Author Topic: The Norm Macdonald Thread Over Here (Read 139918 times)

Steven · « **Reply #30 on:** May 08, 2016, 10:31:45 PM »

Quote from: Sam on May 08, 2016, 10:10:33 PM

http://youtu.be/4HllYynybfw

This made me crack up, especially his 'oh no' at 54 seconds.

It's very hard to say why he's so damn funny.

Hah, "We were dirty Gypsies!"

"I'm a Gypsy for Godsake, I can say it? I can say the `G' word!"

up_the_hampipe · « **Reply #31 on:** May 08, 2016, 10:37:11 PM »

Norm claims to hate meta comedy but there's something very meta about his delivery. Like he's mocking comedy.

Steven · « **Reply #32 on:** May 08, 2016, 10:48:40 PM »

Quote from: up_the_hampipe on May 08, 2016, 10:37:11 PM

Norm claims to hate meta comedy but there's something very meta about his delivery. Like he's mocking comedy.

I don't think it's meta, though you could interpret it that way. I think Norm is incredibly shy and emotionally a bit of a mess I reckon, so when he's onstage or on TV he's constantly conflicted between his persona as a stand-up funny guy, and his own real self who would be petrified of being in front of that many people. It's almost like he's flitting from one to the other every few seconds, so it comes across as if he's questioning himself, constantly.

Also why Gilbert Gottfried is sort of similar, and shuts his eyes when he's onstage, because he's terrified.

Johnny Textface · « **Reply #33 on:** May 08, 2016, 10:59:55 PM »

Wait, what about the Mangrate?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnjQKZpmRC0

up_the_hampipe · « **Reply #34 on:** May 08, 2016, 11:14:33 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Textface on May 08, 2016, 10:59:55 PM

Wait, what about the Mangrate?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnjQKZpmRC0

"Again! Again..."

He's a unique talent.

grassbath · « **Reply #35 on:** May 11, 2016, 12:35:56 AM »

I rewatched the Mangrate part of the Swardson episode about five times. His randomly hoarse-voiced mispronunciation of 'cast i-ron' fucking kills me.

up_the_hampipe · « **Reply #36 on:** May 15, 2016, 04:01:27 PM »

Norm ruins Conan's attempts at local promos https://youtu.be/f-XoZuHEQk0

hedgehog90 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 15, 2016, 06:08:51 PM »

I've just been watching Norm videos on YouTube all day.
He is I think the funniest fucker alive. I don't often laugh just as hard when I hear the same joke for the umpteenth time, but Norm's delivery never grows old. He's such a great story teller too.
When is Norm MacDonald Live coming back? Please tell me it's soon, I'm just dying for some more Norm.

up_the_hampipe · « **Reply #38 on:** June 10, 2016, 07:01:17 PM »

Recent stand-up set from Norm on some TV show at Gotham Comedy Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3PpS8ZZouM

Great as ever. He could probably put a new stand-up special out every month.

Foggy Buntwhistle · « **Reply #39 on:** June 10, 2016, 09:13:11 PM »

He might be my favourite living human.

Compilation of Norm on various morning shows. Sorry if it's been posted before. I fucking love him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy75eydrgA4

hedgehog90 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 10, 2016, 09:35:33 PM »

His segments on Dennis Miller's radio show are among my favourite Norm moments. There's a 2 hour long compilation floating around on YouTube, it's great.
His ventriloquist bit in particular is hysterically funny. I've listened to it so many times and it always gets massive lols from me.

Also I recently found he was on Greg Fitzsimmons podcast for a 2 parter and it's pretty great. Thought I'd mention it as it's a bit rare. Might post the link later.

EDIT: Both eps here. He gatecrashes and takes over the entire show, the booked guest leaves soon after.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/thhondu3i2uod29/Norm.rar

hedgehog90 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 10, 2016, 11:58:55 PM »

Quote from: Foggy Buntwhistle on June 10, 2016, 09:13:11 PM

He might be my favourite living human.

Compilation of Norm on various morning shows. Sorry if it's been posted before. I fucking love him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy75eydrgA4

Hadn't seen this before.
Holy shit, I'm at the jelly roll bit. This is sublime!!!

Sam · « **Reply #42 on:** June 11, 2016, 09:10:30 AM »

I love that little pause and smirk he does after he says something drily preposterous.

Rolf Lundgren · « **Reply #43 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:53:57 PM »

There's been a lot of Norm uploaded to YouTube recently by people who look like spam accounts with bizarre names but I'm not complaining. Here's a compilation of calls with Dennis Miller that goes over 3 hours!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Ev38wpX04

Pdine · « **Reply #44 on:** June 17, 2016, 09:07:15 AM »

I think I was originally pointed to it from here but the Gilbert Gottfried episodes of the NM podcast are utterly fantastic.

up_the_hampipe · « **Reply #45 on:** June 17, 2016, 02:32:29 PM »

Quote from: Pdine on June 17, 2016, 09:07:15 AM

I think I was originally pointed to it from here but the Gilbert Gottfried episodes of the NM podcast are utterly fantastic.

"When there's something wrong in your neighbourhood, who ya gonna call?"

"MUHHHMEHMAHHH"

Dr Rock · « **Reply #46 on:** June 19, 2016, 07:55:38 AM »

Quote from: Rolf Lundgren on June 16, 2016, 10:53:57 PM

Here's a compilation of calls with Dennis Miller that goes over 3 hours!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Ev38wpX04

Laughing so hard at much of this - the ventriloquist stuff! - my sides are literally hurting.

hedgehog90 · « **Reply #47 on:** June 19, 2016, 06:16:10 PM »

Quote from: Dr Rock on June 19, 2016, 07:55:38 AM

Laughing so hard at much of this - the ventriloquist stuff! - my sides are literally hurting.

"Have you been drinking bathtub gin?"

hedgehog90 · « **Reply #48 on:** June 19, 2016, 06:24:52 PM »

"Listen Marge, that story about that dead son of yours, it's a bit of a yawner. I don't know if you've heard Lucy's story about uh, losing change on the bus this morning but uh, you might wanna take a few pointers."

hedgehog90 · « **Reply #49 on:** June 19, 2016, 06:57:50 PM »

A gif I made that encapsulates simply Norm's magic:

Sorry for spamming the thread.

mr. logic · « **Reply #50 on:** June 19, 2016, 11:13:04 PM »

To be honest, I tend to enjoy his podcasts despite the guests. It can't just be me that finds Gilbert insufferable?

Norm is the fucking man, though.

up_the_hampipe · « **Reply #51 on:** June 28, 2016, 11:59:26 PM »

Quote from: mr. logic on June 19, 2016, 11:13:04 PM

To be honest, I tend to enjoy his podcasts despite the guests. It can't just be me that finds Gilbert insufferable?

Norm is the fucking man, though.

I can see how Gilbert's voice and laughter can get grating, but generally he's quite brilliant.

On another note, I didn't realise Norm did such a great impression of Super Dave https://youtu.be/czg_mANOZYs?t=12m50s

Pdine · « **Reply #52 on:** June 29, 2016, 11:18:52 AM »

Quote from: mr. logic on June 19, 2016, 11:13:04 PM

To be honest, I tend to enjoy his podcasts despite the guests. It can't just be me that finds Gilbert insufferable?

Norm is the fucking man, though.

Gilbert's double bill was the best of them, in my opinion. A lot of it is comedian's comedian stuff though, which you either love or hate.

up_the_hampipe · « **Reply #53 on:** July 08, 2016, 05:18:04 PM »

Judging by tweets like this...

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Norm Macdonald ‏@normmacdonald 5h
@kipaddotta I was wondering if you would consider being a guest on my video podcast show?

...and several tweets to comedians asking to DM them, seems like he's bringing the show back.

But, on the other hand, he also tweeted this:

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Norm Macdonald ‏@normmacdonald Jul 5
@rickygervais Can't wait for Life on the Road, this generation's Spinal Tap. Must be very proud. Congratulations.

So he might just be going mental.

mr. logic · « **Reply #54 on:** July 08, 2016, 06:22:25 PM »

Norm seems incredibly popular thoughout the comedy world. Could easily see him getting genuine heavy hitters- Letterman, Murphy- to do the podcast. It's fantastic news because his podcast is very funny indeed.

lankyguy95 · « **Reply #55 on:** July 08, 2016, 06:59:52 PM »

No matter how many times I watch it, I always laugh at Norm's delivery of "9/11" here https://youtu.be/uL5ZX2nPNek?t=364

hedgehog90 · « **Reply #56 on:** July 08, 2016, 09:18:13 PM »

Quote from: lankyguy95 on July 08, 2016, 06:59:52 PM

No matter how many times I watch it, I always laugh at Norm's delivery of "9/11" here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL5ZX2nPNek?t=6m3s

I've played that clip so many times, shown it to others even.
I probably look mental obsessing over him as I do but he must be the funniest man alive.

Quote from: up_the_hampipe on July 08, 2016, 05:18:04 PM

Judging by tweets like this...
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Norm Macdonald ‏@normmacdonald 5h
@kipaddotta I was wondering if you would consider being a guest on my video podcast show?

...and several tweets to comedians asking to DM them, seems like he's bringing the show back.

Excellent news! It recently seemed like NML was never coming back.
I can't wait.

mr. logic · « **Reply #57 on:** July 08, 2016, 10:04:17 PM »

'It was.'

Mr Faineant · « **Reply #58 on:** July 09, 2016, 04:08:15 PM »

Rumor has it that there is a set of Tweets from Norm that were done during a flight that are hilarious. I'd like to read them, but find myself in the unfamiliar situation of not being able to locate them. Can anyone help me in my search?

lankyguy95 · « **Reply #59 on:** July 09, 2016, 09:36:45 PM »

I've watched the entirety of this video twice in the last twenty four hours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3IMdOguZaU

News:

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