I’m from Maine and no one really flies the blue flag and I actually forgot that that was our real flag because everyone just flies the pine one. I’ve always loved the pine flag over here. We have it on a bunch hats and shirts
I have lived in Maine for the past year - this video dropping really hit me as a "this is your home now" sorta thing. Very lovely upload, made me cry a little. I do like the new flag option! That little tree is also on our new license plates (which I like a lot less than our older chickadee plates...)
I was waiting for a Maine flag video to come and I’m so glad it finally did! Hopefully the flag change spurs more videos on Maine in the future! Our Blue Bell flag makes for a fine seal but it’s time to go back to our roots!
I know there's a recent history surrounding this change. But if Maine were to change its flag, I would hope consideration would be given to the Maine 20th battle flag as inspiration.
I kinda hope they don’t vote for the Pine Tree flag. It’s just…not good. The blue design should get the boot but the Pine Tree wouldn’t be what I would replace it with.
Grey, i just thought of a good question for you. Could a member of the British royal family be president and king of England at the same time. As in they were born in the states but are a legitimate heir to the throne and its their turn right as they are elected POTUS. Additionally what is the maximum number of countries you could rule (or just be the figurehead of) due to laws not being quite clear on the matter of royalty/leadership.
While pine flag might be the older of the two, I don't think it's reasonable to say that it's the 'most traditional' when the bluebell flag has been the official flag for FAR longer. I think it should just stick with the flag as it is rather than spending millions (or more) to update the flag, seals, letterhead, etc.
I love the simplicity of it and it will certainly be unique among the state flags, though it's similarity to the racist "Appeal to Heaven" flag gives me pause
I’m from Maine and no one really flies the blue flag and I actually forgot that that was our real flag because everyone just flies the pine one. I’ve always loved the pine flag over here. We have it on a bunch hats and shirts
That's the mark of a good flag!
one less copy cat state seal on blue, I am so glad Alaska did a correct blue flag
I want nothing more than to learn that gray sat on this video for months just so that he could release it a week before the election
Finally a CGP Grey video!
It's been 10 months.
10 months for a flag opinion video.
I was getting nervous he was going to just stick to podcasting! This is one of the longest gaps for him
One day it'll be like "lol 3 years since the last video"
don't live in US, but flag news is very important
It really bothers me that the star is in the top left when Maine is on the top right of the country.
Now I’m bothered too
What about if you view the flag from the other side?
I want to believe that Grey's flag reviews were what tipped the issue into a public vote
Mainly Maine is changing their flag to more accurately represent the main features of Maine
It did not pass.
PUT THE MOOSE ON THE PINE FLAG YOU COWARDS
Didn't pass😢
Trust grey to find something fun in this miserable election
Okay, _now_ I'm excited about voting
I just turned in my ballot in favor of the flag today!
Could you do a UK county flags graded?
So many Mainer-isms (Maineah-isms)! Wicked 0:14, A-yuh 1:01, down cellar 2:50. I feel so recognized!
Came here expecting to hear something about ranked-choice voting, and got flag yelling instead. 10/10, A+, no notes XD
About time we have a beige flag!
As a Mainer
since I can’t vote yet, I’ve been persuading the adults in my town to support the flag change lmao
Edit: it lost
You really got me with that one CGP lmao
“Look at that off white coloring the tasteful retro of it” great American Psycho-esque throw 😂
The off white background is an interesting choice
man, we need a rating of the flag. You cant tease us like this!
It's clearly A or S ^^ If you don't like off-white, it might drop to B or C.
I'm in love with bringing back classic flags, especially Maine's. I hope they change it to that!
Premodernist is going to tear you a new one, Grey
Smooth edit for the results
I have lived in Maine for the past year - this video dropping really hit me as a "this is your home now" sorta thing. Very lovely upload, made me cry a little. I do like the new flag option! That little tree is also on our new license plates (which I like a lot less than our older chickadee plates...)
As a Mainer I am 100% in favor of returning to the original flag. Almost everyone who flies a Maine flag flys the old pine anyway
This is a flag channel now 👍
So it’s Gondor of the United States?
This is definitely more engaging than the OTHER election...
I'm offended! Where is Wisconsin in the blue bell collection?
Oh my god a CGP Gray video....about the real stuff! I've been waiting for this!
Missed CGP Grey badddd - I even became a member and binged those videos
Grey uploaded what a great day
New CGP Grey Video!
BABE WAKE UP CGP GREY JUST POSTED
Who do they think they are putting a tree and a celestial body on their flag!!! (SC resident)
1:42 nebraska so irrelevant it wasn’t even invited to the bluebell party🥲
YESS A VIDEO!!!
finally a video, I've missed those
He had us in the first half, not gonna lie.
Omg grey posted
the wait was so worth it! ✨😌
The pine flag looks like a less visually appealing South Carolina flag not gonna lie
I was waiting for a Maine flag video to come and I’m so glad it finally did! Hopefully the flag change spurs more videos on Maine in the future! Our Blue Bell flag makes for a fine seal but it’s time to go back to our roots!
I genuinely can't believe that this ballot measure didn't pass, almost as disappointed in my state for failing this as I am in my country as a whole.
Honey, Greyman just dropped another masterpiece
Just became a member
Put the moose on the back 🗣️
Pennsylvania, get your act together!
It is just me but I feel like Grey has a social experiment going on with how much the thumbnails of his vids has changed, Grey what are you cooking
Finally, an election that is interesting.
I would gladly change the Montana flag
I know there's a recent history surrounding this change. But if Maine were to change its flag, I would hope consideration would be given to the Maine 20th battle flag as inspiration.
for some reason i genuinely thought this video would seriously be about the election
I kinda hope they don’t vote for the Pine Tree flag. It’s just…not good. The blue design should get the boot but the Pine Tree wouldn’t be what I would replace it with.
wondrous
Good luck Maine. Both options are better than Minnesota's new and old flags.
MARYLAND STILL NEEDS A STATE SONG.
I can't believe that they took the good flag and made it into the terrible bluebell
Change is good when it comes to flag designs, even though I'm still bitter that Minnesota didn't go with my personal fav Old Wavy.
That looks like a butter tin logo fr
Grey, i just thought of a good question for you. Could a member of the British royal family be president and king of England at the same time. As in they were born in the states but are a legitimate heir to the throne and its their turn right as they are elected POTUS. Additionally what is the maximum number of countries you could rule (or just be the figurehead of) due to laws not being quite clear on the matter of royalty/leadership.
Holy shit
Babe wake up, new CGP grey video dropped!
No, really.
Yes I know it's been 10 months.
No I'm not tripping
Yes, let's watch it now
Not gonna lie, i was fooled at first
THE HEVANS HATH GIVETH THY NEWITH GREY VIDEO PRESINTATION
While pine flag might be the older of the two, I don't think it's reasonable to say that it's the 'most traditional' when the bluebell flag has been the official flag for FAR longer.
I think it should just stick with the flag as it is rather than spending millions (or more) to update the flag, seals, letterhead, etc.
YOURE BACK YAYYY
49sec ago was great
Mans changing the thumbnails the day after the video dropped. This is getting sad.
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Aya
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I love the simplicity of it and it will certainly be unique among the state flags, though it's similarity to the racist "Appeal to Heaven" flag gives me pause
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