Critique (CRINGE) My Content

[@monkeybznzz]

In an insane world your kindness, warmth, humor and talent are so comforting to watch. 0 cringe. Keep being a good human. Thank you

[@1217BC]

Why the hell does KZbin keep suggesting vids of girls in yoga outfits failing at bush craft when all these amazing people are out there?!? Thanks for showing them off, I now have a bunch of content to consume

[@goat5480]

Love how okie dokie became permanent 😄

[@NicoleCoenen]

The origin of the Okie Dokie ...

[@KiraHellhammer]

You know...I find myself using Okie Dokie on my work daily meetings 😂 I think I'm turning Canadian

[@darthfenrir4892]

​@@NicoleCoenenthe Okiest of the Dokies

[@Fr_dG]

​@NicoleCoenen i give this video 1337 okie dokies

[@josemarques8211]

@@NicoleCoenen but it became a thing or was already a thing? Love it btw

[@gatorgrrrlsgarage]

I have been a lesbian my entire life, which I feel has earned me the cred to suggest that it is time to replace the worn out saying "You go girl" with a new saying in honor of Nicole... "You chop girl" Say that out loud like you mean it. Soooo... satisfying.

[@PencilProper]

I've been a lesbian too

[@supremechaosbeing2696]

@@PencilProper yeah alright chris

[@jamesschaeffer1770]

I maintain the "Okie Dodie" is a better option.

[@jesusoftheapes]

You've been a lesbian your whole life? Well that is the debate is it not?

[@bensevrywere]

​@@supremechaosbeing2696 sigh... he's down with lesbians... he eats what they eat...😂

[@PapaJoe00001]

First of all, I had no idea that wood chopping lesbians were a whole genre. Secondly, I had no idea how much I need wood chopping lesbians in my life. Rock on!

[@AndrewBennettScience]

I assume everybody on this channel has had exactly the same thought at some point. Welcome to a club none of us expected to join! 😂

[@LooseyGoosey28]

I have arrived to paradise 👀😮‍💨

[@w0033944]

Same here. It's mildly embarrassing when, as a straight man, you find yourself developing a crush on a wood-chopping lesbian.

[@tayronachan]

@@w0033944 LOL!, so true.

[@jamesschaeffer1770]

I get it, I do. @@w0033944

[@BB77s]

total respect to the dude chopping wood in heels... I' can't even walk in them 🙄

[@beccawilson1368]

thirst trap worked on me.... i love that devilish grin.

[@benitier254]

I know one thing for sure. If you and Thoren would EVER chop wood together in one video, my lil bi-heart couldnt handle it and i'd die. But it'd be worth it.

[@sarahsteinberg6862]

Can we get more like on this comment?? Haha😅

[@waffles3629]

Would that be a goodbi? I'll see myself out

[@benitier254]

@@waffles3629 maybe more like a greatbi. But i like the way you're thinking :D and no, stay. :D

[@waffles3629]

@@benitier254 hehehe 🤣 thanks

[@gamer_kn1ght6]

To be honest, such a collab would make a LOT of people realize something about themselves. Also a lot of people would die because of too much slay energy

[@Mireaze]

Lesbian lumberjack is my favourite category of person, your joy is infectious. I'm also very lesbians

[@jonathonvince561]

😂😂😂

[@melanisticmandalorian]

As a male lesbian, I also agree.

[@vin_rouge180]

@@melanisticmandalorian how's that 😂

[@suryavalluri3894]

​@@vin_rouge180they might be attracted to women and specifically like female lumberjacks who isn't to be honest and when I say female I'm talking about the sex assigned at birth and they might be male in the sense of getting assigned that and maybe they identify as woman

[@fIeshwater]

​@@suryavalluri3894that's not usually how trans people describw themselves

[@dalefreund]

You are one of those few creators that no matter what my mood is, I always stop and watch the whole vid when you come up on my feed. Your vibes are just so good and wholesome; no drama, just nature, dogs, wood chopping, and some good old lesbian lumberjack thirst traps that even I, an aro ace, enjoy.

[@paulgibby6932]

Absolutely. Watching vids together that I normally woodnt

[@mfoster7627]

Go, Dale, You do you.

[@phillyphakename1255]

I as a fellow aroace love a high quality sexual innuendo. Nicole is up there with the best of them.

[@whiterabbit6111]

two things: 1) I thought I was cripplingly weak for a large guy, watching you chop some mighty large beastly pieces, then discovered that Australian gum trees are just really hard wood and that's why I appear to suck. 2) You always make me smile, so cheers for that.

[@NicoleCoenen]

Ah yes, the Australian gum tree.... it's feared amongst all woodchoppers 😳 It's basically the final boss.

[@abonham82]

Far out, I also assumed I was just weak for the same reason! Especially after watching the wood chopping competition at the Easter Show.

[@maxnaz47]

As an Aussie that was raised in the bush, i thought all wood chopping was the same... To see some people being able to split wood in a single swing was astounding to me, i thought i had so much to improve that i i didn't think i could ever achieve the same technique... I'm glad I'm not the only 1...

[@janshuster1426]

​@@NicoleCoenen Locust!

[@gaetanowouters5726]

so fun when things feel cool in the moment but when you watch it after it's just cringe incarnate

[@NicoleCoenen]

This describes most of my human existence.

[@gaetanowouters5726]

@@NicoleCoenen amen

[@earthboundV]

Same

[@waffles3629]

​@@NicoleCoenen mood

[@pxrays547]

An older hetero type male here (width and breadth of your audience), I have not seen any of your videos that is the least bit cringe. Quite the opposite; positivity, humor, beauty, informational, inspirational, a great example of livin' yo life, what else..... can't think of anything else right now. Keep up the good work and ignore the haters. Also a fan of Lizzy Borden, another excellent chopper, I know; completely different genre, so take it for what it's worth.

[@absolute-creature]

I love how Nicole is just so gentle and sweet with everyone in the videos! I wish the internet was more like this

[@денис-й9л1е]

Я рад за вас. Ваш выбор ориентации стал для меня неожиданным. Очевидно вы счастливы!, Будьте окуратней с банком и топором. Удачи!

[@danzmitrovich6250]

Firewood seasons can always come in handy for summer cooking as well for grilling out on a camp fire at anytime when the weather forecast are right for them

[@alistairwhite2906]

Ok, I'm a straight guy but your thirst traps absolutely worked on me. But, in saying that, your personality is definitely one which I'd love to be able to sit down with, to have a drink and discuss life. Please keep on being you, as it's so refreshing compared to so much of the current online environment. And yeah, Fiskars products for the win.....! Oh, if you ever feel like coming to Australia, I'll get you some Red Gum and Iron Bark to try and chop. That will give you a challenge!

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

I think the Fiskars 8lb isocore Maul is The GOAT. CAN'T WAIT TO GET AND TRY THEIR SIX POUNDER!!!

[@Eduard482]

Good luck on the Ironbark mate 😂

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

10:06 I think old school labor like chopping wood probably gives the same effects as chopping wood.

[@Ravenholm337]

Lesbian Woodchopping is my new favorite genre of anything ever. Thank you for existing!

[@videovoidtv]

As a straight guy… i just want to thank you all lol. I never knew this was a turn on. But whenever my girlfriends were good camp partners… i knew they were keepers.

[@robv4053]

Nicole, you roasting yourself just screams how genuine you are! I always watch your content, regardless of mood, and always end up elevated because your smile and laughter are infectious! I know you're somewhat introverted, but darn if i don't want to sit down and have a pint with you - beer or maple syrup!! 😊

[@fematig]

I was watching your old videos and I love how you did these deep artsy styled videos and then suddenly, woodchopping! Stan!!❤

[@EnglishCountryLife]

As an old bearded wood chopper I'm outclassed & I know it. But I do have plaid 😂

[@ДмитрийШелегов]

I don't even know what I get more fun from - video content or Nicole's reaction. I think Nicole is the best :)

[@HeatherMason2003]

I know they swing their axe for the same team, but maple mommy is top tier waifu and I'm jealous of their future girlfriend.

[@cliffordsantos9101]

If it's any help it should of been you

[@HeatherMason2003]

@@cliffordsantos9101 nah, I'm definitely not their type.

[@faqihaldiannoor1266]

​@@HeatherMason2003but it COULD be you, you'll find one

[@ericmason349]

3:12 Love the "Happy Holidays".

[@Centurian128]

This was relentlessly positive and I loved every minute of it! Stay awesome!

[@robertalynch5433]

You and Thoran come up in my feed everyday. Love watching you both.

[@matheusarruda6462]

Cringe culture is dead. We're all about okie-dokie culture now fellas.

[@RamadaArtist]

As a Vermonter, it warms my heart to hear someone actually know the difference between "flannel" and "plaid" and use the correct one when referring to the pattern.

[@briancaine9130]

This is so good. Love the holiday chopping and Mark-he had safety glasses.

[@perrymurphy4100]

You are just a great bundle of positive energy! A human who seems to like and embrace your own self with a wonderful talent to share that with others. Thank you. I am gonna try to leave the house today 😊

[@ingmargreil]

As a straight white male, I can honestly say I don't see any cringe there at all. Don't be too hard on yourself.

[@DyZaster.]

Nicole and others doing Lesbian Lumberjack thirst traps... Then there's me, getting back spasms and knees locking, trying to pick up a fallen pen off the floor... 😅😅😅

[@seregruin]

Ok, I always thought this was mainly about chopping wood. But now I get the feeling, there is also "something else" going on 😅😂

[@ahamadaslah768]

Your use of puns is very commendable 💜

[@BlackFoxn]

I stumbled on you when i was zapping through yt shorts. just lovely and wholesome - I like to watch your content & I appreciate your work

[@gravelrhoads]

I've only seen your videos referenced by other creators until now. Your positivity is so infectious! I wish people would get over their hangups and just let everyone be themselves. You chop girl!

[@jewelhome1]

After decades of cathartic beating on firewood, I was finally defeated by some 18” green-as-the-grass birch. Maul kept bouncing off. Now we have a little wood splitter which my wife runs - she reads the wood really well. I just run around stacking and such. Keep up the wonderfully fulfilling videos Nicole, they maintain my faith in humanity!

[@Dengar97]

"It's really the dogs that make the content" - Really? I thought it was your bubbly personality and positive smiley approach to everything! But the doggos are special gotta give them credit

[@rogertrozelle8159]

When we lived in Hyder, the Wilks family had a dog that got his tail chopped off around the boys chopping wood.

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Great to see a fellow hoser having so much fun in the GWN, and not taking themself too seriously! "She's a lumberjack and she's OK, So take off eh!" ;)

[@piccalillipit9211]

*8:50** THAT TECHNIQUE IS PERFECT* F=MA people - its ALL about the velocity of the axe on impact. Bring it up HIGH and then drag it down to impart the maximum velocity into it - so that A [negative] is as high as possible

[@joealtmaier9271]

Never mind cringing - you're so dang charming, everything works anyway!

[@Leightr]

Several of my buddies at work do the crossfit thing where they take a sledgehammer and repeatedly hit a tractor tire with it to "simulate" splitting wood. I have repeatedly invited them over to my place to help me split firewood. I'm like "Hey, you could have the genuine real thing here, and I'll only charge you HALF what crossfit does AND I'll throw in some bonus cardio 'haul-and-stack' training at no extra charge." But so far no one have taken me up on the offer.

[@chrismorris6865]

Your videos are awesome. I love that you've grown into loving this kind of content and can look back on yourself in a nuanced way. Keep on chopping!

[@ziabisoh1156]

I REALLY REALLY miss your, "BYE" with the hand....

[@SteveHudson-p3l]

For splitting rounds, I often just use wedges with a sledge hammer. For beginners, a hammer is a bit more forgiving than an axe. Also, old axe heads make for cheap wedges. (Canadian prices are higher than US)

[@dalis994]

Your videos have no cringe effect on me. May be they are sometimes awkard but always an endearing way. Keep on!

[@budwilliams6590]

I have an Ash stump piece about 14 - 15 inches in diameter that I have had in my garage in for the last 15 to 20 years.

[@FrankensteinDIYkayak]

for good control in bring the ax down upper core strength is nice to counter act the centripetal force from the ax.

[@rosebudscott]

Don’t cringe at your earlier content, all of it led to this point!

[@kasauerkrautimgulasch]

1:30 In such a case you should always use physics to help, turn the ax over and hit the surface with the flat side. The piece of wood therefore slides down over the leaf and is split. Ax Wielder 101

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

Love how Thoren Bradley inspired this. Lol. I’m straight and have been for a while. But damn that man is sex on legs. Oh the multi layered irony makes me happy.

[@jeschinstad]

I can understand the addiction to chopping wood. I've always loved shoveling snow. :)

[@Kate-kg3se]

Your videos are just as cute and fun as the other videos you played! Don’t be too harsh on yourself, you’re doing great! Loved discovering more lumberjack content on this video, thank you for sharing!

[@daveduncan8004]

It’s very great exercise too. It’ll really keep y’all in shape. Not saying, you’re out of shape, but it’ll help you

[@jmongmon1100]

No matter how you roll in life, you are a seemingly positive, ambitious person who probably adds to people lives. Keep at it.

[@perrywilliams5407]

Okie dokie, content warning: dad vibes in 3, 2, 1 - you are so cute! Love your content, your humor and your wholesome personality! Stay your awesome, authentic self!! 🤩🥸💖

[@jameschandler2776]

Splitting wood by hand was probably one of the most satisfying things I ever did. I miss it, too old now.

[@chrisoneill325]

I have no clue about Canadian geography, but... Nicole & Willow collab needs to happen. Also, as an aside, you need to teach Alayna Joy to chop wood.

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

Nicole is so right; It is VERY freaking satisfying. On one of my early wood splitting videos like I said it's very cathartic. I thought of mental emotional but that means emotional release. Is it very much a way to do therapy... I'm 69 years old and a church wedding with about 3 years ago but if someone had told me that I would get addicted to splitting firewood I would have told him they were absolutely insane because manual labor was not in my vocabulary I hated manual labor. His brother Pedro was okay but I hated to sweat... I was a bookworm worm and I grew up reading. Because you went camping so much in the summer time into the farms I learned to love the outdoors. Then we move to the country in 1997 and we had to eat with wood... But my son's always splitfire wood or we had a somebody with a log splitter nearby. But 2017 at 62 years old, I became addicted to splitting firewood!!! I think I will live longer because of that!!!

[@PeterSt1954]

Your channel is like several I watch. Initially I have no interest in the subject but the presenter makes it interesting. As a result, I am now a non-flyer fascinated by airplanes, an atheist fascinated by religion and a non-cat person with a burning desire to buy a puma. Where exactly do I get four-foot diameter trees to chop up in England?

[@acmeurquhart2814]

Someone should send Nicole a double-bitted axe or labrys to make the sapphic circle complete.

[@LordRunolfrUlfsson]

(0:18) I don't know how it works on lesbians, but it works on me. Good first thirst trap.

[@Dice921]

I love the way you interact with Bambi and other puppies in your videos, it’s just so cute!😆

[@lyannawinter405]

0:54 who does that 👀 never done that, of course, nooo

[@Th3_Jhobe]

If this has to be a whole genre I couldn't think of a better and more brighter ambassador to the genre then Nicole. At first when I ran across her videos I thought "This has to be some kind of thirst trap or some strange form of therapy. But the more videos I got to seeing honestly I couldn't stop. Always bringing a smile, not taking yourself serious and throwing in a little actual education at times lol. Seriously, Nicole I adore you and your videos have brought me out of dark moments without fail. Also sorry I haven't subscribed before, your videos showed up in my feed all the time and I just kept liking them. Much love

[@mryan3123]

Thank you so much for letting me experience a bit of your life! You rock!

[@jimlane3899]

Love the dogs, the chopping and the scenery but best part is your smile and positivity. How are you with a chainsaw?

[@jameschandler2776]

I love the constant smile and the okie dokie. Dogs make everything better. We just got a new pup, she is Corgi- Collie mix. You speak very well and like your videos. To make fire starters for your wood stove, take cardboard egg cartons, fill them with wood chips from bedding or in the pet area of your store, tamp it down and pour paraffin or melted candles in each hole, let it dry, tear them apart and throw them in a box. They are fantastic.

[@lpeterman]

While I heartily endorse Nicole's use of the "okie-dokie" phrase, be it known that it's been in use since before she was making wonderful content for all to enjoy. (It was a commercial with the "Sasq" (sasquatch) character for "Kokanee beer" from the Columbia Brewing Company, Creston, BC since the 1980's. Look them up, very clever.) I doubt anyone from the brewery would mind Nicole's use thereof. Okie-dokie, then. I hope that helps clarify the origin, but I also hope Nicole continues to use it to focus her power, whilst chopping, um, wood. Cheers from a displaced West Kootenay guy and Kokanee hoser-in-plaid.

[@jouneymanwizard]

You rox! As someone with rounds and a serious 9:08 vibe (not much splitting here) any good starter vids? Something you made, or some you can recommend?

[@Noone-rt6pw]

Oh, use your burned wood to extract lye to make soap. Potassium nitrate, which is also used to make hominy. It's also beneficial for plants.

[@titanoboa7165]

Note how @RowdyClaude puts his knees together at 7:59. That is a natural response to being in a dress and heels. I don't think that he even realized that he did that move. Now on to Mark. I know another Mark who has (had) the same salt & pepper beard and hair, same head shape too. That Mark passed away four years ago. It's nice to see THIS Mark!!

[@philipwhatley6742]

As a straight black man from the ghetto... I never knew that this was exactly the content i needed to see. I don't know how she came across my recommended videos but i have been binge watching her for a week 🤣

[@Skip-k2d]

"Trying to distract themselves from their own existence..." Spot on! I can relate but wish I couldn't.

[@riparianstudios]

Seeing your swing back then really gives me hope of becoming a wood chopping monster. So thanks for being vulnerable. And god... so flippin' positive and supportive.

[@WholeFoodPlantPeople]

Fun ! Just bought my first Splitting Maul. Tomorrow is the big day !

[@DaHaiZhu]

There is only ONE Nicole Coenen, and we thank Gaia for her.

[@charleykeenan6171]

"Filmed in my Mom's basement.." I thought it would be impossible to think you were anymore adorable.. I was wrong.. 😊

[@budwilliams6590]

Those blue EYES. OMG. To be born in a different place at a different time.

[@CleverMonkey-jd3du]

Just dropped by this old vid to report that I, at the end of a business Teams call, said, "Okie-dokie" today. That is all.

[@Stantemod]

First of all, I had to say, that you are a great personality. I like your charm and your way of life. Its great how you send your oki doki in to the world.

[@JJJ-zs5nw]

There is something about chopping wood. You bust up easy pieces all the time. But then you get to a 3 ft diameter tht is 20 inches long. And it seems impossible. Then something makes you go, f that I’m chopping it. Swing after swing and finally, breathing heavy axe(or sword) in hand you look down and see your opponent split before you. It’s very satisfying.

[@Phoenix-md8sh]

I'm a straight guy who was never into wood chopping but your videos got me hooked. So entertaining and interesting. Keep it up.

[@sparkyswearsalot]

That story about the mom in the woods and your face when you said she followed you on instagram. 😂😂😂

[@pparks871]

This was super, thanks….but to be honest, I have a wood splitter now, gas powered , still love all parts of my firewood scene. Only source of heat since I bought this forest in ‘74. You are so fun😍🎶🥳

[@bryandavis001]

I spent my childhood splitting ash and maple--and it sucked. Now, I am an IT guy with a wife of 24 years and 2 chihuahuas.....but I have my splitting maul in the shed. If firewood ever shows up, I will split it!

[@michaellee6489]

the most elusive order of woodchoppers. Bigfoot level elusive. Lesbian Bigfoot level.

[@j1shot2]

First saw Hannah Lee more than a year ago. There's a girl who is fearless and just does what comes to mind. She's more than a Tool Time gal. Also is wood a synonym for something that I'm missing? Wood is mentioned a lot on here oddly enough. It makes me laugh

[@gregoryf9299]

I think it’s a natural law that ALL dogs must wander up to you when trying to chop wood, lol

[@slayer70ify]

I love the support not the beat down. Hurrah to always taking the high road.

[@aranayailyaris73]

"how much plaid do I own? the answer is---" I'm guessing the answer is 'yes'

[@girlinvt]

Trust me your thirst piece was not a miss. Your funny, smart and rocking. Don't let anyone say otherwise.

[@timtimmy5378]

Attn: Nicole Coenen This is what I call Five Stars ***** Level content !! The outfit with you in black and red checker outfit and hat to match,you were chopping wood in the snow was my Favorite Clip( Nicole Coenen). Thank you for sharing these Beautiful,Funny, and uplifting memories, they are Cool Beans.

[@E3Ops]

I split wood for stress relief and also to heat my shop in winter. If I get frustrated with a project I grab my axe and goto work. Sometimes firearms do the trick.

[@tracycoles704]

I love how much see oves wood. "i wasn't just going to abandon the wood... It was some good cedar." 🥰

[@jozh89]

Девушки, рубящие дрова - это какая-то канадская фишка?

[@KenjiVdusc]

What i think is a bit disturbing… why sexual orientation plays seemingly just as much - or even more - of a role than woodchopping. Making a niche topic, niche-… ier?

[@doubled1043]

That is the axe head I used to use with a shorter handle... gets the job done.

[@doubled1043]

How many lesbians chopping wood channels are there? God, I am an old, old, OLD man.....*sighs*