The LEGENDARY Trolling of Anthony Jeselnik

[@Kensei076]

Norm was never funny. Never. He just had a weird way of talking but was NEVER funny.

[@TyisG]

Most people would disagree with you

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Let me ask you this @Kensei076, do you own a doghouse?

[@Kensei076]

Really? Don't have any jokes of yourself to tell? Instead of using his jokes why not write some of your own and then come back to me @@TheComedyHistorian

[@Kensei076]

I don't care for most peoples opinions. @@TyisG

[@Clj67102]

@@Kensei076Only care to deal yours out to no one who asked. Lol😂 How wise.

[@RGarcia007]

Norm has a long history of when being told to do something he’ll automatically do the opposite. 😂😂😂

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Absolutely

[@thinkingofyouto1]

Norm did not forget he made a conscious decision to fuck with him like that and it’s even funnier for the both of them and us

[@nota_verygood_huntingchannel]

What came to my mind was the movie theatre drive-by mooning from dirty work. Because Norm agrees with Artie's plan then switches at the last minute to screw him over in a funny prank way. And not because I got to see Artie's plump delicious ass.

[@lkyuvsad]

Bob Saget roast all over again. Very Norm.

[@johndcoffee632]

"He's one of the greaats" is absolute genius. Norm believed the exact opposite of that, but thought it would be funny if he was a super nice guy instead after Jeselnik crapped all over him and made him look bad for his own amusement.

[@WCDavis-cl7si]

2 of the best, for sure. And to you Nate Roscoe; thanks for giving a good full story as a fan of both performers. Liked and subbed.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thanks for watching brother, I’m glad you liked it

[@scottish333]

The subtle Norm references sprinkled in are very well done and appreciated

[@not_emerald]

very much

[@AndySalinger33]

There were some real deep cuts. Or so the Germans would have us believe. 🫡

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed them my friend ❤️

[@sunnyj210]

They get me every time!

[@T25de]

Woofwoof

[@nathancutter19]

Norm was certainly THE Professor of Logic.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

The deeply closeted Professor of Logic

[@aaronloewen8718]

from the University of Science

[@Tedanson]

@@TheComedyHistorianyou mean he doesn’t own a dog house?

[@MahkyVmedia1]

Logic? He believed the Bible! Logic lol

[@Tedanson]

@@MahkyVmedia1 argh c'mon man

[@erickincaid9779]

There is a zero percent chance Norm forgot, and his turnabout was comedy gold. Hilarious, and genius. I'm a huge fan of Jeselnik as well, so it's hard for me to believe he doesn't get the joke.

[@jrollinsbass]

norm had bits that went on for years before the punchline. no way he forgot. he set that cancer joke up and told no one.

[@winstondurden4427]

Nate: As a lifelong Norm fan- this is great- please keep making content. Also, Serious Question: where do get your ideas from?

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thank you for the kind words! Also, I get my ideas from Ralph’s. Let me ask you a question, how did you come up with that question?

[@winstondurden4427]

@NateRoscoe I thought of it while I was drinking with Uncle Terry- spoiler: that night did not end well.

[@placebojesus5652]

@winstondurden4427 Ahhh, well then you must’ve fucked with him.

[@comedy-and-cabaret]

@@TheComedyHistorianAny particular Ralph's?

[@johnthomas8731]

great question!

[@needfoolthings]

"...and Norm, he told this girl" is the moment where the punchline started and I blew coke out of my nose.

[@burpreynolds]

noon is the perfect time for some nose beers

[@TheComedyHistorian]

😂😂😂

[@Llamakkuh]

You’re supposed to snort coke in, not out.

[@008rane]

Not the right way to do coke, my guy.

[@Fracking2319]

I forgot how savage Norm was

[@Snyder9e]

yeah he was a real jerk.

[@planetchopurcockoff]

@@Snyder9ewhat

[@Snyder9e]

@@planetchopurcockoff An odd looking duck

[@LongWeiner-x9y]

Especially if you're oj

[@RickNasty42069YOLO]

@@LongWeiner-x9y I couldn't be OJ. The world class athlete who rushed for over 11,000 yards in his career and broke 2k once in a single season. That's impressive. Also, I didn't murder anyone!

[@terrygreene4166]

If you’re a fan of Norm Macdonald, please do me a favour and contact the Mark Twain Award for American Comedy and ask that he be awarded this prize. Whose who in comedy have won this award with the exception of Norm. This means Richard Pryor, Bob Newhart, Jon Stewart, Dave Chappell, Lorne Michael’s etc.

[@juancarlo888]

Hell yeah! Let's do it

[@mikemorrison5232]

He probably wouldn't even show up.

[@danwiberg8537]

THANK YOU! I've been saying this for years.

[@needfoolthings]

Bummer that Norm, now immaterial, can't own a doghouse anymore.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Sadly 😔

[@chrisbarrett8377]

Hes a deeply closeted alive person

[@Sharkey1021]

I’ve never heard this whole story! Only parts of it and I’ve watched damn near everything about norm and even the interview where jeselnik heard about norms passing live on air. You’re awesome bro! Thank you

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thank you brother, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and learned something from it ❤️

[@thetrevorglassman]

Man the things I'd do to get my hands on that footage....sad that probably of the best comedic moments of all time won't be seen

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Same

[@willashland4597]

Jeselnik not realizing that Norm had played him is what makes Norm one of the greats while Jeselnik is just a very good comedian.

[@BeersAndBeatsPDX]

I wouldn't even consider him a good comedian. He's not much more than forced edge Lord material.

[@daniel_dumile]

"Considering that Norm is now taking a dirt nap there is no way to confirm-" lmao

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed that lol, thanks for watching brother

[@JohnMarler]

Norm would approve of this joke 😂

[@caybokotze6044]

Good God, Larry

[@VichyAlways]

I met Anthony like 6-7 years ago and he was really cool. Wish he was on more stuff now

[@TheComedyHistorian]

I’ve heard he’s very cool, and I agree. Can’t wait to see his hour when it drops

[@ghostduster1]

You are hilarious, sir. Please continue being finny in these videos.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

You got it brother, thanks for the kind words ❤️

[@stevenburris8854]

Norm doesn't go along with the plan...his infamous roast performance

[@Andrew-gk6bn]

I think Norm heard Anthonys scheme and thought this is lame, and said thats a great idea. Then just made Jeslelnik look like an idiot lol classic Norm.

[@UmbreonBoi88]

That was definitely on purpose he didn't forget 🤣🤣🤣 Norm totally played him like a fiddle that sly fox 🦊 Awesome video! Liked 👍 and subscribed!

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@capital5901]

Norm is laughing at us right now looking up and pointing

[@NateLinehan666]

Looking UP? lol

[@capital5901]

whoa whoa buddy lets not speak ill of the dead now@@NateLinehan666

[@matthewsilfer2010]

Because he's in hell, you're welcome

[@knaz7468]

The irony is your analogy missed an obvious mark ... "if i were a betting man like NORM"! Glad I found your channel love your topics. Binge mode engaged.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Hey man, thanks for watching haha glad you liked that! I have a video about Norm and Oj coming out today - stay tuned!

[@pauljosepharcher]

This was well put together, thanks man

[@TheComedyHistorian]

@@pauljosepharcher thanks brother, glad you enjoyed it

[@digitalphoenix72]

Interesting way to find a video topic! Definitely ensures you won't be repeating other people's videos. I dig it!

[@dyoung1998]

Dude this is fantastic, you're sneaking in little Norm MacDonald inside jokes throughout the video... Or at least that's what the Germans would have you believe!

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thanks Man, I’m trying my best to be a good German unlike that one guy - SKRANKLY KRANKLY!

[@dyoung1998]

@@TheComedyHistorian You know, the more I learn about that guy, the more I don’t care for him.

[@comedy-and-cabaret]

7:00 Lol randomly being hostile to some and not to others is typical Norm-master-level-trolling. And nicely sprinkled references, Mr. Roscoe, you're truly a scholar and a gentleman!

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thank you brother I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@pbobaggins6904]

hahaha i definitely think norm knew. what a legend. good vid keep it up 👍 ❤

[@MrNemoYo]

Shame all that will probably never be seen. I think they're both top tier comedians. I can really see now, how Norm influenced him. It all fits. I can totally picture Norm doing Anthony's "Grandma/bible/gofunkyoself" joke.

[@michael-4k4000]

This was done all for publicity. What a crock of you know what. Just sitting around picking my nose and trying not to eat those tasty free treats.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Yeah we’ll probably never get to see it sadly

[@MrNemoYo]

@@TheComedyHistorian Probably... But you've triggered me to try find it, fella... If I do, you get the scoop! That'd be comedy gold. I was waitin for the bit where he said they became friends... cos IMO they have a similar viewpoint on stuff. But I gotta say... It's debatable whether Norm really did befriend him... He's not a twot but he stick to his guns, once he's taken a stance. i.e. OJ! haha

[@Clj67102]

I think the funniest thing about Norm is how much he wasn't trolling… Don't Get me wrong, Norm trolled, but what was/is often described as him trolling is him actually expressing himself and his views. Norm could verbally best most people in a room if he turned it on. There is a lot of cope regarding what Norm had to say quite often and without mincing his words, it being him “trolling”. Norm had many very honest and revealing moments to those who watched with open eyes. The man reveled in verbally besting a particular type of person.

[@MrNemoYo]

@@Clj67102 Well put, buddy... Calling him a troll is, IMO, a fine line. He pushed buttons out of his personal views, and IMO, civilised views. That's why I say it's not so easy to class that as trolling? Also his mincing words, I think, were deliberate, mostly. His overstretched gags, for sometimes an obvious punchline, tickled me a lot (and his three favourite hosts (Letterman, Conan and of course, Dennis Miller (who was a joy to watch as he admired). Case and point... "Do you have a dog?"... or "You have $3x with ONE goat". Classic stretches! ✌

[@Apollocoaus]

Got him good. Jeselnik is still the man. Excited for this next special.

[@Apollocoaus]

JRVP

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Likewise ❤️

[@Splashus_Klay]

​@@Apollocoaus Junior Vice President

[@gray2juan]

This made me think about Grandads friend pranking him from beyond the grave in that Airplanes episode of the Boondocks 😂😂

[@not_emerald]

Jeselnik always did look kind of deeply closeted to me... On another note, on the comedian making Bible jokes, I think Norm gave him actually great advice. The more familiar with the Bible, the funnier it can be, take a look at Ari Shaffir's Jew, my favorite special in years.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

I’d agree with you on that

[@davestraughan]

Love this bud. Legends

[@michael-4k4000]

AJ is like the worst of the worst. Even Andrew Schaub is a better comedian and a scholar and a gentleman….. Dicey, Dicey!!!!

[@blipniskis]

I love any Norm story. So glad to catch this one.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Heck yeah brother, plenty more where that came from if you subscribe tot he channel ❤️

[@Joshua-xe7rm]

I did enjoy your video sir, thank you.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Glad you loved it brother ❤️

[@TimothyTimPSP]

That was great. Thanks for the video.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

@@TimothyTimPSP glad you enjoyed it Tim!

[@TimothyTimPSP]

@@TheComedyHistorian Keep up the good work. Can you do one on Steve Martin and Martin Short?

[@NateLinehan666]

"As a fan of both of these comedians, this story is an incredibly humorous one." The story is a fan of both comedians.

[@HarrisonPudding]

Norm fans: we know what he did to Jeselnik--IT WAS EPIC! I don't know if Anthony was just coping or was really unaware that Norm was going to do this from the start. When Anthony tells the interviewer about his idea he pitched to Norm for Larry King, I knew immediately that Norm would find a way to sabotage it because he loved layered comedy in his bones. Thanks, Nate!

[@TheComedyHistorian]

@@HarrisonPudding thank you Harrison 🙏 if you’re a big Norm fan I have a present for you in about two hours, stay tuned ❤️

[@HarrisonPudding]

@@TheComedyHistorian Thank you! I look forward to it, Nate.

[@sky1luv793]

'I didn't like them hugs.' LMAO 😅

[@Fluoride_Jones]

Haha! Yeah, there's no way that Norm forgot their deal. That's 1,000,000% Norm. The master of the swerve! The man got genuine glee out of creating chaos. He could've played the Joker -- would've been perfect. 😁

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Hey man, thanks for watching again! Glad you enjoyed the video. Norm was absolutely in charge of this haha, he knew what he was doing

[@takmak710]

8:09 out of all the subtle Norm allusions/references, this was my favorite. Especially because Larry King was mentioned earlier, and he said "dirt nap" to Norm on Norm's podcast.

[@virgildavid2439]

Another perfect take on how brilliant our favorite deeply closeted old chunk of coal really was.....phenomenal job Nate!✌😀👍

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thank you Virgil, I appreciate the kind words ❤️

[@alexpollock6932]

Why does nobody know when Norm was trolling them? Joe Rogan still doesn’t realize that Norm smoking in the airport was a joke

[@glenneric1]

Trolling is disrespecting. You're not going to appreciate someone disrespecting you unless you are already their friend.

[@jrglatham]

Great vid. Thankyou for sharing.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@GreenFoodMan]

That was a great story! Thank you

[@toddhouchin3252]

No, he's a good man.

[@dessertstorm7476]

A real meeting of the mind

[@lionbear7706]

Norm knew exactly what he was doing and this just proves that it was comic gold...i wish we could see it all but hearing about it just strengthens my belief and love the two of them more...its an honor to be trolled by Norm! im sure Anthony knows this ...dis agree? name one time Norm wasnt literally the most intelligent comic in the room.

[@jonnydaly3939]

I used to like Anthony's stuff. Then he advocated for certain comedians getting cancelled like Legion Of Skanks for their dark material and as we all know, hypocrisy is the worst crime

[@systemofadownsyndrome7715]

When did he do that?

[@TheComedyHistorian]

I still like him as a comedian, but yes his comments towards LOS, sharing that Seth Simons article, and his comments on Shane when he was fired from SNL surely did disappoint me a bit

[@snowman9642]

Let’s be real, Anthony made a comment, didn’t think he too much of it. LOS cried for so long, Tim Dillion had chimed in. And the high school drama eventually went away.

[@jauger99]

I was an audience member for the season of last comic standing where Anthony hosted and Norm was a judge. It's a shame that they didn't tape the breaks between filming, because the banter between the two of them was pure gold.

[@MEDIOCRATES_222]

Same here man And same thing for Pat and Oswalt trashing Chappelle too

[@forgottenalex]

imagine having your idol prank you into saying you hate your idol multiple times on tv.

[@shitpostheavy]

Those slight norm esque references in this is gold

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed it brother ❤️

[@chilledpee]

I subscribed when you said 'Dirt Nap'

[@cuahuristmastreemoc9888]

dude. all the little easter eggs in the script for this? thank you.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

You’re welcome brother, glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@cliff2267]

There will never be another Norm! He was underated by a lot of people. However most comics recognized his brilliance.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

@@cliff2267 he was truly one of a kind

[@thesimulation9651]

Great work as always Nate ✌️

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thank you my friend ❤️

[@jameswatson7409]

Norm was a comedic genius. He definitely set Anthony up.

[@Ohboycommentsection]

Good god, I love how the best comedians are so damn good at entertaining themselves and their colleagues and if they happen to make us laymen laugh, it's a bonus.

[@jasperdoggydude]

heard anthony tell this story live a few months ago, was super cool

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Same here man, it was super funny the way he told it. Can’t wait to see his new special

[@captaindropkik]

it had to be a joke, the way it makes them both look was perfect for both of them, it's too perfect to be an accident

[@nathaninostroza7655]

Classic Norm. Anthony s the who forgot who was dealing with. Plain and simple.

[@spinapex2469]

Wow yes. Great story. Thank you.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Absolutely, glad you enjoyed it!

[@steveg1961]

"dirt nap" Great expression. Not used often - which is exactly as it should be.

[@kingraisin]

This was great! Subscribed! 🏆

[@theodorerooseveltsantlers270]

Norm's troll of David Koechner was also great.

[@johnthomas8731]

Norm said he wouldn't say anything bad about his friends when referring to his performance on the Bob Saget roast. That he didn't say anything bad about AJ means they were friends.

[@roel.vinckens]

Who has those rushes ?! Let's have them out ! Also some pure Norm MacDonald the way he played Anthony ! But let's not forget that playing the character we love to hate and hate to love is Anthony 's forte... Love both of'em. But not equally.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Same here, glad you enjoyed the video brother ❤️

[@simonscott1121]

Norm never forgot a thing. He was a genius in a world of intellectual light-weights.

[@JeffPalasek-cw2hv]

Norm & Jeselnik are my two favourite comedians of all time. I can't say who is the best. I'm biased in favour of Norm because I grew up on him. But whatever. It's not a competition. Norm is Norm, and Anthony is Anthony, and I am SO glad they decided to do comedy, because I don't have their comedic talent. I can't make myself laugh the way THEY can make me laugh.

[@EJK2099]

I got to hear this story from Anthony himself on watching his great standup

[@TheComedyHistorian]

@@EJK2099 you’ll love it. He talks about it at the end of his new set if you go see him live

[@JonasKris-o5o]

Dave Letterman said: “ You’ll be hard pressed to find a comedian AS good as Norm McDonald, and you certainly WON’T find a better comedian than Norm McDonald”. Which is saying Norm was the best . And I think Dave Letterman is a qualified judge

[@TheComedyHistorian]

@@JonasKris-o5o spot on observation from Letterman per usual

[@WhatMeeWorrry]

The comedy roast of Bob Saget showed Norm's character. This seems oddly similar, except Bob was truly Norm's friend.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Making a video on that very soon. I love that roast

[@Channingz]

Everytime I watch Norm content, I think he's still alive... Aaah WHAT A JIP!..

[@briansinger5258]

I had a dream last night that 100% comfirmed that norm was trolling.

[@Jasonlords]

I think they "agreed to trash each other" like Norm agreed to tale the phone call on the view... If there was actually any conversation about it.

[@scottlathrop66]

New Jeselnik special coming to Netflix November 26

[@TheComedyHistorian]

@@scottlathrop66 love to hear that! Big fan of his

[@matthewramirez8319]

8:11 😂😂😂 caught me off guard but good one

[@jchen1023]

I love norm so much that I thumbs up this video, in spite of you. Just to be clear.

[@stratplus]

In tonight's show in Amsterdam, Anthony said it was Norm's idea to trash each other on Larry King. "Trust me, Anthony, it'll be funny!"

[@TrojanJoe1]

Anytime I hear “dirt nap” I immediately think of Halo 3 lmao

[@sambamstewart]

Alternate theory: Norm 'double crossed' Anthony. Norm knew Anthony's trashing of the show would be funny and good publicity. Norm also thought that crossing Anthony and not going in on the diss would be funny too (I think it is). Finally, Norm also knew that publicly praising Anthony would actually mean a lot to Anthony. I'm convinced that Norm was always doing a bit, eg. 'Women can't do comedy'. IMO the only exception to this is when he got touchy about Christianity.

[@azzastube9220]

love hearing new stuff about norm, this is so him too

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed the video ❤️

[@TheYodaman22]

Norm just setup the typical comical duo act of One Happy/Positive and the other Grumpy/Angry/Sad. Thats the two masks, one smiling, the other frowning, the contrast is what makes the comedy

[@drugsmcsnortington]

Saw him in November he was fu©kin hilarious...

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Me too, I really enjoyed his set and especially him reflecting on this experience working with Normie.

[@WildPrimitiveSkills]

great video

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thank you 🙏

[@filipurbi]

DIRT NAP??? i didnt even know he was sick

[@cBodhi]

Dope vid!

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@youngjoerogan]

incredible video man - you are my favorite comedy youtube channel by far! Anthony Jeselnik is a legend hahaha

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thank you Jenner ❤️

[@layups]

Deeply closeted doghouse owner here

[@TheComedyHistorian]

😂🤣😂

[@DarwinCromwell]

Did you just tell me you loved me?

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Yeah I did, not need to be gay about it

[@DarwinCromwell]

@@TheComedyHistorianplatonic kisses only

[@FloydMaxwell]

Thanks. Never heard of Anthony Jeselnik. Probably never will again.

[@abemartinez9623]

Lmao the Rogansphere has ruined comedy for me for at least another 5 years

[@Paul-qy9bb]

You are cheating yourself. Anthony is a master comedian.

[@sole__doubt]

@@abemartinez9623 Jeselnik isnt in any way connected to Rogan and his crew.

[@sole__doubt]

@@Paul-qy9bb He such a good comedy writer he had the world convinced for a little while that Amy Shumer was funny. Then we found out she was taking credit for Jeselniks work.

[@treasonabledoubt7251]

That's a shame! He has some of the best writing of any comedians working today.

[@GoodForYou4504]

Norm knew exactly what he was doing. 😂 Anf for every time the man was trolling just remember the goodbye to Letterman and Conan's gift basket... it might smell! Lmao. He was just playing bad because it was fun!

[@spaceantelope1]

You’re good at this

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thank you my friend, I’ll keep at it ❤️

[@Heywoodjablome1964]

I didn’t know I could love Norm anymore

[@TheComedyHistorian]

He’s so easy to love

[@itskyyuuuu]

Anthony is my favorite stand up act and has been for several years. He is incredible on stage.

[@Sterlingforsyth]

If only we could see these "unreleased clips"

[@thefuturist8864]

Anthony looks more and more like WWE’s ‘Edge’ (or AEW’s ‘Adam Copeland’ if you prefer) with every passing year.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

@@thefuturist8864 haha why is that so true

[@Piggyn]

Norm wasn't laughing backstage at Larry King because of what Anthony said. Norm was laughing at what he was about to say.

[@rakshithm1257]

I like this narrator!

[@TheComedyHistorian]

@@rakshithm1257 hey, thank you!

[@Tobikoyum7]

No one could out play Norm. He was an original.

[@iulia1690]

Norm did not forget, he had him! That settles it who was funnier, not that it was a question. I can't believe I didn't know about this.

[@iulia1690]

Great video!

[@TheComedyHistorian]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@olabashanda]

Can we find the lost Norm MacDonald footage?

[@raxino774]

"norm: I don't think the Bible joke is uh Brave at all" Anthony listening!