Emperor Norton: America's Most Unconventional Leader

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[@kaia7151]

pretty telling how a “crazy” old man who claimed himself as emperor of the U.S had a much better understanding of equal rights than the people actually in charge. this is all speculation of course, but maybe since he had fallen on hard times himself he was able to empathize with those less privileged? either way, i think this dude would’ve made a GREAT leader lol.

[@Cokk9ine]

@Fultonian you wouldn’t want it either if you were in charge

[@peyton3573]

@@Cokk9ine wtf does that even mean pt 83

[@Cokk9ine]

@@peyton3573 it means power inherently creates selfishness no one obtains wealth and power by being nice unless you inherit it the cruelest people are at the top

[@makthevelociraptor8866]

Completely agreed

[@makthevelociraptor8866]

​@@Cokk9ine Yep, sadly. They also start the wars and the poor fight. I'd like to see the rich people fight lol they wouldn't last a *damn* second.

[@dankpepe2110]

Man, I graduated from Sam O'Nella Academy and I've heard about this guy. But I'll still watch this because Thoughty2.

[@trueredpanda1538]

Same here 😂 Sam did a great job as always, but it's still intresting to hear the story again from someone else, and Thoughty2 is that guy 😁

[@SouthsMemes]

The second I saw American emperor I knew it was Norton because of Sam O’Nella

[@LemonMontage420]

Man what an academy it was, sad he didn't offer a master's

[@BeemanFunnyman]

We know, but they don't

[@commanderbarbie2550]

Peru can eat my shoe.

[@rolive8634]

His story is honestly so sweet. He was ahead of his time and many people seemed to love him

[@SmoltingWassie]

Sounds like myself, except the whole being loved by others part.

[@waityamihereagain1978]

Honestly, benign crazy people is one of my favorite tropes in fiction for that reason. Shame we don't see as much of them anymore

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@@zenon459 wouldn’t claim it if it wasn’t 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MrPGC137]

Actually, I _have_ heard of Emperor Norton, because I've lived in the SF Bay Area my whole life, and long-time residents of this area sometimes refer to the Oakland-SF Bridge as "The Emperor Norton Memorial Bridge."

[@owenthomas5876]

thats cool

[@Ozymandias1]

They should officially rename it to that.

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Satisfactory! _ECV_

[@meatisburger2]

There were some snacks referencing him. Also from the SF Bay Area.

[@jodyharnish9104]

I read about him years ago, and it was interesting that the people of San Francisco came to love their emperor! He rode all the public transportation for free. He was never charged for theater tickets, and the audiences would stand and applaud him when he arrived for the show. The city and citizens paid for his burial.

[@Kinosho_Kawakami]

i would never know of a lot of people you make videos about if not for you. so many interesting characters and stories it's always fun learning about their lives.

[@hshhsggsg9873]

he steals all his videos from others btw for example this one stolen from an irish youtuber Qxir

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@@hshhsggsg9873 Thoughty Two did it better

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[@BondoV2]

@@hshhsggsg9873 I wouldn’t call it stealing

[@soundscape26]

@@hshhsggsg9873 By that logic he would be only allowed to tell stories that were never told before. Kinda hard if you tell me...

[@TheAshCooper]

There hasn't been one video you've made. That I haven't watched from start to finish. You're certainly consistent

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Yeah same man love these videos shame he doesn’t upload as many as before got me checking the notifications like 👀😂

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@Matty Kelly what is the name of this other channel??

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@@greenmtroamer33 RIF Podcast by Thoughty2

[@garrysmith5562]

You haven’t seen all if them then. He has some terrible videos that were a complete waste of my life to watch but i watch because he has some awesome stuff. Like the one in the isle of man with some ghost animal, like hes taking the piss out of the viewer, which is funny but still a waste of my time.

[@shinymewgaming6411]

some people, if given a time machine, would visit an ancestor and inform them of their relationship. Others may go back and prevent a tragedy. But I can firmly say that if I was given a time machine, this man would genuinely be the emperor of America

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I'm with you, got a flux capacitor ? I got a Delorion

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New haircut lookin’ good Thoughty!

[@megwolfin4763]

Me reading the title: wtf?! Me at the end of the vid: awww I love this story 🥺❤️

[@Maven0666]

Right! My sentiments exactly!

[@Undeadpriest94]

Love how you go on a side-tangent on how Kamehameha of Hawaii inspired the name of the iconic Kamehameha of Dragon Ball. However, it's not as inexplicable as you'd guess; "Kame" is Japanese for "Turtle", which is in reference to the technique's creator Master Roshi (also known as the Turtle Hermit), while "Ha" means "Wave", as in an energy wave. Still a pun on the Hawaiian king but there is reason behind it.

[@jovenc4508]

Was gonna say the same thing myself.

[@trueredpanda1538]

Still, a very funny coinsidence

[@Valigarmanda]

@@trueredpanda1538 It's not a coincidence. It was deliberate.

[@trueredpanda1538]

@@Valigarmanda dosen't Kamehameha actully mean something inn Japanese as well? As well as being the name off that dude? Wich would be a coincidence?

[@TheTimN8er]

@@trueredpanda1538 If you read what he said it does have meaning but was also an intentional pun

[@jhonsauceda6024]

Emperor Norton did the most American and unamerican thing at the same time.

[@dhrupatel1538]

if this guy was legit made the emperor of the united states, i don't think it would of been a bad idea with the intentions he had and the ideas he made since it would of made the country more better earlier.

[@elpibelol5005]

And he knew economics, yeah I don't think he would have been a bad emperor

[@crestothegecko6279]

just because they have good ideas and intentions doesn't mean it'll translate into them being a good leader

[@dhrupatel1538]

@@crestothegecko6279 you do have a point though but I was mainly saying he would not been corrupt like other emperors or at least when compared

[@chrislahay7086]

@@crestothegecko6279 just like Biden. Now we suffering worldwide. Ukraine war would be over by now if trump was Incharge. Russian control probably. But at least we wouldn't of funded people hiding amongst the civilian population

[@kura4674]

@@dhrupatel1538 Power corrupts, he didn't have any real power so he was just a good boi.

[@TheColombianSpartan]

Yoo Thoughty, love your content, and love the moustache lad! Keep it up!

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@Jack Smith yup

[@hsasser3]

Yeah, this guy paved the way for modern Celebrity, Name recognition, and the licencing of Personal Identities for advertising and promotions. It'as no wonder that imaginary celebrities like Bart Simpson, Hatsune Miku, and Superman, Batman, and Pikachu bring in BILLIONS for advertisers around the world. Emperor Norton was the first Celebrity "Icon." He really paved the way for all of the Icons to come, from Shaq, the Rock, and Michael Jordan, to our many movie and television stars, to popular politicians like Reagan and Trump. Creating a marketable image, like Joshua Norton did, is the key to success in the Modern World. It's no wonder, his currency is currently worth thousands of times its face value. He was truly a man ahead of his time.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

So... the Kardashians' spiritual ancestor as it were?

[@jaysherriff3086]

And now I hate him... Sound.

[@Bluuzell]

Do you mean Joshua Norton? Idk who you mean by Andre Norton

[@hsasser3]

@@Bluuzell My mistake! Andre Norton is a popular Science Fiction author...and NOT an Emperor! I'll fix the OP.

[@hsasser3]

@@davidanderson_surrey_bc Precisely! and Paris Hilton's, too!

[@brucecoulson3757]

"Three Septembers and a January" One of the best comics in the Sandman series (which was an excellent series overall). It covers a contest between the Endless concerning the Emperor of the United States. It's well worth to check it out. particularly the last scene between Death and Norton.

[@Lucius1958]

Death of the Endless is perhaps my favorite Death. Pratchett's Death is not bad, but lacks that deathbed--side manner she has.

[@rob1971]

If you've not listened to the Audible version of The Sandman I'd highly recommend it - stellar cast!

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I came here looking for this comment.

[@stevehuot1979]

I freaking love this guy!! How does someone with such a deep accent actually have American humor like this? I'm not trying to be negative at all.

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American humour? 🤨

[@BodyMusicification]

He's either got American humor or British humour or both 🤷‍♂️

[@whycantibefree]

That’s an oxymoron mate.

[@stevehuot1979]

@@BandsGiddy Yup. Here we spell it "humor" also. 😁

[@jaysherriff3086]

American humor?? I thought you guys's sjws was closing down comedy

[@jensherman2771]

Instead of tearing him down, the Emperor’s city held him up. He was a weirdo, sure, but he was San Francisco’s weirdo! Mmmmm that doesn’t sound exactly right as I love San Francisco, but you know what I mean! It’s just a nice story and this world could sure use more nice stories. Thank you Thoughty2. 💛

[@UtubeAW]

Amazing… as an east coast American, I had never heard of Emperor Norton.

[@Blox117]

he is now known as an antivirus software

[@LTysonTube]

Honestly, that was one of the most interesting tales I’ve ever heard. As if he managed to actually wield some level of power. I like this guy. Definitely going to learn more about him.

[@shrekdavito2870]

This guy deserved all the respect people gave him he truly lived the American dream and then became emperor what more could you want

[@mirandagoldstine8548]

His story is actually a tale of tragedy in a way. As a child, growing up in South Africa, his family struggled to make enough money to survive and he lost all his siblings when they were quite young. So I think when he lost his fortune he went into a deep depression. The loss of his fortune, something he probably worked hard to get, all due to rice, probably drove him to depression and his Emperor Norton persona was his way of coping with the shock. Unfortunately psychology at the time was still a young field and we can’t diagnose what Joshua Norton suffered from thus we can never be certain. If you want to learn more look up the Emperor Norton trust. They are an organization dedicated to uncovering the facts about the man. It’s how I learned about what has been gleaned about his childhood.

[@Kevin-et5zs]

Thanks for a great episode! Mark Twain was one of Norton's neighbors, incidentally. People who knew Norton I insisted that he was brilliant, and capable of discussing many topics in a perfectly clear manner, as long as you didn't mention the Emperor thing. Coincidentally, I just ordered a copy of Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, by William Drury. Norton is also a Saint in the Discordian religion, appropriately enough, adherents of which named the 10th planet Eris.

[@seanfaherty]

Nice to see we went to different schools together

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Norton is held in supreme highest regard by members of _E Clampus Vitus._

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@@emperornortonsf _Satisfactory!_

[@kennyhagan5781]

My man! Thanks for this one in particular. His Majesty, The Most Serene And Benevolent, Emperor of The United States, Protector of Mexico, Norton The First, is my absolute favorite historical figure. I had to stop the video 3/4 of the way through and render my thanks to you for giving that poor mad bastard his due. I think that there should be a movie made about him. I'm damned glad that I subscribed to your channel, you have a great team putting out some excellent work. 👑

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[@amsalespush]

A charming story, well told. In 1976, the popular comic series of cowboy "Lucky Luke", written and painted in France, but popular all over Europe, dedicated an album to a story "The Emperor of America". The protagonist went by a different name and the ending was diffferent, but it was clearly inspired by this guy. I read that as a kid.

[@grahamturner2640]

I already knew of the story. The micronation known as Molossia even honors him.

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[@RayRaeTV]

It's Crazy how we were never taught about this guy in school and even crazier than I've gone 31 years of my life not knowing about the EMPEROR OF AMERICA. He legit had soo many good ideas and was wayyy ahead of his time. They ended up waiting decades after his death to employ all his ideas.

[@morrigankasa570]

The only good ideas "Emperor Norton" had mentioned in this video are: Equal Rights, the Tunnel/Bridge thing, and the separation thing. But screw League of Nations/UN crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jackmason5278]

You overlooked LOTS. He had two stray dogs one of which, Lazaras, had the most attended funeral of any dog. He stopped a gang that was gonna attack some Chinese people by standing between them and praying. He proclaimed himself also "Protector of Mexico", but later rescinded that proclamation. A plaque on the Bay Bridge credits him with suggesting that it be built. The State of California put a throne in their legislative chamber in case the Emperor decided to attend.

[@Scott-pl4wb]

that would have to be a lot longer than a 20 min vid, thanks for the extra info i thought he must have more stories. the plaque on bay bridge and a throne built interesting

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This sounds like on properly epic story of adventure. I am happy to hear and watch, for one this mysterious video, with the gentleman of fortune, Mr. Thoughty2!

[@HShango]

Proper not properly

[@diamondhectorgt6668]

Right on!!!

[@R1C4RD0R3D15]

It's no coincidence he's got "Heard" in the title, the day the JD and Amber Heard trial comes back online. Well played Thoughty.

[@zdenekkrejca8345]

He´s always clever lad and I love it!

[@louisejordan5392]

Heh, rather a good juxtaposition of how to treat people, no matter how nutty

[@snowbeast074]

Saw this story done by Sam o nella academy. This dude is hilarious

[@sneakyfox4651]

I did know about Norton, namely from the Lucky Luke cartoon album "Emperor Smith". Despite the cartoon not being historically correct to fit the narrative, it described Norton's stature and nature quite precisely, and there was a small Norton biography at the end of the album.

[@davidlancaster8152]

Dude! It is one of your best. One of the craziest "only in America" stories rarely told. I love the way you dig up strange topics. Fabulous photos really give it the feel. Thanks Thoughty2.

[@devinbrooks136]

Great video, I'm glad that dude was treated so well in world where we all know what can happen.

[@jackdurden466]

This guy truly walked that line between genius and insanity. I’ve never heard of him and I am going on a hardcore search for one of his banknotes! What an incredible story. Thanks 42!

[@quintuscrinis8032]

There is a compelling argument that you have to be insane to be a genius. "First they laugh at you ... then they join you".

[@jackdurden466]

@@quintuscrinis8032 that’s a damn good theory! And it is true, so many people throughout the years Have been laughed at, and once they either prove their knowledge, or at least convince them that they are wrong, they all jump on board. Thanks for that!

[@matthewcarroll6640]

Hey Thoughty2!! Thanks for the new video!! I remember a teacher in middleschool that talked about the Emperor of San Francisco. And how he had his own money, that people (after his reign), eventually used to paper their walls. Lol. As always love the mustache!!

[@grimcatnip]

I like the idea that maybe he was so well known. That when he went broke and possibly crazy, the city just played along with him.

[@MightyHiken]

lol.. you're telling me there's a whole Kamehameha dynasty in Hawai. Wonder if Toriyama knew about them xD

[@kirkalmeida]

Me at the start, most heartwarming no way you're pulling this off Thoughty. Me at the end, nearly in tears, he was a nice guy and people loved him for it.

[@katyredmond]

No suspenders or bow tie?😲 You look dashing either way. Loved the laid back look and the video💛

[@glendanison3064]

Sometime later in his reign Emperor Norton added to his title. He also became the Protector of Mexico.

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Satisfactory! _ECV_

[@joz6683]

This needs to be a film. Great video as always.

[@samlayne389]

This is one of the most wholesome stories I have EVER heard! I'm definitely gonna research this guy. Ty so much for educating us on some remarkable history. At the end of the day ' Emperor ' Norton just wanted peace and equality; treat others how you would like to be treated !!!!

[@bananacat3109]

WOO ANOTHER EMPEROR NORTON KZbin VIDEO

[@draganluzija3823]

I wonder what is worst Thoughty2 video. Every video I ever saw was amazingly informative and funny. Keep up great work, Arran

[@LordAnubis85]

I learned about Emperor Norton from one of my best friends when I was still living in the SF bay area. One weekend we decided to drive into the city to visit his grave site. He was such an interesting individual.

[@roland8357]

Been watching this channel for years now. Haven't missed a single one and I've learned so much. Thank you!

[@murderedcarrot9684]

The regular people loved him, so I say Norton gets a pass.

[@selohcin]

These are San Francisco people, not normal people. A city full of people who believe men can give birth is NOT a city you want to take your cues from.

[@murderedcarrot9684]

No such thing as a city full of normal people.

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The one KZbinr who can only ever disappoint me in two ways: - Not releasing a video after three days - Releasing a video less than 18 minutes long

[@dantheman8483]

Depicted in one of the Neil Gaiman's Sandman volumes ~ also a touching story there.

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I’m not even 5 seconds into the video and as a returning fan of your channel who hasn’t caught up with you in years… you’ve lost a ton of weight. Happy to see it 🙏🏼 keep working hard, excited to join your channel once more!

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i sincerely think your channel is probably the best on youtube. thank you for so much quality content. your work is highly appreciated.

[@Dovahkiin6798]

I always learn so much from these! Thanks!

[@SpaceMonkeyBoi]

We were on the verge of greatness! We were this close!

[@Scott-pl4wb]

always the way the bad guys act like the good guys make the good guys look like cranks

[@luckyhands4995]

this is seriously wild. His ideals he tried to instill were certainly not ahead of their time,he was just just a decent human being Thanks for the awesome story thoughty 2

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It’s amazing who a community can take care ones own.

[@llaauuddrruupp]

Replace Emperor with knight errant, and you’ve basically got Don Quixote.

[@nishikun4641]

Oh that one english lesson from junior high.... But norton is actually reasonable compare to don quixote

[@BodyMusicification]

11:51 These in-video product placements are getting out of control! Now where can I buy a pair of Thoughty Shoes? 😆

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Arran, I hope you know how much joy and relief your content provides. It’s even more significant when we’re all bombarded with the chaos and tragedies of the world imho. I just want to say thank you for always making my day better!

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You’re looking good! I listen to your content more than I watch it, so your new look totally caught me off guard and I had to check through your other recent videos to figure out when you stopped wearing your iconic suspenders!

[@Maven0666]

We had an emperor? We had two Emperors. I learned a lot out of this!

[@freeeggs3811]

Who is the other one?

[@Maven0666]

@@freeeggs3811 The Hawaiian one!

[@freeeggs3811]

@@Maven0666 he was a king lol

[@Maven0666]

@@freeeggs3811 Emperor is another word for King.

[@freeeggs3811]

@@Maven0666 No it isn’t silly

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Great sense of humour, entertaining content, attractive looks, quality information… Thoughty2 has it all!

[@kingofjokers1]

And a rather handsome mustache.

[@ShellySellsSTL]

Thank you Thoughty! That was a great story and fantastically told. I had never heard of him and don't remember the Twain reference but will have to go seek now. Much appreciation 💛

[@Okolaa]

Watched all your videos! Love your style of storytelling! Keep them coming :)

[@shane9161]

I actually took the Emperor's tour in San Francisco. It was fantastic. The man really embodied the Emperor. I'd highly recommended.

[@lados7145]

We were literally just learning about him in class, lol

[@ShanniceMwale]

You have the smoothest ad transitions I’ve seen on KZbin. Just brilliant. I don’t even skip them🤣

[@Manupaya24]

You are such a good story teller. You editing is impeccable and I have no idea how you keep coming up with such interesting topics of things I'd never heard about before. I hope you keep making your awesome videos for many many years friend

[@skooterbrah]

Well, this pretty much explains where Christopher Moore got the inspiration for his Emperor of San Francisco character.

[@TheAmericanPsychoHimself]

i love these videos thoughty2! you never fail to make us interested! suggestion: can you do a video about the russian viking prince vladimir? it's a very interesting story and i'm sure you'd do an amazing job telling it!

[@jamespomeroy1324]

As always great video. Apparently commenting anything helps the video in the algorithm so figured I would do my part as I watched.

[@cyberherbalist]

I've known about Emperor Norton for many years. I am so pleased that Arran has produced a video about His Imperial Majesty.

[@macrosense]

Nice video. It would be interesting to include the tidbit about the dog that hung out with him. It was famous for catching rats. There were so much garbage in the alleys of many American cities back then that rats proliferated. The semi-stray dogs of the neighborhoods would make their rounds killing rats.

[@wazzupp1029]

“I declare myself EMPEROR OF THE UNITED STATES!”

[@mrkitty777]

Planet of the cats 😺

[@slickgoku2466]

Such an incredible and heart warming take... Thank you for bringing us this story thoughty 2

[@Sleepyjew]

Been a while since I saw one of yer videos but I'm glad I caught onto this one! Thanks for this fun story. I had absolutely no idea about this!

[@chadnewfield8866]

Crazy stuff. He was still poor when he was the pretend emperor of the United States. So how did he earn a living? Did his loyal subjects spend money on him during his administration? Man, this story is weird. I believe there were more people who had his ideas of equal rights for everyone, just none or very very few of them were famous or well known. Very few popular people spoke out. Remember Davy Crockett? He was the only member of the house of representatives that was against the Indian removal act. He once said of his thoughts on such that when he face God at judgement day, he will have a clear conscience. This was about seven or eight years before the Alamo. And yes this cost Davy his seat at the House of Representatives. So I believe that some of Norton's ideas wasn't new. But wow! Wierd stuff. And San Francisco went along with it???? Definitely a man I'll look up on wikipedia. Thanks Thoughty2. 😁

[@camokotzen]

I learned about the emperor through The Sandman series by Neil Gaiman.

[@someonesucks7185]

I accept him as the one true emperor of the USA because of his genius declarations, especially this one 16:27

[@wendywhite4537]

Interesting as always. Thank you for the upload

[@liborohanka5010]

Try to read Comic Sandman, he is main character of one of story in there and probably best one. Basically, it was fight between despair and dream about who is greater. Read it, even if you are not comic fan, it is really good story about America emperor.

[@TheVampyreNinja]

I literally just search the comments to see if anyone else knew him from The Sandman! I’m glad to know I was not disappointed! ❤️

[@akowboysjourney9514]

Who would have thunk it Thoughty2?🤠

[@TJLSUDAD]

What an amazing jewel this episode turned out to be! Much love from New Orleans ❤

[@kuehesther]

I have a 8-5 life and watching your videos has never failed to be the highlight of my day. Sometimes I am actually excited to see what would you come up with next. my cold dead heart is capable of being entertained is a suprise to me.

[@billyyank2198]

He was an adult with the maturity of a 5-year-old who decided to make a living by playing pretend, and everyone around him just went with it.

[@paulgoogol2652]

He sure made America great again.

[@ALittleToTheLeft42]

Sounds like today lmao

[@AutumnsFlameDances]

How many people here knew about Emperor Norton thanks to Neil Gaiman's Sandman? ✋ Didn't realise that the character was based on a real guy, thanks thoughty2!

[@richardgrant2948]

Hello Rayne,, how are you doing today, how’s everything going?

[@cheezemonkeyeater]

As a matter of fact, I DID know of this guy. He's the focus of a story in Sandman.

[@sharonwhite6126]

Learn something new everyday. Thanks thoughty2 ❤️

[@Payne_]

As hilarious as it sounded, the dudes ideas were good.

[@jennorton9854]

Correction I'm his direct descendant. What a treat!!!

[@drishalballaney6590]

Noice

[@zacheryvorse8130]

Umm you mean ancestor? He didn't descend from you, unless your somehow older than him

[@jennorton9854]

@@zacheryvorse8130 sorry Ive had one too many puffs either that or its in the blood😁

[@decker528]

@@zacheryvorse8130 mental illness is hereditary after all😁

[@zacheryvorse8130]

@@jennorton9854 dude I'm just about ready to start puffing again you just reminded me

[@everhernandez915]

Great video thank you for making it

[@ImperialPimp]

Great video, thanks !! I used to stay long term in the 'Emperor Norton Inn" hotel in San Francisco close to Union Square, his name and legend remains strong to this day in San Francisco...

[@Saint_nobody]

actually have heard of this distinguished gentleman by way of Neil Gaiman's Sandman Chronicles.

[@LordGrift]

As an American and a very proud Texan, my life is now forever changed by this story, long live Emperor Norton the 1st. Such an awesome idea.

[@Baruch-Hashem]

I think you may have made a video about our beloved emperor before, but such a great story, glad you told us again !

[@paty2300]

Looking fresh today mate. Keep it up

[@lincolneyar8269]

He was a good leader in part because he goes on the ground and interacts with the common people which really helps in coming up with good policies. Something that most law makers don't do these days. They just come up with policies they think will work instead of actually going out there to see for themselves and ask people.

[@skeeblesss]

they don't even know who the common folk consist of and what they need. they just don't care anymore :\

[@xxaavviieerrrrr]

thats true, he was walking around town directly interacting with the residents!

[@traver1965]

What a guy. You cant just help it and you have to love him :)

[@ramongarcia8565]

Im binge watching alot of your Videos lately good stuff keep it goin