The Minnesota flag redesigns are out of control

[@ScottIsStruggling]

Here’s the full list of submissions if you wanna look through them yourself serc.mnhs.org/flags

[@prhh9504]

At 4:00 You mentioned f26. I also designed f367 because I thought it was too busy. I think 367 might be better because it’s simpler. Thanks for the compliment :)

[@cael_aj]

Do you live in Fargo, ND or Minnesota? I thought you've said before that you live in Fargo. Or do people who live in Fargo consider themselves basically Minnesotans?

[@l.a.raustadt518]

The public does not get a say. Uf dah to that.😢

[@Uufda651]

I posted a comment with an explanation of the Duck Duck Grey Duck thing if you're curious. Hope it helps!

[@dannysbookauthority7280]

More goofy nonsense in Minnesota. It got goofier when booze was sold in the same building as groceries. Now pot. Keep the people drunk and stoned and a dopey flag can be forced on you without a vote.

[@keepslayingthedayaway]

As a Minnesotan, I believe our new flag should be that of someones wooden floor. Truly beautiful, represents us perfectly.

[@afdkim]

💀💀💀

[@Lifestyle_Livin]

lol that was no wooden floor, that was a school desk

[@bussin_buses]

I think they should just leave it as-is, coming from a Minnesotan.

[@musicismyIifestyle]

Even better, I would love to have a mosquito on our flag, it would be so easy to recognize

[@bussin_buses]

@@musicismyIifestyle I think they should just leave it alone.

[@TheBeatlesToday]

Hey, at least Minnesota has flag redesigns. A state-mandated Massachusetts commission has been working for almost THREE YEARS to create a new state flag, seal, and motto, and it just announced today that it’s disbanding with literally no concrete recommendations - except for recommending that a new commission be formed 😂

[@bobbybobby4412]

Not surprised

[@sari9645]

That’s hilarious 😭

[@kristiaanstolt6931]

S tier government right there

[@psychokineticism]

go girl give us nothing

[@AirMadeKat]

WOW my state is amazing

[@ScarletRebel96]

So for everyone wondering about the laser eyed shooting loon , its a reference to when new Zealand wanted a new flag and let the people submit designs , somebody made meme status when they designed a lazor shooting kiwi bird as a flag submission

[@totalkatastrophe]

i didn't know this existed, i thought they just gave the loon laser eyes bc its a crazy bird. but now ive seen the laser kiwi 😭

[@OfficeSupplyRobot]

That's exactly the reference I was thinking

[@jennareynolds9887]

You can still buy the Lazer eyed kiwi flag, I'm tempted 😂

[@ScarletRebel96]

@@jennareynolds9887 this is very important information brought to my attention, I thank you

[@athen1928]

As a new zealander I am getting crazy flashbacks watching this video. the referendum cost us millions because instead of first asking if we wanted a new one at all they just went ahead and asked for designs and the final vote was between the best new designs and the current flag. justice for red peak flag

[@MelodyTCG]

As a Minnesotan I would love for us to do the Laser loon flag Yeah it's ripping off the laser kiwi flag but c'mon Laser loon

[@madison77621]

As a Minnesotan, I agree. Laser loon for the w! 😂😂

[@beetothetee]

Laser loon is my number one vote- nothing would make me more patriotic as a Minnesotan 😂

[@JoeMama410]

I prefer to call then devil ducks: giant black and white ducks with red eyes and an eerie call

[@SirArthurTheGreat]

crazy to randomly see you here, we’ve played board games together lmaoo

[@esmemurnane4341]

as a fellow minnesotan, i agree

[@brickreeks]

Scott, don't let anyone bully you out of your accent. Dialect diversity is a beautiful thing. Say bayg and flayg :)

[@CrazyPangolinLady]

I noticed we also tend to say “rum” and “ruf” instead of “room” and “roof.” I have correctly guessed someone was from Minnesota just on this.

[@sas.tronaut5055]

dialects and accents are dying! dont let anyone bully you into killing your accent!!!

[@Ivan1090-0]

I just use my Minnesota accent to annoy people😂

[@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii]

I want Scott to redesign every state flag he gave a low rating to.

[@iimqii9889]

IL definitely needs a redesign, just the state seal with a white background. The Chicago flag has more meaning.

[@cinnawiskey]

4:29 "They wouldn't go with this" - Its been chosen to be in the final 6 designs! Definitely one of my favorites :)

[@evefeldman450]

The beige flag with the tree and the blue star to the left is actually Maine's previous flag design from 1901. They are currently in the debate on whether to bring it back or replace the traditional.

[@SeanMacadelic]

They really should, such a classic design. Reminds me of the green mountain boys and the “APPEAL TO HEAVEN” flag.

[@thegreatgali1739]

I think we may be going back to the old flag. I heard the license plates are going to be changing to something similar.

[@wigwagstudios2474]

wait that's from 1901?????? that thing looks like a 2014 hipster "i have a mustache i like to hike i like alt music i like caribou coffee" kinda thing wtf

[@thegreatgali1739]

@@wigwagstudios2474 it makes a lot more sense when you learn people were making it with scissors and a sewing machine haha

[@tylergagnon4850]

the biggest issue is probably that none of the original 13 colonies has ever changed their flag, even tho maine and vermont arent part of the 13 colonies, they really really like to think they are@@SeanMacadelic

[@ironhyperion]

i have never heard a flag described as "wiggly" before today 😆 Also the Laser shooting loon is amazing 🤣

[@chloeowalker]

yes same!! haha

[@sarak2305]

As a Minnesotan, I adore hearing Scott's opinions when he's being nice to our state. I'm not over what you said about our license plates.

[@TotoDG]

One of the redesigns that wasn't in the video was one that was pretty much the bisexual pride flag with the middle stripe changed to the Nordic cross (the off-centre cross that Scandinavian flags have, for those not in the flag sphere), and while I know it's not true, I find the idea that everyone in Minnesota is a bisexual Scandinavian hilarious.

[@jilbertb]

Nah, only half of "them" (correct pronoun).

[@SillyRobot]

@@jilbertbwhat?

[@issyschaefer3406]

Okay, Scott you have redeemed yourself. Your flag opinions were great in this video

[@TheMagicalArden]

As someone who's not from Minnesota, he now has my forgiveness.

[@oliversissonphone6143]

No.. flags shouldn't have animals on them.

[@bluewaterwork]

​@@oliversissonphone6143 do you like the Mexico flag?

[@oliversissonphone6143]

@@bluewaterwork Terrible flag. Not distinctive (easily confused with Italy) and cluttered.

[@bluewaterwork]

@@oliversissonphone6143 ok uh how about the Spanish flag?

[@digapygmy70]

If the dog photo became Minnesota’s state flag, it would cure my depression

[@FriendlyTume]

The laser loons I believe are a reference to when New Zealand did something similar and had people submit their redesign of their flag and the most popular one was a Kiwi bird with lasers

[@ariannacsiszer952]

Laser Loon is a reference to Laser Kiwi, a proposed flag redesign for New Zealand with a Kiwi shooting lasers from its eyes next to a feather. It was designed in microsoft paint. Laser Kiwi was not selected.

[@-Teague-]

It should've been, perfect representation of new Zealand

[@YouTubeaccoubr]

None of them were selected, it stayed the same as it was before. Also it's not a feather it's a fern

[@DanTheCaptain]

I like how states are starting to redesign their flags, and I’m here for it

[@AudreyC379]

Same here! Hopefully less & less SOB flags will be a thing of the past.

[@bonebrokebuddy5248]

Scott’s opinions on the loon is so funny to me. My dad is a big bird guy and as a result I’ve always viewed them as very pretty and graceful birds. Hearing someone think they’re spooky is so wild. They can’t even walk! They’re super heavy birds and really can only fly and swim with ease, walking isn’t something they’re super great at lmao!

[@chloehendry9371]

There's a whole thing in Utah with people trying to preserve the old flag. Preserve tradition! But that's not the original flag. There was a lady at Walmart asking for signatures. She was dumbfounded when we told her that the flag wasn't a flag but the state seal. "the new flag looks like a logo!" She cried. Yeah, that's the point. The old flag is also a logo... cause it's the state seal. A logo of sorts. The new flag is awesome and I'm excited for it to be completely implemented.

[@highway2heaven91]

I bet most of those people defending the old UT flag didn’t even know or care about the flag until they found out it was getting replaced.

[@chloehendry9371]

@@highway2heaven91 100000%

[@Uufda651]

Explanation of Duck Duck Grey Duck: Duck Duck Grey Duck is the literal translation from the original Swedish. We're actually objectively correct. "Anka Anka Grå Anka" is literally "Duck Duck Grey Duck". Once it left the Swedish communities and spread across the States, it became Duck Duck Goose, eventually making its way back across the ocean to Sweden so they now also have the version Anka Anka Gås. Duck Duck Grey Duck is often played by using different colors, ie "green duck, turquoise duck, maroon duck, red duck, grey duck!" to help kids learn their colors. Kids naturally try to show off by learning more and more niche and complicated color names, so they're actively motivated to learn, all on their own volition. Since this game is typically played by little kids(usually ending before age 10), it's a useful learning game to teach kids colors and how to listen carefully.

[@tescherman3048]

Yes, that's how I learned it as a little kid. Unlike the rest of the country, you don't go around the circle with simply "duck" but instead choose a color of duck. It then becomes "Blue Duck, Red Duck, White Duck, Yellow Duck" etc. Then you do the big fake out by calling "GR___een Duck" instead of "Gray Duck." The kid that falls for the "GR__een" ruse (thinking it's going to be Gray) is out.

[@JoyWillCome]

All I want, as a Minnesotan, is a loon on our flag. I love the loon.

[@JoeMama410]

I love loons but I insist that we call them Devil Ducks

[@highway2heaven91]

I’ve always wondered if Minnesotans loved 1 Dollar coins (loonies) whenever they’ve visited Canada…

[@nadadealer4435]

Well sorry to break it to you…minnesota currently has 6 flags for consideration and none have loons lol

[@Rosa-kd2cl]

Bad news 😔

[@TheOnlyNorwegian]

It's so fun to watch this as a Norwegian, like seeing the Scandinavian inspiered flags. And just now realizing that Uff da! Is a saying in Minnesota. That is sooooo Norwegian

[@JonahNelson7]

As a Scandinavian blooded Minnesotan I am dying to have a Scandinavian inspired flag chosen

[@emmybm15]

Ayyyy fellow Norwegian! (Æ e originalt fra Nor Norge 😅)

[@jijitters]

Oh hello, you're basically Minnesota's parent 😭 Norwegian settlers are responsible for much of Minnesota's culture and population, including the way we say certain words lol (Norwegian-Minnesotan here representing o/) I also say Uffda on at least a daily basis and was delighted when I learned where it came from.

[@SeanMacadelic]

3:03 is absolutely GORGEOUS. God I hope they pick that one, honestly a lot of them are freakin beautiful. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that states are finally updating bad/underwhelming designs. States deserve symbols that inspire their residents and can stand toe to toe with national banners. It would be cool if they used the Viking colors, purple is 100% underrepresented in flags. But also Scandinavian/Nordic crosses should be used as it’s kind of a theme for the Midwest as a whole based on migration and history. 16:47 Nevermind… new front runner. What a slam dunk of a design. Love the movement, the image. Perfection.

[@heidipryor4292]

THANK YOU Scott!! Giving the people what they want! -sincerely, a Minnesotan :)

[@tkb7849]

Both Utah’s flags have the beehive because it’s the beehive state. The reason is because the Mormon settlers were busy like bees “building nests” temples, rebuilding after persecution etc

[@eminempreg]

The actual reason is every person in Utah is filled with bees. Don't lie

[@SacarouK]

As a Minnesotan I like having a flag to reflect our mostly Scandinavian heritage, and I think that the Star of the North flag is perfect, close second to mosquito flag

[@j12112-e]

The lasers is a reference to the OG flag competition that new zealand did where a laser kiwi made it far and became a meme

[@ashleyolson7113]

I love this 20 minute video of Scott calling the Minnesota Government cowards.

[@katiegogerty9365]

I first learned Duck Duck Goose, but moved to MN when I was young and lots of people were very aggressive at me about it....and then I googled it when I was in high school and the original is supposed to be "Duck Duck Gray Duck" a translation from the Swedish game "Anka Anka Grattanka" (spelled differently depending on source)

[@jijitters]

As a Minnesotan, I was nearly an adult when I found out that we are actually the only people in the US who say Grey Duck. But I very proudly continue saying it!

[@ferretyluv]

I know anka is Finnish for duck. I didn’t know they took it from Swedish.

[@mashedpotatoes4849]

Scott is becoming a flag guy and i'm here for it

[@lillyrose6568]

As a Minnesotan, I am so relieved that they are redesigning it! 14:29 was my favorite :)

[@kuhtreesreads]

Absolutely loved this one!

[@HotStrange]

I love that Scott’s second channel is becoming him just ranking all the states.

[@AlexanderFromTheStarDimension]

16:52 Such beautiful graphic design. I like how the shapes weave in and out of the bird and water,

[@dillonh321]

I hope this one wins

[@eeyorehaferbock7870]

That one flag depicting a loon with stars for spots emerging from a lake of blood against a blood-red sun is the most metal flag I’ve ever seen.

[@xtfgrw]

I, who am very traditional, would really love a modern-looking flag. I really liked a lot of these and I hope they pick something that is iconic and feels like a flag for today and not just a relic of the past. That's how you get people to really feel like the state is their land. I would love to see more states do this (not Maryland or New Mexico though). Also, Utah, great job.

[@_.LucyBlu._]

I don’t think I’ve ever felt a sense of pride in being from Utah until the vindication of scott rating our actual flag

[@TPCIO2]

I’m imagining some classroom in 2130 being like “this flag represents political unrest over duck duck grey duck”

[@h3ck774]

4:28 Famous last words

[@caliaguilar4]

Adding the BTR boys like they are mount Rushmore pushed the flag to the next level

[@coolbeans6895]

As a Minnesotan I loved this! The flag at 4:16 is now in the top 6 finalists. It might be my favorite one of the final six so I hope it gets picked. Also I and my family say uff da all the time so I don’t mind the uff da one 😂

[@Dangerpants48]

As a Minnesotan and a flag nerd, I can say that I was thrilled when I first heard this was happening.

[@aronastron9538]

The design at 1:36 is cool because it kind of reflects Minnesota’s Scandinavian immigration

[@ferretyluv]

It’s cool, but the whole “cross” aspect wouldn’t fly nowadays because that would be state promotion of a religion.

[@Qwlett]

@@ferretyluv plenty of flags have crosses still

[@ferretyluv]

@@Qwlett There are only two flags with crosses: Florida and Alabama. And they’re St Andrews crosses, so it’s okay. The regular T shaped cross wouldn’t fly.

[@Qwlett]

@@ferretyluv im talking about countries

[@ferretyluv]

@ And we’re talking about state flags.

[@kuhtreesreads]

17:38 it’s an otter! The person designing this HAD TO BE from Fergus Falls, MN. I used to live there and omg the school mascot was an otter and the school colors were maroon and gold! Go Otters!!

[@fushicon6121]

Context for the “laser loon”: During the 2015-2016 New Zealand flag referendums someone submitted a flag that has since been dubbed “Laser Kiwi”

[@Trekpanther]

Just an update for anyone curious, the commission came out a couple days ago with six finalists from this list but the only one we saw in this video is @4:16 . The rest are F1154, F1435, F1953, and F2100

[@katetoolate234]

This is amazing. I'm so happy to see this video and I don't know why!

[@travisminneapolis]

11:58 duck duck Greg duck would be hilarious

[@DaCheese_Wendigo]

I'm Minnesotan, I find it hilarious that half are serious and the other half are literally jokes

[@lifewithfru]

Been waiting for someone to make this video. Thanks for the commentary.

[@kendeadrick]

Oh man I’ve lived here my whole life and I can’t believe I missed this. We desperately needed a redesign

[@NeonNijahn]

You're my premiere source for flag design tips. Thank you for being you Scott!

[@nssrrailfan]

Minnesotan here! Looked through these myself. Wild, I must say!

[@danielbledsoe965]

15:03 if Minnesota were to have or redo a flag/symbol for their Department of Natural Resources, this is what I would imagine it being

[@lillyvanilley7586]

Thank you for bringing this to light!! As a Minnesotan, I am in shock!!

[@emmybm15]

I'm half Norwegian (Born and raised 😅) with not the greatest knowledge of Minnesota despite cheering on the Minnesota Vikings from a distance and I quite like the ones who incorporated Nordic elements like the Nordic Cross those were cool! I did as well really like the one which you loved as well, the one with the North star reflecting on a lake because it felt actually quite different that! (Like the opacity was different on the lake element that gave it it's effect) The one you thought was a snowflake, instantly reminded me of a knitted jumper 😅

[@emmybm15]

I forgot to mention (can't be asked to edit) ehm Scott you vastly overestimate people from not The States (or mostly just me 😂) to know anything about USA sports teams, I only know about the Timberwolves because I follow Minnesota Vikings (and that's a completely different sport 😂) I can count on one hand how many Basketball teams I know from The States, I could even say I know even less Ice Hockey teams unless I'm really into the team sport (Football, American Football) I really don't know much and I really love sport 😅

[@jijitters]

Norwegian settlers are responsible for much of Minnesota's culture and population, including the way we say certain words lol (Norwegian-Minnesotan here representing o/) I would personally love to see a Nordic-inspired flag for Minnesota to honor this (we also have the greatest Finnish and Swedish populations too).

[@kittykat7-2]

1:50 I like that Minnesota flag, it has a similar design to the flags of the countries in Scandanavia, and they have a pretty big Scandanavian population

[@GoldenseatGaming]

i had *_NO_* idea we were changing it. Thx for the information Scott!

[@BanjoJD]

lmao at that CGP Grey call out

[@littleaudity]

when you learn about things happening in your own state from a scott cramer video

[@marcusaurelius49]

Probably already mentioned but the laser loon is a take on the New Zealand flag competition when a laser eyed kiwi bird was short listed.

[@olimcpants4023]

Omg I’ve never been this early to a Scott vid I can’t wait to get ready for work while looking at flags

[@Teri0is0Resa]

18:49 “You ever heard of knoephla soup?!” Never before in my 30 years as a lifelong Minnesotan. But that’s probably because I grew up with more people of Finnish and Italian heritage, not so much German. I grew up eating porketta and kropsua and pasties (because mining was big where I’m from). It does sound good though, I’ll have to try that soup out sometime.

[@esthers3906]

Laser loon is an S-tier flag.

[@williamstacey5348]

16:00 that’s not a mushroom that it’s chomping on…that’s Wisconsin!!!!! Even better!!!

[@kellykelbe]

Thank you for including the ogs Minnesotans that are big time rush 💙🖤

[@belgrifex]

It's funny he didn't even point out the flag that ended up winning a few hours ago

[@8bitcrook273]

the laser loon is a reference to when New Zealand held a contest to design a new national flag and it turned into a big meme nightmare where one of the leading designs was an ms paint Kiwi (NZ's national bird) firing a laser.

[@elodiec3099]

As a Minnesotan, so glad you’re reviewing this 😁😁

[@bensonsj98]

We love the redemption for Utah.

[@ab_tfl34]

It seems like canada and Minnesota share every attribute. Lakes, north star, loons, cold, deer. We are the same.

[@MaxLevinton]

hey i just found your channel and marathoned like, the 70% of your videos on both channels that interested me and this is the first vid of yours i’m seeing posted in real time

[@shannonr3711]

this has been the best ongoing series

[@Sir_Seach]

5:35 Submission F47 with the Nordic cross and North Star is the best

[@ShamanJeeves]

Yes! Duck, Duck, Grey Duck! Thank you for accurately describing the length of our fall. People know our winters are bad, but few realize our summers are just as bad. Our 10,000 lakes give us ridiculously humid summers. Our beatiful spring and fall seasons are too short by far.

[@kylerlowry1148]

Why am i so invested in watching my man Scott rank and discuss state designs. Next I want him to rank the land of each state.

[@JaredMarker]

I live in Minnesota and I didn’t even know this was a thing…I’m happy we’re getting (hopefully) an upgrade!

[@mandyadandy]

i love that i can tell this guy is midwestern purely through how he pronounces minnesota -- it's really just something you grow up saying

[@Maker0824]

I believe the laser loon is because of the laser kiwi from the New Zealand flag submissions

[@oliviabrock975]

Please do an update for us once they decide

[@kagey7591]

You, Scott, are officially the Flag Whisperer.

[@ingtapoot]

Thank you for acknowledging the new Utah flag! 😆

[@charlottestow248]

I’m so fucking excited -A Minnesotan

[@ginapellegrini4934]

14:11 I want this flag design for San Francisco with a phoenix replacing the loon! Maybe with the Golden Gate Bridge archways behind it instead of the red circle. Currently, the SF flag has a phoenix but it’s terrible looking Fun fact: the SF flag has a phoenix in reference to rebuilding after the 1906 earthquake and fire

[@SeanMacadelic]

That was my first thought when I saw this flag. Great replacement for SF. And I love your additions in your description.

[@forumfighter18]

As a Minnesotan who is stoked for cross country ski season, I can confidently sat I want it to be icy cold.

[@ZachyH]

I'm loving this second channel content

[@masterofpockets9273]

I love Laser Loon. All flags should be redesigned with a laser version of a local bird.

[@Phoenixmason10]

Day 1 of asking Scott to rank European flags

[@Shlaboza]

2:53 that laser bird is just a cheap ripoff of the laser kiwi from the new zealand flag change submissions a few years ago

[@dipbert]

I wish so badly for the PNG of a dog to be chosen for Minnesota's state flag

[@futuristic.handgun]

Scott, you wildin'. 😂 I love you so much. ❣️

[@Michael-kp4bd]

12:28 this is a masterpiece, at least in terms of content. It’s a nod to flag nerds because the black part mimics the shape of the extremely unique flag of Nepal. But THEY MADE IT INTO A LOON. Brilliant.

[@pengiunanimatorguy]

4:14 This is my favorite proposed design, and I’m so disappointed that they rejected this one over the one they actually picked

[@HotEatTheFood]

I would love to see Scott react to the submissions made to the NZ flag redesigns, given that’s where the laser bird meme started

[@AedanBryant]

F21 is ripping Maine's old flag off. I actually see the old Maine flag used way more often than the official Maine flag, which makes sense because it is much better than the current flag.

[@concordsoup3961]

There's a video somewhere on the internet with a suggestion I really like: using temperature-based color changing technology to make a flag that turns plaid when it gets cold.

[@gino14]

I want the flag at 12:17 to not get picked, specifically because if Minnesota doesn't use it, some sci fi writer in the future can take it and use it as the emblem of their fictional space force. F813 is a BADASS flag for a space force.

[@marissawendt363]

The design with the deer head and the star (F58) reminds me of the logo for the small town of Starbuck, Minnesota, where I am from.

[@JosephDobosz]

10:48 watch it be somebodies butt 🤣 and he just stared at it for a little while, gotcha Scott!

[@777gpower]

2:03 the North Star flag also would kinda blend in with Scandinavian Flags, Minnesota has a large Scandinavian population and history

[@moshebaum7612]

Ok state bird, flower and tree are next??? We need more