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[@Bnasty1414]

“Even in today’s enlightened society, there remains a stigma to being a psychosexual sadist.” RIP Norm

[@jonhohensee3258]

Thanks. mood killer.

[@jonhohensee3258]

@@gerrym.9354 Was I addressing you???

[@jonhohensee3258]

@@gerrym.9354 WRONG. My comment was obviously aimed at Bnasty, ya goofball.

[@jonhohensee3258]

@@gerrym.9354 Oh dear! 😲

[@highviewbarbell]

He's right though most fellas are put off by a thing like that

[@Wiley_Coyote]

This routine includes so many of Norm's trademarks. For example, sounding dumb while saying smart things.

[@futurechampions92]

Norm seemed immortal, never thought someone like him would even die. RIP

[@vaahtobileet]

He seemed like the kinda guy who would be fucking funny as a 99 year-old chunk of diamond.

[@scottbarr4249]

the fact he had cancer and told no one was apropos

[@ronaldmcboggled9855]

The fact we are still talking about him and his comedy will live on for decades means he is immortal in some ways.

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

R.I.P. Norm

[@sc1338]

Funny

[@colton3306]

@@sc1338 wdym funny

[@vbvermont]

You’re right about how some of the funniest parts aren’t even in the punchline - like the ridiculous 3-colored ball, or the on-location reporter saying “it’s no inside”. RIP Norm Macdonald.

[@casualcausalityy]

So true, I always crack up at "I'll tell you about Janice, is that who you're asking about?" Every detail he adds is another layer of humor on the joke sandwich

[@Double0Inside]

"Fuck, not the woods." Gets me every fucking time because its so accurate 😂😂😂

[@Darkswordz]

"I want every shallow grave checked out immediately!" LOL

[@1129BAMF]

"I know there's no river long enough doesn't contain a bend." Best line of the joke.

[@kathyford2528]

agree!

[@gabrielneves1970]

I don't get it. Could you please explain it to me?

[@texashookem22]

His part on Conan O’Brien when Courtney Thorne-Smith is being interviewed is probably one of the best “this is just who Norm is” moments ever

[@christofferjenzen78]

-Nine and a half seconds! -Premature ejaculate.... -Yeah,I got that. He killed it there,very quotable moment.

[@wienersmcbutts]

It’s easily the best talk show moment of all time

[@randall-king]

Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3eZlYuZjJKSfMU One of the best talk show guest appearances ever.

[@ATalkingBadger]

@Miles Doyle I'm a Christian, and on behalf of all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, I am here to tell you to stfu.

[@jbd2226]

Agreed

[@shawnc222]

RIP Norm! The absolute GOAT of comedy. His cadence, deadpan delivery, and not caring at all who he offended made him an absolute legend. Great reaction, and I hope you explore more of Norm's tremendous work.

[@rowdyyates1523]

No doubt RIP Turd Ferguson

[@shawnc222]

@Miles Doyle That's a good point. I think you should have gone into greater detail though.

[@robertavanesovru]

His delivery is really something...unique. I've never heard something like this before. So fucking funny. So sad he passed away...he will be remembered!

[@depecher6s311]

@Miles Doyle Or so the Germans would have us believe…

[@keeperofwickets1781]

@Miles Doyle Mate, we are all in awe of you shift+c shift+p skills. You do it better than better than any of the life-forms that exist in the real world. And that's saying something. I look forward to your shift+c shift+p skills bring put to use from the Quaran or Torah, when it may suit. Same nonsense, different interpretation.......ion. Or, of course, you could think for yourself. Absolutely terrifying, I know. All of those who do so collapse into a psychological proverbial phlegm and disappear from history into....well, hang on....nope! Those that do, well.....they shape and improve the existence of the human species (usually at the cost of the rest of the world, because we're selfish, conscious pricks), but that's.....coooool, I guess. I like that you're reading 2000 year-old psalms though. At least you're reading something I guess. May I suggest Douglas Adams, just as a laugh, and to get some irony into your life?

[@bodies2magenta]

*Office Blokes* paying a homage to *Norm Macdonald* - cannot miss this one. *R.I.P. Norm Macdonald.* My God, I miss him greatly already. There will never be anyone else like Norm, and his comedic legacy will be eternally remembered.

[@xxraddrummerxx]

Playing the Angel is a great album, best since "songs of faith and devotion" for me. Profile pic. I assume its from the DM album.

[@bodies2magenta]

@@xxraddrummerxx - Absolutely correct! I also agree, *Playing the Angel* is definitely the best album since "Songs of Faith and Devotion". Glad you picked up on the iconic album cover. I have a tattoo on my left bicep of the PTA feather-man, intricately wrapped in flames coloured in brilliant tangerine, awesome work by the artist I must admit. I have seen Depeche Mode live four times; twice during "Touring the Angel" in Toronto and Detroit, also their 87-98 Singles Tour, and their Exciter Tour in 2002. Thanks for your response, and I hope you are doing well and having a great week, my friend.

[@PolynesianCohesian]

RIP indeed, can’t believe he’s gone.

[@bodies2magenta]

@@PolynesianCohesian - It was such a sorrowful shock, especially being unaware of him being terminally ill. Much respect, appreciation, and love to Norm Macdonald and God bless his friends and family.

[@bodies2magenta]

@Miles Doyle - Thank you for sharing such an abundant amount of information (more than usual on KZbin, anyways), including and especially your personal experiences, concerning your friend Moses playing with the firetruck as a child while Jesus looked over him with patience and love then to find out that the family had just threw out the same toy that very day, the thankful healing of your sleep paralysis (I have experienced that many of a time, it is terrible), and the strangest most relatable aspect within your personal experiences; the silhouette of someone having trouble using the bathroom and beseeching your prayer... recently, I am experiencing problems in regards to my urination, possessing acute pains, weak flow and occasional painful episodes of blood being presen. I dread when needing to use the washroom - I am scheduled to see a doctor next Friday (due to COVID-19, it takes great lengths of time to book an appointment), and until then, I know my mind will be in the grip of fear, as I have not done enough in my life to achieve even the slightest contented mind-frame. To think that I may have a potentially estimated, known length of how much life I have remaining if it results in something terminal, provides the most overpowering feeling of doom for me. I hope that was not too much information 🙂. At any rate, I appreciate your insights, your learned theological facts, everything you stated made sense in my mind, and I will be looking to reinforce my connection with Jesus Christ, as I was raised in that regard, but admittedly have fallen from faith - although the timing of your message and the medical problem I am inevitably facing, can be creating a perfect storm to reconnect to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, as being lost in a chaotic storm may produce strong faith in the truth of Jesus Christ; it certainly feels like the only path through a tumultuous segment of time. God bless you, my friend. Thank you for your writings, they were incredibly insightful and fascinating.

[@theivory1]

The two subtle jabs at women's basketball are my favorite.

[@danielbcurtis]

Norm: you guys like the news? norm 12 minutes later: …and I would bury her in a very very very deep grave

[@garyevans3421]

Norm has two other great bits from the same set about heart attacks and alcoholism! I truly think he was at his best as a guest on talk shows. It’s not like he didn’t have material, but he was great at not being deflected by the host in saying what he wanted to say!

[@nancysexton4364]

I was especially touched when he teared up doing his good-bye bit when Letterman was about to go off the air.

[@nickrobinson5352]

Alcoholism RIP NORM

[@Chris-rh9ej]

Alcoholism, the disease where you get to drink booze all the time

[@bobshort2149]

Alcoholism is classic!

[@garyevans3421]

@@nancysexton4364 “you’re like Nixon!”

[@gnarxy]

So glad Mike is back and safe and sound! He sits at the middle of the table and you guys can always turn to him.

[@traceythompson1092]

I was worried that we were going to have to put his picture on milk cartons and telephone poles.

[@justinkase1360]

From what I gather, he's some sort of "safety guy" at his job, ofc he would be safe. ;)

[@otda3675]

@@traceythompson1092 that might have worked once

[@traceythompson1092]

@@otda3675 every little bit helps...they *did* find Janice eventually. She was such a nice lady.

[@justinkase1360]

@Miles Doyle Hey, I'm a Christian myself but why do this? It's about the least effective way to reach people ever, comment spam. I actually think it largely does the opposite and makes Christianity look bad. You should spend your time doing something more effective.

[@ClifDickens]

"The funniest bits for me haven't been articulated as if they're the punchlines." You described Norm's comedy 100%

[@kevinb314]

RIP to the funniest man I've ever had the privilege of listening to He had cancer for years and never mentioned it once to anyone close to him, until on his death bed. Such a Norm thing to do. Such a legend!

[@stobe187]

In hindsight it was clearly some kind of treatment that made his face swell up but he never revealed the actual reason - instead he just trashed himself for getting fat.

[@dross0411]

​@@stobe187You are right! Many toxic drugs including steroids that made him gain weight.

[@user-lf7nf3kl7t]

Norm was one of the most unique minds in comedy. Revered by just about every other comedian not only for his style, but also for having the biggest balls in comedy. Never afraid to do things his way, or burn a bridge or two in the name of a laugh on any platform.

[@nerfbutt]

This is an example of how a very dark subject can be made funny. It shouldn't be funny, yet it is. His throwaway lines are often the best parts. True genius.

[@spookyskelly5276]

The silly way people always say the same good things about people who die or go missing is a really endearing part of human nature. Whoever it is, somebody loves them. RIP Norm, my hero.

[@fredcookerly9385]

That extra little bit...that is the essence of Norm's brilliance.

[@dechezhaast]

An absolute mad lad and the world is worse off without him… Rest In Peace

[@geirholte1222]

Norm may be the best comedian, all-round, ever imo. Could do anything. Clean, filthy, stand-up, movies, smart, silly...and all the time bein unique.

[@geirholte1222]

@Rheumattica No but really; 9/11 was a national tragedy.

[@RollTide19]

I thought we’d have Norm for another 20 years. It really feels like we lost a friend.

[@natebelville]

Absolutely. He was always funnier the older he got. I love the chubby jolly Norm from his podcast. He was meant to be a crusty old comedian from the beginning. It really is a crime that we didn’t get a couple more decades of his brilliance. Letterman said it best: “Norm isn’t just funny. He radiates humor like a furnace.”

[@spacemanspiff3052]

Norm was on a late night interview with Conan O’Brian where they bring out a beautiful actress named Courtney Thorn Smith and Norm “innocently” skewers her so hilariously . . . all in good fun😆

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Thank you for this. It is my favorite Norm story. He takes you down the street and trough the woods.May he rest in peace.

[@mjb0183]

RIP Norm. The best !

[@georgedolen1486]

FINALLY!! Norm at his best.

[@jasonhowell1282]

If you wanna know why Norm's a legend, you guys have to watch "The Moth Joke" and "Norm Saves the Interview." His best stuff was talk show appearances

[@gordieparenteau6555]

The greatest comedian Canada ever produced. And a Montrèal Canadiens fan to boot. R.I.P. Norm.

[@BenPfei]

To me as to many others, Norm has brought the best laughs out of all the comics. Arguably the funniest man who ever lived.

[@reweston1]

I would not argue that at all. Gonna miss the fella.

[@LemmyGibbler]

One of the very few celebrities over my 38 years that truly saddened me when I heard of his passing. He was so brilliant and hilarious.

[@dahwitzz]

So glad to see Mike back! The search and rescue team must've discovered him returning from his long walk in the woods right as they were set up to start to their canvas. I guess the dirty shovel he was carrying provided some extra weight/resistance to his hiking routine. Lmao but nice to see a reaction to Norm, he was truly a legend and one of a kind comedic genius. One of the only celebrity deaths (along with Robin Williams) that hit me so hard. World's a lot less funny with him gone

[@tylerbuckner3750]

I’ve never clicked faster. What’s funny is Norm’s brother is one of the most respected news anchors in Canadian media.

[@StackRunItUp]

Man, dude passed away yesterday. That actually messed me up for the whole day.

[@bobshort2149]

Norm's turns of phrase and word choice always kill me: "Through sheer tyranny of will, she could somehow light up a room." Total genius.

[@nologic29]

I was fortunate enough to see Norm live in late 2019. Man he absolutely killed! I have never laughed so hard in my life. RIP Norm forever my favorite comedian.

[@Harrison244]

RIP Norm he was my all time favorite comedian

[@tom_shredz]

Absolutely gutted. Never been effected by a celebrity death like this one. Still emotional

[@ramudon2428]

The part of this that is the funniest to me is the ", which is okay nowadays" throwaway.

[@jasonraines8282]

I remember back in the day, Norm would be on SNL in the 90's, and he would bore me. It took adulthood to understand his comedy. He was an absolute fucking Legend. Sir, RIP. I hope you are picking blueberries with Peter Fonda.

[@wpenland]

Norms Moth Man joke on Conan is still legendary!! Must watch!

[@floydhill9265]

I was looking for this comment. Thought it would have more likes.

[@Hollywoodhat]

Meticulous crafting, delivery, and there you have it. Try his appearence as the last comic Letterman had appear when he retired. Genius.

[@atomicwest995]

My favorite standup bit of all time. Norm is a legend.

[@johanna0131]

I’m still in shock that he passed away. He was one of a kind, for sure. Love him as a guest on Conan. Have you guys ever seen him do his Burt Reynolds impression on Saturday Night Live? It’s pretty hilarious.

[@joesephkroll2056]

His moth joke is great too. Everything he does. He truly was one of the most unique comics. He could make you laugh with just a sigh out of context.

[@trinidadjames203]

The light was on.

[@kf8346]

@@trinidadjames203 dude spoiler! You should delete that comment.

[@trinidadjames203]

@@kf8346 Nah. You'd still never see it coming.

[@h_nt_r]

The guy was hilarious and wasn’t afraid to say anything, yet he was easily one of the most genuine nicest guys in comedy ever.

[@davidorioli3870]

Absolute legend

[@JoeBlow_4]

He literally took us on a five minute walk to suggest a "shallow grave" isn't smartest grave if you're a killer. I knew it was coming. That's Norm.

[@raulcastro3277]

Norm was one of my all time favorites, the world is a little less bright with his passing.

[@Subjectivity13]

His style was so awkward and understated that it really set him apart.

[@robertfanion2815]

Norm could read a take-out menu and make it hilarious.

[@matthewneubeck4421]

I don’t think there’s ever been a man as effortlessly funny as Norm Macdonald.

[@droyal18able]

He put tons of effort into his comedy.

[@1trumantucker1]

His delivery was just as, if not more, funny than the jokes themselves.

[@LN-Lifer]

A Norm joke is a journey, not a destination

[@meo21626]

@@LN-Lifer so true

[@whimsofmim]

Some of my favorite Norm moments: pretty much every Conan appearance, which includes things like the Moth joke, his many jokes about his uncles, Chairman of the B-O-R-E-D, Andy Richter the Swedish German, Norm the deeply closeted gay man, the most convoluted joke ever... His Dennis Miller appearances are wonderful too, particularly the one where he comes out and says "cock" like 30 times in the first 2 minutes. He appeared many times on Letterman too. You can tell Conan, Dennis Miller, and Letterman all adored Norm's weird sense of humor. Besides those, The Bob Saget roast using jokes from an old joke book is classic Norm -- including his picking blueberries response to Jim Norton, and his farewell to Letterman appearance shows the human side of him (the bit about Germany repeatedly attacking the world is great... or so the Germans would have us believe....). He was also utterly savage on SNL's Weekend Update. He repeatedly destroyed Frank Stallone, Michael Jackson, and OJ Simpson (his refusals to stop making murderer jokes about OJ pissed off one of the bigwigs at NBC who were close friends with OJ, likely leading to Norm getting fired from SNL).

[@vaahtobileet]

Just the fact that he got fired from the legendary and supposedly funniest American comedy TV show for continuously stating that OJ Simpson of all people is a murderer, is fucking funny. I think history has and will judge him kindly on that one.

[@chrisbrant3120]

12:16 my favorite part of this epic joke "you'll probably...probably lose your job...idk what happens" lmao kills me every time 🤣😂

[@JKM395]

It's always about the journey with Norm. Dang I'm going to miss him. He was always funny.

[@n00dlez56]

We lost one of the funniest comedians ever, he was so original and his delivery of jokes were the best. R.I.P. Norm

[@alltogetherfitandproper4252]

Yes please go down the rabbit hole of his many hilarious clips and react to them. Honor him. Everyone wins in that way.

[@tykroner1133]

You guys NEED to watch a compilation video of Norm when he hosted “The Weekend Update” on SNL. They’re amazing. Truly a legend.

[@traceythompson1092]

Pls check out SNL's Celebrity Jeopardy with Will Ferrell as Alex Trebek, Norm as Burt Reynolds, Darrell Hammond as Sean Connery and Jimmy Fallon as French Stewart.....Le-Gen-Dary!

[@tykroner1133]

@@traceythompson1092 10000% agree. My buddy and I sat down and rewatched all of those for probably the 20th time. Turd Ferguson will ALWAYS be funny

[@Bravo-Tango]

Those were the best

[@traceythompson1092]

@@tykroner1133 RIP Turd, see you on the other side 🙏

[@DHIX33333]

@@traceythompson1092 Turd Ferguson

[@droyal18able]

Norms roast performance is on of my favorites. And the moth joke.

[@BecksDad93]

Easily one of the greatest story tellers to have ever lived. Rest Easy, Norm! ❤️😢

[@wesleypeters4112]

My favorite is his O. J. Simpson bits on SNL around the time of the trial. The higher ups at NBC told Norm not to do O. J. jokes but he pushed the line to make people laugh. It ultimately cost him his job.

[@OzzyCoop]

Norm was like Jazz. The joke isn't always the joke. It's between. I've heard someone say that about jazz. "The music is between the notes". Pauses and interludes and fills are what makes the joke. Norm was an artist.

[@shanehebert396]

I'm glad I found his stuff way back before he was famous. He would appear on various standup shows. I like his Dachshund joke a lot. I think that was one of the first ones I saw.

[@vicarious8989]

Norm for my money, was the funniest guy to ever live.

[@stobe187]

The "..a blemish on the ol' CV" line always makes me laugh.. One of the absolute greats - on my standup Mount Rushmore alongside George Carlin, Dave Attell and Patrice O'Neal. Never pandered to the crowd, always had a unique point of view.. the man was fearless. I cried when I heard the news.. rest easy, you old chunk of coal.

[@jonzaman6999]

Very cool of The Office Blokes to do this! I'm glad to see his humor is appreciated around the world. RIP Norm - you are missed!

[@Marilynhon]

It’s like he split the comedy atom. No one funnier than Norm

[@daveslocum5625]

Appreciate how you guys realized how great he was at just throwing in the funniest lines “without intention” even though he always knew everything he was doing

[@DonDaDa_____]

Rest In Peace Norm, A Canadian Gem 🇨🇦❤️

[@R2wheelz]

"Hope is never good" This feel different now. Rip Norm

[@OGS2099]

Well done on the Norm tribute. Brilliant comedian. Because of his demeanor (which was an act) most people didn't know he was extremely intelligent. Norm's your favourite comedian's favourite comedian.

[@user-di8sb8np7y]

I love the fact that Norm's lead up are actually the punchlines most of the time. it's like he tells us the joke and then tells us the joke.

[@citizenbrain8065]

The second you realize that he is doing the POV of a serial killer/comedian telling the audience how he killed Janice the whole joke hits you like a ton of bricks. At that point "12 minute joke" takes on a whole new meaning. Norm was so good at crafting elaborate stuff like this.

[@AngryIrishMan]

RIP Norm. I didn't even know he was fighting cancer.

[@C0R3Y_C]

The best part of Norm's jokes were the journey to the punchline! R.I.P. Legend

[@caseyrogers573]

His persona is so amazing but so hard to describe, but it’s all deliberate. It’s like he thought that conventional jokes were too easy so he found a funny way of delivering non-jokes. Absolute genius

[@CarCoSaNoLa]

"You know pimpin ain't easy" "It's much much easier being a pimp"

[@ArmandoM]

You guys should watch the compilation of O.J. Simpson jokes that Norm used to do on SNL.

[@goldenagenut]

Rotf! Classic Norm! 😆 Every line he said was a potential punch-line. Who else could make stalking a woman, killing and burying her, downright hilarious?!? He is already missed, RIP Norm.

[@JasonEwton]

imo the punchline of this joke is "Do that thing that makes me feel like god." Genius.

[@toulee313]

Hard couple of days. Miss you enormously Norm. RIP. Hopefully he can find Janice in heaven and continue the laughs! My heart aches. His last appearance on David Letterman was brilliant. One of his best stand up bits.

[@MrBeProvocative]

"The funniest bits for me haven't been articulated as if they're the punch-lines" YES this to me is the essence of Norm. Spot on

[@tyler-pg6lm]

The genius of norm Macdonald is this unorthodox delivery that keeps you off kilter and wondering if he knows where he’s even going with the joke, but the way he talks is an act and his set ups always pay off. Goat troll

[@benjaminz2523]

Norm is truly an evil genius who turmed his powers into comedy. He was an absolute master of completely directing your expectations in one direction, then walloping you with endless surprises you never saw coming

[@Baughlin]

The absolute funniest comedian of all time

[@THEMAADASSHOLE]

Would definitely love to see more Norm, thanks guys.

[@midkingsteve]

"You know what's not as easy as pie? Baking a f*****g pie." - Norm Macdonald

[@drea4195]

Norm Macdonald is an absolute legend. He was truly irreverent, but he delivered it in such an understated way, with that little smirk, that it was all the funnier. Fun fact: he was fired from SNL in the '90s when he wouldn't stop going after OJ Simpson on the "Weekend Update" segment. In fact, when he was told to back off of OJ, he doubled down. A year or so after being fired, he was asked back to host (Norm was promoting a movie or something). The first thing he did was to rip on SNL for firing him, and then went for the jugular with a string of OJ jokes. God, he was great.

[@RareHarmony]

With Norm it is always about the delivery, not the punchline. Also I took a shot every time he said "ya know?" Now I am drunk as hell. RIP Norm. You will forever be missed.

[@marcusmattau7334]

RIP Norm McDonald. On this one Norm takes a utterly unacceptable criminal behavior, puts himself in it as the predator and takes you to a hilarious journey loaded with punchlines. His presentation is unique.

[@RomesThe59]

I check your updates everyday please more Norm. He is the best, alcoholism joke or last letterman stand up!!!!!

[@anghellicamakes2792]

RIP Norm. Funny man. An American comedy treasure. WB Miiiike!

[@CChissel]

His stand up, segment on SNL and guests appearances on talk shows can’t be rivaled. I also loved him in Dirty Work

[@liloanobriga3640]

Hey, hey thats my shirt!

[@theivory1]

Alcoholism, heart attack, moth joke, professor of logic. All top of the line bits.

[@e-reptiledysfunction2243]

Not watched a lot of his stand up, I'd like to c more this was pretty funny

[@raulcastro3277]

Search it out, you will not be disappointed.

[@cupcake8867]

He had a tv sitcom, too. It was funny. I watched it as a kid.

[@thecatherinegriffin2610]

Norm Macdonald was a staple on "Saturday night live"in the 90s. You guys have to see him do his Burt Reynolds impression from that show. Omg. Hilarious!

[@BigECarryTheG]

Norms death is the worst tragedy to happen in the month of September in the last 20 years.

[@bromixsr]

His moth joke is one of the all time greats. Norm was one of our last links to the absurdity based humor of vaudeville. Comedy will never be the same.

[@wrdswpns1139]

Norm is a Canadian icon ☝️ Greatness .

[@Therap1ssed]

The best thing about Norm, at least in the last decade, was he didn't go on with prepared set, he'd just riff with the audience. Saw him live about 5 years ago and he would get the audience to ask or say something and just come up with a joke for that topic. He just had so many jokes in his head there were several for any topic and he could weave these little stories he'd sort of make up on the spot and sprinkle those jokes throughout.