Norm said he saw himself publishing multiple books in the twilight of his life. I really wish we would have had the opportunity to read more musings from this old chunk of coal 😔 What a mind, what a voice, what a soul, what a deeply closeted gay man.
My dad used to say "I don't lose, I nearly win"... Hearing this from Norm, it resonates the same does it not... Miss them both so much... RIP Norm and Dad ❤️
I feel you. After I heard Norm describe his gambling addiction I saw my Dad's issues in a new light. I miss my Dad too. He's not dead, just always in the casino.
Wow. This is actually extremely insightful and genuinely has opened my eyes to an entirely new perspective on gambling addiction. Thank you, norm. May you rest in peace, you sweet, sweet man.
I remember an old boss of mine telling me about brain scans of problem gamblers and they confirmed exactly what Norm's saying here, their brains don't light up particularly at wins and losses, but they go absolutely crazy during the moment of uncertainty when the slots of spinning, the dice are rolling, and the cards are about to be flipped over.
I'd bet you can hear a Stanford Professor called Robert Sapolsky talk about something similar (he's got lectures on RUclips). But I don't think Sapolsky's a Professor of Logic. And rather than a dog house I think he had baboon houses. And ...oh there's a light on in my nearby doctor's office. Not sure if he's a psychiatrist, podiatrist, or chiropodist. I'm going to go tell him a story.
I listened to Norm’s audiobook right when it came out. And, as someone who can, unfortunately, relate all too well to Norm’s struggle with gambling, this clip was burned into my brain. I can’t remember another sentence from the book, but I can quote this one verbatim. Profound - I miss that man. RIP
@@floresdta I appreciate you taking the time to make the suggestion to a stranger. Independent of your recommendation, I literally just made a note that I need to read it. Looks like it just went to the top of the list. I’m going to start reading it immediately. Again, that’s for reaching out!
this is incredibly similar to a part in "The gambler" by Dostoevskij. I suggest to everyone, especially who's in some form of addiction, to read that book.
I've both read and listened through his book maybe 3 or 4 times now, and every time I do I hear more of the truths that Norm said were weaved onto the pages. It's up there with the best comedian-written books I've come across and deserves a read if you haven't already.
Listening to his comedy and to his speaking in general after his death you realize just how much thought goes into the true meaning behind everything that leaves his mouth both sarcastic and serious.
Some say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. To those who do I'd face them and instead note Norm as a nuanced witty writer and superb satirist instead. But behind their backs I'd say they didn't get the joke.
@locky Oh, not immoral at all... To me, it is more or less what effect does it have on others, i.e., if at all negative, do you have a moral obligation to do otherwise. There is, of course, no right answer, just like 'hope' can take many forms as it varies from person to person and from time to time...
@@segon4147 I agree with your perspective 100%. Thanks for responding, you've genuinely helped shifted my opinion. I guess if you're living alone, not taking care of anyone etc it's still up to you
@@chinesecabbagefarmer Would you say you were lucky, unlucky, or a bit of both? Actually don't answer that. When I was a casino croupier and gamblers told me that the game was unfair, whenever I agreed they got angry. That was something I didn't bet on, but then again I'm not a gambler.
@@chinesecabbagefarmer I agree, better if the Anecdote's Anonymous. I think the better bet was if I kept it to myself. As a croupier I had a chip on my shoulder and my bosses said, "stop playing with the chips and don't put them on your shoulder". I said, "that's not fair" they said, "life's not fair. You're not a comedian, you're a croupier so shut up, stand up, get out. Go deal and spin the balls". As I walked out I did a twirl and said "yah see my two balls spinning?" Another anecdote I should've kept to myself. Lucky I'm not a gambler because my bets seem as bad as my jokes.
Best characterization (and rationalization) I've ever heard of how gambling draws one in. Unfortunately, being addicted to hope generally means taking less action toward real life objectives. One solution if you can't drop it is limiting oneself to just having fun, as opposed to feeding the dream of getting rich or the thrill of getting the bet right. Both can be insidious, not to mention the ensnaring desire of winning back what you've lost. Sunk costs brother.
Good insights about gambling. I only wish to add that it’s false hope. Most gamblers know how easy it is blow through money and lose it all. There’s no joy in that feeling. In fact I get this sinking feeling in my gut whenever I lose money gambling. It’s a horrible sensation. And then the terrible delusion of chasing loses. You end up just digging the hole deeper. What a nightmare gambling can be! Until you get help to stop. And stop deluding yourself. Most people gamble for the action. They know overall that they can’t win in the end. It’s a very rare few that can.
This is true. I actually suspect 2 things. 1) I don't think Norm probably gambled with money he couldn't afford to lose (or at least probably not very much). And 2) This is to read more as a poem of sorts, to capture the majesty in an act that is already known to be dangerous
Atheism is the truth. It's nothing to be cured from. Atheism is to let go of the fear and with a clear mind accept the world for what it is with no excuses.
Isn't that something. As far as I have ever understood anything about this reality, it's a true curse to be a creative man. The relief of that moment of hope never goes away and it will never stay. There's a sorrow to the creative man that no one can understand. It's not understood because it's understandable. Who can help the creative man? Can the creative man accept help when he's a creative man
The summary of Hope. Great stuff. Even a live dog has more hope than a dead human. Something to store in my Dog House Norm! The dogs owner will get evicted if he keeps reciting Based on a True Story...
Now that's poetic. I will use that sentence and pretend I came up with it. And I'll bet people will think I'm as alliterative as you. Doing so will drive my dopaminergic anticipation. Sorry I think I have a problem. Actually I'd bet on it but I lost all my money already.
He was haha, seemingly lala, and "hhhhmmmm isn't that funny?" kind of comedian. Sorry comedic philosopher, I didn't think deeply enough about your comment.
As an ex junkie I can tell you that it is exactly the same for drugs. The first few years are about getting high. After that the shot does nothing more than get you straight. the best time is when you get the call and run to the dealer, then home with the dope in your pocket.
This is what I read before in a more scientific paper about gambling addiction. Apparently the dopamine release is the strongest during the moment of anticipation which he described. Gambling is very addictive. A lot of psychological things are in play which keep you hooked. So be careful with it. I heard something like, among all addictions, the suicide rate is the highest among gambling addicts
I set a new personal record for losses on my last trip to Vegas. Funnily enough… I’ve never wanted to get back so soon. The rush and excitement were back after years of feeling ho-hum about Vegas. Scary. Wish me luck. 🎲🎲 🎰 🃏
So true. It's why a person doesn't want to look up the lottery numbers for their ticket because there's always hope they could be a millionaire until they look. It's the fantasy of being happy that thrills us. But I wouldn't short the feeling one gets when one wins. That certainly keeps a gambler gambling. A gambler is always looking to feel that again. It's why I never became addicted to gambling. My first experience at a casino was losing money in a $10 slot machine. It lasted a few seconds. It wasn't fun like a video game. And my money was taken rather quickly. I didn't gamble again in a casino for years after that first experience. I had no desire to do that again.
Spoken so eloquently. Norm you old chunk of coal, one my my greatest regrets in this world is not being able to meet you sooner before you took off to the great beyond. Rest In Peace.
The amazing part to me is that hope somehow overrides any knowledge of mathematics. The longer you play, the closer your lifetime win/loss will align with the predicted return on investment. For instance if you flip a coin 4 times, there is a very likely chance of 3 heads and 1 tails or similar-- but if you do it 1000 times, it will be almost exactly 50% heads and 50% tails. By the same token, the longer you gamble, the more certain it is that you've been a lifetime loser. It is this myopia that leaves me incredulous. In my mind, you *don't* have hope when the die is in the air. You don't have hope even right after you win. It doesn't matter because in the long run, you're losing more and more with every game. Anomalous wins should not comfort you. You're still losing overall.
Interesting. I am so thankful that gambling never appealed to me. My viewpoint has always been: I don't want what I haven't earned, and I certainly don't want to give away the money I've earned. Lucky me. The whole thing is entirely uninteresting to me.
I still think the best explanation for gambling is from Al Pacino in the gamblers meeting. Can’t remember name of movie. Never more alive after you’ve lost everything
So my favorite thing about this phone is that normal tom neverSo my favorite thing about this "is that Norman Thomas never said . If you listen carefully he says Brenda ice. It was actually green
The calm of making the bet. The thrill of seeing your game or bet play out on the table, court, felt, field or ice. Some cannot watch. The breathtaking moment of the result. The high or subsequent letdown which invariably is anticlimactic. I won a million ? Oh well, bet again. I Lost a Million ? Damn I'm so depressed I want to cry. Devastation. Oh, feeling better now, maybe I can win that back. The whole cycle's the thing.
But it is just a feeling of hope because it is not really that big a deal whether you win or lose. I feel like this is dangerous knowledge. You could apply it to business. Someone might be more interested in doing a business deal with a 50/50 chance at making a $100,000 or $0 as apposed to a 100% chance of making $50,000.
Norm knew he was the best stand up comic. He usually had money in his pocket. And, he knew he could always make more, no matter how much he lost. I think he joked, gambling addiction is the only disease that could give you a million dollars.
"Oh, ain't it great When fate lets you wait The world seems mirthless You feel worthless And suddenly there's a big Bone on your plate" - All Dogs Go To Heaven
I have enough knowledge of mathematics to know I am not going to win but enjoy the fantasies between the time I buy the lottery ticket and when I am reminded of the futility of it.
Life itself is a gamble... You could die tomorrow in a car accident... The attraction to gambling is this detent of living or dying in a moment. Our very lives suffer from small heartbreaking deaths that happen constantly. A canceled date, a job loss, a broken car, etc.
Oh he was a deeply closeted male. Woe betide anyone that accused him of being a gay though. Still, at least he wasn’t a Holocaust denier 🤔 Those guys can be real jerks sometimes.
That was actually insanely well written. What a wordsmith he was.
its truth adds a little twist to the edge of his words.
Agreed he was insanely Intelligent
It’s from his book, Based on a True Story. It’s really good and absolutely hilarious like everything Norm did. Highly recommend.
he truly is
His son did most of the actual writing
Norm said he saw himself publishing multiple books in the twilight of his life. I really wish we would have had the opportunity to read more musings from this old chunk of coal 😔 What a mind, what a voice, what a soul, what a deeply closeted gay man.
Heheh
bahahahaha
Lmao i had to expand for more too see the last and most pertinent adjective
Wow hahaha
He didn’t own a dog house?
Wow... Norm really was a gamblaholic. For many years, he was helplessly addicted to gamblahol
gambalabahol
Gamblegool
I hear in Vegas they called him GAMBLOR
I got it, my friend lol.
He then met a guy named Tony and got addicted to gabagool
This would be a perfect opening or ending for a movie.
This is really Goodfellas-esque
@@WakaWaka2468 More like Casino!
I'd say a show like 90 day fiance lol
Someone get Tarantino on the phone.
And hope (freeze frame of the dice thrown in the air), is a wonderful thing to be addicted to. (unfreeze, dice fall, bet loses)
My dad used to say "I don't lose, I nearly win"... Hearing this from Norm, it resonates the same does it not... Miss them both so much... RIP Norm and Dad ❤️
I feel you. After I heard Norm describe his gambling addiction I saw my Dad's issues in a new light. I miss my Dad too. He's not dead, just always in the casino.
R.I.P. to both.
"You can only lose 100% of your money, but you can win infinitely more"
Wow. This is actually extremely insightful and genuinely has opened my eyes to an entirely new perspective on gambling addiction. Thank you, norm. May you rest in peace, you sweet, sweet man.
I remember an old boss of mine telling me about brain scans of problem gamblers and they confirmed exactly what Norm's saying here, their brains don't light up particularly at wins and losses, but they go absolutely crazy during the moment of uncertainty when the slots of spinning, the dice are rolling, and the cards are about to be flipped over.
I'd bet you can hear a Stanford Professor called Robert Sapolsky talk about something similar (he's got lectures on RUclips). But I don't think Sapolsky's a Professor of Logic. And rather than a dog house I think he had baboon houses. And ...oh there's a light on in my nearby doctor's office. Not sure if he's a psychiatrist, podiatrist, or chiropodist. I'm going to go tell him a story.
I've come back to this many times . It is an amazing summary of not just gambling but all addiction.
Norm was a great storyteller.
Hope is a wonderful thing to be addicted to.. so true Norm
❤️
I listened to Norm’s audiobook right when it came out. And, as someone who can, unfortunately, relate all too well to Norm’s struggle with gambling, this clip was burned into my brain. I can’t remember another sentence from the book, but I can quote this one verbatim. Profound - I miss that man. RIP
Would you consider reading a book called “The Gambler” by Dostoevsky? I think you would really like it
@@floresdta I appreciate you taking the time to make the suggestion to a stranger. Independent of your recommendation, I literally just made a note that I need to read it. Looks like it just went to the top of the list. I’m going to start reading it immediately. Again, that’s for reaching out!
@@accountablehog Excellent conclusion to a dialogue between anonymous afficionados of Normahol. God bless us all.
this is incredibly similar to a part in "The gambler" by Dostoevskij. I suggest to everyone, especially who's in some form of addiction, to read that book.
Its an amazing book. Dostojewski really is the GOAT
Agreed, Doestoeeveski is a great writer!
I concur, Doesstoeyjewvesskij is my favourite author.
Nothing better than dosstoyeveskiingdownaslope, really a magnificent man.
For sure norm read Dostorsvskij
I would listen to this man read books all day if I could. What a great narrating voice. RIP Norm.
I've both read and listened through his book maybe 3 or 4 times now, and every time I do I hear more of the truths that Norm said were weaved onto the pages. It's up there with the best comedian-written books I've come across and deserves a read if you haven't already.
What book is it?
@apacheslim it’s the only book he wrote I believe, it’s called Based On A True Story
@@user-zv7yb4yp9g And a damn shame, I think he wanted to write 3 or 4 if I recall from an interview about the book
I’ve read the book, but yearn to hear him read it, UK audible doesn’t have it :(
@@TARSoda It is true! Thank you, you have done me a great service, kind stranger
As we age the “what comes next ?” moments flatline and there is nothing left to distract us other than the background noise of hope and despair .
Other than reality. We've cashed in all our naive optimism
Optimism isn’t any more naïve than pessimism.
Just getting going in life. Don’t see my parents or anyone I know in a happy marriage. What is a happy marriage?
Well put ! Probably the best explanation of Gambling addiction I've ever heard .
He is spot on on this one. Scientifically he has it correct, its no anticipation of the result of having the chances to win or lose.
Listening to his comedy and to his speaking in general after his death you realize just how much thought goes into the true meaning behind everything that leaves his mouth both sarcastic and serious.
Absolutely
Some say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. To those who do I'd face them and instead note Norm as a nuanced witty writer and superb satirist instead. But behind their backs I'd say they didn't get the joke.
So observant and poetic.. Norm was a brilliant man, a gambling addiction notwithstanding...
Can someone explain to me how having a gambling addiction is somehow immoral?
@locky Oh, not immoral at all... To me, it is more or less what effect does it have on others, i.e., if at all negative, do you have a moral obligation to do otherwise.
There is, of course, no right answer, just like 'hope' can take many forms as it varies from person to person and from time to time...
@@segon4147 I agree with your perspective 100%. Thanks for responding, you've genuinely helped shifted my opinion. I guess if you're living alone, not taking care of anyone etc it's still up to you
@@locky7347 it’s immoral when you start betting with money you can’t spend, you start betting yours and your family’s future.
@@axelmontalban6270 sure, responsible gambling isn't immoral though, right?
I had an alcoholic tell me once that I gambled to feed the emptiness in my life. I bet him I didn't. 20 years down the drain in a single hand.
Turns out more chips meant you knew the game better.
@@chinesecabbagefarmer Would you say you were lucky, unlucky, or a bit of both? Actually don't answer that. When I was a casino croupier and gamblers told me that the game was unfair, whenever I agreed they got angry. That was something I didn't bet on, but then again I'm not a gambler.
@@amante2443 This is an AA joke
@@chinesecabbagefarmer I agree, better if the Anecdote's Anonymous. I think the better bet was if I kept it to myself.
As a croupier I had a chip on my shoulder and my bosses said, "stop playing with the chips and don't put them on your shoulder". I said, "that's not fair" they said, "life's not fair. You're not a comedian, you're a croupier so shut up, stand up, get out. Go deal and spin the balls". As I walked out I did a twirl and said "yah see my two balls spinning?"
Another anecdote I should've kept to myself. Lucky I'm not a gambler because my bets seem as bad as my jokes.
Guys like him come around once in a lifetime.
Best characterization (and rationalization) I've ever heard of how gambling draws one in. Unfortunately, being addicted to hope generally means taking less action toward real life objectives. One solution if you can't drop it is limiting oneself to just having fun, as opposed to feeding the dream of getting rich or the thrill of getting the bet right. Both can be insidious, not to mention the ensnaring desire of winning back what you've lost. Sunk costs brother.
Beautiful words, even though I'm not a gambler, Norm really made me feel that strange sensation...
Same here.
A deeply closeted gay man would do that to ya
Good insights about gambling. I only wish to add that it’s false hope.
Most gamblers know how easy it is blow through money and lose it all. There’s no joy in that feeling. In fact I get this sinking feeling in my gut whenever I lose money gambling. It’s a horrible sensation. And then the terrible delusion of chasing loses. You end up just digging the hole deeper. What a nightmare gambling can be! Until you get help to stop. And stop deluding yourself.
Most people gamble for the action. They know overall that they can’t win in the end. It’s a very rare few that can.
This is true. I actually suspect 2 things. 1) I don't think Norm probably gambled with money he couldn't afford to lose (or at least probably not very much). And 2) This is to read more as a poem of sorts, to capture the majesty in an act that is already known to be dangerous
Well said, thank you Norm for the inspiring words. I will miss you,, but have Hope I hear words from you again. I hope our power grid doesn't go down.
This cured my crippling atheism
Atheism is the truth. It's nothing to be cured from. Atheism is to let go of the fear and with a clear mind accept the world for what it is with no excuses.
@@danfors1333 cringe
@@danfors1333 Guys, how do you know someone is an atheist?
That dude was what you call a genuine genius..👍🏼👍🏼✊🏼 r.i.p norm.
this is how i feel when doing anything competitive
Isn't that something. As far as I have ever understood anything about this reality, it's a true curse to be a creative man. The relief of that moment of hope never goes away and it will never stay. There's a sorrow to the creative man that no one can understand. It's not understood because it's understandable. Who can help the creative man? Can the creative man accept help when he's a creative man
3:37am Just finished a poker session and stumbled on this gem 💎💎💎 RIP Norm. Thanks Brother. Good Luck!
This opened my eyes to things I did not know I was closed to
The summary of Hope. Great stuff. Even a live dog has more hope than a dead human. Something to store in my Dog House Norm! The dogs owner will get evicted if he keeps reciting Based on a True Story...
Perfect description of the dopaminergic anticipation that drives all addiction.
Now that's poetic. I will use that sentence and pretend I came up with it. And I'll bet people will think I'm as alliterative as you. Doing so will drive my dopaminergic anticipation.
Sorry I think I have a problem. Actually I'd bet on it but I lost all my money already.
Every single person who watches this vid should buy his audio book.
It’s just amazing…
What’s the name?
This is happiness and peace. Consciousness!
RIP dude
I know the tone of this was sarcastic and troll-y, but this is incredibly insightful and well written
What was sarcastic?
@@johncohle8331 The tone. It's still written in the comment.
Not just a comedian but a comedic philosopher.
He was haha, seemingly lala, and "hhhhmmmm isn't that funny?" kind of comedian. Sorry comedic philosopher, I didn't think deeply enough about your comment.
Well said, Norm.
Well, I'm gonna start gambling then. I wonder if there are patches for starters of gambling, like they do for starters of smoking.
As of September 2021 Norm has been over his addiction to gambling
As an ex junkie I can tell you that it is exactly the same for drugs. The first few years are about getting high. After that the shot does nothing more than get you straight. the best time is when you get the call and run to the dealer, then home with the dope in your pocket.
Same feeling playing the stock market, except that feeling starts every morning at 9:30am - 4pm weekdays.
This is what I read before in a more scientific paper about gambling addiction. Apparently the dopamine release is the strongest during the moment of anticipation which he described.
Gambling is very addictive. A lot of psychological things are in play which keep you hooked. So be careful with it. I heard something like, among all addictions, the suicide rate is the highest among gambling addicts
His love of Russian lit really comes out in his writing.
"Now that all hope is gone, a deep relief has taken its place, and I allow myself to enjoy it before the despair sets in."
this makes me want to gamble
Gambling addiction? I didn’t even know he was sick.
As a consistent gambling myself I can confirm this is true lol great explanation so on point.
The magic of anticipation!
Wow Borm, thank you for this. You're always the best
This is accurate... Hope is such a hard thing to find these days... Most outcomes are pre-determined
Love you and miss you Norm
The worst part about being addicted to gambling? The hypocrisy.
Rest In Peace, Norm.
That's definitely "not" the worst thing.
@@CBT5777 lol its a joke norm made about hypocrisy
Never heard someone explain it like that. Very deep.
I set a new personal record for losses on my last trip to Vegas. Funnily enough… I’ve never wanted to get back so soon. The rush and excitement were back after years of feeling ho-hum about Vegas. Scary. Wish me luck. 🎲🎲 🎰 🃏
This is amazing insight.
Never understood compulsive gambling until now.
Hope....
So true. It's why a person doesn't want to look up the lottery numbers for their ticket because there's always hope they could be a millionaire until they look. It's the fantasy of being happy that thrills us. But I wouldn't short the feeling one gets when one wins. That certainly keeps a gambler gambling. A gambler is always looking to feel that again. It's why I never became addicted to gambling. My first experience at a casino was losing money in a $10 slot machine. It lasted a few seconds. It wasn't fun like a video game. And my money was taken rather quickly. I didn't gamble again in a casino for years after that first experience. I had no desire to do that again.
That concept is from a book called The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker. Great book
Spoken so eloquently. Norm you old chunk of coal, one my my greatest regrets in this world is not being able to meet you sooner before you took off to the great beyond. Rest In Peace.
Brilliant analysis
Sounds like a Dr. Seuss book.
Subtitles: "Most people would think it's the winds that keep the gambler going..."😊
Wins
that certainly would explain how they evolved to have winged arms like flying squirrels...
The perfect wordsmith
10 to 1 he figured it out.
The amazing part to me is that hope somehow overrides any knowledge of mathematics. The longer you play, the closer your lifetime win/loss will align with the predicted return on investment. For instance if you flip a coin 4 times, there is a very likely chance of 3 heads and 1 tails or similar-- but if you do it 1000 times, it will be almost exactly 50% heads and 50% tails.
By the same token, the longer you gamble, the more certain it is that you've been a lifetime loser. It is this myopia that leaves me incredulous. In my mind, you *don't* have hope when the die is in the air. You don't have hope even right after you win. It doesn't matter because in the long run, you're losing more and more with every game. Anomalous wins should not comfort you. You're still losing overall.
Interesting. I am so thankful that gambling never appealed to me. My viewpoint has always been: I don't want what I haven't earned, and I certainly don't want to give away the money I've earned.
Lucky me. The whole thing is entirely uninteresting to me.
The anxiety is what makes me not gamble. Thanks norm
Genius way to explain it.
Norm was a genius. Change my mind.
Is he good at maths or something?
This sounds like an opening monologue to the dopest movie ever
This is poetry.
Wow. Such amazing insight and not just because he uses my name. RIP Norm.
Amazing. If you understand Hope, you understand its perpetual. Meaning if you stay in a hopeful state of mind, you actually get stuck.
I still think the best explanation for gambling is from Al Pacino in the gamblers meeting. Can’t remember name of movie. Never more alive after you’ve lost everything
His narrations skills were impressive.....
Norm had he chosen to could have been a great author.
Did you read his book? I think it’s pretty great.
@@Suvzillaa no il have to check it out.
@@ObliqueVisualsNz In fact I believe this clip is a snippet of him reading from his book on audible!
You have low standards if you think that.
@@frankstallone3864 You guessed it
Norm is one of the greatest writers of all time
He also said "Hope is never a good thing" in one of his standups lol...probably would have been more accurate here too : P
"Hopes not good. Never works out" lol
@@Melvin7727 that's it : P
Hope is not a Strategy
So my favorite thing about this phone is that normal tom neverSo my favorite thing about this "is that Norman Thomas never said . If you listen carefully he says Brenda ice. It was actually green
"My God, a moment of bliss-why, isn't that enough for a whole lifetime!"-Fyodor Dostoyevsky, White Nights
Wow this was beautiful!
Hope is dope and there is always plenty to go around.
The calm of making the bet. The thrill of seeing your game or bet play out on the table, court, felt, field or ice. Some cannot watch. The breathtaking moment of the result. The high or subsequent letdown which invariably is anticlimactic. I won a million ? Oh well, bet again. I Lost a Million ? Damn I'm so depressed I want to cry. Devastation. Oh, feeling better now, maybe I can win that back. The whole cycle's the thing.
Brilliant.
But it is just a feeling of hope because it is not really that big a deal whether you win or lose. I feel like this is dangerous knowledge. You could apply it to business. Someone might be more interested in doing a business deal with a 50/50 chance at making a $100,000 or $0 as apposed to a 100% chance of making $50,000.
Now thats a nice spin
Norm knew he was the best stand up comic. He usually had money in his pocket.
And, he knew he could always make more, no matter how much he lost.
I think he joked, gambling addiction is the only disease that could give you a million dollars.
"Oh, ain't it great
When fate lets you wait
The world seems mirthless
You feel worthless
And suddenly there's a big
Bone on your plate"
- All Dogs Go To Heaven
It's all about the action. Much like anything else in life
"The unluckiest thing that can happen to you while gambling, is when you win"
-Norm
(paraphrasing, I couldn't find the original quote)
DIS MAN SPITTIN FAX FR FR 100
Not sure what this picture of Steve Irwin at a poker table has to do with the video, but I appreciate it.
I have enough knowledge of mathematics to know I am not going to win but enjoy the fantasies between the time I buy the lottery ticket and when I am reminded of the futility of it.
Life itself is a gamble... You could die tomorrow in a car accident... The attraction to gambling is this detent of living or dying in a moment. Our very lives suffer from small heartbreaking deaths that happen constantly. A canceled date, a job loss, a broken car, etc.
Painfully beautiful. Love and miss you Norm. You were a great lump of coal we all enjoyed. Even in your absence, you amaze.
If you wanna have a laugh and haven't seen it by now, go watch
Norm at RUclips Red carpet
All the stars were there
I didn’t even know he was an addict
Is it a sickness? Was he sick?
I’m not sure 🤔
@@SANDSCORCHER Was he a homosexual? Maybe a deeply closeted homosexual
(thought I'd better add that edit before people label me as a homophobe)
Oh he was a deeply closeted male.
Woe betide anyone that accused him of being a gay though.
Still, at least he wasn’t a Holocaust denier 🤔
Those guys can be real jerks sometimes.
@@SANDSCORCHER I don't deny that...
The more I learn about Holocaust deniers the more I don't care for them. Have you seen them speak in public?