Remembering Norm Macdonald

[@Groundedrootshealing]

Best description of Norm ever! "Feels like we lost a book that no one has a copy of". Ill tell you one thing I know for sure, the same reason everyone likes you is the same reason they liked Norm. Unpredictable and genuine, One of a kind!

[@Kyo-sanchez]

I have a copy of his book

[@cherrybombcoffee]

A lot of people don't get Norm. A lot of people also don't read

[@1009maple]

I agree 100%

[@rileybobbert6527]

that just means we lost a good writer

[@downinmylights]

That line hits.

[@randysimmons8684]

By not telling anyone that he had cancer, Norm did the most Norm thing ever. He made his death a punchline. "Dead? I didn't know he was sick."

[@andersmolden7149]

This!!! ❤️

[@sjtv6565]

He was a deeply closeted chemo patient

[@myflatlineconstruct]

I'm not sure if you are serious but I totally believe it. Maybe not his main intention but I'm sure he knew it would be a great posthumous joke.

[@sjtv6565]

@@myflatlineconstruct He told the joke on his podcast, but if you look it up on KZbin Norm was on a radio show years before he had cancer, saying that it's not heroic to announce to everybody that you have cancer. He was saying that the truly heroic thing would be to spare your family and everybody else the pain and suffer quietly.

[@johnmcword6464]

No they just were not friends why would he tell his business to shitty comics

[@vinm3630]

"Feels like you lost a book that you don’t have copies of."

[@azarules69]

Norm would've fucking loved that description, made me smile

[@thinmizzy365]

So good. And that is exactly what we have here. Sad face.

[@migsfire5912]

man, that's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard spoken in to existence.

[@JC-2020]

I paused the video at this moment, it hit so fucking hard

[@neuralbliss]

I was just about to quote the same phrase. Deep.

[@dirksavage1041]

"Losing a book nobody has copies of" damn Theo thats heavy man.

[@Namtucket]

That one hit hard

[@markbirmes2225]

That comment matches my thought that Norms brilliance was in the story, not the punchline.

[@MstrCoolClothing]

I’m working and listening to this and had to stop mid email to reflect , billy conforto smiling down from heaven

[@JeremySeanA]

Every joke seemed to come from the unexpected. Original in every way. There will never be another like Norm MacDonald. What a gift he was.

[@Marcelg13]

yeah its sad but true

[@NBAballToWalls]

Ive never gotten emotional when a celeb passes but with Norm, I still can't seem to shake it. It's as if losing Norm's extreme originality and his innocent, almost childlike attitude and outlook has left a crack in the earth that we are all staring at hoping it can be filled again. There will never be another like him.

[@JS-nr7te]

Why? Was he good at math or something?

[@jacobkobayashi5350]

@@JS-nr7te Yes actually he always talked about his favorite mathematical equation 9/11

[@AG-gy7qq]

Same here

[@AG-gy7qq]

Damn. I wonder where he got his ideas from

[@ryanh-c7i]

Same. Everytime I see a Norm tribute video it reminds me of that tragedy.

[@Billy_Carter]

"Alotta dudes in Boston have restraining orders" That part was the most touching tribute to Norm, ever.

[@adnanoruc8696]

Hell yeah

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

Even Black Golden Gerry shed a trou- I mean a tear

[@Joes35]

Talking out of his ass like usual. Theo doesn’t hold a candle to norm

[@ginoprimo5605]

I am your 100th Like after 3 years 😊

[@nickgabis874]

"I'm sorry Mr. Macdonald" Almost got tears when hearing it. This just shows the type of respect he commanded

[@JoelSquire85]

Norm carried himself in a way that we wish we all could.

[@scottsmith6602]

Yup. He was special! Loved that man

[@scottsmith6602]

Norm was super smart. But he didn't mouth off about it. Just that kind of guy

[@drumplayer21085]

It feels like your losing a book that no body has copies of..... Not going to lie...this made tear up. It's applicable to this and more.

[@harriporter8044]

This was a great tribute to Norm and described him perfectly. Theo has a way with words, man

[@Kyo-sanchez]

Norm Macdonald wrote a book. Why is everybody getting all gay about this description of norm?

[@WexyFlex]

Theo, I love you brother...... not only because you're you, but also because you loved Norm. Greatness recognizes greatness👍🏼

[@NexusCapital]

I loved his takes on Christianity and philosophy in the later part of his life. He was an incredible man.

[@RickHawkDavison]

Agreed, still in shock. I'm thankful he was Christian. God bless.

[@ronnyofthenorthsky595]

But I had an issue with him Over that.......why did he used to get offended over his religion? For a guy who used to poke fun everywhere.......to anyone....... even making fun of other Religions, did he ever made jokes about his own religion? Am I wrong ?

[@ronnyofthenorthsky595]

@Michael Vorhis that's my question....... Toleration. You should not call yourself a Comedian, who calls out every human kind on earth, but get's offended whenever it comes on your Own Beliefs.......cause at the end, he came in to that business to make Jokes right? But you can't take jokes on that? That's Hypocrisy.

[@APAL880]

@@ronnyofthenorthsky595 Jokes about Christianity are all over the place and all played out.

[@baizawai]

@@ronnyofthenorthsky595 I just think he thought the jokes were boring.

[@Tantaliz3Halo]

Theo should do a podcast for himself for when he dies, only because when Theo dies I need Theo to explain it to me.

[@Ivan.Wright]

I keep having this feeling something like that will be released from norm. But I think that's just a wish from me so I can get a sense of goodbye from him. Kinda sad when I think about it

[@6kine6tic67]

Well fingers crossed that wont be anytime soon 😰

[@georgewashington5746]

@@6kine6tic67 dam bruh we all gonna die and can’t stop it fk I don’t want to die

[@6kine6tic67]

@@georgewashington5746 hey man according to science energy never dies. So whether or not you believe in heaven ( i dont) the afterlife will br trippy. I hope you live a long and prosperous life!

[@georgewashington5746]

@@6kine6tic67 thx Man U too

[@NBAballToWalls]

"Losing a book that no one has a copy of"... That line got me and perfectly describes what losing Norm feels like. Well done

[@dominion6666]

Nothing greater than hearing some of my favorite people utter the words "I have a great Norm story"

[@motleysue8171]

“Love me a Norm story.” ~Dennis Miller 🥰

[@madorsey077]

I think Norm said it best, check out his Larry King interview, “there’s only 10 funny people in the world at one time”. We just lost 2 or 3 of them with Norm.

[@lethalphenomenon6061]

Still feel that way?

[@theCelticDragon1]

Norm and Sean Lock in such a short time frame.

[@loopybahamas672]

@@lethalphenomenon6061 he posted it a day ago. What would make him change his mind?

[@lethalphenomenon6061]

@@loopybahamas672 look up Norm impersonating Larry King and let me know if you still feel that way.

[@nshea3286]

​@@lethalphenomenon6061 Norm mocking Larry was Hilarious kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXKZk5RqaL2ohck

[@Christopher-dn3ll]

RIP Norm, the funniest man that ever walked the face of the earth imo. I loved that dude. Theo, I hope you can carry on in your career like he did- that dgaf attitude and commitment to comedy. You are now my favorite living comedian

[@zack_iam]

Wow, heavy statement. made me realize Theo is now my favorite living comedian as well.

[@patrickfoster4586]

Yes, Norm held that title for me between Chris Farley's death and his own. Chris Farley was hands down the man for his all too brief career. Norm took the crown after Chris's passing and held it until week before last. Theo has it now.

[@shamooel]

Very rarely if ever do I leave a comment on a KZbin clip, this is a fantastic tribute Theo. Norm is my most cherished comedian and Theo you have his his same style of jarring humour. Still consider myself young at 27 and norm is the first famous personality that had really hurt me when hearing about his passing. We will never get another. RIP norm and thankyou Theo.

[@Zsuluap]

Norms passing still makes me cry. But im just happy that it happened and that i got to experience something so pure and beautifull. He is more than a legend. he is Norm. there is nothing like him and there will be nothing like him ever. Love ya Norm

[@buzzaldrin6985]

Norm has always been my personal favorite. I've watched all his stuff hundreds of times and will continue to do so whenever I need a lift. I hope he's at peace and still laughing and enjoying himself up there.

[@HintOfLogic]

I'd been on a four year long binge of Norms vids. I've seen everything out there multiple times and I agree, his interviews on morning talkshows (especially the View) were some of his best work. Your memoir to Norm is the most accurate and poetic anyone's done. You really got him... it shows!

[@notsoberoveranalyzer8264]

Both Norm & Theo seem to represent Patrice O’Neal’s “Good and bad jokes, jokes you like/hate all come from the same place.” standing up for various people, trying to point out intention is key.

[@adog231231]

It feels like you’re losing a book that nobody has copies of. I love you Theo thanks for being you! Gang

[@JStraight160lbs]

So well put.

[@PokeCactus]

Holy shit man… when I heard him say that.. I felt it so deeply :/

[@adog231231]

@@JStraight160lbs Thanks man!

[@adog231231]

@@PokeCactus Same man cut deep.

[@Kyo-sanchez]

Norm Macdonald wrote a book

[@joen5512]

Man it’s been awhile now and losing him still is heavy on me. :Side note, I really think Theo has the absolute best descriptions for people. When he said he’s like a book that no one has the copy too, I teared up out of no where, cause it was just that heavy when my mind processed it. Norm was one of three people I’ve ever discovered that woke something up in me, just by the way he spoke and his perception on life. “A God shaped hole in your heart” will never ever leave me.

[@HeyImDateMike]

First time I've shed a tear seeing one of my favorite celebs pass. Still hasn't sunk in, *I didnt even know he was sick!*

[@kyleallen1858]

Same. Norm, Chris Farley and Tupac have been the only celebs I've really been distraught about

[@supernautzero]

ive felt like this with Ronnie James Dio, but man, the punch was 10 times more hard. I really want to stop feelibg like this and its been 2 weeks. This is rough.

[@felipefellop9878]

Paul Newman told me you never really get over it

[@Katt-v._.v]

@@felipefellop9878 😆👏🏼

[@Charlieboy2680]

Norm Macdonald was one of a kind, i remember watching him on weekend update on SNL when i was a kid , he always made me laugh. This world needs more Norm Macdonalds ..

[@lukefish7562]

Literally watching Norm on Netflix when this popped up. My two favorite comedians. Norm for along time and Theo for years now. So grateful for both of them. RIP Norm.

[@SIX6SIXer]

"Like you just lost a book nobody has copies of..." 👆 Best description of how we all feel about losing Norm.

[@Kyo-sanchez]

Norm Macdonald wrote a book

[@SIX6SIXer]

@@Kyo-sanchez ive read it.

[@Bumbaclartios]

“losing a book nobody had copies of” is a great line from this video, but i think “some humor is a maze” is an even better slice of thought from theo if you know what he’s talking about. anyone can tell norm was a great comic, but if you sit and think about how smart the man was with comedy, it’ll buckle your knees. he had the ability to know what you were going to say to him and knew just how to play you before you even entered the room

[@andrewh5138]

“humor is a maze between the comedian and the world” may be the best sentence I’ve ever heard from Theo and one of the best descriptions of comedy I’ve ever heard in my life.

[@Synochra]

Both are great lines but the maze one was especially profound. One way I'd describe Norm as is 'enigmatic' and his comedy was a way to draw you into his...realm, perhaps? His version of reality. You're intrigued and delve deeper and deeper, trying to figure out what he's all about and in the process he just captivates you. It is indeed very much like a maze.

[@Bumbaclartios]

@@Synochra very much agree, to me norm has that thing that i notice a lot in great musicians. that brilliance in simplicity where what you’re hearing is so good, so original- yet /right there/ at the same time, and you’re wondering how nobody had hit on that wavelength up to that point if that makes sense

[@bobvylan7215]

Norms death is odd in so many ways. I wondered what his fascination was with people's responses his last few years. He used to always have a joke or two that didnt matter to him, and he would drop them just to get responses, and you could see him childishly love the responses he gets. His epic Clinton bit on the View where he kept goading those women into shrieking Karenisms, was a great example of how he enjoyed the response he was getting, not necessarily what he was saying. His last 6 years or so, a whole ton of jokes seemed specifically designed to elicit responses. His look at people after he told a joke would change. He would tell it, and immediately look to who hes trying to get a response from, and just smile until he gets the response. Him getting Adam Eget to ask people where they got their ideas from is another great example of that. He's always smiling before they even respond to Adam. Then you find out he's been fighting a draw with cancer, and you begin to understand his fascination with people's responses as of late. The YT Big Comedy Live thing they did, and he brought Hitler into the Samberg interview, and Samberg continued the joke, you saw Norm light up. That literally made his day that Samberg didn't stop going. You literally watched an SNL guy earn respect from an alum. On the spot. The only silver lining is that alot of people are finding out now about how genius Norm was. Just how good he was. The shroud over that silver, is that he never got to see his impact. Never fully saw how many of us he affected. And in a sad, sad way, I think thats what makes Norm so special. Had he known the impact, or the pity, or the well wishes through his struggle, he couldn't have remained the guy he was. His comedy alone wouldn't allow it. As much as it hurts me, I also feel he went out in the most Norm way possible.

[@michaelmeara6776]

I 100% agree and now that you say that I believe he had that whole bit planned out and played it off like a general on the spot transition it’s mind boggling the lengths he went to make us laugh

[@jmeds94]

"It's a funny thing. Not funny haha like a Woody Allen movie, but funny strange like a Woody Allen marriage..."

[@JS-nr7te]

You said it friend. Norm was and is very loved and will be missed by all of us who got to enjoy his art. It hurts to think that he's no longer on this earth with us. But he lives on in the way he made us feel. That's what I remember most about him when I think of him. I feel like I'm in on the joke.

[@Mdautkreix]

this comment. loved that Samberg moment

[@jasonnightingale644]

I love your comment man. I can tell you’re a big fan. I really got into norm only about two years ago but I’ve seen everything multiple times. That yt thing was norm’s playground. He was getting the right reactions from the right people. That barfyman362 bit is my favourite part. I even like how the host girl was not having fun at all. Rip to the 🐐 .

[@trenboloneytony7609]

Sometimes I feel like Theo just says certain things to see how they sound coming out of his mouth 😂

[@neuralbliss]

That so true.

[@jzen1455]

stream of. consciousness

[@jzen1455]

it’s awesome how Theo just lets it all out with non-sequiters, grammatical errors, wrong names, etc.

[@sauravVocals]

@@jzen1455 yeah that's called conversation.

[@NoahOD_22]

@@maxbauer1633 For the first part of your comment, I thought you were genuinely correcting him on the fact that Theo’s not having a conversation since he’s alone lol. This has to be one of the best executed Norm references I’ve ever seen 😂

[@thegreatsoriano3349]

“Humor is a maze, between them and the world” Sometimes Theo says some really profound shit and I don’t know if he intends to or it just comes out that way but it’s just so true call

[@Xoilen]

Theo talking about how Norm was a rare type of comedian, he was, but Theo is as well. In being funny naturally. Not having to try

[@LLlap]

Norm constantly honed his craft. It is a sign of true mastery that you think that it comes naturally.

[@inwardpod]

While they are very different, Theo certainly has the same level of unbelievable uniqueness as Norm. The world will never have another Norm, and the world is lucky to have Theo. Theo is one of the greatest, kindest people, like norm was, and likely doesn’t even know it.

[@jacobsmith15]

He’s kind?

[@jzen1455]

agreed. Norm MacDonald operated with a labyrinth while Theo operates with a maze. Both are highly convoluted and unique in their own comedic ways.

[@mdougf]

Theo is nowhere near Norm's level of greatness, but yes I agree that uniqueness-wise, Theo does have that. And maybe has the potential to be anywhere near the comedian that Norm was. Norm was the greatest of all time. I love Theo tho

[@inwardpod]

@@mdougf Theo has another 20 years to get to norm’s age and experience level, I have faith he will achieve a similar height in pure-self comedy

[@inwardpod]

@@jacobsmith15 personal reports from people who knew norm always include him being unbelievably kind. Theo is kind in the smallest by how he shared himself and his hardships with any who want to listen, giving them another, funnier perspective on a lot.

[@EpicFlavoredMan]

" Losing a book nobody has copies of......." Couldn't be said or written better than that notion directly from the heart. Damn. #RIPNORM

[@Kyo-sanchez]

Norm Macdonald wrote a book

[@floresaza253]

When a comedian can set up another comedian, you know they're on another level. That's greatness.

[@weedybars1165]

Dude, it's clear that Theo was inspired by Norm. Not knowing where the punchline will land. Often, people fall silent when their idols pass...props to Theo.

[@Joes35]

Lol this hack doesn’t hold a candle to norm

[@trashcantacos]

​@@Joes35At least he's genuine though, he's a good dude. Can't say the same about a bunch of those pretentious/douchy LA comedians these days.

[@Joes35]

@@trashcantacos he’s not genuine at all. His whole persona is fake, his accent is fake. Idk, most of those LA comedians suck too tbh

[@Officer_Main69]

“I love you Adam, I’m sorry you lost your buddy” I’m crying

[@dangerous8333]

Theo, Norm MacDonald was my hero. I see Norm in you. I was hoping you would do this. Thanks bro.

[@ChunkOcoal]

Love Theo even more for doing this. Norm to me is the greatest comedian to ever do it, and in a way I think Theo is a lot like Norm in that he is very unique. RIP Norm

[@grizzlywhisker]

Norm was such a legendary guy, truly one of a kind and there will never be another like him.

[@jodyrossi4219]

Good perspective on Norm MacDonald. He was so awesome. He was a Christian which is great. He's with Jesus. He had a rough life but he become a classic God bless

[@smithwesson3771]

I’ve been waiting on Theo to address this sad moment as most of us… I was hoping norm and Theo would make a pod cast it would have been something magical…rip norm… 😢…keep up the good work Theo your a special one aswell my brother gang gang

[@mandel12]

Beautiful insight into comedy at the end there Theo! Thats an original thought, and I think you're right. I think Norm's maze was so unique, and it had trap doors, mirrors all sorts of tricks in it, some classic tricks, some you never seen before. Norm was a guy who looked at the world and saw funny, but he also looked inside and saw funny, and he had the skills to share his funny with us all.

[@keitharmstrong5393]

Blessed to have seen Norm in my Life... He stood up for the poor and left behind...stepped on authority.. Especially when they were in the wrong... God Bless, Norm...

[@CactussJackk]

Norm wanted to be remembered as what we all saw over the last 40 years, not him sick and dying of cancer what a man

[@derrikferguson3219]

Hell yeah Theo. You’re a real one and this is a great expression of the excellence that is Norm.

[@OvaltineJenkinsFx]

When he asked you about the hotties, he actually had two jokes queued up; One for if you said yes, and one for if you said no. Imagine the gold if you had said no.

[@LE0NSKA]

did he tell that story somewhere or how do you know?

[@YewrinePish]

@@LE0NSKA watch Norm on Conan, and watch carefully. He would set people up for jokes without them realizing it, and he was QUICK. There's no way he would set Theo up without having at least two options. Some guys give you just one option. Not that guy.

[@Morgan-ws1ng]

@@YewrinePish TWO OPTIONS !!!!

[@prodgleo]

@@LE0NSKA you know he got 2 options by watching him, hes a comical genius. Always has a joke set up for any situation. Quick witted, doubtful he wouldnt. Or so the germans would have us believe

[@kftc1980]

I think we are supposed to guess the second joke. Who wants to go first?

[@Velocimackerel]

"Lotta dudes in Boston have restraining orders, that's what I'm sayin'." This fuckin' guy, lol...

[@mdougf]

OF COURSE my man Theo has an awesome tribute for Norm (real recognise real, funny recognise funny). THANK YOU FOR THIS BRO. Norm was my favorite comedian of all time, and more than that, one of my favorite people of all time period. RIP King Normy

[@dungeon-wn4gw]

Louis CK used to be my favorite stand up ever. Then I found Norm. And I think that really opened my eyes, you know how you think you know the best, because thats all you know? Being introduced to Norm and his style of comedy really changed what I thought was even possible. Watching him kind of exposed the fatal flaw in Louis CK's comedy which is that it is way too methodical, every second of his acr feels planned. This is a problem with alot of other stand ups. With Norm it was the opposite, you felt like he was just speaking off the dome, he was a natural. Every time I try to explain how special Norm is, I can never do it. Even before his death I had this problem. I would literally become speechless trying to articulate how special Norm is.

[@Absurdword]

Louis ck is brilliant but very formulated. Norm was a true free thinker and just a different kind of intelligence combined with a shrewd understanding of himself, other people, the world and more.

[@dungeon-wn4gw]

@@Absurdword I agree that Louis is brilliant. Still one of the best.

[@johndelaney5173]

Both are hilarious and have made me laugh my ass off

[@modelchanger1332]

Yeah, Norm and Louis CK share the first place in my book, but Norm is a bit more distinguished since his style is intangible, whereas Louis's style is achievable through hard work. So Norm kinda gets the first place because of that

[@DoctorSess]

Just different approaches. Louis is still one of the GOATs. Norm was The Natural though that’s for sure.

[@madorsey077]

Norm was testing you Theo, you didn’t pass. LOL.

[@ButtermilkChicken617]

Patrice O'Neal and Norm Macdonald, two books we'll never get again. Last of a lost era.

[@christophergenovese9010]

Like losing a book no one has a copy of. Goddamn, Theo, that was deep.

[@Kyo-sanchez]

Norm wrote a book though

[@Kyo-sanchez]

You should buy his book and read it

[@meli6181]

Two legends with loads of integrity. Love Theo dishing on the View. The “elites” try to silence the greats. But look who’s beloved and who isn’t. Love your tribute Theo, thank you 🙏. Norm was/is my fave. Rest in peace and eternal power, Norm 🙌 💓✨

[@gilligan80]

Two legends..... TWO LEGENDS.... I know who one of them is... but who's the other one....ha

[@pizzagateisreal]

Pretty hot aren't you?

[@FlatironFootwear]

My brother has something like 20 Norm jokes memorized (his classic long ones with ridiculously dumb punchlines) and it’s so so sad to know that the genius mind behind them is gone 🥺 we will miss you Norm!

[@aimeerebecca1]

Your brother is beautiful.

[@GolfTool]

Dirty Johnny is by far my favorite “long” Norm joke. The journey he takes you on is as hysterical as the punchline.

[@aaamandabear]

sometimes theo hits the nail right on the head better than anyone could when it comes to describing certain things. thank you theo. i couldn’t find the right words myself.

[@double_d_8885]

Theo: You know what I'm saying. Me: Do I? No, no I surely don't but I love it.

[@brian666belcher1975]

Well done. The more I learn about this Theo Von fella, the more I like him. I wonder if he owns a dog house? 🤔

[@zack_iam]

Dude has like 10 doghouses.

[@johnm.5913]

I own.adoghouse, but i bought one since i am a deeply closeted gay man.

[@dbsti3006]

Theo owns a doghouse. He ain't one of them gays man.

[@evannina2681]

I’ve never heard atella doghouse before, what is that?

[@ktat01]

I’ve been recently seeing Norm getting cancer as a blessing... Now hear me out. The material and interviews/discussions that were brought out of him were some of the most beautiful, thought provoking, and hilarious antidotes I’ve had the privilege to hear/see. It made his material have much more substance then if he never got sick and ruminated on these topics. I value Norms comedy as much as I value his overall outlook and philosophy on life. I just wish Norm would’ve made a last video or just anything to give closure. But that’s just the selfish side of me cause it hurts, and feels like someone I loved was taken so abruptly. I’m definitely going to miss this guy as long as I’m alive, and no doubt I’ll pass on his genius to whomever will listen.

[@JS-nr7te]

Why? Was he good at math or something?

[@bikepacker9850]

Theo is soooo fucken smart.... "Like losing a book no-one has a copy of"

[@terenceflynn5125]

From “it feels like we lost a book nobody has copies of” to “then the kids come and they’re spitting in each others mouths, spitting in each others eyes, eating those lama dogs”. Theo, you’re a true wordsmith. A rollercoaster of vocabulary, the tallest, fastest one thats ever been built.

[@michaelegan5581]

I used to love Norm Macdonald. I still do, but i used to too.

[@greendaleforever]

Two of the greatest, stupid. Threw in a little Patrice for ya haha

[@YoungstownDead]

Dude. Your comedy is just what I need. Just filterless. :chefskiss: my man.

[@supernautzero]

The first week after Norm's death, I really felt depressed, I was really pissed off and sad, crying and laughing at the same time, listening to his podcast and watching his videos while homeworking and, this kind of deep analysis of him with a simple and fast look at his genius, brought me back this feeling of "we've lost a precious land that havent been digged enough to discover all of its resources that would make us all wealthy and happier", that is equals to the phrase "we've lost a book that nobody has copies of". Im still heartbroken and its even idiotic feeling like this for someone that I didnt know. I just want to stop feeling this way. I really missed Norm, and I know, its stupid and even wrong.

[@boddy862001]

I feel you. I don't know what this is. I've been binge watching Norm before and after his death and now not a day goes by without rewatching a couple of Norm videos. If I stumble upon something I haven't seen yet, I'm happy as a kid. Still can't believe I feel sad, depressed he's gone after almost two weeks already. I guess that's just the Norm effect...

[@zack_iam]

Bro, you nailed it. It's been hard. I've never mourned a celebrity death before. But losing Norm so unexpectedly... Feels like losing your favorite uncle. I think it's because we had this dude, this off the cuff, wonderful, hilarious, deep and shallow man. His opinions and world view just made sense. In a world that makes no sense at all. It's been rough man, but it feels better that I'm not alone.

[@billyblim1213]

Listen to his audiobook if you haven't.

[@caseyseeger1628]

I definitely feel you too. I have never mourned a celebrity death before so I found myself thinking the same way you did, that it was stupid for me to be mourning someone I had never even met. But, after seeing so many similar comments from people, it just shows the deep impact that Norm had on so many people. It's hard to think that we aren't going to be blessed with anymore of his incredibly funny & unique humor. Such an unbelievably talented & intelligent human being. There will never be another Norm. ❤

[@supernautzero]

I just found this clip again after watching Norm for another night. I'm crying while I'm reading my own words. I really really miss Norm.

[@EDDIEROSSI77]

We lost a great mind.. a great human being ... it’s like he mocked reality and always said what I was thinking absolutely fearless and no f**** were ever given!

[@simonlomax757]

The news of Norm MacDonald’s death felt Like a gut punch. Last time felt bad about a celebrity death was gandolfini in 2013. For anyone who is on a Norm binge listen to his spots on Dennis Millers show. Brilliant

[@mohammedaldosari1903]

Woah that was such a truthful statement...like the lose of a book....

[@Songbirdofourgeneration]

Norm videos on KZbin got me through some time in the dark arts. His humor turned around many a rough nights. Love that ol chunk of coal.

[@24749ersrock]

This is one of the best tributes to norm I have seen. Very genuine and hilarious.

[@benlikebike]

I love you theo, you're a vulnerable performer sometimes, and thats a pretty hard place to go to. Norm had that in him too. Fierce Vulnerability.

[@samholder196]

this is one of the better tributes. thanks, theo

[@richardsagrit7153]

Norm makes me so proud to be Canadian. Americans often find it hard to imagine us Canadians as being anything but the friendly apologetic people with stale personalities. Norm, Jim Carey, Mike Myers. These are guys who show how much life and humour we have. I wish you could all meet my dad he’s one of the funniest people you’d ever meet and were from London, Ontario a super random place just like Norm was from Quebec City. Can you believe that means Norm was almost certainly fluent in French? I often am envious of America you guys have a lot of awesome shit but Norm is someone who makes me realize being Canadian ain’t so bad.

[@oklahomasooner7686]

These were wonderful words, Theo. We look at you the way you looked at Norm. You’re a one of a kind my man!

[@mrkrabs3023]

“I’m black guyin” lmfao i will always love you Theo

[@gypdarin1458]

Thank you man. Theo i love you for this. Norm is my favorite standup.

[@zack_iam]

losing Norm has been hard. There's no two ways about it. But there's hope on the horizon with Theo and Mark Normand. And any young cat that Norm inspires from now until eternity....

[@clare5687]

Feels like you lost a book that you don’t have copies of. That hit hard.

[@kylemcmillan9650]

Norm MacDonald would have been the greatest cranky old man we've ever had. God, his passing has reminded me of that tragedy..

[@ericbrucker]

The book analogy is such a lovely way of explaining Norm.

[@richiezombie531]

Norm was the definition of admirable.

[@ixadoodler8865]

Her: What kind of weird shit are you listening to ?? Me: It's not weird Theo: Some thick kids just double-lamadogging over there

[@williamdunlop8191]

some of the best descriptions of Norm Awesome RIP will always miss you Norm but we have youtube vids forever when I am feeling down

[@yossarian1633]

Thank you Theo!

[@baileybowman2449]

He was so intelligent he could say ANYTHING. He’d wrap it in a joke that sometimes the politically correct (snobby, liberal, Hollywood type, etc.) or whoever he was targeting didn’t get. But when they did, it was framed in such a genius way, either they’d sound wrong for disagreeing or he was just undeniably correct. I’d love to know if this is just the way his mind worked or if he thought “this really bugs me, but I’m not allowed to say this anymore🙄 so… ” would he then work backwards from this point and build the joke so he could say what he wanted to but cleverly look like he could be on either side of an issue, or one of the many genius methods he used? I specifically loved when he’d be talking to snobby Hollywood elites who would underestimated Norm. His brilliance allowed him to tell jokes that went so far above their heads either they’d just look lost or they’d think he was bombing when in fact it was them 😂

[@connorlowis4774]

When some lady on his podcast was grandstanding about caring about the muslims unfair stereotypes norm responded with: “My worst fear… is that some Arabic terrorist organization, would get its hands on a dirty bomb, and blow it up over a major metropolitan area, killing tens of millions, and that the blowback from that towards Muslims would be so terrible.

[@markbauer3937]

Norm's chillin with Farley up in heaven now...just waiting for the family to all come back home

[@cotdd]

norm is legend status. thanks for sharing the story!

[@ericgordon672]

Norm Macdonald once said that you know the setup can be the punchline that is brilliant how many comedians can pull that off

[@thebra]

Still can't believe Norm is gone. Such a genius.

[@Pigeoning]

The saddest thing is that no matter how prolific Norm was he could never have met the demand we all had for his genius.

[@ripdajacker23]

And that was the genius of Norm. He never cared or desired to meet public demand. He was the epitome of “living your life for you”

[@paulcunnane4]

Well said.

[@yoostburg]

We can only imagine how much material he had that we'll never hear.

[@michaelmeara6776]

@@yoostburg man I wish they could do some pop smoke post homunous release shit can you imagine he recorded a special before he died and had it in the chamber to be put out lol one can wish

[@yoostburg]

@@michaelmeara6776 I hope it's like a Frank Zappa situation, he released 62 albums in his lifetime, and 57 more have been released posthumously by his family trust (119 albums!). They just kept finding music he had recorded but never released.

[@xXCoreyAllenBaileyXx]

Only Theo Von could make jokes in the middle of a memorial and not have the jokes make the memorial less serious and ALSO not have the memorial make the jokes less funny. Theo and Norm were cut from the same cloth and that's why they are my go-to on a bad day.

[@JonnyDIY]

Norrrrmmm 💕

[@SyntheticSensei5150]

Hey theo, love from Oregon brother gang! Stay up and stick around man

[@corbindallas1954]

The maze thing really hit me hard. Great explanation Theo, you're an expert level orator to say the least.

[@pqlr8763]

Beautiful story. And I loved the analogy about the book. Extremely on point.

[@stephenmillward3641]

The stuff at the end about norms comedy maze was insightful and 100% correct 👏🏻

[@ook428]

I feel like it was losing someone special that I was just getting to know & they died to young. He will be a legend among Tracy O'Neill, Chris Farley, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix & John Lennon just to name a few of the few. Rest in heaven Norm.

[@birgirkarl]

We miss Norm and he really is the lost original. It seems as the heavy hit of his death, has induced an industry-wide depression. Your dearest relative you never had.

[@lewiepostalone8776]

Theo. To me. As a human. The way you talk(minus the canadian nasaly accent) is so much in the footsteps of norm, not particularly topic wise, but how you make your sentances flow, your expression, the thought process and your delivery and how you make me feel and think is only matched by norm. Ive said this elsewhere but you may be the only one who can manifest that mac energy son. Gang gang baby vatos locos

[@shucksful]

Funny thing is, I wonder if Theo realizes that HE is actually just as original and priceless, as Norm

[@Jaikay1]

100%, just made a comment similar to this.

[@isaacjensen-large7666]

Man I'm really liking these metaphors. Books and mazes trying to describe someones built-in nature

[@williambarnes3021]

I love how that Zoo metaphor just went off the rails and fizzled away 😆