The TRUTH about Animal Crossing's Tom Nook

[@vireo2543]

His depression after coming back from his hard life in the city could be why he says in NH that his favorite song is K.K. Lament. Sometimes when you are feeling down a sad song can really help.

[@Alex_Silverpen]

Ironically, K.K. Lament was one of my favorites during some really hard times in my life... so that theory holds weight

[@sakuriosky1573]

With Redd coming to NH... 😳

[@DuskPShermanWallaby123]

aww

[@dupin9251]

When does he say that? How can i trigger that dialogue?

[@ikefromsmashbros9237]

Never thought I'd want Animal Crossing lore, but here we go. This was really neat.

[@gameb9oy]

Isabella already has some decent lore herself. Apparently she and her brother digby run a podcast about Mr. Bean called “all about the bean” or something like that... and she like Yoshi is a tax evader

[@smilemore7431]

gameb9oy Isabella is a wHAT!?! THATS WHY I HAD TO PAY FOR EVERYTHING! HOW DARE

[@TheMedicalDemon]

Isabelle is a Communist.

[@percidve]

TheGayHistoriannamedMTT ah yes comrade isabelle

[@1nickyross]

*Zipper*

[@WhaleManMan]

"I was so depressed that even the kind words of my friends used to hurt me"-Actual line from Animal Crossing game.

[@ForrestFox626]

And true to life!

[@nocturnal4lyfe]

*When even Animal Crossing is r/I’m14andthisisdeep*

[@ing4gi]

Animal Crossing talks about loans, existential crisis, time loops, depression etc. It was never intended for children

[@ForrestFox626]

@@ing4gi And yet children make up a decent amount of fans

[@infamousdino5679]

@@ForrestFox626 Ya got proof to back that up

[@championeshadow1020]

Apparently a villager in New Lead actually states that Tom Nook was an Orphan, which explains why he specifically donates to the orphanage and another reason he’s so happy to teach kids how to take care of themselves financially.

[@didi7363]

🥺 what a cutie pie

[@zacariasvelazquez8400]

Thats really cool, why is everyone hating him???

[@sillyguyfred]

Aw that's sad TwT

[@slayz13razor]

its a cover he payed the villager so he could trap orphan lovers on the island with no escape for infonet money jk I like the guy

[@Me-zt1gk]

slayz13razor. Tom nook reading this: “👁💧👄💧👁 I only did that once, why y’all keep bringing it up 😿”

[@iriswing6520]

One thing that really shows how determined and good Tom Nook is, is when he says he is willing to be seen as a mean person, a villain, he is willing to be called "evil", as long as he is able to pass his knowledge onto the player, Timmy and Tommy.

[@lordofshades9852]

Just like Samuel Hayden from DOOM

[@strateupgamr7]

Redd: Wins most misunderstood character Me: what we learn?

[@skittycecil9786]

Plot twist: Redd bribed Nintendo Power to switch his and Nook’s places in the lists.

[@gregorymirabella1423]

i subscribe to that theory.

[@kylecampbell565]

and when Nintendo of America found out the truth they cancelled the magazine out of shame

[@AdeptArcanist]

Skitty Cecil god, I miss nintendo power...

[@kiwikarp9509]

He's the true villain, he makes completing the fine arts section of the museum a nightmare.

[@Julayla]

Second after watching this video

[@minaly22]

That ending shout of "THE AUDACITY" is award deserving itself.

[@TheAbsoluteMost4972]

XD lololololol

[@eldritchangel4058]

I felt that outrage as he said it. Why Redd, Whyy!?

[@elijahfranklin6843]

THE UNMITIGATED GAUL

[@WooperGamerYT]

I am giving away free time stamps for that 14:21

[@GirlWhy31]

minaly22 I agree Koishi. I agree.

[@ramondee2074]

The fact that Redd was voted to be most misunderstood character means we live in a society

[@anime_idiot2717]

Imma finish it: where everyone doesn't know who is the real scammer cause I just got fricken fake art from him.

[@TomNook.]

its a reflection of real life. The press villianize decent people, and praise evil people

[@lemonade2763]

people loveeeee to be “quirky”

[@EveryThingGirl238]

@@anime_idiot2717 it really challenges you to look up art works. Because the fakes are made close to originals but not close enough. For art majors this is best.

[@swishfish8858]

Can we just mention that in the first game, the player moved to a new town with NO MONEY AND NO PLAN, and Tom Nook was like "well I mean, you're a total idiot, but you also can't go without a place to live, sooo have a home and you can pay back whenever. and like if you need money I'll give you a job too, nbd" Like what kind of "videogame villain" would do that, set you up on the fly without even knowing you despite the fact that you're clearly a loose cannon that makes awful life decisions? That's a hero in my eyes.

[@galaxydoes8034]

*_WHAT KIND OF MISUNDERSTOOD CHARACTER SCAMS YOU MULTIPLE TIMES AND SMILES AT YOU ALL THE WHILE?_*

[@exzisd]

Valid. I played the original games when I was living with my parents before I understood the cost of living, loans, debts, paying rent, getting a job, etc. Never connected the dots. All these years I feel I need to go back to Wild World and find a stylus and write Tom Nook an apology letter from the future letting him know he will be redeemed in the year 2020.

[@ZeroJinKui]

the greatest villains are the ones who make you view them as heroes.

[@jonathanpilcher337]

@@galaxydoes8034 he's like Robin hood, scams idiots to teach them a lesson and gives their money to the needy lmao

[@kylecampbell565]

exzisd sadly you can’t write letters to special NPCS only villagers

[@uptiltisbroken5346]

Imagine if people were like Tom nook in real life. "Oh, you need a house? Sure. All you have to do is pay me back whenever you want and collect some bugs"

[@Lee-wb5yx]

world would be a much better place ngl

[@XeonGame]

Lee Basically no homeless people but there could be a lot more animal extinction... especially tarantulas.

[@pasqualeporpiglia1355]

@@XeonGame if we had a lot of bugs extinction, world would be really better. Only except for bees

[@jyfhb]

@@pasqualeporpiglia1355 Every Insect does something good in the world. Ants clean are environment. Butterflies too help. So no

[@Kiwi-zq8ox]

Pasquale Porpiglia Yes get rid of those dreaded fliesss

[@AdennBeroya]

When I was a kid playing Wild World, I was scared of Tom Nook. Now, I’m an adult with two part-time jobs. Playing New Horizons and seeing Tom again is completely different. I appreciate his kindness and understand that he’s probably doing the financial side while I do leg work for him. I don’t mind people joking about his seemingly pushy nature, but I’ve literally grown up with him. He’s really merciful if you think about it. I do think that the quality of graphics also works in Tom’s favor. The angularness of Wild World made him seem more as a threat visually. However, now he is plush, looks soft and comforting while still being firm. So, yeah. You’re not gonna see me complaining about my home loan. XD

[@dawsondonnellmusic]

I have to wait for my drop box 💰 in my bank account to pay off my expansion loan. Dang, Timmy and Tommy will have a bad time catching the tarantulas 😂

[@snakes7303]

Carol Piearson I think the difference is he got over the trauma he went through in the city.

[@Gyropop]

He is satan

[@Rose-xm6by]

bootlicker

[@meowmeow3778]

@@Gyropop And there are probably people far worse than Sa'an.

[@Mechorive]

Look all I'm sayin is, if I just gave a guy a house with zero interest AND job that's in walking distance of it. If he can't come in on time and with a uniform I'm sending eviction papers.

[@bruhette4533]

Still, Nook's definition of being late is about 10 seconds. Not only this, but he doesn't even give you the uniform until AFTER he scolds you.

[@wolfiehampton727]

I love how people in the game refer to him as their “fearless leader”

[@superhardpcness]

Ikr

[@adorabasilwinterpock6035]

He’s Kim Jong Un

[@deadaccountlolimnotusingth2971]

Welp I just joined a cult

[@scarlet-fire3054]

Yes the most fearless raccoon dog thing

[@bunnybekkah258]

Most fearless rat scammer

[@xerofelix7090]

Hurray! I’m not the only one! Tom Nook is the classic “Japanese honest businessman”, with a strong sense of community and commitment to good ethics. Red is the “Japanese dishonest businessman” who only cares for profit and self gain. They’re meant to be two sides of the same coin, so to speak.

[@lorivaldez4839]

You just blew my mind away 😱

[@whatthehell760]

yeah, people always call TOM the evil one, but WHAT ABOUT REDD?

[@vireo2543]

So like Scrooge McDuck and Glomgold?

[@MineSlimeTV]

I stil never despised him but out of fun I imagined an entire apocaliptic story about the previous games including from pocket camp and the open vastness or emptyness that a thermo nuclear war happened as he now has his own currency and money BUT I never despised it I was perhaps then neutral about it but I never hated him at all!

[@Solesteam]

Tom nook sees the the player as young (and according to the audience the game was made for) completely unaware of responsibility and took it as his responsibility to educate you and to keep you from making the same mistakes he made... He's a tough love kind of guy...

[@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840]

Please tell me they make plushes of him PLEASE TELL ME THEY DO !

[@EDILYshiro]

@@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840 they do

[@Ghost-Song7714]

He's a fatherly man. That's why I often look up to him

[@DuskPShermanWallaby123]

aww I really do think that's the case

[@Saffrend]

I feel like animal crossing would be a lesson for like a responsibility course in college

[@sshapiro121]

Fun fact: the reason tom nooks shop is so leaf themed is because tanuki can transform leafs into things which makes SO MUCH SENSE

[@iminyourfridge894]

Is it why furnitures turn into leaves too?

[@alienfrograbbitchannelmove4229]

OHHHHH SO THATS WHATS HE DOES WITH ALL MY WEEDS :0

[@Adamantium93]

Me as a kid: This guy wants me to pay him all of this money, gives me work when I'd rather be fishing, complains when I'm late, and gets upset if I don't wear the stupid uniform! He's evil! Me as an adult: This guy will loan me the money to buy a house, give me a job, happily pawn my garbage even if he can't resell it, teach me the ins and outs of my new town, and never hound me to repay the loan or even charge interest? He's a saint!

[@vireo2543]

Michael Gagnon plus he also trusts you enough to give you the more important jobs which he doesn’t give the other villagers.

[@mattj4112]

Vireo he also charges you to reserve a plot of land that he then sells while giving you no reward other than virtual currency that can only be spent at his shop.

[@gamerito100]

Matt J Eh, no, it is implied that it is the currency used in the place where the village is located, in City Folk you can spent it on the city, which Nook doesn't own in any way

[@lillang8812]

Ok boomer

[@dragon1130]

It's amazing how the realities of life can change our outlook towards a person, even a "money grubbing" Tanuki

[@creepysusie189]

Think about it, without Mr. Nook we wouldn’t be enjoying a nice getaway package during these difficult times

[@bornstellar-makes-eternal-5136]

F A C T

[@ryliechalice8664]

Of course- but honestly? Mr Nook was introduced to me in "New Horizons" and I swear to buh-jesus I fell in love- *He's precious and it hurts to know he suffers depression!*

[@donslipo]

Everybody asks "Who's Nook?" but nobodsy asks "How's Nook?"

[@a.sulzyy]

Yeah deep

[@Mojabi_ghost]

You’ve achieved 69 likes, welcome to the comedy area

[@spritelady4669]

T H I S !

[@CBRN-115]

(Sad Nook noise)

[@megzarie]

Or "Why is Tom Nook?"

[@reflectedpower609]

Tom Nook just seems like a dude who's been disillusioned with life and just wants to be someone his nephews are proud of.

[@tomnook9910]

Actually there not nephews i just told them that they might have not survived if i didn’t help them when i did they were just baby’s yes yes

[@CharlieWilson1987]

They’re not related. Timmy and Tommy are friends.

[@starjones1]

Tom Nook: "They aren't related to me" Also Tom Nook: "They're my nephews" so which is it?

[@dinanikto]

Maybe they are adopted Or maybe Tom is

[@the_labrys]

Like how professer kukui in Pokemon sun and moon, referring to someone as cousin or nephew can just also be a title

[@johnshiner774]

His sister/brother was adopted and the sister/brother had kids. So technically they wouldn't be blood but they would still be his nephews.

[@shockdoggo6889]

Probably adopted

[@Shoulderpads-mcgee]

He found Timmy and Tommy as orphans and took them in

[@pokshimin]

See there was this image i saw that is even more accurate Tom Nook: Pros: Tom Nook Cons: Tom Nook

[@StarbitO]

I somehow know exactly what this is supposed to mean

[@JyujinPlus]

This reminds me of that Revolver Ocelot meme image where every piece of text in the image is replaced with “Revolver Ocelot”

[@TotaIIy]

I don't understand and I will just leave, yes-

[@PlayerNul]

i get it XD and yeah thats so true

[@josephsmith3961]

WOWWW. They actually named Redd the most misunderstood character? That literally makes Tom Nook WAAAAYY more misunderstood.

[@pumkingamer3140]

yeah your pfp explains your emotions

[@MrMr.BananeN]

pumkin noob lol

[@thisguysSTINKS]

ikrrr

[@umhello9962]

“Misunderstood”? Oh, I’ll tell you what I understand about him, alright. He most likely considers me his “cousin” so he can gain my trust in order to scam me. _AND_ he’s a *scammer.*

[@ayrbear193]

you are so right

[@megaabsolangelgamer3996]

"Redd is misunderstood." Literally anyone who's ever been sold fake art by Redd: Am I a joke to you?

[@traitorlord7832]

Redd actually worked with Lyle btw.

[@zinn_io]

Hol' up the paintings r fake?!

[@graciewalker497]

zift if you donate paintings to blathers he won’t accept them if there fake and sometimes they can be

[@sarahmorley7751]

So me everytime I tried to get art for the museum in new leaf

[@jessicam6245]

@@zinn_io some of them. You have to decipher between the real and fakes

[@johannan.w1621]

So basically, Tom Nook is an animal crossing mentor version of Gordon Ramsay. (Harsh but to teach and actually is a nice guy)

[@carlycchapman]

I'd say that's a pretty good description of him actually

[@no-hh1dr]

the difference is nook is a buissness man and gordon is a cook

[@LittlePinkMew]

Johanna N.W I need an artistic representation of this

[@hollycompton1903]

Tom Nook: SHORT! YOU'RE FRICKING SHORT! By short, I mean short of bells.

[@skytalkbb2251]

Also known as the Darth Vader/Kylo Ren of Animal Crossing (who trained by the most powerful sith lord Jar Jar Binks (Sixtoon))

[@lolli_popples]

The reason we don't have paintings in New Horizons is because Redd scammed Tom Nook. Nook isn't going to let the person who ruined him onto the island HE runs.

[@birdboy16]

Seems reasonable, I wouldn’t either

[@Nelsito99]

@@birdboy16 not to mention that we can now make our own ... for free

[@r.j.penfold]

He set the Bois against Redd and they turned him into a sofa

[@littlelost_things2822]

that makes so much sense!

[@TheDuckyDino]

@@Nelsito99 wr could always do that

[@SteelWolf8]

Imagine if there were a version of Animal Crossing where Red actually became successful through his schemes and he was the one running the show.ಠ︵ಠ Thank you Tom Nook for coming out on top.

[@galaxydoes8034]

Welcome to Animal Crossing New Scams!

[@kylecampbell565]

That’s the universe Pocket Camp must exist in given all the microtransactions and lootboxes

[@derodainfamous]

Lol yeah

[@derodainfamous]

@@galaxydoes8034 Scamizons*

[@kaickf.r.goncalves2846]

And that game is called Doom Eternal

[@jessiforeva]

tom is literally so adorable i couldn’t stop laughing at his remarks at the player not paying bills and not having uniform on lmaooo how could anyone hate him?

[@c05m00]

Agree

[@zacariasvelazquez8400]

True, I like him so much

[@slimerancherismylife]

@gacha cookies 4 life ok boomer. Also "uwU cookie girls smh."

[@josemanuelmurguia8970]

gacha cookies 4 life ok GATCHATARD

[@gachacokies4life642]

@@slimerancherismylife so your gonna bully me like my 5 bullies or gonna be my second real friend

[@Diamond_Aura]

I hope this inspires more heartwarming comics and art with Tom Nook as people realize there is canon material that shows he is a decent guy

[@mikeyunovapix7181]

though to be fair we have gotten funny material like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6WudKN6nLVmmsk

[@WooperGamerYT]

Mikey Unovapix for a second I thought I got rick rolled

[@IanJulian02]

I love the subtle story progression in animal crossing. Tom really started out roughing it out in a city, lost it all, got a small shop back in his home town. Then got that shop expanded, got into real-estate, let his pupils run his shop, became a full on real-estate agent with a company. Allowed a seemingly once corrupt man to join his ranks (even inviting that mans family, as we see lotie working with them too), and now he owns a whole corporation. THIS MAN DONATES MOST IF HIS EARNINGS TO CHARITY! Bro, Tom Nook is my hero. Also, it kinda makes sense why crazy redd hasn’t been seen in New Horizons. Tom has seeming banned him from the island to protect the villagers from scammers.

[@zzy8811]

Im gonna try scan the redd amibo and see what happens

[@theoutlawprince1304]

@@zzy8811 Please tell me what happens

[@littlelost_things2822]

@@zzy8811 omg yes

[@SDayle]

@@zzy8811 I'm commenting to get the notification.

[@gingerr8015]

Ooh what happens!

[@edge4586]

Let's be honest, a lot of the people in the game cube version were really mean. Tom was mild compared to some of them.

[@ninisiar]

Especially Ursula! She was a big bully!

[@no-hh1dr]

the game cube villagers might as well call you the n-word

[@victorsandeen2694]

Neighbor.

[@averagechannelname9969]

@@no-hh1dr There's a DS AC game that has a villager who can actually do so

[@King_Cisco]

Wolf Wonders You actually thought someone named Ursula was going to be nice?

[@Xetaas]

Someone needs to put together a full chronological story of Tom Nook’s life and struggles and make it into a full animated video

[@DuskPShermanWallaby123]

I don't think anyone would do that unless they really liked Tom

[@theablesisters1519]

So, funny story...

[@DuskPShermanWallaby123]

@@theablesisters1519 ?

[@galaxy1944]

Tom nook: you don’t need your mother to change you, do you?! Orphans:

[@Parasolhyena]

Then donates to Orphans out of the shame of him saying that.

[@Parasolhyena]

@Komrade Egg You don't have to tell me twice. I'm saying the dude is amazing!

[@Felityme]

Komrade Egg :)

[@roboboy2692]

oh nooo

[@gracedthecosmos_]

@Komrade Egg Tom-nook-i? Tanooki? Tom-nook-i? Get it?

[@Shoulderpads-mcgee]

Crazy Redd: (scams Tom Nook out of all his money) Tom Nook: I am never going to financially recover from this

[@jujublue4426]

Tom Nook : * Recovers financially and build his business throughout the years, and becomes rich enough to own islands and create his own currency* Whatever you think about Tom Nook, he is a warrior, he struggled so much to get where he is today. He doesn't deserve that much hate

[@Sam-ud4jk]

Only he did and controls the entire economy

[@dinnermeats2]

Don’t worry he’ll bust his kneecaps apart in his sleep.

[@Twinklethefox9022]

I was playing new horizon and on the day crazy Redd came to my island, Tom nook warned me about a shady charcter that appeared and to be careful with my bells. I probably wouldn't have thought much of it if it wasn't for this video

[@blueberry1804]

@@Twinklethefox9022 When he does come (and this goes into Tanuki folk lore) Tom won't let Redd stay on his island that is why Redd lives on a boat when he wants to live on your island just right outside the island borders

[@VoxelMusic]

"Tom has a really nice singing voice" Tom: "baboywenoyaneboym

[@StarbitO]

That's called TALENT 😤👏👏

[@haz0816]

Better than Yummy.

[@katrinaseraphina9935]

😂

[@kayla-jc1rx]

the only singer i'd call skilled and talented 😌

[@ClownHoundII]

He's almost most as good as Isabelle.

[@mileyscool97]

New Horizons is my first Animal Crossing game so when Timmy and Tommy called him “fearless leader” I was immediately suspicious. Now I can’t shake it. I love learning about him though.

[@insertunoroginalnamehere6189]

Maybe Timmy and Tommy have a different view on him? Maybe they see him as that or sumthing idk I didn't play that much AC only NL a little

[@alexislennon4973]

That's why my Stepdad thinks Tom Nook is a demon, Do you see how Timmy and Tommy follow you around the shop 🤣

[@alexlord4599]

Can't wait to get me some "Redd Miles" and see what crazy deserted islands I get sent to to get robbed and abandoned.

[@sirspookybones1118]

Thats more or less a volcano

[@flextapes6960]

BastionIsMyFriend nice one

[@GuardianTam]

Or he just kicks you out of the plane into the open ocean after taking your stuff.

[@andersasblom6452]

@@GuardianTam Animal Crossing: Ocean Cruise Paradise

[@wildfire9280]

@BastionIsMyFriend SEND HIM TO DETROIT

[@susan9100]

I remember in the Gamecube version Sable expressed she was frustrated with Tom because he sold clothing so cheap, meaning her and her sister got very little back for what they put in. I was actually just playing earlier and read about it. Interestingly enough, when you buy clothing from Tom he remarks about how cheap the price is and that his ability to keep prices low is a secret of the trade, he seems proud of it while Sable feels as though he is taking advantage of her and her sister. To be fair, that would've been in his early days, but still. He is a good guy, but certainly not perfect which is why I like him. A lot of thought was put into him.

[@CometCereal]

Let’s not forget that the debt doesn’t have a time limit so you can literally disappear for 60 years and your kneecaps will still be in tact.

[@julie9337]

PeacheeParisol LOL

[@omarcasillas6188]

You can leave for the same amount of time it takes for a newborn baby to grow old enough to go through college and become a surgeon, and he'll just go "ehhhhh, it is what it is. Just pay it off when you're ready"

[@anncollins5380]

I laughed so hard that this 😆😆😆😆😆 also why do you make it sound like you experienced it before 😂 I can't even keep a straight face it me laugh so hard

[@sarahvanrooyen7280]

Thats helpfull in the game.

[@chuckkarli]

PeacheeParisol Is Tom nook,hmmmmm.

[@JyujinPlus]

Headcanon: Tom asked Sable out when they were kids but Sable just didn’t understand because she thought of him as a brother

[@ongelrepel]

Vice Admiral Buizel Bedwell PINKIE PIE!!!

[@JyujinPlus]

Yes it is

[@JethammerTakeoff]

So redd stole toms money and his spot as most misunderstood character

[@koistar]

we must unite against redd

[@Lemural]

@Millie there’s a way to tell which are real. There are differences. Or you can just search up Redd real vs fake acnh

[@josemanuelmurguia8970]

Koistar! YES

[@josemanuelmurguia8970]

• m i l l i e • if u see this Gide u can see wat are real and wat is fake www.polygon.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-switch-acnh-guide/2020/4/23/21231433/redd-jolly-museum-art-fake-real-forgeries-list-complete-painting-statue

[@skylarthompson299]

@@koistar Yes, Redd is the true villain.

[@Mikman360]

Redd: **maniacally rubs his hands together as Nook's reputation is ruined and he is painted as a hero** Yes yes. The plan is coming together...

[@mr.treefrog8641]

*rimworld community has entered the chat*

[@lordofshades9852]

@@mr.treefrog8641 wait,please explain

[@gamerito100]

Mikman360 He rubs his hands? Ah, so that's why he has a big nose... xD

[@finisterre2415]

@@gamerito100 The Council awards you ONE yike, use it wisely.

[@debbiel211]

I’ve always loved Mr. Nook, however my personal villain is Resetti... He made 8yo me cry in ACWW. My DS ran out of battery so it didn’t save. I then log back on only to be greeted by a screaming mole who’s demanding an apology, which I wrote out at least 5x but for some reason he wouldn’t accept it smh

[@shellywientge3633]

Debbie Li Yes!! He always made me cry when I saw him! I made my parents talk to him 😔

[@najmaht.a.1314]

OMFG I FEEL YOU. AND EVERY TIME YOU LOG BACK ON IT GETS LONGER AND LONGERRRR he also legit made us write that letter thing and waste time when i can go catch that rare bug that happens to conveniently spawn T-T

[@hyoriittai5411]

I HATE RESSETTI I hate it in my old Nintendo it slowly stop working and it would shut off unexpectedly and I would get greeted by him and he would just waste time

[@twitchyllama8094]

I would always forget to save because I was like 5 when I played it and I hated playing wild world because of it

[@hyoriittai5411]

@@twitchyllama8094 same before I knew what saving was I would always get greeted by rossetti. I still enjoyed the game but he still annoys me

[@DreadWinged]

Tom Nook has always been one of my favorite Animal Crossing characters. Glad to see he's finally getting some love.

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

He was probably imagined initially as a "villain," but in subsequent entries they realized that they could breathe more life into him, make him a more understandable character. They did a good job of it.

[@queenkoko8686]

I love him in New Horizons; he just feels more like a friend or business partner.

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

@@queenkoko8686 I agree; from what I've seen of him, he's definitely mellowed out (I don't own it myself, but I've watched a number of people play it).

[@galaxydoes8034]

@@shinigamimiroku3723 He makes minor comments about money like, Timmy will buy anything you bring in. (Not very good buisness but...) And one in which he comments about how he expected more guests, and money, with his getaway package, but he still treats you like a partner, giving you control over almost everything on the island.

[@darxoonwasser]

@@galaxydoes8034 and how the other people from nook Inc would react if they found out that nook is giving the player gifts

[@eve-chanbushido6953]

GalaxyDoes i think it's playing into like both him playing a villain character and also how he's teaching good financial policies since like he talks about business a lot like he's some greedy businessman but he's really just there to see everyone succeed and to support every body honestly i almost teared up a little opening the shop because it feels like timmy and tommy taking their first real step NH has a lot of personality so far and im loving it

[@beesree39]

People say "oh Tom Nook only cares about money" and like yeah he's running a business what do you expect

[@awakenedpersona6488]

Truth, only Communist nutjobs think wanting money is an evil thing on it's own.

[@cezarjulian0320]

Awakened Persona calm down, most of us are joking...I hope

[@lazergurka-smerlin6561]

That isn't even entirely true. Yes he wants money, but it is to achive his own personal goals which are more noble

[@MasterLPG]

@@awakenedpersona6488 Then there's the other side, ultra-capitalists, with such fine gentlemen as Andrew Wilson of Electronic Arts, Bobby Kotick of Activision, Strauss Zelnick of Take Two, Kagemasa Kozuki of Konami and Randy Pitchford of Gearbox Software are but a few of the video gaming industry's gentry here! *Of course, you won't bring that up in this particular argument, but it just goes to show when it's convenient for you to do so. ;)*

[@economicinfo823]

Lewis Wilkinson shut it commi

[@mimikyulover3411]

Well, almost everyone in the "first" animal crossing was rude

[@Efri3nd]

Mr Ressetti was the worst

[@a.sulzyy]

True, I still like Tom nook, the people who hate him are still bitter when he was rude in the earlier games

[@a.sulzyy]

mimikyu lover yes he did I almost forgot that!

[@mimikyulover3411]

@@a.sulzyy oh, sorry, maybe I stopper the video to Soon or i got distracted...😅

[@a.sulzyy]

mimikyu lover no I meant that Tom Nook does and I forgot that, the guy didn’t say it in the video!

[@sweetedenxoxo]

I mean, Tom Nook isn't rude, He's just running a business, and does his job. He wants you to have a good impression on your new city. He's mad/evil (for some people) Because they just don't follow the rules.

[@rat4337]

@Sugas rap got me pregnant yea

[@yippityyayippee]

You’re very sweet!

[@nintony2994]

@@yippityyayippee oh Look the Legend himself in the flesh

[@vibrantgleam]

I agree, Tom Nook is a wise guy :(

[@vibrantgleam]

@@yippityyayippee Tom!! :D

[@Chris-iq5pr]

Dang, now I want Tom Nook as a playable character in smash

[@leaha888]

you're right how was he not in the game but isabelle was and she wasn't in every animal crossing game

[@cosmicspacething3474]

Seeing New horizons being the most popular game to date, and Tom Nook is very prominent in that game I can easily see him being playable if there’s ever another Smash game

[@ElliottBros1]

He deserved to be in Smash and Mario Kart more than Isabelle, change my mind.

[@evagacha9808]

I'd smash him In smash -

[@evagacha9808]

Now wait I'd rather play Tom nook in smash not hurt the poor boi qmq

[@SpriterMike]

You could’ve titled this video: “What’s up with Tom Nook?”

[@oscarmccormack1611]

+

[@crazygamers2015]

yes.

[@CommanderWiggins]

Missed. Opportunity.

[@Lucien_M]

"Looking at Nook Inc."

[@dejaypage1575]

I’ll do you one better: why is up with Tom Nook?

[@SnorlaxOnRoute12]

Anyone else really love Tom Nook? He's such a precious and innocent character and I'm glad he's now the main focus of his own Animal Crossing game.

[@Divine.Machinery]

Pixellum yeEes

[@sug4randice]

Tom Nook is my favorite character. He's the most patient and real down to earth guy in town.

[@Lazuli_the_Blue]

I love how Lyle was working with Redd, probably got to do with the fact that he is another Japanese yokai with pretty trickster skills called the Kawauso , which is basically a transforming otter yokai.

[@thewitheredsouls]

Just looked it up and yep... Guess we got our mystical japanese folklore trio :") (I know captain and his family are kappa and also folklore but they aren't included in this crazy trip of backstory so not counting him here)

[@NegativeNanase]

Tom Nook in New Horizons LITERALLY allows you to pay your first loan in achievements (nook miles). You paid 0 bells for the entire first loan worth 49k. NOOK IS NOT BAD FOLKS.

[@rat_mikey]

"go do some stuff to make this place more like a home, and I'll wave the loan."

[@pixality7902]

You can pay other loans in miles too. You just need to select it at the beginning of the loan.

[@HogtreeOctovish]

@Pixality Tried that with the first house loan and Nook refused. Gotta pay the 98k the old-fashioned way. (Not that it's that difficult to grind for money, anyway. Just get lucky with a few of the Dodo Islands and you'll be bells in.)

[@squids6987]

But he would’ve made a tent half the price of a house

[@mikeyunovapix7181]

I know Redd certainly wouldn't accept payment in nook miles.

[@-lightswitch-2916]

Okay I will admit I do follow the “Tom is evil” train... BUT- I mean, anybody who’s ever played Animal Crossing knows Redd is the more evil one. Redd LITERALLY scams you out of your bells.

[@Stint.]

You may be on the Tom is evil part, but at least you’re smart to know Redd is more evil than Tom, so nice job

[@tysenshaw1617]

- LightSwitch - sometimes he sells real art. Honestly it’s fun to see which ones are real and arent real by using zoom feature in new leaf

[@luckyinky7849]

@@tysenshaw1617 but he uses real art for getting some bucks instead of donating them to the museum

[@haroabby]

Tru

[@Dragonslayer22795]

I always pictured Crazy Redd as the more dangerous chaotic evil villain that the main villain (Nook) and the protagonist (the Villager) have to briefly put aside their differences to take down, leading the protagonist to come to sympathize with the main villain somewhat, even if their rivalry continues after the side villain has been defeated. Of course, it's hard to deny that Nook has gotten less and less evil as the games have gone on and at this point I pretty much buy the theory that he's a decent guy who's just a bit misunderstood.

[@armjjb5189]

My Optimistic Side: "Tom is NOT a bad person! He's a good person who bad things have happened to." My Pessimistic Side: "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't, I suppose." *(gives Redd the stink-eye)*

[@Nate2010]

The misunderstood one: “villain” The villain: “misunderstood” This is why I don’t talk to people.

[@no-hh1dr]

same

[@meowsicles823]

That’s because you’re a ink demon bendy

[@danielb2463]

Misanthropy gang

[@mmandible5470]

Calm down or you might cut yourself on all that edge

[@stanisawmorel8709]

Same

[@BarrenAcc]

Timmy and tommy's name in the spanish version of animal crossing is nendo and tendo Imagine naming your kids your divine creators like god and jesus

[@MyEarsHurts]

nendo tendo endo me lifendo

[@BarrenAcc]

Oh god

[@bufferhater1381]

Well, because Spain

[@jjuan4382]

Like jesus

[@strawbunnies]

Im a Spanish speaker and i am confusion???

[@leafbladie]

"The TRUTH" almost gives out the impression this is going to be a callout video for Tom Nook.

[@DissedRedEngie]

Honestly, most of the time if a video has the words "truth" and "of/about", I just ignore the video.

[@komarunaegi7460]

@A Very Disappointed Red Engineer You didn’t ignore this one, so JWittz must be doing something right.

[@DissedRedEngie]

@@komarunaegi7460 most being the operative word

[@saphiriathebluedragonknight375]

I usually ignore these types of videos, but its Jwitz. I trust him to be objective.

[@popsicIes]

#tomnookisoverparty

[@anabsolutenobody7426]

I’ll admit, after he “swindled” me into buying a larger house (I’m still not sure about that; maybe I wasn’t paying enough attention, clicked the wrong dialog option, and just couldn’t go back), I swore I’d never forgive Tom Nook. Nowadays... not only do I forgive him, but I think the tanuki needs a big ol’ hug!

[@spiralghosts]

"Money can't buy happiness" Tom Nook: *You see, that's where you're wrong-*

[@amegenshiken]

Well, money does *help* with being happy... You've just got to use it to buy something to *help someone else out* rather than yourself.

[@spiralghosts]

@@amegenshiken That's one thing. Also having enough money to satisfy your basic needs and have nice stable living conditions

[@Darkgamer-rb7ms]

Give me your bell

[@spiralghosts]

@@Darkgamer-rb7ms Sure, thanks for giving me a home to stay in!

[@Darkgamer-rb7ms]

@@spiralghosts k np im gonna take your soul

[@gulchtube]

the idea of Lyle, the guy originally known for being a scam artist, essentially being the HOA guy in New Leaf is ridiculously funny to me

[@thewitheredsouls]

Using his experience from faked art now to critique our houses. Oh boy.

[@walnutprophecy4358]

makes me sad that my brother never experienced Lyle pestering him to buy insurance like i did in wild world

[@Medbread]

"I now know the meaning of oppression, and have thus lost my taste for inflicting it." -Megatron

[@cola98765]

His business plan to stimulate economy: - give, house, job, and loan with no interest rate - teach that this loan, despite being without time limit, needs to be paid at some point - convince that you want more than you need - repeat until rich Some may call him evil, but really. Imagine that you are broke AF, and there is a person that will put you on a peaceful island just because he trusts you'll repay him with what you'll gather there. "Hi, you want to live on island?... You don't have any money?... No problem!" **after you pay moving fees** "Hi, you want more than just that tent, do you?... I can give you loan to make a house!" "Oh... and BTW could you gather some supplies for me? Thanks."

[@cyrusduduaco728]

But still even after that, you're now part of his labor force. Because after getting a house. You're tasked to find spots for 3 guests who won a furnished house for each. Well Tom Nook isn't going to do it, so he gives you the job to make the furniture.

[@mattok101digitaltamer9]

@@cyrusduduaco728 He does it because he trusts you not to mess it up.

[@Droub_]

@@mattok101digitaltamer9 Yep, HE EVEN GIVES YOU THE RIGHTS TO BUILD BRIGES AND PATHS YOUR SELF ... HE TRUSTS YOU.

[@sylphdeposey7149]

I agree. In retrospect, you're *essentially* agreeing to be an indentured servant till you work off your debt. Just there's no time limit since Tom will let you take your time to pay in full. A win win situation for both him and yourself.

[@strateupgamr7]

Guess who lured you there? *HIM.* Who made the advertisements? *HIM.* Who made it so you can't even call your own mother?! *HIM!* WHO LURED YOU INTO A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY ONLY TO PUT YOU TO WORK AND GIVE HIM ALL YOUR MONEY?! *TOM! FREAKING! NOOK! WHO PUTS YOU INTO DEBT 7,000,000,000,000 TIMES?! SAY IT WITH ME! TOM NOOK!* I rest my case, your honor.

[@nelsonvenema3614]

"Don't trust foxes" sounds like a specist to me

[@impudentstrumpet2655]

Joan is the same way in Happy Home Designer 😆

[@Xarazel]

dang Tom Nook is based

[@squarescribbles]

*ZOOTOPIA*

[@RyutheWeredragon]

@@impudentstrumpet2655 Seems Tom's not the only one who had some negative run-ins with Redd. I hope she warned Daisy Mae.

[@faidou9954]

Crazy Redd: *Has 3 counerfeit art and one that's actually real* *My AC: New Leaf player's guide:* I'm about to do what is called a pro villager move.

[@Glory2Snowstar]

Thank you so much for helping to clear this guy’s name! The “no interest” thing is what originally had me convinced he was nice. Also, Crazy Redd better have some good explanation for being such a scumbag. I remember getting scammed by him once in New Leaf because I couldn’t use the internet to check if a painting was legitimate or not, and... eugh. Left a bad taste in my mouth. Is he just not aware the paintings are fake? Nah, he’s gotta be... if he didn’t sell me fireworks, I’d have him banned from my town.

[@RyutheWeredragon]

Let me point out he claims that his merchandise "Fell off the back of a truck". That's pretty much code for "I stole it."

[@birdboy16]

Yeah he scammed me to in new leaf

[@16oclock21]

In The brand new game Tom has changed a whole lot. He’s sweet he’s kind and he waits until you pay up. HE DOESN’T SCREAM IN YOUR FACE TO PAY HIM NOW.

[@blitz7028]

That sucks, because In Older games when they were rude, it gave the villagers/nook even a slight feel of personality other than Nintendo being a punch of pansies and thinking the older games dialogue was “too much”

[@blitz7028]

{•f xrnweh •} he never did that in older games lmao maybe once

[@quopi7183]

Nintendo was probably frustrated Tom was so missunderstood that they decided to change HIS WHOLE PERSONALITY to a pure and nice man that doesnt joke about sending goons.

[@ninjakeks9326]

Even if he was screaming to you, you didn't need to pay that money back. If you would do that in real life, your bank would be like: "Give us the money and even more, or we will sue you"...

[@MasterIsabelle]

@@blitz7028 I actually thought characters in ACNH had a lot of personality I wonder what I missed out on

[@JesusMartinez-rr2ry]

I understand why people dislike Tom Nook, but labeling him as a "villain" is taking it too far!

[@armyshope]

I don't dislike him personally he is important

[@killerkirby366]

We associate him with the real villains of are world capitalist

[@TetraSky]

People wouldn't think he's a villain, if the "lore" wasn't so well hidden away. When days, weeks, MONTHS goes by between each snippets of dialogue... It's not surprising that people just don't remember what the characters have previously said... not to mention, quite a lot of people just play the game for the relaxing nature of it and don't care for dialogues.

[@georgewilson7432]

The fact that he doesn't add interest to the loans is all you need to known.

[@dialaforawesome]

WHO PLAYS ANIMAL CROSSING AND DOESN’T READ THE DIALOGUE

[@nyx0s389]

@Dial A For Awesome my seven year old sister 😂

[@dialaforawesome]

Asta WHO PLAYS ANIMAL CROSSING AND *CAN’T* READ THE DIALOGUE

[@nyx0s389]

@Dial A For Awesome she can read it, she just doesn’t feel like it lol.

[@Felityme]

uzbekistan is the best🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿💯💯💯💯

[@tomnook1941]

You’ll get used to it.

[@birdboy16]

Wait, there’s 2 Tom Nook’s?

[@katsabitsilly]

I believe both Toms, I always supported u even tho everybody else said you were a scam

[@clairekandy1682]

Hah

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

I don't even play Animal Crossing and I'm on your side Tom

[@ofsomeimportance]

How is his tone mean? His tone seems very chill with the amount of “hms” and “yeses” in his dialogues to me...

[@CHURCHISAWESUM]

I get a thonk vibe from his hmms and yeses

[@tee2231]

And ! "ah"

[@someonenamedtoby]

I say it like, “ Ah-hmmm

[@toils8722]

"we'll be waiting hm?" -tom

[@yippityyayippee]

Somebody understands! Thank you.

[@arch_ang0l476]

“THE AUDACITY!!!!” I’m dying😂

[@oliviamcgee5777]

TIMMY AND TOMMY ARENT HIS KIDS I THOUGHT HE WAS A SINGLE DAD THE WHOLE TIME

[@socky9432]

Olivia McGee lmao same

[@zombeikiller2509]

unless they are his secret love children, we will never know,

[@jonahflores1147]

Timmy and Tommy are based on the kids of the same name in the famous movie "The Sandlot". In the movie the younger brother always repeats the last phrase his brother says and at the end if the movie it says they grew up to invent mini malls and run a big corporation.

[@shimerrill967]

Yeah i always thought the same thing, either they’re his kids or nephews

[@Lilibeexo]

Jonah Flores I never knew that, cool

[@Jeff-ti8gj]

It's So Scary How Tom Nook Is Like The Representative Of Adulthood.

[@bananaboye12]

Why Do You Type Like This?

[@sumsum3873]

Is it possible that that is partially the reason why people dislike him

[@someonenamedtoby]

Why Did You Capitalise Everything?

[@spooky961]

Banana Animations Because They Can, Do You Have A Problem?

[@superlazy0uo995]

I Question Your Requirement Of Capitalizing Every Word Within A Sentence.

[@user-ob1ch6vs5q]

He’s actually so sweet in the new game, gotta love him

[@shimerrill967]

Well, i Love Tom Nook he’s a sweetheart 💙 .. not to mention a real cutie 🥰💕

[@Y3eMik0]

Ikr. >w

[@rainy.n1ght]

•>•

[@TopazAnimations]

*gun*

[@DuskPShermanWallaby123]

aww

[@MrWarners14]

Tom Nook has become one of my faves in Animal Crossing. I noticed at the beginning given the backstory, that Tom Nook was never evil, just jaded and cynical in the first game. Having played the games, he has my favourite story arc in gaming. New Horizons is easily Tom Nook at his most socially healthy. He’s a great presence. Also, that Nintendo Power article is ridiculous in hindsight.

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

My head canon is that Tom Nook is the Animal Crossing equivalent of Scrooge McDuck, while Crazy Redd is a mix of Flintheart Glomgold and Mr. Burns, with a side of Mr. Krabs' negative traits.

[@KittyLitterYT]

Tom nook needs a proper redemption arc for people to see who aren't lore junkies

[@galaxydoes8034]

I know, right? Sure he focuses heavily on *_bells, bells, how do I get more bells, why haven't you payed off your debt yet?_* but he has *NEVER* stopped to Redd's level. He makes his money honestly. I am now ashamed that I used to think he was such a villain, when he's just a big softie, trying to make his way in this wild world.

[@spindash64]

GalaxyDoes In New Leaf, he’s pretty chill about your loan. The down payment is easy to scrounge up by foraging, and you don’t even have to pay past that until you want an upgrade on your home

[@NegativeNanase]

@@galaxydoes8034 He lets you pay off your first loan in New Horizons literally for free. You paid 0 bells, you only paid in achievements

[@duckyducktm9197]

In NH he's pretty nice! He even helps you by telling you what to do, and let Timmy run his own store! It's pretty cute honestly

[@tigerwarrior1787]

*Is a DnD player, just eating all this lore up like a vacuum machine vs. dirt. And cathair*

[@keysontrains538]

“ Tom nook seems to say “hm” and “yes” a lot.” Me: Hm yes he does tend to do that alot

[@ghostface967]

Wait, Tom is that you? Lmao

[@Chara470]

yeah he does...

[@theletterb7389]

HM Yes Yes What Anime Should I Watch Hmmmm?

[@iamweird3919]

Honestly though, I love both Nook and Redd, for different reasons. Redd is so shady yet you could never complete the museum without his help, there's a possibility that Lyle was working with an unknown third party and they were using Redd, also he's way too ambitious... that said his cruel action helped Nook grow into a saint of a businessman and entrepreneur we see expanding and learning through the games. Where Redd never learns from his mistakes or takes away the bare minimum from them, Nook instead learns and evolves, their character foils. Opposite yet equal. Redd is a toxic individual if you drink up his words without some sort of reservation. Nook though is very upfront and runs things legitimately at the best rates I've ever seen. Because he was burnt by dishonesty and shortcuts, by society's very gears he's been crushed yet he came out stronger and wiser then most could ever dream. He's a fighter and a dreamer even still, though now he knows caution, patience and details. Nook is like a farmer, you reap what you sew. Where as Redd is lazy at least to begin with, his motivation is immediate profit, exploitation of resources, the opposite of Nook though they echo similarly, one is teaching responsibility the other is actively avoiding it.

[@juliettereyes8244]

Tom Nook: If it means doing the greater good of education, then i'm fine being the "villian" *sees Reed as most misunderstood character Tom Nook: Excuse me- *Flips table and sets fire to the island*

[@stripedrajang3571]

Goodness, that's so mean, mamita. 😂

[@bussygaming8323]

Redd* now reed

[@fansundertable649]

@@bussygaming8323 not* Auto correct bit him.

[@thedeerguy7579]

"Fire photon torpedoes."

[@BergmitetheBlueandPointy0712]

That is a nice example for r/Noahgettheboat.

[@galacticheroman]

Tom Nook has been biding his time ever since Redd had cheated him in the city, and in that Nintendo Power Magazine. One day, the Tanuki will win over the Kitsune once more so balance can be restored.

[@GameAW1]

I mean... Redd currently isn't even in New Horizons in any way, shape, or form beyond a mention if you scan his amiibo...

[@anonymus5637]

@Komrade Egg His Craziness got Him, as it needed to

[@soffirechange]

Idk why everyone dislikes Tom Nook. I always loved him and how kind and responsible he was. He had such a major character development... He shouldn't get this bashed by the community...

[@Smoothsmoothie]

HES SATAN

[@Chara470]

I think he’s a really nice person, he’s harsh but just wants to help the player.

[@soffirechange]

@@Smoothsmoothie sorry I can't read lies, I can't see your comment 😔😔

[@soffirechange]

@@Chara470 indeed! I love how he softens up in the rest of the games ♡

[@Chara470]

soffirechange at the start, he just needs to get financially stable but he softens up as his business grows because he has less chances to go bankrupt, that’s my reasoning for why he’s rude in the early games. He just needs money like we all do so we can buy food, water and other stuff we need or want, right?

[@krankrk]

Dude I love how while I was researching on Tom Nook, coincidentally it’s his birthday,, Happy Birthday Tom!! Love you so much💫

[@octaviuspenney4410]

I always get mad when people villainize Tom Nook. He makes you a house that you can payoff whenever you want, and all you're paying off is the cost of his labour! And you can totally ignore it if you want to! He doesn't even demand that you upgrade it once you pay it off, he just tells you he can and then *you* have to ask him to do it

[@smt64productions40]

You'll hate me then.....granted I always say it as a joke :/

[@VicariouslyVanna]

Tom Nook would be one of these landlords that waived rent during this quarantine.

[@animeartist888]

Ironically, my bank has given me the option to skip 3 payments of any loan, including auto and mortgage debts. Not all banks ae evil, Nook. Just like not all Tanuki are evil, clearly.

[@TehParismio]

@@animeartist888 all banks are evil. They just know that if you can't pay, they don't get money.

[@theogsmokingbat]

New theory: animal crossing new horizons is where he's coming close to retirement. Its clear in the dialogue; he's delegating more and more work to his kids and the chatter they have, plus him being more in the background.

[@Jesse12489]

Not his kids. The video even said that.

[@iksigreksommerset5460]

lmao @ these 3 comments repeating the same thing

[@iksigreksommerset5460]

@@StuffzReal there's already one person who said that. What's the point in repeating the same info?

[@TerminianLinkVT]

I mean with Tortimer no longer appearing in New Horizons, Tom may be following in his footsteps, hence the whole Island getaway deal

[@iyang2341]

Noooooo I would honestly be so sad if Tom Nook retires.

[@sephiriza]

I like how Nintendo Power tried really hard to avoid saying Redd is a literal scammer.

[@Mathee]

Ironically, I think it's Tom Nook's loans (even if they have zero interest and no due date) that's the reason why people get a bad impression of him, specifically because of how video games work. As players, we're used to NPC's giving us a price which we then pay on the spot, so when Tom Nook puts us in debt, we instinctively feel like we've been cheated

[@werwerqweqwe]

That doesn't make any sense.

[@Sebastian-ct5ek]

werwerqweqwe It makes sense you just don’t get it.

[@IceBlueLugia]

werwerqweqwe It really does make sense

[@Sebastian-ct5ek]

IceBlueLugia No it doesn’t make any sense.

[@Ash-kc8dt]

Cbass dude make up your mind

[@honeystarr7557]

i could’ve sworn timmy and tommy were his nephews?

[@RandomOtakuGirl]

honey starr I'm actually pretty sure too, and was said in the game (New Leaf I think)

[@thewitheredsouls]

I could swear too. Due to the orphanage side plot of his backstory I headcanon that he maybe indirectly adopted the twins as nephews in a way? Like taking legal guardianship while teaching them but not wanting to be a dad so he asks them to call him uncle instead? That would be cute!;;

[@thewitheredsouls]

I just googled if he adopted them. Found the following on the Animal crossing wiki on timmy and Tommy's page: "They are rumored to be his sons or nephews, and their last name is also listed as Nook. Certain jock or lazy villagers will tell of a rumor that Tom Nook found them in the streets and raised them by himself. Their full names were first revealed in New Leaf, when they are seen on the bulletin board during some shop upgrade announcements." So I suppose my suspicions might be correct

[@twigmoon4026]

Yeah a new Leaf I'm pretty sure it's and if they were his nephews

[@user-zk3jn7hf1c]

Im pretty sure he adopted them since they're orphans, but he wants to be more of a mentor figure to them than a father figure so he calls them his nephews.

[@OfficialPikadex]

I'm playing New Horizons and my impressions of Tom Nook were that he's actually not so bad. He definitely likes money, but charging absolutely no interest (and letting you pay the first loan with MILES instead of money) made me lean towards him being good. This video makes me put him even further into that camp, even if he was pretty rude in the original.

[@buck5745]

To be fair, literally everybody was rude in the original. It’s not like he stood out much at the time

[@SilvyReacts]

Ya, oddly enough ... I never even considered him rude. I more or less just assumed every character hada comedic personality. I mean the very first person you meet in the game on the train says your name is weird and laughs at you lol.

[@animal_gal_adventures9885]

Now I just want to give Tom Nook a hug, he works so hard and he's such a caring person!

[@Sweetumskitty1789]

I really do like him, I’ve never seen Tom as bad guy and he lets me as a sad little Gen Z live out my unattainable dream of being a homeowner.

[@ange-ange-ange]

AMEN SISTER

[@pikachufan102]

As a poor millennial who wants to live by the beach, I relate to this comment so much. New horizons is perfect for me.

[@traitorlord7832]

I used to picture Tom Nook as annoying, but after I saw the The Tragic Backstory of the Able Sisters video (you should check it out)I changed my thoughts about him. A lot of this video was just reviewing what I already knew. (I knew it was Redd who betrayed him even before I got to the end.)

[@Sweetumskitty1789]

Ange G RIP to us we can tear down a statue but we can’t buy property! 😂

[@Sweetumskitty1789]

pikachufan102 I feel especially bad for all the millennials playing NH because so close... yet so far. 😔✊

[@GamingF0rge]

People who think he is evil have never paid a loan irl, and dont realize 0 interest is very generous.

[@TehParismio]

Veeeery generous

[@jahmiahgreenturtle6995]

Its not generous it dosen't exist.

[@TerminianLinkVT]

@@jahmiahgreenturtle6995 Something not being there when it is normally common practice for it to be there is still generous. He is not charging you more money the longer you take.

[@sofiaaa3120]

I’ve never paid a loan before but even I know that is very generous. If they had put interest I would have been in so much debt when I was like 7 I didn’t even know what a loan was

[@ideclaredwaronyourfrenchas4123]

Malza so generous it may be considered as antisemitic by loaning loans like that

[@kingcrimson4504]

tom nook's story has more lore than the entire disney star wars trilogy

[@ssesuper1140]

Lol

[@radardjz7275]

Oof

[@jinkisaragi874]

Seting the bar low i see.

[@shad0w03am]

In New Horizons Tom actually "warns" you about Redd at the beginning, before he visits you from now and then. And Redd coming with his ship on the other side of the island, makes everything kinda creepy too... it seems very suspicious... and what Redd does... with the art and on... When I played WildWorld, I first didn't like Tom Nook, because he was kinda strict, but I'm fine with him now, I understand why he reacted that way sometimes For me he is misunderstood too! Redd is the one we should focus on x3

[@NCozy]

This makes me remember how much I miss the old dialogue in the older Animal Crossing games. It's so charming and interesting, and I couldn't be bothered to talk to any of the characters because most of them are so uninteresting.

[@georgewilson7432]

Don't lewronggeneration Animal Crossing, please.

[@NCozy]

@@georgewilson7432 That's not what I'm doing. I think the newer games are a vast improvement in almost every way. It's just that every games before New Leaf had way better interactions with Villagers and other characters, and this video kinda proves it by showing how much we learn about Tom Nook in Wild World compared to what we know about them now. I do prefer the villagers in New Horizons to the ones in New Leaf because they haven't been asking for endless favors but they still don't have much depth.

[@kayleigh3889]

Play those games then?

[@NCozy]

@@kayleigh3889 I don't know why you guys feel the need to be so hostile towards me, these are just my genuine thoughts and again, I like the new games better than the old ones. It's just that the interactions between characters has become less and less important and it sucks.

[@Channiej93]

I agree with you. Nowadays everything is more vanilla/really pg-13 if you know what i mean lol. Also i play CF atm and i don’t even know that much about Tom Nook, he’s mostly just there, I didn’t even know he was nominated to be a villain, he even had complete different dialogue than in the future series

[@jedi_cat_l4976]

Oh no... REDD SCAMMED NOOK OUT OF THE MOST MISSUNDERSTOOD CHARACTER!

[@user-dg9to7tw5f]

@Komrade Egg and took his trust

[@traitorlord7832]

I was the 200th like!

[@meowzers.p]

People: Tom Nook only wants money! Me: *isn’t that the purpose of having a business, to make money?*

[@ericwilliams1832]

Panda YAS Making money by pleasing the consumer. Nothing wrong with that...

[@XiaoFury]

Yes, but customer friendship and service is important, too. Make friends with the customers, and they'll bring in more customers.

[@1Bloxer]

keyword being **only**

[@cringe._.artist7892]

EXACTLY

[@Himmyjewett]

Isn't that just capitalism

[@_fishywishy_6597]

It would be cute if Timmy, and Tommy were Tom Nook’s little brothers!