Forget the genius part. I don't care about that. However, I think you missed the point of what Norm was doing. He was manipulating the behavior of Fred. He knew exactly what he was doing and it had nothing to do with a previous joke.
0:34 "He was a serial killer. He slayed children and ate them. He was a cannibal." I like how Norm says it so nonchalantly, as if it's normal behavior.
I think he spiced it up a bit with the 700 children bit, there are only a few known victims. But then he did say it was Fish's confession, so he may very well have confessed to killing that many but not actually done it
It's speculated in the hundreds but they aren't sure. They actually had to give the electric chair twice though because he also enjoyed shoving metal nails into his "taint" (no I'm not kidding) area and it grounded him when that zapped him the first time so it didn't kill him. I did a report on him when I was in college lol he was fucked up
If I may do a rare thing here... Adam Eget saves this at the beginning when Stoller almost sent this off the rails with his obituary joke. Norm was ready to abandon it. Adam saves the day.
I finally checked Albert Fish's Wiki page and it mentions Norm, and this bit, under the 'Popular Culture' section. Right smack in middle of all these gory details 😂
I just read this guy's Murderpedia and it sounds like they should have called him the Gay Man. Likes To Boogie With Men Man. Weresladiesclothes of Wysteria. Twilight Vampire. The Men Maniac. Albert Sausage.
How do you not laugh at Norm half-smirking while saying "and a small handsaw" like that. That's the thing he did that was incredible. Could literally say anything and make people laugh. That part had me crying.
I think thats special. He can say anything literally anything and you'll just start laughing. He's so funny its like your waiting for him to make a joke.
The fact that Norm spent five minutes to get to a hilarious throwaway line showed his great commitment to sticking with a bit, just like his roast of Bob Saget where he recited one corny Dad joke after another.
Norm is probably the only person that could talk to you about a real case of a serial murderer butchering kids in a horrible way, and make you frickin laugh no matter what. He was genius.
he just says that so casually too. its like hes so funny literally every fucking thing he says has potential to illicit laughter from people. if you actually laughed throughout his performances i think you would literally die of either diaphraphm collapse or simply suffocation... or both, i guess they are related
I'm surprised 'small hand saw' didn't get a bigger laugh from Kellison, O'Donnell and Laurie Jo offscreen. That was gold. Norm's delivery, pacing, and timing is far beyond expert level, as are his trolling abilities.
@@reedplaysgames the funny part is of course albert fish is a terrible terrible human and calling him "a real jerk" is massively downplaying how terrible he is. He called Hitler "a real jerk" and said "the more i learn about this guy, the more i dont really care for him". Its just funny because its overly obvious
The craziest thing about this whole bit is that Albert Fish was actually real. The stuff about the letters and the kids, and the masochism thing are all true.
Rest in peace, comedic genius. You have impacted our lives and have lightened our day by making us cry of laughter, allthough today we cry for other reasons
You were a real one Norm, one of the few comedians who still knew what comedy meant! Pushing the line, now more people will look back on your genius. Rest in peace king
The "boast" joke is hilarious, and delivered perfectly. Subtle but hilarious. The absurdity of "boasting" being a notable crime of Albert Fish warranting a scolding by Norm followed later by a shake of Norm's head, feigning bewilderment and annoyance at the temerity of Albert Fish to be a boaster.
Adam with the "it's the birthday section" showcases his great sidekicking abilities. I always loved Norm, but I'm starting to appreciate the ability to sidekick so well from Adam Egret
You know when Norm says "Now don't laugh at this next part." What he's going to say is so genuinely fucked up that you cant help but laugh at his deadpan delivery. And he knows it.
I never comment on a video..but this somehow takes me a back.. I found this person today...and if I ever make a film in my life...which I want to..i would make one out of him...lol😂
I can't even begin to decipher the genius behind Norm warning Fred not to laugh before saying 'African-American'. Fucking hilarious
Brian Dawkins norm was gonna laugh first
He is an advanced being who toys with us for his amusement.
Scott A A bit like Albert Fish.
White Boy same here
Forget the genius part. I don't care about that. However, I think you missed the point of what Norm was doing. He was manipulating the behavior of Fred. He knew exactly what he was doing and it had nothing to do with a previous joke.
Worst part about Albert Fish was that he was a hypocrite.
the next worst part about Albert Fish would be the scheming
But he actually wasn't a hypocrite
I didn't want to be the one to mention that
Ahhh, but he's a good man.
The third worst thing about Albert Fish was the coprophagia.
he freestyled "maybe the worst gimmick a comic ever had" and it's possibly an even funnier punchline than the Fish joke, which is itself a haymaker
I agree. Fred’s usage of the word ‘gimmick’ led to quite possibly the greatest riff I’ve ever heard.
Norm slayed the crowds with his wit, as a farmer would with a scythe
"maybe" in this context is perhaps the funniest word in history
@@_munkykok_ Or Albert Fish would with a child
It’s good and it’s funny but it’s not like revolutionary to do one liner improv as a stand up comedian.
RIP Norm. Cancer is a real jerk.
A true battle axe
but at least the cancer wasn't a hypocrite
I didn't even know he was sick
@@dawn_1080p_mkv he kept it a secret
Hey, I heard that dummy was fucking Kitchener Leslie's wife.
Norm's delivery was legendary. Nothing funnier than when it took him 5 minutes to tell a joke with a short, sharp punchline at the end. RIP Norm
He's got that "Just try and not laugh" look so perfectly down. It truly is a sight to behold.
"a small hand saw"
It's absolutely incredible there's just this unique energy he has
@@paulogaviola5522 I had to read it to get it lmfao.. thanks lol
This is the comment I was looking for. It’s impossible not to laugh at the way he looks at Fred
@@larrymcjones He acts like my friend Jimwell. Complete stoicism and manliness and yet he’ll say the stupidest shot and taunt you when you laugh.
The classic Norm Macdonald lean-in on the punchline
Classic.
It just works so well. The swell as you know the punchline approacheth.
I didn’t get the jerk punchline, could someone clarify for me?
“Whores…”
#golden
The more I learn about Albert Fish the more I don't care for him
A real top shelf Jerk
I've got no need for him.
I didn’t like Albert Fish before it was popular
Yeah I don't really fuck with him tbh
I wrote a death metal song about him in high school
The way he says "Yes, Vince Champ, a friend of mine" is so perfect. Like he's proud of him and wants to make sure we know
0:34 "He was a serial killer. He slayed children and ate them. He was a cannibal." I like how Norm says it so nonchalantly, as if it's normal behavior.
Perfect opportunity for: “…ate them. He was a cannibal”
“Both?”
So even by your standards, Patrick, this is no normal behavior.
Another proof that this killer really was a real jerk.
Didn't you cook the brains of your victims, Halberstram?
Burning the midnight oil, Mr. Smith?
It's not?
"you're thinking like albert fish now"
😂2:02
Best callback ever
Fisch*
@@saucybaka4439 Fish is correct.
@@Banned4Life well fuck me sideways
He was a real guy. The stories about him are pretty nauseating. Norm was right on the button here. Top shelf, grade A jerk
I think he spiced it up a bit with the 700 children bit, there are only a few known victims. But then he did say it was Fish's confession, so he may very well have confessed to killing that many but not actually done it
He was a good guy though
Nah he was a good man...
It's speculated in the hundreds but they aren't sure. They actually had to give the electric chair twice though because he also enjoyed shoving metal nails into his "taint" (no I'm not kidding) area and it grounded him when that zapped him the first time so it didn't kill him. I did a report on him when I was in college lol he was fucked up
Wow
"Now, don't laugh at this next part." X'D
*AFRICAN AMERICAN*
awh c’mon, now why would you think _that_ is funny?!
:P
We ALL laughed
Ever try this in a social setting? Works every time. (By 'works' I mean they laugh at the African American part)
"it's like that comedian who'd rape people at colleges"
"Yes vice champ a friend of mine" that had me fucking dead he's so quick
Fred: "This is the topical portion of the show?"
Adam: "This is the birthdays section..."
likely the funniest thing adam ever said on the show
@@poundcayx "What was the name of that website?"
I love how it ends with Fred believing Albert Fish isn't real lol
"He can't handle the truth", his mind subconciously blocks it out
That's the most sinister part of Norm's whole delivery for me - the fact that he doesn't bother correcting him
Even better is how norm decided not to tell him otherwise
The 700 kids part obviously isn't true so you can see why he might have thought that.
@@aaronfledge now you're thinking like Albert Fish.
"a child's roasted rump was the most toothsome dish in all of gastronomy" LMAO such vocabulary interspersed between silly jokes cracks me up
gastro...nomy.
Albert Fish really said that, though. Now, don't laugh, because you may be tempted to, but he was a real cut-up!
+SgtTravisBickle One time I read the wikipedia page for Fish and it's true, he actually did say that.
Yeah um this for the most part was real except for the 700 killed children
basedgodthankyou
"Silly joke"
If I may do a rare thing here... Adam Eget saves this at the beginning when Stoller almost sent this off the rails with his obituary joke. Norm was ready to abandon it. Adam saves the day.
Adam is in on the jokes, and part of his job is to keep Norm to what they planned before. Stroller of course doesn't know any of this.
Adam hasn't saved this much since his Brooklyn Bridge days
Eric Dovigi hahaha
@@bjorn3760 it's not egret?
The trusty sidekick
Underrated part
"It's like that comedian that raped people at clubs -- no, campuses"
"Yeah, Vince Champ, a friend of mine"
RIP Norm
Scrolling through comments, and the first one noticing that one as I did! xD
Maybe the worst gimmick a comic ever had!
Easy to miss that, "friend of mine" lol😂
@@Mister_Clean Depends on your perspective.
It’s well rated.
Norm is literally reading Albert fish Wikipedia. Word for Word. I’m dead lol
I finally checked Albert Fish's Wiki page and it mentions Norm, and this bit, under the 'Popular Culture' section. Right smack in middle of all these gory details 😂
Wow, even the "child's roasted rump was the most toothsome dish in gastro-nomy" part?
@@twiceravenpuff The article was likely quoting one of Fish’s letters.
This Albert Fish can’t swim a stroke but he sure knows every dive in town.
That is a favourite?
@@kai-in1xt god almighty I'm not part of this
Oh, for Christ's sake - he didn't hang out with Lindsay Lohan, did he?
Did you just said that? I´m not a part of this!
Comedy is tricky isn't it.
"Maybe the worst the worst gimmick a comic ever had"
He put this in quotes for a reason
That comedian was (and don't laugh at this part).... African american
Why’d u say the worst twice
This Albert fish guy sounds like a real jerk.
Norm is so quick he doesn’t even need to write jokes.
Gray in both appearances and demeanor
Pretty eerie description wouldn't you say?
Oooohh
I just read this guy's Murderpedia and it sounds like they should have called him the Gay Man. Likes To Boogie With Men Man. Weresladiesclothes of Wysteria. Twilight Vampire. The Men Maniac. Albert Sausage.
grey*
i like how norm seems disappointed in her vague description
"Dont laugh at this next part" is such a good trigger. It makes almost everything that is said afterwards funnier
How do you not laugh at Norm half-smirking while saying "and a small handsaw" like that. That's the thing he did that was incredible. Could literally say anything and make people laugh. That part had me crying.
I don't understand why but basically anytime Norm starts speaking I start laughing.
I think thats special. He can say anything literally anything and you'll just start laughing. He's so funny its like your waiting for him to make a joke.
LarryPokeTrainer I have the same affliction.
I think he has just mastered timing
I think a lot of it is the inflection. it's all intended to be funny like Fred says though Norm is good at disguising it.
So are u laughing with him or at him ?
Underrated obituary joke by Fred at the start there.
I think I get it, but if I do, it isn't funny at all. I want to love Stoller but for some reason I don't.
GIN & JAZZ 'XX he’s good. I saw him open for Norm and he killed it.
boontown Jealous dude, need to see Norm soon before the fucker dies a horrid fuckin death.
I’d say pretty properly rated
It took me reading your comment to know he even made a joke.
Love the way Norm says "don't laugh at this next part", then delivers the line with his usual expertise in comedic genius.
3:39 Adam’s incredulous delivery of “This is the birthday section” is under appreciated
The fact that Norm spent five minutes to get to a hilarious throwaway line showed his great commitment to sticking with a bit, just like his roast of Bob Saget where he recited one corny Dad joke after another.
I love the way he just leans in and says "he was a real JERK"
He has the same expression when he tells him "9/11 was a national tragedy!"
Yes, that is the joke.
Yes.
Dirk die Libelle no way
@@Sam-zj6mwbut 9/11 WAS a National tragedy.
Fred wouldn't normally laugh at he African Americans part, but Norm knew how to manipulate that.
Fred isn't laughing because they were AA, he is laughing and thinking "Norm, you bastard!"
Fred was hopeless
Norm was thinking like a certain Fish!
Well.. yeah
You sure about that?
I burst out laughing when he said African American.
Me too. Lol
i think telling ppl not to laugh will make them, kevin hart does that a bunch. i lold hard af to lol
first time seeing this, i honestly heard it coming in my head. i don't know if that makes the story worse, or my asshole brain worse.
@@miguelgordillo3257 same
You're thinking like Albert Fish now!
Fred at the end thinking Albert Fish wasn’t real and that norm just made him up is the cherry on top
Norm is probably the only person that could talk to you about a real case of a serial murderer butchering kids in a horrible way, and make you frickin laugh no matter what. He was genius.
"YOU'RE THINKING LIKE ALBERT FISH NOW!" Fuckin' Norm
😂
A real Norm-esque take on a Aristocrat type joke. Will always be a classic.
and a small hand saw *stares*
I lol'ed even though it was one of the most disturbing stories I've heard in a while
I barely realized he meant small hand saw as in 'small hand' saw .. cuz children lol but yea it's fucked up
@@mikeol510 he was about to bait Stoller furthrr with something there "God, you're..." but he trails off lol. Really wonder what he was gonna do
@@Chameleonardodavinci a fuckn legend this man .. he was not a jerk . Im fuckn sad man wtf
This is the topical portion?
An absolute tour de force.
“Slaying children in every state. I would not boast about that…I don’t think you would, either.”
2:38
“Vince Champ, friend of mine” 😂
Fucking Norm .. Miss You
he just says that so casually too. its like hes so funny literally every fucking thing he says has potential to illicit laughter from people. if you actually laughed throughout his performances i think you would literally die of either diaphraphm collapse or simply suffocation... or both, i guess they are related
1:38
"murders, right? they brag to their friends, when Norm bragged..oh, Shhhh"
great joke went unoticed.
Lmao
I tuck into this particular Norm bit from time to time. It always delivers . It’s like comfort comedy .
We all know the punchline, but we're still willing to wait 5+ minutes for it - that's why I love Norm!
Fred: This is the topical portion?
Adam: This is the birthday segment…
That was such a funny/clever line in retrospect by Eget.
The way Norm just swallows laughter after saying "born in this day in 1870" lmao
“He touched his pants again and realized it wasn’t urine, but ejaculate. And he felt pride where shame once was.”
He had a real problem with everyone at the cannery, but that's a story for another time...
I bet this fishy guy put ravioli in his pockets
Come again?
Uncle Terry
Thank God for the hatchery.
gastro-nomy
something tells me he knew how to pronounce that the first time.
Nomy Nomy Norm.......Hockey Nomy Hockey.............
Nom, nom, nomy…
Get this
Buttpuncher 69 iren
Norm MacDonald: Expert in astronomical levels of understatement.
Goading fred into laughing at African Americans was genius
I love how you can feel him deciding “alright that’s enough” as he gets ready to deliver the punchline 😂
2:04 I love this evilish "Ohh, come on"
I'm surprised 'small hand saw' didn't get a bigger laugh from Kellison, O'Donnell and Laurie Jo offscreen. That was gold. Norm's delivery, pacing, and timing is far beyond expert level, as are his trolling abilities.
Natural born comedic genius.
@@patstaysuckafreeboss8006 Small hand saw, it's funny, because he cut up children? You know?
A saw for small hands.. love it
The little "ah yes Vince Chap, good friend" was so subtle but made me laugh my ass off 😂
I like how his brain immediately recalculated and he corrected “killed children” into “slayed children” because it was funnier.
The setup is the Wikipedia page of Albert Fish and the punchline is "I mean this guy was a real JERK!" and it's hilarious. Only Norm, RIP.
What’s so funny about jerk I’m not smart enough for this is it that he was a child rapist or the wool up his ass thing
@@reedplaysgames you are overthinking it
@@reedplaysgames the funny part is of course albert fish is a terrible terrible human and calling him "a real jerk" is massively downplaying how terrible he is. He called Hitler "a real jerk" and said "the more i learn about this guy, the more i dont really care for him". Its just funny because its overly obvious
The craziest thing about this whole bit is that Albert Fish was actually real. The stuff about the letters and the kids, and the masochism thing are all true.
4:11 “get this” 😂
"Though barely literate, Fish wrote taunting letters to the parents of his victims."
Knugen av Swärje nårm e bäst
Albert Fish var en riktig taskmört
Martin Söderström haha
@@VianoMusicAcademy are swedes just illiterate and that's why they're so hard to understand?
Sacrilicious why, of course! (No idea)
We will miss you, King. The comedy world is really feeling this one.
“I inevitably declare that a child’s roasted rump, is the most toothsome dish in Gastro..nommy!” - Albert Fish
Norm is so fucking funny, and Stoller was so good in this episode. I can't stop laughing at this bit
4:15 "get this -- "
Love that part lol
This is one of the finest clips in all of RUclips.
The way he delivers everything makes anything funny
Rest in peace, comedic genius. You have impacted our lives and have lightened our day by making us cry of laughter, allthough today we cry for other reasons
Thatheadshake at 1:33 is so subtle and adds so much to the joke, norm added so much that way
“You take that to the grave, but he boasted, anyways”
That slight grin he tried to hold back right before saying African American.
Haha, the subtle lip wriggle, glorious
I will never forget hearing this punchline years ago and falling desperately in love with you, Norm.
I'm sad there won't be more of you.
You were a real one Norm, one of the few comedians who still knew what comedy meant! Pushing the line, now more people will look back on your genius. Rest in peace king
Norm was the king of the understatement.
RIP Norm. Damn 2021 sucks.
I love that after the punchline he looks around as if he wants to verify and enjoy his accomplished mission.
“No no Albert FISH. You’re a New Yorker...”
C’mon, Fred! Albert Fish is a New York institution!
Albert Fish is a New York treasure!
An underrated line
Fish represented what New York stood for
I love this
The more I hear about this Norm guy, the more I care for him
He's dead bro
@@rrsidentfrickhoe I know bro, still care for him tho
@@unclepiccolo4832 me too bro
He was a good man
The "boast" joke is hilarious, and delivered perfectly. Subtle but hilarious. The absurdity of "boasting" being a notable crime of Albert Fish warranting a scolding by Norm followed later by a shake of Norm's head, feigning bewilderment and annoyance at the temerity of Albert Fish to be a boaster.
You’re thinking like Albert Fish now!
Worst compliment ever
To this day, my favorite joke from NML.......truly the greatest podcast ever
This is a master level joke, the way the story is told and everything.. multiple levels of humor
the most i’ve ever laughed at someone describing a serial killer.
RIP Norm. Paul Newman told me you never get over it!
"Yes - Vince Champ, a friend of mine"
"...in all of Gastro!-nomy... Gastronomy." :)
"It's like that comedian who would rape people at colleges"
Norm: Yes, Vince Champ a friend..
Was thinking about this bit tonight. So happy it's on RUclips. Makes me laugh EVERY time.
Adam with the "it's the birthday section" showcases his great sidekicking abilities. I always loved Norm, but I'm starting to appreciate the ability to sidekick so well from Adam Egret
Norm was a genius comedian, I miss him already. RIP to one of the greatest
"I mean this guy was a real jerk". Only Norm MacDonald could tell a story like this, and still insert the most well placed humor lol. RIP Norm!
Norm is the only guy who can say something completely expected and still make it funny.
Have to watch this before going to bed because I just want to enjoy life from such a comedic genius.
"You're thinking like Albert Fish now," haha, Norm was awesome
4:12 Norm's little "get this" to keep Fred on track
You know when Norm says "Now don't laugh at this next part." What he's going to say is so genuinely fucked up that you cant help but laugh at his deadpan delivery. And he knows it.
Nobody could set up and joke and deliver it with that kind of timing. Legend.
RIP Norm this is my favourite sketch of yours, hope you're making angels laugh in heaven now
This is the best thing I've ever seen. What a genius. I have been sniggering for 15 minutes.
Norm Shines On
“This is the birthday portion” 😂😂😂😂
Albert fish was a real
serial killer.
And a real jerk.
But no more no less that your average run of the mill jerk.LOL
“Jesus….this is the topical portion?”
Adam baffled and desperate: “It’s the birthdays!”
I never comment on a video..but this somehow takes me a back..
I found this person today...and if I ever make a film in my life...which I want to..i would make one out of him...lol😂