One of Norm's Last Live Standup Sets (Full Show)

[@johnritter9947]

Guys get this. I fell in love with norm’s work from watching KZbin clips of him. I would obsessively watch his standup and podcast clips. I even found his old standup specials on DVD. One day I decided that I would drive all the way from Richmond, VA to the Wilbur theater in Boston, MA to see him (believe it or not it was the closest upcoming show). I bought tickets for his show there in October, 2021 to see my hero. And then in September he died. While at first I was devastated, eventually I found it to be hilarious. Getting geared up to meet a hero and then he suddenly dies sounds like a Norm bit, so I’ll take it. It’s almost as good as seeing him live!

[@Daholy1727]

This made me laugh a maniacal chuckle. Also if you’re deep diving try to find his early appearances on Stern, that’s where I fell in love

[@karmellebert9752]

I saw him live in Chicago at City Winery. I’m glad he didn’t die before my show. It was nicer to have seen him in person than never at all.

[@jasperdoggydude]

i apologize for you missing your show but admire the humour you find in it. hope you’ve been well

[@sojournersunrise2290]

dizamn =- T

[@HelloBoots]

I was so excited to see his 9/11/2020 show, but then that got postponed because of that thing. It's possibly the worst thing to ever happen on 9/11.

[@RaSkipper]

The more I learn about this Norm fella, the more I care for him

[@Storm-zm9pp]

Just when you start to like a guy, you find out he's dead

[@steverogers6572]

​zoomer problems @@Storm-zm9pp

[@JameZel913]

@@Storm-zm9ppR.A. Has an album called "All My Heros Are Dead" and every year that becomes more true, if you last long enough yourself.

[@MikeMueller-jq4nb]

@@JameZel913R.A also whacked off on a balcony in front of a bunch of black dudes…

[@absolutegarbage1848]

I never knew he was sick

[@LaszlosHandguns]

I was at this show. I was a huge fan, and couldn’t talk anyone into going with me, so I went alone and am very thankful I got to see him before he passed. Thanks for posting!

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Nice Laszlo 🙏🍁

[@dennissalazar5866]

Get smarter friends😄

[@BOOPEDFUL]

Felt that, always going to comedy spots by myself but you always get to talk to some cool funny people

[@miguelwillbanks3344]

Get less deeply closeted friends.

[@marcespinoza6068]

Maybe time to get some new friends? Anyone who doesnt like Norm isn't a friend of mine.

[@lambros3652]

"Its one thing to make people laugh. It's another thing to make people smile." Thank you Norm for all the genuine smiles you left us with. 🙏

[@lambros3652]

I think he meant the second part. About leaving a good lasting impression. While also being funny. Which is more like walking a tight rope across the grand canyon. I think 🤔

[@lambros3652]

God Willing, it Will be the year. The last time Norm Macdonald came to Boston i missed him. A client who saw him said it was sad because everyone left the room, (which, made me smile and really wished i was there) Norm said, real comics referred to it as "walking the room." A right of passage. So when you do try, remember, the greatest thing to happen to an aspiring or famous comedian is not only to have the crowd turn on you, but to get up and leave. LOL. Norm said he loved it when that would happen because it made the great nights feel that much greater. Plus he found it funny. Watching a happy room slowly turn into an unruly mob. 😂 Regret is so much worse than rejection. And Norm said he had no regrets about his life. Either way, you cant take life too seriously, you'll never make it out alive. God Bless man ! 🙏

[@Frank7489]

Also lefts us with a lot of laughs. Guy was full of em

[@LN-Lifer]

Most comedians tell jokes. Norm was funny.

[@jonathandevereaux298]

How could someone turn that comment about themselves 🤦‍♂️ the ego in some people

[@benleydon]

From the 40 min mark Norm tells jokes about doctors and cancer and detection. What a trooper. Miss You Everyday Norm

[@ontologicallysteve7765]

The worst part about that bit was the hypocrisy. Can you believe the nerve of this character?? Ridiculous. Ridiculous.

[@hendy24]

@@ontologicallysteve7765 the worst part is always the hypocrisy, I tell ya man

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

The world is definitely less funny without Norm. I miss him too.

[@jimmyjunk8498]

Yeah.... Real good observation you genius.

[@jimmyjunk8498]

@sandpiper YOU DID!? Can you point me in the right direction?????

[@andrewwiggins7374]

He had a beautiful way of letting people know his views on faith, his mother, and his own imminent death in this monologue while still keeping it funny. There is so much personal truth packed into this. He's able to talk about things that mattered deeply to him, while keeping it light. The casual listener will think the parts about his mom, his funeral, and his faith were just bits, but they're clearly expressions of Norm's deeper thoughts and highlight where his mind was at. God bless you, Norm. You've become an example to me in my life, of how to cling to hope and light when everything around you seems otherwise.

[@rosecondon4792]

I didn't even know his name till after he died. I've listened to all I could find of him on my phone . I've never laughed so hard. But now all I can do is cry, an I never even knew him.

[@ShadowWizard123]

The thing I like best about Norm was his tireless work preventing cannibalism.

[@NathanBall18]

Yeah same here it is NOT good to eat people

[@NathanBall18]

It isn’t cool

[@NathanBall18]

You may think its cool initially

[@NathanBall18]

But it isn’t

[@NathanBall18]

I an a staunch people eating denier

[@djsuspiria7064]

Master Craftsman in top form. Unique perspective, original comedic voice, brilliant material, and masterful delivery. Along with Richard Pryor he is one of the greatest comedic minds that ever lived. Incomparable stand-up, riveting talk show appearances, and best ever deliverer of the fake news. Love Norm Forever

[@duffharris9295]

I saw him in NYC two months before this. My wife told me to get a photo with him after the show but I said “I don’t want to bother him. I’ll ask next time.” Big regret.

[@knowthycell]

No regrets man. He was probably better off not meeting your wife.

[@CheezusChrist1776]

You didn't even know he was sick

[@svant3]

@@FredGSanford. would have

[@BRAND0N...]

You should be happy you didn't inconvenience the man when he was dying quietly. Celebs don't like taking photos with you. Or signing shit. But people always ask so they do it.

[@FredGSanford.]

@@BRAND0N... they hate it worse when you ignore them.

[@gardnersusedbooks2560]

I'm still crushed about Norm, years after his death. I truly believe he was the best stand-up comic of all time.

[@chilepeulla]

you are not alone, it saddens me to think how much funny stuff we didn't get to hear from him as he grew older, the best standup comic of all time for me as well

[@mik5owski654]

@@bobs8005hahaha, maybe they meant some other Norm

[@marcusbratcher]

read his book, if you haven't!

[@asbestosman]

It's sad but I think the diagnosis also focused him during the last decade of his life. That's when he started putting out specials and doing the podcast as well as the book

[@muskiebuster13]

He's only been dead a little over a year....

[@anthonymusto3537]

This young man has a bright future in front of him!

[@josephvonbulow1164]

🎉🎉😂

[@yamatokawa]

Oh man 😂

[@YENKOGT]

😂😂

[@FagenTheArtfulDodger]

😂😂😂 Norm would appreciate that. 😂😂😂 He'd say the same shit. 😂😂😂

[@dsmith9572]

"has a bright future behind him"

[@Ryan-qc3ku]

Thank you for posting this...I love this set because there's quite a few newer ones that I hadn't heard yet.

[@lukecasio9810]

This deserves way more views and likes. Amazing set

[@christopher9196]

It really is. My face hurts from smiling

[@ssmagicmark849]

I hope he made it through those Matlock DVDs.

[@coltc5360]

He did, but when it was over the lights came on and he had been at some old guy’s house watching home movies thinking it was Matlock the whole time. Didn’t even look like him! Your comment is hilarious

[@knowthycell]

I like to imagine Norm’s hanging out under the queensboro bridge in heaven

[@FagenTheArtfulDodger]

I laughed so hard at that part. 😂😂😂

[@murrynathan]

Just spent an hour, twenty-nine minutes and twenty-one seconds watching a Norm Short!

[@mindsigh4]

but only if u didn't blink

[@murrynathan]

@@mindsigh4 CORRECTION EVERYONE! Minus the time I spent gazing at the back of my eyelids.

[@pointysidedown]

Which one, maybe I can beat your record?

[@knowthycell]

Time well spent

[@deadfr0g]

I tell ya, the more time I spend watching this short, the longer it seems.

[@philipstalter4448]

I was at this show! Thank you for posting!!! Miss Norm.

[@jasonlloyd3335]

This is an absolute masterpiece. Every single second is timed to perfection. Every little quip and seemingly off hand comment deliberate and masterfully presented. This seemingly rambling hour is an absolute mind-blowingly good recitation. Its just the same as Shakespeare being recited and being lauded but this is better as you don't even realise it. He is/was forever will be the GOAT.

[@dennissalazar5866]

Without a dout

[@jwansaz_music]

Hey doofus that's not how you spell donut

[@loubro2372]

The story at the end about his mom, reflecting back on it you could hear in his voice the amount of love he had for her. Miss Norm, that deeply closeted, old chunk of coal.

[@JimmyDeLocke]

His bravery is astounding. Everybody said "We never knew," but he talked about it and joked about it.💖

[@markharmon4963]

What bravery?

[@ryandoherty4291]

@@markharmon4963 He was brave fighting that battle. He won the first time, but then, you know, the cancer came back and then it got brave. I guess you gotta give it to the cancer on this one. Norm was brave, but that cancer’s bravery, my lord. Enough to take a man’s breath away. Forever.

[@MinAwY377]

@@ryandoherty4291 LMAO 😭

[@haumana420]

@@ryandoherty4291 we're gonna call it a draw

[@johnritter9947]

I didn't even know he was sick

[@HHDbeats]

I find that having this comedy set is better than not having it

[@HHDbeats]

Infinitely better

[@T25de]

Meta

[@Oldmanyellsatcloud1985]

@@T25de I hate Meta

[@JayBonisolli]

The set up and the punchline are the same

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

I love Norm.. You can just tell he's a humble, sweet guy.. naturally funny.. He left us too soon :(

[@rickyt5179]

Comedy legend! Rest In Peace Norm. “Ashes to ashes, stuff to stuff”

[@Vicegrips11]

Its amazing how he helped that Eget fellow. Really a wretched creature but that old chunk of coal had a heart of gold and by god he took adam from under that bridge in atlantic city and got him on track. ❤

[@RyanWinter-bg8mf]

Sorry to report I just paid egret 5$ under the queensboro bridge

[@matthewbond375]

Thanks for posting this. It's such a treat to hear some Norm that I haven't heard before. I miss the ole chunk of coal.

[@hunterrichardson9605]

I’ll never stop saying this on Norm clips but he was truly a genius

[@billding7073]

Norm was a treasure of truth, honesty and irony. He left us way to soon.

[@mookiemcdermot]

I was at this show. Norm is a legend. I'm glad I got to see him live before he passed.

[@Zoetropeification]

Was Norm's show at the casino?

[@mookiemcdermot]

@@Zoetropeification Yes. Hollywood Casino in Columbus OH

[@kyle2]

I miss him so much. No one else makes me smile like him.

[@nancyledbetter5645]

My favorite comedian that ever walked the earth! You never see where he's landing, and to be unfiltered like this is a beautiful quality comedy is missing today. Exactly why I don't watch any new SNL, only back when it was actually funny in the 90's. Comedy needs the counter culture, and the ability to say anything, otherwise it's not even comedy to me.

[@UberKrispy]

This was a treat to come across this by accident. Norm was one of the greats.

[@lilafrazer7373]

Rih dude...u got a special place in my heart for makin me smile when i was havin a hard time

[@ejdevo]

The greatest to ever do it

[@aaronreeder5753]

Truly. Never pandered. Not once.

[@ferise1]

Really not

[@deejaye2647]

Norm was my favorite. Always got the feeling he was one of us..

[@pointysidedown]

Are you a Canadian too?

[@T25de]

He’s a dog

[@wrenboy2726]

Are you a nightclub comic too?

[@commontater8630]

@@wrenboy2726 Are you?

[@Frank7489]

He was more like a god among us

[@TrusellaLouise-ng3pl]

This photo of him is beautiful. It’s a hard loss. People will continue to find him and appreciate him through the media like this. Thanks

[@diver4341]

There's no comedians like norm. Big fan of all the video on KZbin. Fearless guy. Unique thinker and trophy timing. Incredible.

[@jimbomorrison7133]

To know Norms comedy is to know Norm and not too many people know that. He was a blast! Miss ya buddy.

[@timp8843]

Thanksgiving 2022. Thank you Norm.

[@IgnorantMustacheStudios]

I never got to see him live. 😢 one of my favorite comedians. Probably Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun he played too. Perhaps Providence, RI or Boston area. So many times I could have potentially caught one of his tours. I’ll never stop kicking myself. Thank you for uploading this. I was laughing so hard! 😂😂😂

[@rush20236]

I love Norm - he was the Columbo of comedy

[@beatricefaria-clendinning8943]

I love that description!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🙏… So fitting… Love Norm… 🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@davidplumer8766]

That is a unique description, and very apt.

[@ChrisMan183]

Good comp for all of us middle aged fans to get. We liked Columbo back in the day for the same reasons we liked norm I think. The innocence and seemingly slow mindedness but seeing that spark behind the eyes that told you it was all just a game

[@FranssensM]

@@ChrisMan183I really liked Columbo. Still watch it on Sundays here in England. Oh, I like Norm too. You didn’t ask me, but I just wanted to share, after reading your comment.

[@toddhellyar4167]

Fucking hated Colombo, love Norm

[@MikeyWhoaOfficial]

“You can take a pig from a farm and onto a porno shoot, but you can’t take the porno shoot from the pig and give it back to the farm.” -Norm

[@williamclayton9566]

What does that even MEAN?

[@stoppls1709]

@@williamclayton9566 that's the point

[@padregrande523]

@@williamclayton9566 Why would a pig want to go back to some farm after he's slept with an attractive woman?

[@jimjoycewakfin]

@@williamclayton9566 if you have to be mean, say several things or all.

[@seanpurdom6380]

Sooooo much truth in this.

[@Brett101792]

I literally had to stop and shed a tear at how good the "it was 2 months ago but lets just say its today joke" was.

[@amw99]

"you're all right." -- love the homage to Rodney.

[@stellap.6664]

Thank you for the info in the description and this upload👍

[@chrisw3421]

Thank you for sharing... ur not gonna get this gold on any TV station

[@MrGhostBoxer]

I love Norm. We lost one of the best.

[@BluesBeforeBreakfast]

THE best

[@greatestytcommentator]

I never knew he was sick...

[@mindsigh4]

@@MrGhostBoxer yes, & Macdonald completely destroyed every trace of his own cancer, something that the most brilliant doctors cannot do for their patients.

[@decemberferret]

We also had the privilege of witnessing one of the best. Don't be too sad.

[@MrGhostBoxer]

@@decemberferret it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.

[@johhnyj8645]

thank you for posting going to enjoy this over the weekend

[@RANDOMNATION907]

Thank you for posting this.

[@christiananderson6761]

Never met him, only knew about him a few years before he passed, still feels like I lost a close friend

[@MattieBennett]

I’m going to put a link to this video in my will. Let it be known that listening to Norm made my life bearable.

[@arcarson1253]

I love how he opened like Rodney

[@jaimhaas5170]

Norm truly loved his mom. I don't think he ever had more respect for any other person.

[@djentile7773]

I love Norm's theology material. We will see him again in heaven.

[@nickkerinklio8239]

Still pray for his soul

[@Sam-um9nu]

@@nickkerinklio8239 nope, im too busy

[@bbbbbbb51]

@@nickkerinklio8239 he's dead bro.

[@nickkerinklio8239]

@@bbbbbbb51 the people dead to this life are alive in the next world. They can still be prayed for because the final judgement has not come yet

[@GregThrasherTechGuy]

Honestly, it's better than some gospel presentations I have heard in church.

[@justonemori]

WOw, I couldn't get tickets for this one and really regretted it. Thanks!

[@Sh0n0]

Uour welcom!

[@danielray8286]

In my opinion he never got the recognition that he deserved! We lost a brilliant minded scholar of literature and words! A one of a kind iconic comedian .R I. P. Norm.

[@chriswright8114]

he got all the recognition that he deserved and wanted. norm's comedy wasn't for everyone and he never tried to make it so. but he's at the top of the list for most comedians and that's all that matters.

[@CarharttCowboy]

Very well said

[@WKRP187]

Norm was a famous as Norm wanted to be.. Not as famous as the rest of us wanted to be

[@gochasingwaterfalls9970]

Dang, Norm was so close to getting through life without saying physiognomy.

[@themule137]

Well, that's something I think we can all strive for

[@Lopfff]

That's funny, just a couple days ago I saw a Norm MacDonald Live clip where he says the word, and of course he acts like he doesn't know how to pronounce it

[@andrasszabo1570]

He did in the Andy Dick episode!

[@Lopfff]

@@andrasszabo1570 Yes, that must be what I was referring to above. Norm was a damn philosopher, pretending he was a fool

[@deadfr0g]

Well great, I just blew MY chances of that by trying to read this f***in’ comment out loud. No idea if I pronounced it right or not, but I sure tried!

[@BurnDoubt]

The greatest comedic beat in history *is* by Norm. He was the master at sitting in the awkward silence, as the audience is wondering whether or not it just failed to get to get a punchline. Whenever someone mentions he never told anyone he was dying, we never knew about the cancer... I like to think of him smiling through our collective stunned silence, just waiting for us to laugh 😢 Rest In Peace, Norm 😂

[@justinc3120]

That's an interesting perspective. Laughing at everyone realizing that his punchline was always there just went over their head until the context punched them in the gut.

[@partridr]

I love Norm Thanks for posting

[@homeownerwithacombover]

Thanks so much for this!!

[@jerahmaya77]

What a treat! I didn't realize this existed. I'll miss Norm for the rest of my life. What an effortless comedy genius.

[@grunntalll]

Thanks this i great quality !

[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

Norm just rambling about nothing is still 100x funnier than most comics today

[@caretakerfochr3834]

This is funny as fuck. I thought I'd heard all his material but this is all new to me and its f'n brilliant. What a guy. What a loss to humanity.

[@ts4gv]

thank you Norm Shorts for posting a Norm Long

[@teeheeteeheeish]

Can’t believe he tied his battle with cancer

[@steveb4018]

What kind of cancer?

[@clearly-not-as-we-drew-this-up]

Although I haven't thrown myself out a window it's definitely harder to go on without him.

[@TobeyFairre7861]

I'm considering it more and more every day

[@Andrew-un4vs]

Amazing comedian. Even better ventriloquist

[@ScherrerMadness]

💀

[@wouldntyouliketoknow1477]

He was a terrible ventriloquist! He would always get into arguments with his puppets. He would lose most of the time too!

[@thomdrolet2624]

​@@wouldntyouliketoknow1477that puppet had some controversial ideas.

[@dennissalazar5866]

Two wrongs don't make a right.😅

[@user-vg2eg7oo5n]

That puppet talked alot like that fella Adam Eget.

[@lapseofclarity7472]

1:01:22 i was the guy who questioned if babies really were wonderful 😅😅 was such a great night

[@pointysidedown]

I thought he was going to side with you for a minute... Which made it funnier when he went against you. Classic norm, he played me like a fiddle!

[@Razsteroid]

crunge

[@daveestrada1997]

I was thinking that must be pretty cool. Having Norm riff on your thought like that. Esp. now that he's passed. Good memory? I'm guessing so. RIP Norm MacDonald.

[@folkblues4u]

Imagine yelling out something like that while a talent like Norm was on-stage... like anyone was there to hear you, or cares what YOUR take on anything is? Mr. Self-important thinks his little view on something is funny or relevant enough to interrupt NORM freaking MACDONALD. WOW, dude.

[@Razsteroid]

@@folkblues4u this guy's a real jerk

[@stargazer555]

I admire Norm, not only for his comedy, but how he cares for his family. Back in the day on 9/11, he walked through blood and bones in the streets of Manhattan trying to find his brother. Turns out he was in Northern Canada.

[@tomdarragh8692]

Best set I have ever heard. Comic genius.

[@probie2460]

Probably his best recorded set. He seemed very relaxed and had little trouble keeping the set flowing. I love Norm. Hope he's well in Heaven.

[@clark2491]

What do you mean in heaven?? He's dead??? I didn't even know he was sick!

[@shanebrowne4297]

So great to hear these jokes on front of an audience. Was so sad to watch him tell them into a camera on his own.

[@bigh7972]

I hope Rodney Dangerfield and Norm are in heaven cracking each other up. We miss you both very much.

[@teeheeteeheeish]

Either that or hell is hilarious

[@bigh7972]

@@teeheeteeheeish Did you ever see Norm on Comedians in Cars getting Coffee? He does this bit about the old television series Kodak? Hilarious….almost made Seinfeld fall out of the booth. Now that’s how you deliver a punchline….

[@nicolethain5405]

I heard that they're not getting along well at all

[@BrucknerMotet]

​@@bigh7972"... She was a nice girl. Mama's apple pie. The Fourth of July. .... SHE WAS A HOOKER!"

[@Jo-id9zm]

R.I.P. in Peace, homie

[@Seymour-Butts_666]

ATM machine

[@Paul71H]

13:10 - Norm's words of warning about internet pornography are right on the money. People laughed, but what he said here is not a joke; it's 100% true.

[@QuiteTheRhino]

That was the thing you took away from this?

[@Paul71H]

@@QuiteTheRhino It's the thing that I decided to comment on.

[@alexlacey694]

This set is from like 2 years ago lol

[@Paul71H]

@@alexlacey694 Considering that Norm died in 2021, yeah this would have to be from more than two years ago.

[@sfuture08]

So true. I feel like no one realizes yet just how damaging to mullllltiple generations it is and will be.

[@floppymacdougal7690]

My god that was some of the funniest shit I've ever heard. What a legend

[@TheAlStewartArchives]

What a treat, can't wait to listen to this, thank you!

[@bobs8005]

How was it?

[@paulrouhan7288]

I think he went off the idea, ​@@bobs8005. Like some people and Jesus 😂

[@Grindstaff09]

You mean there's sound too?

[@glideronthemoon]

"I think I would be hypnotized by his beautiful eyes" wouldnt we all, Norm, wouldnt we all.

[@TheLenderer]

RIP Norm... One of the Greatest Comedians of all time..!!

[@PatrickMHoey]

Only two years ago. I never want it to feel longer than that.

[@mikedesposito1981]

His delivery his voice everything about norm MacDonald Was like being a kid again listening with a smile and a warm feeling.There's no comedian that is Funnier authentic And fearless than Norm Macdonald, in my book.

[@joelglanton6531]

Damn he really spent a long time talking about his own death, knowing all the while that it was coming soon. What an absolute trip.

[@Subfightr]

We'll never forget you Norm ❤️

[@gregentclemory9285]

I love when a joke connects so personally. When I was 10 years old my mom took me to Hollywood, great choice. We walked up and there was a guy barfing on a star and I leaned over to read Bob Hope. I guess he was in a good spot

[@FugueStated]

Hey Norm, I got tickets to one of your next shows! I sure hope you're in Heaven because I'll be pretty disappointed if I end up in New Jersey.

[@johngoldsworthy7135]

THANK YOU!

[@michaelpalmer5351]

You and I are mortal, but Norm MacDonald will never die.

[@hamidious]

Awesome, thanks for the upload

[@kiershorey2706]

I'm only taking to myself here, but this set is gonna be a massive part of the doco/s coming our way. I wish the Dave/Dave/Conan/forget the other one video where they watched his last to-webcam recording were reacting to this instead.

[@anthonyjuarez7543]

It took me way too long to appreciate how smart he is. So funny and nonchalant.

[@brettpettinger9200]

That's the thing about truly great genious comedians. You can honestly make the comparison to a great athlete who doesn't need to bring attention to themselves. (Barry Sanders) is a great example of that analogy. The cream rises to the top!

[@markharmon4963]

Thank you Anthony. I feel the same.

[@brettpettinger9200]

Amazing how a great comedian is able to bring people together. If you study his comedy, there's a sparkle in his eye. Just like an ornery kid😂

[@Paige-hh2zp]

Sparkle sparkle. A master teacher killing it. 💖💓🙏

[@johnisaacdavey]

He came *this close* to making it through life without using the word "physiognomy".

[@colebyrnes7889]

"The spine of my campaign!" Goodness I love it. More political than I've ever heard him, but Norm still kept it apolitical. RIP GOAT

[@x_DEUS_VULT_x]

The steward bit was greatness.

[@Face2theScr33n]

One of my favorite things is that you can hear different people in the audience really get one joke or another. Norm!

[@JonathanStefaniak]

"I'm dumb compared to Bill Maher, obviously... who isn't? " Norm flew a joke right under the audience's radar.

[@fastlymaden]

Explain

[@motherteresa9127]

​@@fastlymadenwhat an amazing comment. You are either a genious or an idiot.

[@isaactoews9885]

@@fastlymadenmaybe I’m dumb but I don’t get it either

[@djsuspiria7064]

Norm has said that he does not like it when a comic’s aim is to be perceived as intelligent, instead of trying to make people laugh and to entertain. He spoke about Bill Maher as his chief example of a comic whose main goal is to be perceived as being smart. Norm’s own mental prowess dwarfed Maher’s and Norm preferred to play down his intelligence so as not to intimidate or exclude anyone. He didn’t even look down on Down’s Syndrome.

[@XxCorvette1xX]

@@isaactoews9885 Maher is a dumbass, he’s being sarcastic

[@zephyrleapold6796]

Damn wish I woulda tried harder to see him live. This had some of the best jokes I've ever heard him do, wow.

[@vangroover1903]

To fans of comedy it was amazing how long his career lasted.He never lost that amateur touch.

[@dainhelbert4983]

He approached every joke like the concept was novel to him. He never spoke down to the audience. Norm was the goddamn best

[@vangroover1903]

@@dainhelbert4983 It would be pretty hard for NM to find anybody to talk down to.

[@jedtrucker]

Thank you for this. However, the end is nearly inaudible

[@mikebruce4332]

Just found out about this guy. Can’t wait to follow his career!

[@alisonm.4892]

How are you going to do that? He died.

[@batchelerjr]

Thanks for sharing