Norm Macdonald on Gotham Comedy Live AXS (2016) Stand Up Set

Norm Macdonald on Gotham Comedy Live AXS (2016) Stand Up Set

[@MattTurner1992]

this set has aged like a fine glass of purple water

[@AbouTto_]

good one

[@ergbudster3333]

Yeah. Fizzy purple water.

[@leepreston9637]

Don't worry it's famous people water

[@hogleg8103]

I want that purple stuff

[@cid3384]

you mean purple drank right?

[@jarrydlee7906]

'Imagine you're a girl... for some of you it'll be easier" even that throwaway line is more brilliant than anything I could ever think of

[@brianmathews2926]

And the fact he abandons that premise four lines into the joke "you don't even have to be a lady"

[@fightclub6291]

You’re in good company....his throw away lines are better than anything I’ve ever thought too. Except maybe that thought hmmmm

[@adammaufort8729]

I believe that norm macdonald is our alien overload from the future thrown into the past where we will never be able to access him

[@InformedZoomer]

@@adammaufort8729 this is the most logical and compelling theory I’ve heard of him. More great work from the university of Bob Lazar

[@thetruthexperiment]

The delivery is genius as well. I suppose when you know you’re dying you can let it all hang out.

[@murderc27]

Norm is like humanity’s best candidate for someone who could unite two radically opposing viewpoints. He’s a universal treasure.

[@aegisraven1284]

Too bad he was christian...they rape kids man...

[@alwynsam5349]

@Kevin Cobb maybe the definition of comedy at its best...'cuz there are comedians who become successful without ever doing that very well

[@levitatingoctahedron922]

not really, he completely failed at this "being proud of the accomplishments of your ancestors and cousins is the same as being proud of a shirt you wear" bit. made me feel embarrassed for him.

[@levitatingoctahedron922]

@Vili Moilanen they, however, have everything to do with you, and you should never forget what your father and grandfather and their grandfather and so on did to put you on this earth.

[@levitatingoctahedron922]

@Vili Moilanen not really. I understand how natural selection works and am proud to carry on the genetics that my ancestors worked so hard to protect and create lives for. I don't forsake them to try and fit in with modern political trends that pretend everyone is magically the same. if you can be proud of your family or your city or your country or even your favorite sports team but not of your ancestors, then there is a very blatant and obvious logical issue with the way you see the world and it is almost certainly fueled by modern politics. probably a fear of being labeled 'racist' and rejected by your peers, or a desire to parrot virtue signals that fit in with mainstream society, or both. either way something unnatural is causing you to decide you are not allowed to be proud of the people whose own blood you carry on due to their own sacrifices. nearly every indigenous and foreign culture that you probably worship for being non-white is obsessed with their ancestors and would be disgusted by your attitude.

[@daveslocum5625]

Rip funniest man who ever lived and this is the greatest 10 minute set ever

[@sleddy01]

And everything is the greatest thing ever. Except the other thing.

[@CornholioPuppetMaster]

You never know what he’s gonna say, he always catches you off guard. He’s like 2 thoughts ahead of everyone

[@sonman3694]

I dont agree that a 10 min segment on rape is the greatest ever. I think Norm has better sets.

[@T25de]

@@sonman3694 was 911 about rape? Idk 🤷‍♂️ But it was a national tragedy

[@dixonpinfold2582]

Maybe. Or maybe it was only his 66th or 852nd best set. We don't know.

[@rightcoast4983]

Almost anyone can come up with a funny story. Norm can take anything and turn it into gold with his delivery. One of the best of all time.

[@alientube1984]

Some comedians tell funny things, Norm says things funny 😂

[@maxmonas7131]

This completely ignores how brilliant his writing is. His delivery is hilarious, but these jokes would still be fantastic if they were just written down in a book.

[@mmobrowa]

@@maxmonas7131 Agreed. Norm always resented this perception of him. Sure he has great delivery but his jokes are brilliantly written and only got better as he he got older. So many things laid down early a joke that then come back later during the payoff.

[@Alexander_Tronstad]

@@maxmonas7131 Agreed. Besides: "Almost anyone can come up with a funny story." That's not true - almost nobody can. Funny things will happen and you relay that, but to come up with something funny? That's hard.

[@johnnypottseed]

@@mmobrowa I agree that it's funny written down but norm has a way of making just a single word extra funny by just the way he says it and his physical demeanor while saying it. Like he just says, 'really?' Boom laughter. He's a brilliant writer for sure but he's a super tasty flavor enhancer too.

[@faizanbaig2063]

This hypocrite bit is one of the best ever

[@dappergreens4555]

Oh don’t make fun of 9-11 again.

[@addamz3277]

The worst thing about Cosby

[@daveidmarx8296]

When he delivered the line "You're just some old thing nobody wants to fuck", the applause already started, cuz that felt like a summational line. But when they realized that was how he chose to end his set, then the real applause came. I absolutely love that exact moment.

[@kirkstable]

When he paused and said “because I remember him as a woman” one of the best set ups and deliveries ever

[@solitudestanding1163]

The fact that Norm taped a 1-hr special for his fans during lockdown and while he was seriously ill -- And he recorded it in one take -- And it is released after his death when we'd like to hear his voice -- Is the Normiest thing ever.

[@victorpapillon1487]

What's it called azzwipe??

[@AckzaTV]

I don't even imagine he died...I imagine he just went into the internet

[@adammaufort8729]

I imagine him as a time traveler who was sent here to teach us the value of human decency

[@BurnDoubt]

​@@adammaufort8729 or.. there is no gambling in the future

[@trinitydiaz4804]

I love how his passing (I hate that he passed.) people are visiting or revisiting Norm's greatness. I hope this aids in his preservation of his work amongst many (look this dude up). This man was something else in this comedy world, I feel, among many. I hope you all feel or just realize, either way, please enjoy what he tried to bring to this world, laughter.

[@outrun1453]

He had a battle with cancer over a period of time and he had a tie with cancer.

[@usmcsemperfidelis5405]

Oh, man... only a Woman could ruin losing a great male comedian.

[@zac3392]

It’s only now that I can look back and laugh…

[@donvolta]

Norm could get away with talking about any divisive subject and not upset a single person. Any audience inherently knew and felt his heart was coming from the right place. More than a comedian. RIP you chunk of coal

[@odaydrums]

I know right? We are are still here askin wheres Norm

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

@RockMeAmadeus Loved his joke about men who know their gender is male and women who know their gender is female now being labeled "cisgendered". He said, no, the label is "normal".

[@THICCTHICCTHICC]

@RockMeAmadeus Pretty sure he didn't say that, because he wasn't trying to bring back the fucking 1500s. He was just good at punchlines.

[@strykerjones8842]

@@THICCTHICCTHICC By 1500’s do you mean 13years ago? Because in 2008 even Obama opposed gay marriage.

[@MLHMODZ]

That’s beautiful

[@WillHerndon]

This is an unbelievable set even for Norm. I miss him so much but the fact that there's just this endless supply of hilarious stuff from him is very comforting, thanks for uploading. For real it means a lot.

[@adammaufort8729]

It's like a warm wet blanket I wear every night

[@matthewcosgrove7615]

I just heard about his passing...this dude will go down as an all time great..RIP

[@zac3392]

It’s only now that I can look back and laugh…

[@bob-fh9pd]

i didn't even know he was sick

[@t.e.lawrence4814]

RIP Norm Thanks Happy for putting these up there, many of us love Norm and this means a lot to us.

[@adammaufort8729]

Dude I only found him just jow

[@thetruthexperiment]

That is the most crass I’ve ever seen him. That was so refreshing. I’ve been a fan since he was on tv back in the early 90s. It’s not listed in Wikipedia but you can find it on KZbin. I followed him all his career. I couldn’t believe it when he became the weekend update host. So amazing yet so un anchor like.

[@c0Ld]

Norm is a blessing to the world

[@johnnypottseed]

And that old chunk of coal is a diamond now.

[@nixonnixon7691]

‘Twas!

[@adammaufort8729]

The world blessing is to norm

[@treywest268]

He had no qualms about going after any topic. He was one of the best that did not care about pissing people off through his humor. That is why I loved him!!!

[@andypants1000]

He made jokes about aids at a gay district show, he made jokes about homeless people at a charity for homeless, he made jokes about adultery and murder to the president, he made native jokes at native casinos, he made OJ jokes at the sports awards. Man was insane.

[@dragon___]

@@andypants1000 the best part, youd know it was comedy. most would be edgy just to be edgy. norm was going for laughs

[@howdydude9592]

Norm is the greatest comedian I’ve ever heard

[@guycomments]

Never heard his delivery better than this. He nailed it so hard

[@adammaufort8729]

He nailed it with just the right amount of pressure

[@adammaufort8729]

My favourite sk far is all his stuff with letterman, they had such a beautiful relationship

[@aliasif8498]

No comedian can come any way near to Norm's brilliance...hands down the greatest comics of all time...he is a universal treasure ✨️

[@adammaufort8729]

Except Kim Jong Un! Now he is funny!

[@bfili8611]

The more I hear about this Cosby guy the less care for him.

[@themiddlepath8939]

He is such a hypocrite!

[@UmBungo]

Roland L it is the worst thing about him

[@nikrobinson6672]

He sounds like a real jerk!

[@nathanc6516]

I'm pretty sure all the allegations against Cosby are false. He was never accused of rape. He was accused of molesting women who were on drugs at parties in the 70s. That was called, "making out," back then, not rape. He denied all the allegations, and the only proof was the sheer number of women who accused him. I bet all the women who accused him belong to BLM. They needed to remove him from the culture to spread racism so they could raise billions in funds. The liberal media tried to do the same thing with Justice Kavanaugh to keep him from being appointed Supreme Court Justice.

[@keithsuhr6275]

@@nathanc6516 Good thing the American judicial system isn’t predicated on you being “pretty sure!”

[@WhoBeSilly]

After telling the story of the eight nurses who were raped and murdered, I was waiting for the "That guy was a real jerk"..

[@NoxiousRob]

Personally, I don't care much for that guy

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

The worst thing is the hypocrisy, he said he really liked him some nurses

[@guygriffiths2787]

He brought laughter to so many people. Whenever I'm feeling down, Norm could always put a smile on my face. A true comedy genius. One of the greats.

[@adammaufort8729]

He makes me feel good

[@SolvingOurKreation]

Ditto.

[@arnavrawat9864]

You're in vegas buying a snow globe and - Oh it's the greatest guy ever, cosby.

[@v0n_]

"A man committed hypocrisy on me in Room 10304204" .. looooool

[@zacharysnyder2520]

You can tell he was dying here. He’s such a good comic. His brain was there his body was not.

[@georgial6398]

He has cancer here but he's not dying, he's killing. This is not what dying looks like. When you could tell he was dying were in the appearances starting a few years later when he looked way older suddenly, gaunt, hollow eyed. Also, his body is more there than his brain, he was wasted during this set which is why it's so funny.

[@rjmoney9]

RIP. The old chunk of coal has become a diamond.

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

He would have liked that!

[@mbPhase23]

I love his ability to be so subtle and also to smash the joke home with a sledge hammer. Beautiful combination

[@rockwild737]

This was nearly as good as the second show in Tijuana... the second show.

[@michaelegan5581]

No no....the second show

[@Peyote1312]

Not as good as when he played Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

[@humphreybumblecuck5151]

I can’t believe how the world has changed over 6 years

[@dunyahali8926]

Yeah it changed 6 years

[@Hyperslob]

Crafted by a comedic genius and delivered in a way that only Norm can. This intro set was short but what a punch. “I am the best stand up comedian in the group” -Norm Yes you are brotha.

[@andybullemor-music5928]

RIP Norm you were a one off and a true original. Funniest guy!

[@adammaufort8729]

From canadia!

[@InformedZoomer]

An absolute genius, he made ten minutes feel like a blink of an eye. And this was a lot off the cuff and it’s still funnier than most hour long comedy specials

[@iviaverick52]

god damn his delivery is perfect. RIP legend

[@xavierpaquin]

Cause judges are wise like... like *owls*

[@MrMaximum91]

Phenomenal set, just devoured every moment on stage.

[@movimentodoscacos]

"I didn't like his stand-up very much...." lmao

[@getright66]

Norm is the greatest of all time. Not chappelle not cosby not anyone its norm!

[@karlpickleton8708]

Cosby was a hypocrite

[@angelaoehley809]

Miss Norm! Norm is so funny & brave. He didn’t want us to know he was very ill. Breaks my heart & I will always remember his delivery of his jokes & the way he spoke of his son with such love. Keep them laughing in Heaven Norm. RIP

[@JeffWiersma]

Norm was totally unleashed in this set

[@CIAoperative-e9i]

The most bizarre thing is that I woke up this morning and got on YT looking for Norm Macdonald stand up videos which isn't something I've done before. Now I get the sad news that he died today. Its like the algorithm reached down and snatched him up. RIP Norm.

[@oldironsides4107]

You’ve never watched a norm standup over his 30+ year stand up career. And has done like 10,000 plus shows.

[@TheKingOfRooks]

@@oldironsides4107 I mean his sets play on Comedy Central, he was a prolific actor and voice actor, he was on Saturday Night Live, etc. It's completely feasible they've never searched KZbin for his standup.

[@saleemahmad3503]

R. I. P norm thanks for all the laughs

[@mileswosick9065]

This man is tuned up while telling his jokes

[@FatalChaz33]

Here he was dying and none of knew it. Amazing set.

[@ZachGarnerComedy]

R.I.P to a true comedy legend.

[@luisfavela-espinoza2770]

I keep coming back to this clip but I don’t know why. Anyway, where’s my famous people water? Gahhhhhh. RIP, Norm. That’s Rest in Power for kids these days. Sounds exhausting.

[@hodun8]

Norm is the greatest! He doesn't drink, but he was smashed here!

[@hankworden3850]

He's a deeply closeted alcoholic

[@Sam-um9nu]

just the drug XANAX

[@polhdz]

@@hankworden3850 so you’re saying he’s an alcoholic?

[@abrooker55]

@@polhdz no no! Do you know what “ deeply closeted” means?

[@zac3392]

@@abrooker55 A hypocrite with a doghouse…

[@stonefamily4582]

I'm here because he passed today. I'll miss him

[@dantealighieri6613]

This gets better each time I watch it.

[@midinerd]

8:19 is one of my favorite shots of his crowd responses

[@onyx9857]

“There’s too many numbers in the hotel room.”

[@huh98]

RIP Norm. We'll sorely miss you.

[@adammaufort8729]

I wish I could have known him

[@NeTxGrl]

You were put on this earth to make people laugh. RIP you wonderful soul.

[@adammaufort8729]

He did

[@LetsGetACrisisGoing]

Destruction on all levels....this ten minute set destroys any and all 2 hour sets...it's sad.....Norm....king champion of the goddamn universe...

[@MSC-Songwriter]

This set is fire...the delivery is so chill...I believe he may have been a little fucked up.....Pure Gold!

[@carolinemackenzie2065]

Another great show Norm - would love to see you live but I doubt that wont happen cos I live in Northern Scotland - damn it !!!!

[@rainierzx9677]

Live? Too soon

[@carolinemackenzie2065]

@@rainierzx9677 We have lost the best of comedic geniuses - he left us too young and too soon -God bless him RIPxxxxx

[@dariogotti8123]

This is gold !

[@andreslucero8421]

There's nothing like a comedian that can make the world laugh.!! Rest in peace..!

[@dalliepool550]

Ahhhh he's a good man. RIP Norm

[@mailenesoyster9763]

Laughed so hard!🤣🤣🤣

[@frankie2936]

R.I.P Norm, you were one funny ass comedian. Much respect.

[@TheDwightMamba]

"I didn't even know he was sick!"

[@zac3392]

It’s only now that I can look back and laugh…

[@HockeyNationHD]

he's done much deeper stand up than this but for me this is his funniest stand up set ive seen. he's just the perfect degree drunk or high.

[@pbplauralfilms]

The perfect degree of Norm

[@HockeyNationHD]

@@pbplauralfilms Yes but also drunk or high. That's what those things do, they let you be more yourself, and more comfortably. He's at the sweet spot of inebriation here. Still thinking perfectly well and maybe even better than usual. But w the comedy boost of being drunk.

[@pbplauralfilms]

@@HockeyNationHD thank you for telling me about the effects of drink and drugs I had no idea

[@georgial6398]

@@pbplauralfilms perhaps he was confused by your initial reply, which indicated you had no idea

[@pbplauralfilms]

@@georgial6398 you sound pretty cool with your superior knowledge of drink and drugs and inability to comprehend what I'd written in my original comment. Go fuck your mother

[@Scar626]

RIP my good sir! Thanks for all the laughs, you will never be forgotten

[@dannypistilli4864]

That last quick joke was fuckin hilarious

[@Brainshave01]

Legendary. Thanks Norm.

[@kodylee5915]

Awesome hard 10. Gotta see him live some day!

[@ereid23]

RIP

[@prakharjain9801]

@@ereid23 what! Didn't know he was sick

[@moparedtn]

Dear Lord, is this man missed...

[@tarunmishra5131]

I am 36 , and I suppose I will live to be 77 ... No Stand up act or Comedian can entertain me like u for the next 4 Decades ,Never a Celebrity like your loss Hurt so much ,i love you u old chunk of Coal..Norm you're a COMICS COMIC ..RIP the GREATEST EVER ❤

[@jonathanharoun5245]

Interesting how his material in 2019 is more high energy than this despite him getting older.

[@twitchtv-sweatyscience]

@Marc Dumont Norm didn't drink. Chances are he was high on Xanax - something he admitted to using regularly to combat stage fright and panic attacks.

[@JackBirdbath]

So Norm, I understand you’re *growing older*

[@Katya_Lastochka]

@@twitchtv-sweatyscience He was also known to be a liar. He couldve been tired from chemo.

[@sumuqh]

Norm was a fucking genius !

[@tarunmishra5131]

Norm u God....thank you and thank you again....Love you ❤..and I miss you ❤..GENIUS..

[@lovenotwar598]

Norms a legend

[@nadagabri5783]

Always brilliant. One of a kind

[@ultrashmutz93]

Y’all, if I ever make a stand up debut, the hour will be titled: “Famous People Water”

[@Human927]

Underrated genius faaaaakin!!!!

[@alcabane3125]

this youtube channel should have been called the norm mcdonald dog, this was a funny stand up, put more in the future would be great

[@everyvillainislemons7583]

Rest In Peace to the master

[@kyleblankenship6183]

RIP to the absolute 🐐

[@l.a._tony]

7:28 the girl nodding 🤣

[@tylerd3020]

Why is it purple 😂

[@DudleyLess323]

Why's it fizzing?🤣

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Not nice fockey

[@sifugurusensei]

Cosby Cock

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

That hypocrisy joke is genius.

[@tonyfarinacci404]

Great video, straight to Norm stand up, can't get better than that

[@12aR9]

It's the biggest room... *ever*

[@brendanbuhhhh]

God damn this was funny. Classic norm

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

We will always love you, Norm! ❤

[@sarcasmo57]

His Bill Cosby impression is good.

[@daveidmarx8296]

At the very end. Most people didn't pick up on it. Fucking hysterical.

[@heather1081]

Rest In Peace to one of the best!

[@TxWIll]

"Don't turn your TV!" - Norm Macdonald

[@FunkyCigarette]

What a champion

[@willperrot4877]

Norm brilliance!

[@stickytaffy1324]

Rip Norm we love you!

[@wallyd2d]

I might be high on lsd.. I am… but that thumbnail is wild.

[@contramundum2.0paradigmshi10]

Patton Oswalt gave a thumbs down.

[@LiveFrm666]

Contra Mundum 2.0 [Paradigm Shift] ?

[@mateuszb4387]

@@LiveFrm666 "the worst part was hypocrisy" - Patton Oswalds words

[@Amero2323]

He's a goddam hypocrite if you ask me.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

@@mattyice8a623 "He wrote a long tweet tslking about how racist America was for voting for Trump." Patton's not my favorite political theorist or comedian. But let's put it this way: If you vote for Trump this time, you don't mind racism.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

@@mattyice8a623 "no way Norm would say that." Why not? He opposes racism. Trump manipulates people by dividing races. Norm's said he wishes Trump weren't president. Norm wishes Andrew Cuomo were running.

[@teeple1877]

RIP Norm.. your a legend

[@ScreenHardy]

been crying laughin for 5 min straight

[@redwolfe7049]

All the star is here.

[@Musingsonthelawofattraction]

Comedy legend.

[@bigsmokejoe1246]

RIP to the legend

[@backwoodsbob2055]

Norm is 100% barred out