Red Flags Animation Meme [Splatoon]

It's not the full video because I only really planned it up until the waiter scene. I hope you enjoy regardless!
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Characters: Nintendo
Art: Me
Art program: Paint tool SAI
Editing software: DaVinci Resolve
Original video: • Red Flags (ft. Montaig...
Music: Red Flags (ft.Montaigne) - Tom Cardy ( • Red Flags (ft. Montaig... )
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[@volterge1st]

I notice a few people are pointing out that the video is too similar to the original. I will say, I intended to make it a faithful parody to the original but with Pearl and Marina, but I see now I might have overdone it. I'm very sorry, I'll do better next time!

[@letmeinletmeinletmeinCYN]

i think it’s fine

[@zeldafan88]

Volt nah yours stands out because these are hand drawn instead of tracing the frames from the original. Come on Puff out your chest take a deep breath You're gonna be okayyyy ❤️

[@Jeloetta]

I don't see anything to apologize for. An affectionate parody can follow similar framing and poses and that doesn't make it less original in its own way. Plus you still have to draw all of that on your own. I don't think anyone could reasonably accuse you of somehow ripping off someone else just because there's some overlap in posing. Sometimes the internet just is too critical.

[@RoyaLotad]

Hard disagree, this is a 10/10. It's a faithful parody but it's oozing perfectly with charm and jokes and visuals that would only make sense in a Splatoon setting, that's the perfect middle balance imo

[@Inmortuae2233]

As long as you don't trace anything, its good dude.

[@GandalfTheTsaagan]

Ok, but you've got to admit that "The Inkling Polychaete" is a masterpiece of cinematic horror

[@aceospades99]

Now THAT is great wordplay

[@waxsuyaaa]

Polychaete?? Underwater annelid worm reference?? Wowzers

[@GandalfTheTsaagan]

@@waxsuyaaa They're pretty much marine myriapods

[@waxsuyaaa]

they areeee

[@EchoLocator]

Bro will reincarnate as Sheldon when Antartica gets bombed

[@wistfuloptimist1238]

The way that Pearl smiles sweetly at the end, truly meaning that "no" makes my heart so happy I love these cephalopods so so much

[@d.j.sterling6694]

Sapphic cephalopods are like bacon; they make everything better

[@MoonlightMigg]

Yess i loved it

[@shark_girl]

Ikr like idc what anyone says Pearlina is cannon and you can't change my mind I LOVE MY LESBAIN CEPHALOPODS-

[@NiGHTSIntoMemes]

FINALLY THE WEIRDGIRL MARINA REPRESENTATION WE DESERVE!!! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE

[@smhaley]

words cannot begin to describe how perfect this is

[@phighter]

1:11 I love how the Peter Griffin death pose is still identifiable 💀

[@Anaea]

alternate title: pearl mistakes marina's autism-fueled ramblings for murderous intent

[@lorelaimorace-kk1xz]

autistic marina that's awesome

[@oslonicl6251]

autistic marina is a headcanon i did not know i needed

[@Anaea]

i make a semi-funny comment then leave to go do other *important* things and now its hearted and has 332. what the fuck???? /nm

[@lorelaimorace-kk1xz]

@@Anaea marina is now a fellow autistic perfect her special interest human centipede

[@ninjapotatolorf6237]

Wholesome romantic autistic rambling YES!!!

[@pompirion]

BRO I LOVE THE DETAILS LIKE PEARL SITTING ON BOOKS, SQUID SISTERS KNIVES AND THE DEEP CUT CHOPSTICKS THATS SO COOL

[@ThePotionMaster413]

I LOVE MAD SCIENTIST MARINA SM!!! I mean she builds military weapons and battle arenas as a side gig, of course she would be into something as batshit as “octarian man-o’-war”

[@Anaea]

i mean obviously

[@antercom]

I absolutely love how Pearl is sitting on a stack of books in order to properly sit at the table ajdhshd fantastic job on the animation!!

[@ijustwatchvideosandleaveco1004]

1:03 I’d like to take this moment to adore the Squid Sisters themed knives and the Deep Cut chopsticks

[@Fl0shy]

And splat Tim in the background

[@lonk2026]

@@Fl0shy and that pearl is texting splat tina

[@whippethacreem7299]

"You don't understand Pearlie, cephalopod yuri is the only way to save the world or whatever"

[@Glory2Snowstar]

AAAA this is so good! Y'know, I could 100% see Marina being inspired to create some weird biopunk Octoweapon based on the Human Centipede.

[@LilyTheSmol]

Huge line of Inklings and/or Octolings producing an insane amount of ink at the end

[@jackwilliams8399]

That sounds more like something tartar would make to me

[@ArthurGabriel-id7fv]

Verdade

[@shark_girl]

​​@@jackwilliams8399 Nah it usually makes boring things with no creative twists

[@isadoraalvarez9767]

This is what I wanna imagine people in universe assumed their relationship was like after learning marina was an octo

[@Lou_animates]

Oh my god I’m so glad I clicked on this as fast as I could, I did not expect a Pearl and Marina animation to one of my fav joke songs 💀

[@donythedonut]

I KNOW RIGHT??!

[@GameLeaderR]

Love that at the end Pearl was like, "She may be a freak but she can be MY freak." Its adorable and a little worrying lol.

[@SirNerdbird]

Unexpected wholesome ending :)

[@zaybeol]

oh hey didn't expect to see you here :D

[@MikiAnne29]

I love how you made this video like the og music video for the song was, from the faces, to the framing and the lack of moving mouths. The attention to detail is impeccable.

[@sarahxx.]

YOU

[@MikiAnne29]

@@sarahxx. YOU!

[@SeerOfTheWest]

Yeah, if my date says their favorite movie is human centipede, I'd probably immediately sink into my chair like a hermit crab.

[@Wallis_2001]

The small details are SO GOOD. Like, Pearl sitting on a stack of books to make herself taller made me lose it 😭 No but seriously, it looks so smooth and crisp and I just love your art style. I love it as much as Marina loves questionable movies. Great work!!

[@genixlefrench9763]

Your really one of the funniest animator of the Splatoon community 😂

[@justagremlin0]

pearl sitting on a pile of books (INCLUDING THE BIBLE LMAOAO) made this already incredible video for me

[@SuspiciousTemmie]

This art and these animations are all _incredibly_ well-done, your artstyle is absolutely amazing, all the little details in this make it so much better, THIS ANIMATION IS SO FREAKING AMAZING OH MY GOD I *CANNOT* wait for the full version, if this isn't even the full thing it might legitimately end up being the best animation you've ever made

[@boxo-by]

The expressions are so good HEHEH Plus the knives are Callie and Marie themed 10/10 video

[@lonk2026]

and the chopsticks are deep cut themed!

[@markaloman]

Pearl sitting on a stack of books. Oh you precious little Gremlin

[@gladisseabrook3309]

Didn't expect these two to go on a date but I fully support it :)

[@StyxTheCephalopod]

"You know I love ya, 'Rina!"

[@tomasmichaels642]

Yeah, with how much they do together in Octo expansion, including hugging, kissing, and falling over I fully ship those two

[@zaybeol]

plus that one coroika issue that was drawn by marina herself about pearl

[@thehiddeneye9271]

@@tomasmichaels642 not a kiss in octo but yea she was all over her otherwise

[@user-qo4es1zo2y]

@@tomasmichaels642 hi N😺

[@Pop_Penguin]

This is so cool and I love this meme! I also like how the ending implies that Pearl accepted Marina despite Marina's... interests.

[@storyshiftme]

So Idk if it's intentional or not, but I love the fact that at around 0:15 Marina's shadow looks like she has the Splatoon 1 Octo Goggles!

[@kingomnom8317]

Human centipede two and three are about people watching the previous films and liking so much they recreate the human centipede in their own way it's understandable to be scared

[@yuming8845]

0:35 Marina Ida out here rocking a pose to shine like a crazy diamond

[@lonk2026]

kieran pfp spotted

[@SiSoz]

Side order leak?

[@mathiaslienafa789]

oooooooh I find it a pity that you didn't adapt the rest of the clip because I would like to see Pearl and Marina in wedding suits yes I ship them :)

[@volterge1st]

I ship them too! I wanted to draw them in wedding outfits too, but unfortunately my back aches and carpal tunnel made me decide that I shouldn't spend more energy on it, so I ended it on this note :) Thank you for your support ❤

[@mathiaslienafa789]

@@volterge1st yes I can understand it's true that as an artist who took three whole days to make a successful drawing of a human yeah I can understand so it's fine there's no problem with that but for what you just did so far I find it really impressive and I love how you drew Pearl in your version of the clip :)

[@volterge1st]

@@mathiaslienafa789 Thank you so much!!

[@MrFourchords]

@@volterge1st Why do you shio them? I think they're a lot nicer as just friends

[@volterge1st]

@@MrFourchords Why do you see them as friends? I think they're a lot nicer as a couple. Do you see the point now?

[@harryeling9808]

I CANT STOP REPLAYING, THEY LOOK SO GOOD AND IT FITS LMAO

[@nova0000]

0:32 I really like how the melody is structured in the chorus. I don't know I just think it's neat :3

[@nova0000]

To overly explain it, I expected the chorus to start off with the melody of a# g a# c a# and then continue with a# g c a# g with the ladder bar being the one which the song actually starts off with. I think that's why I enjoy it because it didn't go as I would expect and as I'm used to. It's interesting and cool to me :3

[@jertz_tv8238]

This brings me insurmountable joy. Tom Cardy’s songs are amazing

[@randombrony5434]

I'm not upset at all how close it was to the original! Seeing the effort and care to paradoy something so well was amazing to witness! Capturing someone else's artstyle while still making it your own is a trait few can say they have truthfully.

[@iyiosuko1449]

I never imagined this scenario between Pearl and Marina. This is incredible.

[@MrBoi6]

I like how pearl had to sit on some books just to make herself look tall

[@noahxolotl]

HELL YEA! I love this song, and your art on it is beautiful :D You're great!❤

[@squidfam3927]

Another certified Voltergeist banger EDIT: Oh my god i didn't notice the phone text or Pearl sitting on a bunch of books, this is on another level

[@CherObv]

I just heard this song and the Marina design from the thumbnail is cool!

[@Skull-wants-sweets]

0:25 BRO IS THAT GOGGLES IN THE BACK

[@A.rando1]

The art and animation is absolutely stunning! I love this.

[@orestisvamvakousis6210]

1:20 gave me a mini hart attack lol

[@gegnabean]

1:01 NO WAY I just noticed that Pearl is sitting on books here

[@That1Queer]

1:00 Oh, she's /srs (serious) now, we ain't playing games no more

[@cheesewizard3965]

I like to think that Marina’s talking about an Octavian movie she saw when she was still in the corps and Pearl’s the only one who realizes that she’s talking about a really messed up anti-Inkling propaganda film

[@sarahxx.]

AUGH I LOVE THE EXPRESSION WORK AND HOW YOU STAYED FAITHFUL TO THE ORIGINAL, i love when pearls expression softens at the end, its so fucking adorable, this is one of my favorite works of urs now easily

[@bluberry-octopiie]

is nobody gonna talk about how Pearl is sitting on a stack of books to be taller 😭

[@_-ch3rrys0da-_]

absolutely love this but WAS THAT GOGGLES FROM THE SPLATOON MANGA IN THE BACKROUND 0:25

[@Elenakismollbean]

YYYEEEES THIS IS AMAZINGGGGG I LOVE IT SM Volt Your work always impresses me

[@zeldafan88]

I mean look at her pearl. You dont have to worry about being the main course when your girl is such a snack.

[@crystalparadise2731]

Dude I can't even express how much I love your style of art

[@dransnake]

THIS IS SO FREAKING HILARIOUS, I absolutely adore this animation. Plus it's nice seeing someone animate a good portion for one Love me some good Pearlina content. Even if Pearl was terrified about Marina's favorite movie, that look of pure love at the end was honestly so cute

[@A_Shin3]

HELP THE WAY PEARL HAS BOOKS UNDER HER SEAT HAS ME DYING RN

[@southern1999]

Not me thinking this shit was going in a way different direction at 0:45

[@-ToxicLemomade-]

Pearl holding wine is something I needed to see that you for the masterpiece

[@TheApoke]

Amazing drawings! I loved how you replaced the blades w splatoon weapons!

[@chilicheeseflake]

Ahahaha this is so good, i really love how you draw Marina, so pretty

[@BLITZER737]

Red flags and splatoon scared me but then I saw pearl and marina hell yea

[@CelesteSDBK]

PEARLINA CONTENT YESSSSS Thank you so much for gifting this masterpiece to us 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@cinnamorollteaparty]

I love that little detail in the background that there is a little picture of splat Tim :) also great animation dude ❤

[@ollievalentine4239]

I like how the ending strays from the original actually And that’s why it ends there Like pearl is freaked out at first And at the end she just looks at marina. Ad marina has the sweetest smile Pearl realized she may have overexhadurated the situation and smiles at marina happily and with love (cuz she’s cute) (Honestly this whole thing could be interpreted as pearl finding out marina is a octoling, and panicking, but realizing she’s really no threat, she’s sweet) Compared to in the original the guy says no because he doesn’t want to say that in front of a woman he feels could kill him

[@motharchenemy8549]

the horrifying thought that of the many remnants of human existence, the human centipede is what remained

[@VoxelChaos]

Had to legit lift my sunglasses for this. Bc it was hard to see woth em on LMAO

[@VanillaBronny]

The best adaptation of this song yet ! You have everything !!! Very close to the original ❤ and the little plush we marina chew her was so funny ! Thanks for this ! Love from France ! ❤

[@WeirdDragonRAWR]

Really cool animation! Nice song I always see it in shorts, but the whole thing is great

[@DistressedCrab]

I’m glad my main weapon could contribute to threatening pearl from the shadows

[@krosiim]

I watched this video 9 times over and over again

[@tomasmichaels642]

This vid gave me ‘nam flashbacks to my Marina simping days. Great

[@dragon9261]

I love how the pearl plush is getting crunched

[@gegnabean]

Dude the expressions are so good it so adds to the humor

[@TheShy1000]

Ever since I first that that music video, I always though: "Pearl and Marina would fit best in this scenario, and Marina ist the creepy one, because that's how you are if you spent your entire live in the Octarian Army."

[@PiccaDhil]

But then theres the trauma of the octarian army... heck I wont be surprised if there was a Octarian that was sewed head to mouth... ( Imagine that ) And it also makes sense for Marina to be the lady... especially if you refer to the actual Red flags video

[@anominon]

I love the fact Pearl is sitting on a stack of books. Also screw those who say this is too close to the original, you made a perfect tribute.

[@8Dice1]

LMAOO I LOVE THE PICTURE OF THE INKLING ON PEARLS PHONE LOL! Love this, very good animation!

[@mia_is_epic]

I love how the knifes are designed like Callie and Marie's dress designs 😂

[@fuku2942]

MARINA WHY SO YOUR FAV FOOD IS FISH (amazing art)

[@Miss_good_for_nothing]

Omg, i love the part where he said i think im gonna get murdered tonight

[@iamthinking2252_]

this version of marina is a work of art

[@alexisblissett4434]

The various Splatoon weapons instead of knives is probably my favorite little detail in the whole video!

[@aarOuOn]

It fits so well lmao

[@Moonlit50899]

I love how the cutlery is themed after all the idols! really adds to it lmao

[@haydenclockwork2420]

I just realized pearl was sitting on books lmao

[@91yugo77]

It's so well done omg and the small details too like at 1:03 with the blue/yellow/gray chopsticks like Deep Cut, and the Callie and Marie colored knives and stuff it's so great xD

[@thatonesleepdeprivedartist]

This is so well made I spat out my drink laughing

[@Randomhat99]

I love Marina, plus let's admit it, we all have strange taste, and even so, you have to respect the tastes of others as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.

[@froggai2022]

YEAHAHSHSHAHSH EVIL MARINA YESSSSSS WOOF WOOF BARK - Ahem. Very good thank you Volt for feeding the splatoon community again

[@Wr3nl3t]

love how pearlie sits on books in the chair

[@todidatwee4571]

Lmao that's so funny

[@daisy1077]

This is phenomenal! Love the facial expressions here! Your art is very lovely! Also, loved how you included Splat Tim here lol.

[@Missing-InAction]

AHHHH!! so much to say, in summary? its perlina. Perlina is all we need🩵💕✨

[@underfan2717]

WE NEED A FULL VERSION THIS IS AMAZING

[@Ponyototoroex]

I definitely wasn't in school when you posted this and snuck out of class just to watch it.

[@nuggetsinareddot784]

0:21 I haven't seen anyone mention it But... MARINAS PHONE COVER HAS PEARLS INK COLOURS. Edit: The pearlina fan in me is swooning great work dude!

[@Noxximillieh]

I propose to start a cult where we worship this video

[@titaniumtreedom]

I freaking enjoy this one, I wish it was a little bit longer because the animations is great work

[@bxbaleii5210]

I dont even play splatoon and I love this! I’ve been replaying it like 50 times lol

[@Nintenguin]

This is so good, from the expressions to the colors. Amazing job Volter!

[@Blitzercyb-MX]

1:16 the seconds main meme Also this serious face that marina made what hilariously terrifying

[@Joanarr]

OMG PEAK pearl and marina are literally just so

[@MrFourchords]

they're just friends

[@Cr4bst1k]

I CANT EXPLAIN HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS OMGOMGOMG