Emperor Norton: The Only Monarch of the United States | Tooky History

[@englishnavypressgangs7056]

Joshua Norton...not the hero this world deserves, but the hero this world needs

[@schizoidboy]

After he passed away someone wrote that unlike his many contemporaries, namely other monarch and dictators, he was much more benevolent. Incidentally his money and bonds became valuable collector's items.

[@redfloyd7]

sorry no he was a monarch a symbol against democracy he was a good monarch but he was the same thing as a monarch not an dictator because he dint took the authority by violence or armys help

[@bobfoo5541]

They say there's a very fine line between crazy and genius. This guy somehow managed to be both. This dude was amazing

[@frank-2martialoffrankoslav151]

This is how you raise hope for humanity.

[@justinlabrosse8506]

Now the Emperor seems like really nice guy.

[@stevie_ily]

It's too pure ; - ; This man deserves to have that damn bridge named after him.

[@walterbell1529]

For not being corrupt he's way too dam pure.

[@samw5644]

Demitrium he should have the whole city named after him

[@happahchopah9103]

We have an antivirus named after him

[@Hagashager]

@@happahchopah9103 a shitty *shitty* antivirus

[@coiledsteel8344]

Strange But True. In His Madness Was Genius.

[@slavsquatsuperstar]

Wow, a leader that didn't do anything evil! That's always hard to find.

[@KULCAT79]

thats cause he had no power

[@arierodjali7865]

Akihito?

[@NobleS1236]

Ever hear of Confucius?

[@Javier-db5xn]

Eric Weng what about CGP Grey?

[@100RAmen]

“his royal subjects" not citizens.

[@1987MartinT]

Emperor Norton was an odd duck, but at the end of the day he was an okay guy, which, I think, is why people liked him and let him do what he did.

[@0249er]

Don't know why but he makes my online experience feel more secure....

[@jamescusack6511]

As a resident of SF I had absolutely no idea about this magnificent man - thanks Tooky!

[@TookyHistory]

Hope you enjoyed it, sorry for the one day delay. See you next Thursday! :)

[@PicklePickle7]

Today I learned about the joke that was taken to the furthest possible in human history. After Trump's election of course. Great video.

[@maximdebusschere5334]

Tooky History WoW he was so social THAT EVRYONE loved him

[@walterbell1529]

the first video i saw from you immediately impressed

[@ApolloSpice]

Add me as a contact on KZbin. youtu.be/addme/31qhSMySx8GI9nWN6ZyiwA7jhA2DuQ Please add me as a contact

[@tf2664]

If only every monarch was this good (minus bankruptcy if course)

[@johnmccrossan9376]

Norton is good emperor When Norton gets ignored he takes it in stride. When Norton collects taxes, he actually needs them, and if you don't feel like paying he doesn't Rob you or throw you in jail. When Norton doesn't like some guy, he uses forgiveness not war. Norton's immigrant solutions end in prayer not tear gas. Be like Norton.

[@justin764]

There’s been a story that one time, His Majesty was walking down the street, when a thug tried to touch his subject. His Majesty, in rage, busted the villain’s head with His Majesty’s cane, and turned the villain to the police men.

[@commiescum431]

You have committed crimes against SAN Francisco and her people, what do you say in your defense?

[@garykearney416]

I don't have time for this, do you?

[@walterbell1529]

Meh i guess i have time but then again it's kinda late...

[@iathanks8548]

Frisco

[@FireurchinProductionsByzantium]

"Frisco"

[@mapleflag6518]

I'm not in America.

[@bryanquijanesortega3221]

you could add several scientists. Congratulations, just found your videos, they are pure gold

[@russianbiasmastercheekibre9854]

this guy sounds like a time traveler ....

[@CheapSkateGamer96]

So... San Francisco was always weird.

[@jennyrose9454]

It only got really gay after the military dumped all the gay soldiers there

[@CheapSkateGamer96]

@@jennyrose9454 I wouldn't say that, the first Americans there were gay cowboys and that's how the hankie code got started.

[@larryswiston2140]

As someone fluent in Beaver Island history, I urge all of you to look up James J. Strang. He was the OG when it came to monarchs in the U.S.

[@gameboyhotline3712]

we should have kept an emperor it would have been fun, let's have a constitutional monarchy

[@walterbell1529]

But who shall be our glorious monarch?

[@kimjongun5783]

Walter Bell Norton II

[@Tsukiko.97]

Small world. What’s good bro.

[@qerwerg2341]

Yeah! Let’s have Prince Harry be King! He did marry an American after all.

[@prestonjones1653]

@@walterbell1529 Obviously someone of the Norton line.

[@PattyOflan88]

thank you for introducing me to such an interesting person in history. I cannot believe I have not heard of him.

[@rezorteclipez4517]

I would love to see a video about Theodore Roosevelt or Nikola Tesla

[@McHrozni]

First and only emperor of US thus far, at any rate.

[@glee4012]

dem you should have 260k sub not 260 !

[@blazo93]

glee 401 underrated af

[@PicklePickle7]

true. I am surprised by how low his subs are given the number of the videos he uploaded.

[@ilonasapel3072]

san francisco FRANCISCO F R I S C O *S E N F O R I S C O*

[@prestonjones1653]

My favorite historical hobo. ♥️ Diogenes being a close second.

[@raymondhamill270]

We need a man like Norton today

[@Swell_Vibrations]

this is the cutest thing i've ever heard.

[@cs_fl5048]

Wow! right now that would be preferable to Gov Brown. All of that neat stuff he got... and you say he was crazy...!... sounds pretty smart.

[@franciscomm7675]

00:02 if something is wrong, you blame the immigrants. We need a Norton in europe and stop the hatred.

[@tf2664]

Wow he sounded like such an amazing guy!

[@JF80001]

what great man truly a Californian​!!

[@fizziealladin5282]

I vote that this man's videos are played in all schools for history classes 😂😂😂👍🏽

[@ApolloSpice]

I’m a new sub and youtuber and I really like your videos

[@DlcEnergy]

why can't we have someone like this around today!? where all the great men gone?

[@6646842]

Silenced by the system

[@adamloffler8825]

Super vid

[@walterbell1529]

indeed

[@johnvonshepard9373]

A really sweet stories.

[@Luisthegoat-rt9ro]

Act like a King people will treat you like one😂

[@redmanyolo5247]

Emperor Norton for Preside... wait a minute

[@PacoFranco-ChanUwU]

Ok this is wholesome

[@cajayson8301]

Some things never change. At least a hundred years later and the great majority of San Francisco people HATE the name Frisco for the city (I've lived about 45 minutes to an hour east of San Francisco for all my almost 38 years on this Earth).

[@VoidOfDarkness9]

if anyone interested in light novels read this liberspark.com/novel/tales-of-the-reincarnated-lord it has Character called Norton as MC.

[@fduranthesee]

I heard of him before..

[@jovanweismiller7114]

He might have been the only Emperor in US history, but he wasn't the only monarch. An island in Lake Michigan had a king: www.michiganradio.org/post/how-mormon-king-shaped-sleepy-island-lake-michigan

[@panchao2737]

Nowadays one would say he identified as emperor of the US and protector of Mexico. While people used to humor him - beccause he was always courteous - he clearly was not what he identified as ; perhaps some modern people should see the difference between facts and delusion.

[@hudey1807]

Bat Yam also needs a King

[@joshuaherbert30]

My name is Joshua too

[@mavikartal7775]

I guess Edward Norton has interesting ancestors

[@joshuabaldwin4580]

Damn I wish 🇺🇲 had a emperor.

[@comradekoupetorska4253]

Its A Thing Like The King In The North You Just Declare It

[@aLittleStoned]

Hail Norton, satisfactory

[@williamleo9704]

Norton should have seized power in the whole country.

[@akramgimmini8165]

Best Politican to ever Exist

[@cretaceousproductionsv3164]

He would have became emperor if he became president first

[@prestonjones1653]

He was born in Britain so he couldn't run, sadly.

[@jennyrose9454]

Norton for President

[@FLAWATN]

So San Francisco wasn't much different in the mentally ill they choose to follow back then either.

[@asbestosfish_]

We need to have another emperor of America. Hopefully his name will be Jeff.

[@ariltherandomguyonyoutube5220]

Frisco

[@gameboyhotline3712]

Aril, The Random Guy on KZbin you will no tarnish out emperors name

[@commiescum431]

Aril, The Random Guy on KZbin You have committed crimes against SAN Francisco and her people, what do you say in your defense?

[@ariltherandomguyonyoutube5220]

Wafflefrogs101 SAN FRANSISCO IS OF SERBIA

[@zamuziku4991]

Aril, The Random Guy on KZbin Can confirm. Judging that at the time, Serbia was a monarchy as well, Norton would've been a vassal to the king of Serbia, which brings the whole of US under Serbian dominion. No wonder American sigil has a white eagle on it. ;)

[@bluecanary1note]

I proclaim myself Emperor of the United States!

[@Geshiko-GuP]

sounds better than every president of the usa expect good ol teddy

[@carloshenriquemendesgomes3389]

Sandman anyone?

[@espirireis8396]

All hail the emperor!

[@user-xp8nq5mf9y]

So he scam an entire city for free food?

[@wario4023]

Weird Pot No, he didn't scam the city...he WAS the city.

[@mikemcdonnell4713]

Sam o nellel

[@thebrutusmars]

Hail Norton!

[@cantkeep]

The kingdom of san fransisco!

[@VRGIG]

sens usa in shut down I am now the 2 Emperor

[@nathan6239]

Is this legit????

[@coiledsteel8344]

A Misunderstood True Genius Whose Ideas Were Progressive In The Best Sense of The Term. 😉

[@monarquiabrasileira8441]

brasil

[@wolfep9858]

He found a way to be lazy a do Nonthing for free

[@leonenjoyer]

gud

[@andrewgaming1097]

🇧🇩

[@andrewgaming1097]

Xx

[@andrewgaming1097]

Finn cccx