An old man does crosswords (Crosswords)

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • This came from my livestream on July 26th, 2023. Follow me to catch me live every weekday from 9AM-2PM PT: / northernlion
    Little known fact -- I love crossword puzzles! They're kind of like trivia questions plus words, which are two of the only things I am half decent at. Check it out!

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  • @Scaring-Crows
    @Scaring-Crows Рік тому +834

    Announcement to everyone: its okay to be pogged that crosswords is back, but if youre pogged for over 6 hours you may need to talk to your doctor

    • @irti_pk
      @irti_pk Рік тому +39

      My doctor told me to open my mouth and say oink

    • @Scaring-Crows
      @Scaring-Crows Рік тому +46

      @@irti_pk Ah you mean a Sty Cry

    • @FatLarry95
      @FatLarry95 Рік тому +5

      @@Scaring-Crows +2

    • @demiposeidon
      @demiposeidon Рік тому +16

      What if I'm pegged for over 6 hours?

    • @Scaring-Crows
      @Scaring-Crows Рік тому +48

      @@demiposeidon Then I'll have what you're having

  • @WHALEBOY777
    @WHALEBOY777 Рік тому +521

    Love that he gives us some crosswords once in a while as a treat

    • @cringeginge7663
      @cringeginge7663 Рік тому +21

      It makes his basement bearable

    • @Co1010z
      @Co1010z Рік тому +12

      Chatters can have a little crosswords, as a treat.

    • @thelostcause7983
      @thelostcause7983 Рік тому

      It's like we're being dripfed the good stuff

  • @I_chose_Rapture
    @I_chose_Rapture Рік тому +326

    Hell yeah Crosswords is back!

    • @Anonymous-uu3my
      @Anonymous-uu3my Рік тому +8

      Average crossword enjoyer

    • @Bendrix27
      @Bendrix27 Рік тому +16

      Doubt we're that lucky, probably just a one-off video in between 2 billion SAP segments.

    • @juliandesens
      @juliandesens Рік тому +5

      I'm a simple man, I see NL play some crosswords or chess and I'm locked it. Tyty

  • @Cooperink
    @Cooperink Рік тому +110

    The death of crossword streams have been greatly exaggerated

  • @TheErebusGaming
    @TheErebusGaming Рік тому +69

    When the world needed them most, the crosswords returned

  • @RadianceOW
    @RadianceOW Рік тому +150

    I used to tell a story about how my friend put a "single Skittle" in the nacho cheese bowl at a party and it melted into the cheese. Despite being just one Skittle ruined the whole bowl.

    • @Slithy
      @Slithy Рік тому +34

      ruined or elevated beyond understanding of mortals?

    • @bird6708
      @bird6708 Рік тому +5

      +2

    • @xXMcNoobXx
      @xXMcNoobXx Рік тому +3

      Was your friend trying to add seasoning to the nacho cheese bowl?

    • @RadianceOW
      @RadianceOW Рік тому +17

      @@xXMcNoobXx He was just trying to have a goof and didn't know the power a single skittle could hold.

  • @genethesupreme
    @genethesupreme Рік тому +36

    AMALFICOAST had me screaming the entire time. This man's ability to stubbornly ignore the theme is unmatched.

  • @wheezymac
    @wheezymac Рік тому +79

    Holy shit they're back, I'm POGGED

  • @brinka7918
    @brinka7918 Рік тому +116

    “I DONT LIVE IM AMERICA” finally someone who understands the pain of crosswords in english being too regionalized for someone from the outside

    • @CycleMantis
      @CycleMantis Рік тому +14

      The nastier ones will have a little European geography clues mixed in, but also tend to have the filthiest wordplay

    • @irakyl
      @irakyl Рік тому +8

      my pain when half of sporcle quizzes are about american sport teams, american presidents, american states, or american tv shows

  • @chumly7490
    @chumly7490 Рік тому +60

    I could watch NL do crosswords for 1000 hours straight.

  • @Firephantom414
    @Firephantom414 Рік тому +49

    The loss of the Balatro key was too good

  • @MrMapacheco
    @MrMapacheco Рік тому +22

    man, the lighting on the new setup makes him look a tad bit more psychopathic. I felt threatened when he mimicked smelling at the beginning of the video 😶

  • @kikicauseschaos
    @kikicauseschaos Рік тому +9

    the crosswords were the reason i came to this channel, and the crosswords are the reason i come back. i have been starved of crossword content for like months

  • @taylor3950
    @taylor3950 Рік тому +21

    After getting bodied in a crossword competition recently I need this.

  • @queenofsprinkles
    @queenofsprinkles Рік тому +14

    I know he says a lot that he's not sure what to play, but I always leave the stream happier than before it started. The content is still golden even if the games are starting to feel stale (to him - I'm still pogging).

  • @TheRezyn
    @TheRezyn Рік тому +11

    I'm so insanely pegged for this rn

  • @SabreJ6
    @SabreJ6 Рік тому +4

    “I thought it was Huntington Beach Credit Union. I DONT LIVE IN AMERICA” gotta be a Library clip. that’s got all time NL quote quality

    • @bennychan8775
      @bennychan8775 Рік тому

      I had to run to the comments after that one. For sure a clip for the yearly best

  • @matthewmedina1113
    @matthewmedina1113 Рік тому +16

    GUYS THIS IS NOT A DRILL THE CROSSWORD MASTER HAS LOGGED ON

  • @kaimusic7884
    @kaimusic7884 Рік тому +11

    So pegged for some more crosswords!

    • @Uhflower
      @Uhflower Рік тому +4

      I need some of what he’s having

  • @artinua4091
    @artinua4091 Рік тому +3

    his dedication to AMALFI COAST against all evidence to the contrary gives me hope that someone will be that dedicated to me someday

  • @frostcrm
    @frostcrm Рік тому +3

    I havent watched NL in years. Now that we are in our old man phase, I just wanted to say thanks for the company.

  • @GerblerM
    @GerblerM Рік тому +2

    This is actually the series that made me subscribe 2 years ago

  • @benjamincook2292
    @benjamincook2292 Рік тому +3

    Me when I get the last one quicker than NL but don’t know 90% of the rest: “god I’m so smart”

  • @Unibot47
    @Unibot47 Рік тому +3

    Miss Crosswords. It's impressive watching NL's intelligent ass blow through these, while being hilarious. "What is a load from a load" with the instant callback joke, had me dying.

    • @firedonutzFTW
      @firedonutzFTW Рік тому

      please, miss crosswords was my mother, call me by my first name

  • @7yditchfits
    @7yditchfits Рік тому +1

    For those playing along at home, Seabees are "Construction Battalions" - CBs! And they're part of the Navy, so they're at sea!

  • @Nameless__echo
    @Nameless__echo 5 місяців тому

    “I’m not Canadian or Canadian. I’m from Vancouver.” Had me rolling! So glad I found your content!

  • @DavidZingher
    @DavidZingher Рік тому +1

    According to the Skittles style guide, the correct way to refer to singular Skittles is “one Skittles lentil”. I’ve done the research

  • @Regalas788
    @Regalas788 Рік тому +1

    Nylabone let the rhythm take you over was a great joke

  • @lordelectric9014
    @lordelectric9014 Рік тому +3

    When I saw he had new crosswords, real tears came to my eyes

  • @ephemeralstardom
    @ephemeralstardom Рік тому +6

    Omg crosswords! My absolute fav content. Glad its back!

  • @macilaci92
    @macilaci92 Рік тому +3

    he plays one crosswords DL and immediately goes back to Crosswords content. Definitely an addict

  • @luka3223
    @luka3223 Рік тому +4

    crosswords are back im so pegged

  • @jacobdumas7643
    @jacobdumas7643 Рік тому +4

    WE’RE SO FUCKING BACK LETS GO

  • @MCplayers210
    @MCplayers210 Рік тому +3

    The amounts pegged pogs of seeing egg crosswords are out in the stratosphere

  • @GotOsteoporosis
    @GotOsteoporosis Рік тому +4

    He brought back crosswords!!

  • @Smugplayer
    @Smugplayer Рік тому +2

    The king of crosswords is back

  • @domonkostegzes5763
    @domonkostegzes5763 Рік тому +10

    Crosswords are back! The pogging cant stop, wont stop

  • @chrisl3193
    @chrisl3193 Рік тому +2

    I've missed this content so much

  • @1techg
    @1techg Рік тому +4

    this is exactly what i needed

  • @davidd774
    @davidd774 Рік тому

    I was 2 minutes into watching a congressional hearing about aliens, got bored and started watching a bald guy do crosswords

  • @jenm1
    @jenm1 Рік тому +2

    I didn’t realize very relatable was a clue and thought he was being extra clever today lol

  • @everynameistakencrap
    @everynameistakencrap Рік тому +3

    My gf asked why I haven't been watching you much and I said you were in a bit of content drought. I even said I hope crosswords come back. And man I'm happy

  • @halleyharper
    @halleyharper Рік тому +2

    i audibly let out a guttural, instinctual "LETS GO" as i saw this on my fucking subs page
    pogged out of my fucking mortal shell

  • @lexistential
    @lexistential Рік тому +1

    i like how he says it like a jeopardy answer

  • @slayer19838
    @slayer19838 Рік тому +1

    Nylabone let the rhythm take you over head me dead lmao

  • @Dancyspartan
    @Dancyspartan Рік тому +5

    10/10 title game as per usual

  • @emilymceachin3777
    @emilymceachin3777 Рік тому +3

    Yay crosswords!

  • @16thkingofreaper98
    @16thkingofreaper98 Рік тому +2

    NL crosswords are back!! POG as fuck!

  • @ahame94
    @ahame94 Рік тому

    Literally yesterday was fommenting on how Pog crosswords were, and I wished they'd come back. Thank you Kind Mr. Streamer

  • @rubenvanderaa8420
    @rubenvanderaa8420 Рік тому +1

    I had no Pogs in my gourd before this, but now it's overflowing

  • @JoaoPedroDamaso
    @JoaoPedroDamaso Рік тому +2

    WE ARE SO FUCKING BACK

  • @Fummy007
    @Fummy007 Рік тому

    14:35 "If I was old..." NL if you were old you'd do what my mum does and buy the Daily Express (which she doesnt even read or like) and facetime with her sister who also bought it, and do the crossword puzzle. on sunday.

  • @adriantoader4341
    @adriantoader4341 Рік тому +1

    The rumours of the mighty crosswords' demise have been greatly exaggerated, I'm pogging out of my gourd right now.

  • @ImNotABanana69
    @ImNotABanana69 Рік тому +1

    LOVE the crossword videos! You need to try the NYT crossword.

    • @CycleMantis
      @CycleMantis Рік тому

      He could clear a Monday puzzle for sure, but anything harder would need chat help or he'd be stumped

    • @Omoplata183
      @Omoplata183 Рік тому +1

      @@CycleMantis He's better than me and I can only do Mondays & Tuesdays, so I bet he'd be able to go up to Wednesday most of the time.
      Thursdays are a huge step up but I'd love to see him try lol.

  • @dominicmarshall4219
    @dominicmarshall4219 Рік тому +1

    The demise of crosswords have been greatly exaggerated

  • @Esfirocapto
    @Esfirocapto Рік тому

    "I'm not Canadian or American, I'm from Vancouver."
    NL, 2023.

  • @chasegibson8690
    @chasegibson8690 Рік тому +1

    I found northern lion through crosswords. This is emotional for me.

  • @bduddy55555
    @bduddy55555 Рік тому +1

    One day he'll understand how crossword themes work... But today is not that day

  • @adissentingopinion848
    @adissentingopinion848 Рік тому

    NL has the inverse washed up situation here. Hes usually so bad at game that he makes you wanna buy it for yourself in frustration. But here hes so good that he makes me wanna play crosswords! CROSSWORDS!!! Man can play it from both angles, I am and will be pegged.

  • @2man222
    @2man222 Рік тому

    Return of the king of crosswords

  • @obst3085
    @obst3085 Рік тому +2

    rarely clicked faster ngl, i don't often see something I await that eagerly

  • @ruingazer
    @ruingazer Рік тому +1

    the nylabone joke had me fuckin DYING

  • @bradwurst8141
    @bradwurst8141 Рік тому +1

    Aw yay I love crosswords

  • @russellstephens3580
    @russellstephens3580 Рік тому +1

    22:34 NL really isn't beating the unable to name a woman allegations today

  • @turdlemc5789
    @turdlemc5789 Рік тому +1

    i thought he was gonna put blow off a team at 5:33

  • @penguinstudios29
    @penguinstudios29 Рік тому

    NL not knowing about Doc Martin then assuming it was a pun was not something I was expecting

  • @HarpE-girl
    @HarpE-girl Рік тому

    My gourd is officially pogged, an egg Crossword puzzle always makes my day.

  • @kaitlynallen8082
    @kaitlynallen8082 Рік тому

    THE RUMORS OF THE DEATH OF CROSSWORDS HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY EXAGGERATED

  • @TheRezyn
    @TheRezyn Рік тому +2

    They call them crosses but they're anything but

  • @beebee3293
    @beebee3293 Рік тому +1

    Ah yes the classic game crosswords (Crosswords)

  • @poorlymadevideos5668
    @poorlymadevideos5668 Рік тому

    The deaths of react court were not greatly exaggerated unless...

  • @thatguywholies2730
    @thatguywholies2730 Рік тому

    if you told me the skill difference clip is from a crossword, i would not believe you

  • @BrandtALeonardo
    @BrandtALeonardo Рік тому +1

    I’ve been saying this but NL needs to do sudoku

  • @JohnnyAppleFiend
    @JohnnyAppleFiend Рік тому

    Love seeing crosswords back. I’m egged or whatever

  • @Pause0
    @Pause0 Рік тому +2

    anyone know what site he plays on? Finding a crossword in the right difficulty range is tough but i feel these are doable.

    • @unsnopable
      @unsnopable Рік тому +1

      second one was washington post, they have the different days so you can do different difficulties. a bit tough but i enjoy it

    • @clarkwhite998
      @clarkwhite998 Рік тому +1

      First one was globe & mail (canadian)

  • @pietrocelano23
    @pietrocelano23 Рік тому

    fnally we get NL complaining about the local news, he's finally into his grandpa arc

  • @crab_king9763
    @crab_king9763 Рік тому +1

    YES CROSSWORDS BABY LETS GOOOO

  • @xiricada7121
    @xiricada7121 Рік тому +1

    The egg was really shining today. People have been saying…

  • @outoftheinkwell9377
    @outoftheinkwell9377 Рік тому

    Crosswords always goes crazy glad to see it back

  • @Fuzzydicee
    @Fuzzydicee Рік тому

    bro knows all this random info but didnt know skittles

  • @Agusdac1
    @Agusdac1 Рік тому +2

    Does anyone know the website he uses? So glad crosswords is back!

    • @keth1010
      @keth1010 Рік тому

      Same here, would like to know as well!

  • @DeathClawz
    @DeathClawz Рік тому

    13:02 You could say, it's throwing you in a loop

  • @LillaJag
    @LillaJag Рік тому +1

    Finally more crossword!

  • @boomatey3558
    @boomatey3558 Рік тому

    crosswords are back, pogged off my gourd rn

  • @sleepiestgf
    @sleepiestgf Рік тому

    nobody in ghe history ever thought this day would ever come....

  • @xanweaver8131
    @xanweaver8131 Рік тому

    Crosswords are back? I’m literally pogging

  • @vidde1996
    @vidde1996 Рік тому

    Yes, finally! It's probably just back for this one video, but still! Gotta be happy for what you get

  • @theRandyGallant
    @theRandyGallant Рік тому

    The king has returned

  • @Q_z_
    @Q_z_ Рік тому

    Holy shit i have never understood nofap but I will understand it if that final nut feels even half as good as seeing the return of crosswords.

    • @agustinbarquero8898
      @agustinbarquero8898 5 місяців тому

      I practice NOFAP. Yes, the final nut feels good but overall you feel much much better. Try to do it for a few months and you will love it.

  • @mattatat1861
    @mattatat1861 Рік тому +1

    always love an NL crossword vid

  • @Kerwuddy1
    @Kerwuddy1 Рік тому

    CROSSWORDS ARE BACK!!

  • @shockwavemasta
    @shockwavemasta Рік тому

    It's BACK

  • @CycleMantis
    @CycleMantis Рік тому

    Clue 10. We're so back (3)
    POG

  • @salsaordie
    @salsaordie Рік тому

    NL ever tried cryptic crosswords? You should give it a shot I bet you’d like them

  • @ericapiepie
    @ericapiepie Рік тому

    i always look forward to seeing the occasional crossword upload

  • @TheMarcinho2000
    @TheMarcinho2000 Рік тому

    Crosswords are back let's gooo

  • @Oomykins
    @Oomykins Рік тому

    IT'S BACK

  • @samumohacsi
    @samumohacsi Рік тому

    CROSSWORDS ARE BACK LETS
    GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

  • @cooperburgin8903
    @cooperburgin8903 Рік тому

    Not me thinking this was some crossword rougelike

  • @FreyrFox
    @FreyrFox Рік тому

    It’s back baby