fed mwhahaha!)

[@bozimmerman]

You really don't. Texas will just win that also, and if you think we are insufferable after the flag video, just wait.

[@edmundosbaldeston7351]

THIS

[@WanJae42]

I like harbor seals!

[@TheRealTronGuy]

@@bozimmerman It ain't bragging if you really got it.

[@austinrobinson7338]

To add as a Minnesotan, I feel old wavy is just too corporate and will be the new state flag. Us Minnesotans are used to being disappointed in the 11th hour ETA: I was thankfully wrong and it appears MN is going with the good Ole tri color ETA 2: the council changed the flag design removing the stripes

[@something-somethingdarksid9498]

I think at first glance I liked old wavy but every time I look at it I'm like "Yeah... no" and I do fear it will become our new state flag...

[@QuintessentialWalrus]

As a fellow Minnesotan, I absolutely cannot believe the commission got rid of the Starflake in favor of Old Wavy during the latest round of voting. The Starflake won a public opinion poll with over 12,000 respondents and it was also the commission's top vote getter in the vote to decide the six semi-finalists. But then it tied for last in the vote to decide the three finalists, thus getting eliminated. What changed?

[@tommyfrerking]

Offda, you're a Vikings fan, I can tell. As Red Green says "I'm pulling for ya, we're all in this together."

[@austinrobinson7338]

@tommyfrerking indeed I am. My first disappointment was the missed field goal of 2015 in then tcf stadium

[@noonjo8985]

Keep your stick on the ice@@tommyfrerking

[@Sousyned]

The breaking news that matters. That said, I’m Australian. I have literally no skin in this game, most of my limited knowledge of MN is from watching Mighty Ducks movies, but am somehow invested. Good luck Minnesota.

[@djhakase]

We've got our own flags of varying quality. Best? NT. Worst? ACT. The designer himself has disowned it.

[@Dr-Engineer]

Watch Fargo it will add to the experience 😂😂😂 -Brainerd resident

[@gro_skunk]

Hey I know it's too late but I just wanna tell everyone I designed F304 and I'm very proud to say it was one of the finalists before the final 6.

[@CBoy92]

I looked it up, pretty cool design, very similar to Polaris Tricolor. I imagine people with OCD would be very upset about it though. Way better than Old Wavy. Great job, my friend! :D

[@owenvestrum1445]

When I first saw the tricolor flag I thought it was good, but I now really like it because I realized looks great vertically.

[@KernelLeak]

As an Austrian, I was surprised to see our flag under the "tri-color examples", seeing as it's red, white, and *the exact same* red again... :P

[@carnoyoutubeman]

I believe maybe by tri-colour he meant tri-bar? Otherwise that's a serious blunder.

[@ShroudedWolf51]

You have quite an odd definition of "serious". at worst, it's a minor typo.

[@sirdart6915]

Being a Minnesotan I am so glad to be getting a redesign. I wholeheartedly agree with your preferences and so excited to see your reviews on these finalists!

[@SizzleCorndog]

Cannot be understated how much "looks like a flag" is essential for designing a state flag. The tricolor is the only viable option bc the others are arguably banners and would look more at home on a dorm room wall instead of in front of the state house.

[@djmackay2011]

As of today Polaris Tricolor has been selected by the committee. It is now considering variations to the design.

[@ryangrover4959]

Sadly, they removed the tricolor and left it as a light blue field. I preferred the three colors.

[@lubellskie]

Could not agree more! I think the rule "looks like a flag, not a corporate logo" is going to be increasingly important for flag redesigns.

[@FakeLifeGames]

I am in the (apparently very small) group that likes Old Wavy the best, but all three of these flags are massive improvements over the current one.

[@wolflegion_]

The only problem with Polaris tricolour is that it’s too good. Like it’s surpasses “state flag” look and creeps into the “country flag” look.

[@Spicii9896]

Honestly agree, Minnesota should become a country

[@austinrobinson7338]

United States seal tier list perhaps?

[@dd43740]

Minnesotan here - You should make a reaction video to the variation of the Polaris Tricolor that was chosen. I think they butchered it.

[@DrFumi]

Minnesotan born and raised and I love seeing your opinions on our new flags, especially since they mirror my own!

[@alanmichael5619]

It got all the way to the 1 yard line and.... they biffed it. I really don't understand why *so many* new flag designs are going for two shades of blue in the design.

[@sweetcornwhiskey]

I preferred Star Rise until you mentioned how it would look hanging vertically. After that, I'm with you 100% on Polaris Tricolor.

[@DrowsySquid75]

The snowflake with the north star in the background was so amazing. I am angry it got cut

[@DeHumaneVestisFabrica]

The only reason I don't like Starrise (an otherwise good flag) is that I'm positive that I've stayed at an inexpensive hotel with exactly that logo. Or maybe a retirement home. It looks 'residential', like the flag of Minnesota's property development consortium, or something. I guess some people would say that's what a state is...

[@Wineallwine]

I paused the video when asked and ended up agreeing exactly with Grey, EXCEPT THAT NO Old Wavy would be better than the current flag!

[@EirynKatherine]

So much better than our current flag...

[@charlieliggett5643]

Pssst! Minnesota made a final choice. You're going to be disappointed.

[@bootitup6927]

Hey congrats, you made the news here in Minnesota!

[@MementoX1013]

As a Minnesotan closely following this race, I've been a fan of Old Wavy since the beginning, and I still like it, but this video did raise the standing of Polaris Tricolor in my estimation (which is good, because it is now our flag). Also, it amuses me greatly to have one of my favorite KZbinrs commenting on my state's flag redesign ;)

[@Astrojox_]

Polaris Tricolor is my favorite for sure. It needs to be the official flag RIGHT NOW!!!

[@happybluedog]

Calling it now, next CGP Grey video will focus on State Seals.

[@ravennightingale1260]

Polaris Tricolor is easily S-tier!

[@chollettgarrett]

It’s in a tier of its own above S…

[@Li_Am_17]

Guys the flag they chose is the Polaris tri color flag but the stripes are light blue and the inverted triangle is dark blue 😢 Minnesota failed us

[@932ForeverLove]

At first, I didn’t like any of them, but Grey, you got me interested on Polaris Tricolor. The thing that bugged me the most about the two other flags is that they looked like paintings, and going off your criteria for grading the state flags, “a flag is not a painting.”

[@pauljmorton]

I don't think swooshes belong on flags. Old Wavy is a swoosh logo. It's more appropriate for a 2000s company.

[@rayhs1984]

A winner has been announced … Polaris no stripes. It is only the light blue on the right side.

[@932ForeverLove]

I am honestly disappointed. Sorry, Minnesotans

[@mangelsimonpaniello2256]

I didn't dislike Old Wavy but my God the inverted triangle as a simplification of Minessota itself is OUTSTANDING. Go Polaris tricolor!

[@DrakeMagnum]

I totally agree with that ranking. However I don't even hate Old Wavy that much. These are all improvements I think.

[@martinmpop19]

My favourite was actually star rise …until you showed it sideways. Yeah okay, polaris tricolor it is.

[@mrwayne548]

So many of those redesigns look like the field on a business card

[@Valca.Design]

Born and raised Minnesotan Art Director. Popping in to say thanks for the video, and also, your opinion is correct. I particularly like your consideration for the vertical hang, which really makes Polaris Tricolor even *better*, and is an easily overlooked aspect.

[@moneysins]

Out of all the craziness of recent times, this is what gets CGP Grey’s attention and it’s so incredibly on brand haha Edit: hell yeah baby the best flag won 👍

[@Reeeeeeeeeena89]

After dubbing the current flag I the worst, his opinion was very much required.

[@jsquared1013]

It seems they neutered it by removing the horizontal stripes.

[@Jothamvvw]

What is Ohio if not an inverted triangle? Also, I personally prefer "Old Wavy" over "Star Rise". "Star Rise" is the epitome of boring, just a word inside it away from being the logo of an agricultural company.

[@cody_powell]

Chances Grey sees this are low - but they made a final decision and I’m waiting with bated breath for his new rank…though I fear the disappointment

[@invertco1955]

the old wavy hate is insane yo

[@sirdart6915]

Honestly my first impression was it looks really cool, but it definitely doesn't look like a flag, like it could easily not stand the test of time, like corporate logos and such.

[@JTrickZ]

Oh thank heavens! It’s a Christmas Miracle!

[@RegebroRepairs]

I like the idea of the Old Wavy, but it's hard to make and paint. So it gets a no. Good point about hanging Star Ride vertically. So I agree, Polaris Tricolor is good and can work even on an international level. And, kids can draw it in crayon.

[@mcp0924]

Yes Grey get distracted, NEED THAT SEAL VIDEO!

[@moneysins]

This is what gets CGP Grey to make emergency videos 👍

[@Bxu021]

I think Old Wavy is a pretty cool flag design. It's not every day you see something like that with no straight lines, but it doesn't particularly look messy at all. I like how the two blues, one white, and kind of muted yellow work well together. It gives off a welcoming vibe that's not too sharp or industrial. Plus, it kind of reminds me of the Cathay Pacific logo, which is one of my favorites. Old Wavy, like the Cathay Pacific logo, is simple but unique and has a certain charm to it. I prefer the third option for the Polaris design. The strong green color in the original option feels too harsh between the light blue and white colors. The third option's color scheme makes more sense to me. The sky is blue, the snow is white, and the landscape is a lush green. Although, if the third option kept the same colors as the first option, it would still work for me.

[@SeKelly84]

As a new Minnesota resident, im pulling for Polaris Tricolor. It was my favorite from the start (other than laser loon and Republic of Minnesota with a mosquito)

[@YeetleMcBeetle]

It would be cool to see a video ranking each state's seals.

[@Hemigoblin]

Old Wavy looks like a 1990s-era software splash screen. The only thing missing is a background gradient.

[@MosheMaserati]

I completely agree with all of your takes. Polaris Tricolor just looks right. Official. Traditional. Clean.

[@ferdia]

Old Wavey takes it for me

[@hobbitall]

As a Minnesotan who loves flags, YES POLARIS TRICOLOR! Come on flag committee, please make good choices. But also, disappointed that we don’t get laser loon.

[@DonReba]

Oh. My ranking was the reverse. Old Wavy looks distinctive and evocative, Star Rise has a similar idea but simplified, where as Polaris Tricolor looks like the flag of some small country I've never heard about.

[@Golgiaparatus2]

As soon as you showed the polaris tricolor hanging vertically, I was so on board.

[@kmcc488]

The Polaris Tricolor isn't just mimicking the state shape, it's a quarter of the Mi'kmaq star (8 pointed tribal star design) that all three non-finalist flags have.

[@ConditionOfMan]

The moment I saw the Polaris tricolor I was like THAT ONE! It really is shocking that the K or inverted triangle hasn't been done before. As Grey said, it feels so natural in the context of flags.

[@jebeda]

I like "Old Wavy" myself.

[@natalietaylor9782]

Didn’t know I needed this update but hell yeah more Cgp content 🎉

[@Nuclear_Gandhi]

*Pauses the video* Okay left and right are both good, but which one's the best. Uhhhh Old Wavy! *Unpauses the video* Aw come on!

[@russoft]

I'd love the laser loon, but this video has convinced me that the polaris tricolor would be pretty great, even if I was cold towards the 6 finalists initially.

[@catalystcorp]

I absolutely love the Polaris Tricolor as a native Minnesotan. That "K" shape on the flag is something you see everywhere.

[@michellehao2000]

I thought old wavy was pretty cool...

[@galacticmechanic1]

full agreement here, I had the ame ranking when I paused to rank them myself. You much better articulated why old wavy seems off to me, great work there.

[@barnaclebob123]

Did you really shame an entire state into picking a new flag. Well done. Well done.

[@MenloMarseilles]

My own ranking: Old Wavy, then the tricolor, then the Star Rise. It's important, in my view, that the symbols in flags stand for something actually distinct about the place they honor. Every place has green land and blue skies. Every northern place cloaks its hills in snow. But to put the Aurora and the river in the shape of the state bird? That creates a meaningful distinction! It's sad that it doesn't have a representation of the Thousand Lakes, but neither do the other two. It'd have to be vert ten roundels azure, or something like that, to properly evoke "lakes" and not just "lake"!

[@nathanstandre8713]

Am I the only one who thought that little tangent of state seals sounded like a great video. Like Grey ranking them like he did the state flags would be a great watch

[@patrickkirchner2254]

As a Minnesota resident, I'm hoping for Polaris tricolor to win, but wouldn't mind Star rise.

[@PanduPoluan]

Also, that new state seal is AWESOME.

[@MeMySkirtandI]

I’ve been wondering your thoughts. Everyone in the Twin Cities I’ve spoken too about the flag design attribute it to two things: 1. The Tribes 2. CGP Grey.

[@offbeatwitch]

I'm kind of sad that #408 didn't make the shortlist, despite its vexilogical flaws

[@matthewmckenzie435]

I am a Minnesotan. If it's not Polaris Tricolor, I'm moving.

[@DylanLandro]

Love seeing my home on the international stage! 💙

[@ReggieBauer]

Another Minnesotan here also rooting for Polaris Tricolor! The next meeting of the redesign commission is like 12 hours from now, we'll see what happens next! (Polaris Tricolor DID have the most votes outright when they narrowed it down from 6 to 3!)

[@BannedStories101]

LET'S GO MY STATE!!! I saw this on the news and was waiting for your response...

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

Totally agree with your ranking of these three.

[@superkh12]

We have the exact opposite taste in Flags, Gray. I like the Tricolor one the least, and I like "Old Wavy" the most.😅

[@joshuaprice8295]

You should re-grade the new Minnesota flag pls

[@T-DubGames]

Granted, I pegged the Mississippi River and snow aspect of Old Wavy immediately when I saw the first video, so I didn't need it explained to me, but I really like it. I like Tricolor the best, but I had Old Wavy second in your first video.

[@Mariocraft97]

Yes Minnesota! I still miss the Nordic inspired flags, but these are pretty good

[@JordanBeagle]

6:25 I like actually really like the pastel-ness of them

[@karew4405]

The tricolor is awesome. The other two flags look like drink cup designs.

[@revinhatol]

Utah is waving hello!

[@moneysins]

Minnesota, please know that whatever new flag you choose, we the love you for getting us another video from Grey

[@phrebh]

Star Rise looks like a bank logo.

[@pageboy25]

Maine is also getting a new flag. Well, sort of. The old flag from 1901-1909. Very nice!

[@lethauntic]

How badass would it be to be able to point at a state flag and say "I designed that"

[@carloskazeed]

Its great Minnesota did, and so many other states should

[@girthicusmaximus]

I really kinda like old wavy its wavy and pretty and i bet it looks cool flapping in the breeze

[@sebastianheitzmann5269]

Just saw the design Minnesota finally picked, I didn’t like it on the screen, but photographs of it flying actually look amazing

[@shoelace5977]

What i liked the most about polaris tricolor compared to the rest in this vid is that its the easiest to draw if you’re a kid. Draw the K in which is easy to eyeball. Get some help with the star admittedly, but after that flags almost done! I’d almost give this flag to a nation, though I am probably dunning kreugering a bit cuz I don’t know squat about flags

[@aoi_mizma]

initial impression of the three Star Rise: Meh. Old Wavy: Ugh. Polaris Tricolor: Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@APG19912009]

Grey got his wish! They picked the Polaris Tricolour. However they may still tweak with certain things of the flag

[@alanmichael5619]

The voters picked the Polaris tricolour. The committee... biffed it.

[@joshwinn9559]

I'd love more flag videos from CGP Grey! Ranking State Capitol flags, ranking world flags, whatever! Love these videos! Maybe just make a CGP Grey Flag Channel.

[@rogerd777]

As someone who lives in Indianapolis, I liked it when you showed our city flag as a good example of a city flag.

[@T.h.w.T]

Im glad you picked that flag, because as you say its the only one that looks like a flag

[@TikkTikHive]

and they messed it up more then we thought

[@DarionBoyd]

"Snowflake" Flag was robbed. Rebels unite!

[@qiae]

Honestly i quite like Star Rise, though the windless hang is a good point

[@GQSmoos]

lol. I paused to form my opinion and came to “Old Wavy is *definitely* the coolest design but doesn’t feel like the right choice.” (because Polaris, duh) And then got immediately verbally rebuked when I unpaused.