Little-Known Fact:: Not only was the Flatwoods Monster spotted many years before Mothman, but it has racked up almost *twice* the number of sightings in West Virginia in the ensuing years! The reason Mothman is much more famous is that he had a better talent agent. Hey, how do you think he got a Hollywood movie deal?
Woah so I was about to post that I saw a creature that i would say looked like a triceratops wearing old school pilot googles and something resembling a gas mask. Nothing like that has happened to me. It seemed sad, I cried. I didnt know the Flatwoods monster but after this video it resembles it. Im in Appalachia, Giles County, 10 mins to West Va
I'm from Michigan, and I remember being a little girl on Halloween and my daddy telling me stories about The Melon Heads. These feral, deformed large headed immortal children who lived in the woods. And our house was pretty much in the forest. Scared the IRISH out of me! Lmiao. 💜
Well actually, I hate to be that guy, but the Snallygaster is one of the Cryptids I talk about in the extended version of this video (for channel members)! You are so right; Appalachia is rich in this stuff.
It’s a giant flying snail thing that just wants to get black out drunk and will steal all the booze to do it. Then wake up a few days later and do it again.
I love how the sheepsquatch part completely skips over the fact that something, possibly another cryptid scared the sheepsquatch away and essentially protected the people
I’ve always liked the Flatwoods Monster. Considering the close vicinity to Point Pleasant, I imagine it and Mothman would be good friends. Add in the Fresno Nightcrawlers, and you have a great friend group.
Great video as always! I was especially happy about the inclusion of the Squonk, as it has been my favourite cryptid ever since I first learned about it many years ago. It's just so sad and ugly, I can't help but love it........ poor baby...........
@@ThoughtPotato The band Genesis made a song about the creature called “Squonk”, which I’d highly recommend. The whole album that it’s from is quite good too if you like progressive rock.
He has returned when the world needed him most As a sidenote I really love ur videos especially the fact that u also educate the viewers on obscure topics such as these Bois
My only regret about temporarily living in Cincinnati (besides actually living there) is that I never traveled over to Loveland to find out more about the frogman and do some other stuff while being there
You left out that rougarou are terrified of frogs. I know they live in a swamp, but it’s a common part of the legend that they freeze up if a frog croaks nearby and they run away if they lay eyes on. Why live in a swamp then? Well, they can’t count past twelve, I’m sure you guys can figure it out.
There's one cryptid in the Appalachia that is kinda similar to the Rougarou when it comes to protecting yourself. It has a compulsion to count things which resulted in traditions like hanging a broom over doors that lead outside, throwing a handful of mustard seeds on your front and back doorsteps, using newspapers as wallpaper, and other things like what I just mentioned. These things trigger this creature's compulsion to count things and it will try to count every broom bristle, every seed on the ground, every letter on the paper, etc to keep it occupied until daylight when its power is at its weakest. I was told this by a family member when I was really little but never told the name because apparently if you have any ties at all to that part of the US (where they lived) you're not supposed to say it's name. I don't like calling it a cryptid because I think it's tied to actual beliefs but I don't really know how else to describe or label it. If anyone who is from that area and practices the traditions I mentioned please forgive me if I got something wrong or inaccurate. If I did I would love to be pointed in the right direction towards correct information where I can learn more about it and other traditions or beliefs
I'm gonna be that guy, but being from deep deep Appalachia the thing you're referring to is called a haint. It's also why we paint our porches that baby blue color
@@GameTimeWhy lived here my whole life, had the bottle trees and the porch in some houses and nothing similar in others. Never had any experiences, I've had some experiences that were similar to stories of what people call skinwalkers now, even though that doesn't line up with original skinwalkers stories
While I was already aware of all the cryptids talked about in this video, it was worth watching to learn about the Rougarou's counting skills alone. Always happy when to see vids about more American Cryptids, we have such a large and interesting variety and it's sad when they just kind of get glossed over.
I live in North Louisiana and have a large amount of timber and wetlands and we have encountered multiple different criptids, everything from giant birds, Bigfoot, owl squatch and more.
Another wonderful video. Even though I know these creatures don't really exist out there just the sheer amount of unknown unknowns for our species shared knowledge really puts into perspective the first ecounters that people have with these supposed cryptids. Would not blame anyone for thinking a large sheepsquatch was chasing them while being woken up at night while camping
The spark-emitting rod held by the frogman sounds like Charles Hall's description of the frequency wand used by the Tall Whites. One of its many settings is to produce combustion at any set distance from the tip of the object, useful as a weapon or to wave around like a flare for intimidating the wildlife.
The seven year for the werewolf is very reminiscent of Nebudchadnezzar's curse from God to eat grass like a beast and grow long hair, a Biblical werewolf.
@@hiddenwoodsben bro is this a joke ? also what I meant is that in french we say "loup garoup" there are tones of language in Europe not only english if this was sarcastic then sorry I didn't understood
@@grilcovin5900 twas a joke, friend, sry if it didn't come through (or maybe it just wasn't funny, what do I know?🤣). also: werwolf is german, werewolf would be english ;)
Someone once said that it's harder to balance a stack of blurry pictures of cryptids on the head of a pin than it is to balance the cryptids themselves.
We *NEED* biology breakdown for the Sqounk for a future episode of Cryptobiology XD Legit tho, Rougarou biology and figuring what the bloody hell could the Sheepsquatch be would also be some cool episodes too.
I can say with certainty that the Flatwoods monster has appeared in far more video games under many different names weirdest occurrence is in Wild Arms where it is known as the Hayokonton truly a terrifying beast that gives me nightmares.... I honestly wish I was joking about that last part...
The flatwoods monster was also featured in the game the Legend of Zelda: Majoras mask. It's part of a night time side quest that has a very classic alien abduction theme and even features the same flash of light before the creatures appearance.
@@cjthebeesknees Well, like any Cryptid, you could just sacrifice your reputation to create your own if you feel the Frog isn't enough. Though you may want to get creative with falsified evidence and concepts of the cryptid. Another ape or lake monster is too cliché. Perhaps you could capitalize on UAP citings or better yet you could say you saw a chameleon dragon
The squank makes me think of side-hill gougers, giant sheep that can only walk in one direction because one side of its body has longer legs than the other, side hill gougers are very territorial and will chase you but the easiest way to get away from them is to run past them so they fall over and roll down the hill when they try to turn around
Your voice is honey and your narration style is natural and easy to listen to. I would manage to fall asleep every time if your topics weren't so darn interesting as well! 45/32 needs more youtube love.
WV be popping for cryptids. I just moved back to NC from WV but was there about 4 years. That said there was some weird stuff happening up there. All the locals have stories of various things and experiences.
I was really hoping at the end of the sheepsquache section you would say "It can navigate the forest with the speed and agility of a bear, and the ability to stand on its hind legs like a bear."
Wow, someone actually picked up Momo. Never thought I’d ever see a home state cryptid featured in a video without it being overshadowed by something else .
Cyptids are fun, and I've seen some crazy stuff myself, but for the most part all they are is storys, unles you see one yourself you can't say they exist. And even then your eyes can play tricks on you.
I'm just throwing this out there as a fan, I live in Louisiana Missouri so if you ever want to do a more in-depth MoMo video I can hook you up with some eyewitnesses
Loved Flatwoods since childhood, and even have Flatwoods as one of my bucket lists to visit. So sad that they are very obscure because there's probably only one or two incidents and it's in the middle of nowhere unlike the Mothman (lame cryptid tbh). Best character design.
rougarou is taken from la loup garou here in Quebec where im born and raised. it most been brought from here when the French loyalists were exiled, moved, and brought their culture to Louisiana
Imagine driving down a road at night and Pepe starts casting spells at you
I imagine that every day
Don’t need to imagine it, not anymore. And now I have a large green penis to show for it
Only in Ohio 🤣
Just yesterday I was talking with a co worker to go hunt it
Normal day in ohio
"It looked like a cross between a human and an ape." "Do you have any idea how little that narrows it down? "
yeah it could be any one of them joe roegan, bigfoot, ron perlman
@@Foxie32 I was thinking the same thing 😂
Siberian wild boar or tibetian mastif.
literally just a hungry guy lmao
Inspirational
Woods on Europe: 🧚🧚♂️🧚🏞️🍀🧝
Woods on West Virginia:👹💀🧛🏽♂🐺👽
I literally laughed out loud at this.
Underrated comment!
Mountain Mama
@@maddiesmenagerie8853 take me home
@@nikitahichoii482country roads
18:17 do you realize how terrifying that is that whatever growled was enough to frighten the sheepsquatch?
It was Bigfoot
His wife
Must have been the grafton monster or a snallygaster lol or the imposter sheepsquatch... iykyk
Little-Known Fact:: Not only was the Flatwoods Monster spotted many years before Mothman, but it has racked up almost *twice* the number of sightings in West Virginia in the ensuing years! The reason Mothman is much more famous is that he had a better talent agent. Hey, how do you think he got a Hollywood movie deal?
Woah so I was about to post that I saw a creature that i would say looked like a triceratops wearing old school pilot googles and something resembling a gas mask. Nothing like that has happened to me. It seemed sad, I cried. I didnt know the Flatwoods monster but after this video it resembles it. Im in Appalachia, Giles County, 10 mins to West Va
I'm from Michigan, and I remember being a little girl on Halloween and my daddy telling me stories about The Melon Heads. These feral, deformed large headed immortal children who lived in the woods. And our house was pretty much in the forest. Scared the IRISH out of me! Lmiao. 💜
Mine told me of the ghost of reynolds cemetery, and I found an entire website that showed the melon heads and the Dogman
Please do a part 2 and talk about the Snallygaster. Appalachia has some really great cryptids.
Well actually, I hate to be that guy, but the Snallygaster is one of the Cryptids I talk about in the extended version of this video (for channel members)! You are so right; Appalachia is rich in this stuff.
Living isolated in the mountains can really fuel the imagination
oh god.. i live in Appalachia ..ive never heard of the Snallygaster but i guess im in for a treat
It’s a giant flying snail thing that just wants to get black out drunk and will steal all the booze to do it. Then wake up a few days later and do it again.
I mean limberjacks literally wrote the book on cryptids (fearsome beasts of the woods) so you are not wrong
A new video from Thought Potato? And about cryptids, my current hyperfixation? Let's goooooooo
I DEEPLY appreciate your enthusiasm!
Amateur.
I love how the sheepsquatch part completely skips over the fact that something, possibly another cryptid scared the sheepsquatch away and essentially protected the people
I'm not in a position to claim if they exist or not but I find it more interesting to just talk about them and their history rather their legitimacy.
I’ve always liked the Flatwoods Monster. Considering the close vicinity to Point Pleasant, I imagine it and Mothman would be good friends. Add in the Fresno Nightcrawlers, and you have a great friend group.
Great video as always! I was especially happy about the inclusion of the Squonk, as it has been my favourite cryptid ever since I first learned about it many years ago. It's just so sad and ugly, I can't help but love it........ poor baby...........
Thanks so much. Honestly, I only discovered it recently, but it might be my favorite, too.
@@ThoughtPotato The band Genesis made a song about the creature called “Squonk”, which I’d highly recommend. The whole album that it’s from is quite good too if you like progressive rock.
He has returned when the world needed him most
As a sidenote I really love ur videos especially the fact that u also educate the viewers on obscure topics such as these Bois
Thank you so much, I'm glad you like this obscure stuff!
Idea: If you could domesticate a werewolf, would you then have a weredog?
Sure , when it turns every full moon.
My only regret about temporarily living in Cincinnati (besides actually living there) is that I never traveled over to Loveland to find out more about the frogman and do some other stuff while being there
The Flatwood monster isn't actually obscure. It's actually considered one of the more well-known cryptids and is surprisingly popular in Japan.
You left out that rougarou are terrified of frogs.
I know they live in a swamp, but it’s a common part of the legend that they freeze up if a frog croaks nearby and they run away if they lay eyes on.
Why live in a swamp then? Well, they can’t count past twelve, I’m sure you guys can figure it out.
the mental image of paranoid old cajun women keeping as many frogs as possible at their home and having one on them at all times.
Frogman would be its worst nightmare
There's one cryptid in the Appalachia that is kinda similar to the Rougarou when it comes to protecting yourself. It has a compulsion to count things which resulted in traditions like hanging a broom over doors that lead outside, throwing a handful of mustard seeds on your front and back doorsteps, using newspapers as wallpaper, and other things like what I just mentioned. These things trigger this creature's compulsion to count things and it will try to count every broom bristle, every seed on the ground, every letter on the paper, etc to keep it occupied until daylight when its power is at its weakest.
I was told this by a family member when I was really little but never told the name because apparently if you have any ties at all to that part of the US (where they lived) you're not supposed to say it's name. I don't like calling it a cryptid because I think it's tied to actual beliefs but I don't really know how else to describe or label it. If anyone who is from that area and practices the traditions I mentioned please forgive me if I got something wrong or inaccurate. If I did I would love to be pointed in the right direction towards correct information where I can learn more about it and other traditions or beliefs
There are a lot of mythical creatures that have issues with having to count things for some reason.
I'm gonna be that guy, but being from deep deep Appalachia the thing you're referring to is called a haint. It's also why we paint our porches that baby blue color
@@DTB1q3 do you believe it exists? should be easy enough to setup a game camera
@@GameTimeWhy lived here my whole life, had the bottle trees and the porch in some houses and nothing similar in others. Never had any experiences, I've had some experiences that were similar to stories of what people call skinwalkers now, even though that doesn't line up with original skinwalkers stories
Sounds like a vampire.
While I was already aware of all the cryptids talked about in this video, it was worth watching to learn about the Rougarou's counting skills alone.
Always happy when to see vids about more American Cryptids, we have such a large and interesting variety and it's sad when they just kind of get glossed over.
Didn't the Loup de Garou inherit the counting thing from myths about vampires?
@@PinkProgram sounds like it
@@PinkProgram compulsory counting is actually a fairly common weakness, ghosts have it too
The Loveland Frogman was just looking for polywags.
I live in North Louisiana and have a large amount of timber and wetlands and we have encountered multiple different criptids, everything from giant birds, Bigfoot, owl squatch and more.
OWL SQUATCH?
I really hope the "cryptid likelihood" ratings are purely ironic.
There’s an 113/78 percent chance of that
Wow in the over 10+ years ive been watching RUclips, this vid had the only ad spot / sponsor product that’s actually relevant to me.
Your videos would be amazing to listen to while going to sleep
They arent boring you just have such a soothing voice
Imagine a hand drawn animated film about all them, that would be nostalgic
I love the idea that many cryptids essentially do exist. And their form of existence is almost invincible to extinction.
I hope the squonk is gonna be alright
Me too, poor little fella
Another wonderful video.
Even though I know these creatures don't really exist out there just the sheer amount of unknown unknowns for our species shared knowledge really puts into perspective the first ecounters that people have with these supposed cryptids. Would not blame anyone for thinking a large sheepsquatch was chasing them while being woken up at night while camping
What are u talking about dude, these creatures are absolutely real
No I’ve seen him, trust me I live in the woods
there should be a fighting game with all of the cryptids that exist.
The spark-emitting rod held by the frogman sounds like Charles Hall's description of the frequency wand used by the Tall Whites. One of its many settings is to produce combustion at any set distance from the tip of the object, useful as a weapon or to wave around like a flare for intimidating the wildlife.
Really weird that nobody noticed that the Michigan Dogman had very clearly human limbs until it stood up like a human 🤷♂️
The seven year for the werewolf is very reminiscent of Nebudchadnezzar's curse from God to eat grass like a beast and grow long hair, a Biblical werewolf.
My god, this is the first sponsor I have ever seen that I actually feel thankful for knowing exists, now.
Bro, why did the police officer shoor a fucking lizard?
My guy asking the real questions
In Europe (at least in France and Switzerland) we use "loup Garou" for werewolf
Funny how a composed french word became one
in the uncivilized parts of switzerland only. in proper europe, we ofc say Werwolf.
@@hiddenwoodsben bro is this a joke ? also what I meant is that in french we say "loup garoup" there are tones of language in Europe not only english
if this was sarcastic then sorry I didn't understood
@@grilcovin5900 twas a joke, friend, sry if it didn't come through (or maybe it just wasn't funny, what do I know?🤣).
also: werwolf is german, werewolf would be english ;)
@@hiddenwoodsben sorry my bad then, I didn't know for the German word so thank you
@@grilcovin5900 my pleasure and thanks for the understanding.
"and with 2 children...for a reason 🤨"
That's gold 🙏 you got yourself a new subscriber 💪
Someone once said that it's harder to balance a stack of blurry pictures of cryptids on the head of a pin than it is to balance the cryptids themselves.
I cant for the life of me figure out what thats supposed to mean
Holy shit frog wizards!!
This feels like a late April Fool's present and I love it
I live in PA but I’ve never truly heard of the creature that dissolves under the weight of its own tears…
I am so happy my cryptid obsession has not let me down I new of all of these by name alone my training was not in vain.
Why does the Loveland Frogman just sound like a group of teenagers messing around with sparklers lol?
I, as a cryptids expert can say that this video is correct! 🛸👻👽
I appreciate the endorsement! Love your channel.
@@ThoughtPotato Thank you!
How can you be an expert on things that aren't real?
@@SonOfTheDawn515 you do realise that the gorrila, kangaroo and komodo dragon were all once cryptids
@@ITALKCRYPTIDS best reply man ...
We *NEED* biology breakdown for the Sqounk for a future episode of Cryptobiology XD Legit tho, Rougarou biology and figuring what the bloody hell could the Sheepsquatch be would also be some cool episodes too.
I can say with certainty that the Flatwoods monster has appeared in far more video games under many different names weirdest occurrence is in Wild Arms where it is known as the Hayokonton truly a terrifying beast that gives me nightmares.... I honestly wish I was joking about that last part...
8:23 I don't know why but I love this line
Keep making these awesome videos, i love mythology and cryptids and this channel is one of the best of this topic
Hey, thanks so much! I really appreciate that and your kind words. Much more to come!
The Flatwoods monster is also in Majora's Mask.
You mentioned my local sadboi! That is literally the whole reason i clicked this i love it haha
Poor squonk
You ever heard of the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp in Bishopville South Carolina. Very interesting story i used to live near Bishopville.
I don't remember subscribing to you, but I'm about to binge your channel. This is great, ease keep it up!
"it was big and hairy- like a bear- and it could stand and walk on its hind legs and on all fours- like a bear! I have no idea what it was!"
"Recruited a national guardsmen and 2 children for some reason" is honestly one of the funniest sentences I've ever heard
Thanks for what you said at the end of the video 👍🏻
Hey! It’s me! 5:02
aw man I've been looking for a picture of the old Rougarou statue from the New Orleans zoo forever! so glad to see it again!
The loveland frogman are just Battletoads
Dude, your videos are awesome! You’re one of the better RUclipsrs I know, keep up with the good work!
Wow, thanks! That means a lot. Will do!
I just wanna give those poor squonks a hug and a kind word of encouragement :(
How to hunt channel is Awsome and mind unveiled also for this subject. Thank you for your work too.
I would describe the squonk as alive at both ends, but a little dead in the middle.
awesome videos man, keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
The flatwoods monster was also featured in the game the Legend of Zelda: Majoras mask. It's part of a night time side quest that has a very classic alien abduction theme and even features the same flash of light before the creatures appearance.
I live in Loveland and wish we had a cooler cryptid lol.
Awww, the Loveland Frog is one of my favourites! Love the Frog
@@Nyctophora Hope it doesn’t piss on us if we ever go n catch it
@@cjthebeesknees Well, like any Cryptid, you could just sacrifice your reputation to create your own if you feel the Frog isn't enough. Though you may want to get creative with falsified evidence and concepts of the cryptid. Another ape or lake monster is too cliché. Perhaps you could capitalize on UAP citings or better yet you could say you saw a chameleon dragon
The squank makes me think of side-hill gougers, giant sheep that can only walk in one direction because one side of its body has longer legs than the other, side hill gougers are very territorial and will chase you but the easiest way to get away from them is to run past them so they fall over and roll down the hill when they try to turn around
Isn't that related to the wild haggis?
i may be a little drunk, but im this close to crying over the squonk
Your voice is honey and your narration style is natural and easy to listen to. I would manage to fall asleep every time if your topics weren't so darn interesting as well! 45/32 needs more youtube love.
WV be popping for cryptids. I just moved back to NC from WV but was there about 4 years. That said there was some weird stuff happening up there. All the locals have stories of various things and experiences.
With the current course of humanity... I don't think the dog man will GET to have another "time to shine" lol 😂
Edit: 😅
Loveland frogman is definitely fake, I mean, when has a cop ever told the truth?
might have been a French cop
I love going to Audubon Zoo and seeing the Rougarou display
There's a cryptid in the Flathead Lake of Montana. It's really similar to the Loch Ness monster.
Fun fact: There is a Rougarou at the New Orleans Audubon Zoo. First time seeing it as a young child I saw it in my dreams for years.
A pig creature that dissolves under the weight of its own tears? HEY, I resemble that remark.
mood
I was really hoping at the end of the sheepsquache section you would say "It can navigate the forest with the speed and agility of a bear, and the ability to stand on its hind legs like a bear."
The Loveland frog man is just Danny devito 7:48
Unexpected pokemon go mention, 10/10 video right here
idk i was hoping to see the butterfly people of Joplin Missouri, though they are kinda like mothman
2:48 huh.. so that's where they got Wolfcop's name from, thats actually pretty clever!
You showed the Rougaroo exhibit from Audibon zoo, here in New Orleans. Also, I heard it's loupgarou and le Rougaroo. Both sound similar in French
Wow, someone actually picked up Momo. Never thought I’d ever see a home state cryptid featured in a video without it being overshadowed by something else .
Funnily enough, I'm in the market for a new sleep mask... If Thought Potato says these masks are worth it, Manta Masks can have my money👍
"The video may have been proven fake but the beast is still real" That's smart guy logic, lol.
In the one sighting of "Sheepsquatch" where a howl/scream scared it away, what scares a "Sheepsquatch"?
Apex predator
@@bcactus3510 I am both curious and terrified to know what that apex predator is.
Nothing scares a sheepsquatch because they can't exist lmao. Bigfoot or weird cross animals only are crazy enough.
@@weirdredpanda same here mate, must be something huge
It's angry mom telling them that they left a mess.
Everyone’s a gangsta until Kermit starts casting spells on you in Ohio
That's it, I was going to go to bed, but I'm going to put on fallout 76.
I had a barber, years ago, had a stuffed jackalope under his waiting room table.
I love Squonks! I relate to those lil guys. 🥲
Awww Yesßsss this is what I needed
You okay? You turned a little Russian for a second there.
Not to mention that 'Squonk' is a bonkers song by Gensis
Cyptids are fun, and I've seen some crazy stuff myself, but for the most part all they are is storys, unles you see one yourself you can't say they exist.
And even then your eyes can play tricks on you.
Another valid proof of the "Flatwoods Monster" is its inclusion in majoras mask 👀
I'm just throwing this out there as a fan, I live in Louisiana Missouri so if you ever want to do a more in-depth MoMo video I can hook you up with some eyewitnesses
Maybe the frogman were people wearing realistic frog suits and holding up sparklers
Loved Flatwoods since childhood, and even have Flatwoods as one of my bucket lists to visit. So sad that they are very obscure because there's probably only one or two incidents and it's in the middle of nowhere unlike the Mothman (lame cryptid tbh). Best character design.
flatwoods monster was huge in japan long before fallout 76. look up all the games the flatwoods monster is in, it's not just fallout.
21:00 It could be some demons can enter the physical world. But then they need food and whater.
Like the demons from the warp in Warhammer 40K.
rougarou is taken from la loup garou here in Quebec where im born and raised. it most been brought from here when the French loyalists were exiled, moved, and brought their culture to Louisiana
The Ohio frogmen sound a lot like the deep ones of Innsmouth,Ma.
I had to look up the day this was posted, but it was after April