Top 10 Funniest Our Flag Means Death Moments

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How could Max cancel one of its funniest shows? Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re looking at the most chuckle-worthy scenes in the outlandish pirate comedy “Our Flag Means Death.”

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00:00 "Man oh man, do I wish I were a real person!"

00:03 [Laughs]

00:05 Welcome to Ms. Mojo,

00:07 and today we're looking at the most chuckle-worthy scenes

00:09 in this outlandish pirate comedy that was cruelly canceled before its time.

00:14 There will be spoilers ahead.

00:16 "Regardless, I think it's time to test my killer skills."

00:19 Number 10 - The Paperazzi

00:23 One of the show's many charms is the way it incorporates modern humor

00:27 into the history of the pirating world.

00:29 In the second season, Stede Bonnet realizes he's become a bit of a celebrity.

00:33 But while he's relishing his newfound fame,

00:36 it's obvious he isn't used to the spotlight.

00:38 "Ah, looks like your man is famous."

00:40 "Whoo, look at me!"

00:42 Blackbeard, who is all too familiar with navigating life as a seafaring icon,

00:46 offers the gentleman pirate some helpful tips.

00:49 Welcoming Stede into his world,

00:51 he rattles off a few funny consequences of the public attention,

00:54 including this hilarious play on words.

00:57 "Number one thing for me is to watch out for the papes."

01:00 "What are they?"

01:02 "The paperazzi."

01:03 Number 9 - The Cursed Coat

01:05 After learning they've boarded a cursed ship,

01:07 the crew is quick to flee the scene.

01:09 However, Stede can't resist his eye for finery.

01:13 He dons this stunning red ensemble with a dramatic flair,

01:16 an acting choice inspired by actor Rhys Darby's real reaction

01:19 when he first tried the costume on.

01:21 Refuting Jim's claim that the suit is cursed,

01:23 the captain asserts he's a man of science.

01:26 But his crew begins to crumble.

01:28 "That's no good."

01:30 "Am I okay?"

01:33 "Okay. Captain's cursed."

01:37 As the paranoia becomes ridiculous,

01:40 Stede realizes he must part ways with his beloved outfit,

01:44 but the crew comes up with a perfect solution.

01:46 "Seems nice. Wait, is it cursed?"

01:52 "That's crazy! Who would think that?"

01:55 "There you go. Good luck. No backseas."

01:59 Number 8 - Blackbeard Hiding Under Blankets

02:02 One thing about Blackbeard, or Ed as he's affectionately called,

02:05 he's always unpredictable.

02:07 And while he might be one of history's fiercest pirates,

02:10 he also has the emotional maturity of a toddler.

02:14 In the midst of one of his breakdowns in season one,

02:16 Lucius discovers him hiding in a blanket fort, penning sad lyrics.

02:20 "And it goes, 'Shouldn't let go. If I let go,

02:25 all will fall. Fingers bleeding. Down to the bone now.'"

02:30 Then in season two, he and Stede get into a row

02:33 and he buries himself under a blanket once again.

02:36 You can't help but laugh at the dramatics

02:38 as the usually gruesome captain opens his heart to tenderness for the first time.

02:42 "I'm sorry if my horrible naked chin disgusts you, sir. I love your chin."

02:46 Number 7 - Blackbeard's Apology

02:50 When Blackbeard is begrudgingly welcomed back onto the ship,

02:53 he realizes that there's a lot of work to be done

02:55 before the crew can trust their former captain again.

02:58 In order to help him rebuild those relationships,

03:00 Stede relies on his famous positive management style.

03:03 Eager to right his wrongs, Ed agrees to wear a cat bell

03:07 and delivers a carefully rehearsed yet poorly delivered apology speech to the crew.

03:12 "And I want you all to see this. This here is a ship and it's a spaceship."

03:16 "Safe space."

03:18 "It's a safe space ship."

03:20 He even decides to put action behind his words,

03:23 fixing one of the ship's doors as a sign of his dedication.

03:26 Number 6 - Roleplaying at the Party

03:33 While most of the show consists of Stede learning how the pirate world works,

03:37 the tables are turned when they decide to crash an aristocratic party.

03:41 "And they insisted I indulge, if you get my drift."

03:46 Proving his title isn't just for show,

03:48 the gentleman pirate offers Blackbeard a crash course in sophistication.

03:52 A fish out of water with bows in his beard,

03:55 Ed's interactions at the party are hilarious,

03:58 including an entertaining cameo from Nick Kroll as a Frenchman.

04:01 "Stop that, I know what you're doing. It's not clever."

04:03 "It's not clever. I don't know if you have a problem with something that we are doing."

04:09 But after an unfortunate utensil mix-up, everything goes downhill.

04:13 Just in time, Bonnet steps up to the plate

04:16 and delivers a masterclass in the wealthy's weapon of choice, passive aggression.

04:20 Number 5 - Lucius' Iconic Comebacks

04:33 Each of the show's characters has their own unique quirks,

04:36 attributes and styles that make them funny.

04:39 However, when it comes to Lucius, he is in a league of his own.

04:43 Sassy, condescending and brutally honest, the scribe doesn't hold back.

04:47 Even if it's at his own expense, he'll always be sure to get the final word in.

05:01 And this interaction with Izzy is one of his best moments.

05:11 When he's not being the thorn in everyone's side, he's ready to entertain.

05:15 Who can forget his imitation of the captain's wooden boy voice?

05:18 In our very first introduction to Stede Bonnet, it's clear he's not like other pirates.

05:30 After leaving his landlocked lifestyle behind to captain a ship on a whim,

05:34 he finds the crew isn't so sure about his unique leadership style.

05:38 "We talk it through as a... crew. Because that's what we do here on the revenge."

05:46 But still, he carries on with oblivious confidence

05:48 as he guides them through navigating inter-crew communication.

05:52 "Still others may come back looking totally fine,

05:54 but in reality, be mentally devastated by what they've witnessed."

05:59 And while a first raid might sound momentous, his is anything but ordinary.

06:05 The crew watches in awe as he fumbles through conquering a fishing dinghy.

06:10 One of the show's quintessentially Stede moments, it is the perfect start to the series.

06:14 While this show is full of unserious antics,

06:33 its heart and soul is watching Ed and Stede fall in love.

06:36 However, that journey starts out with two pirates who are completely oblivious

06:40 to their feelings for each other. Lucius has already had his suspicions about the two,

06:45 but his hunch is confirmed when he third wheels on an expedition.

06:48 Their obvious flirting builds to a hilarious scene where they create

06:58 an entirely fictional restaurant scenario.

07:01 Turns out this whole scene was improvised,

07:03 and Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby's banter was so charming it made the final cut.

07:08 Often, Stede's biggest obstacle is his over-eagerness.

07:29 While his crew has years of sailing and pirating experience under their belts,

07:33 their brand new captain is still green.

07:35 But when he first arrives at the Republic of Pirates,

07:38 Bonnet enthusiastically declares he feels right at home.

07:41 His shipmates urge him to step back and blend in,

07:44 but Bonnet has other ideas, shouting and drawing attention to himself.

07:48 His positive attitude and try-hard mentality means you can't help but laugh,

07:58 and his unbridled joy gets the motley bunch into all sorts of adventures.

08:02 Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.

08:15 Stede's reaction to getting stabbed

08:17 A gentleman pirate through and through

08:19 What's a vacation?

08:25 Stede expands the crew's horizons

08:28 It's a period of leisure.

08:30 Your time is yours to do with as you please.

08:33 Perhaps there's a hobby you enjoy.

08:36 Or maybe you do nothing at all.

08:38 The point is to rest our bodies.

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08:55 Flag-making

08:57 When Stede realizes that his ship needs a flag,

08:59 he puts his crew to work to create a symbol for the revenge.

09:02 As they struggle to express themselves with fabric, crafting hilarity ensues.

09:22 Mutiny

09:23 Even though they're discussing their plans for mutiny,

09:26 their violent words don't have the same impact

09:28 when they're carefully assembling the thread, yarn, and patches in their hands.

09:32 However, when they notice Frenchie's has a cat-like form on his flag,

09:36 they begin to interrogate him.

09:38 Defending himself, Frenchie shares several very false statements

09:42 about just how scary felines can be.

09:51 Which of these moments made you laugh the most?

09:53 Let us know in the comments below.

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