Norm was a big part of Nick's life. I heard that when Nick first moved to LA, he met Norm at some shady diner. Norm showed him around town and was a good friend. Norm than invited Nick to his first Hollywood party, really crazy party he said. "Lot's a drinkin, lots a dancing, lots a fornicating." Nick was shocked, an actually Hollywood party. "What should I wear?" Nick asked Norm. Nick was a bit nervous ya see. "I don't give a damn, it's just gonna be us two."
Just like with the gun bit! That's a big reason I loved Norm. Every joke felt like it was just for himself and if we were lucky enough to find it funny as well, we got to go along for the ride
it wasnt a bit... he thought telling everyone he had cancer was kinda burdening and askin for sympathy of which he thought was bullshit. He was an old school dude - wanted to be a man when men were men.
Oh, he knew. When Richard Pryor makes a guest appearance in your TV show, Don Rickles shows up in your comedy film and you’re actual buddies with Rodney Dangerfield, at some point it dawns on you that you’re one of the best.
@@Buckaroo_Banzai47 I disagree. I think it did matter, but he just didn’t show it. He wasn’t going to change to be liked, but I think he still wanted to be liked. It’s a common thread with comedians, otherwise they wouldn’t put themselves through so much hell to get stage time.
Norm's always been one of my favorite comics, but this Reno story has solidified him as the GOAT to me. He realizes his friend is messing with him about moving to Reno, so he decides to just lean into it. Even calls him up later to be like, "so, when we moving to Reno?" Nick's like, "Norm, I'm not moving to reno, it was a joke." So what does Norm do, knowing he's probably not got long. Confide in a mutual acquaintance how much he's looking forward to moving to Reno with Nick, on the off chance they'll bring it up after he's gone.
I think he was everyone’s family member in a way. I mean, it doesn’t matter the year, that man was in the mainstream for as long as anyone can remember. Whether it was his early SNL days, to his recurring character on The Middle, or his stint as Col. Sanders, Norm always popped in in our lives every little bit, and every interaction with him always left you just feeling good. Like you’d just seen a dear uncle, sometimes out of the blue. Norm just had that relatability and familial demeanor in a way that truly makes him feel like a family member. I really can’t think of another “celebrity” who I feel that same bond with than Norm, and like so many other family members his death was unexpected and made me really value all that he gave. One of a kind.
Same. I just quietly introduced some Norm bits to family members a few years ago, and he quickly became our favorite comedian. When he died we all called each other to break the news, like if a family member died.
I'm 41 years old and never in my life had I ever shed a tear when hearing about the death of a celebrity. Norms passing changed that. It feels like we've just witnessed the extinction of a beautiful species of animal of which only one specimen is known to have ever existed. We miss you Norm. Always will. ❤️
"I walked through blood and bones on the streets of Manhattan" paired with Nick Swardson trying not to laugh into his coffee cup is one of my favorite clips of anything ever. I laugh my ass off every time I watch it.
I also love the Man-Grate commercial and Norm asks Nick: Your father is alive? and Nick says no. And then Norm: FAUUUCKKKK! that bit always makes me laugh my ass off.
@@Kaspisify and I think it’s with Andy Dick where he keeps asking about family members like “and is she dead?” Yeah “Jesus is anyone in your family alive?” His ignorance of standard boundaries was just plain hilarious in a world where everybody’s afraid to get canceled anymore
So I’m only 5”6 135. My wife and I had the pleasure of hanging out with Mr McDonald in Vegas. He looked at my wife and said, SO, What’s it like Fu$&@“! A 14 yr old boy? What a guy! I’ll cherish the half hr we spent with him for life, he truly was a wonderful human being. We love and miss you Norm.
He does a great Norm impression. Sometimes when I’m watching some of his old stuff on snl I forget he’s dead. And hearing that Reno story, good lord. Rest In Peace to the great Norm Macdonald.
That's how big of a guy Norm Macdonald is, 2 months later and still relevant. Never met him, but definitely one of those guys that when they pass, no one can fill that void accept that person, an original, lost book as Theo has once said. When Norm passed, I watched more Norm videos and stand up than I have ever watched in my lifetime of Norm. God bless him.
Theo and Nick are having the same problem we're all having. It's almost impossible to tell a good Norm story, because 99% of Norm's funny came from his odd/unique delivery. I'll get into the middle of telling a friend about something I saw Norm do and I'll just end up saying "you gotta see this on You Tube" RIP Norm
Yeah I tried to do a couple of his jokes before when I was in a position where a particular topic came up that reminded me of one, but I bombed because I'm no comedian and a lot of his material requires his trademark delivery for it to land.
i fucking cried, i was driving with my GF and was listening to XM and they were playing his sanfran set and i was telling her how great he was then they said "remembering norm" and i was just like nooooooooooooooooooooo. i got a little teary eyed and i felt stupid cause i didnt know him but i loved knowing he was breathing the same air at the same time as me
I cried too. Only time I cried over a celebrity. It took two weeks after he was gone but I actually fucking sobbed. I felt kind of stupid too. It’s not as if I knew him personally. And it wasn’t as if I was watching his work all the time. But then I’d see something he was in, or hear his voice over work, and remember just how much I loved his work. It was comforting knowing he was THERE.
Whenever I get a bout of depression or PTSD or whatever you want to call it and I can barely get out of bed I just RUclips old norm McDonald clips and it cheers me right up. RIP professor
Crazy to think Norm was battling Cancer on his own for an entire decade & didn't tell anyone. That is one tough human being, he would rather make people laugh than make them sad that he was sick
I'm still convinced that Norm lost the Weekend Update gig and later quit SNL because of his constant shitting on the Clintons and not because of OJ. The Simpson case was being widely joked about and OJ mocked on the Tonight Show and Late Show, but Conan and Leno weren't fired.
I'm at work and started crying when Nick explained how Norm was excited to move to Reno with him... It's the precious little moments ike that that make you miss your friends even more...
Thank God this is the age of the internet and content keeps popping up. Almost keeps him alive. So many people, me included, say that his death was the only time the death of a total stranger made them so sad.
It’s been announced he recorded a secret one off last lil special ( it’s just him and a mic he never got to film the polished finished version as he passed ) it will be on Netflix as part of a doc at the end of this month
Norm was a deity level troll, and his best trolls are with people whom he knew didn't know were being trolled by him. And, this includes Nick and the retiring to Reno idea. And, Lori Jo, whether Norm put her up to it or not, is trolling Nick on Norm's behalf from beyond the grave, without Nick having clued in yet.
I agree. I think Norm purposely sent that message about Reno out there for the reason we are witnessing now. So that Nick would talk about it as if Norm was serious about it. Its genius on another level.
@@VangeliRock Ridiculous. You people are like those radio jockeys that thought Norm was doing a fucking bit. The guy was just this sweet. Why is this so hard for you guys to grasp this?
I knew Swardson and Norm were good friends. I’d heard Nick tell stories over the years. To think even he didn’t know Norm was dying is just bonkers. RIP, Norm.
He had cancer lord knows how much pain he was going through. I don’t blame him for being on painkillers if he was. My brother passed from leukemia, and he couldn’t bare it without painkillers!
Dear God how I loved that man! Norm was funny as hell but there was just something so special about him. I'm sad he's no longer with us but I'm grateful he's no longer in any more pain. He's in a much better place than we are 🙏❤️
He had moments where he was just insightful & genuine though. Like on certain topics or when he complimented someone. When he gave compliments, he dropped the facade because he wanted it to be clear that what he was saying was from the heart. He was a wise man.
One thing I loved about Norm is that he never made fun of his friends when others expected him to. His bit on the Bob Saget roast was genius. If someone expected Norm to perform a different way, he did the opposite. Every single time. From the roast, to the Iowa State Fair, to his podcast and show. Even when Spade had him on his show and they wanted him to blast OJ and he refused to do it and claimed he was only guilty of being the “greatest man to ever carry a football.” One thing I did notice was that he LOVED Nick. On his podcast and show they had him on and he was so good. Norm loved Nick and you can tell it was mutual. Norm is my #1 comedian of all time. Yes that’s subjective, I love Carlin, and Pryor and Chappell and I really like Theo. But no one could get me laughing like Norm. The best of the best.
Walters saying "YOU'RE supposed to be FUNNY!!" and not even realizing that the vast majority of the world would watch this and think it's one of the funniest things to EVER happen on The View, honestly just makes it that much funnier!!! So good!! Norm was 1of a kind, un- fuk with-able, gold standard comedians to ever bless this earth with his unique brand of humor. I don't really look up to celebrities like pop stars or actors , but there are a handful of comedic geniuses out there that I'll be genuinely sad to see go. He was at the top of that list and the world is a slightly less pleasant place to be in his absence.
not only did she not realize that, she didn't care !...basically told Norm to "stay in his lane"...."don't create trouble now, funnny man ! do your job !"
I got to meet him 1 time in a casino. He was so nice and talked to me for over a half hour and didn't mind me asking questions. He lost and I won a whole $200. He got up and said "at least you won some toilet paper" and hugged me as we both laughed as he walked away ❤️
@@gingerbaker_toad696 dude I'm not some norm fan boy, I'm just telling you that I smell bullshit in this guys story. Watch it again with an open mind and you might spot it as well.
@@BristolMatt i would say most hollywood friendships are very surface level as well and i dont believe Norm really would have moved somewhere because of Nick Swardson.. 🤣 But to just deny any kind of friendship between the two isnt right either Because we all know what the most valuable ship really is
@@BristolMatt you must be really young and not know who Nick is.😂 he has been rolling with Adam Sandlers crew for quite a while. He's in like 20 Adam Sandler movies. He doesn't need to lie about being friends with another comedian, you ding dong.😂
A couple years back I worked at a nightclub in Vegas doing security and I was posted at Nicks table on the dance floor. Towards the middle of the night he was up on the platform where the dancers do their sets. At one point he stopped dancing, looked directly at me, smiled, ate his cigarette and dove like he was crowd surfing a bunch of ghosts and belly flopped the dance floor. 😆 He instantly got up from the ground and kept dancing. 🤣 It was hilarious!
Can't even put into words how much Norm meant to me. Had the same reaction as Nick. Buddy posted it into our group chat and I just started sobbing. You were one of a kind Norm and I'll miss ya forever.
The clip from The View demonstrated that Norm is hero. His calculated disruption of the The View's format transcends comedy. Norm was an honest soul and a generous showman. One of a kind.
They claim to be half journalists, but they were just being aggressive partisans. Norm said he didn't intend to do the Clinton bit, but they brought it on themselves.
That 'The View' interview is legend. I was watching it in real time. He had a short lived sitcom on ABC. That's why they had him on. He just tore the couch cushions up and scattered them all over the room. They didn't know what to do with him. "Let's talk about football!" "No, let's talk about MANslaughter!" lol RIP, Norm. They broke the mold.
I deeply respect norm for his commitment to himself. There's a solitude in committing to long jokes that will only be understood later on, or even after your death. His ability to be him fully and truthfully always is so commendable. I miss him and hope wherever he is he's better off.
Man, all those guys (Spade, Sandler, Norm, Nick) - all legends. I hate that I’m just now coming around to Norm. Should have given this guy a binge watch long ago!
Norm is hands down my favorite comic. His style of stand up and his delivery is absolutely hilarious to me. I wish I could have had a chance to see him live.
bit.ly/theovonclips
Getting that early hitter here in NC this morning.
I'm drinking that Liquid Death Mountain Water this morning too. I'm upstairs!
@@beastmerc84 wow I'm drinking tap water WOOOOOOOOOO
@@dystopiaisutopia There's nothing wrong with that buddy. You have a lovely day now.
More interviews and story’s about norm please. Get Dennis Miller on ASAP
I was so sad to hear about Norm’s death. It reminded me of that tragedy.
I didn’t even know he was sick.
huh? wah? Oh yeah, yeah...
9 11...
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@erdnasiul87 don't laugh at 9-11..
@@andrewtregoning I walked through blood and bones to find my brother...
He was in the north of Portugal
Norm had the biggest balls for going on the view and calling the clintons murderers
Amen!
I thought it was a matter of record
Yeah, only bad part is the whole part where he praises bush lmao. Only norm moment I thinks aged particularly poor
@@Gentleman_And_ScholarNah that was the best part, go look up his story about why he endorsed Bush
the cia got his ass with a fuckin poisonned umbrella tip or whatever the thing is
That moving to Reno story broke my heart. He truly was a gentle soul.
Norm just wanted to gamble.
@@sam_s_
Haha! I just realized that this was probably his major motivation to move there with Nick.
Norm was a big part of Nick's life. I heard that when Nick first moved to LA, he met Norm at some shady diner. Norm showed him around town and was a good friend. Norm than invited Nick to his first Hollywood party, really crazy party he said. "Lot's a drinkin, lots a dancing, lots a fornicating." Nick was shocked, an actually Hollywood party. "What should I wear?" Nick asked Norm. Nick was a bit nervous ya see. "I don't give a damn, it's just gonna be us two."
@@nehemiah3691 🤣🤣🤣
For sure. Norm seemed to be a genuine person indeed.
You have to admire his commitment to a bit, he set up the "I didn't even know he was sick" bit while battling cancer
Just like with the gun bit! That's a big reason I loved Norm. Every joke felt like it was just for himself and if we were lucky enough to find it funny as well, we got to go along for the ride
it wasnt a bit... he thought telling everyone he had cancer was kinda burdening and askin for sympathy of which he thought was bullshit. He was an old school dude - wanted to be a man when men were men.
@@xxHouseInMotionxxit can be both silly
@@xxHouseInMotionxx what on earth does “wanted to be a man when men were men” mean?
I don't think Norm ever knew how highly he was regarded. He was his own genre of comedy.
I think he did know, and didn't give a shit. That's part of what made him great
Oh, he knew. When Richard Pryor makes a guest appearance in your TV show, Don Rickles shows up in your comedy film and you’re actual buddies with Rodney Dangerfield, at some point it dawns on you that you’re one of the best.
@@Buckaroo_Banzai47 fair point, he never chased approval or pandered to the mainstream......Just an Ol' Chunk of Coal ✌🏻
He knew. He was the most aware human being. He’s humble. He unique. He’s awesome.
@@Buckaroo_Banzai47 I disagree. I think it did matter, but he just didn’t show it. He wasn’t going to change to be liked, but I think he still wanted to be liked. It’s a common thread with comedians, otherwise they wouldn’t put themselves through so much hell to get stage time.
Norm's always been one of my favorite comics, but this Reno story has solidified him as the GOAT to me. He realizes his friend is messing with him about moving to Reno, so he decides to just lean into it. Even calls him up later to be like, "so, when we moving to Reno?" Nick's like, "Norm, I'm not moving to reno, it was a joke." So what does Norm do, knowing he's probably not got long. Confide in a mutual acquaintance how much he's looking forward to moving to Reno with Nick, on the off chance they'll bring it up after he's gone.
Funny that Nick said he couldn’t tell when Norm was kidding sometimes
The man was just 100% always on.
He was always all in for the long joke
Someone needs to tell Nick Shwardson it was a (pretty sick) joke already.
@@dvango9896 Revenge for "that guy has a gun" joke.
How to make a person love Norm more. Let Nick talk about him.
Norm was racist, sexist, misogynist
@@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo why?
@@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo awesome
@@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo the best kind of comedy
@@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo justice for Juicey smoollet and qwomo
I saw a clip of Nick during the pandemic and he said he was depressed because his friends were dying. This was before Norm passed. I'm so sorry, Nick.
@J Nix Terry! 🤣
Why are you apologizing? Pull yourself together.
@@TigerGreeneDo you not understand “my condolences”, do you have autism?
🙏
@TigerGreene, it's called compassion. Try it sometime.
Norm was clearly fucking with Nick and acting like he believed the guy had a gun lmao
Definitely.
That Reno story hits right in the feels. Norm was my hero and a family member, even though I never met him. Love you Norm
His voice has been lulling me to sleep since he's passed. Nick Swardson loved him even more than I did!
I think he was everyone’s family member in a way. I mean, it doesn’t matter the year, that man was in the mainstream for as long as anyone can remember. Whether it was his early SNL days, to his recurring character on The Middle, or his stint as Col. Sanders, Norm always popped in in our lives every little bit, and every interaction with him always left you just feeling good. Like you’d just seen a dear uncle, sometimes out of the blue. Norm just had that relatability and familial demeanor in a way that truly makes him feel like a family member. I really can’t think of another “celebrity” who I feel that same bond with than Norm, and like so many other family members his death was unexpected and made me really value all that he gave. One of a kind.
Same. I just quietly introduced some Norm bits to family members a few years ago, and he quickly became our favorite comedian. When he died we all called each other to break the news, like if a family member died.
right in the nuts.
He’s a funny comedian bruh. Your family members are your family. Lmfao, y’all obsess over celebrity bro, it’s gross asf
This is probably the only time I've ever seen Nick be emotional and on the verge of tears
Watch him on the tribute to Greg Giraldo. It's heartbreaking.
@@Dustin-eh5go I've researched that a couple of times!!
@@aaroneusjames2342 Greg Giraldo died?
He cried for Chris Farley in an interview
Legit just cries
Can’t blame him obviously
@@lockandloadlikehell didn’t even know he was sick
“There’s more fuckin facts about the mangrate than about Nick”
Norm and Nick riffing on the mangrate is one of my all time fav podcast moments.
The man was greater than the grate
Chicken...steak...
Hahhahahahahhahah I love it
It was Nick Swardson that fucked it all up!
Listen! No more dry meat
When Nick went on norms podcast it was the hardest I had ever seen norm laugh, You could really tell they have a deep bond
the MANgrate
Chicken, steak
The Everybody loves Raymond joke
@@tonyelectionfraud669 that's not that unique
It's probably the episode I have watched the most. Just two dudes being bros.
I'm 41 years old and never in my life had I ever shed a tear when hearing about the death of a celebrity.
Norms passing changed that.
It feels like we've just witnessed the extinction of a beautiful species of animal of which only one specimen is known to have ever existed.
We miss you Norm.
Always will. ❤️
i've myself cried a few times, he was the greatest
You didn't watch Bobby The Brain Heenan, Gorilla Monsoon, & Mean Gene Okerland when you were a child
Yep
Same age and feel the same way, one of a kind
This was me too, first celebrity I had tears for
The story of Norm wanting to move to Reno broke my heart even though I own a dog house.
Nice uh logic there
Another university of science alumni
That must mean you have a dog.
So your a heterosexual and not gay?
You must be one of them gays
"I walked through blood and bones on the streets of Manhattan" paired with Nick Swardson trying not to laugh into his coffee cup is one of my favorite clips of anything ever. I laugh my ass off every time I watch it.
Jesus…
Turns out he was in Northern Canada......
I also love the Man-Grate commercial and Norm asks Nick: Your father is alive? and Nick says no. And then Norm: FAUUUCKKKK! that bit always makes me laugh my ass off.
“Don’t laugh at 9/11.”
@@Kaspisify and I think it’s with Andy Dick where he keeps asking about family members like “and is she dead?” Yeah “Jesus is anyone in your family alive?” His ignorance of standard boundaries was just plain hilarious in a world where everybody’s afraid to get canceled anymore
Sucks that Norm's gone ... I swear his final and best joke is having everyone re-tell his 'off camera' bits he did with friends.
Norm lives on!
The best, if you really think about it, was "I didn't even know he was dead"
Go look that up
@@theworldisastage1984 sick*
I think it was by design. Norm was a one of a kind.
True
It was a real tragedy
The look on Theo's face while Normie's talking about Clinton killing someone is great.
So I’m only 5”6 135. My wife and I had the pleasure of hanging out with Mr McDonald in Vegas. He looked at my wife and said, SO, What’s it like Fu$&@“! A 14 yr old boy? What a guy! I’ll cherish the half hr we spent with him for life, he truly was a wonderful human being. We love and miss you Norm.
Thats epic.
😂😂😂😂
LMFAOO
That’s awful, why would he say that?
@@Herodollus Anyone who is fan of Norm wouldn't get offended by it
Nick’s story about Norm showing up 9 hours late to watch baseball was amazing.
Come on don’t be weird, just one beer.
That’s my favorite one😂
“Dude, I’m fuckin’ hammered. I’m going home”
He does a great Norm impression. Sometimes when I’m watching some of his old stuff on snl I forget he’s dead. And hearing that Reno story, good lord. Rest In Peace to the great Norm Macdonald.
That's how big of a guy Norm Macdonald is, 2 months later and still relevant. Never met him, but definitely one of those guys that when they pass, no one can fill that void accept that person, an original, lost book as Theo has once said.
When Norm passed, I watched more Norm videos and stand up than I have ever watched in my lifetime of Norm. God bless him.
Theo and Nick are having the same problem we're all having. It's almost impossible to tell a good Norm story, because 99% of Norm's funny came from his odd/unique delivery. I'll get into the middle of telling a friend about something I saw Norm do and I'll just end up saying "you gotta see this on You Tube"
RIP Norm
You might lack the delivery, but you have good taste.
Very true my friend
Such a good description of Norms unique talent
Yeah I tried to do a couple of his jokes before when I was in a position where a particular topic came up that reminded me of one, but I bombed because I'm no comedian and a lot of his material requires his trademark delivery for it to land.
i fucking cried, i was driving with my GF and was listening to XM and they were playing his sanfran set and i was telling her how great he was then they said "remembering norm" and i was just like nooooooooooooooooooooo. i got a little teary eyed and i felt stupid cause i didnt know him but i loved knowing he was breathing the same air at the same time as me
Just know that his memory breathes on. Rare a legend as he.
Same here bro
I cried too. Only time I cried over a celebrity. It took two weeks after he was gone but I actually fucking sobbed. I felt kind of stupid too. It’s not as if I knew him personally. And it wasn’t as if I was watching his work all the time. But then I’d see something he was in, or hear his voice over work, and remember just how much I loved his work. It was comforting knowing he was THERE.
Norm is in heaven eating cheese sandwiches with Janice
It's not stupid. The world lost a great and unique individual.
RIP. Norm
He truly brought me so many laughs and smiles.
It was a sad day when that news came in. I think about his mom and pray she is doing well .
Whenever I get a bout of depression or PTSD or whatever you want to call it and I can barely get out of bed I just RUclips old norm McDonald clips and it cheers me right up. RIP professor
Same. At least she has her grandson. I think about her too.
Crazy to think Norm was battling Cancer on his own for an entire decade & didn't tell anyone. That is one tough human being, he would rather make people laugh than make them sad that he was sick
He also had cancer decades ago and it went into remission after treatment.
Norm was great. 🙏 Better than what he was given credit for.
The Best
I think he got his credit. I've only ever heard comedians refer to him as one of if not the best of all time.
He is considered one of the greatest comedians of all-time by many comedians. He has always gotten the credit he deserved.
Norm McDonald has a show was so hilarious. If you haven't watched those episodes then I highly recommend it.
He got his credit from those who matter.
I'm still convinced that Norm lost the Weekend Update gig and later quit SNL because of his constant shitting on the Clintons and not because of OJ. The Simpson case was being widely joked about and OJ mocked on the Tonight Show and Late Show, but Conan and Leno weren't fired.
Nah the guy who runs snl was famously good friends with OJ thats why norm was told to stop but yeah the clinton jokes probably didnt help
Norm’s sense of humor is pretty close to Nick. I could see those two being brothers.
Agreed 💯
I'm at work and started crying when Nick explained how Norm was excited to move to Reno with him... It's the precious little moments ike that that make you miss your friends even more...
I agree with you it hurt me when he passed more than any other celebrity
I.D, that’s an interesting abbreviation, the I is short for I, and the D is short for Dentification.
-Norm
It seems to me that “D” is doing most of the legwork on that one
Norm was the perfect blend of chaotic beauty and gentle giant.
I still can’t believe we won’t get more norm, he did so much for people he never knew.
It blows my mind that he did so much for people yet it flew over so many of their heads he never got recognition for it. Man was a true genius.
Thank God this is the age of the internet and content keeps popping up. Almost keeps him alive. So many people, me included, say that his death was the only time the death of a total stranger made them so sad.
It’s been announced he recorded a secret one off last lil special ( it’s just him and a mic he never got to film the polished finished version as he passed ) it will be on Netflix as part of a doc at the end of this month
He only wrote one movie and that bums me out the most. I hope I’m wrong and there’s more
Norm was a deity level troll, and his best trolls are with people whom he knew didn't know were being trolled by him.
And, this includes Nick and the retiring to Reno idea.
And, Lori Jo, whether Norm put her up to it or not, is trolling Nick on Norm's behalf from beyond the grave, without Nick having clued in yet.
Joe Rogans smoking story at the airport is first grade trolling.
Norm was the trolls troll.
I agree. I think Norm purposely sent that message about Reno out there for the reason we are witnessing now. So that Nick would talk about it as if Norm was serious about it. Its genius on another level.
It offends me you'd say this. And I've seen internet pornography.
@@VangeliRock Ridiculous. You people are like those radio jockeys that thought Norm was doing a fucking bit. The guy was just this sweet. Why is this so hard for you guys to grasp this?
Saw Norm in 1990 when I was in the Navy in Jacksonville, FL. Still the best comedy show I've ever seen.
That’s amazing. A little before SNL when his stand-up was probably peak peak
Nick's ability to become all his friends is awesome
I miss Norm so much 😢 Nick episode in Norm Mcdonald Live was a classic
Tell me that Vegas story
“I can’t walk or see!”
@@rensopinto2139 why you being weird?
the last story describes Norm perfectly, obscure, strange, nonsensical, but ultimately kind generous and heart-warming
Norm was a gem, glad his legacy can live on online and through the stories of his friends choose to share. Rip
Norm was great, but this piece of shit was not Norms friend.
@@BristolMatt with the way you’re talking about Norm, it’s almost like you knew him!
Love your work Jonny. First found you when your shamwow video hit my recommended page
@@Gelato__33 thank you, that was my favourite to make
I went on a Norm Show binge when I heard that he had passed. It's a shame shows like that aren't made any more
norm + theo + nick would have been a killer trio-podcast!
Nick's commentary (s**t talking) during Theo's epic storytelling is a hilarious combo.
So EPIC!!!
Every story I hear about Norm just reaffirms my belief that he existed to troll the world, but in the best way.
I enjoyed Norm’s comedy for years. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. We lost a comedy jewel when Norm passed. Much love to all and RIP Norm.
Norm was such a unique soul. He’s missed by so many. ☹️
I knew Swardson and Norm were good friends. I’d heard Nick tell stories over the years. To think even he didn’t know Norm was dying is just bonkers. RIP, Norm.
I could listen to stories about norm for the rest of my life and never stop loving em. RIP Norm, love you brother
He had cancer lord knows how much pain he was going through. I don’t blame him for being on painkillers if he was. My brother passed from leukemia, and he couldn’t bare it without painkillers!
He was on Xanax for anxiety
Dear God how I loved that man! Norm was funny as hell but there was just something so special about him. I'm sad he's no longer with us but I'm grateful he's no longer in any more pain. He's in a much better place than we are 🙏❤️
"From the news to the milk carton" that was one of the funniest lines from the whole segment, but it seemed to have been overlooked. lmao
what does that mean? we don't have missing people on our milk cartons in the uk.
Man that Reno story broke my heart, I teared up. R. I. P. NORM I didn’t even know you were sick 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Theo von I just want to say thank you for what you do man it’s greatly appreciated
Mangrately appreciated, even.
Norm was the only celebrity that passed that actually hurt my heart.
Quote by Charlie Chaplin: “In the end, everything is a gag.” This should be the title of the Norm's biography.
Very true!
Fuck if that’s not true
Didn't he choke to death?
He had moments where he was just insightful & genuine though. Like on certain topics or when he complimented someone. When he gave compliments, he dropped the facade because he wanted it to be clear that what he was saying was from the heart. He was a wise man.
One thing I loved about Norm is that he never made fun of his friends when others expected him to. His bit on the Bob Saget roast was genius. If someone expected Norm to perform a different way, he did the opposite. Every single time. From the roast, to the Iowa State Fair, to his podcast and show. Even when Spade had him on his show and they wanted him to blast OJ and he refused to do it and claimed he was only guilty of being the “greatest man to ever carry a football.”
One thing I did notice was that he LOVED Nick. On his podcast and show they had him on and he was so good. Norm loved Nick and you can tell it was mutual. Norm is my #1 comedian of all time. Yes that’s subjective, I love Carlin, and Pryor and Chappell and I really like Theo. But no one could get me laughing like Norm. The best of the best.
Walters saying "YOU'RE supposed to be FUNNY!!" and not even realizing that the vast majority of the world would watch this and think it's one of the funniest things to EVER happen on The View, honestly just makes it that much funnier!!! So good!! Norm was 1of a kind, un- fuk with-able, gold standard comedians to ever bless this earth with his unique brand of humor. I don't really look up to celebrities like pop stars or actors , but there are a handful of comedic geniuses out there that I'll be genuinely sad to see go. He was at the top of that list and the world is a slightly less pleasant place to be in his absence.
not only did she not realize that, she didn't care !...basically told Norm to "stay in his lane"...."don't create trouble now, funnny man ! do your job !"
@@alwynsam5349 The people on that terrible show are so out of touch with reality.
I don't even want to know what makes Barbara Walters laugh. I imagine that when she smiles a puppy dies, or maybe it's the other way around.
@@Katya_Lastochka LOL :D
I got to meet him 1 time in a casino. He was so nice and talked to me for over a half hour and didn't mind me asking questions. He lost and I won a whole $200. He got up and said "at least you won some toilet paper" and hugged me as we both laughed as he walked away ❤️
The reno dream is soo sad
That’s my dream now
Swardson does a great Norm impression. He's got the timing down perfect.
When your favourite memory of a friend is a RUclips clip I already watched.
Best friends forever.
This guy is full of shit. He wasn't friends with Norm.
@@BristolMatt Norm always said he never loved a fella like he loved Matt st2 so i totally believe you
@@gingerbaker_toad696 dude I'm not some norm fan boy, I'm just telling you that I smell bullshit in this guys story. Watch it again with an open mind and you might spot it as well.
@@BristolMatt i would say most hollywood friendships are very surface level as well and i dont believe Norm really would have moved somewhere because of Nick Swardson.. 🤣
But to just deny any kind of friendship between the two isnt right either
Because we all know what the most valuable ship really is
@@BristolMatt you must be really young and not know who Nick is.😂 he has been rolling with Adam Sandlers crew for quite a while. He's in like 20 Adam Sandler movies. He doesn't need to lie about being friends with another comedian, you ding dong.😂
it’s rough when theos jokes don’t hit lol..nick is always great
He seemed a little uncomfortable with the grief but maybe not
So heartwarming hearing him talk about his friend. R.I.P NORM
The way theo let's nick vent here is awesome obviously had alot to get off he's chest. Good shit
A couple years back I worked at a nightclub in Vegas doing security and I was posted at Nicks table on the dance floor. Towards the middle of the night he was up on the platform where the dancers do their sets. At one point he stopped dancing, looked directly at me, smiled, ate his cigarette and dove like he was crowd surfing a bunch of ghosts and belly flopped the dance floor. 😆 He instantly got up from the ground and kept dancing. 🤣 It was hilarious!
Can't even put into words how much Norm meant to me. Had the same reaction as Nick. Buddy posted it into our group chat and I just started sobbing. You were one of a kind Norm and I'll miss ya forever.
People will be telling Norm stories for generations to come.
I feel u Nick, I didn't even met the fella but his passing hit me so hard I literally couldn't work for 2 days.
I LOVE hearing stories about Norm. They’re just as funny as watching Norms bits.
R .I.P. Norm! Thanks for All the Laughs &Smiles. Best Medicine
If anyone hasn’t seen the Norm Macdonald Live podcast with Nick you need to, it’s one of the most hilarious interviews of all time. RIP Norm.
The Mangrate ad is my favorite moment from any NML episode
Nine eleven.
@@APAL880 what a terrible name for an airline!
Reminds me of that tradegy
I'm sure Norm took the gun joke that far just to make people get mad at Swardson. Exactly his style.
The clip from The View demonstrated that Norm is hero. His calculated disruption of the The View's format transcends comedy. Norm was an honest soul and a generous showman. One of a kind.
They claim to be half journalists, but they were just being aggressive partisans. Norm said he didn't intend to do the Clinton bit, but they brought it on themselves.
Man it stills hurt , norm passing .
8:57 "They would be up from the news to a milk carton in like a week" Lol, best joke went under the radar.
No it was Nick’s long pause looking at the camera then saying “dead or alive” that had me haha
what does that mean? we don't have missing people on our milk cartons in the uk.
That 'The View' interview is legend. I was watching it in real time. He had a short lived sitcom on ABC. That's why they had him on. He just tore the couch cushions up and scattered them all over the room. They didn't know what to do with him.
"Let's talk about football!" "No, let's talk about MANslaughter!" lol
RIP, Norm. They broke the mold.
Norm will never die. I still cry when he makes me laugh....miss him so much!
Norm McDonald is a true legend, a true friend and a sweet heart for protecting everyone from his misery. R.i.p
I like hearing these stories about Norm. I usually don’t care about celebrities, but for some reason Norms loss is an actual loss to me. True GOAT 🐐
I agree, for some reason losing Norm hit hard on me.
It’s always so sad to lose someone you deeply admire.
I deeply respect norm for his commitment to himself. There's a solitude in committing to long jokes that will only be understood later on, or even after your death. His ability to be him fully and truthfully always is so commendable. I miss him and hope wherever he is he's better off.
Norm was the best. And he was the ultimate troll on The View. The way he punked those sanctimonious cows will always remain a classic.
This clip made weirdly comfortable
When Nick was on Norms vid podcast that was a hilarious epsiode. You could tell they understood each other.
Man, all those guys (Spade, Sandler, Norm, Nick) - all legends. I hate that I’m just now coming around to Norm. Should have given this guy a binge watch long ago!
I envy the fact that you likely still have so many great Norm gems to uncover.
There is so much to watch
I never knew Swardson was close with Norm. This was a great clip, thanks for sharing.
Norm is hands down my favorite comic. His style of stand up and his delivery is absolutely hilarious to me. I wish I could have had a chance to see him live.
This video is very touching. RIP Norm. A true Legend
We’ve lost so many greats, but Norm just hits so much harder
Thank you for sharing Norm MacDonald stories.
I think Norm was trolling the sh*t out of Nick about Reno which makes this all the funnier.
His last joke to make him feel bad and he's laughing it up lol
Eyy Mohegan Sun on CT, my local casino. Glad that one of Nick's favorite Norm stories happened in my area haha
Nicks Norm impression is actually SO fucking good 😭😭😂
The facial expressions lol
Norm was a real genuine person and my favorite comedian I miss him constantly don't let his style go away he was amazing brilliant and witty
Legend! I will always feel like he is still with us
1st story......enough to make a tough man cry 😢
Rip professor MacDonald. Theo definitely owns a doghouse.
From the University of Science There
that first story was actually really sweet always supportive for his friends
9:00 Theo busying out the “GTAC” 🧬 reference. Oh man, this boi has got serious range!
Yeah what the hell is that
@@danwroy GTAC stands for the building blocks of DNA: Guanine, Thymine, Adenine, and Cytosine.
I met Nick at a bar in Key West. What an awesome fucking dude!
I love Nick's stories with Norm and how he imitates him
Nicks stories of norm are the greatest. Spades as well