How to Become a Ruler | Tales From the Bottle

Ever thought about ruling your own nation? Well of course you have! And you're not the only one...
"Joshua Abraham Norton (February 4, 1818 - January 8, 1880), known as Emperor Norton, was a resident of San Francisco, California, who in 1859 proclaimed himself "Norton I., Emperor of the United States". In 1863, after Napoleon III invaded Mexico, he took the secondary title of "Protector of Mexico".
Norton was born in England but spent most of his early life in South Africa. Leaving Cape Town, probably in late 1845, he arrived in Boston, via Liverpool, in March 1846 and San Francisco in late 1849. Nothing is known of his whereabouts or occupations in the intervening three-and-a-half years.
For the first few years after arriving in San Francisco, Norton made a successful living as a commodities trader and real estate speculator. However, he was financially ruined following a failed bid to corner the rice market during a shortage prompted by a famine in China. He bought a shipload of Peruvian rice at 12 cents per pound; but more Peruvian ships arrived in port, causing the price to drop sharply to 4 cents. He then lost a protracted lawsuit in which he tried to void his rice contract, and his public prominence faded. Norton re-emerged in September 1859, laying claim to the position of Emperor of the United States. Though Norton received many favors from the city, merchants also capitalized on his notoriety by selling souvenirs bearing his name. "San Francisco lived off the Emperor Norton", Norton's biographer William Drury wrote, "not Norton off San Francisco".
Norton had no formal political power; nevertheless, he was treated deferentially in San Francisco, and currency issued in his name was honored in the establishments that he frequented. Some considered him insane or eccentric, but citizens of San Francisco celebrated his imperial presence and his proclamations, such as his order that the United States Congress be dissolved by force and his numerous decrees calling for the construction of a bridge and tunnel crossing San Francisco Bay to connect San Francisco with Oakland. On January 8, 1880, Norton collapsed at the corner of California and Dupont (now Grant) streets and died before he could be given medical treatment. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, upwards of 10,000 people lined the streets of San Francisco to pay him homage at his funeral. Norton has been immortalized as the basis of characters in the literature of Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Christopher Moore, Morris and René Goscinny, Selma Lagerlöf, G.S Denning, and Neil Gaiman."
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[@sherjane]

First, have a bread 🍞

[@GlitchedBlox]

hie

[@constitution_8939]

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[@lactosis--undefined]

Another town in CA that was its own country was Rough and Ready. But they took away their alcohol and everyone gave in.

[@ProjectV6]

Can I ask why your Twitter was suspended? Granted you can get banned for merely expressing your opinion, no matter how simple but you seem so laid back what happened? Keep up the fantastic work!

[@kgoulding1237]

Norton took the saying "Dress for the job you want" to a whole new level.

[@jwalster9412]

I don't think, my 9th grade history teacher can walk around the streets in a 1940s, German military uniform. 😂

[@Hello-ue2xt]

@@jwalster9412 that’s not funny

[@jwalster9412]

@@Hello-ue2xt he gets kind-of "awkward" around the subject of 1940s Germany, but there is a kid at my high school that for his first year, wore a classic Russian uniform.. but yes the 'joke' did flop.

[@thelvadam2884]

@@Hello-ue2xt why not the SS Uniforms look sick :D

[@MsCreepyChan]

I'm surprised you never mentioned the time that he actually managed to quell a riot with his authority, getting up and pleading to the mob to disperse. They legit loved the guy so much that most of them did.

[@laran1708]

The one true king

[@oord9592]

E

[@james3440]

What?

[@TheLtVoss]

F

[@Leo-nxt]

Really?

[@connorriley7511]

he's still celebrated in the San Francisco Bay Area, they celebrated his 200th birthday a few years ago by dressing like him going out to the bars lol. he's a local legend.

[@BarryHWhite]

Wow...he actually made it to 200yo !?. Good 4 him...I thaught 1xir said he died at 61.

[@mujahid1207]

@@BarryHWhite he died at age 61 but if he was still alive he would be 200 years old

[@ScrubLordJenkins]

@@mujahid1207 no he's actually still alive. I know him personally

[@snakevenomdrink]

@@ScrubLordJenkins same hes my friends dad 0-0

[@0therun1t21]

And a Saint in several Societies.

[@panqueque445]

"He printed his own money, it was worthless but businesses accepted it" Ah, just like the modern dollar. What a visionary.

[@Ebani]

@Slick Armor Nah, 100% the dollar, 80% bitcoin.

[@joesmith701]

@@Ebani I don't understand where the value of bitcoin is, at least the dollar when it started was supposed to be backed by gold.

[@IneptOrange]

Schrute bucks

[@aidengregg1844]

@@IneptOrange Stanley nickels

[@christiangibson1867]

@@joesmith701 The same place the dollar gets it value. There's a limited supply of it, and people want it enough to be willing to exchange goods or services for it. Where does anything get its value? Even when the dollar was based on its value in gold (no longer), what are you gonna do with a bunch of shiny metal if people don't value it? You can't eat it, burn it for warmth, or whatever.

[@finalchapter1899]

God I love this story it’s surprisingly wholesome it’s a shame he died at 61 but it’s nice that everyone pitched in and showed up shows how much of a stand up guy he was. Good on ya Joshua

[@tsurugizaki]

61 is pretty good for the time. It's very wholesome.

[@finalchapter1899]

@@tsurugizaki maybe just wish he woulda lived longer who knows what else he coulda done

[@faizalf119]

It's the mid 1800s, closest cardiac surgery is still 100 years away and most medicine are just general guessing at that time.

[@Starfighter-nk4mo]

I’m genuinely gonna be surprised if I make it to 61

[@Blox117]

this video is clickbait. the fastest way to become a ruler is a permanent marker on your skin

[@Kittenball]

What a fun guy. He might have been nuts, but he actually cared about the people in his community. That’s more than a lot of politicians can claim.

[@bigiron4018]

Than all can claim

[@atlasfrog5730]

@@bigiron4018 I'm sick of all of this hate towards politicians. A lot are actually power-hungry, but a lot, in fact most are decent people. Show some respect for the people who dedicate their lives to making sure you don't live in the Purge.

[@kalibuskristof2174]

@@atlasfrog5730 idk, im pretty fucking sure I'd enjoy living the purge...those Abernathy's next door deserve a good shot gun brain surgery.

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

@@atlasfrog5730 yea why dont you go ahead and show enough respect for the both of us. I'm good

[@keither85]

Amen to that!

[@keither85]

To me, this is a tale showcasing human decency and kindness. Sure this guy had delusions of grandeur and might have been a complete nut, but he never harmed anyone and earned the love of his "subjects." It's actually a pretty heart warning story.

[@JTA1961]

All very good points...👍🎯✅

[@keither85]

Warming****

[@-xirx-]

Apart from the rice merchant!

[@VincentGonzalezVeg]

This is closer to what we need in a king, a jester, a wiseman ~ a person

[@robertdicke7249]

What else is heart warning is make sure you get in your steps and eat healthy fats.

[@TheEnabledDisabled]

Norton might have been a bit of a ecentric nutjob, but he was harmess, knew the struggles of him and his community faced. Tried to be the best leader he could be and the best he could be for his community that he loved. We need Norton more than ever

[@gray15780]

Yes, we need more monarchs

[@chris-um2sh]

amen. That’s why people liked him

[@nturavrgchick6055]

So very true! Long live Emperor Norton I!

[@randomthingonfire6947]

antivirus

[@theholypineapple3558]

“The courts can eat my shorts, the house can eat my blouse, Peru can eat my shoe, I declare myself emperor of these United States, *slam* and I’m telling every newspaper in the city about it!”

[@cavemanbonk8320]

I miss him

[@RowanEmporer]

I miss Sam too. Qxir is worthy of the torch... I hope he doesn't go to college forever too

[@John_19k_doe]

I miss him

[@RowanEmporer]

@Bob Ross He does! Thanks for telling us.

[@ripvanwinkle7689]

@Bob Ross i dont think it is him

[@PurpleTurtle-t4q]

this was honestly much more wholesome than I expected, long live Emperor Norton

[@JTA1961]

Athefumen

[@DrWeird-zw5dc]

The city went along with his schtick and awarded him the title of 'Emperor', but only under the disclaimer that his mental status was 'insane'. Well played.

[@RyanTheMan000]

*"By official Decree,* *We march on London tonight-"* -Quix, High King of Ireland

[@thecommunistdoggo1008]

Didn't realize he was in the IRA

[@ridanann]

As local King I welcome the reinforcements of the ard ri the dalriada will rise again✋

[@RyanTheMan000]

@@thecommunistdoggo1008 no no. The ira want to return the north of Ireland to the rest of the island into one fully unified Republic of Ireland. This is pure conquest of Britain

[@RyanTheMan000]

@@ridanann great. Welcome aboard. 🤝

[@ridanann]

@@RyanTheMan000 best invasion ever I can see it now the BBC turning to static and RTE appearing on the screen lol

[@jimc.goodfellas]

This guy has the perfect voice for sardonic commentary

[@CattleProd_Music]

I think that's what they call being Irish

[@Electric0eye]

Learned a new word today, a good one too

[@jimc.goodfellas]

Outstanding...always be learning new things

[@MLL-bn1go]

these titles feel like were getting closer and closer to qxir just straight up posting his manifesto and going to a third world country to become a warlord

[@spraitukas]

What's wrong with that? Haven't you thought about it? 👀

[@E-Brightvoid]

I, for one, welcome our new Irish High King

[@vulpes7079]

I'll form his guard of honour if he comes to Brazil

[@scott_hunts]

Would he let me be an arms dealer? 🤔

[@hetalianloser3978]

@@vulpes7079 I will personally walk on foot from America to Brazil to be his vice president or whatever there is I can be.

[@justanothererd01]

If anything, this video just solidities Qxir's place as Irish Sam O'Nella. Now all he needs to do to seal the deal is make a Last Moments video covering non-water floods and he's all set.

[@LegoBob4123]

What about the burning river of whiskey?

[@SlyFireVR]

Now I gotta go pay respect to the fallen Sam O'Nella

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

Technically the final step to sealing the deal is disappearing at the height of his popularity

[@Cheldeo]

I mean, a lot of Sam's content is stuff already documented and talked about, however if Qxir makes a video about surrealism, then I'm convinced

[@feelincrispy7053]

Must say BlueJay is doing a fairly good job at replacing Sam

[@CryptoTonight9393]

Joshua Norton was a beautiful human being plain and simple. All reports I've ever heard of him said he was respectful to a fault. There is a great story in neil gaiman's sandman graphic novel. It was recently turned into an audible original and Johnathan Lithgow plays Johshua Norton it's really good.

[@ryanatkinson2978]

As an SF resident, I would totally vote to rename the Bay Bridge to Norton Bridge. What a legend

[@Exorsister]

Sam o' nella is looking upon Qxir once more

[@moscowvicent831]

That was the first thing that came to mind was wait a minute I've hear that story before!

[@SlurpeeBoy9999]

The only real requirement is being able to defend your land with force. Everything else is just for convenience or a formality.

[@riograndedosulball248]

Walking the Somaliland path is the only guarantee

[@amyshaw893]

What a nice guy. I love how everyone was just like "yeah, fuck it, hes the emperor now"

[@TiddyTwyster]

What a legend, stories like these are so often tragic that it's refreshing to hear a wholesome one

[@hossdelgado626]

True, also beautiful pfp and name, I got two smiles, one from the video and one from comments like yours. Hope you have a great day.

[@ashermirgrumpymind1866]

Indeed

[@manoflego123]

You forgot his secondary title of protector of Mexico, a very important role that has remained unfilled as well since his death. But for real, Emperor Norton was someone I wish I could have been alive at the same time as.

[@Palmit_]

The drawings are fricking brilliant! They alone make the stories doubly interesting (after the storytelling). Very skillfully visualised. Thanks, yet again.

[@JTA1961]

& getting better all the time

[@MumwaW]

The emperor Norton bridge is a much better name

[@BathingInAcheron]

This was such a heart warming story. I wish our country's politicians cared for the american people like Norton did. It's also incredible the fact that he was already a kind human being, long before he even lost all his wealth.

[@sarasmr4278]

6:33 I love that they acknowledge him as emperor anyway though. Like they could have put begger or something. But no, ok, he's the emperor, we give him that.

[@PuddingMcMuffin]

This was a lot more wholesome than I was expecting when I clicked on this video. Especially when the people of San Francisco donating funds so that he could have a proper funeral.

[@elgoog7830]

Eccentric individuals are interesting to interact with. As long they know how to respect basic boundaries, there's no problems in my book. Alao, this guy seems way more legit, than the current USA administration.

[@MustyMouse]

This reminds me of a homeless man who lived in Austin named Leslie who wore a thong and rode a fixie bike everywhere. Had some good conversations with him about drug abuse and life as a whole. He is basically where "keep austin weird" came from. I miss that man.

[@marcomartins3563]

My city also has a guy that rides a bike wearing a thong everywhere. We call him the Oilman, because he covers himself in oil. He used to be a professor before going crazy, and is not homeless at all.

[@fauxpinkytoo]

Leslie lives on. I'm from Dallas, and his tale was told up there, too.

[@Slysheen]

Didn't he run for mayor at one point? It's been a while but I recall hearing that somewhere

[@6eight9]

Yea he ran for mayor and I would catch sometimes walking downtown with some nice ass legs lmao he would wear pantyhose with heels all the time

[@scottanderson6431]

Qxir's videos are the reason you should be able to thumbs up twice. Or three times. Or infinity times.

[@JTA1961]

Or at least tirdy tree times.

[@joshquinn7834]

You can thumbs up as many times as you want if you are determined enough. Just create new accounts.

[@suzieb8366]

What a great story and a true legend, in his own time...he should be remembered..thank you Quir. :o)

[@quadrisegun4168]

Anytime qxir drops a video.. I get this adrenaline rush

[@kingding9542]

It's because he could be anywhere and you might need to run

[@lewis261]

Sam O' Nella fans: "First time?"

[@fishblade_n]

Lmao soon as I heard the name all my brain thought was “THE HOUSE CAN EAT MY BLOWS, PURU CAN EAT MY SHOE”XD

[@centro.4k]

Yes

[@lewis261]

@@fishblade_n drink a healthy dose of Fukitol

[@adamlarussa5243]

Between qxir and bluejay, we have two good replacements for him. Although, I do still miss Sam O'Nella.

[@lewis261]

@@adamlarussa5243 one day he'll return

[@pauly260]

LONG LIVE HIS ROYAL MAJESTY’S MEMORY! May God bless his imperial lands & his beloved subjects!

[@eleanordawes8634]

I didn't know Norton was real I thought he was just a character in sandman

[@nqnqnq]

this is really wholesome! the dude seems to have been really kind and loving for his city

[@cofa4011]

"Insane Emperor" best line on a CV.

[@Ebani]

Wouldn't that make him a normal emperor? 🤔

[@Dank]

QXIR UPLOAD LETS GOO this one was fucking hilarious! Norton sounds like an amazing emperor. We could only hope to have another one 10% as great.

[@MakeMineaDouble]

This is fast becoming my favourite channel.

[@heks128]

This man is a absolute legend in every sense 😲👌

[@IneptOrange]

I love this dude. He became the unofficial mascot of the USA and was effectively a shitposter from antiquity. Sure, the difference is that he actually believed what he thought and none of it was a joke, but he intrigued people nonetheless.

[@lynnmori3282]

Absolutely friggin' hilarious and educational, too. When he fell down, it made me damn near piss myself. Thanks.

[@frankrobinson1322]

Hey Qxir, As a person who lives in San Francisco, I know and love this strange story, thank you for making this video. :)

[@warfieldcustoms]

Kuddos to you for making this video. We need stories like this and many others to be told by you for the sake of preserving our Sanity and Humanity.

[@JTA1961]

That's the truth

[@palmspringsmarythomson6354]

Thank you so much for this! I was born and raised in the Bay Area and lived there many years -- there is even an Emperor Norton celebration day annually in the City. I laugh at the fact that they want to name the new part of the Bay Bridge after him, since it was constructed of what is thought to be inferior import metal and we try to get over that part of it as quickly as possible.

[@miguelfreitas4707]

Your drawing skills got much better in comparison with the first episodes of this channel.

[@cheechmarin4812]

Right and his confidence too you can hear it. I'm so happy for this dude like he's fkkn funny and quirky

[@JTA1961]

True dat

[@SpiritGirlSF]

Emperor Norton had some great ideas. We need another Emperor to save our city. "Whats that got to do with the price of rice in China" & "Eat all your Chinese bites, just think of all those starving kinds in China" old sayings in my family when I was growing up..

[@niwonahutcherson7752]

Love these videos, the art is wonderful and this guy has such a soothing voice

[@yungsquirrel]

1:19 Nice job Qxir, showing trigger discipline even in drawings!

[@scottlarue1834]

That's some of your best illustrations yet, o King of Ireland. Ever consider, for a future topic, the battle of Clontarf, where many an Irish King fell?

[@steveread4021]

I love eccentrics, they make the world a better place. I am fortunate enough to have worked with a few.

[@omegadubois6619]

His videos are so enjoyable, I hit like even before I watch lol.

[@JTA1961]

Same here...👍

[@opfibres]

In the North East of England we had a figure of some similarity, the bag man. My grandmother often told tales of him being a very wealthy man in secret, though he carried all of his possessions with him where he went (hence the nomiker bag man) after his wife divorced him. He was always well spoken and very kind, and people legitimately liked the man. I haven't seen him for years though, and the city centre does seem bleaker without him there.

[@yellowhamburger7456]

Hey qxir! I know u love conman stories and we love conman vids. The story of L.W. Wright has to be one of the most absurd and interesting. Please do a video on this it'd be fantastic

[@brianfurry9542]

Absolutley love the illustrations. Funny as hell. Thank you for the entertainment as well as the formative stories. Take care my friend

[@brianedwards7142]

I teared up a bit when you said how many came to his funeral. 🤴❤

[@ParisLawLess]

I'm from the San Francisco Bay and I have never heard this story before let alone them trying to name the Bay Bridge 🌉 after him

[@revmo37]

Simply awesome video Qxir ! I've never taken my nobility claims as high as Emperor Norton's, or yours for that matter. However, much to the annoyance of my friends and neighbors, I have always considered myself the Omnipotent Ruler Of Lawrenceville, a relatively small neighborhood located in Pittsburgh, Pa. In fact, it still irks me that people have the flat out disrespect to ignore my often stated edict and verbal mandates that one must first call me for permission before even considering rolling through Da Ville. Where I can usually be found atop my garage clapping at pigeons, ala "Training Day". I'll tell ya. Sometimes it feels as if I get no respect.

[@MikeVal1369]

Emperor Norton has made me happy since I learned about him from The Illuminatus Trilogy, and this is one of the most thorough accounts of his life and reign that I've seen. Thanks for this one!

[@kampfgruppepeiper501]

I loved this one man! Great work

[@morgangallowglass8668]

As the King of Mars, I formally recognize the reign of High King Qxir of Ireland! Long may he reign!

[@Eckendenker]

I love the fact that the community he participated in, just let him live and supported him even in his death.

[@slm_4334]

That was surprisingly happy story, not how I thought it would end considering how it usually goes when people take things “into their own hands” on this channel

[@wfjhDUI]

5:02 I guess my thinking had been primed by the other craziness because I first heard this as "a suspension bridge from Auckland to San Francisco".

[@neilz.]

Deja Vu, I feel like I learned about this guy somewhere before.

[@mbryson2899]

When they rebuilt the Bay Bridge there were continual serious efforts to rename it in his honor, all in vain. Our modern government has grown that far apart.

[@joe18425]

To the high king of ireland: Love your sketches. They always cheer me up. Thanks. From the 2nd last king of scotland

[@Trav81888]

Classic! Any day a qxir video drops is a good day in my opinion

[@poolboyatvampiremansion]

I'm a new subscriber, and I've really been enjoying the Tales From the Bottle series!! Keep up the great work :)

[@frieddogmeat3234]

What a crazy and wholesome story. I love everything about him and his life lol. Rest in piece Emperor, maybe one day someone can actually get that name changed at least to Norton Bridge lol.

[@missadel20]

Your so adorable!!! The hubby and I can't get enough of your content!!!

[@saveachip2620]

Ive heard this story before but this video went into alot more detail that I didnt know before. Even if it hadnt a Qxir video is always a treat even if its something Ive seen before.

[@JTA1961]

True enough

[@codybrox4693]

To the great High king qxir of Ireland I am gracious of your narration on a legend figure emperor norton. Please continue your work from your great throne. Sincerely The president of the republic of Florida P.S. lets go Brandon

[@LemonbreadSC]

Let's go Brandon!!!

[@timhinchcliffe5372]

I thought this was going to be a story about "Hutt River Province", a self declared sovereign nation in West Australia, Australia. It is interesting as they actually declared war on Australia. They even issued their own currency and passports, and issued visas to tourists that visited.

[@marcuscicero9587]

very colorful history. cool that the whole town kinda looked out for this nutcase. thanks for this forgotten history Qxir, made my night.

[@davy1458]

I have been a subscriber for along time but i did click the like button as you commanded your majesty. God bless the king most excellent !!!!! Here here!!!

[@rockstarJDP]

I'll take Qxir over Boris any day - they're both equally as silly and slapstick but at least our lad is honest about it and has some animation skills 😅

[@user-xu2pi6vx7o]

So, a massive improvement in every way.

[@requiemagent3014]

You can just get into international waters and build something there. You can declare your own nation there. Nobody can fuck with you then. Infrastructure on the other hand could become a problem.

[@diannehogan7605]

You'll get invaded and taken over.

[@TheEsdaniel]

@@diannehogan7605 metal gear solid ground zeroes veterans : *nervous sweating

[@bigfatbucko012]

Always have loved the art, its gotten so good!

[@joeboatwrench9315]

Awsome! Loved it! Especially the part when you siad " Ninteen turty tree" 😃

[@ElPaletero]

Peepeepoopoo

[@ssoundfan]

your videos are either really depressing or really wholesome but either way they're always a good watch

[@JTA1961]

True dat...

[@blueskiesjazz]

You seem to have missed the success of the Principality of Hutt River, a micronation landlocked in Australia, which Australia mistakenly recognized after its succession. Not like you to miss something like that.

[@saw7191]

All hail Qxiristan!

[@Gojiro7]

how did this nutball cope with every one of his "demands" being utterly ignored and his few good perks being charity at best and exploitation at worst? it's a very heart warming story, but I can't imagine the man had an easy time fully accepting his reality of being beloved as kind hearted joke King that amused people more so then taken seriously by them.

[@bubmaster338]

Since there didn't seem to be any progression of his psychosis, I don't think he was that disillusioned. Especially since he clearly recognized and followed US law. Seems like he was just trapped in poverty, found a way to make people like him, and ran/had fun with it. It's definitely better than just being a regular beggar.

[@Gojiro7]

@@bubmaster338 thats true, if your gonna beg me for my spare change, at least make it the highlight of my day in some way XD

[@taylorreal6954]

My all time favorite channel. I've been locked up for the last 90 days. As soon as I got out the first thing I did was get a cigarette and started watching all the videos that I missed while I was on the inside. Keep up the great work. And don't disappoint me.....

[@jdwilliams518]

Best version I've heard yet..

[@Joe-qq8ox]

What a great story! Done it again Qxir 👏👏 love your humor man

[@ssmanmangoat]

Waited for you to post I'm happy now 🙂

[@EdwardMichael3]

Having lived in SF for 10 years I can attest the city does keep his legend alive. His title also included "Protector of Mexico"

[@flipnasty2296]

This has gotta be one of the best videos you've ever put out lol

[@padthai754]

this video is heartwarming!

[@Altrag_]

Your illustrations are gold my guy

[@joeysands8893]

I’ve just realized that Qxir is now one of the very few KZbin channels that makes me feel excited when I see them in my feed.

[@dash8brj]

LOL Loved the ending - your a bloody worry mate (Aussie for "I like your attitude") - loved this video :)

[@alexdyer2574]

I live in the the Bay Area very close to San Francisco and never heard of this. Great video

[@wingjaigaming8240]

This is Very interesting! I remember Sam O Nella also did a video on him. I think it’s truly awesome that such a funny guy has been immortalized by different generations passing down his story, including modern day youtubers

[@davidbeadle3270]

Interesting and fun story. In your intro you showed how hard it is to set up your own state, but closer to home there is Sealand, just off the South East coast of England. This is one that has succeeded to date.

[@joshswimmerly7110]

Ahaahaa. At 1:10 in the little guy on the left snorting a line. Brilliant.