02/09/2025 - 02/12/2025 Daily OFMD Recap

02/23/2025 1:29 pm EST
TLDR; David Jenkins; Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Con O'Neill (Momentus Event w/Samba, Kristian, and Vico); Samba Schutte; Anapela Polata'ivao; Alex Sherman/Alyssa Lane; Rachel House; Brian Gattas; Adopt Our Crew: Words of Love;  Fan Spotlight: Owltrouser's Bayeux Tapestries; Our Flag Means Fanfiction; Gay Pirate News Hour; Love Notes; 

= David Jenkins = 

David's fic is finally finished (as of the 16th)! The last of it will be posted in the next recap for the 13th-16th, I just ran out of image room on tumblr on this one or I'd have put them all together. If you'd like to read the whole thing you can do so in many different places!

6 posts from David Jenkins's Bluesky thread. They read: 'Stede has a cake emergency on his hands. Buttercream and hot sun don’t mix. At least, not without considerable effort. Applejack fans the wedding cake as Stede tries to remold it into something passing for elegant. Applejack tells Stede he’s doing a good job. Stede is literally sweating it: “Thanks Applejack. We really need this. They booked the entire inn out of nowhere. If this event works there’ll be others.” Applejack: “Do you like this? Running an inn?” Stede: “Of course.” But the moment he says it, he realizes he might not. Applejack: “Ed seems to love it.” Stede: “Really? What tells you that?” Applejack notes how Ed handles the linens, arranges the fine glassware. He’s quite adept at it. Stede: “If inconsistent. Interest isn’t Ed’s problem. Maintaining interest. That’s his issue.” Applejack: “And what’s yours?” Stede: “I get myself into jams.” Applejack: “Like running an inn on a small deserted island?” Stede changes the subject. The cake has become less than stable. Perhaps they can scaffold it somehow? As Stede and Applejack attempt to right the cake, start Blondie’s Out in the Streets: “Oooooh”'

5 posts from David Jenkins's Bluesky thread. They read: Blackbeard wistfully studies Stede from the bar as he wraps silverware in napkins: “He don’t hang around with the gang no more. He don’t do the wild things that he did before.” Ed thinks about Stede’s crazy pirate days. Sword fighting, treasure hunting, lighting dudes ablaze. Blondie: “He used to act bad, used to but he quit it. It makes me so sad. ‘Cause I know that he did it for me. And I can see. His heart, his heart is out in the street.” Stede thinks he catches Ed glancing at him, but Ed appears to be just wrapping silverware. He watches his fingers work delicately: “He don’t comb his hair like he did before. He don’t wear those dirty old black boots no more.” Stede looks at Ed’s lips, pursed in concentration: “But he’s not the same. There’s something about his kisses.” (Flash to Ed and Stede kissing passionately aboard the Revenge…. … then flash to Ed snoring, asleep in the in, while Stede lies awake next to him much like his days with Mary) “I know there’s something missing inside. Something died. His heart. His heart is out in the streets.”'

2 posts from David Jenkins's Bluesky thread. They read: 'Ed and Stede make eye contact from across the room. Blondie suddenly stops. Ed: “What?” Stede: “What?” Ed: “Nothing. Just finishing place settings.” Stede: “Well hurry up this cake is fucked.” Ed: “Looks like you and Applejack have it in hand.” Applejack: “Actually, could you get in here for me? I’m kinda making a hash outta this.” Ed thinks about it, then: “Nah mate you’ve got it. This silver's not gonna wrap itself.” Applejack says he’ll take over silverware duty. Ed comes over to help with the cake.'

5 posts from David Jenkins's Bluesky thread. They read: 'Stede and Ed manage to steady it, buttercream on their fingers. Stede: “Whoop.” Ed: “Thing’s a bleeding liability.” Stede: “Let’s get this thing over with. Maybe no more large functions.” Ed: “At least none with massive fragile desserts. Icing’s not bad though.” Stede: “Might give you the shits.” Stede: “The Carribean’s not known to be kind to cream based thingies.” Ed: “You did alright tho.” Stede smudges icing on Ed’s beard: “Ha.” Ed returns fire: “Don’t escalate this Bonnet.” Stede: “Don’t trifle then.” They’re interrupted by a throat clearing. The groom’s mother, Hypatia, a wealthy, eccentric old crone glares at them. “If you’ve finished your flirtation?” Stede: “Oh. Yes ma’am. Just making sure this hasn’t spoiled.” Hypatia looks unenthused. This inn wasn’t her choice for the function but she intends this to go off without a hitch. Stede notices that he hasn’t yet seen the bride or the groom. Hypatia insists they’ll be there. Most of the family has already checked in. The family and friends have indeed checked in. They are an odd looking bunch. Moneyed, but eccentric moneyed. Some even look a little grizzled. Ed surmises most wealthy people look this way. Stede knows better. But who else is booking a wedding at a small inn in the Caribbean?'

5 posts from David Jenkins's Bluesky thread. They read: 'Stede says their money was good and they paid in advance for the entire place. So fine. Hypatia insists Ed and Stede be there for the ceremony, which starts in hours. Ed wonders why she wants both of them to be there. Rich people. They want the world he guesses. Again, Stede is doubtful about their status. Their “uncle” just lit a match on his own stubble. Governor Prince Ricky rehearses his Christmas speech as a crowd forms outside. He’s wearing a festive nose, shiny brass. Ricky’s speech is sober, anti-crime, anti-deviance. He’s become an abolitionist of all manner of social behavior since his attack on the Republic of Pirates. He orders his long suffering valet to fetch him a glass of water before his speech. His throat is scratchy. The valet retrieves a glass from the kitchen. On his way we see that almost all of Ricky’s house staff has been replaced. Roach, Olu, Wee John, even Zheng bide their time disguised as help. Outside the Governor’s mansion, among the crowd, a new small faction arrives. Jim dressed as a priest (their now preferred disguise), Frenchie as an elderly man, Black Pete and Lucius as roast chestnut sellers. Archie as beggar. All are armed and awaiting Ricky’s entrance.'

Source: David Jenkins Bsky

= Rhys Darby =

Rhys is out in Austin on the 15-16,  Raleigh 18-19, and Philadelphia Feb 25-26 for his comedy tour! If you get a chance to go please let me know how it went!

Promo graphic with a photo of Rhys and the following text: 'Rhys Darby - Feb 15 to 16 Austin, Cap City Comedy Club. Feb 18 to 19 Raleigh, Goodnights Comedy Club. Feb 25 to 26 Philadelphia, Helium Comedy Club.'

Source: Cap City's Comedy IG

He's got some New Love Hurts BTS up on his Paid Substack!

Screencap from a video posted on Rhys's Substack page. It is a slightly blurry shot of him outside the Love Hurts premiere venue, smiling at someone or something just to the side of the camera.

Source: Rhys Paid Substack
Rhys has been so busy! He had another Rhys Darby's Funny Thing's Society on the seventh, and was joined by Jim Jefferies and Trae Crowder at the Largo Los Angeles!

Photo of Rhys with Jim Jefferies and Trae Crowder at the Largo in Los Angeles. They stand inside a brightly lit corridor with Rhys in the middle, Trae on his left and Jim on his right, all 3 of them smiling at the camera.

Source: Largo Los Angeles IG

= Taika Waititi =

Hey did you know Taika directed this super bowl commercial?

In case you haven't seen enough of him, more and more vids and images are getting released from his award ceremony at the Producers Guild of America!

Source: IG

Taika Waititi and Kevin Goetz at the PGA Awards. They are seen from the waist up, standing close in a crowded room. Both are smiling broadly, and Kevin is looking at the camera while Taika is looking at something or someone just to the side.

Source: Kevin Goetz

Taika Waititi, Alan Cumming, Dylan Mulvaney, Mari Jo Winkler and Jodie Foster at the PGA Awards. They all smile for the camera while standing in a kind of semi-circle, squeezed a bit awkwardly into the tight spaces between chairs and tables.

Source: Producer's Guild IG

= Con O'Neill =

The latest OFMD Momentus Event went out without a hitch! In case you didn't get to join, there were some surprise guests-- Kristian, Samba, and Vico! One of our crewmates, @ringasunn wrote fics just for the occasion and they were read by our cast members! These fics are Izzy centric and NSFW! 

Instagram Story with a photo of a screen showing Con, Samba, Vico, Kristian and a sign language interpreter on a video call. Text above the photo reads: ‘This is just the best little treat.’ Tagged accounts: ONeill.Con, SambaSchutte, PuertoRicaNinja (Vico), KristianNairn, BeMoment.us.

Another photo from the event. Another person, Ringa Sunn, has joined the video call and is waving enthusiastically at the camera with both hands. A green circle has been drawn around them, as well as a pink arrow pointing at them. Text below reads: ‘Ringa – writer of superb smut, SpookyScaryGenderfuck on AO3. Also they sell pretty sick pins on Etsy – check out @ TinnedPineapple to see em!’ 3 accounts have been tagged at the bottom of the image: QueerWitches, RingaSunn and HaroldsHaunt.

The video was uploaded to youtube, but youtube took it down for mature content, so if you'd like a copy, you can access it here! 

Con also wrote everyone a note after the fact!

"After today's event I fell into a deep sleep and woke myself up with my screams I am now on my way to find a priest ...thanks to my fellow pirates @puertoricaninja @kristiannairn @sambaschutte and the lovely @charliecapen for arranging it all .... love is a weapon. Use it x #love #ofmd #izzy #fightback"

Selfie of Con sitting in a car. He is looking at the camera with a neutral expression, his eyes just visible behind a pair of sunglasses.

Source: Con O'Neill's IG

= Samba Schutte =

Samba is finally on bluesky! You can find him here!

Bluesky post by SambaSchutte.bsky.social, with a screenshot from the 'Izzy Into Me' live stream with Con, Kristian, Vico and Samba. The post reads‬: 'Well that was…… something (2 emojis: Grinning Face With Sweat, Fire). Love to all my gay pirates, I’m on BlueSky finally (3 emojis: Smiling Face with Open Hands, Red Heart, Pirate Flag) Hashtags: OurFlagMeansDeath, ConONeill, Momentus, OFMD.' Samba has also tagged Vico-Ortiz.bsky.social and KristianNairn.bsky.social.


Source: Samba's Bsky

Great news! Samba's movie Advanced Chemistry was in the top 3 of the movies streamed on Starz

Source: Samba's IG Stories

= Anapela Polata'ivao =

Our dearest Auntie was out at the Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, Premiere of her film ‘Tinā’! So many showed up to celebrate her wonderful film which goes live in theatres on Feb 27th! 

Photo of Anapela on a red carpet outside the premiere venue, looking at someone just off to the side with a big smile on her face. She is wearing her hair in an updo, and she is dressed in a lavalava and a matching wrap top, both made from a shiny silvery fabric embroidered with clusters of small flowers. She is holding a Samoan woven hand fan in one hand. Text at the top of the photo reads: 'Supporting our queen tonight @ AnapelaPolataivao'.Photo of Anapela on a red carpet outside the premiere venue, looking at someone just off to the side with a big smile on her face. She is wearing her hair in an updo, and she is dressed in a lavalava and a matching wrap top, both made from a shiny silvery fabric embroidered with clusters of small flowers. She is holding a Samoan woven hand fan in one hand. Text at the top of the photo reads: 'Supporting our queen tonight @ AnapelaPolataivao (Crown emoj)'.

Instagram Story by @ MadeleineSami with a photo from inside the theatre: Cast and crew stand in front of the screen, which shows the film title next to a picture of Anapela's character and a group of teenage kids in school uniforms on a pink background. Text below the photo reads: 'Tinā! With the brilliant @ AnapelaPolataivao. We laughed we cried. Go see her Feb 27th whanau! (3 emojis: Red Heart, Crying Face, Samoan Flag)'.

Source: Anapela's IG stories

In honor of the premiere, Costume designer Kama Aliska was kind enough to share some lovely BTS photos of Anapela and the crew!

Anapela and 7 film crew members smile at the camera as they stand on some steps outside a building. Anapela and the other 5 women, who were all part of the costume team, are dressed in puletasi (a traditional Polynesian outfit consisting of a skirt and a long top) of different colours and patterns. Group photo of cast and crew members from the film sitting or standing outside a red brick building on what looks like a school campus. Anapela is laughing, sitting in the second row from the front amidst a group of young actors in school uniforms.

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Picture of a camera screen showing a close-up of Anapela in character, shot head-on. She is smiling proudly as she looks up at something beyond the camera. She is wearing a red hibiscus flower in her hair, which is pulled back, and a black top with a multi-coloured flower pattern.

Source: Kama Aliska's IG

Source: TPPlus.NZ IG

= Rachel House =

Just a quick shot with our dear Mary Reed <3Selfie of Rachel House and fellow actor Kylie Bracknell. They are both wearing sunglasses and looking at the camera with big, open-mouthed smiles, and one of Rachel's arms is draped around Kylie's shoulders.

Source: Instagram

=  Alex Sherman & Alyssa Lane  =

Some great news! Alex Sherman and Alyssa Lane will be joining The Wee Con via a Digital Panel!

Image description by OFMCommunity on Bluesky: A square dark blue image with a cartoony doodle of Buttons from OFMD from the back, waist up, arms spread, the circle of the moon around his head. A photograph of Alyssa Lane and Alex Sherman is contained inside the moon. White text across the top of the image reads Digital Panel. There are two white stars on either side of the moon.

Source A MuseOfFyre's IG

= Brian Gattas =

Just a sweet tribute from our Siegfried to Elizabeth Banks for her birthday <3

Instagram Story from Brian Gattas (@ GattasB), featuring a selfie of himself and Elizabeth Banks, on which he has placed an Instagram sticker that reads 'Happy Birthday' in white capital letters surrounded by confetti. He has also tagged her Instagram account, ElizabethBanks.

Source: Brian's IG stories

== Adopt Our Crew: Words of Love ==

More lovely words of love by our crewmates over at @adoptourcrew  in honor of Valentine's Day!  Thank you for continuing to educate us on all the wonderful types of love there are!


Bluesky post by @ AdoptOurCrew.bsky.social‬ with a graphic featuring a purple heart and the following text on a light purple background: 'Pragma, noun: Love that lasts - a committed, compassionate love that often grows as two partners continue to cherish and care for each other.' The post itself reads: 'Today we’re highlighting Pragma! What are moments from # OFMD that embody this for you? What are some fics and art that showcase love that lasts? # OurFlagMeansLove.'

Bluesky post by @ AdoptOurCrew.bsky.social‬ with a graphic featuring a light green heart and the following text on a mint green background: 'Philia, noun: love between friends - based on a mutual fondness and affection; the bond between strong friends.' The post itself reads: 'Today we celebrate Philia! How have you experienced the bond of friendship through this community? What are some moments from the show, fics or art that embody love between friends? # OurFlagMeansLove.'

Source: Adopt Our Crew's Bsky


== Fan Spotlight ==

= Owltrousers's Bayeux Tapestry =

More Tapestries by the wonderful @owltrousers! This time for Season 1 Episode 2 - A Damned Man!

Image description by the artist: Small embroidery in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry. The central panel depicts episode 2 of the TV show Our Flag Means Death with smaller panels above & below featuring additional scenes and items from the episode.

Bluesky post by @ OwlTrousers.bsky.social with a close up photo of the crew listening to Black Pete. The post reads: 'There are a lot of hands in this episode. Hands are tricky, but so satisfying if I can get them right. I'm pleased with Black Pete's as he tells his Blackbeard tales with the rest of the crew's in their varying degrees of disbelief.'

Bluesky post by @ OwlTrousers.bsky.social with 2 photos side by side. The post reads: 'And speaking of Hands, here he is! I've left the needle in the first one for scale, as this is about as small as it gets (although technically there is a smaller Stede & Buttons elsewhere in this episode if you look hard enough).' The photos are described by the artist as follows. Picture 1: A close up of teeny tiny Ivan, Izzy & Fang with a needle for scale - these 3 are roughly 5 mm (1/4 inch) tall. Picture 2: Close up of Izzy & Stede and Izzy & Fang, this time a mighty 1 cm (1/2 inch) tall.

Source: Owltrouser's Bluesky

= Our Flag Means Fanfiction =

Another episode of Our Flag Means Fanfiction is live, and this time it's The Fang (aka Kevin) Episode!Check it out on your favorite podcast platform via their linktr.ee!

Title card for the Fang Episode of the Our Flag Means Fanfiction podcast. It features a black & white production still of Fang smoking his pipe while standing at the ship's wheel. The photo is cut out and pasted onto a picture of an orange slice with pink lines radiating out from its center like rays of light. The podcast & episode title are written at the bottom, next to an orange circle with the text 'AKA the Kevin episode'.

Source: OFMFF Instagram

= Gay Pirate News Hour = 

Special debrief of the "Izzy Into Me" Momentus event by the Gay Pirate News Hour side of Our Flag Means Fanfiction!


Title card for Gay Pirate Debrief. Next to a grainy black & white picture of Ed shouting about Stede’s lovely letter, it reads: 'Gay Pirate Debrief, Wednesday February 12, Noon Pacific, 3 PM Eastern.' In the bottom right corner is the YouTube Logo and the ‘Our Flag Means Fanfiction’ podcast logo.

Source: OFMFF Instagram

== Love Notes ==

Hey there lovelies. I feel like I'm perpetually behind now, kiddo's been sick, I've been sick, heck the whole country seems to be sick. Thanks so much as always for your patience on these <3

I'm running on fumes and I was trying to get the next recap up as well tonight so I'm gonna just send some love from some other folks who've been keeping me going these last several days. 

Instagram post from TwilloStory and TLLLFoundation: painting showing a paper plane flying over a calm ocean, where a paper boat floats in the opposite direction. The words 'We all have our own journeys' are written on the horizon line between the plane and the boat. The painting is signed '@ TwilloStory'.


Instagram post from TwilloStory: a painting of a person in a dress with long hair flowing down their back standing in the glow of a lamp that hangs above them. The shapes outside the cone of light are dark and indistinguishable, but within, stars shine on a background of blue, red and purple clouds. A Rumi quote is written at the top of the painting: 'If everything around you seems dark, look again. You may be the light.' The painting is signed '@ TwilloStory'.

Source: Twillostory IG / 2

Instagram post from hollymurray_doodles: a digital drawing of a pink book surrounded by red hearts, on a lighter pink background. 'Life is too short x' is written on the spine of the book, and its front cover reads: 'You deserve every bit of happiness!' The artist's signature is '@ hollymurray_doodles' with a tiny red heart next to it.

Source: HollyMurray_Doodles

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